Plants
Hemerocallis 'Notify Ground Crew'
Hemerocallis 'Notify Ground Crew' is a hybrid daylily with 6-foot tall flower stalks and large, fragrant yellow flowers that bloom at night. It is low maintenance and thrives in full sun, tolerating a wide range of soil types.
Prunus armeniaca 'Tropic Gold'
Prunus armeniaca 'Tropic Gold' is an apricot tree that produces medium to large fruits with a sweet flavor. This self-fruitful variety requires 350 chilling hours and blooms with white flowers in spring. 'Tropic Gold' grows up to 20 feet tall and wide, with fruits ripening from June to July. It is drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained soil. This apricot tree is ideal for home orchards and can be grown in a variety of climates. Its self-pollinating nature makes it a reliable producer, and its fruits are perfect for fresh eating, cooking, or preserving. 'Tropic Gold' is a valuable addition to any garden focused on fruit production.
Canna 'Tama Tulipa'
Canna 'Tama Tulipa' is a striking hybrid of Canna glauca and Canna indica, discovered in 2001. It can grow up to 8 feet tall and form a 10-foot wide patch over several years. The plant features glaucous-green leaves and small, brilliant red flowers with a yellow border, blooming in summer. Its stoloniferous nature allows it to spread, making it a bold addition to any garden.
Begonia semperflorens
This member of the Begoniaceae family is used as an annual bedding plant or tender perennial and is derived from South American species. It is cold hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Dendrobium schuetzei
Dendrobium schuetzei is a critically endangered orchid species endemic to northeastern Mindanao, Philippines. It features large, fragrant white flowers with green edges and a purple base. This epiphyte grows at elevations of 300 meters and requires specific conditions to thrive.
Lilium leichtlinii ssp. maximowiczii
Lilium leichtlinii ssp. maximowiczii is a cousin of Lilium lancifolium, known for its large, dangling bright orange flowers specked with dark brown. This plant flowers in late September and prefers moist soils, though it is drought-tolerant. It is suitable for USDA zones 4 to 8 and adds a vibrant touch to gardens.
Monstera aureopinnata 'Snake'
Monstera aureopinnata 'Snake' is a prized collector's item known for its large, elongated leaves with golden-yellow veins and unique variegation. Its intricate leaf patterns make it a standout addition to any plant collection.
Hosta 'Crusader'
Hosta 'Crusader' is a hybrid plant resulting from a cross with H. 'Halcyon' and H. 'Resonance'. It features heavily corrugated, roundish, dark green leaves with a white margin. In midsummer, it produces pale lavender flowers on 30-inch scapes, making it a striking addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Crown Royalty'
Hosta 'Crown Royalty' is a broad spreading clumper with dark green leaves and a creamy chartreuse margin. It grows to a height of 24 inches and a width of 30 inches, producing light lavender flowers in early summer.
Philodendron 'Golden Dragon'
Philodendron 'Golden Dragon' is a compact plant with lush, heart-shaped leaves that have a golden-yellow hue and green veins. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires regular watering to maintain its vibrant appearance.
Brassolaeliocattleya 'Frank Fordyce'
Brassolaeliocattleya 'Frank Fordyce' is a compact orchid known for its bright color and pleasing fragrance. It thrives in bright indirect light and requires regular watering with periods of drying between.
Citrus latifolia 'Bearss'
Citrus latifolia 'Bearss', also known as the Bearss Lime, is a broadleaved evergreen tree that is a heavy producer of fruit. It is fast-growing, with fruit ripening in winter and early spring. The tree features dark-green evergreen foliage and fragrant white flowers, and it is nearly thornless. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and can be grown in containers.
Farfugium japonicum 'Argentum'
Farfugium japonicum 'Argentum' is a plant with large glossy green leaves edged in creamy white, producing yellow daisy-like flowers on 30-inch stalks. It blooms in October and November, adding late-season interest to gardens. This plant prefers slightly moist, well-drained organic soils and is a striking addition to both sun and shade gardens with its variegated foliage and bright blooms.
