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Kaleidoscope Abelia Abelia grandiflora semi Variegated yellow and green foliage bursts with chartruse, maroon, and pink in HH 2-3'/ white late Su Y N Sun - Part Average

'Kaleidoscope' evergreen Fall. Pink buds open to fragrant white bell-shaped flowers that last into the Fall. 3-4' Shade

shrub Butterflies adore it!

Rose Creek Abelia Abelia chinensis 'Rose ev shrub Easy, no fuss grower! Dense, compact form. Elegant fragrant white flowers; VDG 3/4' white Sp-Su to frost Y N sun/part average

Creek' Persistant sepals turn rosy pink. Purple-green winter color. Occasional tip pruning with judicious shade

extends blooming season to frost. tip pruning

Candy Corn Abutilon Abutilon perennial Small, lantern-like flowers boogie on elegant, arching stems. Eventually grows into TS 36" red with yellow Su-F N Y full sun or moist, well-

megapotanicum a 3‟x3‟ sprawling mound of color ... but can be "trained" to a 3‟-4‟ “tree” form or as light shade Drained

a short climber, hanging basket, pot or on supports in the garden. Hummingbirds!



Hilltop Orange Abutilon Abutilon pictum 'Hilltop' shrub A semi-tropical shrub with exotic flowers HH 12'x5' varied Su-F y y afternoon Moist

shade

Firetail Chenille Acalypha pendula perennial If you can't afford to buy one, stir a can of red paint with your cat's tail for the same HH 8" red Sp-F N N Sun Moist

effect.

Bear‟s Breeches Acanthus mollis perennial Big and bold plant. It has some of the finest foliage in the plant kingdom. Clump TS 5/3' white / purple mid - late Su N N Sun / Part Moist, well

forming. calyces Shade drained

Pineapple Guava Acca sellowiana shrub 8-12', waxy flower, white outside, petals dark red inside, showy red stamens, grey- GF 8 - 12' white outside, Sp N N Full sun - Low

green dense foliage, Florida Plant of the year 2000. dark red part shade

petals inside

Weeping Trident Maple Acer buergerianum tree A new weeping Trident Maple that begins to strongly cascade at an early age. DS 12 - greenish- Sp N N full sun moist, well-

'Angyo Weeping' Should make a mature tree of 12-15'. Burgundy Fall color. 15' yellow drained

Chalk Maple Acer leucoderme tree Foliage has yellow Fall color. TS 20' greenish- Sp N N Sun Dry

yellow

Chalk Maple Acer leucoderme dec tree Native; pale gray to chalky white bark on upper part of trunk. Small "version" of TS 25 - greenish- Sp N N sun to shade moist,

sugar maple. Brilliant yellow-orange to cardinal crimson fall color. Drought 30' yellow well-

tolerant. drained

Box Elder Acer negundo dec 'tree Medium sized tree to 60 feet, typically with poor form and multiple trunks; paired V- HH 60' yellow- green Sp N N Shade Average

shaped samaras in drooping clusters persist throughout winter.

Formosanum Maple Acer oliverianum ssp. dec tree Much like a Japanese maple with green, bamboo-like segmented trunk and GN 30 - purplish green appear with N N

Formosanum leathery green leaves; brilliant red fall color. 50' sepals / white leaves

petals

Japanese Maple Acer palmatum tree Slow growing; unsurpassed specimen tree; site specific LG 25' purple N N Sun Dry

Coral Bark Japanese Acer palmatum 'Sango dec tree Coral red winter bark. Color more intense when tree is planted in full sun. Deeply DD 20 - na na N N sun/part well-drained

Maple Kaku' lobed light green leaves develop red margins and turn a golden yellow to red 25' shade

orange in the fall.

Red Japanese Maple Acer palmatum var. dec tree Famous for brilliant red purple spring and fall leaves. Small tree of multi-stemmed LG 15-25' small red Sp N N Sun Moist

atropurpureum shrub.

Korean Maple Acer dec tree Downy leaes, hairy twigs and purple blooms - magnificent fall foliage color. LG

pseudoseiboldianum

Korean Maple Acer dec tree Downy leaves; hairy twigs; gray, black striped branches; and purple blooms - LG 15- 25' purple April N N full sun - part moist, well-

pseudosieboldianum magnificent mix of yellow, orange, and red fall foliage color. shade drained

Red Maple Acer rubrum tree Showy red flowers and fruit before new leaves HH 40-60' bright red late W N N Sun Moist



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Shantung Maple Acer truncatum tree A hardy, adaptable species similar to Japanese maple. Tolerant of heat and LG 20 - green-yellow Sp N N Shade Dry

drought, no serious pests. Foilage reddish purple in spring yellow in fall. 25'

Cloth of Gold Yarrow Achillea filipendulina perennial Fern-like foliage and bold yellow flowers that resemble knotted gold cord. HH 36 - yellow late Sp and N N

Dependable, long bloomer, late spring and late summer. 48" late Su

Cassis Yarrow Achillea millefolium perennial New and pretty Yarrow bears bunches of flat topped intense, cherry red umbels on HH 2' red early - mid Su N N sun moist, well-

'Cassis' 1/2” stems (perfect for cutting) above attractive, ferny foliage. drained

Achimenes Cupid's Achimenes longiflora perennial Excellent choice for shady locations, hanging baskets and houseplants.Bloom in a HH 1' / 2' varied Su-F Shade Average

Bower number of bright colors and flower freely.

Southern Maidenhair Adiantum capillus- fern Always a lady! Great mate for concrete slab. Upright, soft, lacy fronds; very fine HH 18" N N Shade Moist

Fern veneris textured foliage

Hilltop Red Buckeye, Aesculus pavia tree/shrub Native plant with red flower spikes in spring. Can be trained as tree or shrub; HH 10'-20' red Sp N Y Sun Dry

Red Buckeye hummingbird favorite; handsome flowers.

Lily Of The Nile, Blue Agapanthus africanus tender Long strap-like green leaves. Numerous erect flower stems topped by violet-blue HH 24-36" blue N N Shade Average

'Blue' perennial funnel form flowers rise from the leaf mass.

Blue Fortune Hyssop, Agastache foeniculum perennial Lovely blue for the summer border garden; continuous bloomer HH 2x3' light blue Y Y Sun Dry

Anise Hyssop 'Blue Fortune'

Black Adder Hyssop Agastache sp. 'Black perennial New! Upright, bushy perennial with aromatic mid-green foliage bearing smoky lilac TS dark lilac from mid Su - late F Y Y Sun - Part Dry

Adder' flowers opening from dark purple buds mid-summer to late autumn. dark purple Shade

buds

Ageratum 'Red Sea', Ageratum perennial Compact, fragrant, mound-forming with oval, hairy, bright green leaves and HH 12 - burgundy- red, Sp - F N N Sun moist, well-

Floss Flower houstonianum 'Red Sea' burgundy-red buds that fade to mauve clusters of lavender-blue flowers from 18" morph to drained

midsummer until first frost. Popular with bees, butterflies, and birds! lavender-blue

Black Scallop Ajuga Ajuga reptans 'Black perennial Dark as night foliage with gorgeously scalopped leaves. Knock out in patio pots, HH 3/6" blue N N Shade Dry

Scallop combos, and as snappy accent.

Valfredda Chocolate Ajuga reptans perennial Shiny chocolate-green to burgundy-green foliage; tiny leaves with spikes of HH 3-4" blue Sp-Su N Y Sun Dry

Chip Ajuga 'Valfredda' Chocolate groundcove standard size, lacy blue flowers. Stoloniferous.

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Tung Oil Tree Aleurites fordii tree Enjoy the shade and pretty flowers; forget the varnish making project HH 20-30' white with Sp N N Sun Dry

orange

White Garlic Chives Allium tuberosum herb Butterfly nectar - good cut flower. Fine food and fancy flowers. HH 24-30" white Su Y N Sun Dry

Alocasia "Stingray" Alocasia 'Stingray' perennial Awesome new alocasia mutation whose large round green leaves sport the aquatic GF 5 - 6' grown for NA N N shade not picky

stingray's long pointed thin green tail at the terminal end of each leaf. Fast foliage

growing and can reach 5-6‟ tall. Prefers a partially shady location with moist, fertile

soil.

Hardy Elephant Ear Alocasia wentii Aquatic Rippled edge leaves, dark green top, purple under. GF 3' Su Part Sun moist

clump to Shade

Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis succulent Spiny, spotted fleshy basal foliage - medicinal plant. First aid for kitchen HH 3' coral Su-F Y N Sun Dry

accidents.

Almond Verbena Aloysia virgata shrub/small Finger-like clusters of small, white, almond-honey scented flowers spring to fall. TS 12‟-15‟ white Sp-F Y N Full sun-part drought

tree Deciduous, very fragrant! butterflies! (al-uh-WIZH-ee-uh) shade tolerant

"Pinstripe" Alpinia Alpinia formosana ginger Erect 5' stalks with pinstriped variegated leaves. Upright clusters of white shell HH 5' white / red late Sp - early N N medium - full average

'Pinstripe' flowers with red centers. centers Su sun



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Cardamon Ginger Alpinia nutans ginger Scented groundcover makes short dogs smell great! HH 2-3' N N Sun Moist

Shell Ginger Alpinia zerumbet ginger Tall shiny leaves, sometimes flowers in second year without hard freeze. Vigorous HH 10' pink, yellow, Sp N N Sun Dry

grower. and white

Variegated Shell Ginger Alpinia zerumbet ginger A little bit smaller and shorter than its solid sister. Beautiful foliage plant with HH to 6' white tipped in Sp N N Sun Dry

'Variegata' outstanding yellow variegation. pink

Variegated Peruvian Lily Alstroemeria puchella perennial Leaves edged in cream; flowers color combo of red chartreuse and black HH 12-24" red, black, Sp N N Shade Dry

variegata chartreuse

Ruby Dream Joseph's Alternanthera dentata tender Beautiful burgundy colored foliage. Color and texture all summer. HH 6-12" white Su N N Part Sun Average to

Coat 'Ruby Dream' perennial (insignificant) Moist

Pink Rocket Amaranth, Amaranthus sp. perennial Tall, with purple leaves and unusual furry pink flower spikes. Fuchsia inflorescence HH 5' pink Su-F Sun Moist

Grain Amaranth reminiscent of Celosia. Vigorous grower, reseeds freely.

Indigo Bush Amorpha fruticosa dec shrub Deciduous, native, colonizing ... useful in erosion control. Flowers purple to dark HHGF 10'/5' purple to dark Sp,Su host N full sun or moist

blue with yellow stamens appear in spiked clusters April to June. blue part shade

Arkansas Blue Star Amsonia hubrichtii perennial Delicate, willow-like foliage topped with pale blue star-shaped flowers in spring. JFN 1 - 3'/1-3' blue Sp Y N full sun - medium

Light green foliage looks good all summer, turns beautiful golden-yellow in fall, and part shade

can stand through most of the winter.

Blue Star, Texas Blue Amsonia perennial Long-lasting blue flowers star-shaped, in clusters. Showy in Spring. Lance VDG 2-3' blue Sp N N Sun not picky

Star tabernaemontana shaped leaves. Native.

Velvet Amber Kangaroo Anigozanthos 'Velvet ev perennial Hardy clumping strap leafed perennial with foliage 12 to 16" tall. Landscape hardy TS 12 - 16" yellow to Sp - early Su N Y sunny open well-drained

Paw Amber' hybrid from Austrailian breeder, Keith Oliver. Flowering stems 3 - 3 1/2' tall. orange position

Hummer friendly.

Shooting Star Lily Anthericum ev pere Dainty detail plant with almost continuous bloom April through November. TS 12 - white Sp-F N N Sun or light moist,

sandersonea Evergreen grass-like lily that forms clumps of 12"-14" slender, slightly arching 14" shade well-

foliage & produces delicate looking 18"-24" stems covered with small white star drained

shaped flowers.

Variegated Shooting Anthericum perennial Regular Anthericum's variegated cousin. Semi-evergreen 12”-14” clumping grass- TS 12 - white Sp-F N N full sun, light moist, well-

Star Lily sandersonea variegata like lily, small white star shaped flowers on 18”-24” stems. Dark green and white 14" shade. drained

variegated foliage.

Ornamental Peanut Arachis glabrata perennial Spreading easy-to-grow groundcover with yellow blooms. Very drought tolerant HHGN 6" yellow Su-F Sun Dry

Variegated Ardesia Ardesia japonica ev ground- Green and white leaf variegation with pink flowers and red berries. HH 10 - pink mid Su and F N N Shade Moist

variegata cover 12"

Coral Ardisia, Christmas Ardisia crenata ev shrub Sturdy evergreen southern tradition HH 18"-2' white Sp and Su N N Shade Moist

Berry

Japanese Groundcover Ardisia japonica ev ground- Vigorous groundcover with pink flowers and red berries. HH 10-12" pink mid Su and F N N Shade Moist

Ardisia cover

Variegated Japanese Ardisia japonica ev Same as Japanese Ardisia only the leaves have zones of cream and gray-green HH 10-12" pink mid Su and F N N Shade Moist

Ardisia variegata groundcove color.

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Calico Pipe Vine Aristolochia elegans vine Root hardy with wonderful 3”- 4” ivory-mottled, velvety maroon flowers on a lush TS 10-15' maroon Su Y N Sun-part Moist

'Calico' background of beautiful heart-shaped foliage. Trailing behind each open flower is a shade

„string” of fascinating dutchman‟s-pipe-shaped flower buds – like little soldiers,

each waiting for their turn to show off. This variety is an outstanding swallowtail

host plant!!! Does well in the landscape or in containers.

Dutchman's Pipe, Aristolochia fimbriata vine Unusual vine with white veining on leaves; good shade cover. Pipevine swallowtail TS 10' yellow-brown- Su Y N lt shade moist, well-

Fimbriata Dutchman's butterfly host plant–don‟t squash the caterpillars! A fascinating little Dutchman‟s green drained

Pipe Pipe with beautifully patterned, miniature, waterlily-like leaves. Incredible orchid

like flowers; little watermelon- like seed pods. Tough and fun!!!



Giant Dutchman's Pipe Aristolochia grandiflora vine/ Vigorous, fast-growing with buxom buds, spectacular 8" flowers and beautiful heart- TS 20' ivory- mottled Su N N Sun-Part Moist, well

subshrub shaped foliage. maroon Shade drained

Chinese Evergreen Asarum splendens grouncover Large evergreen mottled silver leaves. Spreads to show off as a mass planting in a NC 6-8" brown, purple, late Su Shade Average

Ginger ginger shade garden. Large, 2.5"-3" wide brown, purple and cream flowers. /12" cream

Butterfly Weed Asclepias curassavica perennial A poplular fine textured perennial noted for its feathery aromatic foilage. Bright HH 2' orange-red Sp-F y Sun Dry

orange-red flowers against dark green foliage. Great in meadow gardens and

perennial borders.

Pawpaw Tree Asimina triloba tree Pickin' up pawpaws, put 'em in your garden! Blooms before leaves. Edible fruit. LG 20-30' maroon Sp Y N Sun Moist

Downturned leaves turn yellow and gold in Fall.

Ming Fern Asparagus macowanii fern Soft, fluffy emerald green foliage + upright growth habit. GF 4 - 6' white, near March - August N N Sun / Part not picky

white Shade

Asparagus Asparagus officianalis perennial Herbaceous, erect, much branched, glabrous, from rhizomes, green. Branches thin HH 5' whitish green May - June N N Sun Average

and drooping.

Asparagus Plumosa Asparagus setaceus vine Branching woody vine. Stems 10 to 20 feet in length. Tiny threadlike leaves form GF stems white Su N N full sun/part moist, well-

feathery dark green sprays, resembling fern fronds. Bear tiny white flowers; purple- 10 - shade drained

black berries follow. 20'

Cast Iron Plant Aspidistra elatior perennial Bathe yourself in groundcover. Clumper that tolerates shade beautifully! HH 2' purple-brown W-Sp N N Shade not picky

Dwarf Speckled Cast Aspldistra elatior ‘Milky perennial These spots last longer than any blooms in the shade HH 18-24' purple-brown W-Sp N N Shade Moist

Iron Plant Way’

Japanese Aucuba Aucuba japonica evergreen Broad-leaved evergreen shrub valued for the long dark green leaves with sharply HH 4-6'/4' Red Fall N N shade moist

"Serratifolia" shrub serrated edges. Showy red berries in fall. Bold upright stems. An excellent accent Berries

for shady situations. Slow-growing southern favorite.

Japanese Aucuba, Aucuba japonica evergreen Dense, glossy foliage that appears splashed with yellow paint. Upright "canes". HH 3 - 5' male-yellow late W - early N N part - full moist, well

Variegated; Gold Dust 'Variegata' shrub Males have yellow anthers; females red/purple flowers followed by red berries. anthers; Sp shade drained

Plant female red

purple flowers

Amagasa Satsuki Azalea 'Amagasa' ev shrub Compact, dwarf, mounding form. Rich, deep pink 3" flower with darker red spots. VDG 3/3' deep pink Su N N filtered sun moist, well-

Azalea Satsuki Good in containers or as low evergreen border shrub. drained

Amelia Rose Azalea Azalea 'Amelia Rose' ev shrub Double, 5 petalled, rose-like vivid reddish purple 2" blooms almost cover plant in VDG 6 - 8' vivid reddish Sp N N sun, light moist, well-

spring. Green, bronze fall foliage. purple shade drained

Chojuho Satsuki Azelea Azalea 'Chojuho' ev shrub Dwarf spreader. Showy, star-shaped, dark red to orangish-red flowers, 1 to 1 1/2 VDG 5' orangish-red May - June N N filtered, partial damp, well

Satsuki inches wide borne May to June persist turning tan-green. sun drained



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Kate Arendall Azalea Azalea 'Kate Arendall' ev shrub Medium to tall, upright airy form. Ruffled 2" white flowers. VDG 6/8' white early Sp N N moderate to moist, well-

high shade drained

North Lake Beauty Azalea 'North Lake ev shrub Indica pink/stripes/flecks VDG pink/stripes/ N N

Azalea Beauty' flecks

Purple Smoke Baptisia Baptisia x `Purple perennial Deciduous flower, good for cutting, xeriscapes, and with deer- resistant foliage. GF 4'/4' violet Sp,Su host N Full sun or xeric

Smoke` part shade

Philippine Violet Barleria cristata perennial Cool weather purple. Flowers in some shade. Rich, two tone green foliage. HH 3-4' purple late Su- early F Y N Part shade Dry



Spinach Malabar 'Red Basella rubra perennial Fast growing red stemmed vine. Bright green heart-shaped meaty leaves, HH 10' purple Sp-S N N Sun Moist

Stem' vine handsome and tasty!

Mexican Bauhinia Bauhinia mexicana dec small Hard to find little tree displays spectacular white feathery blooms May to TS 6-12' white Su-F Y Y Full sun to not picky

tree or November! One of the finest butterfly attractors in the South!!! Mexican Bauhinia Shade

shrub forms a large shrub or small tree (single or multi-trunk) depending on our winter

temperatures. It‟s deciduous down to 25 degrees & root hardy down to the high

teens. They average 6‟ tall but can reach 10‟-12‟ tall if protected from a hard

freeze. Adaptable to sun or shade, moist or dry soils and is not bothered by heavy

alkaline clay or acid sand. It can take it all!

Pink Orchid Vine Bauhinia yunnanensis semi-ev Real charmer! Small leaves shaped like butterflies form thick tapestry on this sun TS 12 - pink veined Sp - F N N sun moist, well-

perennial lover that climbs by tendrils. Blooms spring thru fall with adorable 1” pink orchid- 14' with purple drained

vine like flowers veined with purple. Does well on a trellis. Semi-evergreen. Sun. Moist,

well-drained soil.

Grand Begonia Begonia grandis perennial Red ones, pink ones, big ones, dwarfs. HH red and pink N N Shade Average

Waterlily Begonia Begonia nelumbifolia perennial Large, glossy, bright green rounded leaves with distinctive veining look like those TS 2' pale pink to Sp N N light shade moist, well-

of a water lily and can reach 15" across. Pale pink to white flowers held high above white drained

2' foliage.

Rex Begonia Begonia rex cultorum perennial Has it made in the shade! Flashy foliage … teensie flowers don't merit attention. HH 12 - grown for grown for N N filtered light average

18" foliage foliage

Begonia, Hardy Begonia sp. perennial Begonias be going home with you! A gently spreading and uprigt perennial, it HH 24"/18' red and pink N N Light shade to Well- drained

Perennial Begonia bears nodding pink blooms from late Spring to Fall. morning sun



Crimson Pygmy Berberis 'Crimson dec shrub Foliage stays burgundy-red all summer changing to orange, red and yellow in fall. VDG 2 - 3'/ pale yellow Sp N N sun / light medium

Barberry Pygmy' Foliage looks best in full sun, turns green in shade. Red berries stud branches fall 3 - 4' shade

through winter. Low, dense plant.

Rose Glow Barberry Berberis 'Rose Glow' dec shrub New foliage is rose-pink, mottled with deeper red and purple splotches. Colors VDG 4 - 6'/ white and Sp N N sun / light medium

gradually mature to a deep reddish-purple. Red fall color. Bright red berries in 4 - 8' yellow shade

winter. Dense, graceful growth.

