Plants
Pachyphytum oviferum
Pachyphytum oviferum, native to Mexico, is a succulent with smooth, chubby leaves that vary in color from pink to purple. It produces pink to red flowers in late winter to early spring and grows up to 4 inches tall and 12 inches wide. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and requires watering only when the soil is dry, making it a low-maintenance choice for succulent enthusiasts.
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.
Dryopteris wallichiana
Dryopteris wallichiana, commonly known as the alpine wood fern, is a semi-evergreen fern native to the Himalayas, Hawaii, Mexico, and Jamaica. It can grow up to 3 feet tall and wide, with pale green fronds and dark brown ribs. Named after botanist Nathaniel Wallich, this fern is prized for its beauty and has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It thrives in cool summer sites and is a stunning addition to shaded gardens.
Ruellia makoyana
Ruellia makoyana, native to Brazil, is an evergreen perennial with velvety, olive green leaves featuring a silver line and purple undersides. It produces bright pink trumpet-shaped flowers in summer and thrives in part sun to shade conditions with moist, well-draining soil.
Begonia 'Jolly Silver'
Begonia 'Jolly Silver' is a Rex begonia hybrid with long, narrow leaves that are dark green with silver blotches. The back of the leaves is dark red, and the plant has a compact growth habit, making it suitable for terrarium culture.
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.
Begonia 'Fall Fashion'
Begonia 'Fall Fashion' is a small-leaved rhizomatous begonia with foliage ranging from bright golden yellow to deep orange. It prefers shade to partial shade and thrives in temperatures between 45 to 100 degrees.
Myrmecophila thomsoniana
Myrmecophila thomsoniana is an orchid native to Central America, particularly Belize and Honduras. It thrives in warm, humid environments and is associated with ant colonies. Its golden-yellow or orange flowers are known for their vibrant hues and delightful fragrance.
Neoregelia 'Donna'
Neoregelia 'Donna' is a medium to large-sized bromeliad with a pink to purple center and green leaves. This epiphytic plant holds water in its leaves and forms clumps.
Ficus elastica 'Ruby'
Ficus elastica 'Ruby' is a low-maintenance houseplant with pink, white, and green variegated leaves. It requires bright, indirect light and well-draining soil, growing outdoors in USDA zones 10-11. This plant purifies air and increases humidity, making it a popular choice for indoor environments.
Hydrangea 'Fairytrail Bride'
Hydrangea 'Fairytrail Bride' is the first cascading hydrangea with a horizontal growing habit, suitable for USDA zones 7 to 9.
Dianthus caryophyllus 'Chabaud'
Dianthus caryophyllus 'Chabaud' is a colorful plant with flowers in shades of scarlet, purple, pink, white, yellow, and bicolored. It has blue-green foliage and is popular with butterflies. The petals have a mild clove flavor, making them suitable for culinary use.
Hoya macrophylla 'Pot Of Gold'
Hoya macrophylla 'Pot Of Gold' is a tropical plant with ovate-shaped waxy green leaves featuring pink, yellow, and white centers. It prefers bright, indirect light and can produce blooms with sufficient lighting. Its trailing or twining growth habit makes it a versatile choice for hanging baskets or as a climbing plant, adding a touch of exotic beauty to indoor spaces.
Hottonia palustris
Hottonia palustris, an aquatic perennial native to Europe and Asia, is known for its lush green, fanned leaves and pale purple flowers that bloom in late spring. This plant is excellent for oxygenating water and thrives in low-light conditions with minimal CO2 requirements, making it suitable for both foreground and midground settings in aquatic environments.
Tagetes lucida
Tagetes lucida, also known as Mexican marigold, is a perennial herb with a tarragon-like scent and hints of anise. Native to Mexico and Central America, it grows 18-30 inches tall and produces clusters of small golden yellow flowers. This plant is used in culinary and medicinal applications, and its leaves can be smoked as an entheogen. It is drought-tolerant and easier to grow than French tarragon, making it a versatile herb for gardens.
