Plants
Papaver orientale 'Brilliant'
Papaver orientale 'Brilliant' is an oriental poppy known for its intense red 4-inch flowers that pair well with late-spring blooms in yellow, gold, purple, or blue. This poppy adds a bold splash of color to gardens and is attractive to pollinators. Its vibrant blooms and easy care make it a favorite among gardeners seeking a dramatic floral display.
Selaginella erythropus
Selaginella erythropus, a species of spike moss, is native to Central and tropical South America. It features green fronds with ruby red undersides and thrives in high humidity and partial shade. This plant is ideal for terrariums and requires consistent moisture.
Pinguicula violacea
This perennial butterwort is native to the savannas of the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain in North America. It has bright pale green leaves with digestive glands and violet flowers with prominent veins. The plant prefers constantly moist, sandy peat soils and is good for beginners and terrariums. It tolerates colder, wetter winters and has no winter bud.
Calopogon tuberosus
Calopogon tuberosus, commonly known as Grass Pink, is a native orchid of eastern North America. It thrives in open boggy soils and meadows, producing bright pink flowers on spikes during summer. This winter-hardy orchid is sensitive to mineral buildup but spreads well and grows nicely with pitcher plants.
Sarracenia purpurea
Sarracenia purpurea, a carnivorous pitcher plant, is native to nutrient-poor, acidic bogs and is the most cold-tolerant of its kind. It forms a 1-foot wide clump with red-veined green pitchers that turn red in fall. This plant captures prey with the help of an invertebrate community and produces red flowers in spring. It is the floral emblem of Newfoundland and Labrador and is easy to grow in suitable conditions.
Senecio crassissimus
Senecio crassissimus, also known as the Propeller Plant, is a succulent species endemic to Madagascar. It features blue-green leaves with purple borders that resemble airplane propellers. This plant grows up to 24 inches tall and produces daisy-like yellow flowers in mid-summer to early autumn. Senecio crassissimus is drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun, making it ideal for xeriscaping. Its unique leaf shape and vibrant flowers make it a standout addition to any succulent collection.
Dryopteris crassirhizoma
Dryopteris crassirhizoma is a handsome fern with a vase-like shape, growing up to 3 feet tall and wide. Its fronds are narrowly divided and remain green throughout winter, giving it a semi-evergreen appearance. This fern is deer-resistant and has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It is suitable for shade gardens and can thrive in both dry and wet conditions.
Buxus microphylla 'Wintergreen'
Known as Korean Boxwood, this cold-hardy evergreen plant has dense, compact growth and is excellent for borders or fences. It is deer-resistant and grows in full sun to partial shade, with a slow growth rate of 2-3 inches annually. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and requires well-draining soil.
Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo'
Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo' is a low-growing aquatic plant from Argentina, forming a thick carpet of bright green foliage. It requires high lighting and CO2 injection, with small, round leaves that can grow submerged or emersed.
Bulbophyllum odoratissimum
Bulbophyllum odoratissimum is a fragrant orchid species with small, delicate yellow and brown flowers. It thrives in warm, humid conditions and is ideal for terrariums.
Kalanchoe synsepala
Kalanchoe synsepala, also known as the walking kalanchoe, is a succulent native to Madagascar, recognized for its gray to green leaves with pink and purple edges. It can grow up to 20 inches tall and produces flowers in the fall. This plant requires at least six hours of light daily and should be watered when the soil is dry. It is known for producing baby plants at the ends of long stems, giving it a unique appearance. Kalanchoe synsepala is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b and prefers partial sun to light shade.
Begonia segregata var. segregata
Begonia segregata var. segregata is a plant endemic to Ecuador, thriving in subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests. It features dark greenish maroon leaves with thick hairs and a purple sheen in lower humidity. This plant prefers moderate, indirect light and high humidity, making it suitable for terrariums.
Ruschia pulvinaris
Ruschia pulvinaris is a perennial succulent native to the mountains of South Africa, known for its fleshy grey-green growth and small clump-forming habit. It produces cerise-pink flowers from late spring to early summer and requires well-draining soil, especially in winter. This plant is winter-dormant, frost hardy, and grows best in full sun, making it ideal for rock gardens. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings and is drought-tolerant.
Dryopteris decipiens
Dryopteris decipiens is an evergreen fern native to South Central China and Japan, known for its red-flushed new growth in spring. This winter-hardy plant is suitable for USDA zones 6a to 8b and thrives in light shade. It is a deer-resistant choice for gardens, providing year-round interest with its lush green foliage.
Aglaonema 'Osaka White'
Aglaonema 'Osaka White' is a tall-stemmed plant with striking white and dark green foliage. It thrives in low-light conditions and is known for its air-purifying properties, making it an excellent choice for indoor environments.