Chocolate-scented Berlandiera lyrata perennial A quarter-size, vibrant, 12" yellow daisy with striking red striped undersides and TS 18 - yellow with red Sp - Su N N Full Sun Dry / Well -

Daisy chocolate-colored cocoa scented stamens. 24" striped Drained

undersides

River Birch Betula nigra dec tree Fast growing native. Thrives in moist, sandy, acid soil. Showy exfoliating bark, HH 30'/20' N N Sun moist

dark green serrated leaves, multi-trunked character.





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Ramie, Chinese Silk, Boehmeria nivea herbaceous Tall perennial herb of tropical Asia with dark green leaves; cultivated for the fiber GF 3 - 4' cream / tan Su N N sun - part sun wet

China Grass perennial from its woody stems that resembles flax.

shrub

False Aster Boltonia asteroides perennial Despite its "White Doll's Daisy" alias, it‟s a tough, pushy Aster look-alike that HH 3-5' white with late Su - early Y N part to full sun moist to wet

recognita doesn't mind getting its feet wet. yellow center F

Bougainvillea Bougainvillea shrub Thorny shrub or vine with mediterraen appeal--gorgeous bracts-- that blooms best HH 15-20' hot pink N N Sun Dry

spectabilis in an abusive home--hot, dry, starved and pot bound! Blooms on new growth.



Snow Bush, Snow-on- Breynia disticha 'Roseo- shrub Leaves mottled green, white, red and pink, with most of the color at the growing HH 4 - 6' pale green mid W N N dappled medium

the-Mountain picta' tips of the branches. Stems and branches pretty cranberry color. Needs at least shade moisture

partial sun in order to develop the characteristic pink and red leaf colors.Planted in

the shade, they revert back to a fairly unimpressive white-mottled green.



Bromeliad Bromeliad perennial Like most southerners - happy in warm humid shade but bring them inside for the HH shade Moist

succulent winter.

Butterfly Bush Buddleia alternifolia shrub Essential shrub for a butterfly garden; lots of blooms for a long time. HH 8-12' lilac-purple Su Y N Sun Dry

Pride of Barbados Caesalpinia pulcherima shrub Multi-stemmed, fragrant subtropical shrub with feathery compound foliage, large TS 6 - 10' bright orange- Su Y Y Full Sun Good

panicles of exotic, bright orange-red blooms with yellow margins andred stamens red with yellow Drainage

in summer. Root hardy to 20 degrees. margins, red

stamens



'Cream Puff' Caesalpinia Caesalpinia sp. 'Cream shrub Elegant, root hardy, subtropical, multi-stemmed shrub topped with large panicles of TS 6-8' yellow Su Y Full sun good

Puff' buttery yellow blooms non-stop through the hot summer months. Averages 6‟-8‟ drainage

tall. The stems are covered with attractive feathery compound foliage. Striking

accent plant, stunning in a group. Must have good drainage & full sun. Butterflies!

(ses-al-PIN-ee-uh)



Louise Calathea Calathea louisae perennial An attractive clump-forming detail plant that adds a wonderful touch of color and HH 2' white Sp-F N N Shade Moist

texture to the shade garden. Lance-shaped, dark green leaf blades, red

underneath, silver “brush strokes” down the center. Descendent of gifts from the

energenic and generous Miss Lillie's garden on Goodwood.

Dwarf Fairy Duster Calliandra emarginata shrub This beautiful root hardy shrub is great for both garden and containers. Covered TS 2-3' hot pink Sp-F Y Y Sun or light average

with hot pink “powderpuff” flowers practically non-stop! Spectacular in bloom, with shade

a very tropical look, but very tough. Hummingbirds & butterflies!!! Calliandras are

known for having very low amounts of airborne pollen.

American Beautyberry, Callicarpa americana shrub Clusters of purple-rosey berries in Fall follow Spring bloom. Iredescent purple HH 10' purple F-W N N Sun Moist

French Mulberry berries for you, the birds and other wildlife.

Chinese Beautyberry Callicarpa dichotoma shrub Low maintenance shrub native to China and Japan. Long, graceful arching HHTS 3'/4' pale pink, Su-F N N Full to part Dry

branches. Clusters of small, pink to lavendar flowers bloom along the stems in lavender shade

summer followed in the fall by clusters of rich lavendar berries that draw birds in berries

droves. A more delicate form of the native beautyberry with smaller leaves and

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Variegated Purple Callicarpa dichotoma shrub NEW for 2010. Just released by U.S. National Arboretum. Easy to grow. Definitely DS 4 - 6' white May N N sun - part moist, well-

Beautyberry 'Duet' won't be found in your avarage landscape! Small, arching branches; medium green shade drained

leaves with distinct yellow margins. Small white fruit late summer persisting

through mid-autumn.

Dwarf French Mulberry Callicarpa dichotoma shrub Diminutive form of our native American shrub. Highly ornamental. Purple berries JFN 3-4' soft pink Su-F N N Sun Moist

'Issai' follow pink flowers.

Heavy Berry Callicarpa Callicarpa japonica dec shrub Billowy, open, arching branches; lined with little tufted clusters of tiny flowers GN 4 - 6' white to pale mid - late Su N N part shade / average

'Heavy Berry' followed by robust, plump show-stopping glossy purple-violet berries. pink full sun

Bottlebrush Callistemon rigidus ev shrub Native of Australia. Aromatic gray-green leaves. New foliage reddish-green. Flower HH 8-6'/ brilliant red late Sp early Y Y full sun - porous well-

mass in shape of bottlebrush … dense cylindrical, brilliant red spikes sporting 6-4' Su with few some shade drained soil

oodles of bristlelike stamens. blooms into F

Egao Corkscrew Camellia sasanqua ev shrub Lovely salmon pink flower. But it's the curly zig-zag growth that is most appealing. GN 10-20' salmon - pink late W N N Part Shade - Normal - Moist

Camellia 'Egao Corkscrew' Unique! /5-12' Part Sun

High Fragrance Camellia hybrid 'High ev shrub Very fragrant, large blossoms, Upright spreading growth. GN 4-6' Pink late W - early N N Part Sun Average

Camellia Fragrance' Sp

Black Magic Camellia Camellia japonica 'Black ev shrub Very dark glossy red. Unusual rose form. Almost weird. Holly like leaves. GN glossy red N N Sun Moist

Magic' Upright.

Holly Bright Camellia Camellia japonica 'Holly ev shrub Named for similarity with Holly foliage. Semi-double flowers in deep crimson-pink HH 10-12' deep crimson- Late W N N Part Shade - Average -

Bright' with creped petals. Slow growing, upright to spreading shrub or small tree with age. /3-10' pink Part Sun Moist

Oval, glossy, leaves and profuse winter to spring blooming flowers.

Margaret Davis Picotee Camellia japonica ev shrub White peony-form with magenta rose thin border. Slow and compact growth. GN 8'

white, thin Sp N N part shade / average

Camellia 'Margaret Davis Picotee' magenta rose full sun

border

Queen Bessie Camellia Camellia japonica ev shrub Large, semi-double blooms. Vigorous grower with upright habit. Extremely cold GN 8 - 10' white with late W - early N N part shade / average

'Queen Bessie' hardy. faint trace of S full sun

pink

Rose Dawn Camellia Camellia japonica 'Rose ev shrub Formal double flowers in a deep rose-pink on a spreading rose form. Medium to HHGN 15'/8' deep pose- Spring N N Part Shade - Average -

Dawn' large. Mid season. Beautiful foliage. Named in 1942! pink Part Sun Moist

Sea Foam Camellia Camellia japonica 'Sea ev shrub Large double formal bloom; blooms late in season GN White N N Part sun Average

Foam'

Tama-No-Ura Camellia Camellia japonica ev shrub Unique picoteed seedling variety from Japan. Bright red with heavy white border. GN red with white mid-season N N Sun Moist

'Tama-No-Ura' Single, small to medium mid-season blooms like peppermint candy. Vigorous, tall border

and pendulous! Unique.

Willard Scott Camellia Camellia japonica ev shrub Pale pink edged deeper. Medium. Peony to formal. Vigorous. Early-mid. GN pale pink / early-mid N N Sun Moist

'Willard Scott' deeper edge

La Pepperment Camellia japonica 'La ev shrub Blush striped rose colored flowers. Some solid rose. Compact habit with slow, GN 4-5' white with late W - early N N dappled Average

Camellia Peppermint' sturdy growth dark pink Sp shade

striping to

rose

Okan Camellia Camellia 'Okan' ev shrub White to blush striped pink and red flowers. Flat open Higo style flower. Lovely! GN white to blush N N Part Sun Average

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Gulf Glory Camellia Camellia sasanqua 'Gulf ev shrub "Forgotten" cultivar. Maybe one of the best pure white flowers. Vigorous and GN 9-10' pure white, early N N Part sun Average

Glory' upright. prominent

yellow stamen



Hana Jiman Camellia Camellia sasanqua ev shrub Large single white edged magenta. Early, fragrant. A prized variety dating from KN 5-10' pink w/white F N N Sun Moist

'Hana Jiman' 1858 with strong, upright, yet compact, growth.

October Dawn Camellia Camellia sasanqua ev shrub GN F N N Shade - Part Moist

'October Dawn' Sun

October Inspiration Camellia sasanqua ev shrub Tall growing, fall blooming. Ruffled, double white flower with a picotee magenta GN 15' double white F N N light sun / moist to wet

Camellia 'October Inspiration' edge. Very striking!!! with picotee deep shade

magenta edge



October Orchid Camellia Camellia sasanqua ev shrub Huge quantities of small orchid pink blends. Tight, compact, conical to rounded GN 8' orchid pink F N N sun moist, well-

'October Orchid' habit. blends drained

Sarrel Camellia Camellia sasanqua ev shrub A cascading habit shows off large, lavender-pink semi-double to loose peony-form GN 2' pink early N N Sun Moist

'Sarrel' flowers against vertical flowers.Good in hanging baskets or as a groundcover.

Developed by Bob Green Nurseries, Fairhope, Alabama in 1978. Best in light

shade

Fragrant Pink Camellia Camellia sp. 'Fragrant Ev Shrub Fragrant deep pink peony-form flowers GN 10-12 ' Pink W N N Sun to Part well-

Pink' Shade drained

Tiny Princess Camellia Camellia sasanqua ev shrub Tiny soft pink bell-like fragrant flowers in profusion. Winter bloomer. Upright GN 4-5'/ soft pink February - N N Partial Sun Average

'Tiny Princess' willowy growth. 4-5' March

Camellia toucheria Camellia toucheria ev shrub White bloom with yellow stamens; sun; dry; evergreen. Matures at 15' DD 15' white with Sun Dry

spectabilis spectabilis yellow

stamens

Transnokoensis Camellia ev shrub Each flower has 5-6 white petals that surround a cylindrical clump of yellow tipped GN 6-10' white with W - mid Sp N N filtered light / moist, well-

Camellia transnokoensis stamens. Outermost petals are marked with a distinctive red spot. yellow tipped part shade drained

stamens

White Sentinel Camellia Camellia sasanqua ev shrub Cold hardy single white flowers. Small pointed leaves on compact, very upright, GN white N N Partial Sun Average

'White Sentinel' fast grower.

Trumpet Vine Campsis radicans vine Clusters of large tubular flowers. Attracts birds. HH 30' orange-red Su Y Y Sun Moist

Canna Canna sp. perennial Some red, some orange, some fancy ones too and the old time “Indian Shot” – all HH 2' red, yellow, bloom cycles N N Sun Dry

easy to grow white, pink, from Su-early

orange or frost

mottled!

Canna Lily "Tropicanna Canna 'Tropicanna perennial bold green leaves, beautifully topped off in summer with bright yellow-edged HH 4-6' orange-yellow Su-F Sun - light plenty

Gold" Gold' orange flowers. shade

Chile Pequin Capsicum annum perennial Mounding shrub covered with tiny white flowers and bright red “bird‟s eye” peppers HHTS 2-3' white Sp - F N N Sun or Shade Loamy, well-

much of the year. Does well in containers. Birds love fruit! drained

Red Rooster Carex comans `Red perennial Dense, tufted, arching habit with narrow evergreen foliage. Leaves of this NC 18-24" red seed N N partial to full moist, well-

Ornamental Grass Rooster` grass ornamental grass are copper-red to light brown. Great as a border, mass planting, heads sun drained

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Variegated Japanese Carex morrowii 'Ice grass Bright groundcover for shady spot. Clumping form. Shiny dark green wide leaves GF 12-18" wheat Sp-Su N N sun or shade not picky

Sedge Dance' outlined in white. Spreads slowly, filling in spots, discouraging weeds!

Oshima Sedge Carex oshimensis 'Gold grass Small clumping grass, heavily arching foliage, pale yellow leaves with green GF 10-15" tan May N N full sun well-drained

Strike' margins, resembles Evergold, but with narrower green margin.

Sparkler Sedge Grass Carex phyllocephalla grass Gorgeous, attention grabbing, clump forming evergreen sedge. Whorls of dramatic GF 18" brown Sp N N light shade moist, well-

'Sparkler' white and green foliage topping 12- 15' stems resemble Fourth of July sparklers. clump drained



Winter Cassia Cassia (Senna) shrub Winter bloomer that puts on a wonderful floral display around the holiday season ... GF 8-12/ light yellow - F and W Y N Full Sun Light - well

bicapsularis 8-10' deep golden drained

Candle Bush Cassia alata shrub Flowers like flat yellow candles. Leaves fold together at night. Host to many TS 10-15' yellow Su-F Y N Sun Dry

varuetues of sulfur butterflies.

Cassia Cassia corymbosa shrub Airy small tree with lots of yellow fall flowers and winter seedpods. HH 8-10' yellow Su-F N N Sun Moist

Golden Wonder Senna, Cassia splendida tree Displays a profusion of large, golden-yellow blooms. Provides dazzling fall color HH 16/14' yellow early F - W Y N Sun Average to

Late- Blooming Cassia with flowers rather than foliage! An evergreen tree well suited to fitting in limited Moist

spaces.

Northern Catalpa Catalpa speciosa tree Upright panicle of white, bell shaped flowers with orange strips and purple spots NC 40-70' white with late Sp N N sun - partial not picky but

and strips; long bean like fruit mid-summer into fall; yellow fall color. orange and shade prefers moist,

purple well-drained

Hackberry, Sugar Celtis laevigata tree Quirky warts on trunk; good for shade; pollution telerant, butterfly host. Native tree. HH 50' Y N Sun Moist

Hackberry

Brazilian Bachelor's Centrathemum tender Delightful masses of purple pompom shaped flowers. Fragrant foliage smells of HH 2/2' lavender blue Su to frost N N full sun moist, well-

Button intermedium perennial pineapple. Upright, compact, fast grower. … dilly, dilly drained

Buttonbush Cephalanthus shrub Attracts bees; vigorous grower, unusal button blooms are showy in Spring HH 10' cream Sp Y N Sun Moist

occidentalis

Eastern Redbud Cercis canadensis tree Native tree with magenta blooms on zigzag branches. Early spring bloomer; must JFN 20' pink Sp N N Sun Dry

be kept on the dry side.

Yellow Cestrum Cestrum auranticum tropical A large, root hardy tropical-looking shrub displaying large showy clusters of bright TS 4-6' yellow Sp-F Y Y Full Sun

yellow 1” tubular flowers spring to fall followed by spherical, fleshy white berries for

the birds! Responds well to pruning.

Pink Cestrum Cestrum elegans - pink shrub Upright grower, practically ever-blooming, attractive 1" pink flowers appear in HHSF 5-8' pink Su - Fall Y Y Full Sun / Dry

clusters on the new shoots followed by red berries Part Shade

Purple Cestrum Cestrum elegans - shrub Fast growing vining shrub with arching growth habit. Tubular blossoms in spring HHSF 10/10' purple Sp - Su Y Y Part Shade Average

purple and summer followed by showy red berries.

Night Blooming Jasmine Cestrum nocturnum shrub Tubular flowers give off intense frangrance at night. Small white flowers bloom late HH 8-12' white Su N N Sun Moist

summer.

Iwai Nishiki Quince Chaenomeles 'Iwai dec shrub Spectacular spring display of double, deep-red camellia-like flowers. Fall fruit. Low VDG 3-4' red Sp N N full sun - light moist, well-

Nishiki' spreading form. shade drained

Cameo Flowering Chaenomeles speciosa shrub Beautiful apple blossom-like double flowers in spring before glossy dark green JFN 3/3' pale peach early Sp N N Sun - Light Average

Quince 'Cameo' foliage appears. Real show stopper! Shade

Contorted Quince Chaenomeles speciosa shrub Twisted, turned growth; clusters of peach / white cup shaped flowers; great GN 4-5' peach / white late W - early N N full sun / moist

'Contorta' container plant. Sp shade





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Crimson N' Gold Quince Chaenomeles speciosa shrub Brilliant red flowers, bigger than the average quince bloom, set off by golden GN 2-3' red with late W - early N N Sun - Part Average

'Crimson N' Gold' stamens show up before the leaves. Long blooming season. golden yellow Sp Shade

centers

Inland Sea Oats Chasmanthium perennial Beach scenes in your garden all winter. Leaves and persistent seed heads turn to HH 18-36" tan/brown Su N N Sun Moist

latifolium bronze.

Wintersweet Chimonanthus praecox shrub Upright deciduous shrub. Pendant, wonderfully fragrant yellow winter blooms. GN 6-8' fragrant yellow W N N full to filtered moist, well-

sun drained

Chinese Fringe Tree Chionanthus retusis tree Showier than native species. Knockout when in bloom with clouds of fleecy white VDG 20' 30' white May/ N N Sun Moist

panicles. Rounded glossy leaves. Lovely even when not in bloom. Easy to grow in June

any soil. Everyone should have this tree!

Chinese Fringe Tree Chionanthus retusus small tree / Chinese form of mative Fringetree. Oodles of puffy snow white blooms, plus deep JFN 15-20' near white late W - early N N Sun - Part Moderate

'China Snow' 'China Snow' large shrub green foilage, exfoliating bark, yellow fall color and blue egg shaped summer fruit Sp Shade

make this a knockout plant for all seasons.

Grancy Greybeard, Chionanthus virginicus tree Native. Spreading open crown. Panicles of creamy white fragrant flowers in May. HH 12-20'/ white Sp Y N Sun - Part moist, well-

Fringe Tree Dark blue fall fruit fodder for birds. 12-20' Shade drained

Morning Cloud Chitalpa Chitalpa tashkentensis dec tree Cascading willowy branches; vigorous airy shrub/tree that produces "cloud" of NC 25 /25' white with rich Su to F N N sun medium dry

`Morning Cloud` large clusters of white flowers with rich purple streaks beginning in summer and purple streaks

persisting into fall.

Solid Spider, Airplane Chlorophytum comosum perennial Hanging baskets, groundcover, Halloween decorations! White striped. HH 8-12" white heat of Su N N Sun Dry

Plant

Variegated Airplane Chlorophytum comosum perennial Hanging baskets, groundcover, Halloween decorations! White striped. HH 8-12" white heat of Su N N

Plant, Spider Plant 'variegatum'

Country Girl Aster Chrysanthemum perennial A tough garden chrysanthemum that takes our heat & humidity. Slowly colonizes a TS 18"- pale pink F Y N Full sun -part moist,

'Country Girl' corner of the garden and explodes with 2"-3" pale pink Shasta Daisy-like flowers in 24" shade well-

the fall. Butterflies! drained

Silk Grass-fall blooming Chrysopsis graminifolia perennial 1-3' perennial; yellow flowers July-October; Silver-gray grasslike foliage. Sun to DD 1-3' yellow July - October Sun - Part Average

Aster part shade. Shade

Calamondin Orange Citrofortunella mitis citrus Prized for its ornamental value and fragrant flowers, would be a great dooryard tree SN 12-15' white late W - early N N Sun Moist

Tree in a sheltered location. Hardy. Fruit used in marmalade Sp

Key Lime Citrus aurantifolia citrus Get the pie shells ready for the real deal. Small, thin-skinned fruit with a delicate SN 10-12' white with all year N N full sun moist, well-

aroma. purple tinge drained

on edges

Meyer Lemon Citrus limon 'Meyer' citrus Hardiest of all dwarf lemon trees; withstands temperatures to 18 degrees. Prolific SN 15/12' white Late W N N part - full sun moist, well-

producer of fruits sweeter than grocery store varieties. drained

Variegated Lemon Citrus limon 'Variegated' citrus Smooth textured, variegated evergreen foliage. Pale pink fragrant blooms. Suitable SN 4-6' pale pink late W - early N N full sun consistently

for growing in pot. Sp moist

Meiwa Sweet Kumquat Fortunella.crassifolia citrus Round fruit with spicy sweet peel and pulp. SN 8-15' white Sp N N Sun Dry

'Meiwa'

Ruby Red Grapefruit Citrus paradisi 'Ruby sm tree Vitamin C,Lycopene and low glycemic index! SN 16-20' white mid W - Sp N N sun well-

Red' drained

Ponkan Mandarin Citrus reticulata sm tree Tangerines are fun foods for children and grown-ups, easy to peel and eat. SN 8-20'/ white late W - early N N mon well-

'Ponkan' 8-20' Sp drained



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LA Sweet Oranges Citrus sinensis ‘Hamlin’ sm tree one of the earliest harvested Harvest in November SN 25'/25' white March sun well-

drained

Blood Oranges Citrus sinensis 'Moro' sm tree deep purple colored flesh. Fruit is smaller than average fruit SN 15'/15' white March sun well-

drained

Louisiana Early Citrus unshiu 'Louisiana citrus Juicy fruits ripen early September through mid-October. SN

Satsuma Early'

Owari Satsumas Citrus unshiu 'Owari' citrus Palm sized and juicy, these satumas nearly peel themselves. Early ripening and SN 10-15' white/near very late W - N N sun/part average

cold-hardy to 15 degrees. /8-15' white Sp shade

Clematis crassifolia Clematis crassifolia ev vine Vigorous! Beautiful foliage reason enough to grow it. Large thick textured, dark GN 10-12' yellow July N N full - part sun average, well-

green heart shaped leaves with silver variegation. drained

Ramona Clematis Clematis 'Ramona' vine Large-flowered variety. Pale, lavender-blue flowers may reach 6”-8” across. TS 8-10' pale lavender- mid Su and N N full to part sun moist, well-

Flowers followed by distinctive seed pods that appear as attractive, fluffy clusters. blue early F drained



Rouge Cardinal Clematis 'Rouge vine Large-flowered variety. Crimson red flowers may reach 4”-6” across. Flowers TS 8-12' crimson red mid Su and N N full to part sun moist, well-

Clematis Cardinal' followed by distinctive seed pods that appear as attractive, fluffy clusters. early F drained

Pagoda Flower Clerodendron perennial Large handsome multi-stemmed perennial. Likes it warm and muggy. Huge showy TS to 13' orange-red Su - F N Y Shade Moist, Well-

Clerodendron buchananii var. fallax shrub flower clusters held above the 10 - 12" tropical looking leaves. Grows fast (3 - 5' Drained

per season), colonizes slowly. Hummer favorite.

