Plants
Alocasia 'Portora'
Alocasia 'Portora' is a fast-growing tropical plant with arrowhead-shaped leaves and purple stems, reaching over 6-8 feet tall. It thrives in high humidity and bright light, making it suitable for indoor environments. This plant is known for its striking foliage and is a popular choice for adding a tropical touch to gardens.
Begonia 'Arapahoe'
Begonia 'Arapahoe' is a small-sized plant ideal for terrariums, vivariums, or as a houseplant. Its compact nature makes it suitable for container gardens, adding a touch of greenery to indoor spaces.
Opuntia microdasys
Opuntia microdasys, also known as Angel's Wings, is a cactus native to central and northern Mexico. It forms a dense shrub with pad-like stems covered in white or yellow glochids, which can cause skin irritation. This cactus produces bright yellow flowers and edible red fruit, preferring dry soil and full sun. It is slow-growing and can reach heights of 2 to 3 feet.
Vaccinium ashei 'For Heaven's Sake'
Vaccinium ashei 'For Heaven's Sake' is a compact blueberry bush known for its late-season light-blue berries and small bell-shaped white flowers. This plant has a controlled upright growth habit and features bluish-green leaves that turn purple-red in the fall. It is heat-tolerant and disease-resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardens in USDA zones 6-9. The bush requires full sun and slightly acidic, well-drained soil to thrive. Its moderate chilling requirement and early ripening make it a valuable addition to any fruit garden.
Aeonium nobile
Aeonium nobile is a succulent, subtropical flowering plant native to La Palma in the Canary Islands. It grows on dry slopes and cliffs, producing large spreading inflorescences with bright red flowers. The plant's leaves are yellow-green with red to brown edges, forming a rosette up to 32 inches in diameter. It requires full to partial sun and well-drained soil, thriving in warm temperatures.
Ceratopteris cornuta
Ceratopteris cornuta is an aquatic fern known for its prolific growth and ability to absorb excess nutrients in water. It provides coverage for fry and shrimplets and is tolerant of harder water. While CO2 can boost its growth, it is not required.
Riccia fluitans
Riccia fluitans is a versatile aquatic plant from the liverwort family, often used in aquariums for its vibrant green, moss-like appearance. It can float on the water's surface or attach to hardscape, forming lush carpets or mats. Under high light conditions, it produces oxygen bubbles, enhancing water quality. This plant thrives in clean, well-circulated water and is easy to care for, making it suitable for beginners. It can be propagated by cutting or ripping pieces for replanting, and while it doesn't require CO2, it benefits from it. Riccia fluitans is not compatible with duckweeds or hair algae and prefers stable water parameters to prevent melting.
Drosera pulchella 'Orange Flower'
Drosera pulchella 'Orange Flower' is a tiny Australian Pygmy sundew known for its carnivorous nature. It requires full sun or bright light and special water needs, such as rain or distilled water. This plant should not be allowed to dry out for more than a day.
Vaccinium ashei 'Woodard'
Vaccinium ashei 'Woodard' is one of the oldest Rabbiteye blueberry varieties, requiring 350 chill hours. It produces medium to large dark blue blueberries rich in antioxidants, with white bell-shaped blooms in early spring. The plant is heat-tolerant and thrives in full sun with slightly acidic soil.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Let's Dance Rave'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Let's Dance Rave' is a compact plant known for its rich-colored blooms and strong green foliage. This hydrangea is suitable for gardens looking for vibrant color and sturdy growth. It is a versatile plant that can adapt to various soil conditions, making it a popular choice for gardeners seeking a reliable and attractive flowering shrub.
Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens'
Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens' is a plant that was popular in 16th century England, known for its ability to pair well with bronze and deep-purple or red foliage. It thrives in lean, poor soils and tolerates drought and heat, attracting bees and hummingbirds. Its historical significance and adaptability make it a charming addition to gardens.
Amsonia grandiflora
Amsonia grandiflora is a rare plant native to the high mountainous dry oak woodlands of southern Arizona and Mexico. It grows up to 4,500 feet in elevation and features thread-like green leaves with pale lavender-blue buds that open to large, pure white flowers.
Aralia continentalis
Aralia continentalis is a deciduous plant with tropical green foliage, growing up to 4 feet tall. It produces small white flowers in late summer, which are followed by black fruit. This plant is native to regions such as Mt. Sorak and is adaptable to various garden settings, providing a lush, exotic appearance.
