Plants
Begonia 'Marmaduke'
Begonia 'Marmaduke' is a rhizomatous hybrid with vibrant chartreuse green leaves and burgundy mottling. It is a vigorous grower that can reach impressive sizes and produces white flowers in late winter. This plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be allowed to dry between waterings.
Mirabilis jalapa 'Broken Colors'
Mirabilis jalapa 'Broken Colors' is a drought-tolerant plant known for its deer resistance and fragrant, mottled, bi-colored tubular flowers. The blooms have a scent reminiscent of lilacs and jasmine, making it a charming addition to any garden. This plant is ideal for those seeking a low-maintenance, aromatic garden feature.
Olea europaea
Olea europaea, commonly known as the olive tree, is valued for its fragrant white flowers and showy black drupes. This evergreen plant features glossy, narrow leaves and smooth gray bark. Primarily grown as an ornamental, it is also appreciated for its edible qualities, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Philodendron gigas
Philodendron gigas is a striking aroid endemic to Panama, known for its large, velvety leaves that can grow up to 3-4 feet in length. This climbing plant thrives in bright, indirect light and requires a well-draining substrate. It is a fast grower in warm, humid conditions and needs support to achieve full-sized leaves.
Hoya pubicalyx 'Extra Splash'
Hoya pubicalyx 'Extra Splash' is a tropical succulent with long, shiny green leaves speckled with white. It produces clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers and prefers shade to partial shade. The plant grows 4 to 6 inches tall and trails, requiring dry periods between waterings.
Euphorbia tithymaloides 'Curly Pink'
Euphorbia tithymaloides 'Curly Pink' thrives in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 40 to 100°F. It grows up to 6 inches tall and prefers humidity around 50%, with soil that dries between waterings.
Haworthia chloracantha
Haworthia chloracantha is a succulent native to the Cape Province of South Africa, known for its pale yellow-green leaves and prolific clustering. It forms rosettes with 18 to 25 stiff, erect leaves and produces whitish flowers. This fast-growing plant requires light shade and low ambient humidity.
Episcia 'Temptation'
Episcia 'Temptation' is a fast-growing plant with metallic deep pinkish leaves and silver accents, bordered by dark edges. It produces orange-red flowers and thrives in shade to partial shade, with temperatures ranging from 50 to 95 degrees. This plant grows 6 to 8 inches tall and trails, making it suitable for hanging baskets. It requires the soil to dry slightly between waterings and is a member of the Gesneriaceae family.
Daucus carota 'Cosmic Purple'
Daucus carota 'Cosmic Purple' is a purple carrot high in vitamin A and contains anthocyanin, an antioxidant. It offers a unique twist on the traditional carrot with its vibrant color.
Paeonia daurica ssp. mlokosewitschii
Paeonia daurica ssp. mlokosewitschii, commonly known as the Woodland Peony, is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus. It forms clumps of glaucous green foliage, reaching 18 inches tall and 3 feet wide. The plant produces bright yellow flowers in early April, followed by black and red seed pods in August. It grows well in part or full sun and is drought-tolerant, making it a resilient addition to gardens.
Camellia sasanqua 'Bella Rouge'
This plant has deep green evergreen leaves and a uniformly compact growth habit, making it ideal for hedges or landscape accents. It produces red semi-double ruffled blooms from early fall to winter and prefers moist, well-drained garden soil with shade to part sun.
Moluccella laevis
Moluccella laevis, also known as Bells of Ireland, is an annual with bright green bells and tiny white clappers. It is native to Turkey, Syria, and the Caucasus and is cultivated for its long-lasting dried flowers. The plant prefers full sun and regular water.
Rubus fruticosus 'Thornless Big Daddy'
Rubus fruticosus 'Thornless Big Daddy' is a thornless blackberry bush that produces large, sweet berries. It can yield 10-15 pounds of berries annually on second-year wood and features clusters of white flowers in spring. This plant grows up to 6 feet tall, requires full sun, and thrives in USDA zones 5-8.
Begonia formosana f. albomaculata
Begonia formosana f. albomaculata is a rhizomatous species native to Taiwan and the Ryukyus Islands. It features upright stems with lobed green leaves adorned with silver spots and light pink flowers. This perennial is very cold hardy and grows 12 to 15 inches tall, preferring bright, indirect light and moderate humidity. It requires watering when the top two inches of soil are dry.