Cashmere Bouquet Clerodendron bungei perennial Flat clusters of rose-pink flowers HH 5' pink-purple Su Y N Sun Dry

Bleeding Heart Clerodendron delectum vine Glossy dark green foliage. Blooms similar to other Bleeding Heart vines except the GF 4-6' deep red with late Sp - early N N full sun to drought

Clerodendrom deep red flowers have purple to lavender bract behind them. One of the few vines purple to Su partial shade tolerant

that will bloom in the shade. lavender bract

Musical Notes Clerodendron incisum perennial A must have for music lovers and plant nuts! Produces heavy cycles of flower TS 4' white all full sun to lt moist,

Clerodendron shrub buds shaped like musical notes. The buds burst open to a profusion of herald shade well-

trumpet shaped creamy-white flowers. Root hardy perennial in mild winters, drained

responds well to pruning. Also grows well in containers. Prefers a bit of afternoon

shade in the summer. Plant in fertile humus, well-drained soil.

Borneo Sunset Pagoda Clerodendron perennial Erect, open semiwoody shrub, evergreen, tropical-looking 12" leaves ... burgundy GF 5 - 6' red-orange Sp-F nect Y Full Sun Moist, well

Flower paniculatum 'Borneo shrub in high light. Huge clusters of orange-red or scarlet funnel-shaped flowers form ar drained

Sunset' tiered cluster like a Japanese pagoda high above foliage. Burgundy leaves in high

light. Does NOT sucker. Fast growing, best in rich, slightly moisture-retentive soil.



Borneo Sunset Pagoda Clerodendron perennial Erect, open semiwoody shrub, evergreen, tropical-looking 12" leaves. Huge TS 3'-5'/ red-orange Sp-F N N Sun Moist

Flower paniculatum 'Borneo shrub clusters of orange-red or scarlet funnel-shaped flowers form tiered cluster like a 2'-3'

Sunset' Japanese pagoda high above foliage. Burgundy leaves in high light. Does NOT

sucker. Fast growing, best in rich, slightly moisture-retentive soil.

Turk's-Turban, Sky Clerodendron perennial Rare clerodendrum with hanging white flowers like a fountain. Semiwoody shrub, HH 6-9' white Y Y Full Sun - regular

Rocket, Bowing Lady Sahelangii (syn. shrub only slightly, if at all, branched. Hollow stem with elliptic leaves in whorls of four on Light Shade

Indicum) short petioles. Huge inflorescence consists of many tubular snow white flowers in a

terminal cluster up to 2' long. 4" flowers droop downward, with expanded corollas

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Red Wine Bleeding Clerodendron vine Tropical, twining vine, dramatic foliage, and flowers the color of a fine red wine. TS 4-10' wh/red Sp-F nec Part Sun moist

Heart Vine thomsoniae 'Red Wine' to Shade

Java Red Clerodendron Clerodendron Vine Trop, twining vine, dramatic flower,foliage GF 4-10' red Sp-F nec Part Sun moist

thomsonides java red to Shade

Harlequin Glorybower Clerodendron perennial Glory be; it‟s a clerodendron tree! White to mauve flowers. Multiple trunks. Tree HH 15' white mid- Su-F N N Sun Moist

trichotomum shrub festooned with clusters of delightfully fragrant flowers.

Blue Clerodendron Clerodendron perennial Superior shrub for summer bloom, clump forming, good in shrub border. HH 4' blue Su N N Sun Moist

ugandense

Wallichii Clerodenrum, Clerodendron wallichiishrub Extremely glossy, dark green, tropical-looking foliage with 10” – 12” weeping TS 15' white F-Sp light shade moist, well-

White Waterfalls panicles of soft creamy-white flowers with red calyxes. Flowers are reminiscent of drained

Clerodendron, Bridal's „Blue Butterfly Bush‟ in shape. Responds well to pruning and can be grown as a

Veil shrub or small tree.

Red Bleeding Heart Vine Clerodendrum vine Gorgeous red to purple flowers against dark green large shiny leaves makes this a GF 4-10' red Sp-F nec N Part Sun moist

thomsoniae 'Java Red` wonderful addition to your shade garden vine collection. Blooms spring to fall. to Shade



Ruby Spice Clethra alnifolia `Ruby dec shrub Fragrant,deep pink bottlebrush flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other insects DD 4-6 / deep pink Jully - August Y Y Full Sun - Moist

Summersweet Sweet Spice' late summer and early fall. Will tolerate clay soil and full shade. Yellow fall color 4-6' Part Shade

Pepper Bush extends the season of interest.

Mexican sweetspire Clethra pringlii (Entire- ev shrub Mid-summer flowers- white racemes GN 5-6' White Su N Sun to

leaf form) Shade

Sun Coleus Henna Coleus 'Henna' annual Attractive foliage adds contrast to landscapes and containers. Called „Sun Coleus‟ HH 24 - grown for na N N full sun - full moist, well-

because of their ability to perform well in full sun as well as shade. Color best and 36" foliage shade drained

boldest in sun!

Tea Cup Elephant Ear Colocasia e. `Tea Cup` perennial One of a kind! Leaves rise upright on dark purple stems in a cup-like pose. True GF 3 - 4' grown for NA N N 75% shade moist

eye popper when the sun shines down on 'Tea Cup' leaves and leaf tissue and foliage

purple veins are illuminated. 3-4', 65-75% shade.

Imperial Taro Colocasia antiquorum perennial Large black leaves with dramatic green veins, very cold hardy, spreads by stolons, GF 30 - pale yellow Su, F N N full, part moist

illustrus grows well in water. 36" shade

Heart-Shaped Elephant Colocasia esculenta perennial Shiny Valentine shapes; seems indestructible HH N N Sun or shade Moist

Ears

Cranberry Taro (Purple Colocasia esculenta perennial Handsome, bold tropical with dusty charcoal-black foliage 2' long on burgundy GF 3'-4' yellow N N Shade Moist

Leaf), Black Magic Taro 'Black Magic' stems. Very cold hardy.



Chicago Harlequin Colocasia esculenta Aquatic Blue-green leaves, variegated stems, fast grower. GF 4-6' Su Full sun or moist

Colocasia 'Chicago Harlequin' part shade

Colocasia "Mojito" Colocasia esculenta perennial Looking to add another wild and crazy elephant ear to your garden? Drink up! GF 3 - 6' grown for NA N N partial to full wet

'Mojito' Colocasia 'Mojito', named after the popular Cuban mixed drink, has amazing (depen foliage shade

leaves medium green with dark purple flecks throughout...just too cool! Can be ds on

planted in shallow water. soil)

Black-Leaf Elephant Ear Colocasia esculenta perennial More elephants getting darker in the sun. HH Sun or shade Moist

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Tea Cup Elephant Ear Colocasia esculenta perennial One of a kind! Leaves rise upright on dark purple stems in a cup-like pose. True GF 3 - 4' grown for NA N N sun / part sun average

'Tea Cup' eye popper when the sun shines down on "Tea Cup leaves and leaf tissue and foliage

purple veins are illuminated.

Mexican Olive Cordia boissieri sm tree Rare. Sinuous trunk; velvety silver-green leaves; showy 3" trumpet-shaped white TS 20' white late Sp - early N N full sun drought

flowers. Yellow-green olive like fruit … not for human consumin'! Su tolerant

Hawaiian Ti Cordyline fruticosa ev shrub Palmlike evergreen shrub with strong, usually unbranched trunk. Many cultivars HH to 10' yellowish/ at maturity N N Part Shade / Moist

are selected for their beautiful foliage: glossy green, reddish purple, or marked with reddish Full Sun

various combinations of purple, red, yellow or white. The fruits are red berries.



Dwarf Tickseed Coreopsis auriculata perennial Bright sunny flowers last a long time. HH 5 - 9" yellow Sp - F Y N Sun Dry

'nana'

Evergreen Dogwood Cornus angustata tree Chinese evergreen form of the native; same fall coloring and red berries for JFN 20-25' white Sp N N Sun Dry

wildlife, more dependable, easier to grow.

Parsley Hawthorn Crataegus marshallii tree Unusual leaf form, beautiful bark, birds eat Fall berries. JFN 15' white Sp N N Sun not picky

Mayhaw Crataegus opaca tree Birds eat fruit, you eat mayhaw jelly. JFN 15' white Sp N N Sun Moist

Native Crinum Crinum americanum bulb Semi-aquatic. Large spidery white flowers. 2' white Su N N Shade Average

Carol's Dark Pink Crinum sp. bulb Wonderfully fragrant big rich, longlasting, repeat flowering clusters. More trumpet-- HH 24 - pink early Su N N full sun - part average, well-

Crinum like than some. Lime green leaves, not fussy. 36" shade drained

Deb's Giant Purple Crinum sp. bulb Wonderfully fragrant big rich, longlasting, repeat flowering clusters. More trumpet-- HH 24 - purplish pink early Su N N full sun - part average, well-

Crinum like than some. Lime green leaves, not fussy. 36" shade drained

Crocosmia, Montbretia Crocosmia 'pottsii' perennial GREAT CUT FLOWER Abundant orange-red loose baby gladiolas; bulbs go forth HH 2' orange early Su Y N Sun Moist

and multiply

Mexican Cigar Plant, Cuphea micropetala tender Larger version of Cuphea ignea with two-toned flowers. Prefers light, well drained SH 36-48" yellow to Sp-F Y Y Full Sun Dry

Giant Cigar Plant perennial soil; keep well watered; tolerates heat and humidity; tender perennial grown as an orange with

shrub annual red tips

Plum Mist Cuphea Cuphea 'Plum Mist' small shrub Two-tone flowers in light and dark lavender against medium green evergreen HH 10 - light and dark Sp-F N N Sun Dry side of

foliage. Exceptionally floriferous, well-branched, low growing compact plant. Part of 12" lavender moist

the Southern Living Plant Collection.

Pleated Aspidistra Curculigo capitulata ev perennial Blooms at ground level in early Spring; gives a textured tropical look to the shade HH 18-30" yellow Sp N N Sun Moist

garden.

Pink Siam Tulip Ginger Curcuma a. 'Pink Siam ginger Tulip from Thailand? Almost! Stiff, narrow leaves closely resemble large tulip TS 18-24' soft pink Su N N full to part sun moist, well-

Tulip' foliage. Elegantly erect, soft pink flower superficially resembles tulip in bloom. drained

Wonderful cut flower. Go dormant in November; return in May. Slowly multiplies

into a beautiful clump.

Emerald Choco Zebrina Curcuma alisimatifolia ginger True collector species. Same fabulous foliage of the species, but inflorescence is a TS 2' dark rose ink all Su long N N medium to full evenly moist

Siam Tulip Ginger 'Emerald Choco spike of dramatic apple green bracts with chocolate-bronze stripes at the base and sun

Zebrina' dash of chocolate in the throat. Lavender flowers be deep within the bracts. Bract

spike long-lasting and makes a wonderful cut flower. Go dormant in November;

return in May. Slowly multiplies into a beautiful clump.

Hidden Ginger Curcuma petiolata ginger Big pink-white-yellow-purple blooms tucked in the center of these tough plants HH 3-4' pink-white- Su N N Sun Dry

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Variegated Hidden Curcuma petiolata ginger Similar to the common Hidden Lily except that leaves are beautifully variegated. HH 3' white wih pink Su N N light shade moist, well-

Ginger Lily [pink form] variegata 'Emperor' tops drained

Hidden Cone Ginger Curcuma zedoaria perennial Large waxy inflorescence w/maroon bracts and yellow flowers emerging before the HH 4' maroon/yellow Sp N N Sun Moist

leaves.

Sago Palm Cycas revoluta cycad Palm-like form for small spaces. Very dramatic; wants to be noticed, acts like a HH 5-10' N N Sun Moist

palm but it‟s not

Fruiting Quince Cydonia sinensis dec tree Has it all goin' on! Upright branching; dense; flaking gray-green to brown bark. JFN 10 - pink petal with Sp N N sun - part moist, well-

Fragrant flowers; fragrant citron yellow fruit; yellow to red fall color. Easy to 20' white base shade drained

transplant; long lived.

Papyrus, Bulrush, Cyperus papyrus perennial A popular plant for detail design. This perennial grows well in full sunlight to HH 6'/3' white late winter Sun Moist

Umbrella Plant partial shade.

"Titi" Little Leaf Cyrilla Cyrilla parviflora 'Kristi' shrub Small leaf form with pale pink flowers. Hails from Graydon Beach Florida! Smaller DD to 6' pale pink

late Sp - early N N Sun Moist

leaves and finer texture than C. racemiflora. Su

Titi Cyrilla racemiflora ev shrub Say it "tie-tie". Bees love it! Star of Plantfest '01 tee shirt. Good patio tree, LG 10-15' white racemes May/June N N Sun Moist

attractive year-round … good Fall color.

Orion Novelty Dahlia Dahlia 'Orion' perennial Long flowering. Great cut flower. Effective in a large display against wooded HH 38 - pale yellow July - Frost Y N sun average

background or at back of perennial border. Pointed-petaled flowers 4-8" in 40" with red-violet

diameter, up to 15 flowers per plant. edges

Queen Anne's Lace Daucus carrota perennial Cultivated carrot's wild Mama. Introduced from Europe as medicinal plant. Likes to HH 1 - 3' white May - October Y N Sun Dry

hang out in dry fields and along roadsides.

Frosty Whte Deutzia Deutzia `Frosty White' dec shrub Large, graceful shrub that explodes into a cloud of fragrant white flowers mid TS 8' white mid Sp Y N Sun - Light Moist - Well-

spring. Butterfly magnet. Has both dark green and foliage with yellow mottled Shade Drained

variegation.

Blue Evergreen Dichroa febrifuga shrub Delightful small shrub; deep green foliage. Tiny white and blue flowers; brilliant, GN 4 - 6' white and blue Sp - Su N N full - part sun average

Hydrangea 'Evergreen Hydrangea' metallic blue fruit.

White-Topped Sedge Dichromena … old Aquatic Bog grass with triangular white blooms all summer HH 15" white bract all Su N N Sun Moist

name. New name:

Rhynchospora colorata

Yellow African Iris Dietes bicolor 'Moraea' perennial Tough evergreen clumps of tall grass-like foliage. Hardy clumps bloom all HH 30" yellow Sp-Su Sun Dry

summer.

Vegetable Fern Diplazium esculentum fern Glossy spreader to 4‟ high, okay with summer swelter HH 4' na na N N Sun Moist

Evergreen Solomon's Disporopsis pernyi perennial Tough-as-nails genus from the rocky mountains of southern China. Arching 15" NC 15" white late Sp N N partial to full consistently

Seal stems rise from pencil-sized, underground, slowly spreading rhizome. Each stem is shade moist soil

adorned with glossy black-green oblong leaves. In late spring, each leaf axil is

home to a small, white, bell-like flower. Makes superb show in the woodland

garden!

Night Heron Fairy Bells Disporum cantoniense perennial Lustrous deep red-burgundy foliage in spring fades to greenish-purple in summer. NC 6' cream April - July N N shade, part evenly moist

`Night Heron` Terminal clusters of creamy bell-shaped flowers appear atop stunning 6-foot stems shade

early summer. Crops of glistening black-purple fruit follow. The overall appearance

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Evergreen Witchhazel Distylium myricoides ev shrub Unusual arching shrub with blue-green foliage and red flowers in late winter. GN 4/8' red late W N N light shade - moist

part sun

Measles Plant, Drimia Drimia maculata succulent Small clumping bulbous succulent with attactively spotted leaves and 12" flower GF 6" white, late Sp, Su N N Sun Dry

spikes. Great houseplant! fading

to green

Leatherwood Fern Dryopteris marginalis fern Bluish green to dull olive green arching fronds arise in a vase shape. Produces HH 18 - grown for na N N part to full moist, well-

large single crown; does not spread; hardy "har, har" evergreen. 24" foliage shade drained

Japanese Blueberry Elaeocarpus decipiens ev tree Bronze-red new growth then glossy green foliage. Ornamental effect: older leaves LO 30-40' white, late Sp, N N Sun to Moist

Tree turn bright reddish-orange before dropping. Tiny white scented flowers yield deep / blue-black early Su light Shade

blue-black berries in winter that won't stain sidewalks when crushed. 20-30' berries



Night Blooming Cereus Epiphyllum oxypetalum cactus-like Seriously scented bloom size of a dinner plate. Like your favorite pub, opens soon HH 8-10' white dusk to dawn N N Part Sun Average

as the sun goes down and stays open all night! Vining habit.

Eranthemum Pulchellum Eranthemum pulchellum perennial Electric blue flowers on a dense shrub. Tender perennial HH 5'/5' electric blue late Su - F N N Full - Part average

shrub Sun moisture

Loquat, Japanese Plum Eriobotrya japonica ev tree Small evergreen trees with fruit for people and other wild life HH N N Shade Average

Mexican Culantro Eryngium foetidum tender Prized in Latin American cooking. Used like cilantro but has stronger flavor. HHGF 18" med blue mid - late Su N N Full Sun - evenly moist

perennial Reseeds easily. Part Shade

Fireman's Cap, Crybaby Erythrina crista-galli tropical A stunning root hardy tropical tree. Red fireman‟s cap shaped flowers in 18”-24” HH 20' Red Su N Y Sun Moist

Tree panicles bloom many times thru the summer.

Mamou, Coralbean Erythrina herbacea shrubby Shocking spikes of bright red flowers for hummers and pods of red beans for birds. TS 3-8' bright red Su N N Sun Dry

perennial (er-ith-RY-nuh)

Pineapple Burgundy Eucomis comosa perennial Spicy visual impact. Swords of upright saturated 2 " wide by 18" long purple leaves TS 2/3' reddish-purple Su N N Full Sun to Well-Drained

Orchid 'Sparkling Burgundy' late spring through summer. Spikes of reddish purple tufted flower clusters look open to paler Light Shade

like small pineapples on a stick. Foliage fades to bronzy green at flowering. pink to white

flowers

Pineapple Lily Eucomis comosa perennial Dark burgundy strap-like leaves slowly change to olive geen; revert back TS 20 - smokey-pink late Su N N Sun Moist

'Sparkling Burgundy' dramatically as flowers fade. Flowers form on 20 - 30" stalks. Long lasting blooms 30"

resembling miniature purple pineapples.

Hyssopleaf Eupatorium perennial Dry meadow and sandy field native. Flat topped, cloud-like clusters of white fringed HH 2-3' white Su - F Y N sun - part sun dry

Thoroughwort hyssopifolium flowers. Very fine-textured foliage

Pencil Cactus Euphorbia tirucalli succulent Single or multiple trunks support a tangle of light green pencil thick succulent HH 20/6' insignificant N N Sun Dry

branches.

Green Thinly Margined Eurya Japonica 'Green ev shrub Very dwarf spreading plant with herringbone branching pattern and silver grey leaf GN 8 - 15' grown for W N N Shade Average

Eurya Japonica Thinly Margined' margins. Leaves turn deep red in winter. Used in Shinto ceremonies in Japan. A foliage

real beauty!