Phyllanthus fluitans
Phyllanthus fluitans is a free-floating aquatic plant native to the Amazon basin. It features sessile, cordate-orbicular leaves with air-trapping pockets, allowing it to float on water surfaces. This plant produces small white flowers and is known for its hydrophobic leaves, which vary in color from green to red depending on light conditions.
Utricularia inflata
Utricularia inflata is a suspended aquatic carnivorous plant native to the southeastern United States. Known for its distinctive radial floats and multiple traps, it grows in boggy waters without roots. The plant produces bright yellow flowers from May to November and is cultivated by enthusiasts for its unique characteristics. However, it can be invasive, altering sediment chemistry and shading out native flora.
Neoregelia 'Pink Magic'
Neoregelia 'Pink Magic' is a medium to large-sized bromeliad with striking purple coloration that flares pink. This epiphytic plant attaches to other plants or surfaces and holds water in its leaves, providing a habitat for small creatures like tadpoles. It forms clumps by producing pups from the mature plant, making it a fascinating addition to tropical plant collections.
Cichorium intybus
Cichorium intybus, commonly known as chicory, is a plant that thrives in cool weather, developing its best color during these conditions. It is excellent for overwintering in USDA zone 4 and warmer, with the ability to regrow if cut correctly. The plant has a distinctive, mildly bitter flavor that sweetens with frost, and this flavor can be mellowed by grilling or a quick pan flash. Chicory is known for its resilience and adaptability, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Justicia extensa
Justicia extensa is a tropical plant native to Africa, featuring dark green leaves with silver blotches and an erect growth habit. It is part of the Acanthaceae family and is known for its ornamental foliage. This plant is ideal for adding a touch of the tropics to gardens or indoor spaces.
Lindernia rotundifolia
Lindernia rotundifolia is a bright green stem plant originating from Asia, known for its fast growth and ability to absorb nitrates in aquariums. It features round leaves that grow horizontally from vertical stems and can thrive both submerged and emerged. This plant reaches a height of 6-8 inches and prefers high light conditions with a pH of 6.5-7.5. It is easy to care for and can be propagated through cuttings, making it a popular choice for aquarium enthusiasts.
Episcia 'Chocolate Soldier'
Episcia 'Chocolate Soldier' is a plant with silver leaves marked by chocolate brown patterns and orange-red flowers that appear frequently. It is suitable for hanging baskets and thrives in shade to partial shade, with temperatures between 55 to 95 degrees. This plant grows 4 to 6 inches tall and requires the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Its unique foliage and vibrant flowers make it a popular choice for indoor gardens.
Poinsettia 'Red'
Poinsettia 'Red' is a tropical plant indigenous to Mexico and Central America, widely recognized for its vibrant red and green foliage. It is a popular choice for Christmas floral displays, although it can also have pink, white, and variegated leaves. Poinsettias thrive in low light conditions and are typically grown as indoor plants. Their striking color and festive appearance make them a staple in holiday decorations.
Tanacetum coccineum
Tanacetum coccineum is a perennial plant with long stems that attract pollinators. It is known for its potential to cause allergic contact dermatitis, making it a plant to handle with care.
Hoya 'Silver Dollar'
Hoya 'Silver Dollar' is a trailing or twining plant with silver-green leaves that develop a purple hue in bright sunlight. It thrives in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60 to 85 degrees. This easy-care plant requires watering when the soil is dry.
Corallocarpus welwitschii
Corallocarpus welwitschii is a perennial climbing plant native to several African countries, including Angola and South Africa. It grows as a ground cover or vine, reaching up to 2 meters tall, with greyish-green foliage and pale-yellow flowers in summer. This plant is frost-hardy and has edible roots.
Pachypodium lealii
Pachypodium lealii is a shrub or tree with a thick bottle-shaped trunk and slender thorn-covered branches. It produces white flowers in spring and is endemic to Namibia and southern Angola. This plant grows in semi-desert areas and is known for its unique appearance.