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Chinese Abelia Abelia chinensis shrub Blooms late summer and autumn. Large showy flower heads that attract HH 5-7' x 4-6' white Su-F Y N Sun Dry

butterflies. Multitudinous branches sticking out in all directions produce

long wispy growth covered with maroon-tinged leaves.

Canyon Creek Abelia Abelia chinensis x semi Spreading rounded shrub with glossy dark green leaves that sometimes VDG 2-3' / 3-4' white late Sp - late Y N full sun - part well-drained

Canyon Creek evergreen tinge bronze. White 3/4" fragrant flowers from summer to frost. Compact F shade

shrub new growth is copper, then yellow to green. Pink/white flowers and

bronze/rose fall color.

Little Richard Abelia Abelia grandiflora ev shrub Compact "filler" shrub. Copper foliage in winter. Wildlife, butterflies, and HH 3 x 3' white May to frost Y Y full sun - Dry

'Little Richard' hummers like! partial shade

Red and Yellow Abelmoschus Okra‟s pretty cousin, yellows and reds and seeds for more red. A HH 2' yellows and showy all Su Y N Sun Dry

Flowering Okra, guaranteed passalong performer from Friends and Hilltop's own gardens. reds

Abelmoschus

Dwarf Red Abutilon Abutilon pictum shrub Abutilon is the second-best hummingbird plant because of its high nectar HH 2' red Su-frost Y Y Sun Moist

per bloom content.

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 HH 8" red Sp-F N N Shade Average

the same effect.

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

Clump forming. calyces Shade drained

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

stamens, grey-green dense foliage, Florida Plant of the year 2000. red petals in part shade



Florida Maple, Southern Acer barbatum tree Sw-e-e-e-et! Brilliant display of yellow, orange and red come autumn. LG 50' greenish- Sp N N Shade Dry

Sugar Maple yellow

Trident Maple Acer buergerianum dec tree Tolerant of wind, salt, drought, air pollution, and soil compaction;with age HHSUP 30-45' H 25' Red-Orange- Sp N N Sun Dry

bark exfoliates revealing gray, orange, brown color; does not develop leaf W Yellow

scorch during drought

Box Elder Acer negundo dec tree (no Medium sized tree to 60 feet, typically with poor form and multiple trunks; HH 60' yellow- green Sp N N Shade Average

apostrophe) paired V-shaped samaras in drooping clusters persist throughout winter.



Bloodgood Japanese Acer palmatum dec tree Top choice among small trees for all-season beauty. New foliage emerges VDG 20 x 20' purples, reds early-mid Sp N N part shade - moist

Maple 'Bloodgood" red; superb red fall color too! Round habit. Elegant, horizontal branching sun

and multiple muscular looking trunks provide winter interest.



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

atropurpureum stemmed shrub.

Shantung Maple Acer truncatum tree A hardy, adaptable species similar to Japanese maple. Tolerant of heat LG 20 - 25' green-yellow Sp N N Shade Dry

and drought, no serious pests. Foilage reddish purple in spring yellow in

fall.

Cloth of Gold Yarrow Achillea filipendulina perennial Fern-like foliage and bold yellow flowers that resemble knotted gold cord. HH 36 - 48" yellow late Sp and N N Full Sun Dry

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

Yarrow Achillea millefolium perennial Smells good; likes drought and poor soil. HH 1-3' white May - June N N Shade Average

Achimenes Cupid's Achimenes longiflora perennial Excellent choice for shady locations, hanging baskets and HH 1x2' varied Su-F Shade Average

Bower houseplants.Bloom in a number of bright colors and flower freely.

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Scented Sweet Flag Acorus gramineus perennial Great licorice scent and taste. Used in Thai cooking and as tea. Used to HH 8 - 12" green mid - late Su N N Full Sun / Part Moist

'Licorice' treat loss of appetite, gastritis, and depression! Shade

Acorus, Striped Sweet Acorus gramineus perennial Fragrant grassy evergreen cream and green striped foliage. Especially HH 8-10" yellow-green Su N N Sun to part Moist

Flag 'Variegatus' useful in wet, shady locations. shade

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

Fern veneris very fine textured foliage

Rosy Maidenhair Fern Adiantum hispidulum fern Decidious fern; rose colored new growth; 18-24"; needs part sun to shade, GF 18 - 24" NA NA N N Part Sun - Moist

moist conditions. Shade

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

Buckeye shrub; hummingbird favorite; handsome flowers.

Giant Agapanthus Agapanthus 'Ellamae' perennial Large, drooping clusters of intense, deep blue flowers on stalks up to 3 HH 3 - 4' dark blue - Su Y Y full to part sun average

"Ellamae" feet tall of evergreen strap like foliage. Attracts bees, butterflies and violet

hummers.

Mood Indigo Lily of the Agapanthus inapterus perennial Fabulous dark violet, almost black flowers on 30" stems. GN 2 - 4' dark violet mid to late S N N part sun - part Med - low

Nile "Mood Indigo" shade

Dwarf Agarista Agarista popuifolia shrub Dwarf form of native swamp leucothoe; will only reach 3-4'. Likes dry, HH 3 - 4' white Sp N N Shade Average

'Leprechaun' shady environment.

Leucothoe, Florida Agarista populifolia ev shrub Arching plant for a difficult site; lily of the valley-like blooms in Spring. DD 15' white Sp N N Sun Moist

Leucothoe

Hummingbird Mint, Agastache 'Acapulco perennial 18-24", lovely orange-pink tubular flowers with aromatic grayish-green HHSF 18 - 24" orange - pink Sp, Su,F Y Y Full sun Low

Salmon Pink Agastache Salmon-Pink' leaves, hummingbird attractor, tolerant of dry soils.

Agave Agave amerisua succulent Tolerates drought and harsh environment. HH 6x6' greenish Su Y N Sun Dry

Burgundy Glow Ajuga Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ perennial tricolored foliage (white, pink and green) and blue flowers on 6" spikes in HHDUP 6 - 9" x 6-12" blue May-June N N Sun / Part Average

ground cover late spring. In mass plantings, the flower effect can be very dramatic. Shade



Black Scallop Ajuga Ajuga reptans 'Black perennial Dark as night foliage with gorgeously scalopped leaves. Knock out in patio HH 3 x 6" blue May-June No No Shade Dry

Scallop pots, combos, and as snappy accent.

Caitlin's Giant Ajuga Ajuga reptans 'Caitlin's ground cover Large foliage offers coarse leaf texture in the shade garden HH 6" purple May-June N N Shade Dry

Giant'

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

Upright Elephant Ear Alocasia portodora Aquatic Bright green ruffle-edge leaf, tall background plant. HHSF 8' x 4' Su Full sun or moist

part 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.

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. HH 10' pink, yellow, & Sp N N Sun Dry

white

Rose of Sharon „Lucy‟ Althea ‘Lucy’ shrub to sm slow to moderate growth. Transplants easily HH 10'x8' double mid Su to Y Y part shade well-

tree red frost -sun drained

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

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

Butterfly host.

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Henry's Voodoo Lily Amorphophallus bulb Rare, kinky dwarf voodoo lily from Taiwan. A Tony Avent favorite! In HH 24" purple late Sp - early Y Y Full sun - light Consistent

henryi flower, expect a spathe that resembles one of those '60s vinyl lawn chairs Su shade moisture

with ruffled edges, while emerging from the center is a spadix that...well,

even Bob Dole could be proud of.

Variegated Shooting Star Anthericum perennial Regular Anthericum's variegated cousin. Semi-evergreen 12”-14” TS 12 - 14" white Sp - F N N Full Sun - Moist, Well-

Lily sandersonea variegata clumping grass-like lily, small white star shaped flowers on 18”-24” stems. Light Shade Drained

Dark green and white variegated foliage.

Shooting Star Lily, Anthericum ev perennial Semi-evergreen clumping grass-like lily, small white star shaped flowers GF 12 - 14" white Sp - F N N full sun to moist well-

St. Bernard‟s Lily saundersonia on 18”-24” stems. light shade drained

Ice Plant Aptenia cordifolia ev succulent Name comes from "frosty" look of cylindrical leaves densely coated with HH 6' hot pink Su - F N N Full Sun Dry, well-

groundcover glistening hairs. Profuse 1/2" pink blooms summer and fall. Drought drained

resistant.

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

tolerant

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

tolerant

Norfolk Island Pine Araucaria heterophylla ev tree Pyramidal form with branches arranged in distinctive symetrtical, HH 200' native grown for grown for N N Sun Moist - Well-

horizontal tiers. Very dependable tub specimen. habitat - 3 - foliage foliage Drained

10 indoors

Variegated Ardesia Ardesia japonica ev Green and white leaf variegation with pink flowers and red berries.

variegata groundcover

Coral Ardisia, Christmas Ardisia crenata ev shrub Sturdy evergreen southern tradition HH 18"-1' 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- HH 10-12" pink mid Su and F N N Shade Moist

Ardisia variegata groundcover green color.

Red Chokeberry Aronia arbutifolia dec shrub Native. Flowers mid-spring; bright red berries late summer; reddish to HH 8'x5' white Sp Y N Full Sun to wet and dry

purple fall color. Easy to grow. Part Shade sites

Chinese Evergreen Asarum splendens grouncover Large evergreen mottled silver leaves. Spreads to show off as a mass HH 6-8" x 12" brown, purple, late Su Shade Average

Ginger ginger planting in a shade garden. Large, 2.5"-3" wide brown, purple and cream cream

flowers.

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

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

gardens and perennial borders.