Meehania montis-koyae
Meehania montis-koyae is an endangered woodland mint from Honshu, Japan, spreading by shallow rhizomes. It features small, heart-shaped, olive-green leaves and mauvy-pink flowers from February to April. This plant goes dormant during extended summer heat, returning in fall.
Mammillaria aureilanata
Mammillaria aureilanata is a cactus species native to the hot deserts of Mexico. It is well-adapted to arid environments, making it a resilient choice for desert-themed gardens. This cactus is part of the Cactaceae family and is known for its unique appearance.
Graptopetalum pachyphyllum 'Bluebean'
Graptopetalum pachyphyllum 'Bluebean' is a perennial succulent from Mexico with whitish-powdery pale blue leaves that turn orange or pinkish-purple in sunlight. It produces white to green flowers and grows densely packed with age.
Dioon edule 'Jacala Form'
Dioon edule 'Jacala Form' is a cycad native to Mexico, known for its glossy, bright green fronds that can reach up to 10 feet in length. This plant is winter hardy and thrives in part sun, making it a suitable choice for tropical-looking gardens. It is drought-tolerant and can be used as an ornamental plant in various garden settings.
Dionaea muscipula 'Dcxl'
Dionaea muscipula 'Dcxl', commonly known as the Venus flytrap, is an American-bred cultivar native to the Carolinas. It thrives in boggy, open savannahs and is hardy enough to grow outdoors in most of the USA. This plant can withstand cold fronts down to 15 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a resilient choice for carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty'
Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty' is a perennial known for its pale pink flowers and light, airy texture. It blooms in late summer and is attractive to butterflies. This plant is rabbit resistant and thrives in sunny locations.
Iris germanica 'Double Ringer'
Iris germanica 'Double Ringer' is a tall iris with sweetly scented flowers that attract pollinators. It features yellow rings around white ruffled falls and ivory-white standards with yellow edges. This drought-tolerant plant blooms in late spring and is resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Phlomis 'Edward Bowles'
Phlomis 'Edward Bowles' is a hybrid plant known for its spade-like leaves with a felty green top and silver underside. It forms a 3-foot tall and wide evergreen clump, producing 6-10 inch spikes of light and dark bicolor yellow flowers. This plant is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant, making it ideal for low-maintenance gardens. Its unique foliage and vibrant flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators, adding life to cottage gardens and borders. The plant's robust nature and striking appearance make it a favorite among gardeners looking for hardy perennials.
Kniphofia 'Malanseuns Strain'
Kniphofia 'Malanseuns Strain', a unique variety of red hot pokers, is known for its shiny green rigid leaves and creamy light orange flower spikes that appear in late summer. This perennial is rabbit resistant and attracts butterflies, making it a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. It thrives in full sun and is suitable for rain gardens. The plant's striking flower spikes add vertical interest to garden beds. Its robust nature makes it a reliable choice for sunny borders.
Bergenia 'Ripple Effect'
Bergenia 'Ripple Effect' is a deciduous hybrid known for its rich green, heavily ruffled leaves and clusters of white to blush-pink flowers in early spring. This plant prefers open shade or early morning sun and forms a clump about 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Malus domestica 'Empire'
Malus domestica 'Empire' is a hybrid apple tree combining traits from Red Delicious and McIntosh. It features crimson red skin, white flesh, and a sweet taste. This compact tree is suitable for urban gardens, blooms with fragrant white flowers in spring, and is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Rosa rugosa 'Hansa'
Rosa rugosa 'Hansa' is a deciduous shrub with deep cerise pink double blooms that are ultra-fragrant. It blooms all summer long and is a vigorous grower, with leaves that turn orange in fall and red hips. This winter-hardy and disease-resistant plant is tolerant of various soils and is salt-tolerant, making it a versatile choice for gardens.