Pearlbush "The Bride" Exocorda x macrantha dec shrub Real "pearl" for your garden! Bushy, spreading habit, arching branches, oblong TS 3 - 4'/ white Sp - Su N N sun - part moist, well-

'The Bride' leaves and racemes of small white flowers in late spring -early summer. 3-4' shade drained

American Beech Fagus grandifolia dec tree The most elegant of trees. Not pollution tolerant. Fall bronze color. Leaves persist NC 50'-70' not April - early N N Sun Dry

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Curly Ligularia Farfugium tussilaginea ev perennial Crested frilled frans of gray-green foliage rimmed with pink highlights. TS 2' yellow Su-F N N Shade Dry

'Cristata'

Giant Ligularia Farfugium tussilaginea ev perennial Large dark green glossy round leaves. A tropical looking accent for shade that TS 2' yellow S-F N N Shade moist, well-

'Giant' grows into a 3‟ clump. Blooms with clusters of yellow daisy-like flowers on 4‟ stalks drained

in the fall.

Variegated Fatshedera Fatshedera lizei `Angyo tree vine Man-made bigeneric hybrid (fatsia x hedera). The thick, sweet gum-shaped leaves NC 60" na na N N part sun/light moist, well-

Star` of rich green are surrounded by a wide creamy white border and held along the shade drained

semi-upright free-form (nursery lingo for not straight) growing stems.

Brown Turkey Fig Ficus carica 'Brown dec tree Architectural, large, lobed leaves. Get the Ball jars ready whatever the variety! GB 10 - na purplish-brown N N full sun to part moist, well-

Turkey' Edible, sweet figs produced in summer. Won't tolerate standing water, but needs 20' fruit early Su shade drained

water when fruiting.

Celeste Fig Ficus carica 'Celeste' dec tree Southern Louisiana favorite! Perfect for the home garden and Ball jar friendly! GB 10 - na red-dark purple N N full sun to part moist, well-

Doesn't like wet feet, but needs water when fruiting. 20' fruit early Su shade drained



LSU Purple Fig Ficus carica 'LSU dec tree Vigorously growing fig produces fruit on young trees where other selections often GB 10 - na light brown to N N full sun to part moist, well-

Purple' require four to five years. Get Ball jars ready! Won't tolerate standing water, but 20' violet brown shade drained

needs water when fruiting. fruit early Su

Oakleaf Fig Ivy Ficus quercifolius groundcove Wonderfully textured ground cover for shade. Deep green, oak leaf shaped leaves LO 2-4" na na N N light shade humid, wet

r spread slowly to form a carpet 2-4” deep. An added bonus are the tiny figlets.

Prefers some shade.

Chinese Parasol Tree Firmiana simplex dec tree Umbrellas for shade, easy leaves to pick up HH 25-40' green and late Sp-early N N Sun Dry

orange Su

Forsythia Forsythia intermedia dec shrub Upright, arching, and spreading shrub covered with showy 4-lobed yellow flowers HH 8-10'/ yellow Sp Sun not picky

March-April. 10-12'

Camarosa Strawberry Fragaria x ananassa perennial An early-season June bearer with large, firm conical fruit, bright red color and good HHGB 6 - 10" white Sp and Su N N Full Sun - Well - Drained

'Carmarosa' flavor. Keeps well. Shallow-rooted plant grows 6-8 inches tall and 12-inches Part Shade

across.

Plumeria Frangipani tree Makes you want to do the "hula"! Large sausagelike branches; long leathery HH 15 - 8' white Sp N N Full Sun Moderate

leaves; flagrantly fragrant. some

afternoon

Shade

Golden Showers Galphimia glaucha shrub Showy tropical shrub with oblong blue-green leaves, red-brown stems. Numerous TS 3 - 6' yellow late Sp - F and Y N Sun Dry

Thryallis clusters of yellow flowers for butterflies and bees, almost ever-blooming, cover the sometimes

plant. Can be kept at 4' with occasional pruning. beyond!



Rosedown Hip Gardenia Gardenia jasminoides evergreen Very old shrub grown at Rosedown Plantation in St.Francisville prior to "War Of GN 5' White Sp N N full sun moist

'Rosedown Hip' shrub Northern Aggression". Flowers are okay, white single, fragrant. Fruit is spectacular

show of orange and yellow "hips" in fall.

Variegated Gardenia Gardenia jasminoides evergreen Striking creamy white and green foliage. Rounded habot. Must not have too much VDG 4' white N N protect from easy on the

'Variegata' shrub water; protect from afternoon sun. Resists bugs and diseases. afternoon sun water

'Pink Fountain' Gaura Gaura 'Pink Fountain' perennial Glowing pink flowers wave from on high above narrow reddish leaves. HH 2-3' pink Sp-F N Y Sun Dry





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Tahitian Bridal Veil Gibasis geniculata tender Old fashioned houseplant makes a delightful trailer in shady window boxes and HH 18-24" white all Sun - Part let dry

perennial containers. Fine textured purple/green leaves accented by dainty white baby's Shade between

breath flowers. Trailing stems root at the nodes, making it good as an annual waterings

groundcover. Likes humid conditions.

White Gladiolus Gladiolus x hortulanus perennial Sword shaped leaves; funnel-shaped flowers clustered along tall spikes. Many HH 30-40" we only have early Su N N Sun Moist

colors other than white --- red, yellow pink, lavendar, green and bicolors! /1' "vanilla"

Pink Globe Ginger Globba globbulifera ginger Short (18-24 inch) shade-loving ginger that produces round-shaped blooms all HH 18 - pink Su Shade Dry

(pink) summer long. The flowers are long lasting and can be used in floral arrangements. 24"



Yellow Dancing Ladies Globba schomburgkii ginger Hardy, sun-tolerant, yellow flowers bop all summer. HH 18" yellow all Su N N Sun Dry

Goldfish Plant Gloxinia sylvatica tender Tublular flowers pucker just like goldfish! Subtropical plant performs in the shade. HH 20-30" orange-red F- Shade Moist

perennial Grows well indoors, propagate by division. early W

Gordonia Gordonia axillaris ev tree If you like your eggs sunny side up, this one's for you. Dark glossy green leaves; GN 10-15' cream-white Sp-F N N Sun Dry

creamy white flowers with crimped petals and yellow stamens. w/ yellow

centers

Gymnaster Gymnaster savatieri perennial Erect, rhizomatous perennial features loose clusters of composite, pale blue or HH 18 - pale blue or late Su - Early Y Y Full Sun / Average

white, aster-like flowers and oblong, hairy, closely-toothed leaves. Good fresh cut 24" white F Part Shade

flower.

Russell Manning Rain Habranthus sp. 'Russell perennial Old selection with very LARGE funnel shaped flowers. Like a Habranthus robustus TS 6 - 10" lavender - all Su long N N full to half day well-drained

Lily Manning' bulb on steroids! The unopened buds are over 3” long. As the horizontially held cone- deep pink sun

shaped pink flowers open, they reveal a green base in the the throat of the flower.

The 10” boat-shaped green foliage arches gently upward, eventually forming large

attractive clumps.

Silverbell, Two Winged Halesia diptera dec tree Rounded, open, irregular habit with low branches; usually multistemmed. lg 15-30'/ white Sp N N Sun to part moist, avoid

15-25' shade drought

Large-flowered Silverbell Halesia diptera tree Stunning in bloom with flowers twice the size of species and long lasting seed JFN 20-30' white Sp N Y Sun Moist

magniflora pods.

Firebush, Hummingbird Hamelia patens dec shrub Hummingbird friendly! Showy in perennial or shrub bed. HH 3' reddish- Su to frost Y Y Sun Dry

Bush, African hamalia orange

Peach Ginger Lily Hedychium ginger Yellow flowers age to peach. HH 6-8' peach Su and F N N Sun Dry

augustifolium

Orange Butterfly Ginger Hedychium coccineum ginger Sexy hybrid with massed orange-red blooms. Grey-green foliage on strong, upright HH 6' orange-red early Su - F N N sun evenly moist

canes.

White Butterfly Ginger Hedychium coronarium ginger Fragrant white flowers on robust 6' plant. HH 4-6' white Su and F N N Sun Dry

Lily

Peach Delight Ginger Hedychium 'Peach ginger “Delightful” hybrid introduced by Tony Avent. Medium height to about 6‟ with pretty HH 6' peachy-pink Su N N part sun to moist, well-

Lily Delight' peachy-pink flowers with darker … almost orange center. Flower heads large, shade drained

showy, fragrant.

Tara Kahili Ginger Hedychium 'Tara ginger architectural structure, fragrant,cut flowers HH 5-7' orange Su, F nec ne Part Sun moist

Orange' c to Shade

Daylily (Double Hemerocallis 'Double perennial Easy to grow flowers with a long bloom season. Double lemon yellows and orange HH 24-36" yellow and late Sp-early F N N sun dry

Orange/Yellow) Orange/Yellow' flowers. orange



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Daylily (Orange) Hemerocallis fulva perennial Easy to grow flowers with a long bloom season. HH 24-36" orange late Sp-early F N N Sun Dry

'Orange'

Daylily (Orange) Hemerocallis 'Orange' perennial Easy to grow flowers with a long bloom season. HH 24-36" orange late Sp-early F N N mon dry



Ground Cover Ginger Hexastylus x Harperii perennial Patchy, evergreen groundcover with urn-shaped flowers and leaves that produce DD forms brown / March - early N N Shade Moist

herb strong ginger scent when crushed. Lovely mottled leaf variegation. low purple/ yellow June

groundcove mat mix

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Cranberry Hibiscus Hibiscus acetosella shrub Tender perennial sub-shrub. Bold addition to the garden. Deep red-purple foliage. HH 36 - rose - mauve repeat bloomer Y Y sun / part moist, well

Versatile edible and beautiful flower. 48" Sp - F shade drained



Papa's Hibiscus Hibiscus coccinea x perennial Large rose pink flowers with large leaves. Big blooms all summer. Spectacular. DD 5' rose- pink Su

grandiflora 'Papa's' shrub Given to us by a Baldwin County Master Gardener, and to him by his papa.



Red Texas Star Hibiscus coccineus perennial Can be planted directly into water; marijuana-like foliage. with red flowers yet! JFN 8' red Su-F Y Y Sun Moist

Hibiscus, Scarlet shrub

Hibiscus

White Texas Star Hibiscus coccineus alba perennial Narrow, upright habit; showy large white flowers. Bog tolerant! Tall, narrow shrub JFN 6-8' white mid Su Y Y Sun Moist

Hibiscus shrub with palmately divided foliage and large single 6” – 8” blooms in pure white.

Tough, hardy, adapts well to wet, heavy ground. Best in full sun. Striking accent or

background perennial. Cut back old stems after a hard freeze.



Neches River Hibiscus Hibiscus 'Dasycalyx' perennial Very rare, full, lush Texas native mallow. Wonderfully textured look of almost TS 3 - 4' white flowers, May to October Y N full sun not picky

shrub threadlike foliage, 3 - 4" white flowers. Terrific "water-smart" plant that is graciously deep pink to

accepting of wet or drought conditions. maroon

throats

Yellow Tree Hibiscus Hibiscus hamabo large Hardy, deciduous large shrub or small tree. Attractive, somewhat rounded leaves TS 10-12' sulphur-yellow Su N N full sun well-drained

shrub/small with a silver backing. Covered in summer with 3 - 4" bright sulphur-yellow flowers /10-12'

tree with a maroon center.

Passion Pink Flare Hibiscus moscheutos dec shrub Fun, fabulous, 4 x 4 fashion show all summer long! The Flare Hibiscus Series is TS 4'/4' cherry pink Sp-F N Y Full sun Moist, well

Hibiscus 'Pink Flare' hard to beat for beautiful, long blooming, tough, sun loving, soil tolerant, pest drained

resistant, root hardy perennial hibiscus! Developed in San Antonio Texas, so they

are Texas tough! Produces gorgeous 9”-10” bright cherry pink flowers on a well

behaved rounded “shrub”.

Confederate Rose Hibiscus mutabilis perennial Pink flowers age to Scarlet on this GWTW shrub HH 6-10' pink, aging to Sp-F N Y Sun Moist

scarlet

Althea Lucy (Rose Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy' perennial Shrub … or small tree. Numerous upright branches, 2 - 4" flowers July to HH 12/8' white with red July - N N sun/part sun average

Mallow) shrub September on current season's growth. Large single white flowers with prominent eye red September

red eye. Yellow fall color.

Althea, Red Heart (Rose Hibiscus syriacus 'Red perennial Shrub … or small tree. Numerous upright branches, 2 - 4" flowers July to HH 12' rose red July - N N sun/part sun average

Mallow) Heart' shrub September on current season's growth. Vigorous growing cultivar with double rose September

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Terri's Pink Hibiscus Hibiscus x paramutabilis dec shrub One of the finest of all the root hardy mallows! A non-stop bloomer of 6” bright pink TS 4-6' bright pink Sp-F N Y Sun, part Moist, well

'Terri' flowers spring thru November or till the first frost. Attractive maple-like foliage looks shade drained

good well into fall. „Terri‟s Pink is clean looking & does not produce seed pods.

Sun, part shade. Moist, well drained soil.

Terri's Pink Hibiscus Hibiscus x paramutabilis shrub One of the finest of the root hardy mallows. Blooms non-stop spring until frost. TS 4-6' bright pink Sp - F or until N N sun, part moist, well-

'Terri's Pink' Attractive maple-like foliage looks good well into fall, when most other mallows first frost shade drained

have totally defoliated. Clean looking. No seed pods.

Yellow Butterfly Hippeastrum evansiae bulb NEW! …and fairly rare to boot. Hails from dry forests of Bolivia and eastern TS 14" creamy yellow W - Sp N N Sun or part well- drained

Amaryllis foothills of the Andes. Don‟t see many yellow “Hippies” … this one sports pale shade

lemon flowers with green throat held on short stems with each bulb often producing

several flowering stems. Deserves a place in every collector‟s garden!



Hardy Amaryllis Hippeastrum johnsonii bulb Showy red spring blooms. Thick strap-shaped leaves. HH 1-2' red Sp N N Sun and Moderate

Shade

Amaryllis Hippeastrum sp. bulb Showy spring blooms … maybe red, maybe pink, peppermint, or a nice surprise. HH 2' red, pink, W-Sp N N Sun Dry

Thick strap-shaped leaves. red/white

Hosta "June's Fever" Hosta 'June's Fever' perennial Small, golden yellow leaves with irregular blue-green margins and lighter colored HH 16/25" lavender blue mid to late Su N Y part to full not picky

centers. shade

Hosta "Sum & Hosta 'Sum & perennial A botanical giant, 'Sum and Substance' averages 30 inches tall by 60 inches wide. HH 30/60" near white late July - N Y best with full not picky

Substance" Substance" Upright, heart-shaped, flat leaves have a glossy chartreuse hue that changes to lilac August morning sun

gold when exposed to more light. Near-white lilac blooms borne on leaning scapes

36 inches long appear from late July through mid-August.

Hosta "Wide Brim" Hosta 'Wide Brim' perennial Buttery yellow trimmed leaves, Forms attractive mounds of rippled heart-shaped HH 16"/ light purple mid to late Su N Y half day sun not picky

leaves that look good all season. Flower stems with light purple bells reach to two 24-36" to mostly

feet in mid to late summer. Able to handle more sun than many hostas. shade



Common Lacecap Hydrangea macrophylla shrub Flat topped flowers. HH 4-6' blue, pink Su Y N Sun Moist

Hydrangea

Hydrangea 'Blaumeise' Hydrangea macrophylla dec shrub Large, rich wedgewood blue lacecaps. Compact, sturdy grower. GN 5-6' wedgewood early-mid S N N full sun well drained

'Blaumeise' blue

Cardinal Red Mophead Hydrangea macrophylla dec shrub Upright, spreading shrub with sturdy, dark green serrated leaves that turn purple in KN to 6' scarlet red Su N N Sun - Part Moderate

Hydrangea 'Cardinal Red' fall. Domes of scarlet red flowers late summer. Shade

Fuji Waterfall Hydrangea macrophylla dec shrub Unusual double-flowered white Lacecap hydrangea with weeping habit. JFN 3 - 4' white / near July - August N N Sun - Part Moderate

Hydrangea 'Fuji Waterwall' white to pale Shade

pink

Variegated Hydrangea Hydrangea mariesii shrub 3-5‟, flat lavender-blue blooms in acid soil, attractive variegated creamy white and GF 3 - 5' lavendar- blue Su N N Part to full Average

variegata green foliage. shade

Riparia Spider Lily Hymenocallis riparia perennial Easy-to-grow hailing from the southwest Mexican states of Jalisco and Colima, TS 15" white June N N sun or part not picky

where it grows along streams. While it likes it wet, can be grown successfully in shade

typical garden soils. The 2' wide clumps of narrow fleshy green leaves are topped

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Aaron's Beard, St. Hypericum calicynum groundcove Bright new true golden foliage color for shady sites! Seldom flowers. New in the HHGB 15 - golden yellow late Sp - to F N N full - part Sun loose, well-

John's Wort 'Brigadoon' r trade. Good for pot culture or in relatively dry sites. 18" drained

relatively dry

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St. John's Wort Hypericum calycinum shrub Nice yellow flowers on a tidy nice shrub HH 2-3' yellow late Sp N N full sun - part Average

shade

St. John's Wort 'Creel's Hypericum densifl. ev shrub Evergreen shrub w/bright yellow flowers. Beautiful foliage DD 3'' yellow Sp-Su N N Sun Dry

Gold' 'Creel's Gold'

Creel's Gold St. John's Hypericum densiflorum ev shrub Evergreen shrub w/bright yellow flowers. Beautiful foliage DD 3'' yellow Sp-Su N N Sun Dry

Wort 'Creel's Gold'

Yellow Star Grass Hypoxis decumbens perennial Grass like foliage with intermittent bright yellow flowers HH 8-24" yellow Su-F N N Sun Moist

Eagleston Holly Ilex attenuata ev shrub White flowers in spring, bright persistent red berries in late Fall and Winter against HH 20-30' white Spring Part Shade - well-drained

'Eagleston' glossy, dark green leaves on a slender, conical shaped shrub. Full Sun

Helleri Holly Ilex crenata 'Helleri' shrub Boxwood look alike. Growth habit lower, more spreading. Leaves dark green, HH 3 - 4' greenish white lateSp - Early N N part shade - normal - moist

glossy, slightly scalloped edges. Berries small and black. Su full sun

Soft Touch Holly Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch' ev shrub Unusually soft texture for a holly. Decidedly "user friendly". Creates unobtrusive VDG 3-4' white Sp N N Sun Moist

mound of glossy green where you need it.

Finch's Gold-berried Ilex decidua 'Finch's dec shrub Unusual colored berries, some flowers and fruit in heavy shade. VDG 10-12' white/0-r Sp N N Sun Moist

Holly Gold' berries

Blue China Boy Holly Ilex meserveae 'China ev shrub Pollinator for 'China Girl'. VDG 8' white Sp N N Shade Moist

Boy'

Blue China Girl Holly Ilex meserveae 'China ev shrub One of the better blue hollies. Lusterous, dense, deep blue-green foliage; heavy VDG 8' white Sp N N Shade Moist

Girl' berrying. Does well in our southern heat. Needs a China Boy to cozy up to!



American Holly Ilex opaca ev tree Greeted the Pilgrims in 1620! Small tree, slow grower, pyramidal form to 40'. Small HH to white late Sp, red N N sun - part moist, well-

white flowers late spring, red berries maturing in fall lasting into winter just in time 40'/30' berries F into shade drained

to provide holiday trimmings. W

Delia Bradley American Ilex opaca 'Delia tree Large native specimen holly with olive green foliage and red berries fall to winter. HH 30/15' white lateSp - Early N N Sun - Part Average

Holly Bradley' Tight, pyramidal growth with dark green foliage and red fall berries. Su Sun

Winterberry Holly (red Ilex verticiliata'Sunset' dec shrub Leaves dark green in summer, yellow and purple in fall. LG 5 -10' white Sp N N Full Sun - Moderate -

fruit) Shade Wet

Winterberry Holly (red Ilex verticiliata'Sunset' dec shrub Leaves dark green in summer, yellow and purple in fall. Large, dark red fruits well VDG 5 -10' white Sp N N Full Sun - Moderate -

fruit) into winter. Shade Wet

Yaupon, 'Lynn Lowery' Ilex vomitoria, 'Lynn shrub/tree Elegant specimen/screening; bigger leaves and berries than species; easy to grow. DD 10-20' white/red fruit Sp N N Sun Moist

Lowery'

Florida Anise/Starbush Illicium floridanum ev shrub Excellent evergreen hedge or background for ornamentals. Fragrant foliage; LG 10' maroon Sp N N Shade Dry

unusual seed pods.