Silky Gold Butterfly Weed Asclepias curassavica perennial like species but with golden-yellow flowers, light green foliage, upright HHGF 24 - 30" golden yellow Sp,Su,F Y N Full Sun / Part Average

'Silky Gold' green stems Shade



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

Edible fruit. Downturned leaves turn yellow and gold in Fall.

Asparagus Fern, Foxtail Asparagus densiflorus perennial A featured container plant, grows in full sunlight to shade in moist fertile HH 3' white mid Su N N Sun Moist

'Sprengeri' soil.





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

Branches thin and drooping.

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 Iron 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

Plant Way’

White Astilbe Astilbe 'Deutchland perennial Perennial with feathery foliage which unfurls in spring followed in late HH 18 - 24" white late Su N N part shade to average

White' summer with plumes of white flowers. Great way to dress up a shaded shade

area.

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

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

excellent accent for shady situations. Slow-growing to 4 to 6 feet high,

almost as wide.

Carambola Starfruit Averrhoa carambola ev tree The alternate, odd-pinnate leaves are somewhat sensitive -- leaves fold LO 20 - 30' red-purple ever blooming N N full sun well-drained

together at night, much like mimosas. The trees produce a fruit known as under right

a star fruit, which is an astringent fruit with a sweet and sour flavor. The conditions

slow growing nature of these trees makes them an excellent container

tree.

Chojuho Satsuki Azelea Azalea 'Chojuho' ev shrub Showy, star-shaped, dark red to orangish-red flowers, 1 to 1 1/2 inches GN 5' orangish-red May - June N N Partial sun Well

wide. Flowers are borne from May to June. drained

Vitatta Fortunei Azalea Azalea 'Vitatta ev shrub Tall, upright. White flaked, streaked reddish-purple. Blooms appear in fall, GN 10' + white flaked, W - more N N Partial sun Well

Fortune' sporadically in winter and more heavily in early spring. Semi-deciduous streaked heavily early drained

which tends to show off the winter blooms. Venerable old plants still seen reddish - Sp

from World War II era - a testimonial to their endurance. purple



William Bull Indica Azalea 'William Bull' ev shrub Pictureseque tall and open habit. Easy and durable cultivar, among most GN tall "walk deep salmon mid - late N N Part shade Well

Azalea cold-hardy of the Southern Indians. Very double flowers deep salmon under" azalea orange season drained

orange appearing mid to late season.

Purple Smoke Baptisia Baptisia x `Purple perennial Deciduous. Cut flower, work in xeriscapes, and come with deer- resistant GF 4' x 4' violet Sp,Su Y N Full sun or xeric

Smoke` foliage. Butterfly host. part shade

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

foliage. F

Climbing Spinach Basella rubra vine Fast growing red stemmed vine. Bright green heart-shaped meaty leaves, HH 10' pink Sp N N Sun Dry

handsome and tasty!

Spinach Malabar 'Red Basella rubra perennial Scarlet stems and deep green spinach leaves. Many people grow Red HH 6' purple Sp-S N N Sun Moist

Stem' vine Stem for purely ornamental purposes, but there's a lot of good eating on

this productive plant!

Pink Orchid Vine Bauhinia yunannensis semi-ev 1” double kidney shaped leaves covered with terminal racemes of 2” TS 10 - 12' pink veined Sp - F N N Full Sun Average -

parennial orchid-like pink flowers. with purple Dry

vine

Beefsteak Begonia Begonia Erythrophylla perennial Vegans beware! Where's the beef!!! Roundish fleshy kidney shaped HH 1' pink Sp N N Part Shade - Normal -

leaves with red underbellies. Full Sun Moist

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

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Angel Wing Begonia Begonia Lucerna perennial Flying ones too! HH N N Shade Average

Rex Begonia Begonia rex cultorum perennial Has it made in the shade! Flashy foliage … teensie flowers don't merit HH 12 - 18" grown for grown for N N filtered light average

attention. foliage foliage

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

Begonia perennial, it bears nodding pink blooms from late Spring to Fall. morning sun drained



Chocolate-scented Daisy Berlandiera lyrata perennial A quarter-size, vibrant, 12" yellow daisy with striking red striped TS 18' a 2' yellow with red Sp - Su N N Full Sun Dry / Well -

undersides and chocolate-colored cocoa scented stamens. striped Drained

undersides

False Red Agave Beschorneria perennial Agave relative. Glossy, evergreen rosette (no spines) makes attractive VDG 5'/3' Red Mar/Apr Y Y part sun drought

septentrionalis clump to 3' wide. Once established, you will enjoy 5' tall, glossy, red flower to shade tolerant,

spikes adorned March/ April with lovely green tipped reddish bells. Takes well-

moisture if well-drained drained

Chinese Ground Orchid Bletilla ochracea perennial Hardy, terrestrial, deciduous orchid. Wispy flower stalks top the iris-like VDG 12" creamy yellow Su N N filtered average

pleated leaves in June. Each stalk sports creamy yellow flowers

highlighted with purple and yellow speckled lips.

Royal Purple Bougainvillea buttiana ev climber Terrific prolific arching sprays of showy purple flowers on large evergreen HH 15 - 30' purple with early Su - late N N full sun dry -

Bougainvillea 'Royal Purple' vines. white centers F average



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

spectabilis blooms best in an abusive home--hot, dry, starved and pot bound! F

Blooms on new growth.

Schefflera, Umbrella Brassaia actinophylla ev shrub Dark green, shiny palmate leaves fan out to form rounded crown that HH 4 - 7' red Su N N Shade Average

Plant resembles umbrella. Comfortable outdoors as a tree and cozy indoors as

a houseplant. Outdoors in full sun, it sports showy red flowers in Summer.



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

succulent for the winter

Angel's Trumpet Brugmansia x insignis perennial Huge jazzy fragrant flowers will blow you away, especially at night. HH 6-8' peach, yellow, Su-frost Y Y Sun Moist

shrub Peach, yellow or white white … you

name it!



Butterfly Bush Buddleia lindleyana perennial Good for more of a 'hedgerow' planting, smooth foliage, pendulous HHDD 8'x3' Violet/ Mid Su, late Y N Full Sun to well-

shrub flowers grace a weeping form and cinnamon-colored stems Lavender Su, Part Shade drained

early F

Tangerine Bulbine Bulbine flavescens perennial Bright flower spikes nearly year-round HH soft tangerine nearly year N N Sun Dry

'Tangerine' round

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

'Cream Puff' panicles of buttery yellow blooms non-stop through the hot summer drainage

months. Averages 6‟-8‟ 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)





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

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

with red underneath, silver “brush strokes” down the center. Descendent

of gifts from the energetic and generous Miss Lillie's garden on Goodwood



Dwarf Fairy Duster Calliandra emarginata shrub Beautiful root hardy shrub great for garden and containers. Hot pink TS 2-3' hot pink Sp-F Y Y Sun or Light Average,

"powderpuff" mimosa-like flowers summer through fall. Tropical look; very Shade Well-

low amounts of airborne pollen. Drained

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

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

American Beautyberry, Callicarpa americana shrub Clusters of white berries in late Summer/Fall following bloom. Great HH 8x8' white Su N N Sun Moist

French Mulberry (White) 'lactea' wildlife food.

Wine Cup, Purple Poppy Callirohoe involucrata perennial Low growing, deeply dissected dark green foliage. Explosion of electric HH 6-8" x 12-20" electric purple July - early N N full sun dry -

Mallow purple, upright flowers July to early September. Behaves like ivy. September average



Bottlebrush Callistemon rigidus ev shrub Native of Australia. Aromatic gray-green leaves. New foliage reddish- HH 8-6' x 6-4' brilliant red late Sp early Y Y full sun - porous well-

green. Flower mass in shape of bottlebrush … dense cylindrical, brilliant Su with few some shade drained soil

red spikes sporting oodles of bristlelike stamens. blooms into F



Sweetshrub, Carolina Calycanthus floridus shrub Fragrant foliage; more intense in Spring and when in ground. LG 8' dark red Sp Y N Sun Dry

Allspice

Dwarf Sweetshrub Calycanthus floridus dec shrub More compact than other sweetshrubs. Dark glossy, spinach looking HH 3 - 9' maroon - May - July Y N Part shade - Dry

"Michael Lindsay" 'Michael Lindsay' leaves golden yellow in fall. Strong flower color and fragrance. chestnut part sun

Autumn Sentinel Camellia 'Autumn ev shrub Gorgeous pink flowers. This striking plant has a very narrow upright GN pink October N N Part Sun Average

Camellia Sentinel' growth habit with distinctive foliage. The leaves are small, narrow and dark

green and with a compact habit. The plant grows quickly and the pale pink

blooms come early in the season (October) and are small and double.



Egao Corkscrew Camellia 'Egao ev shrub Lovely salmon pink flower. But it's the curly zig-zag growth that is most GN 10 - 20' x 5 - salmon - pink late W N N Part Shade - Normal -

Camellia Corkscrew' appealing. Unique! 12' Part Sun Moist

Species Camellia Camellia fluviatilis ev shrub Long narrow willow-like foliage. Good Grower. Profuse small white GN 4 - 5' white F N N semi shade Average

fluviatilis flowers.

Stephanie Golden Camellia hiemalis ev shrub Most heavily-flowered of all camellias. Bright pink to lavender. Peony. GN 8' pink to W N N Sun Moist

Camellia 'Stephanie Golden' Compact, upright. lavender

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

Fragrance' Sp

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

'Black Magic' Upright.

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

Peppermint' slow, sturdy growth pink striping to Sp shade

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

Lovely! striped pink

and red

Quintessence Camellia Camellia ev shrub Very unique groundcover camellia. The joy of it is a gentle scent and JFN 12 - 18" white with pink late W - early N N Part Shade well drained

'Quintessence' weping form. Flowers blush pink as they age and then drop gracefuly. blush Sp

Leves are a matte mid-green thather than shiny dark green.

