Plants
Sarracenia popei
Sarracenia popei is a hybrid carnivorous plant resulting from a cross between S. flava and S. rubra. It features tall, plentiful pitchers and striking orange-red flowers, growing to a height of 4 to 6 inches. This temperate perennial thrives in bog gardens, greenhouses, and indoor settings, preferring bright to partial bright light indoors and full to partial sun outdoors. It requires a specific soil mix, such as Upper Bog Mix or General CP Mix, to flourish.
Cardamine bulbosa
Cardamine bulbosa, commonly known as bulbous bittercress, is a US native perennial found in moist soils of bottomland forests. It forms a patch about 10 inches tall and produces dangling white flowers in early February. The leaves are edible with a peppery taste.
Hydrangea arborescens 'Hayes Starburst'
Hydrangea arborescens 'Hayes Starburst' features star-like florets that bloom from May until the first frost. It requires some sun for optimal performance and thrives in well-draining, sunny locations. The serrated leaves provide a striking contrast to the greenish-white blooms.
Tradescantia zebrina 'Discolor'
Tradescantia zebrina 'Discolor', formerly known as Zebrina pendula, is a species of spiderwort with broad green and purple leaves. It grows in mounds 8 to 10 inches high and trails up to 3 to 5 feet. This plant thrives in shade to partial shade and requires drying out between waterings.
Peperomia verticillata 'Red Ecuador'
Peperomia verticillata 'Red Ecuador' is an interesting Peperomia species with an upright growth habit and red coloration. It grows to about 4 inches tall and prefers shade to part-shade conditions, making it a suitable choice for indoor plant collections.
Illicium parviflorum 'Ocala'
Illicium parviflorum 'Ocala' is a fast-growing evergreen shrub with fragrant foliage and a natural conical shape. It grows up to 10-15 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide, featuring elliptical leaves with an anise scent and olive green flowers in spring.
Anubias barteri 'Striped'
Anubias barteri 'Striped' is a versatile aquatic plant known for its sharp, ruffled leaves. It thrives in both aquariums and terrariums, with leaves reaching up to 3 inches long. This flowering plant prefers its rhizome attached to a hard surface and can grow in low to medium light without the need for CO2. It is easy to care for and can be propagated by cutting or dividing the rhizomes. The plant is robust, adapting well to various water environments, and can be attached to driftwood or rocks.
Manettia cordifolia
Manettia cordifolia is a warm-climate vine known for its twining growth and tiny leaves. It blooms from mid-summer to fall with red-orange flowers that resemble miniature firecrackers, attracting hummingbirds. This vine grows at a moderate rate and is suitable for sunny locations, adding vibrant color and wildlife interest to gardens.
Hoya obscura
Hoya obscura is a fast-growing epiphyte from the Philippines, known for its medium-sized veined leaves that change color with light exposure. The plant produces clusters of star-shaped flowers with an intense fragrance. It prefers bright, indirect light and can be grown as a trailing or twining houseplant.
Ceropegia linearis ssp. woodii
Ceropegia linearis ssp. woodii, commonly known as chain-of-hearts, is a trailing succulent vine native to South Africa. It features heart-shaped leaves with a gray reticulate pattern and purplish-red undersides. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in bright, indirect light with well-draining soil. It is ideal for hanging baskets and requires minimal watering, making it a popular houseplant.
Aristolochia fimbriata
Aristolochia fimbriata, also known as Dutchman's pipe, is a deciduous groundcover native to South America. It features green stems with rounded leaves and silver veining, and produces yellow and brown flowers resembling miniature elephant trunks. This plant attracts butterflies and is known for its traditional medicinal properties.
Primulina 'Jv's The Dark One'
Primulina 'Jv's The Dark One' is a houseplant with lavender-blue blooms when mature. It thrives in bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. This plant requires the soil to dry out between waterings and benefits from monthly fertilization with a water-soluble fertilizer.
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Suzi Wong'
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Suzi Wong' is a very finely divided variety of the Boston Fern, resembling cotton candy with its soft and fluffy appearance. It requires extra humidity and grows well in a terrarium or cool garden room, making it a charming addition to indoor plant collections.