Variegated Florida Illicium floridanum. ev shrub Foilage is wavy, gray-green with gray-white margins. Flowers are 1", lavender-pink DD 6-10' pink Sp N N Full Sun-Part not picky

Anise tree 'Shady Lady' with strap- shaped petals. H 6- Shade

8' W

Henry Anise Tree Illicium henryii tree/shrub Evergreen anise-scented foliage and blooms in shade. GN 8'/8' pink - red Sp N N Shade Moist





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Ocala Anise Illicium parviflorum ev shrub An explicit Illicium lovely! Great hedge plant for sun. Aromatic foliage. HH to 20' yellowish Sp N N Shade not picky

green

Golden Florida Anise Illicium parviflorum ev shrub Bright glowing chartreuse evergreen foliage. Found by Tony Avent in Florida., DS ultimat white May N N Shade Moist, well-

'Florida Sunshine' where it is a rare native endemic. Illicium parviflorum considered the most sun- e ht: drained

tolerant species, but all are best in partial shade, and probably this variety 4-6'/3-

especially so. 5' at

10yrs

Indigo Indigofera kirilowii dec shrub Spreading shrub plays nicely with other flowers in the bed; airy rose-pink flowers at HH 2-3' lavender Sp-F N N Sun Moist

branch tips

Free Range Chicken Iresine herbstii perennial A populist plant that belongs in every pot HH 12-18" N N Shade Dry

Gizzard

Cemetery White Iris Iris albicans perennial Tough survivor. Exotic history as decoration for gravesites. Pure white flowers over HH 12 - 18" white March - April N N sun - part average

gray-green sword shaped leaves. shade

Louisiana Blue Iris Iris brevicaulis perennial Attracts bees & hummers, tolerates drier conditions better than other native HH 24" blue mid-Sp Y Y Sun Moist

species.

Laura Louise Louisiana Iris Louisiana 'Laura perennial Good foliage. Easily grown. Gleaming golden-yellow flowers subtly marked with GN 30" golden-yellow mid Sp N N

Iris Louise' orange-yellow signals.

Abbeville Red Iris Iris nelsonii perennial Endangered Louisiana Iris species. Can handle some sun, but does do well in GN 36" red - purple mid-Sp N N sun - part consistently

deep shade and standing water. shade moist / well-

drained

Roof Iris Iris tectorum perennial Historically planted on thatched roofs! Violet flowers are borne above dramatic, HH 1- Violet-purple late Spring Full Sun -

low fans of broad leaves. Foliage is very flat and neat and holds up well throughout 1.5'/3' Part Shade

the summer, long after flowers have faded. Grows vigorously and easily, tolerates

light shade, and quickly forms dense clumps. A welcome short iris for lightly

shaded areas. Appreciates sharp drainage.

Louisiana Iris "Wine Iris 'Wine Country' perennial Ruffled rich burgundy flowers bloom mid-season. HH 2'-3' burgundy Sp N N Sun Moist

Country"

Bearded Iris Iris x Germanica perennial Traditional plant that flowers during the months of May and June. The flower stalks HH 3' almost any Sp N N Shade Average

quite up to 3 feet. shade you

choose!

Virginia Willow Itea virginica dec shrub White dangling spring flowers and wine colored fall foliage HH 4-6' white Sp N N Sun or shade Moist

Sweetspire Itea virginica ‘Henry’s dec shrub A sweeter wine! Suckering sucker covered early summer with fragrant, tiny white LG 4 - 6' white early Su N N full sun - part moist, well-

Garnet’ flowers borne in cylindrical, drooping racemes. Oval, dark green leaves turn shade drained

garnet red in autumn, sometimes persisting on the shrub until December.

Henry'S Garnet Virginia Itea virginica 'Henry's dec shrub A sweeter wine HH 4-6' white Sp N N Sun or shade Moist

Willow Garnet'

Dwarf Flowering Jasminum parkeri dec shrub true dwarf Jasmine growing only 12" tall. Native to NW India and the Himalayas. NC 12" yellow late W into Sp N N sun/part average

Jasmine Attractive gold/green tiny leaves. Blooms appear profusely during late winter and shade

into spring with yellow 1/2" flowers that contrast with the bright green branches.

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Blue Dart Rush Juncus inflexus 'Blue grass Compact, blue-foliaged grass is very adaptable to a wide range of garden GF 14 - grown for NA N N

Dart' conditions, including standing water and drought. Upright vertical spray- type habit 16" foliage

makes it well-suited to small containers, baskets, and bogs!

Shrimp Plant Justicia brandegeana ev perennial Cultivars with yellow bracts, bright red bracts, and others with lime green bracts. HH 2-4' bracts of late Sp-F … Y N Shade Moist

Unusual flowers on a reliable perennial. Serve raw, boiled, with green chilis or burgundy, red, and then some

remoulade! lime, salmon



Tutti Frutti Shrimp Plant Justicia brandegeana ev perennial "Tutti Frutti, aw rutti" … Little Richard's favorite plant AND top rate hummingbird HH 2-4' bracts of late Sp-F … Y N Shade Moist

'Tutti Frutti' bait. burgundy, red, and then some

lime, salmon



Variegated Shrimp Plant Justicia brandegeana ev perennial Beautiful form of the the common Shrimp plant with splashed creamy variegated HH 2' pink repeat Y N

'variegata' leaves. bloomer!

Pink Jacobinia, Brazilian Justicia carnea rosea ev shrub Evergreen shrub with flush of showy pink plumes. Foliage heavily veined TS 3-5' rosy pink Su-F N N Shade Dry

Plume Flower

Orange Plume Flower, Justicia spicigera ev shrub From south of the border amigo sporting large oval velvety leaves with bright HH 3 - 4/ bright orange early Sp - Su N Y Full Sun / Average

Mexican Honeysuckle orange tubular flowers almost all year long in warmer climes. 4 - 6' Part Shade

Shazam Peacock Kaempferia laotica perennial "Shazam!" says it all. Six inch platinum leaves boldly patterned with jagged rows of TS 4" purple Su N N shade moist, well-

Ginger 'Shazam' burgundy blotches. Glitzy four-petaled purple flowers tucked in foliage throughout drained

summer.

Satin Checks Ginger Kaempferia pulchra perennial

'Satin Checks' TS

Raven Ginger Kaempferia rotunda perennial Tall elegant slim upright foliage with striking variegated silvery-white pattern on TS 18-24" white and lilac Sp N N Part shade Not picky

'Raven' upper leaf and maroon below. Fragrant white flowers appear in spring before - shade

foliage.

Hairy Wicky Kalmia hirsuta small tree Small tree with small leaves; rare, pink, mountain laurel-like flower. Beautiful thick DD 15' medium pink late Sp - early N N Shade Dry

foliage and wondrful twisted trunk and limbs. Su

Golden Raintree Koelreuteria bipinnata dec tree Long pannicles of fragrant yellow flowers followed by rose pink papery seed HH 20 - yellow late Su N N full sun regularly until

capsules. Leaves hold late into season, turn yellow before dropping. 30' established

Pink Salt Marsh Mallow Kosteletzkya virginica perennial Clear pink flowers; light green leaves. Past honoree as NC Wildflower of the Year. TS 5-6' clear pink Su-F Y Y Sun Moist



Ham and Eggs Lantana Lantana camara perennial “Ham”-some pink and yellow flowers Butterflies go ballistic! HH 3-4' pink and late Sp, Su to Y N Sun Dry

yellow frost

Fruity Pebbles Lantana Lantana camara 'Fruity perennial An upright lantana with spectacular orchid fruit. Rare. Small pink flowers and long HH 4' pinkish mauve late Sp, Su to Y N Sun Dry

Pebbles' purple berries reminiscent of Beautyberry. frost

Silver Mound Lantana Lantana camara 'Silver tender Everblooming ornamental. Its numerous rounded flower clusters are comprised of HH 24 - creamy with everblooming Y Y sun, part drought

Mound' perennial many small, creamy white tubular flowers with yellow throats. Neat mounded habit. 30" yellow throats shade tolerant

Highly heat and drought tolerant.

Trailing Lavendar Lantana montevidensis perennial Sprawls. Continuous bloomer. Small lilac flowers HH 2/4' lilac Su-F Y N Sun Dry

Lantana

Sweet Bay Laurus nobilis ev shrub Dense evergreen; the true bay used in cooking. 'True laurel-pyrimidal TS 8'-10' yellow - green late Sp - early N N Sun Dry

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Lion‟s Tail Leonotis leonurus perennial Square-stemmed, aromatic foliage; balls of fuzzy orange flower stacked one set GF 4-6' orange Sp, Su, F Y Y Full sun - Dry

above the other on central stalk. Birds, butterflies and hummers like! part shade

"Crazy Daisy" Shasta Leucanthemem x perennial Sturdy flower stalks rise above rosetting foliage, bearing fully double frilly white HHGF 24" white late Sp - late nect N Full Sun - moist, well-

Daisy superbum 'Crazy Daisy' flowers, good for cutting. Su ar Part Shade Drined



Shasta Daisy 'Becky' Leucanthemum x perennial Dense rosette foliage; daisy-like white blooms in May to 4" across. HH 1 - 2' white Sp and Su Y N full sun well drained

superbum 'Becky'

Native Gayfeather Liatris pycnostachya perennial A striking architectural native perennial with multiple tall, elegant, bottle-brush TS 3 - 4' rosy- purple Su Y N full sun moist, well-

looking flower stalks covered with frilly rosy-purple flowers during the summer. drained

Hardy once established.

Wimbei Ligustrum Ligustrum sp. 'Wimbei' tree Fine-textured small tree; upright, ascending open growth habit; tiny dark green TS 7 -8 ' white Sp N N Sun - Shade Dry - Wet

foliage; candicate for bonsai. Excellent accent plant.

Asiatic Lily "Elodie" Lilium 'Elodie' bulb Asiatic upfacing semi double flowers in shell pink with small dark freckling. HH 36 - shell pink with early - mid Su N N sun moist, well-

48" dark freckling drained



Philippine Lily Lilium formosanum bulb Majestic plant to 7‟ with sweetly fragrant pure white trumpets HH 7' white F N N Sun Dry

philippinense

Asiatic Lily "Menorca" Lilium 'Menorca' bulb Large, upward-facing blooms of slightly spotted soft golden peach blooms make HH 36 - soft golden early - mid Su N N sun moist, well-

wonderful cut flowers. 48" peach drained

Dwarf Asiatic Lily "Petite Lilium 'Petite Brigitte' bulb Vigorous dwarf Asiatic lily. Lemon yellow flowers with contrasting dainty rusty HH 15 - lemon yellow early - mid Su N N sun moist, well-

Brigitte" orange stamens. Compact selection that produces blooms early to midsummer. 17" drained



Asiatic Lily "White" Lillium (White) bulb Simple yet elegant color, sophisticated fluted form. Exquisite HH 18 - white with pink early - mid Su N N sun moist, well-

20' spots drained

Fourth of July Lily Lillium speciousum var. perennial Rare strain with great heat and humidity resistance. Red and white blooms, of GN 36" red and white mid Su N N sun - part consistently

rubrum 'Fourth of July' course. Looks great with blue ribbons - or bottles. shade moist / well-

drained

Tulip Poplar Liriodendron tulipifera tree Tall straight tree with tulip-shaped leaves and flowers. Dramatic ash gray bark. A HH N N Shade Average

guaranteed passalong performer from Friends and Hilltop's own gardens.

White blooming Liriope Liriope 'Monroe's White' perennial Striking white spike blooms in summer cool off the garden. A "classic" Liriope with HH 12-16" white late Su - early Shade well-drained

ground- wide, dark green 3/8" - 1/2" leaf blades up to 16 inches long. Stunning (and rare) /10- F

cover dense white flower spikes cluster on tall white stems in late summer or early fall 15"

are followed by shiny black berries.

Liriope Liriope muscari perennial All variations of lavender or white flower spikes on spreading groundcover, some HH assort …and colors Su N N Sun Dry

ground- variegated, of various heights for shade ed

cover sizes

Evergreen Giant Liriope Liriope muscari perennial Evergreen tall groundcover. Good for difficult areas in shade. HH 3' purple S N N Shade Moist

'Evergreen Giant' ground-

cover

PeeDee Ingot Golden Liriope muscari perennial Clumping monkey grass with wonderful chartreuse-golden foliage. Great as a DS 10" purple Su N N Sun to Shade Moist, well-

Liriope 'PeeDee Ingot' ground- golden accent to spark up dark woodland parts of the garden. Clumps toped with drained

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Liriope, Variegated Liriope muscari perennial All variations of lavender or white flower spikes on spreading groundcover, some HH assort …and colors Su N N Sun Dry

variegata ground- variegated, of various heights for shade ed

cover sizes

Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalis perennial July-October blooms; do not winter mulch. Attracts hummers and butterflies. JFN 3'-4' red Su-F Y Y Sun Moist

Cardinal Flower (Purple Lobelia cardinalis perennial Same growing particulars as its red headed sister, but dares to wear purple!!! JFN 3'-4' purple Su-F Y Y Sun Moist

Blooms) (purple blooms)

Winter Honeysuckle Lonicera fragrantissima shrub Fragrant blooms in Winter before leaves emerge. Blooms best in sun. Vigorous JFN 6' cream W- N N Sun not picky

growth allows for heavy cutting to bring indoors. white early Sp

Chinese Fringe Flower Loropetalum chinense shrub Compact habit, easy to manage, best in acid soil. New pink-blushed foliage then JFN 6- oink Sp N N Sun Moist

'Blush' rubrum 'Blush' turns dark green. 10'x6-

10'

Christmasberry Lycium carolinianum perennial Vine-like, cascading growth habit. Lovely lavendar flowers develop into cheerful HHSF 4 - 8' lavendar Sp - F Y N

shrub crimson berries … edible, but bird-preferred, not human- consumin'

Surprise Lily, Spider Lily Lycoris radiata perennial Named after Marc Anthony‟s mistress. Hmm...Maybe she had “big hair”! HH 12-15" red OR yellow F N N Sun Dry



Fetterbush 'Round Lake' Lyonia lucida 'Round shrub A Flowerwood selection from the Florida Panhandle that is much more compact in JFN 3-5' white Sp N N Sun Moist

Lake' habit with flowers white at full anthesis.

Osage Orange, Horse Maclura pomifera dec tree Led directly to the invention of barbed wire and then provided the posts for it! HH 30/40' pale green June N N Sun Not picky

Apple, Bowwood Twiggy, thorny, zig-zag branches with arching habit.

Maudei Magnolia Magnolia (Michelia) ev tree Large leaves; fast rounded grower. Early spring fragrant white flowers. GN to 20' white early Sp N N Full Sun Well Drained

maudei

Ashe Magnolia Magnolia ashei small tree Shrubby form of Big Leaf Magnolia. Blooms earlier, easier to grow. JFN 20' creamy- early Sp Y N Shade Dry

white

Bigleaf Magnolia Magnolia macrophylla tree Accent tree; requires moist soil with good drainage. Site specific. LG 50'+ creamy Sp N N Shade not picky

white

Evergreen Sweetbay Magnolia virginiana var. ev tree Very fragrant lemon scented 3" flowers, smooth gray bark. Leaves have silver LG 30' white Sp-Su N N Sun Moist

Magnolia australis undersides.

Paul Cook Magnolia Magnolia x 'Paul Cook' dec tree Fast growing Asian magnolia. Open saucer shaped flowers to 10" across; lavender GN to 25' lavender and late W - early N N sun - part consistently

outside with white centers; appear before foliage. white Sp shade moist / well-

drained

Oriental Saucer Magnolia x dec tree Upright in youth; often multistemmed; low wide spreading branches; rounded at HH 15 -25' white/pink/pur early Sp N N Sun - Part Moist, well-

Magnolia Soulangianga maturity. Moderate growth rate. Medium to coarse texture. ple Shade drained

Yellow Butterflies Hybrid Magnolia x 'Yellow ev tree Vigorous up-right growth. Best yellow flowers for deep south. Rare! GN 20' - yellow Sp N N Full Sun - Not Picky

Magnolia Butterflies 30'/15' - Part Shade

20'

Leatherleaf Mahonia, Mahonia bealeii ev shrub Tough uprighteous evergreen! Forms open loose multi-stemmed clump. Fragrant HH 4/3' lemon- yellow late W N N shade - part moist, well-

Oregon Grape Holly lemon-yellow flowers late winter. Bluish black berries for birds follow. shade drained

Soft Caress Mahonia Mahonia eurybracteata ev shrub Profusion of bright yellow flower clusters mid-fall amid soft, non-prickly, thread leaf VDG 4 - 5/ 4 yellow Su - F N N light shade - Moist, well-

'Soft Caress' foliage resembling weeping bamboo. Grape-like blue berries follow. Vigorous - 5' part sun drained

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Chinese Mahonia Mahonia fortunei ev shrub Dependable clump forming evergreen. Leaves have fern-like appearance and HH 3'-4' yellow early Sp N N Sun Moist

sharply toothed margins. Short upright yellow flower clusters early to mid fall

followed by white frosted, dark purple to blue fruit.

Mahonia gracilipes Mahonia gracilipes ev shrub NEW small Mahonia! Bright red flowers with yellow centers on 15" sprays; chalky GN 2 - 3' bright red with late Su - F N N sun - part consistently

blue fruit follows. Rigid deep green foliage; wide serrated edges; striking chalky- yellow centers shade moist / well-

white underbellies. drained

Arthur Menzies Mahonia Mahonia x 'Arthur ev shrub Sprays of gold flowers appear in winter, developing into grape like clusters of wax GN 12'/15' yellow Fall - Winter N N Part Sun to Moist, Well

Menzies' coated berries in late summer; frond like leaves Full Sun Drained Soil

Barbados Cherry Malphigia glabra shrub Covered with crape myrtle like blooms all summer; bright berries follow.. TS 3-4' pink & white Sp-F N N Sun, light drought

(Standard) shade. tolerant once

established

Dwarf Barbados Cherry Malpighia glabra 'Nana' shrub Unique, tough, colorful native shrub. Covered with crape myrtle like blooms spring, TS 3'-4' pink & white Sp-F N N Sun, light drought

summer, fall. Bright red cherry-like berries to delight wildlife and birds follow. Fall shade tolerant

color! Tiny foliage, tight, compact rounded growth habit. once est.

Southern Crabapple, Malus angustifolia tree Fruit edible; wildlife food. HH 15-20' rosy pink Sp N N Sun Moist

Narrow leaf Crabapple

Big Momma Turk's Cap Malvaviscus arboreus shrub emerges from dormancy in spring. Large flowers TS 6-8' coral-red summer-frost N Y sun/part

shade

Pink Giant Turk's Cap Malvaviscus arboreus perennial A large plant with beautiful 2”-3” pink flowers. Can be allowed to grow as a large HH 5'-8' pink Su-F Y Y Sun Moist

(pink) shrub or trained into a stunning multi-trunked “tree” with pink flowers dangling all

over it. It‟s amazingly tough! Will tolerate occasional drought & floods & grows &

blooms in sun or part shade. In a mild winter it will continue to bloom.



Giant Turk's Cap, Red Malvaviscus arboreus shrubby Old fashioned southern passalong. Native perennial shrub of Mexico & Texas HH 6-8' red Su to frost N Y sun or part drought and

Turk's Cap drummondii perennial makes a spectacular fall statement in any garden with its showy display of large shade wet tolerant

partially opened, vivid red flowers. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and many other bird

species enjoy dining on the attractive red fruit. Extremely tough, versatile plant.

Performs in wide variety of soils; goes dormant in winter; root hardy into Zone 8.



Tapioca Plant Manihot esculenta small tree Tropical shrub with palmate leaves. Tuberous roots resemble sweet pototoes. HH 10-15' greenish white Su N N Sun Moist

Beware! Special processing required to remove poisonous sap before edible panicles

tapioca is prepared.

Brazilian Golden Vine, Mascagnia macroptera vine Scrambling bushy vine, covered with clusters of fabulous bright yellow orchid-like GF 8 - 12' yellow Sp,Su,F Y Y

Butterfly Pea flowers that bloom almost constantly. Followed by chartreuse seed pods that look

like butterflies at rest.

Goldflake Axilflower Mecardonia `Goldflake` tender Sunshine yellow flowers cover this trailing 2-3" low grower with blooms spring to TS 2 - 3" yellow Sp to frost N N full sun - part average

perennial frost. Heat tolerant. Full sun part shade. shade

Brazilian Red Cloak Megaskepasma tropical Lush, super showy root hardy South American tropical. Large glossy leaves and TS 10 - bright red late Su and all Y N Sun Moist, Well-

erythrochlamys shrub unbelievable 12 - 18" panicles of bright red bracts and white flowers. Butterflies like 12' bracts and fall Drained

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Butter Daisy Melampodium perennial Happy, bright little plant very generous with its near continuous display of yellow HH 1 - 2' yellow almost ever- N N sun average to dry

divaricatum daisylike flowers. Bushy, mounding form. Prolific reseeder! Can stand up to blooming

summer‟s licking and keep on ticking!

Chinaberry Melia azedarach dec tree Common tree on old southern farmsteads. Flowers in spring, marble-size berries in HH 45 - lilac colored early Sp N N full sun drought

summer turn gold in autumn. 40' panicles tolerant

Ruby Grass Melinus nerviglumis grass Strikingly beautiful ornamental grass with clumping upright habit. Silver-blue foliage GF 8 - 12" ruby-red early Su - F N N part shade moist

'Ruby Grass' blushes purple-red in the fall; 3 - 4" iridescent ruby-red blooms acquire silvery

appearance as they age. Great in borders and perennial beds.

Pennyroyal Mentha pulegium herb Wonderful butterfly magnet. Fragrant creeping groundcover with lilac flowers that HH 2' lilac Sp-Su Y N Sun not picky

look like pin cushions marching down the stems.