Satsuma Kurenai Camellia 'Satsuma ev shrub The very best red formal flowers we have seen. Brilliant color. Grows GN Fat and red June - N N semi shade Average

Camellia Kurenai' well. Upright form. bushy! September

Sawada's Mahogany Camellia 'Sawada's ev shrub Large mahogany red flowers with purple tints. Reddish new growth. GN 6 - 8' maroon - red begins in F N N Part Sun Average

Camellia Mahogany' Bizarre flowers!

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

Princess' Upright willowy growth. March

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

spectabilis spectabilis stamens



Corkscrew Egao Camellia vernalis ev shrub The curly zig-zag growth on this camellia makes it an eye-catcher even GN 10 - 20' x 5 - salmon-pink late W N N Part Shade - Normal -

Camellia 'Corkscrew Egao' after the salmon-pink peony-shaped blooms are gone. 12' Part Sun Moist

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

Sentinel' upright, fast grower.

Yume Camellia Camellia 'Yume' ev shrub Petals alternate pink and white. Single. Profuse flowers. Long season. GN 6 - 8' petals N N Light Shade Average

Slow dwarf habit to 6 to 8 feet. alternate pink

and white

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 HH 2' red, yellow, bloom cycles N N Sun Dry

Shot” – all easy to grow white, pink, from Su-early

orange or frost

mottled!

Striped Leaf Canna Canna sp. perennial Dramatic stalks of large yellow and green striped leaves. Grows 4' to 5' HH 4 - 5' red - orange June - N N full sun moist

high. Gloriously topped with large brilliant orange flowers. Scrumptious! September



Mardi Gras Peppers Capiscum sp. perennial Hot stuff!!! Single white flowers bear the fruit which is green when unripe, HH 12 - 18" white Sp N N Full Sun Moderate

changing principally to red, although some varieties may ripen to other

colours including brown and purple.



Silver Sceptre Sedge, Carex morrowii `Silver grass Cascading; wide green leaves with silver margins. Butterfly host. GF 15" green / brown Sp Y N Part Sun moist

Japanese Sedge Sceptre` clump to Shade

Variegated Japanese Carex morrowii 'Ice grass Bright groundcover for shady spot. Clumping form, Shiny dark green wide GF 12 - 18" NA NA N N shade to part moist

Sedge Dance' leaves outlined in white. Spreads slowly, filling in spots, discouraging sun

weeds.

American Hornbeam, Carpinus caroliniana tree A native tree with The Terminator‟s muscular form. HHSUP 40' small green Sp N N Shade Average

Hop Hornbeam,

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Pignut Hickory Carya glabra tree Native long-lived tree with strong limbs, golden fall color, good wildlife HH 60'x40' yellow-green April N N Full sun Moist

food. catkins

Blue Mist Shrub Caryioterus perennial Gray green foliage with dark blue flower spikes. The flowers of 'Dark HHSF 36 - 60 " dark blue July - Aug N N Full sun Average

clandonensis 'Dark shrub Knight' are darker than any other cultivar.

Knight'

Winter Cassia Cassia (Senna) shrub Winter bloomer that puts on a wonderful floral display around the holiday HHVDG 8-12 x 8-10' light yellow - F and W Y N Full Sun Light - well

bicapsularis season ... deep golden drained

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

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

Hackberry Native tree.

Bachelor's Button Centaurea cyanus tender Cheerful ragged blossoms; grey-green leaves. Prolific bloomers; easy HH 1 - 3' blue early Su Y N full sun average,

perennial care. well-drained

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

Button intermedium perennial smells of 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

Prostrate Japanese Plum Cepholotaxus Ev Shrub Low, mounded shrub with arching pendulous branches, dark green, HHSF 2-3'/ na na N N Semi Shade Moist,

Yew harringtonia 'Prostrata' glossy foliage with lime green new growth; can be used as ground cover 2-3' to Shade well-

drained

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

bloomer; must be kept on the dry side.

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

of bright yellow 1” tubular flowers spring to fall followed by spherical,

fleshy white berries for the birds! Responds well to pruning.

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

pink in clusters on the new shoots followed by red berries Shade

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

purple spring and summer followed by showy red berries.

Red Jasmine Cestrum faciculatum shrub 5-7', almost continuous blooms, very pretty dark red flowers on branch HHSF 5- 7' dark red Su - F Y Y Full sun - Average

'Newelli' (red) ends, followed by red-purple berries. part shade

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

bloom late summer.

Flowering Quince Chaenomeles dec shrub Apricot to reddish blooms on bare branches in spring. HHVDG 5' RED W - early Sp N N Sun - Part Moderate

'Spitfire' specisiosa 'Spitfire' Shade

Golden Hinoki Chamaecyparis ev tree Will certainly spice up a garden with its bright yellow aromatic sprays. VDG 35 - 50' grown for grown for N N Sun - Part Moist - well

Falsecypress obtusa 'Crippsii' Give it room and some protection from hot summer sun. foliage foliage Shade drained

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

latifolium heads turn to bronze.

River Mist Northern Sea Chasmanthium perennial Striking green and white variegated foliage second to none. Provides a GF 30 - 36" oats late Su - early N N sun moist

Oats latifolium 'River Mist' vivid look to any garden. Unique! Makes a great specimen plant. Late F

summer and early fall brings the oats that provide interest well into winter

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

fleecy white panicles. Rounded glossy leaves. Lovely even when not in June

bloom. Easy to grow in any soil. Everyone should have this tree!

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

'China Snow' 'China Snow' tree/large plus deep green foilage, exfoliating bark, yellow fall color and blue egg Sp Shade

shrub shaped summer fruit make this a knockout plant for all seasons.

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

Fringe Tree in May. Dark blue fall fruit fodder for birds. 20' Shade drained

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

Plant comosum

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

Plant, Spider Plant comosum 'variegatum'



Country Girl Aster Chrysanthemum perennial A tough garden chrysanthemum that takes our heat & humidity. Slowly HH 18"-24" pale pink F Y N Full sun -part moist,

'Country Girl' colonizes a corner of the garden and explodes with 2"-3" pale pink Shasta shade well-

Daisy-like flowers in the fall. Butterflies! drained

Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum sp perennial True garden mums to last long after All Saints Day and Football season HH mum's the color combos F-W N N Sun Dry

word! galore!

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

Aster graminifolia Sun to part shade. Shade

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

dooryard 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 HH 10 - 12' white with all year N N full sun moist, well-

delicate aroma. purple tinge drained

on edges

Thornless Mexican Lime Citrus aurantifolia citrus Improvement over the regular Mexican Lime for two reasons. First the TS 12 - 15' white early Sp N N full sun moist, well

(aka Key Lime) 'Mexican Thornless' branches are thornless and have a upright habit. Second, the fruit is drained

larger, ripening in late fall

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

Prolific producer of fruits sweeter than grocery store varieties. drained

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 SN 8-20' x 8-20' white late W - early N N mon well-

'Ponkan' eat. Sp drained

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

'Louisiana Early'

Owari Satsumas Citrus unshiu 'Owari' citrus Palm sized and juicy, these satumas nearly peel themselves. Early SN 10-15' x 8-15' white/near very late W - N N sun/part average

ripening and cold-hardy to 15 degrees. white Sp shade

Briarwood Turtlehead Cleone glabra perennial Blossoms DO resemble turtle's head. Perfect for pond's edge. Used in HH 1 - 3' white late Su - early N Y part shade moist

natural medicine for assorted intestinal ills. F

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







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

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

of herald trumpet shaped creamy-white flowers. Root hardy perennial in drained

mild winters, 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.

Scarlet Clerodendron, Clerodendron perennial Pyramids of showy red flowers and green and black berries for the birds HH 8' red Sp-F N N Sun Moist

Java Plant speciosissimum shrub

Harlequin Glorybower Clerodendron perennial Glory be; it‟s a clerodendron tree! Multiple trunks festooned with clusters HH 15' white to mid- Su-F N N Sun Moist

trichotomum shrub of delightfully fragrant white to mauve flowers. mauve

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 wallichii shrub Extremely glossy, dark green, tropical-looking foliage with 10” – 12” HH 15' white F-Sp light shade moist, well-

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

Clerodendron, Bridal's are reminiscent of „Blue Butterfly Bush‟ in shape. Responds well to

Veil pruning and can be grown as a shrub or small tree.

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

thomsoniae 'Java makes this a wonderful addition to your shade garden vine collection. to Shade

Red` Blooms spring to fall.

Variegated Bleeding Clerodendrum vine Mutiple white and red flowers, glossy dark green and yellow variegated GF 12' white calyx/ mid Sp to F N N Part Sun moist

Heart Vine thomsoniae variegata foliage. Blooms spring to fall. In part to full shade. red bloom to Shade

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

Summersweet Sweet Spice' insects late summer and early fall. Will tolerate clay soil and full shade. Part Shade

Pepper Bush Yellow fall color extends the season of interest.

Pringle's Evergreen Clethra pringlii shrub Elegant evergreen. Specimen. Open form. Upright in the garden.. HH 10' white Sp N N Sun not picky

Clethera macrophylla

Argentine Trumpet Vine Clytostoma vine Don‟t cry for this one, Evita. Big fragrant 3" lavender flowers on vigorous HH to 20' lavender-violet Sp-Su N N Sun Dry

callistegioides woody vine and dark green mostly evergreen foliage,

Snailseed Coccullis carolinious vine Showy slender, twining deciduous native vine with long clusters of brilliant HH 10-14 x 3-6' greenish white July - August N N Full Sun / Part Average

red fruits. The berries are for the birds, not for human consumin‟. Each Shade

fruit has a single seed that resembles a small snail shell.