Aloe aculeata
Aloe aculeata is a drought-tolerant succulent native to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. It grows as a rosette with spines on the leaves and blooms reddish-orange to yellow flowers in mid-winter.
Euphorbia ammak 'Variegata'
Euphorbia ammak 'Variegata' is an upright succulent that can grow up to 30 feet in its native habitat, with a thick woody stem marbled in light green and white. It prefers sun to partial sun and should be allowed to dry between waterings.
Vigna radiata
Vigna radiata, commonly known as mung bean, has been cultivated in China for over 3,000 years. It is high in protein, iron, and vitamins, and is a staple in many Asian dishes.
Agave macroacantha
Agave macroacantha, native to Oaxaca and Puebla, Mexico, is a medium-sized succulent with greyish-green leaves and sharp black spines. It produces small grey and red flowers on tall stems and prefers dry, sunny locations with well-drained soil. This plant has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit for its ornamental value.
Philodendron 'Prince Of Orange'
Philodendron 'Prince Of Orange' is a compact plant with vibrant orange foliage that fades to deep green. Its heart-shaped leaves change color over time, starting as vibrant yellow and transitioning to copper tones. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light.
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Candystripe'
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Candystripe' is a drought-tolerant annual known for its striking white petals with rosy edges surrounding a golden center. It readily reseeds, making it a persistent presence in gardens. This plant is easy to grow and attracts pollinators, adding both beauty and ecological value to garden spaces.
Begonia 'Sierra Silver Mist'
Begonia 'Sierra Silver Mist' is an easy-care plant with a bushy appearance and colorful flowers that can be red, pink, yellow, or white. It is known for its vibrant blooms and is suitable for a variety of garden settings.
Salpiglossis sinuata
Salpiglossis sinuata, also known as painted tongue, is a striking annual or short-lived perennial native to southern Chile. It features velvety, trumpet-shaped flowers with metallic coloration, blooming from summer until frost. The plant attracts butterflies and performs best in cool weather, making it an excellent choice for cut flowers. It thrives in full sunlight and is known for its vibrant, funnel-shaped blooms.
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Brown'
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Brown' is a popular aquatic plant for beginners, known for its deep purple, bright green, and warm brown colors. It can grow submerged or emersed and is easy to care for, thriving in low to medium light conditions. This plant is endemic to Borneo and is suitable for both soft and hard water conditions, making it a versatile choice for aquariums. Its slow growth rate and ability to propagate through rhizome cuttings make it a favorite among aquarists.
Solanum melongena 'Black Beauty'
Solanum melongena 'Black Beauty' is a popular eggplant variety known for its large, high-quality fruit and tender skin. It features lavender blossoms and is widely used in various international cuisines, offering a versatile addition to culinary gardens.
Episcia 'C Pink'
Episcia 'C Pink' is a tropical understory plant with dark leaves and a shimmery pink midvein. It thrives in high humidity and prefers shade to partial shade, with a temperature range of 55 to 95 degrees. This plant grows to 6 to 8 inches tall and should be allowed to dry slightly between waterings, making it a colorful addition to indoor plant collections.
Asimina triloba
Asimina triloba, commonly known as the pawpaw, is the largest native fruit-bearing tree in the United States. It produces large, tropical fruits in the fall and features dark purple flowers in early spring. This deciduous tree is cold tolerant to -25 degrees Fahrenheit and thrives in moist, organic-rich soil. Its leaves turn brilliant yellow in the fall, and it serves as a host plant for Zebra Swallowtail butterfly caterpillars.
Cercis canadensis
Cercis canadensis, commonly known as the Eastern Redbud, is a large deciduous shrub or small tree native to eastern North America. It grows 20-30 feet tall with a spread of 26-33 feet, featuring a short, often twisted trunk and dark, smooth bark that becomes scaly with age. The tree is known for its heart-shaped leaves and showy magenta pink flowers that bloom in clusters, attracting long-tongued bees. It produces flattened, dry, brown pea-like pods and is cultivated in parks and gardens for its ornamental value.
Calamagrostis arundinacea
Calamagrostis arundinacea is an ornamental grass that forms a 2-foot tall by 2-foot wide clump, topped with pink plumes in September. The plant's color changes to bronze in fall, and it tolerates hot summers and part sun to shady conditions. It is also excellent for dried arrangements.
Hydrangea serrata 'Beni Gaku'
Hydrangea serrata 'Beni Gaku' is notable for its lacecap blooms with deep pink, white, and rose-tinged petals. It also offers superior autumn leaf and stem color, making it a visually appealing choice for gardens.