Weeping Dawn Metasequoia dec tree Graceful foliage; softer silhouette than cypress. NO knees, if you please! Light DS 60' light reddish- Sp N N sun not picky

Redwood glyptostroboides green needles in Summer; rusty orange Fall color. plus yellowish

'pendula' brown

Banana Magnolia Tree Michelia x foggii ev tree Fragrant blooms in spring--plant near walkway or seating area GN 20' white N N Sun not picky

Yunnan Magnolia Michellia (Magnolia) ev Small leaves and fragrant Spring flowers on a dwarf form.

yunnanensis tree/shrub

Improved Banana Shrub Michellia skinneriana ev shrub Very vigorous grower with upright pyramidal to rounded form. Sweet banana GN 12' - pale yellow late Sp and Su N N Sun / Part Moist, well-

scented blooms late spring and summer. Holds blooms and foliage for long time. 15' Shade drained



Evergreen Wisteria Millettia reticulata vine Will not "eat" a structure; blooms August through November. HH 15' burgundy Su-W N N Sun Moist

Four O‟Clocks Mirabilis jalapa perennial Old fashioned shrubby perennial. Fragrant flowers open late afternoon. Magentas, HH to 4' red, yellow, Su and F N N Sun Moist

yellows, whites. lavender,

white and

bicolors

Japanese Silver Grass Miscanthus sinensis grass Clumps of upward arching silver-green foliage topped in summer with bronzy fan HH 2- 3'/3- brown late Su N N sun dry

'Adagio' like flower plumes. When clumps dry in fall they add structural interest to the winter 4'

garden.

Bee Balm Monarda didyma perennial Medium herbaceous perennial with brilliant fuchsia blooms in late spring; mildew VDG 3-4' fuchsia late Sp N Y Sun Moist

resistant selection.

Jacob Cline Beebalm Monarda didyma 'Jacob perennial Round heads of red tubular flowers; aromatic foliage. Hummers‟ delight! (Red) JFN 3' red Su Y Y Sun Moist

Cline' Disease resistant, spicy foliage.

Gulf Coast Muhly, Muhlenbergia capillaris grass Fine-textured grass with clouds of purple inflorescence in Fall. Stunning in am/pm HH 2' purple F Y N Sun not picky

Purple Muhly Grass sun.

Bamboo Muhly Grass Muhlenbergia dumosa grass Delicate clumping grass with wonderful airy almost evergreen foliage and bamboo- TS 4' grown for NA N N Sun Dry

like stalks. Drought tolerant once established. foliage

Rojo Banana Musa acumininata 'Rojo' tropical Deep bugundy foliage with some green, 6-8', great for containers GF 6-8/ 6- red-orange Late Sp - Early N N Sun / Part Average

perennial 8" Su Shade

Ice Cream, Blue Java Musa sp. "Ice tropical YUM! Dessert banana. Some compare its flavor to vanilla custard or ice cream. HH 15' pink - red late Sp - early N N full sun - part moist, well-

Banana Cream/'Blue Java' perennial Skins start with silvery-blue sheen, ripen to yellow. Vibrant green plant. Su shade drained

Siam Ruby Banana Musa 'Siam Ruby' perennial New for 2009. Must have for variegation freaks. Deep red leaves with small GF 9' grown for grown for N N more sun … moist

splotches of lime yellow chartreuse throughout. Trunks red too. Loves heat and foliage foliage more color

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Thai Gold Banana Musa sp. 'Thai Gold' tropical A Tony Avent favorite! Dark green leaves, gorgeous yellow flowering bracts and HH 5 - 9' yellow late Sp - early N N full sun - part moist, well-

perennial small ornamental fruits yearly Su shade drained

Pink Fruiting Banana Musa velutina tropical Exotic, slim species used in landscape for ornamental appeal. Fruits pink and HH 2 - 5' pink late Sp - early N N full sun - part moist, well-

perennial fuzzy … edible if'n you don't mind working around seeds! Su shade drained

Common Banana Musa x paradisiaca perennial Popular tropical treelike perennial; drooping spike with maroon bracts HH 15-20' maroon mature plant N N Sun Moist

bracts/yellow

center

Blue Bottle, Southern Muscari neglectum bulb Pinched blackish blue bells show their white teeth distinctly. Leaves linear, deeply HH 6 - 12" blackish blue mid Sp N N sun - part average

Grape Hyacinth channeled. shade

Southern Wax Myrtle Myrica cerifera tree/shrub Leaves and waxy gray fruit smell like bayberry when crushed. May be pruned to HH 10-20' small Sp N N Sun Moist

tree or shrub. Flea deterrent! brownish

Tom's Dwarf Southern Myrica cerifera, 'Tom's shrub Small evergreen with disease resistance, scented foliage. DD 2' yel-grn N N Shade Moist

Wax Myrtle Dwarf'

Nandina Nandina domestica ev shrub Lacy texture. Multiple stems; seasonal color. Berries real crowd pleaser for local HH 4/3' white panicles late April - May N N sun - shade moist -

birds. average

Paperwhite Narcissus papyraceus bulb Grower skill level: beginner!!! Blooms highly perfumed, pure white, with strong HH 18" pure white W to early Sp N N Full Sun Moist - Well-

stems making it a loverly cut flower. Drained

Mexican Feather Grass Nassella tenuissima grass Dense fountaining, clump-forming grass with fine thread-like foliage, silvery GF 24 - feathery Su N N full sun to part wet

inflorescence late spring with seedheads ripening to strawcolor in fall. 30" green, morph shade

to buff tan

Blue Walking Iris Neomarica caerulea ev perennial A beautiful vertical accent. Green sword-like foliage with strikingly beautiful 3"-4" TS 3' indigo late Sp N N lt shade moist, well-

wide indigo blue flowers that appear above the leaves. Forms small pups after a drained

bloom cycle but does not have a classic walking habit. Will take sun but color is

best when these are lightly shaded. Slowly clumps out.

Giant Blue Walking Iris Neomarica caerulea herbaceous Giant Iris-like foliage, 3" blue flowers with white and reddish-brown markings give GF 36-42" blue Sp, Su N N Full sun - Dry

'Reginae' perennial way to rooted offsets, lightly fragrant. part shade

White Walking Iris Neomarica gracilis ev perennial Fan-like clusters of yellow-green foliage; white flowers with blue markings. HH 2' white with late Sp N N Sun Moist

blue markings

Yellow Walking Iris Neomarica longifolia perennial Smooth textured, glossy green, sword shaped foliage. Yellow blooms with mottled GF 3 - 4' yellow with Sp - F N N full / part sun moist, well-

'Trimezia martinicensis' brown spots. Produces off set litter of plant pups that replant themselves. mottled brown drained

(Yellow) spots

Swamp Tupelo Nyssa aquatica dec tree Large purple fruit; irregular growth form; good fall color. Doesn't like to be too far HH 40' reddish purple September and N N Sun - Part Moist to

from swamps and streams. fruit October Shade Standing

Water

Black Gum Nyssa sylvatica v. tree "Honey" of a tree! Intense Fall color: red, orange, yellow. Perfect tree for wet site. LG 60' greenish Sp N N Sun Moist

sylvatica Clusters of shiny blue to black fruit remain through winter … popular with birds and white

wildlife.

Basil "Spicy Globe" Ocimum basilicum herb Tidy, compact bush, more suitable for gardens and small pots than most varieties. HHGB 10" - 1' white mid Su N N Sun Dry

'Spciy Globe' Little leaves with a lot of kick!

Variegated Basil "Spicy Ocimum basilicum herb Variegated version of its solid green "spicy" cousin HHGB 10" - 1' white mid Su N N Sun Dry

Globe" variegata 'Spicy Globe'





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Firespike Odontonema strictum shrubby Slender 6” spikes of bright red flowers, olive green leaves. Good shade plant HH 3-4' red spikes late Su-F N Y Sun Moist

perennial

Variegated Water Celery Oenanthe javanica perennial Jeepers creepers! Lacy light green leaves dappled with cream and lavender. Great HH 6" with white Su N N Sun or Shade Moist to Wet

"Flamingo" 'Flamingo' shallow water plant. Koi love it! 2'

spread



Sundrops Oenothera fruticosa perennial Some like it hot … and dry! Buds begin red turn sunshine -yellow. Quick to form HH 18 - sunshine Su N N Sun Dry-Good

full colony of waxy lance shaped leaves and 3" blossoms. 24"/2' yellow drainage

Sensitive Fern, Bead Onoclea sensibilis fern Broad almost triangular fronds. Sterile frond stalks look like cluster of beads. HH 18-24" N N Sun Moist

Fern

Giant Lily Turf Ophiopogon 'Jaburan' perennial Evergreen grass-like lily forms tufts with narrow arching leaves striped pale green HH 18" white mid-late N N light shade or regular

variegata groundcove and white. Attractive white flowers in gracefully arching spikes are followed by summer part sun

r oblong deep blue berries. will grow in full coastal sun. Moderately hardy to frost

and tolerates temperatures to ~10 F. Often sold as a variegated Liriope or "Aztec

Grass".

Italian Oregano Origanum vulgare herb Hardy perennial with rounded sprawling spread. Great culinary cohort! HH 2'/18" white or mid-late Su N N full sun - well-drained

'Italian' pinkish-purple some shade

spikelets

Pregnant Onion Plant Orthnitogalum ev bulb Channeled bright green leaves. Produces "bulblettes" on the surface of the ground HH 36/18" white late Sp - early N N Sun / Part Moist - well

longibracteatum bulb giving it a "pregnant" look! Su Shade drained

Cat's Whiskers Orthosiphon stamineus herbaceous White or lavender 3-6" flower spikes with long “whiskers” over glossy green foliage. TS 18-24" lavender/white Sp-F Y N Sun Moist

perennial MEOW!!! /blue

Red Flowered Sweet Osmanthus fortunei ev shrub New to U.S. Orange-red flowers GN 12'-15' red-orange F N N sun - part consistently

Olive (1800) (Red Flowered) shade moist / well-

drained

Sweet Olive Osmanthus fragrans ev shrub or Intensely frangrant flowers bloom w/ weather change. Popular traditional southern VDG 25' white Sp-W N N Sun Moist

tree plant.

Variegated False Holly Osmanthus shrub Extremely tough, strikingly ever- variegated evergreen shrub. Goshiki = „five DD 8 - 10' white, near late Su, early F N N sun, partial average

heterophylla 'Goshiki' colored‟ in Japanese; refers to the various colors found on each leaf: cream, pink, white shade

orange, yellow, and white. Leaves spiny (not sticky) and new pink foliage in spring

is attractive.

Cinnamon Fern Osmunda cinnamomea fern Deciduous - stunning cinnamon-colored new growth. Large, upright fronds with LG 4' N N Part Shade- Moist

cinammon colored spores held on upright stems. Great for wet sights. Very LARGE Sun

fern.



Royal Fern Osmunda regalis dec fern Tall. Typically grows in clumps to 2-3' tall, but can reach 6' in height. Effective in LG 4' NA NA N N part shade Moist

mass.

Red/Purple Oxalis Oxalis regnellii perennial Large triangular leaves of deep purple, flowers pink to lilac HH 8" pink to lilac late Sp-Su N N Sun Moist

Yellow Shrimp Plant Pachystachys lutea ev perennial Upright mound with very dark green leaves and stalks of yellow bracts and white HHDU 12-18" yellow bracts Sp-F N N Sun-Part Average

petals. P and white Shade

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Variegated Pandorea jasminoides vine Variegated white & green leaves with bell-shaped flowers. GF 8' white with Sp-F N N Sun Moist

Pandora/Bower Vine variegata purple throat

Desert Trumpet Vine Pandorea (podranea) vine Vigorous, woody, rambling, showy evergreen climber without tendrils. Leaves a TS 15 - pink with red Sp - F near N N full sun average

ricasoliana deep glossy green; tall strong stems that have long spreading branches with a 20' veins everblooming

graceful arching habit. Large bunches of fragrant lilac-pink, trumpet-shaped, in mild climes

foxglove-like flowers are produced spring through fall

Thread Leaf Papyrus Papyrus haspans perennial Fine spikey threadlike flowerheads above round bare stems. Fits well into any bog HH 12 - yellow brown late W N N full sun - part bog is best!

setting. 18" shade

Weeping Persian Parrotia persica dec tree Compact & weeping mounded form. Brilliant fall color. Attractive peeling bark. GN 5'x10' Red Sp N N Sun to Will not

Witchhazel 'Pendula' lt shade tolerate

wet

Persian Witchhazel Parrotia persica dec tree Fall color going from golden yellow to orange or rosy pink and finally to scarlet; GN 20 - Dark Red Late W- Early N N Sun to Part well-

"Vanessa' 'Vanessa' slow growing; commonly seen as a shrub or multitrunked tree. 30' Sp Shade drained

Persian Witchhazel Parrotia persica dec tree Fall color going from golden yellow to orange or rosy pink and finally to scarlet; GN 20 - Dark Red Late W- Early N N sun - part consistently

"Vanessa" 'Vanessa' slow growing; commonly seen as a shrub or multitrunked tree. 30' Sp shade moist / well-

drained

Golden Lace Patrinia Patrinia scabiosifolia perennial Tall stems with large umbels of bright-yellow flowers in summer. Bold, handsome TS 3 - 6/2' bright yellow Su N N Full Sun Average

`Golden Lace` foliage turns scarlet in the fall. Great cut flower. Full sun, 3-6 x 2', average water.



White Patrinia Patrinia villosa perennial Well behaved "see-thru" plant with dense showy heads of tiny white star-shaped HH 3'/1' white Su-F N N Sun- Average

flowers atop showy 3‟ stems. Part Shade

Brazilian Mallow, Rock Pavonia braziliensis perennial Thin arching canes hold 2” pink flowers with red centers HH to 5' pink with red Su N N sun moist, well-

Rose center drained

Devil‟s Backbone, Red Pedilanthus succulent Zig-zag stems. Flowers variously described as redbirds, slippers, ducks … even HH 3 - 5' orange-red F N N Shade water

Bird Plant tithymaloides cow skulls. You pick! sparingly

Hameln Fountain Grass Pennisetum grass Compact growth habit, finely textured foliage. One of the most popular Pennisetum HH 2'/18 - wheat late Su N N sun dry

alopecuroides 'Hameln' cultivars. Tidy tufts of foliage topped in late summer with fuzzy cream-colored 24"

blooms. Trouble-free and reliable.

Black Fountain Grass, Pennisetum grass Unusual foxtail grass with black blooms in fall HH 2' purple black F N N Sun Dry

'Moudry Fountain Grass alopecuroides 'Moudry' plumes



Penstemon, Beard- Penstemon calycosus perennial Evergreen foliage with red underside produces 1'-2' spikes of white blooms with HH 2' white Sp N N Sun Moist

Tongue lavender throats in spring.

Gulf Coast Penstemon Penstemon tenuis perennial Easy to grow shade loving Penstemon! Graceful habit and so many flowers, the HH 2' lavender Sp Y N Shade Average

branching stems are a haze of glowing color.

Brazos Belle Avacado Persea americana ev tree Medium-large purple black fruit. Very good typical Mexican avocado flavor. Hardy LO 30' pale green mid Sp N N Sun regular, not

'Brazos Belle' to 14 degrees. Fruit ripens Oct-Nov. waterlogged

Lila Avocado Persea americana 'Lila' ev tree Hardy to mid to low teens. Mid-sized pear shaped fruit. Rich flavor, green skin … LO 15 - 20' white Sp N N Sun regular, not

and, YES … there will be guacamole! It is a Mexican variety. waterlogged

Red Bay Persea borbonia ev tree Leaves lustrous dark green above, blue gray beneath. Aromatic, used for flavoring HH 40'/20' yellow Sp N N Sun Moist

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Pink Knotweed Persicaria capitatum perennial Graces a space with a low growing mat of tiny sweet round pink flowers and green HH 6" pink Su N N sun - part sun average

herb leaves with pink, white, and red varigation.

Red Dragon Persicaria Persicaria microcephala perennial Concentric leaves within a leaf. Deep purple w/white margins. Tiny white baby's HH 3' white mid Su - F N N Shade Moist

'Red Dragon' breath-like flowers. Arching mounder.



Variegated Japanese Petasites japonicus perennial Huge serrated kidney shaped leaves splashed with cream and gold. HH 3' creamy early Sp N N Sun Moist

Butter Bur variegata mauve

Chattahoochee Phlox divaricata perennial Fragrant, lavender-blue flowers with reddish-purple eyes appear above dark green HH 6 - 12" lavender-blue Su - early F Y N Full Moist, well-

Woodland Phlox 'Chattahoochee' leaves. Purple tinged stalks. Longer bloom period than the average phlox bear! with reddish- drained

Wonderful plant to brighten up a shady area in spring. purple eyes

London Grove Blue Phlox divaricata perennial Loose clusters of sweetly fragrant flowers on compact plants. Great groundcover HH 12-15' violet-blue Sp nect N dappled moist, well-

Phlox 'London Grove Blue' for shade and woodland gardens. Burgundy winter foliage. ar shade drained

Natasha Garden Phlox Phlox maculata perennial Blooms FROM SUMMER INTO SEPTEMBER when other phlox are done. Highly VDG 36" Pink & White Su-early F Y N Full Moist, well-

'Natasha' fragrant, pure white flowers. Very MILDEW RESISTANT. P. maculatas are better high/1 drained

performers than P. paniculatas in areas of high heat & humidity. Takes average or 8" w

wet soils. Cut back after flowering for rebloom or remove faded flower panicles to

prolong bloom period. Soil: Ave. to moist, organic-rich. info from Barborsville VA



Dwarf (Pygmy) Date Phoenix roebelenii tropical Pick of the pygmy palm litter! Slowly reachs 4 - 6'. Upright, single trunk coiffed with HH 4-6' creamy tan mid Sp N N sun, part average

Palm palm dense, full crown of feathery, gracefully arching leaves. Fowers followed by small shade

jet purple-black dates which ripen to deep red. Happy in pot or plot.

Obedient Plant Physostygia virginiana perennial Truly well-mannered. Not invasive (Ha!). Pure white flowers. HH 18" lavendar Sp-Su N N Sun Moist

Loblolly Pine Pinus taeda ev tree Self-prunes well. Develops fairly straight trunk and oval, somewhat open crown. 6 HH 100+ ' male - red to Sp N N well-drained

– 9” yellow green evergreen needles, usually 3 per fascicle. yellow; female

- yellow to

purple



Root Beer Plant Piper auritum tender Giant rounded light green leaves to 18”, soft to touch, smell like Barq‟s! HH 4-6' white spikes Su and F N N Sun Moist

perennial

Chinese Pistache Pistacia chinensis tree Reliable, durable, reportedly repels termites. Forms rounded head. Fall color to die HH 30' green, not April and May N N Sun Dry

for! showy

Narrowleaf Plantain Plantago lanceolata perennial Comfortable in fields, along fencerows and in gardens. High tannin content makes HH 20" brown / late Sp - late F N N full sun average

leaves soothing for all types of boo boos. bronze

Elkhorn Fern Platycerium bifurcatum fern A plant you can hang your hat on! Large flat lobed fronds resemble antlers. HH 18 - NA NA N N indirect sun - moist

24" shade

Plumbago Plumbago auriculata shrubby Terrific tumbler! Comes in sky blue or white. Can scramble like a vine, sprawl on HH 3' sky blue or Su-F N N Shade Moist

perennial the ground, or be pruned into a compact mounded shrub. You pick! white

Plumbago "Alba" Plumbago auriculata shrublike Like her better known sky blue sister, "Alba" is a fast growing perennial from South HH 4 - 5' white Mid Sp - F Y N Full Sun Moist, well

'Alba' perennial America. Sports prolific clusters of white flowers during the warmer months. drained



Imperial Blue Plumbago Plumbago auriculata perennial New and improved richer, dark blue variety! Prolific bloomer during warmer GF 4' rich dark blue Mid Sp - F Y N Full Sun Moist, well

'Imperial Blue months. Arching braches, sticky seed pods, spreads by underground runners. drained



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Groundcover Podocarpus ev Wonderful texture, slow, low spreading growth. Sun or Shade. GN 16" / 3 NA NA N N Sun or shade Not picky

Podocarpus macrophyllus groundcove -4'

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Shrubby Japanese Yew Podocarpus ev shrub Dense upright branching on a pyramidal form. Heavily covered by dark green yew- NC 8 - 10' na na N N full to partial medium

macrophyllus `Maki` like leaves. Wonderful hedge or screen plant that takes shearing very well. Slow- sun

growing to 8 to 10 feet tall, 3 to 4 ft wide, larger when untrimmed.

Desert Trumpet Vine Podranea ricasoliana vine An absolutely outstanding summer-fall blooming vine! Gorgeous, large 3” pink TS 10' pink Sp-F N N Sun Moist

trumpet shaped flowers until the first freeze. Tough, fast growing. Sun. Sometimes

evergreen.