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

Cup` pose. True eye popper when the sun shines down on 'Tea Cup' leaves foliage

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

Imperial Taro Colocasia antiquarum perennial Large black leaves w/dramatic green veins. Grows well in water. HHSF 30-36' pale yellow late Sp - early N N Sun Moist

illustris Su

Elephant Ears, Arrow Colocasia esculenta perennial Thunderous herds splash at any water‟s edge HH 30-36' grown for grown for N N Sun Moist

foliage foliage

Elephant Ears, Hilltop Colocasia esculenta perennial Thunderous herds splash at any water‟s edge HH 30-36' grown for grown for N N Sun or shade Moist

foliage foliage

Heart-Shaped Elephant Colocasia esculenta perennial Shiny Valentine shapes; seems indestructible HH 30-36' grown for grown for N N Sun or shade Moist

Ears foliage foliage

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Chicago Harlequin Colocasia esculenta Aquatic Blue-green leaves, variegated stems, fast grower. HHSF 4-6' grown for grown for N N Full sun or moist

Colocasia 'Chicago Harlequin' foliage foliage part shade

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

nigra

Scarlet Powder Puff Combretum vine Riot of powder puff balls all summer long! This fascinating, vigorous root TS 15 - 20' bright red Su Y N sun - light moist well-

erythrophyllum hardy vine is a show stopper on any trellis or arbor with 3" clusters of shade drained

bright red fluffy flowers that seem to explode from the lush green foliage.



Narrow Leaf Japanese Coniogramme fern First marketed in North America by Tony Avent, Plant Delights Nursery. HH 12 - 18" na na N N Shade Slightly

Bamboo Fern japonica gracilis He recommends planting it in slightly moist woodland site. Over time, it Moist

will form a dense clump that looks rather like a VERY dwarf bamboo!



Yellow Fumewort Cordylais lutea perennial Must grow in shade garden. Blooms mid-summer 'til Jack Frost comes HH 12 - 15" bright yellow mid Su - frost N N shade - part moist, well-

knockin'. Self sows readily. shade drained

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

cultivars are selected for their beautiful foliage: glossy green, reddish reddish Full Sun

purple, or marked with 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'

Coreopsis, Sunburst Coreopsis grandiflora perennial Keep it dry and hungry and it won‟t sprawl. HH 1 1/2 -4' yellow all Su Y N Sun Dry

Tickseed

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

for wildlife, more dependable, easier to grow.

Yellow Fumewort Corydalis lutea bulb Glaucous foliage. Mounding form. Easy culture. Early bloomer.. HH 18' yellow Sp-Su N N Sun Moist

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

Mayhaw Crataegus opaca tree Birds eat fruit, you eat mayhaw jelly. HH 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

Noble Crinum Crinum jagus bulb Ridgid, erect evergreen foliage with white, vanilla scented flowers. HH 2-5' x 2-3' white Sp - Su N N sun - part sun moist

'Rattrayii'

Peppermint Crinum Crinum scabrum bulb White lily-like flowers with pink to magenta striping above broad strap- HH 2 - 4' white w/ pink Sp - F N N full sun - part average,

shaped foliage. to magenta shade well-drained

stripes

Dark Pink Crinum Crinum sp. (Dark Pink) bulb Swollen flower buds quite attractive. Open to produce tulip shaped flowers HH 2x3' drk pink sp/su N N Sun Moist

with sweet, vanilla fragrance to 4" across. Crinum signature strap-shaped

leaves.

Costa Rican Crinum Crinum ugandese bulb Swollen flower buds quite attractive. Open to produce tulip shaped flowers HH 24 - 36" white - near late Sp - early N N full sun - part average,

with sweet, vanilla fragrance to 4" across. Crinum signature strap-shaped white Su shade well-drained

leaves.

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

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Hayta Tree Cunninghamia konishi small tree Rare Dwarf Fir Tree grows in a "cushion" shape, has purple highlights in HHGN 6"/12" na na N N Full sun-part Well

'Little Leo' winter. Accent plant, can be used in container. Grows only 1-2" per year. shade drained



Giant Cigar Plant Cuphea micropetala small shrub Yellow/orange/red blooms along reddish stems. Hummers and butteflies HH 1 1/2-4' yellow/ Sp-Su-F Y Y Sun Dry

love it. orange/ red

Mexican Heather and Cuphea sp. small shrub Mostly evergreen with purple flowers; makes a nice little hedge. The white- HH 18-24" purple or Sp to frost Y N Sun Dry

White Mexican Heather flowering one gives night lighting to the hedge white, your

choice!

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

shade garden.

Variegated Hidden Curcuma elata ginger A tall form with pink-topped blooms HH 6-8, pink tops Su N N Sun Dry

Ginger Lily [pink form] variegata 'Emperor'

Laddawan Curcuma Curcuma 'Laddawan' ginger Excellent cut flower suitable for garden or large pot. Dormant until late HH 17" soft pink mid Su - mid N N prefers full Dry

spring. Flowers mid summer until early to mid autumn. Prefers full sun but F sun - part sun

grows in part sun. ok

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

plants yellow-purple

combo

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

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

Purple Prince Hidden Curcuma 'Purple ginger A beautiful curcuma with an unusual blue cast. It produces stunning GF 2-3‟ burgundy/yello late Su N N light shade moist, well-

Ginger Prince' 10”–12” flower stalks with glossy burgundy bracts & small yellow flowers in w drained

late summer. Prefers light shade or sun, and a moist, well-drained soil.



Round Tumeric Curcuma rotunda ginger Perennial plant with “spicy” ovate pear shaped turmeric flavored tubers HH 2' dull yellow Su N N Full sun to moist, well-

which are deep orange inside. Leaves uniform green about 2‟ long. part shade drained

Flowers dull yellow, three or five together surrounded by bractelolae.

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

before the leaves.

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

like a palm but it‟s not

Papyrus, Bulrush, Cyperus papyrus perennial A popular plant for detail design. This perennial grows well in full sunlight HH 6x3' white late winter N N Shade Average

Umbrella Plant to partial shade.

"Titi" Little Leaf Cyrilla Cyrilla parviflora 'Kristi' shrub Small leaf form with pale pink flowers. Hails from Graydon Beach Florida! DD to 6' pale pink late Sp - early N N Sun Moist

Smaller leaves and finer texture than C. racemiflora. Su

Red Dahlia Dahlia ‘Dracula’ perennial Dark foliage with bright flowers that bloom continuously. Ideal for small HHDUP 12" red - dark red Sp - Su N N Sun Average

pots.

Pink Dahlia Dahlia ‘Pretty Woman’ perennial Dark foliage with bright flowers that bloom continuously. Ideal for small HHDUP 12" lilac Sp - Su N N Sun Average

pots.

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

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

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

mottled variegation.

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

name. New name:

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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.

Native Persimmon Diospyros virginiana tree Great small to medium tree. Favorite wildlife food. Fruit edible after first LG 40'-60' green Sp-Su N N Sun Dry

fros. Sweet!

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



Evergreen Witchhazel Distylium myricoides ev shrub Unusual arching shrub with blue-green foliage and red flowers in late GN 4 x 8' red late W N N Part sun Average

winter.

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

flower spikes. Great houseplant! fading

to green

Siebold's Wood Fern Dryopteris sieboldii fern Unusual Japanese fern … leathery, triangular lance --shaped light green VDG 1-2' NA NA N N shade moist, well-

fronds. drained

Sky Flower Duranta erecta shrub/sm Grown for its summer flower and ornamental fruit. Branches droop and HH 15 - 25' pale blue Su Y Y full sun - part average

tree trail. Hummer and butterfly friendly; golden berries for the birds. shade

Pineapple Dyckia Dyckia brevifolia ev succulent Stemless evergreen succulent, terrestrial bromeliad. Sulfur-orange blooms TS 10 x 18" sulfur-orange SU N N Full Sun Water in

in summer; Flowers are sulfur-orange to 1/2' inch long. Likes water in summer

summer.

Twin flower Dyschoriste herbaceous Spreading native plant of pinelands with small blue flowers borne in pairs HHSF 8 - 12" blue Su N N Sun / Part Dry

oblongifolria groundcover at leaf axles of upright stems in late spring Shade

Petaled Top Coneflower Echinacea ‘Double perennial Second-year plants produce a large magenta-pink daisies with a second HHDUP 30" magenta pink Su - W Y N Sun Dry

Decker’ smaller flower produced on top of each dark brown central cone.



Petaled Top Coneflower Echinacea ‘Double perennial Second-year plants produce a large magenta-pink daisies with a second HHDUP 30" magenta pink Su - W Y N Sun Dry

Decker’ smaller flower produced on top of each dark brown central cone.



Pink Easter Cactus Lily Echinopsis eyriesii succulent Chubby plants solitary to clustering; branching basally, flowering laterally. HH 12" pink late Sp - early N N sun dry, well-

Su drained

Japanese Blueberry Tree Elaeocarpus decipiens ev tree Bronzy new growth then glossy green foliage. Ornamental effect from LO 40-60'/ white, late Sp, N N Sun to Moist

older leaves turning bright red before dropping. Numerous tiny scented 20-30' blue berries early Su light Shade

white flowers; blue-black olive-like fruit in winter that won't stain sidewalks

when crushed. Moderate-growth rate. Cutting grown.

Chinese Bloodroot, Snow Eomecon chionantha rhizome Cool weather groundcover for damp, shady places. Pretty white blooms HH 18" white W-Sp N N Sun Moist

Poppy perennial winter and spring. Looks good in cool weather, spreads quickly.