Feijoa sellowiana
Feijoa sellowiana, also known as pineapple guava, is a dwarf fruit-bearing shrub with egg-shaped fruits that are 1.5 to 3 inches long. The fruits have a bluish-green, waxy exterior and a sweet fragrance with a creamy white center, offering a flavor reminiscent of strawberry, pineapple, and guava. This plant blooms with edible spring petals that are dark red with white edges and has dense, grayish-green foliage. It grows to a compact size of 3 to 4 feet in both height and width, making it suitable for small gardens. Hardy in USDA Zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun and requires regular watering during its initial growing seasons. Over time, it becomes more drought-tolerant. The plant is also known for its ornamental value, with its unique foliage and fragrant flowers.
Penstemon hirsutus
Penstemon hirsutus is a native plant to the US East Coast, forming a clump up to 2 feet tall and 4 feet wide. It features small tubular lavender flowers with a white lip and hairy foliage. This plant prefers full sun and well-drained soils, thriving in dry alvars, prairies, savannas, and old fields.
Begonia 'Irian Jaya'
Begonia 'Irian Jaya' is a shrub-like plant thought to be a hybrid, originating from West New Guinea. It is notable for its constant display of bright pink flowers and striking silver leaves with olive green veins and a red underside. This begonia prefers humid conditions and indirect light, making it a suitable choice for indoor or shaded outdoor environments.
Nepenthes bongso
Nepenthes bongso is a tropical pitcher plant native to the highlands of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is known for its large, darkly colored pitchers with a wide, flared peristome, which are deep purple and nearly black. This plant thrives in moderately bright indirect light and requires warm days and cool nights with good humidity. It is rare in carnivorous plant collections and can grow quite large, making it suitable for a house plant, terrarium, or shaded greenhouse.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bridal Bouquet'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bridal Bouquet' is a stunning plant with large, white mophead blooms. It is known for its impressive floral display, making it a popular choice for gardens and landscapes. This hydrangea thrives in USDA zone 6 and prefers well-drained soil with adequate moisture.
Begonia 'Angel Wings'
Begonia 'Angel Wings' is a small-leafed cane hybrid with apple green leaves and soft pink blooms in spring and summer. It can be grown in hanging baskets or as an upright standard, making it a versatile addition to indoor or outdoor spaces.
Gelsemium sempervirens
Gelsemium sempervirens is a twining vine native to subtropical and tropical America, known for its yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers with an orange center. The plant contains toxic alkaloids and is popular in warmer gardens for its fragrant blooms. It requires a sheltered position in full sun or light shade.
Hosta 'Krossa Regal'
Hosta 'Krossa Regal' is a herbaceous perennial with frosty-blue green foliage and a vase-like habit. It produces pale lavender flowers atop 5-foot tall stalks and attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and songbirds. This shade-loving plant prefers evenly moist, organic-rich, well-drained soils.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Spring Sonata'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Spring Sonata' is a dense shrub with glossy green foliage and a massive display of white flowers in spring. It grows to 4 feet high and 5 feet wide, producing dark purple fruit in fall and winter. This plant tolerates salt spray, making it suitable for coastal areas.
Neoregelia 'Pimiento'
Neoregelia 'Pimiento' is a medium to large bromeliad with deep red to maroon leaves featuring intense striations. It thrives in high light, which enhances its color, and is epiphytic, meaning it can attach to other plants or surfaces. The plant holds water in its leaves, providing a habitat for small creatures.
Satureja montana
Satureja montana, or winter savory, is a low-maintenance herb with a spicy, peppery flavor reminiscent of thyme and mint. It is an attractive ornamental plant for rock gardens and borders, known for attracting bees and beneficial insects. This herb thrives in poor soils and requires minimal care.
Aloe thraskii
Aloe thraskii, also known as Dune Aloe, is a tall, fast-growing aloe native to South Africa's coastal regions. It features large, pale grey-green leaves that curve downwards and produces striking orange and yellow flowers. This aloe can grow up to 13 feet tall and prefers full sun, though it is not completely frost-resistant.
Aucuba japonica 'Variegata'
Aucuba japonica 'Variegata' is an evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves splattered with yellow. It produces inconspicuous burgundy flowers in early spring, followed by red berries on both male and female plants. This heat-loving shrub thrives in zones 7-10 and is tolerant of poor soils, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Aglaonema 'Tropic Passion'
Aglaonema 'Tropic Passion' is a tropical indoor plant that thrives in low-light conditions and is known for its easy care requirements. It also has air purifying properties, making it a popular choice for indoor environments.