Plants
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Elwood's Pygmy'
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Elwood's Pygmy' is a dwarf false cypress with soft steel blue foliage. It performs well in southern climates and adds a touch of color and texture to gardens. This compact plant is ideal for small spaces or as a unique accent in larger landscapes.
Echeveria cante
Echeveria cante, native to northwestern Zacatecas, Mexico, is a succulent recognized for its blue to green leaves with pink edges. The rosettes can grow up to 16 inches in diameter, and it produces orange flowers in summer. This drought-tolerant plant prefers quick-draining soil and full sun to light shade, making it a resilient choice for succulent gardens.
Anemonella thalictroides 'Kikuzaki White'
Anemonella thalictroides 'Kikuzaki White' is a delicate Japanese selection of the US native rue anemone. It features light green foliage and short sprays of semi-double white flowers that bloom in March and April. Forming a tiny 6-inch tall clump, it is ideal for light shade rock gardens.
Viola pedata 'Blue Bibb'
Viola pedata 'Blue Bibb' is a vigorous plant known for its huge flowers and long flowering period. It forms a dense, cutleaf evergreen rosette and prefers rocky, well-drained soil in part sun. This plant is ideal for creating a 10-inch wide clump and is a great addition to rock gardens or as a filler in various garden designs.
Oxypetalum solanoides
Oxypetalum solanoides is a South American native plant with soft, hairy, green spade-shaped leaves and pink star-shaped flowers. It prefers well-drained, average-to-dry soils and is suitable for sunny locations. This plant adds a unique touch to gardens with its distinctive foliage and flowers.
Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'
Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie' is a cold-hardy tender perennial with bright pink foliage and dainty pink blooms. It grows 18-28 inches tall and 18 inches wide, preferring shade or partial shade and enriched, well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and attracts pollinators and hummingbirds, making it a vibrant addition to shaded garden areas.
Echeveria 'Fabiola'
Echeveria 'Fabiola' is a succulent native to Central America, with green leaves tipped in red. The rosettes can reach up to 4 inches in diameter, and flowers may appear in summer.
Begonia henryi
Begonia henryi is a winter hardy perennial with jagged heart-shaped leaves patterned in purple and silver. It produces pink flowers in September and October and prefers part sun to light shade. This plant grows in rock crevices up to 7,500 feet elevation in southern China.
Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist'
Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' is a perennial with a basal rosette of dark green foliage and upright flower stalks reaching 3 feet tall. It produces clusters of dark cobalt blue flowers in late spring, attracting bees and butterflies. This deer-resistant plant thrives in well-drained sites and is recognized as one of the top 200 plants by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Aloe 'Christmas Sleigh'
Aloe 'Christmas Sleigh' is a unique succulent with a square shape and spiral-like appearance, originating from Kelly Griffin's Hybrid. It grows up to 4 inches tall and produces pink flowers in spring. This plant requires strong, bright light and a fast-draining potting mix, using the soak and dry watering method. It is hardy in zones 9b to 11b and can be propagated by cuttings, leaves, offsets, or seeds.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' is a conifer with an open, informal appearance, reaching 8 feet tall in ten years. It features irregular branches with congested golden foliage that retains its color year-round. This plant eventually grows to 10 feet tall and is suitable for sun to part sun locations.
Hibiscus 'Cherry Cheesecake'
Hibiscus 'Cherry Cheesecake' is a stunning perennial hybrid of the US native Hibiscus moscheutos, introduced in 2013. It features large, 7-inch wide flowers with ruffled, creamy white petals and a prominent raspberry blotch, accented by pink veins. This plant grows up to 5 feet tall and is known for its low maintenance, making it ideal for gardeners seeking a vibrant addition to their landscape. The flowers bloom from July, attracting bees as primary pollinators. It is drought-tolerant for short periods and can grow in standing shallow water, making it versatile for various garden settings.
Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler'
Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler' is an evergreen sedge from Japan, known for its variegated white and green striped foliage. Growing 12-15 inches tall, it prefers moist-to-normal garden conditions and is deer-resistant. This plant adds texture and color to gardens, making it a versatile choice for various settings.