Variegated Solomon's Polygonatum odoratum perennial Variegated foliage and purple stems host fragrant, nodding white flowers in Spring NC 24 - creamy - white mid - late Sp N N Part to full not fussy

Seal thunbergii `Variegatum` yield to blue-black berries in Fall 36" shade



Tassel Fern Polystichum fern Evergreen, shiny dark green bi-pinnate leaves emerge from central crown, likes GF 1 - 2' grown for NA N N sun / part average

polyblepharum rich moist soils, stunning plant for shady gardens. foliage shade

Korean Rock Fern, Polystichum Tsus- fern Semi-evergreen, dark green with blackish highlights. GF 8 - 18" grown for NA N N full sun moist

siamese korean foliage

Wild Plum Prunus americana shrub, small Thorny suckering suckers! Shelter and food for wildlife; jelly and jam for human HH 20x20' white/near Sp N N sun - part average

tree consumin'. Flowers before leaves in April and May. Purplish-red plums not far white shade

behind.

Taiwan Flowering Prunus campanulata dec tree Rosy-pink flowers appear in profusion before leaves. Earliest spring bloomer GN 15-25' bright pink Jan/Feb N N Sun not picky

Cherry

Cherry Laurel Prunus caroliniana tree/shrub Evergreen. Glossy aromatic foliage. Good hedge, screen, street tree. Wildlife ST 15x10' cream Sp N N Sun Moist

food.

Pink Flowering Almond Prunus glandulosa dec shrub Flowers early spring with display of very light pink flowers before leaves appear. TS 3 - 4' double light early Sp N N full sun - average, well-

'rosea plena' Copper and yellow fall color. pink partial shade drained

Himalayan Bush Cherry Prunus jacquemontii shrub Stunning pink spring flowers, edible fruit, carefree growth habit, showy red fall GN 4-6' Pink Sp N N Full Sun Moist, Well

color. Drained Soil

Hirome Dwarf Cherry Prunus sp. 'Hiromi' shrub or Dwarf flowering and producing cherry tree grown as “shrub”. In very early spring, TS 3-4' pink Sp N N full sun-light moist, well-

small tree every stem is covered with pink flowers; later in the year it produces ½” red shade drained soil

cherries that are actually edible (albeit tart!), ornamental, and a great bird attractor!



Chocolate Plant Pseuderanthemum herb Brown, silver-splotched foliage. Small purple flower tops tall slender stem HH 10" purple Su-F N N Sun Moist

alatum

Strawberry Guava Psidium cattleianum shrub, small Smooth trunk; dark green shiny egg-shaped leaves; golf ball size edible purplish- HH 15' white Sp N N sun ample 'til

tree red fruit. Get the Ball jars ready! established

Bracken Fern Pteridium aquilinum fern Large fern. Has almost horizontal broad irregular deep green leaves HH 3-5' N N Sun Moist

Dwarf Fruiting Punica granatum 'Nana' Shrub Compact, dense shrub 3-4'. Almost constant display of 2" orange-red single GB 3 - 4' orange - red Su N N Sun Moist

Pomegranate flowers throughout summer - fall. Small red fruits flollow the flowers. Loves heat,

tolerates dryness.

Pomegranate Punica granatum large shrub/ Can survive on spit and curses and still give lots of sweet fruit. Can be trained as KN 15- 20' orange N Y sun dry

"Wonderful" 'Wonderful' small tree tree or sprawling shrub. Fall display of edible burnished red fruit and yellow leaves

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Big Leaf Mountain Mint Pycnanthemum herb No butterfly gardener should be without! Ncely aromatic. Happiest at the wood's HH 2-3' lavendar-pink Su Y N Shade not picky

muticum edge.

Hart's Tongue Fern Pyrossia lingua ev fern Doesn't look like a fern! Rhizome grows along the ground; leaves arise singly from HH 18" NA NA N N part sun - Moist

it. Have unique, cardboard-like texture with felty backside and eventually make shade

nice evergreen mass. Visitors will scratch their heads...you can scratch their

backside...the ferns, of course.

Flame Vine, Golden Pyrostegia venusta vine Can grow 80" tall, short day bloomer, surprisingly cold hardy, spectacular 2-3" long HHGF 80" bright orange Sp - W N Y Full Sun - Average

Shower (syn. Bignonia ignea) bright orange bell-shaped flowers clustered at branch tips. Shade

Sawtooth Oak Quercus acutissima tree Early acorns so good for wildlife; great small oak. HH 30'-40' catkins N N Sun Moist

White Oak Quercus alba tree Leaves bright green above, whitish below. Bark whitish or ashy gray. Traditionally HH 100' catkins N N Sun Dry

more disease-free than red oak

Southern Red Oak Quercus falcata dec tree Dark brown to black bark. Resembles that of the black cherry HH 60- catkins Sp N N Sun Moist

100'

Swamp Red Oak Quercus falcata var. dec tree Dark brown to black bark. Resembles that of the black cherry HH 60- catkins Sp N N Sun Moist

Pagodifolia 100'

Laurel Oak (aka Obtusa Quercus laurifolia (aka dec tree Tree of pleasing symmetry. Fast growing, tall, and full. Grows scattered with other HH 65 - N N Sun - Moist

Oak, Diamond Oak) obtusa) hardwoods in well-drained hammocks near the edges of streams and rivers 80' Woodand

Shade

Overcup Oak Quercus lyrata dec tree Leathery lyre-shaped leaves turn yellowish brown in Fall. Acorn's cap almost LG 45' /40' yellowish- Sp N N Sun Moist

completely covers it. green

catkins

Bur Oak Quercus macrocarpa tree Stately oak with massive trunk, broad crown, stout branches. Huge acorns for HH 80- catkins Sp N N Sun not picky

wildlife. Yellow-brown Fall color 100'

Cow/Swamp/Chestnut/B Quercus michauxii tree Handsome tree with beautiful Fall foliage; large leaves HH 70' green/ N N Sun Dry

asket Oak brown catkins

Obtusa Oak, Diamond Quercus obtusa tree HH

Leaf Oak (see Laurel

Oak)

Loquat Leaf Oak, Texas Quercus rizophylla ev tree Upright, fast growing, suckering Mexican Oak that fills spaces readily. Textured, TS 60/40' NA NA N N Sun Dry

Loquat Oak thick, dark green glossy foliage. Sheds leaves in spring while simultaneously

adding new red bronze foliage. Neutral to acidic soil.

Shumard Oak Quercus shumardii dec tree A large southern oak, several feet in diameter, with a clear bole and a broad, HH 100' N N Full Sun Moist, well-

spreading crown. Leaf: Alternate, simple, 4-7"long, 5-9" lobes with coarse bristle tall drained

tips, shiny dark green above, pale green below. Bark grayish brown, developing

deep furrows, with light gray to white scaly ridge tops. Flower: Monoecious; males

are long hanging catkin in clusters, light green; females single or paired on a short

stalk, appearing with the leaves. Fruit: Acorn, single or paired, ~1" long, oblong-

ovoid; shallow, bowl-shaped, scaly cap covering less than 1/3 of acorn.









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Rangoon Creeper Vine Quisqualis indica dec vine Intensely fragrant strawberry-scented blooms occur in clusters throughout summer. TS 15' white to pink Su N N Sun drought

Gorgeous, lush, unbelievably long blooming vine for sunny gardens. It‟s strong, to red tolerant

fast growing & root hardy down to the high teens (if mulched well). Flower clusters

explode with a fireworks display of white, pink, & red all summer & fall. Over a 2 to

3 day period, the flowers open white, change to pink, then to bright red. Very

fragrant!

Indian Hawthorne Raphiolepsis indica ev shrub Rounded, loose growing form. Leathery leaves and fragrant flowers late spring to HH 3/4' white to dark through Su and N N full to dappled moist, well-

early summer. Bronzy new growth. Purple to black fruit. rosy-pink F sun drained

Needle Palm Rapidophyllum hystrix palm Small shrubby fan palm. Provides a rich green backdrop for flowering plants in the HH 6' grown for N N Sun - Part Moist, well

shade garden. foliage Shade drained

Pigeonberry Ravinia humilis groundcove Pink-red berries in Su,F&W. Detail charmer for shady sites. TS 12" pink Su N N Shade Moist

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Colocasia Vivipara Remusata vivipara dec tropical In late spring the very glossy, green, boldly ribbed elephant ear-like leaves emerge HH 2 - 3' yellow late Sp N N sun - part average

forming a tropical clump two to three feet tall. The new foliage is accompanied by shade

fragrant, yellow flowers.

Carolina Buckthorn, Rhamnus caroliniana dec tree/ Yellow fall color. Early berries age from rosy pink to red and black in winter for HH 15-25' greenish May/ N N Sun Moist

Indian Cherry large shrub birds. yellow June

Lady Palm Rhapis excelsa palm Sport large thick leaves with blunt tips. A true lady: undemanding and long-lived. HH 10 - cream/tan mid Su N N sun - part not fussy

14' shade

Willow Run Azalea Rhododendron ev shrub Cross has yielded an upright, medium growing plant with pink flowers. Plant seems DD 8' light pink N N part shade dry

Chapmanii x to be very disease resistant and adaptable. flower

Formosanum

Koromo Shikibu Azalea Rhododendron 'Koromo ev shrub Unusual split petals on elegant shrub. Valuable addition to the azalea garden. JFN 6-8' lavender- Sp-F N N Shade Average

Shikibu' Open habit at maturity. orchid

Michaele Lux Azalea Rhododendron ev shrub Strong wavy purplish-pink striking single blooms HH purplish-pink

'Michaele Lux'

Shanghai Rosie Azalea Rhododendron ev shrub Compact spreading habit with 1" rose form pink flowers mid to late season. JFN 4/4' pink Sp N N Sun - Part Average, Well-

'Shanghai Rosie' Shade Drained

Tama no Hada Azalea Rhododendron 'Tama ev shrub Largest flower, pink on white VDG 3'x3'

pink w/ Sp/F Y Y Sun/ Average

no Hada' red markings past shade

White Peacock Azalea Rhododendron 'White ev shrub Cross between 'Glacier' x 'Mother of Pearl'. Low growing habit with 2 1/2" split VDG low white, with N N

Peacock' white petal blooms with light green blush, unique and beautiful. Yellow fall foliage, growin light green

hardy to -10F, nice!. g habit blush



Willow Run Azalea Rhododendron ev shrub Cross has yielded an upright, medium growing plant with pink flowers. Plant seems DD 8' pink N N part shade dry

Chapmanii x to be very disease resistant and adaptable.

Formosanum

Native Azalea 'Admiral Rhododendron x ev shrub Bold yellow clusters of large fragrant blooms. The Confederate Series of native DD 10/15' - bold yellow Sp N Y part shade dry

Semmes' 'Admiral Semmes' azaleas by Tom Dodd, III are for the hot south. Vigorous grower. Lustrous dark 3/6'

green leaves turn orange-bronze in Fall. Don't do mildew!

Wolfpack Red Azalea Rhododendron x ev shrub Dwarf evergreen Carla Hybrid. 3 x 4' mature size VDG 3/4' red mid - late Sp N N part shade - normal - moist

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Oxblood Lily Rhodophiala bifida perennial Looks like a miniature amaryllis, fall bloomer; old-timey bulb; always a surprise. HH 10" dark crimson late Su-F N N Shade Moist



Shining Sumac Rhus copallina dec shrub / Plant for brilliant red fall color and to provide emergency food for wildlife in winter. HH 10'+ yellow mid Su N N Sun Dry

small tree Forms colonies. Drought and very shade tolerant. -green spikes

White-top Sedge Rhynchospora colorata grass For bogging or in a pot. White tips give illusion of white lily flower. Way cool! DD 18" white bracts Su N N Sun Moist

(was Dicromena)

Pigeonberry Rivina humilis groundcove Almost always covered with 1 - 2" clusters of pink and white flowers followed by TS to 6" pink and white almost always N N part to full medium

r perennial red berries. Foliage turns burgundy in fall. Dormant in winter. Birds find berries shade

irresistible.

Sacred Lily Rohdea japonica ev perennial A breed apart! Long strap-like clump forming deep green leaves. In fall, white DS 1/2' white late Sp - early N N Shade Moist - well

flowers are overshadowed by foliage and clusters of brilliant crimson-orange Su drained

berries.

Yelllow Lady Banksia Rosa banksia lutea shrub Long-lived climbing rose that will need support to properly display its fragrant, pale HHSF 6 - 20' pale yellow Sp N N Full sun Dry

Rose yellow flowers. Deer resistant.

Climbing Rose, Pink Rosa 'Fairy' dec shrub Ever- blooming wonder known for its vigorous growth, perfect health, hardiness, HH 2/3' pink Su - Frost N N Full Sun Dry

and the ability to produce consistent clusters of charming pink rosette blossoms.



Old Blush Rose Rosa Old Blush rose Enduring old Southern rose dating from 1752, blooms almost year round with HHGF 5-6' light-dark pink N N Full Sun - Dry

clusters of light pink flowers, outer roses in the cluster are darker. Part Shade

Swamp Rose Rosa palustrus shrub Very thorny, albeit graceful, arching branches for difficult sites. Single pink flowers HHSF 5 - 7' pink Sp N Y Full sun to Moist

in spring, prefers moist soils, suckers profusely. Native part shade

Climbing Rose Rosa, climbing dec shrub Remember the adage when planting Climbers: First year sleeps, Second year HH

creeps, Third year leaps! Patience is in order for at least 2 or 3 full growing

seasons.



Weeping Rostrinucula Rostrinucula dependens dec shrub While rostrinucula will never win a beauty contest, it is well in the running for most HH 3' pink late Su - mid Y N Sun

unusual. Flaking brown bark. Long pendulous flower racemes emerge from the October

branch tips, giving the overall effect of a miniature cascading pink waterfall.



Katie's Dwarf Ruellia Ruellia britoniana 'Katie' perennial Dark evergreen foliage, deep lavender trumpets. Grows anywhere it gets put! HH 5-10" purple Su N N Sun Moist



Ragin' Cajun Ruellia Ruellia 'Ragin' Cajun' perennial Vivid red flowers and a low growth habit with wispy flower stems turn 'Ragin' Cajun' HHDU 12-14" red Sp-F N N Full Sun moist

into a versatile plant for flowerbeds and containers. A tough little plant that's easy P

to grow and holds up well through heat and humidity.

Ruellia, Tall Ruellia sp (Tall) perennial Katies' tall skinny sister. Comes in a variety of colors. HH 1-2' white, pink, N N Sun Moist

blue purple

Leatherleaf Fern Rumohra adiantiformis ev fern “Plastic” fern with distinctive sori on back of frond. Florists love it! HH 1-3' N N Sun Moist

Coral Fountain Plant, Russelia equisetiformis perennial Fine foliaged, lush, mounding form; slender, graceful 3 -4' cascading stems of HH 24" coral-red Su - F N Y Sun, Part Dry

Coral Firecracker Fern 'St. Elmo'sFire' shrub tubular coral-red flowers summer and fall. Hummer magnet! Shade



Running Russelia, Russelia sarmentosa shrub Fine-textured plant with showy arching blooms for dry garden HH 2' red N N Sun Dry

Mexican Russelia



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Louisiana Palmetto Sabal louisiana palm Bold native w/stiff leaves. Dramatic in native gardens. HH 4-5' cream Sp-F N N Sun Moist

Dwarf Palmetto Sabal minor palmlike Slow growing architectural, dramatic in landscape; biggest in wet sites HH 4'-6' cream-white Sp and Su N N Sun Moist

tree

Corkscrew Willow Salix matsudana dec tree Gnarly, contorted charmer. Bright green leaves. Fall color a respectable golden HH 30' pale yellow April - May N N full sun - part medium - wet

'tortiosa' yellow. shade

Variegated Red Salvia Salvia ‘Dancing Flame’ perennial Spectacular variegated salvia inspires taxonomic debate. Looks great with lime- GF 2/2' scarlet Sp-F N Y afternoon well-drained

colored foliage plants. shade

Red Salvia Salvia coccinea perennial Texas sage. Noted for racemes of bright red flowers, April-Fall HH 2' red Sp-F Y Y Sun Dry

Pineapple Sage Salvia elegans perennial Edible flowers, pineapple-scented leaves; hummers like it too HH 4' red Sp-F Y Y Sun Moist

Mealy Blue Sage Salvia farninacea perennial Multiple spikes of blue flowers; soft light green leaves tending to silver. HH 1-2' blue Sp-F Y Y Sun Dry

White Autumn Sage Salvia gregii 'White' perennial Small leathery leaves and mounding form. Birds, bees, AND butterflies love it! HH 4'/2' white Sp - F Y Y Sun Dry

Argentine Skies Salvia, Salvia guaranitica perennial Regal purple form of Brazil blue salvia HH 4' regal purple Su to frost Y Y Sun Dry

Purple Salvia 'Argentine Skies'

Guaranitica

Black And Blue Salvia Salvia guaranitica 'Black perennial Spikes of showy neon blue flowers on black stems. Hummingbirds stop here first! HH 3' deep neon Su to frost Y Y Sun Dry

and Blue' Spreads quickly. blue

Rosebud Salvia, Rosy Salvia involucrata perennial Great back border plant. Fast grower. No false advertising here … flower buds DO HH 4 - 5' rose / mauve Sp. Su. F Y Y Full Sun - Dry

Leaf Sage look like rose buds! Heart shaped leaves. Hummers and bes love it. Part Shade

Yellow Texas Sage, Salvia madrensis perennial Striking yellow fall flower spikes attract hummers. Bold plant in perennial border; HH 5' yellow F N N Sun Dry

Forsythia sage very hardy.

Hot Lips Sage Salvia microphylla 'Hot perennial Stunning bicolor flowers - red tip and white lip - hails from Oaxaca. GF 30" red/white Su-F Y Y Sun Dry

Lips'

Cedar Sage Salvia roemeriana perennial Extraordinary native for shade gardens! Petite, well mannered with small, TST 8 - 10" fire engine red Sp - F N Y shade good drainage

scalloped round leaves and multitude of 8” to 10” flower spikes covered in heavy required

cycles with fire engine-red tubular flowers for 4 to 6 weeks spring to fall. Great one

foot “groundcover” for shade gardens. Thickens nicely if allowed to seed. Goes

dormant in winter. Hummingbirds!!!

Salvia Salvia sp. perennial Perennial for the butterflies and hummers! Come in assorted colors, too. HH 18 - pink Sp-F Y Y Sun Dry

24"

Mystic Spires Blue Salvia sp. 'Mystic perennial The first dwarf or compact selection of the well-loved Indigo Spires. Works well HH 18 - purple-blue Sp - F Y Y full sun well-drained

Salvia Spires' with Purple Coneflowers, summer phlox, or combined with yellows, like 24"

Melampodium, Black-eyed-Susans and New Gold Lantana. Very tough and

drought tolerant. We have 'em all!

Blue Bog Sage Salvia uliginosa perennial Cloud of clear light blue flower spikes. Open airy habit HH 3 - 6' clear blue with late Su - mid F Y Y Sun Moist

white

highlights

Dancing Flame Salvia Salvia vanhoutteii perennial Spectacular variegated salvia inspires taxonomic debate. Looks great with lime- GF 2/2' scarlet Sp-F N Y afternoon well-drained

'Dancing Flame' colored foliage plants. shade

Salvia Van Houttii, Salvia vanhoutii perennial Deep maroon flowers on wide spreading plant. Good shade perennial -- blooms SH 3' maroon F-Sp Y Y Shade Dry

Maroon continuously in mild winters.

Faye Chapel Rec Salvia Salvia vanhoutteii ''Faye perennial Light green foliage, similar to annual red salvia in appearance, bright red blooms, GF 2 - 3' bright red Sp, Su. F nect Y Full Sun / Xeric

Chapel Rec' drought tolerant, long-blooming. ar Part Shade



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'Maraschino' Salvia Salvia x maraschino perennial 30" tall, makes 3' wide clumps, narrow green foliage, blooms heaviest in spring GF 30"x3' cherry-red Sp, F Y Y Full sun - Dry

and fall, bright cherry-red flowers, cross between S. grahamii and microphylla part shade

Mother-In-Law's Tongue Sansevieria sp. perennial Forked I'll bet! HH 2 - 4' greenish white N N Full Sun - Dry

to cream Shade



Strawberry Geranium Saxifraga stolonifera ground Leaves with white veins above, red beneath, white flowers on tall stems. HH 1-1 white Sp N N Shade Moist

cover 1/2'

Blood Lily Scadoxis multiflora bulb Spectacular, naturalizing bulb from South Africa. Exploding out of the ground on TS 10 - brilliant red early Su N N Shade Moist, Well-

thick solitary stems are dazzling 7 - 8" globe like flowerheads consisting of up to 12" Drained

200 brilliant red starry flowers followed by upright dark green glossy spear shaped

foliage.

Dark Pink Skullcap Scutellaria perennial Tough, dynamite perennial from Northern Mexico. Mound of tiny foliage smothered TS 6 - 8" dark pink Sp to F N N sunny open good drainage

suffrutescens 'Dark with small snapdragon-like flowers spring to fall in heavy bloom cycles. Very long position

Pink' lived.

Fuschia Fountains Scutellaria x ‘Fuschia perennial Colorful, low mounding. Small glossy green foliage covered with clusters of fushia TS 8 - 10" fuschia Sp-F N N Sun - Light Moist, Well-

Skullcap Fountains' herb tubular flowers through warm season months. Will mound or lightly carpet an area, Shade Drained

gently cascading over edges of raised beds.