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

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



Dwarf Scouring Rush, Equisetrum scirpoides perennial Miniature form of horsetail, evergreen dense mats of slender jointed GF 8 - 12" NA NA N N full sun, part wet

Horsetail stems. Spreads enthusiastically in moist soils. Fun little plant for ponds or shade

container gardens.

Horsetail Rush Equisetum hyemale perennial Fetching foliage! Hollow evergreen jointed stems. Likes wet feet … HH 3' grown for grown for N N Full - Filtered Wet

swamps, bogs, floodplains, ditches. foliage foliage Sun

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

pulchellum shrub Sun moisture

White Midsummer Aster Erigeron perennial 12-15", 18" spread, mounding habit, 1/2-3/4" white daisy changing to pink. GF 12 - 15" x 18" white Su N N Full sun to not a lot

karavinskianus Summer bloomer does best in full sun to part shade. Doesn't need a lot of changing to Part Shade

`Profusion` water. pink

Loquat, Japanese Plum Eriobotrya japonica ev tree Small evergreen trees with fruit for people and other wild life. HH 15 - 12' creamy-white F - early W N N Shade Average

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

Tree 18”-24” panicles bloom many times thru the summer.

Hybrid Bidwillii Coral Erythrina herbacea x shrub A stunning root hardy tropical tree that can reach 20‟ tall. It blooms large HHTS 20' red Su-F N Y full sun not picky

Bean [aka Fireman's Bidwillii 18”-24” panicles of red fireman‟s cap shaped flowers many times thru the

Cap] summer. Has thorns, constant summer blooms followed by showy seed

pods. Needs pruning or it becomes rangy

Beefsteak Begonia Erythrophyyla perennial Where's the beef!!! Shiny round green leaves with red undersides HH 1' pinks W - early Sp N N shade to moist

dappled sun

Purple Pineapple Lily Eucomis 'Sparkling perennial Dark burgundy strap-like leaves slowly change to olive geen; revert back GF 12" purple Su N N full sun - part moist

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

blooms resembling miniature purple pineapples.

Strawberry Bush, 'Wahoo Euonymous dec shrub Wow! Seeds in fall; green stems; warty rose colored fruit resembling HH 6x3' cream Sp N N Shade Dry

americanus strawberry; wildlife food.

Golden Euonymous Euonymous japonicus ev shrub Evergreen and gold shrub, horticulturally foolproof. HH 8 - 10' white early - mid Su N N full sun - part Average

'Aureo Marginata' shade



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

succulent branches.

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

'The Bride' oblong leaves and racemes of small white flowers in late spring -early shade drained

summer.

Curly Ligularia Farfugium tussilaginea ev perennial Crested frilled frans of gray-green foliage rimmed with pink highlights. HH 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 HH 2' yellow S-F N N Shade moist, well-

'Giant' that grows into a 3‟ clump. Blooms with clusters of yellow daisy-like drained

flowers on 4‟ stalks in the fall.

Fig Ivy Ficus pumila vine Aggressive but beautiful "enthusiastic" climber that can leap small HH 30 - 40' grown for grown for N N shade to sun not needy

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Fig Ivy Ficus Sandi-leaf ev Evergreen groundcover, mid-green 3” sandpaper-like foliage with small TS 3 - 5" leaves N N Sun - Part Average

groundcover reddish fruit resembling a fig at the base of the plant, sun/part shade. 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

Meiwa Sweet Kumquat Fortunella crassifolia sm tree Meiwa are sweet kumquats with few seeds; gumball size fruit best eaten SN 8 - 10' white/near Su N N full sun well-

'Meiwa' whole. white drained

Plumeria Frangipani dec tree Break out your hula skirt and ukeleli and prepare to get "lei-ed" Hawaiian HH 15 - 8' white Sp N N Full Sun, Moderate

style! Large sausagelike branches; long leathery leaves; flagrantly some

fragrant. afternoon

Shade

Green Ash Fraximus tree A decidious tree. Growl well in fertile moist soils but is it is toleratnt of HH 45' Sp Sun Moist

pennsylvanica most conditions.

Variegated Gardenia Gardenia variegata ev shrub Striking creamy white and green foliage. Rounded habot. Must not have VDG 4' white N N protect from easy on the

too much water; protect from afternoon sun. Resists bugs and diseases. afternoon sun water



Lindheimeri' Whirling Gaura lindheimeri perennial Bright starry white orchid-like flower [butterfly shaped] on thin red stem. HH 2-3' white Sp-F N Y Sun Dry

Butterflies white

Maidenhair Tree, Gingko Ginkgo biloba dec tree Large tree with drooping, "fishtail" leaves flutter in the breeze and turn a LG 50 - 80' x 30 - male: yellow Sp N N Sun Dry

showy butter-yellow to golden color in the Fall. Tolerates urban sites. 40' catkins;

female orange

fruit

White Gladiolus Gladiolus x hortulanus perennial Sword shaped leaves; funnel-shaped flowers clustered along tall spikes. HH 30-40" x 1' we only have early Su N N Sun Moist

Many colors other than white --- red, yellow pink, lavendar, green and "vanilla"

bicolors!

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

(pink) blooms all summer long. The flowers are long lasting and can be used in

floral arrangements.

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

Pristina Pink Dancing Girl Globba winitii `Pristina deciduous 12-16", red-backed foliage, pendant inflorescence of long lasting dark pink GF 12 - 16" dark pink Sp and F Y Y Part to Full moist

Ginger Pink` bracts with yellow flowers spring and fall resembling a dancing girl, bracts with shade

deciduous. Likes part to full shade. yellow flowers

Ruby Queen Dancing Girl Globba winitii `Ruby deciduous cut flower, long lasting, showy, dancing red-yellow flowers GF 12-16" red / yellow Su, F Y Y Shade moist

Ginger Queen`

White Dragon Dancing Globba winitii `White deciduous cut flower, long lasting, showy, dancing white-yellow flowers HH 2' white / yellow Su, F Y Y Shade moist

Girl Ginger Dragon`

Mauve Dancing Ladies Globba winitii 'Mauve' dec Red-backed foliage, pendant inflorescence of long lasting mauve bracts SF 12 - 16' mauve bracts Su, F N N part - full moist

Ginger with yellow flowers spring and fall resembling a dancing girl, deciduous. with yellow shade

Likes part to full shade. flowers

Purest Angel Dancing Globba winitii 'Purest dec The spectacular bracts of white on the Globba winitii Purest Angel Ginger SF 12-16" white Su, F N N Shade moist

Ladies Ginger Angel' are intersected by yellow segments that hang down to resemble miniature-

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

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

centers

Gymnaster Gymnaster savatieri Erect, rhizomatous perennial features loose clusters of composite, pale HH 18 - 24" pale blue or late Su - Early Y Y Full Sun / Part Average

blue or white, aster-like flowers and oblong, hairy, closely-toothed leaves. white F Shade

Good fresh cut flower.

Blood Lily Haemanthus bulb produces a rosette of dark green leaves after flowering; sometimes listed HHSF 12-16" Red Su Y N Full Sun Dry

multiflorus as Haemanthus Katherinae; may produce orange-red, globular fruits in fall



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

15-25' shade avoid

drought

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

magniflora seed pods.

Firebush, Hummingbird Hamalia 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

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

augustifolium 'Peach'

Orange Butterfly Ginger Hedychium coccineum ginger Massed orange-red flowers grey-green foliage on strong, upright canes. HH 6' orange-red early Su - F N N Sun evenly moist



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

Lily coronarium

Hardy Speckled Ginger Hedychium 'Dr Moy' perennial Medium (4-5 ft) butterfly ginger. Very stout strong sheaths never need HH 4 - 5' peachy/ Su N N part sun to moist, well-

Lily staking. Huge flower head showy for both flowers and unique variegated orange shade drained

foliage. Flowers slightly fragrant, with peachy orange color and darker

centers. Variegation sometimes very pronounced, sometimes less

noticable and more speckled than striped.

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

Delight' with pretty peachy-pink flowers with darker … almost orange center. shade drained

Flower heads large, showy, fragrant.

Pink Princess Ginger Lily Hedychium 'Pink ginger Plants are 4-5 feet tall. The 10-15 inch inflorescence produces 100-150 HH 4 - 5' light orange Su N N part sun to moist, well-

Princess' light yellow, 2.5 inch butterfly shaped blossoms having an orange pistilate with orange shade drained

structure.

Pradhan's Hardy Ginger Hedychium pradhanii ginger Old hybrid from India. Vigorous grower. Mature clump composed of HH 7' light peach … Su N N part sun to moist, well-

Lily dozens of 7' tall stalks, each topped with large spikes of light peach- throat peach shade drained

colored flowers late summer until frost. Throat of each flower peach- colored

colored, changing to yellow near the end of the petals...a light changing to

honeysuckle fragrance is included at no extra charge! If you are looking yellow near

for just one showstopper, this is hard to beat! end of petals

Dune Sunflower Helianthus debilis 12-16”, fast-growing groundcover for hot, dry conditions, yellow daisy-like GF 12 - 16" yellow year round N N Full Sun to Xeric

flowers year round, great for dunes. Full sun to part shade. Xeric. Part Shade

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Daylilies Hemerocallis littorea perennial Easy to grow flowers with a long bloom season. Lemon Yellows and tall HH 24-36" yellow and late Sp-early N N Sun Dry

orange. orange F

Red Yucca Hesperaloe funifera perennial Flower stalk to 6' with long-lasting blooms; stunning in dry garden. HH 2' coral-red April - November N Y Sun Dry



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

herb produce strong ginger scent when crushed. Lovely mottled leaf yellow mix June

groundcover variegation.