Rosa 'Golden Showers'
Rosa 'Golden Showers' is a climbing rose with pale popcorn yellow blooms that repeat throughout the summer and into autumn. It features nearly thornless canes and glossy dark green foliage, growing about 6 feet in height. This rose is disease-resistant and tolerates a touch of shade, making it a reliable choice for gardeners. Its fragrant blooms and easy care make it a popular addition to rose gardens.
Bergenia 'Solar Flare'
Bergenia 'Solar Flare' is a unique perennial with a striking golden border around its green-centered leaves in spring. This variegation fades to green in mid-summer and returns with new growth, while the foliage takes on a purple hue in fall. It produces short spikes of pink flowers in late spring, adding a splash of color to gardens. This cultivar is a mutation of the heat-tolerant B. 'Herbstblute' and was developed by Marco Van Noort in the Netherlands.
Yucca thompsoniana 'Yd2811'
Yucca thompsoniana 'Yd2811' is a striking plant with a single trunk and narrow, blue-grey foliage. It produces 4-foot spikes of white flowers in late spring and is both deer-resistant and hummingbird-friendly. This plant is well-suited for dry, sunny locations and adds a dramatic architectural element to gardens.
Pyrrosia lingua 'Ogon Nishiki'
Pyrrosia lingua 'Ogon Nishiki' is an evergreen tongue fern known for its dense colonies and distinctive foliage. It features thick, green, vertically-held leaves with diagonal butterscotch-yellow banding. This fern forms a 2-foot wide colony in five years, making it an excellent choice for groundcover or living walls. Its unique appearance and adaptability to part sun to light shade make it a popular choice for adding texture and color to shaded garden areas.
Sauromatum horsfieldii 'Lancelot'
Sauromatum horsfieldii 'Lancelot' is a unique plant discovered in Thailand, known for its horse-shoe arranged leaflets and arum-like flowers. It grows on limestone rocks and forms larger clumps than typical forms, reaching 1 foot in height and width. This plant is ideal for woodland gardens, adding an exotic touch with its distinctive foliage and flowers.
Dionaea muscipula 'Dente'
Dionaea muscipula 'Dente', a variety of Venus flytrap, is known for its serrated, shark-like teeth lining the trap. Native to the Carolinas, it thrives in boggy, open savannahs and requires full sun and distilled water. This hardy plant is one of the strongest growing varieties and is suitable for outdoor cultivation across the USA.
Rosa 'Heirloom'
Rosa 'Heirloom' is a rose variety with rich mauve blend color and semi-double blooms that emit a slight Tea Rose fragrance. Introduced in 1972, it grows 4 to 5 feet in height and width and is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9. This rose is shade-tolerant and has modern disease resistance, preferring full sun and well-drained, enriched soil. It appreciates moderate consistent moisture, mulch, and spring pruning for optimal growth.
Annona reticulata
Annona reticulata, also known as the Custard Apple, is a subtropical tree with a distinctive red rind and scale-like indentations. It produces greenish-yellow blooms that attract pollinators and has custardy flesh. The tree is mid-sized and can be pruned to maintain a smaller size. It is self-fertile and prefers full sun with well-drained soil.
Vitis 'St Croix'
Vitis 'St Croix' is a prized red wine grape known for its near-black grape skins and extreme cold-hardiness. It produces a medium to full-bodied burgundy wine with low tannins, making it a popular choice for winemakers. This grape variety can withstand temperatures as low as -20°F to -30°F, making it suitable for cultivation in colder climates. Its resilience and quality make it a valuable addition to vineyards.
Dendrobium amethystoglossum
Dendrobium amethystoglossum is an orchid species with amethyst-colored petals and a contrasting lip, highly sought after by collectors for its unique beauty. Endemic to the Island of Luzon in the Philippines, this orchid is cultivated as an ornamental plant. Its striking appearance and rarity make it a prized addition to orchid collections, offering a touch of exotic elegance.