Plants
Hosta 'Brother Stefan'
Hosta 'Brother Stefan' is a hybrid plant with thick, heavily-corrugated golden foliage bordered by blue-green. It forms a 22-inch tall by 3-foot wide clump and produces white flowers on 2-foot scapes in late spring. This maintenance-free perennial thrives in rich, moist soil and is ideal for brightening woodland gardens.
Stanhopea florida
Stanhopea florida is an orchid species native to the regions from Ecuador to Peru. Known for its unique and exotic blooms, this orchid thrives in specific environmental conditions, making it a fascinating choice for orchid collectors.
Hosta 'Fresh'
Hosta 'Fresh' is a small clump-forming plant with undulating gold foliage and a creamy edge. It produces medium lavender flowers in summer and is suitable for rock gardens, thriving in light shade conditions.
Sabal minor 'Welfare'
Sabal minor 'Welfare' is a hardy palm native to Texas, known for its trunked specimens reaching up to 8 feet in height. It thrives in open grasslands and is possibly a hybrid between Sabal minor and Sabal mexicana, making it a unique addition to gardens in warm climates.
Mammillaria hernandezii
Mammillaria hernandezii is an endangered cactus native to Mexico, known for its cherry red to fuchsia-red flowers that bloom in autumn and winter. This small cactus requires a mineral-based potting mix and full sun, making it a unique and rare addition to cactus collections.
Iris ensata 'Ruby King'
Iris ensata 'Ruby King' is a striking perennial with large, dark purple-red flowers. It is adaptable to both wet and dry conditions, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Alsobia punctata
Alsobia punctata is a tropical plant with elliptical leaves featuring silver patterns. It produces delicate tubular flowers in white, pink, or lavender and thrives in well-draining soil with bright, indirect light.
Farfugium japonicum 'Kin Kan'
Farfugium japonicum 'Kin Kan' is a striking perennial that forms a 2-foot tall by 5-foot wide clump. Its large, shiny green leaves are bordered with a creamy-yellow edge that fades by midsummer. In October, it is topped with 3.5-foot tall spikes of bright yellow daisy-like flowers. This plant prefers well-drained, slightly moist woodland soils and thrives in part sun to light shade. 'Kin Kan' adds a bold texture and color to shaded garden areas, making it a standout choice for fall interest.
Syringa vulgaris
Syringa vulgaris, commonly known as the common lilac, is an ornamental shrub prized for its large, fragrant flowers. Blooming in mid-spring, the white flowers are set against dark blue-green, heart-shaped leaves. This cold-tolerant shrub can grow up to 15 feet tall and 12 feet wide, making it a substantial addition to any garden. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is resistant to deer, thriving in full sun with well-drained soil.
Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange'
Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange' is a ginger plant with a rich history, collected at high elevations in Assam, India. It forms a 3-foot clump topped with short spikes of tiny flowers in mid to late summer. Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this plant is a standout for its vibrant orange blooms and ability to attract pollinators.
Epidendrum kockii
Epidendrum kockii is a miniature orchid native to Central America, known for its slender stems and clusters of small, fragrant flowers in shades of pink to lavender. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires moderate humidity and a well-draining potting mix.
Rosa 'Smokin' Hot'
Rosa 'Smokin' Hot' is a deciduous woody perennial rose with scarlet red interior petals and white highlights. It features rich burgundy markings and an enchanting scent, attracting pollinators to the garden. This rose is cold-hardy to USDA zone 4 and heat-tolerant to zone 10, requiring full sun and well-drained soil.
Hosta 'Chinese Sunrise'
Hosta 'Chinese Sunrise' is a shade-loving perennial with chartreuse centers and dark green margins that fade to all green by summer. It produces light lavender flowers on tall stalks and is similar in appearance to H. lancifolia. This hosta is ideal for adding color to shaded garden areas.
Habranthus robustus 'Pink Chiffon'
Habranthus robustus 'Pink Chiffon' is a 2022 introduction known for its large, light pink flowers that bloom from late June through summer. This plant grows on 1-foot tall stalks and is a selection from John Fellers' collection. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny garden settings, adding a splash of color to summer landscapes.
Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love'
Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' is a hybrid vine from Poland, known for its thousands of mid-sized fragrant flowers that bloom throughout summer. It can grow up to 12 feet long, making it ideal for trellises and arbors.
Cyclamen hederifolium 'Central Silver Blotch'
Cyclamen hederifolium 'Central Silver Blotch' is a plant known for its bright central silver markings on the leaves. It is seed-grown from Cyclamen hederifolium ssp. crassifolium and is suitable for dry shade conditions. This plant is deer resistant and adds a unique touch to rock gardens.
Gasteraloe 'Tarantula'
A hybrid of Gasteria and Aloe, this plant forms round rosettes with soft teeth and is slow-growing and long-lived. It can withstand light frost and prefers light shade to full sun for part of the day, with soil kept moist in summer.
Ornithocephalus ciliatus
Ornithocephalus ciliatus is a tiny orchid species native to tropical South America, known for its small greenish-yellow flowers with fringed appendages. It thrives in humid and mossy habitats, often attaching to tree branches, making it a unique addition to orchid collections.
Sabal palmetto 'Bald Head'
Sabal palmetto 'Bald Head' is a hardy palm grown from seed collected on Bald Head Island, NC. Known for its resilience, this palm is recommended to be grown to a larger size in containers before planting in the ground. It is a notable choice for those seeking a robust palm for their landscape.
Bletilla striata 'Shikoku White'
Bletilla striata 'Shikoku White' is a hardy orchid clone from Japan's Shikoku Gardens. It forms 18-inch tall clumps with 2-foot tall spikes, producing mostly white flowers with a lavender blush on the lip's tip and throat. This plant is suitable for part sun and rain gardens.
Haworthia reticulata var. reticulata
Haworthia reticulata var. reticulata, formerly known as Haworthia guttata, is a cespitose haworthia with a stemless rosette 3-8 cm in diameter. Its leaves are windowed and reticulate, varying in color depending on conditions, and it requires light frost protection.
Crinum 'Ellen Bosanquet'
Crinum 'Ellen Bosanquet' is a hybridized plant from Florida, known for its large, reddish-purple flowers and spicy fragrance. It features a rosette of wavy, glossy foliage and grows on 2-foot stalks. This plant is suitable for sunny locations and is often used in cottage gardens and as a cut flower.
Microlepia strigosa 'Macfaddeniae'
Microlepia strigosa 'Macfaddeniae' is a tardily deciduous fern that forms a slowly spreading patch with narrow, arching fronds. It is easy to grow and vigorous, thriving in part sun to light shade. This fern is ideal for cottage gardens and living walls.
Haworthia cymbiformis var. cymbiformis 'Star Window Plant'
Haworthia cymbiformis 'Star Window Plant' is a small succulent with fleshy, pointed green leaves that can reach up to 4 inches in diameter. It blooms in summer and thrives in light shade with well-draining soil. This plant is ideal for indoor environments with average household humidity and should be repotted between spring and early summer.