Pineland Hibiscus Hibiscus aculeatus perennial Lucious butter-yellow flowers with purple throats. Barbed stems. Attractive HH 4-6' butter- Su Y Y Sun Moist

shrub hairy seed pods. Native for semi shade. yellow

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

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

him by his papa.

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

Scarlet Hibiscus shrub yet!



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

Hibiscus alba shrub narrow 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.

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

Hibiscus 'Pink Flare' Series is hard to beat for beautiful, long blooming, tough, sun loving, soil well-

tolerant, pest resistant, root hardy perennial hibiscus! Developed in San drained

Antonio Texas, so they are Texas t

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, Rose Of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus dec shrub Nice old fashioned shrub with big flowers HH 8-12' white, shades early Su N N Sun Dry

of pink, red, through F

blue

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

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

prominent 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 September

double rose red flowers. Yellow fall color.

Kopperking Hibiscus Hibiscus x Kopperking perennial aquatic, copper red foliage HHSF 3-4' wh/red Su, F Y Y Shade moist

shrub

Plum Crazy Hibiscus Hibiscus x Plum Crazy perennial 36" tall, maple-shaped leaves, 7-8" wide pale plum flowers with darker HHCC 36" pale plum Su-F Y Y Full sun - Moist

shrub centers dark center part shade

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

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Chinese Hat Plant Holmskoldiana shrub Native to the Himalayan lowlands and is an erect scandent (climbing) HHSF 6 x 6' orange to Su - F N N Full sun - Moist - well

sanquinea shrub that bears narrowly trumpet-shaped flowers with crimson petals and scarlet part shade drained

orange-red calyces from summer to autumn.

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

colored centers. shade

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

Substance" Substance" inches wide. Upright, heart-shaped, flat leaves have a glossy chartreuse August morning sun

hue that changes to 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- HH 16" x 24-36" light purple mid to late Su N Y half day sun not picky

shaped leaves that look good all season. Flower stems with light purple to mostly

bells reach to two feet in mid to late summer. Able to handle more sun shade

than many hostas.

Guacamole Hosta Hosta x 'Guacamole perennial Looks good enough to eat! Flowers so intensely fragrant there's no need JFN 3 x 3' white late Su N N part - full moist, well-

to seek out the scent; it finds you. Profusion of large, well-rounded, shiny shade drained

avocado green foliage with a pronounced blue edge.

Hoot 'N Anny, Houtuynia cordata perennial Traditional Chinese medicinal plant with citrus scent. Leaves each HH 6-10" white May- Shade

Chameleon Plant ground cover colored differently in green, red, yellow. June

Mountain Hydrangea Hydrangea dec shrub Just as happy on a shady hill. Large showy dull white to pink persist HH 3 - 5' dull white - June - N N Shade Average

arborescens through winter in dried form. pink September

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

Hydrangea macrophylla

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

macrophylla 'Fuji white to pale Shade

Waterwall' pink

Hilltop Lacecap Hydrangea shrub Flat topped flowers … treated same as Mophead macrophyllas. HH 4-6' blue, pink Su Y N Sun Moist

Hydrangea macrophylla normalis

(Hilltop)

Variegated Hydrangea Hydrangea shrub Flat, lace capped flowers, blue or pink centers ringed with single white HH 3' blue, pink Su Y N Mon Moist

macrophylla variegata flowers. Stunning foliage!

Hydrangea 'Limelight' Hydrangea paniculata dec shrub Bright lime green flowers. Blooms mid summer to autumn. Blooms JFN 6-8' lime green Su-F N N Sun Dry

'Limelight' change to rich deep pink.

Phantom Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata dec shrub Big Mama! Hugh creamy white heads in late summer, changing to soft DS ultimate creamy white mid - late Su N N Sun-Part Moist, well-

'Phantom' pink in autumn. Phantom bears the largest flower heads of all the height: 8- to pink Shade drained

paniculatas! 10' x 8' at 10

years

Oakleaf Hydrangea Hydrangea quercifolia dec shrub Four seasons of interest. Flowers in masses of white florets, rusty brown HHSF 6 - 8' white Sp, Su N N Part to full Average

foliage, exfoliating bark, red-orange fall color, fragrant, Site specific. shade

Favorite of Southern gardens. Florida Plant of the Year 2002.

Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea Hydrangea quercifolia dec shrub Miniature cultivar, compact form. Smaller leaves and flowers,more DS 3-4' x 3' white fading to June - July N N Sun-Part Moist, well-

'PeeWee' restrained habit than species. Leaves shades of bronze, maroon, purple in pink Shade drained

fall. Exfoliating stems provide winter interest.

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

"Fuji Waterfall" white to pale Shade

pink

Night Blooming Cereus Hylocereus perennial Seriously, it likes the night life! Seriously scented bloom. Cactus-like, HH 2-3' white Su--dusk to N N Sun Dry

undatus…see also three-winged stems. dawn

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oxypetalum

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

Hypericum pseudohenrii Hypericum semi-ev Profuse large yellow Spring blooms; red Fall color HH 18 - 24" yellow Sp N N Full Sun - Moderate

pseudohenrii groundcover Part Shade

Ribbon Bush Hypoestes aristata perennial Upright shrubby perennial produces an intense show of lavender purple, TS 24 x 18" lavender late F- mid W Y N Full Sun Average

ribbon-like flowers late fall to midwinter. Root hardy in most winters. purple



Polka Dot Plant 'Red Hypoestes perennial Red spots! HH 12-18" red spots N N Shade Dry

Splash Select' sanguinolenta

Running Ground Fern, Hypolepsis repens fern Rhisomatus fern. Easy to grow. Prefers loose soil. Vigorous. 5‟ tall HH 4-5' grown for grown for N N Shade Average

Flakelet Fern creeper creates a summer jungle. foliage foliage

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

Foster Holly Ilex attenuata 'Fosteri' ev shrub Popular hybrid holly for the deep South. Outstanding dark blue-green HH 20' x 12' white late Sp, red N N sun - part moist, well-

foliage; prolific fruiting; upright, pyramidal, compact manageable form. berries F into shade drained

Medium-slow growth. Wildlife food. W

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

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

Sky Pencil Holly Ilex crenata 'Sky ev shrub An exclamation point in the landscape; only 2' wide. Replaces 'Will HH 8-10' small white Sp N N Sun Moist

Pencil' Fleming' yaupon.

Possomhaw Holly Ilex decidua, 'Warren's tree/shrub Deciduous. Female adds color to the winter landscape with its red HH 20x10' white Sp Y N Sun not picky

Red' berries. Leaves similar to Yaupon. Birds, wildlife love the ripe berries.

American Holly Ilex opaca ev tree Greeted the Pilgrims in 1620! Small tree, slow grower, pyramidal form to HH to 40' x 30' white late Sp, red N N sun - part moist, well-

40'. Small white flowers late spring, red berries maturing in fall lasting into berries F into shade drained

winter just in time 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 x 15' white lateSp - Early N N Sun - Part Average

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

Gray's Little Leaf Yaupon Ilex vomitoria 'Gray's ev shrub A delicate lacy dwarf evergreen holly with tiny, glossy leaves. Grows in LO 10 x 6' white Sp N N sun - light not picky

Little Leaf' sun or light shade. shade

Dwarf Yaupon Holly Ilex vomitoria 'Nana' ev shrub Neat, crisp evergreen. Widely planted, tolerates stress well. No fruit. HH 4x4' grown for grown for N N sun - light not picky

Suitable for low boxwood type hedge or planter. foliage foliage shade

Weeping Yaupon Ilex vomitoria shrub Tolerant of most conditions. Specimen striking in containers. All are JFN 10' tiny white Sp N N Sun Moist

'Pendula' female.

Foster's holly Ilex x attenuata ev shrub Deep green pyramidal to 30'. HH 20-30' white flowers/ Sp N N Sun Moist

'Fosteri' red berries

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

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White Starbush Illicium floridanum ev shrub Fragrant foliage, white form of red starbush; good in the South. LG 18' white Sp N N Shade Moist

'Semmes'

Variegated Florida Anise Illicium floridanum. Ev Shrub Foilage is wavy, gray-green with gray-white margins. Flowers are 1", DD 6-10' H 6-8' pink Sp N N Full Sun-Part not picky

tree 'Shady Lady' lavender-pink with strap- shaped petals. W Shade

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

Ocala Anise, Anise Tree Illicium parviflorum ev shrub An explicit Illicium lovely! Great hedge plant for sun. Aromatic foliage. JFN 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 DS ultimate white May N N Shade Moist, well-

'Florida Sunshine' Florida., where it is a rare native endemic. Illicium parviflorum considered height: 4-6' drained

the most sun-tolerant species, but all are best in partial shade, and x 3-5' at 10

probably this variety especially so. years

Hardy Gloxinia Incarvillea bulb Old English garden favorite. Magenta to pink trumpet shaped flowers with HH 12 - 24" magenta to late Sp - mid N N part sun moist, well-

lemon throats spring from clumps of deeply divided leaves. pink Su drained

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

flowers at branch tips

Wisley Blue Starflower Ipheion uniflorum bulb Easy and heat-tolerant rock garden bulb. Gorgeous tiny sky-blue flowers. GN 1' light steel blue Sp N N Sun or shade Low

'Wisley Blue'

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

Gizzard foliage foliage

Copper Iris Iris fulva perennial The only native with rust- red flowers. Loves to bog! HH 2 - 3' copper, Su Y Y Sun Moist

bronze

Louisiana Iris, Blue Iris Iris virginiana perennial A native that multiplies without fuss HH 2-3' violet-blue Sp N N Sun Moist

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

Country"

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

White Jasmine Jasminium officianale vine A tough climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant white flowers. HH 20 - 30' white early Su - N N Part - Full average,

early F Sun well-drained

Arabian Jasmine Jasminium sambac ev shrub highly fragrant single white flowers, woody stems, slow bushy semi-vining HH 10' white Sp, Su, F N N Full sun - Not picky

ind. jasmine grower, blooms constantly, needs support part shade

Pink/White Jasmine Jasminum polyanthum vine pink buds and white blooms. Very fragrant early spring bloomer for sun to HH 20' white with pink early-Sp Sun Moist

part sun. Needs regular water in summer. buds

Soft Rush Juncus effusus rush 3.5‟, evergreen clump-forming wetland plant, cylindrical, upright deep HHSF 3 - 5' na na N N Full sun - Wet

green stems part shade

Eastern Red Cedar Juniperus virginiana evergreen Upright, densly pyramidal; becomes slightly pendulous with age. [Don't LG 30'/15' female: Sp N N Sun not picky

we all!] Habitat and food for wildlife. Red-brown exfoliating bark, slow- blue

growing.. berries

Shrimp Plant, Red Justicia brandegeana ev perennial White flowers project from showy red bract. Unusual flowers on a reliable HH 4-5' white/red Su Y N Shade not picky

perennial. Serve raw, boiled with green chilies or remoulade bracts

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

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

'variegata' variegated leaves. bloomer!