Catasetum integerrimum
Catasetum integerrimum, also known as the intact catasetum, is an orchid species found from Mexico to Central America. It is recognized for its unique floral structures and adaptability to various growing conditions.
Begonia 'Red Fred'
Begonia 'Red Fred' is a sport of Begonia 'Freddie', featuring large oval maroon leaves and light green stems with red scales. It blooms with tiny pink and red flowers in late winter and spring. This plant grows 15 to 18 inches tall and prefers shade to partial shade, requiring the soil to dry between waterings.
Selaginella 'Sizemore Giant'
Selaginella 'Sizemore Giant' is a large spikemoss species with upright stems and frond-like foliage. It grows up to 2 feet tall and prefers indirect light and evenly moist soil.
Peperomia eburnea
Peperomia eburnea is a rare, creeping plant native to Colombia and Ecuador, known for its green foliage with white stripes and red-spotted backs. It has a compact, bushy growth habit and thrives in moderate light and humidity. This plant prefers moist soil and sphagnum moss for rooting, making it an excellent choice for terrariums.
Phalaenopsis sanderiana
Phalaenopsis sanderiana is an epiphytic orchid native to the Philippines, named in honor of M. Fredrick Sander. It features pendant-growing leaves with rounded tips and produces an inflorescence of 15 to 20 flowers on a 32-inch long raceme. This orchid is appreciated for its elegant growth habit and beautiful blooms.
Tradescantia zebrina 'Burgundy'
Tradescantia zebrina 'Burgundy', formerly known as Zebrina pendula, is a plant with broad dark purple foliage. It grows in shade to partial shade and can trail up to 3 to 5 feet. This plant is easy to care for, requiring minimal watering and a temperature range of 45 to 100 degrees.
Sedum nevii
This drought-tolerant plant naturally grows in sunny areas and requires porous, well-draining soil. It needs minimal watering and should avoid wet soil. Adding pumice, perlite, or grit to the soil can improve drainage, and it can freeze if temperatures drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Passiflora biflora
Passiflora biflora, or the Twoflowered Passionflower, is a fast-growing vine native to Central and South America. It features small white flowers usually in pairs and boomerang-shaped leaves. This vine attracts butterflies and thrives in sun to partial shade, with a temperature range of 20 to 100°F. It can grow up to 8 inches tall or vine to 20 feet.
Asparagus asparagoides
Asparagus asparagoides, resembling poet's laurel, is a deciduous climbing plant native to eastern and southern Africa. It thrives in sun to part shade and is considered invasive in Australia and New Zealand. This plant is used in floral arrangements and spreads through seeds dispersed by animals.
Philodendron giganteum
Philodendron giganteum is a large, climbing plant native to the Caribbean and South America. It features heart-shaped, deeply lobed leaves and thrives in bright indirect light with consistent moisture.
Magnolia virginiana
This elegantly shaped, profusely fragrant, and fast-growing flowering tree can be grown as a rounded-canopy tree or a multi-stemmed shrub. It has cream-white blossoms with a vanilla-scented aroma and blooms later in spring, avoiding late-spring frosts. The tree is resistant to magnolia scale, tolerates periodic flooding, and survives in acidic poorly-drained soils. It provides shelter, nesting sites, and nourishment to wildlife and has a deciduous green canopy that reaches 10-35 feet in height with a respective spread.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sabrina'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sabrina' is a compact shrub with white sepals edged in red. It blooms on old wood and grows well in partial sun. This hydrangea is suitable for USDA zone 6 and adds a touch of elegance to any garden.
Carya illinoinensis 'Kanza'
Carya illinoinensis 'Kanza' is a disease-resistant, cold-tolerant pecan tree known for its high yield of golden kernels. It is resistant to pecan scab and other pests and requires a Type-1 pollinator to produce nuts. This tree thrives in full sunlight with loamy, well-drained soil and is best suited for USDA growing zones 6-9.
Hoya 'Mathilde' 'splash'
Hoya 'Mathilde' 'splash' is a hybrid between H. carnosa and H. serpens, known for its small, succulent ovate leaves with silver spots. It produces white, fuzzy flowers in spherical clusters that emit a sweet fragrance. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. It requires watering only when the soil is dry, making it a low-maintenance choice for indoor plant enthusiasts. Its unique foliage and fragrant blooms make it a delightful addition to any collection.