Comptonia peregrina
Comptonia peregrina, commonly known as sweet fern, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. It features fern-like, fragrant green leaves and grows up to 5 feet tall. This plant thrives in dry, sandy soils, often found in pine stands, and is a non-legume nitrogen fixer. It serves as a food plant for certain moth and butterfly larvae and produces edible nutlets. Its ability to spread by short stolons makes it a useful ground cover.
Verbascum nigrum
Verbascum nigrum, or dark mullein, is a biennial or short-lived perennial native to Europe. It grows to 1.5 meters tall, with clumps of leaves and tall stems of yellow flowers with purple stamens. This plant prefers full sun and calcareous or neutral soil, blooming over a long period in summer and early autumn.
Lepismium houlletianum
Lepismium houlletianum is an epiphytic cactus native to the subtropical and tropical moist forests of Argentina and Brazil. It is known for its cascading, pendulate growth and small bell-like flowers. This plant is threatened by habitat loss and thrives in its natural forest environment.
Zea mays
Zea mays, or sweet corn, is known for its large, tender ears that are resistant to stalk-lodging. Developed from 'Luther Hill' and 'Painted Mountain' corn, it is adapted for short growing seasons and germinates well in cool, wet soils. This variety features a kaleidoscope of rainbow kernels and is rich in anthocyanins.
Philodendron 'Burl Marx Variegata'
Philodendron 'Burl Marx Variegata' is a foliage plant known for its striking yellow and white variegation. It grows moderately fast and prefers moderate, indirect light with high humidity, making it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Xyris baldwiniana
Xyris baldwiniana is a perennial herb native to the coastal regions of the southeastern United States, known for its upright, thin foliage and flower heads resembling miniature brown pine cones. It blooms with yellow flowers that open daily over several months in spring and summer. Preferring sandy or peat-based soils that remain consistently moist, this plant is well-suited to wetland or bog garden settings.
Cucurbita maxima
Cucurbita maxima is a large heirloom squash known for its fine-grained texture and delicious flavor, suitable for soups, roasts, pies, and canning. It features vigorous vines up to 10 feet long and produces squash 18-24 inches long. Originating in South America over 4,000 years ago, it requires hot weather for optimal growth.
Pilea depressa 'Tiny Tears'
Pilea depressa 'Tiny Tears' is a durable groundcover perfect for vivariums and terrariums. It thrives in part sun to shade and requires evenly moist soil conditions. This plant is a popular choice for creating lush, green environments in enclosed spaces.
Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodile'
Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodile' is a tropical fern with leaves that resemble crocodile skin, native to Southeast Asia and parts of Australia. It thrives in humid environments and is a very slow grower, capable of reaching up to 5 feet in height. This plant is perfect for adding a touch of the exotic to indoor spaces.
Anthurium 'Coral'
Anthurium 'Coral' is a houseplant with palette-shaped, dark green foliage. Its unique leaf shape makes it an attractive addition to indoor plant collections, thriving in bright, indirect light.
Rubus 'Apache'
Thornless blackberries produced by the University of Arkansas, these plants ripen in the first year and have light pink flowers in early spring. They are drought-tolerant once established and self-fertile, with a high yield of glossy black fruit on new growth. The plants grow 5 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 8 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 5-9.
Oxalis violacea
Oxalis violacea is a US native plant with leaves that vary from solid green to purple-patterned. It forms tight clumps and blooms with light lavender flowers in April. This perennial thrives in full sun rock gardens and moist woodland settings, spreading rapidly by runners and bulbs.
Limonium sinuatum 'Cotton Candy Blend'
Limonium sinuatum 'Cotton Candy Blend' is known for its papery-textured flowers and stems that can reach 18 inches long. It grows well in coastal areas and does not require a cool period for flowering.
Cucurbita pepo 'Red Warty Thing'
Cucurbita pepo 'Red Warty Thing' is a unique pumpkin variety developed from the 1897 heirloom 'Victor'. It is renowned for its delicious flavor and fine texture, with a bumpy, thick red-orange skin. These pumpkins weigh between 10-20 pounds and grow on long vines, making them a striking addition to fall displays.
Pilosocereus pachycladus
Pilosocereus pachycladus is a cactus native to eastern Brazil, known for its unique shapes and adaptability to dry, arid climates. It is versatile for both indoor and outdoor spaces and has been introduced to the Canary Islands. This cactus is drought-tolerant and can withstand freezing temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.