Sedum / Goldmoss / Sedum acre perennial Tiny pale green spreading stonecrop. With flowers, looks like golden moss. Don't HH 1-2" yellow Sp N N Sun Dry

Stonecrop tread on me!

Sedum telephium Sedum telephium herbaceous Upright, arching stems of toothed, rosy grey-green, glaucous leaves. Clusters of DS 2' white flushed Su - F N N sun - part moist, well-

'Ruprectii" 'Ruprectii' perennial white and rose flowering cymes late summer until autumn. pink shade drained

Fall Cassia Senna bicapsularis shrub Wide and sprawly growth habit, deciduous, bright yellow pea-like flowers in late GF 12' bright yellow late F nect N Part Shade / Moist

fall. ar, Shade

larva

Serissa Serissa foetida ev shrub Bonsaii me! HH 2' white W into Sp N N Sun Moist

White Serissa Serissa foetida 'Double shrub Compact grower with small, green smelly leaves, purplish stems, tiny double white GF 2 - 3' double white Su N N Full Sun / Well- Drained

White' flowers, almost ever-blooming. Part Shade

Gold Rim Serissa Serissa foetida 'Gold shrub Compact grower with small, green smelly leaves edged in gold, purplish stems, GF 2 - 3' white Su N N Full Sun / Xeric

Rim' tiny white flowers, almost ever-blooming. Part Shade

Pink Serissa Serissa foetida 'Pink' shrub Compact grower with small, green smelly leaves, purplish stems, tiny pink flowers, GF 2 - 3' pink Su N N Full Sun / Dry

almost ever-blooming. Part Shade

Red Rattlebox Sesbania punicea dec shrub It likes to be seen, and heard. Fast growth, extended bloom, attractive seed pods HH 6-10' burnt orange- early Su- F N N Sun Moist

rattle. red

Purple Heart Setcreasia now groundcove See “tradescanthia” HH Shade Average

Tradescanthia r

Hardy White Gloxinia Sinningia brazilienensis perennial Large, powerfully fragrant tubular white flowers to "wow" visiters to your garden! HH 18 - white late Sp-F N N sun - part moist, well-

(White) 24" shade drained

Hardy Red Gloxinia Sinningia sellovii perennial Light green sandpaper-like leaves on an arching clump that can reach 20" in GF 20" scarlet-orange late Sp-F N N

height. Pendant 30" scarlet-orange spikes of 1" bell-shaped flowers emerge from

tips. Great for rock gardens, perennial borders, or as specimen container plant.

Goes dormant in winter; flushes out mid spring into full gorgeous plant!

Sinojackia/Jack Tree Sinojackia rehderana tree Styrax family with wonderful white blooms in spring; starts slowly. Upright form HH 15'' white mid Sp N N Sun Moist



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Blue-Eyed Grass Sisyrinchium grass Don't it make your brown eyes blue! Thin strips of grass with blue tipped ends. HH 20' blue/yellow early-late Sp N N Sun Moist

angustifolium centers

Blue potato bush Solanum ratonnetii ev shrub A beautiful flowering shrub with striking blue trumpet-shaped flowers which last GF 6' blue Sp, Su, F N N Full sun - Not picky

well into the autumn. A marvellous idea for your patio or balcony. part shade

Texas Mountain Laurel Sophora secundiflora ev Dense shrub with showy blooms in Spring; ideal for dry sun. TS 15' purple Sp Y N Sun Dry

shrub/tree

Indian Pink Spigelia marilandica perennial Delightful woodland ephemeral. Long bloom period. HH 12-24" red/yellow Sp-S Y N Shade Dry

Goldmound Spirea Spiraea japonica shrub Constantly changing its foliage outfits! Growing season begins with muted red that HH 3-4/3- light pink late Sp - early N N full - part sun not fussy

'Goldmound' quickly fades to yellow-green in the spring and then changes to a lime green with 4' clusters Su

arrival of summer.

Spirea Ogon Spiraea thunbergii semi ev Hardy deciduous plant; delicate, willowy brances; bright yellow leaves change an JFN 6/5' white Lare Sp - early Sun - Full Normal - Moist

'Ogon' orange-pink shade in fall. White flowers appear in early spring. Can tolerate many Su Sun

difficult landscape situations.

Reeve's Spirea Spirea reevesiana dec shrub Small fast-growing fine-textured bush with weeping stems that produce clusters of GF 5-7'/3- white March, April N N Part Shade Moist

dainty white flowers. Needs to be pruned, but not severely to preserve its weeping 5'

habit.

Aztec Lily Sprekelia formosissima perennial Strap-shaped, mid-green leaves producing unusual, solitary, bright scarlet to deep TS 12 - bright scarlet Sp N N sun - part average

bulb crimson flowers, 5" across, in spring in response to thunderstorms! Occurs 18" to deep shade

naturally in Mexico and Guatemala. crimson

Blue Porterweed Stachytarpeta perennial Butterflies like these spiky punk rock blue flowers on a plant humble enough to call HH Blue Y Y Sun Dry

jamaicensis, blue itself a weed.

Coral Porterweed Stachytarpheta perennial Tall bushy herbaceous plant. Long, elegant flower spikes almost constantly spring TS 4 - 4' coral almost Y Y prefers part moist, well-

jamicensis 'Coral' to fall. Flowers appear in clusters moving upward along the narow flower spikes. constantly Sp shade drained

Tender in hard winter. Responds well to pruning. to F

Stoke's Aster Stokesia laevis perennial Flower with a “fringe” benefit HH 10-12" light blue or over Su N N Sun Dry

white

Omega Skyrocket Aster Stokesia laevis 'Omega perennial Wonderful daisy-like blue flowers up to 4" across "rocket" above rosettes of foliage HH 3 - 4' shades of blue June - July Y N semi-moist,

full sun

Rocket' summer and fall. well-drained

Bird of Paradise Strelitzia reginae ev perennial Tropical looking. Paddle-shaped leaves. Flowers resemble a bird's beak. Likes to HH 5' brilliant F, W, Sp N N full sun - semi- moist, well-

be crowded. Will bloom intermittently all year long. orange and shade drained

bright blue

Strobilanthus Strobilanthus perennial Stunning new introduction from New Zeland. Dark green new foliage covered with GF 2- lilac early - late Su N N Part Shade / Moist, Well-

gossypinus gossypinus shrub eye popping golden hairs that mature to sivery gray and felted underbellies. 3'/2/3' Shade Drained



Red-Backed Strobilanthus sanguinea tropical Leathery lance-shaped leaves 3 - 4' long, burgundy below and dark green above, GF 3 - 4' white flowers / Sp N N Part / Full Not Fussy

Strobilanthus 'Red-Backed' inflorecsence of white flowers with red bracts, needs shade. red bracts Shade



'Emerald Pagoda' Styrax japonica Dec tree One-inch star-like flowers. Yellow fall foliage. Considered most distinctive styrax. GN 20'x20' Wh late Sp N N Full sun or Water

Japanese Snowbell 'Emerald Pagoda' Attracts bees heavily. part shade during

dry spells

Fall Aster Symphyotrichum perennial Lavender-blue flowers are many-petaled and aromatic with a yellow center. HH 18-30" lavender-blue Oct, Nov N N Sun Dry - Average

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Variegated Jewels of Talinum p. `Variegatum` perennial Variegated fleshy foliage topped by wands of pink blooms and seeds of burgundy GB 2-3' pink Sp-F N N Sun Moist

Opar berry "jewels."

Jewels Of Opar Talinum paniculatum perennial Tiny pink flowers and iridescent ruby beads. Upright plant. Everblooming. HH 2-3' pink Sp-F N N Sun Moist

Bald Cypress Taxodium disticum tree Large with pyramid shaped crown. Leaves sage green in summer; russet, soft JFN 50- cones N N Sun not picky

brown to orangish brown fall color. Birds eat seeds. 100'

Pond Cypress Taxodium nutans var. tree Fewer knees, more columnar form, holds needles longer in Fall. Fall color. JFN 60' cones N N Sun not picky

ascendens

Yew Tree Taxus sp. ev tree Dense, slow growing, dark evergreen with bright green spring growth and red fruits HH 25' red fruits red fruits in F N N shade lover moist, well-

in autumn much sought after by birds but no-no's to everyone else. Easy to drained

maintain, suitable for hedging.

Gold Star Cape Tecoma stans 'Gold perennial Heat-tolerant Texas native with striking masses of golden yellow, trumpet-shaped TS 4-6' yellow Su-F Y Y Sun Dry

Honeysuckle Stars' flowers. Highly pest resistant. Wonderful in containers to accent entry and patio,

also in mass plantings.

Orange Jubilee Tecoma stans 'Orange shrub Upright form. Rich green, lush looking foliage with clusters of 2 1/2 inch orange-red HH 8 -10' orange-red Su - F N Y full sun average, well-

Jubilee' trumpet-shaped flowers give a subtropical appearance. drained

Dwarf Japanese Cleyera Ternstroemia g. 'Emory' ev shrub Small leaves, interesting habit. Tom Dodd Jr. selection. From cuttings. GN to 5' yellowish late Sp - early N N Tolerates Moderate - Dry

white S both Sun and

Shade

Giant Water Canna Thalia geniculata aquatic Bog / water garden plant; 8-10'; large lanceolate leaves with purple blooms; sun to GF 8 - 10' purple Su - F N N sun - part wet

perennial part shade. shade

Japanese Beech Fern Thelypteris decursive- fern One of the most well-behaved and spectacular species in a genus full of HH 18 - grown for na N N Light Shade Moist

pinnata aggressive thugs! 24" foliage

Mercer Blue Thunbergia, Thunbergia vine Bushy vine w/arching branches. Exotic 3" dark purple-blue flowers w/yellow TS 4-5' purple-blue Sp-F N N Shade Average

Blue Glory Vine battescombei throats.



Variegated Lemon Thymus citriodorus herb evergreen with gold variegated, lemon scented leaves. Pink flowers attractive to HH 6" pink Su Y N Full dry

Thyme 'Variegata' butterflies and bees. Prefers well drained chalky soil in full sun. Ideal for tubs.

Fruity lemon flavor.

Confederate Jasmine Trachelospermum vine Miss Scarlet, the South shall rise again! HH

jasminoides

Saramati Palm Trachycarpus palm Newly-discovered species from Myanmar. Possibly the most interesting yet, with HH 50' na na N N sun - part well-drained

ukhrulensis hairless trunk that reaches 12" in diameter, leaves with white undersides, and shade

sturdy petioles. Produces 24 - 28 3 foot palmate leaves on 2 foot thorny branches.



White Spiderwort Tradescantia 'Alba' perennial Grassy looking foliage and clustered blooms. This spiderwort is clumping in habit. HH 18" white Sp through N N Sun - Part Moist

early Su Shade

Purple Heart Tradescantia pallida groundcove Scrambling plant that likes it hot and humid. Purple foliage even more vibrant when HH 6-9" pinkish white continuous N N sun, part moist

'Purpurea' (setcreasea) r planted in full sun. trailing shade

3-4'

Blue Spiderwort Tradescantia virginiana perennial Narrow, arching, lily-like blue-green foliage. HH 12-15" bright violet- Sp-F N N Sun Dry

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Gilt Edge Toad Lily Tricyrtis formosana 'Gilt perennial Orchid-like blooms and big, golden-edged leaves dazzle in the shade just when the HH 20 - spotted pink late sum/fall N N shade moist

Edge' garden needs a shot in the arm! 24" blooms

Hairy Toad Lily Tricyrtis hirta perennial Clusters of miniature orchid-like flowers. (try-SIR-tiss) VDG 18"- purple or late fall N N Part Shade Moist

36" white

Society Garlic Tulbaghia violacea herbaceous For those of us who‟ve been “raised right”! Clumping form with narrow, chive-like, HH 2' lilac Su - early F N N Full sun - Average

perennial garlic scented leaves, and large umbels of fragragrant lilac flowers. part shade

Yellow Buttercup, Yellow Turnera ulmifolia yellow shrub native to West Indies and Mexico, attracts butterflies to its yellow flowers which last HH 3' bright yellow blooms host N sun, part drought

Alder only one day. It is also the main hostplant of the Mexican Fritillary (Euptoieta repeatedly plant shade tolerant

hegesia). Evergreen foliage.

Winged Elm Ulmus alata tree Fast growing shade tree with typical elm vase shaped form. Corky ridges on HH 60' small reddish early Feb N N Sun not picky

branches.

Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia tree Shades of cinnamon orange revealed under exfoliating bark. Fall samaras. HH 30' small green N N Sun Dry

Special selection of Lacebark elm. Exfoliating bark.

Brightwell Blueberry Vaccinium ashei fruit Vigorous, upright in growth. Berries medium in size and in blue color. Small dry DD 10' white Sp N N Sun Moist

'Brightwell' scars; high yields of medium-sized fruit. Ripens early to midseason.

Premier Blueberry Vaccinium ashei shrub Bright blue fruit ripens mid-June. Vigorous growth. High yield. Better adapted to DD 10' white N N Sun Moist

'Premier' southern climate than corymbosum highbush cousin. Orange-red fall color

Climax Blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum fruit Early ripening--late May to early June. Most berries ripen at the same time. DD 8' white Sp N N Sun Moist

'Climax' Upright. Beautiful fall color.

Darrow's Blueberry Vaccineum 'Darrowii' ev shrub Native ornamental dwarf blueberry. Forms colonies. Wonderful display of white, GB 1 - 4' white to pink early Sp N N full sun - light moist, well-

bell-shaped flowers early spring followed late spring by by edible blue-black berries shade drained

… if the birds don't beat you to it! Great fall color.

Elliot's Huckleberry Vaccinium elliottii shrub Edible fruit. Rich coloration of leaves in Fall. Wildlife food. LG 8-10' Sp N N Sun Moist

Upright Verbena Verbena bonariensis perennial 4-5‟, tiny purple flowers on top of upright square stalks, commonly found in ditches GF 4 - 5' purple Sp, Su, F Y Y Full sun Dry



Cinnamomifolium Viburnum ev shrub Royal Horticultural Society's coveted Award of Garden Merit. AKA Camphor tree, JFN 10/15' pale pink May - early N N Sun - Part Moist, Well-

Viburnum 'Cinnamomifolium' The large, drooping, ribbed evergreen leaves on red stems make for a handsome June Shade Drained

appearance all year. Pale pink buds that open into honey-scented flowers in May

or early June, followed by clusters of oval blue-black berries. Fabulous!



Luzon Viburnum Viburnum luzonicum ev shrub Red translucent berries in tne fall; purple leaf color fall and winter. Four seasons of GN 8' white Sp N N Sun not picky

interest.

Compact Walter's Viburnum obovatum shrub Dwarf variety of Walter's: smaller leaves, compact habit, covered with clusters of GF 4-5' white late W - early N N Sun / Part Moist, well-

Viburnum densa white flowers late winter/early spring. Popular with wildlife. Sp Sun drained

Mrs. Shillers Viburnum Viburnum obovatum shrub Dwarf form of the native Walter's little-leaf. Fragrant flowers, lustrous berries and LG 3'x3' white Sp Y Full sun

'Mrs. Shillers' Delight' fall color

Groundcover Vinca Vinca major ev Vinca – dinca – do … flowers of periwinkle blue. HH 12" periwinkle Sp -Su N N full sun - part dry OK - moist

groundcove blue shade better

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Groundcover Vinca, Vinca major variegata ev Vinca – dinca – do … flowers of periwinkle blue AND variegated foliage too! HH 12" periwinkle Sp -Su N N full sun - part dry OK - moist

Variegated groundcove blue shade better

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Australian Violet, Viola hederacea perennial Outstanding evergreen groundcover for shade garden! Lush carpet of bright green HH 1"-2" white & blue Sp-F N N Shade Average

Running Violet foliage. Almost ever- blooming. Great cascading container plant. violet

Chaste Tree Vitex agnus-castus small tree Fragrant blooms similar to Buddleia. Aromatic leaves. Edible seeds. Medicinal HH 10-20' purple to Sp-Su Y N Sun Moist

properties. violet-blue

Purple Leaf Arabian Vitex trifolia f. purpurea shrub Exceptional aromatic foliage accent for warm, dry climates. Openly branching TS 6 - 8/6 - blue to purple late Su and Y N full sun - part moist, well-

Vitex spreading shrub produces velvety leaves … olive green with dusky purple 8' early F shade drained

undersides ... and clusters of tiny blue and purple flowers at shoot tips late

summer and fall. Zones 8-11.

Muscadine, Carlos Vitis rotundifolia 'Carlos' vine Bronze, self-fertile. Garden eating grapes. Vigorous vine, very heavy producing. GF space N N Full Sun drought

Used commercially for wine production. Also excellent for fresh eating and jelly. 10' tolerant once

Ripens early to mid season. established (1-

2yrs)

Hunt Muscadine Vitis rotundifolia 'Hunt' vine Black. Fruit medium in size, good flavor, large clusters, dark juicy flesh, medium to KN space N N sun average

high yields, wet stem scar, ripen early to mid season. Vigorous; good cold 10'

resistance. Great all purpose variety to plant. Sugar Content 16%-17%. Needs

pollination.

Summit Muscadine Vitis rotundifolia vine Reddish Bronze. Fruit medium to large in size, excellent flavor, dry stem scar, high KN space N N sun average

'Summit' yields, ripen early to mid season. Vigorous, fairly cold hardy, and have very good 10'

disease resistance. Makes a good replacement for Scuppernong in most

applications. Sugar Content 17%-18%. Needs pollination.

Wedelia Wedelia trilobata perennial Spreading groundcover; creeps and roots at the nodes. Blooms profusely in full HH 18' yellow and Sp-F N N Sun Dry

sun. orange

White Candles Whitfieldia elongata tender White spires rise above dark green shiny foliage November - May. Flowers in TS 4 - 6' white spires Nov - May N N Flowers in Average

perennial shade. Average water, 4-6'. Shade

Yellowroot Xanthorhiza perennial Deciduous plant for wet sites - gypsophelia-like blooms. Parsley-leaved perennial HH 2' brownish - early Sp N N Shade Moist

simplicissima herb used for dye. Orange-yellow fall color. purple

Lime Zinger Xanthosoma 'Lime perennial This "Arrow Leaf" gives the garden scheme many possibilities for both indoor and HH 3' greenish Su N N Full sun - Medium

Zinger' outdoor design. A fast grower, the defining yellow leaves can reach a foot and a white part shade

half in size with plants rising up to 3 or more feet.

Mickey Mouse Taro Xanthosoma m. vari. perennial Big ears, the better to dazzle you with; a tail too. Stunning variegated Taro with GB 3'-4' N N Shade Average

'Mickey Mouse' green, cream, & white variegation on large very unique 18” leaves. Leaves range in

shape from perfect hearts to fascinating, artistic pinched ridges with unusual

sculptured character. The tip normally forms a pinched pocket (with a "tail") that

holds water. Butterflies & hummingbirds are known to perch on the tip of the leaf

for a drink of water. Beautiful accent plant for shade gardens & edges of water

gardens. Root hardy to the teens & possibly colder.

Narrowleaf White Rain Zephranthes candida bulb Fine evergreen chive-like foliage. Huge flowers pop up after a good mid-summer HH 12" white Su - F N N Sun Moist

Lily (White) rain and continue into early fall. Wonderful naturalizing bulb! Beautiful in small

clumps or big sweeps.

Yellow Rainlily Zephyranthes citrina bulb One of the most prolific repeat blooming rainlilies that exist! Masses of starry, HH 10" yellow Sp-F N N Part Shade or Moist, Well -

upfacing, bright yellow crocus like flowers especially after rain. Part shade or full Full Sun Drained

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Pink Rainlily Zephyranthes bulb When it rains, it shines! Grassy foliage with lily blooms after rain. Large rose-pink HH 10"- rose-pink Sp-F N N Sun or part Moist, well

grandiflora blooms with yellow centers. Rainlilies are one of the finest naturalizing bulbs for 12" shade drained

the South! Plant them in pockets throughout the garden or create large, majestic

sweeps.

Orange Zexmenia, Hairy Zexmenia hispida perennial It is a good plant for butterfly gardens. It is generally left alone by deers. Little to TS 2 - 3' yellow Sp - F Y N Full sun or Little to

Wedelia moderate water. Yellow flowers spring to fall. 2-3'. afternoon Moderate

shade.

Variegated Pine Cone Zingiber zerumbet ginger Real stunner for sun or shade garden. Elegant 4' stalks of white edged green TS 4' red cones with Su N N Light Shade Moist, Well-

Ginger 'darceyi' leaves with jazzy red cones in summer with tiny yellow flowers playing peek-eye. tiny yellow or Sun Drained

Multiplies slowly to form knock out backdrop or accent for any garden. flowers

Shampoo Ginger Zingiber Zerumbet ginger Foliage to 6'. Cones appear at the base in late summer and exude awapuhi- HH Sun Moist

'Shampoo Ginger' scented juice for shampoo.

Jujube Tree (aka Zizyphus jujuba small tree Elegant small tree. Gray bark; daunting thorns; zigzag stems; shiny dainty foliage HH 20/12' yellow-green Sp N N sun moist, well

Chinese Date) that gives a great autumn display of butter yellow. Sweet crunchy fruit packed with drained

vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants!









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