Plants
Agave weberi 'Streaked'
Agave weberi 'Streaked' is a striking plant with large blue leaves adorned with yellow bands. It grows 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide in containers, becoming larger when planted in the ground in milder climates. This agave is a bold addition to any garden, known for its unique foliage.
Mammillaria plumosa 'Feather Cactus'
Mammillaria plumosa, known as the Feather Cactus, is a drought-tolerant plant that naturally grows in sunny areas. It requires porous, well-draining soil and minimal watering, with drought periods between waterings to prevent water-logging. This cactus reproduces in various ways, making it a resilient addition to arid gardens.
Pardancanda 'Vanilla Frost'
Pardancanda 'Vanilla Frost' is a bigeneric hybrid with a basal fan of iris-like foliage and 3-foot tall, sturdy spikes. It features pure white flowers with a prominent central yellow eye, blooming in late June. This plant is a unique addition to gardens, offering a striking floral display.
Calathea fredii
Calathea fredii is a tropical plant with elongated leaves that display a mix of green hues and delicate patterns. Its velvety foliage thrives in moderate lighting and requires well-draining soil, making it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Ligustrum vulgare 'Cheyenne'
Ligustrum vulgare 'Cheyenne' is a fast-growing deciduous shrub known for its sweetly fragrant white flowers in spring and black berries. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8. This shrub is urban and pollution-tolerant, deer resistant, and can be pruned into various shapes. Its dark green, lance-shaped leaves and pollinator-friendly nature make it a versatile addition to any garden.
Ficus microcarpa 'Moclame'
This plant has glossy oval leaves and is effective at filtering air pollution. It requires medium indirect sunlight, well-drained potting soil, and regular watering every 7-10 days, thriving in temperatures between 65-75°F and high humidity.
Gymnocalycium amerhauseri
Gymnocalycium amerhauseri is a small cactus species from Argentina, characterized by its dark green, shiny spherical shoots. It features creamy white to light pink funnel-shaped flowers and is frost-resistant if kept dry.
Hosta 'Hilda Wassman'
Hosta 'Hilda Wassman' features tapered dark green leaves with a clear white border, forming 20-inch wide clumps. It produces 15-inch scapes of lavender flowers, attracting pollinators to shaded garden areas.
Narcissus 'Rip Van Winkle'
Narcissus 'Rip Van Winkle' is an heirloom daffodil variety with double blooms and pointed petals in honey-yellow tones. It grows 6-8 inches tall and is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9. This daffodil prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is seldom bothered by deer.
Echeveria secunda 'Aurora'
Echeveria secunda 'Aurora' is a drought-tolerant succulent that reproduces in numerous ways and thrives in sunny areas. It is known for its compact rosette form.
Hosta 'Patrician'
Hosta 'Patrician' is a small clump-forming plant with wavy green leaves bordered by a bright yellow edge. It produces dark lavender flowers in very late summer, making it a charming addition to shaded garden areas.
Punica granatum 'Eight Ball'
Punica granatum 'Eight Ball' is a pomegranate variety known for its nearly black fruit, which can reach a diameter of 2.5 inches. This plant grows to about 8 feet tall and is deer resistant, making it a hardy choice for gardens. Punica granatum 'Eight Ball' is a unique addition to any landscape, offering both ornamental and edible qualities with its striking fruit and resilience.
Hosta 'Blue Betty Lou'
Hosta 'Blue Betty Lou' is a hybrid with blue, deeply cupped leaves forming a mound up to 3 feet wide. It is topped with light lavender flowers in early summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Anthurium campii
Anthurium campii is a compact plant endemic to Ecuador, known for its elongated, lance-shaped leaves with prominent veins. It is threatened by habitat loss and grows in subtropical or tropical moist forests.
Pulmonaria 'May Bouquet'
Pulmonaria 'May Bouquet' is a vigorous perennial forming a 20-inch wide clump with green leaves speckled with silver. It produces blue flowers that change to pink in spring and thrives in bright shady or part shade locations.
Hoya chlorantha
Hoya chlorantha is a tropical plant with large, glossy, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of fragrant yellow flowers. This plant is known for its lush foliage and aromatic blooms, making it a favorite among indoor plant enthusiasts.
Rheum rhabarbarum 'Canada Red'
Rheum rhabarbarum 'Canada Red' is a rhubarb variety with ruby-red stalks and large, ruffled leaves. The stalks are used in culinary dishes, while the leaves are toxic. This cold-hardy plant grows new stalks until frost and requires full sun and good drainage. It is low maintenance, with harvesting beginning in early spring and ending in late summer.
Amorphophallus albispathus 'Blue Form'
Amorphophallus albispathus 'Blue Form' is a unique plant from Thailand, known for its glaucous leaves and unspotted flesh-colored petioles. It reaches a mature height of 18 inches and produces snow cone-like flowers in spring. This plant thrives in salt-spray prone limestone cliffs, making it a fascinating addition to any collection.
Fenestratarum culum
Fenestratarum culum is a rare plant endemic to Borneo, related to Aridarum and Bucephalandra. It features slender, deep green leaves and grows from a thick central rhizome. This plant has a slow growth rate and thrives in low to medium lighting with high humidity, making it ideal for terrariums or paludariums. It can be grown submerged or emersed and benefits from CO2 injection.
Agave 'Golden Glow'
Agave 'Golden Glow' is a striking plant with a mostly solitary rosette of brilliant gold foliage that fades to dusky blue. It features dark burgundy spines and grows to about 1 foot tall and 15 inches wide. This agave is a solid gold sport of Agave 'Kissho Kan', selected for its vibrant spring color. It is well-suited for sunny locations and adds a bold statement to gardens.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silver Arrow'
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silver Arrow' is an ornamental grass with green and white variegated foliage and a pink tint to its plumes. This plant is known for its striking appearance and is suitable for sunny locations, adding texture and movement to garden landscapes.
Lepanthes lucifer
Lepanthes lucifer is a miniature orchid species endemic to Ecuador, celebrated for its intricate and vibrant flowers. This epiphytic orchid thrives in shaded, humid environments typical of its native Central and South American habitats. Its small size and striking floral display make it a fascinating addition to orchid collections. Lepanthes lucifer requires careful attention to humidity and light conditions to flourish.