Orange Justicia Justicia leonardii ev perennial 3-4‟ tall, shrubby perennial, medium green ovate leaves, whorls of orange HHSF 3-4' orange Sp, Su, F N N Full sun - Dry

orange flowers at branch tips. part shade

Shrimp Plant, 'Lemon Justicia sp.'Lemon tender Delicious new color! 4”- 6” shrimp-shaped spikes of overlapping pastel HHTS 3' lt yellow N Y sun or shade moist

Sorbet' Sorbet' perennial lemon-yellow bracts and white tubular flowers on a mound of soft, apple-

green leaves. Tough, attractive plant, extremely long bloomer, responds

well to pruning. Root hardy in the Gulf Coast area.

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

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

Fukurin Kadsura Kadsura japonica ev vine Beautiful twining variegated evergreen vine 6'-10' -- great for shade or VDG 6 - 10' white Sp N N Semi-Shade Moist

'Fukurin' semi-shade gardens. Leaves about 3" by 1' wide. Likes moist areas.

Gilbert's Ginger Kaempferia gilbertii' ginger Normally low mounding, root hardy plants used mainly for their beautiful HH 6"-8" violet Su N N Shade Moist

foliage, flowers are an added bonus! This low growing ginger has

attractive, lance-shaped leaves with white edging. It produces adorable

violet flowers in cycles through the hot summ

Grande Peacock Ginger Kaempferia rotunda perennial Spectacular hybrid of Resurrection Lily. Unusually large 8”x 2‟ almond- GF 2' pink Sp N N shade moist, well-

`Grande` shaped leaves grow upright out of short base. Green leaves have drained

beautiful pattern of silver and dark green “brush strokes” with rich

burgundy “underside”. This shade lover goes dormant in winter. In spring,

the 3” pink orchid-like flowers emerge from the ground followed by the

foliage. „Grande‟ multiplies slowly; easily divided. Needs moist, well

drained bed and shade.

Raven Peacock Ginger Kaempferia rotunda perennial One of the best looking Kaempferias. Tall elegant slim leaves with striking GF 18" white and lilac late Sp - early N N Shade Moist

`Raven` pattern on upper surface and maroon wash on the underside. Just like Su

the regular rotunda, fragrant flowers appear first before leaves late Spring

to early Summer.

Raven Ginger Kaempferia rotunda perennial 18-24”, tall elegant slim foliage with striking pattern on upper leaf surface SF 18-24" white Sp N N Part shade Not picky

'Raven' and maroon below, fragrant white flowers appear in spring before foliage - shade



Katy Road Rose, Pink Katy Road Pink rose Found in Katy, Texas, this rose has semi double vivid pink flowers. Repeat HHPP 3 - 5' vivid pink Su - Frost N N Full Sun Dry

flowers very well through the growing season well into fall. Large orange

hips are a bonus.

Double-Flowering Kerria japonica dec shrub Yellow flowers all summer, bright green stems in winter. Double-flowering HH 4-6' mellow yellow late Sp N N Shade Moist

Japanese Rose

Taiwan Golden Raintree Koelreuteria elegans dec tree Best raintree for Zone 8. Splash of bright yellow blossoms "rain" to GN 40 - 45' yellow with F N N Sun to Part drought to

ground making way for flashy pink seed pods. pink bracts Shade wet

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

Pebbles' and long purple berries reminiscent of Beautyberry. frost

Miss Huff Lantana Lantana camara 'Miss perennial A big lady 6‟ tall with a 15‟ spread. Showy orange and pink flowers draw HH 6' orange and late Sp, Su to Y N Sun not picky

Huff' butterflies non-stop „til frost. One of the most cold-hardy lantanas. pink frost







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

Lantana montevidensis

Blue Star Creeper Laurentia fluvilatilis perennial Semi-evergreen, tiny leaf plant, small sky-blue star-shaped flowers late TS 6" sky blue late Sp, Su, F Sun - Part Moist - Well-

groundcover spring into summer and fall. Shade Drained



Lion‟s Tail Leonotis leonurus perennial 4-6‟, square-stemmed, aromatic foliage, fuzzy orange flower balls ranked GF 4-6' orange Sp, Su, F Y Y Full sun - Dry

one set above the other on central stalk part shade

Little Volcano Lespedeza Lespedeza 'Little dec shrub Upright branches clothed in small green leaves may begin producing TS 6 x 12' red-purple F N N full sun - part drought

Volcano' reddish-purple, pea-like flowers as early as June and "erupts" with another shade tolerant /

peak blooming in October. Stunner! well-

drainded

Crested Leaf Ligularia Ligularia cristata ev perennial Low mounding, evergreen perennial for shade with large, round, leathery, HH 20"/24" yellow F N N Shade Moist

dark green wavy edged leaves that are slightly undulating and heavily

serrated. Produces 24” flower stalks, each with a multitude of yellow daisy-

like flowers.

Ligularia Ligularia tussilaginea ev perennial Leathery dark green leaves topped w/clear yellow blooms. Evergreen. HH 2' y S-F N N Shade Dry

Wimbei Ligustrum Ligustrum Wimbei ev shrub Evergreen, 7‟-8‟, upright ascending habit, tiny dark green foliage, excellent TS 7 -8 ' white Sp N N Sun - Shade Dry - Wet

accent plant, sun/part shade.

Asiatic Lily "Elodie" Lilium 'Elodie' bulb Asiatic upfacing semi double flowers in shell pink with small dark freckling. HH 36 - 48" shell pink w/ early - mid Su N N sun moist, well-

dark freckling drained

Asiatic Lily "Fata Lilium 'Fata Morgana' bulb Asiatic upfacing double flower in a bright yellow with maroon spots. HH 36 - 48" bright yellow/ early - mid Su N N sun moist, well-

Morgana" (pkg of 3 bulbs) maroon spots 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 HH 36 - 48" soft golden early - mid Su N N sun moist, well-

make wonderful cut flowers. peach drained

Dwarf Asiatic Lily "Petite Lilium 'Petite Brigitte' bulb Vigorous dwarf Asiatic lily. Lemon yellow flowers with contrasting dainty HH 15 - 17" lemon yellow early - mid Su N N sun moist, well-

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

midsummer.

Asiatic Lily "White" Lillium (White) bulb Simple yet elegant color, sophisticated fluted form. Exquisite! HH 18 - 20' white with pink early - mid Su N N sun moist, well-

spots drained

Spicebush Lindera benzoin dec shrub Wonderful broad, rounded multi-stemmed shrub covered with fragrant HH 8' yellow/green early Sp N N Sun not picky

yellow flowers early spring that open before the leaves emerge. Aromatic

light green leaves turn yellow-gold in fall. Birds feed on the brilliant scarlet

fruits available in late summer on female plants. One of the best sources

of energy for long distance migratory birds.

Tulip poplar Liriodendron tulipifera dec tree Tall straight tree with tulip-shaped leaves and flowers. Dramatic ash gray HH 50 x 25' yellow-green late Sp - early N N Shade Average

bark. Leaves bright light green. Showy flowers hang high in tree; yellow petals; orange Su

green petals with orange, zig zag corolla that looks for all the world like it's corolla

been painted on!

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

ground-cover some variegated, of various heights for shade sizes

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

'Evergreen Giant'

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

Liriope 'PeeDee Ingot' ground-cover as a golden accent to spark up dark woodland parts of the garden. drained

Clumps topped with typical 1' tall spikes of lilac-lavender flowers in

Summer.

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

variegata ground-cover some variegated, of various heights for shade sizes

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

butterflies.

Katie Belles Lomandra Lomandra hystrix ev perennial Evergreen perennial dense, clump-forming grass 3 - 4' +. Masses of LO 3 - 4' + yellow Sp N N full sun - moist to dry

'Katie Belles' grass prolific big yellow flowers through spring. bright shade

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

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

Chinese Fringe Flower, Loropetalum chinense shrub Compact habit. Stringy pink blooms Spring and Summer. Perfect HH 6-10'x6-10' pink Sp and Su N N Sun Moist

Chinese Witchhazel, Pink complement to evergreen foliage which blushes burgundy-to-purple.



Christmasberry Lycium carolinianum perennial Vine-like, cascading growth habit. Lovely lavendar flowers develop into HHSF 4 - 8' lavendar Sp - F Y N Sun / Part not picky

shrub cheerful crimson berries … edible, but bird-preferred, not human- Shade

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



Creeping Jenny "Outback Lysimachia 'Outback groundcover Great plant for containers, hanging baskets and ground cover. Attractive HH under 6" yellow orange all Su N N part shade - average to

Sunset" Sunset' yellow and green variegated foliage and yellow orange, bell-shaped full sun moist

flowers all summer.

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

Apple, Bowwood it! 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

maudei Drained

Magnolia dianica Magnolia (Michelia) ev tree Beautiful fragrant flowers in the Spring. Small leaves on restrained GN 6' - 12' x 6' - white late W - early N N Full Sun - Moderate

Yunnanensis grower. 12' Sp Light Shade

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. JFN 50'+ creamy white Sp N N Shade not picky

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

Magnolia var. australis silver undersides.

Yellow Butterflies Hybrid Magnolia x 'Yellow ev tree Vigorous up-right growth. Best yellow flowers for deep south. Rare! GN 20' - 30' x 15' - yellow Sp N N Full Sun - Not Picky

Magnolia Butterflies' 20' Part Shade

Grape Mahonia, Mahonia bealei ev shrub Upright open loose multi-stemmed clump. Fragrant lemon-yellow flowers HH 4 x 3' lemon- yellow late W N N shade - part moist, well-

Leatherleaf Mahonia late winter. Bluish black berries for birds follow. shade drained

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

eurybracteata 'Soft thread leaf foliage resembling weeping bamboo. Grape-like blue berries part sun drained

Caress' follow. Vigorous grower.

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Chinese Mahonia Mahonia fortunei shrub Will take morning sun; clump forming dependable evergreen HH 3'-4' yellow early Sp N N Sun Moist

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

Menzies' of wax 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

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Barbados Cherry Malpigia glabra shrub Covered with crape myrtle like blooms all summer; bright berries follow.. HH 7-9' pink and white Su-F N N Sun Dry



Flowering Crabapple Malus sp. dec tree Four seasons of visual impact with edible fruit to boot! HH 25 x 20' rosy-red to Sp N N Sun Moist

nearly white

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

drummondii perennial Texas makes a spectacular fall statement in any garden with its showy shade wet tolerant

display of large partially opened, vivid red flowers. It's an absolute magnet

for Hummingbirds, &, many bird specie

Brazilian Firecracker Vine Manettia cordata vine 8‟, emerging in spring, small-leaved vine climbs rapidly with tendrils, GF 8' red - orange all Su and F Y Y Part to Full Moist, well-

`John Elsley` bursting forth with 1” tubular red-orange blooms in warm season. Likes Shade drained

part to full shade. Loved by Butterflies & hummers

Candy Corn, Firecracker Manetttia luteorubra vine With the aid of tiny tendrils, gracefully sends its equally tiny leaves HHSF 100" red with yellow late Su-Fall Y Y Sun to Part Average

Vine (syn inflata) climbing skyward on anyone or anything nearby. Sports tiny 1" blooms tip Shade

that look like miniature firecrackers (red with yellow tip). Grows just fast

enough to be garden worthy, but not fast enough to be a pest ...simply

exquisite!

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

pototoes. Beware! Special processing required to remove poisonous sap panicles

before edible tapioca is prepared.

Variegated Tapioca Manihot esculenta shrub Attractive variegated yellow and green foliage, red new growth, small HHGF 4-6' greenish white Su N N Sun Dry

variegata clusters of white flowers edged in pink. pannicles



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

Butterfly Pea orchid-like flowers that bloom almost constantly. Followed by chartreuse

seed pods that look like butterflies at rest.

Goldflake Axilflower Mecardonia tender Sunshine yellow flowers cover this trailing 2-3" low grower with blooms TS 2 - 3" sunshine Sp to frost N N Full Sun - Average

`Goldflake` perennial spring to frost. Heat tolerant. Full sun part shade. yellow Part Shade

Chinaberry Melia azedarach dec tree Common tree on old southern farmsteads. Flowers in spring, marble-size HH 45 - 40' lilac colored early Sp N N full sun drought

berries in summer turn gold in autumn. panicles tolerant

Tea Bush, Pyramid Bush Melochia tomentosa perennial Native, 18”-24”, compact, bushy, a profuse bloomer, clusters of small pink TS 18 - 24" pink Sp-F Y Y Sun Dry

shrub star-like flowers non-stop from spring thru fall, sun, moist, well drained,

butterflies.

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

flowers that look like pin cushions marching down the stems.





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Weeping Dawn Redwood Metasequoia dec tree Graceful foliage; softer silhouette than cypress. NO KNEES, if you DS 60' plus light reddish- Sp N N Sun not picky

glyptostroboides please! Light green needles in Summer; rusty orange Fall color. yellowish

'pendula' brown

Improved Banana Shrub Michellia skinneriana ev shrub Very vigorous grower with upright pyramidal to rounded form. Sweet VDG 12' - 15' pale yellow late Sp and N N Sun / Part Moist, well-

banana scented blooms late spring and summer. Holds blooms and Su Shade drained

foliage for long time.

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

Magentas, yellows, whites. lavender,

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Japanese Silver Grass Miscanthus sinensis grass Clumps of upward arching silver-green foliage topped in summer with HH 2- 3' x 3-4' brown late Su N N sun dry

'Adagio' bronzy fan like flower plumes. When clumps dry in fall they add structural

interest to the winter garden.

Maiden Grass Miscanthus sinensis grass Silver striped leaves and purplish late summer blooms HH 4-5' puffy purple late Su-F Y N Sun Dry

'Gracillimus' plumes

Zebra Grass Miscanthus sinensis grass Stately arching green foliage with bands of yellow splashes. HH 6-7' silver-pink to Su N N Shade Moist, well-

'Zebrinus' white drained

Partridge Berry Mitchella repens ev Delicate creeping evergreen vine. Bright red edible berries through spring HH to 15' white late Sp-Su N N Shade Moist

groundcover

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

'Jacob Cline' (Red) Disease resistant, spicy foliage.

Wire Vine Muehlenbeckia vine Twining, wiry stems and tiny leaves give an unusual texture, almost GF 4 - 6" green early Su - late N N Sun / Part Moist, well

axillaris evergreen, and relatively fast-growing. Sp Shade drained

Wire Vine Muehlenbeckia vine Ground-hugging, evergreen viny plant with wiry stems, small gray-blue HHSF 4 - 6" green early Su - late N N Sun / Part Moist, well

axillaris leaves, solitary or small clusters of flowers become white fruit. New Sp Shade drained

Zealand native.

Dwarf Orange Jasmine Murraya paniculata ev shrub, Always in bloom or bud! Waxy white flowers and intense orange-blossom TS 8 - 12' white throughout N N full sun - light moderate,

small tree fragrance please the bees. Small red berries bring the birds. year shade well-drained

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

Banana small splotches of lime yellow chartreuse throughout. Trunks red too. foliage foliage more color

Loves heat and humidity.

Dwarf Cavendish Fruiting Musa acuminata perennial 8-10', thick trunk, green leaf with irregular purple-red markings, sweet fruit, GF 8 - 10' purple bud Su and F N N full sun - part moist

Banana `Dwarf Cavendish` excellent landscape plant for tropical look, winters well indoors. Blooms morphs to shade

summer and fall. Full sun to part shade. white bloom

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

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

plant.

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

perennial bracts and small ornamental fruits yearly Su shade drained

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

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







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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

Bloodleaf Banana Musa zebrina perennial Striking blue-green leaves striped red HH 8-10' orange yellow- mature plant N N Sun Moist

red

Simpson's Stopper Myrcianthes fragrans shrub 5-10', evergreen, flaky red bark, beautiful small fragrant white flowers HHSF 5 - 10' white Sp N N Full sun - Dry

followed by red berries, Florida Plant of the Year 2002. Wildlife attracter. part shade



Dwarf Simpson's Stopper Myrcianthes fragrans shrub 4-6', more compact variety, evergreen, flaky red bark, beautiful small HHSF 4 - 6' orange - red Sp N N Full sun - Dry

'compacta' fragrant white flowers followed by orange-red berries part shade

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

for local birds. May average

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

markings

Yellow Walking Iris Neomarica longifolia ev perennial Yellow-green sword-shaped foliage. New flowers form at end of scape HH 2' yellow Sp-late F N N Sun Moist

Sword Fern, Boston Fern Nephrolepis exaltata fern Dense clump of stiff upright to graceful arching fronds. Bright yellow green HH 2-3' NA NA N N Sun Moist



Kimberly Queen Fern Nephrolepis obliterata fern Unlike the other Bostonians, her royal highness can take the sun … as HH 2-3' NA NA N N Sun not picky

'Kimberly Queen" well as the shade.

Sword Fern, Boston Fern Nephtolepsis cordifolia fern Looks like, but unlike exaltata ... this one bears tubers. HH 2-3' NA NA N N Sun Moist



Guernsey Lily, Japanese Nerine bowdenii perennial Pink flowers in mid-summer on a leafless scape. HH 14 -20' pink mid Su N N Full Sun / Part Average

Spider Lily Shade

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

too far from swamps and streams. fruit and October Shade Standing

Water

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

sylvatica wet site. Clusters of shiny blue to black fruit remain through winter … white

popular with birds and wildlife.

Purple Firespike Odontonema perennial Large opposite lanceolate leaves, spikes of purple blooms on terminal HHGF 5 - 6' purple Su-F Y Y Full Sun / Part Average

callistachyum 'Purple' tips. Shade

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

perennial plant

Variegated Water Celery Oenanthe javanica perennial Jeepers creepers! Lacy light green leaves dappled with cream and HH 6" with 2' white Su N N Sun or Shade Moist to

"Flamingo" 'Flamingo' lavender. Great shallow water plant. Koi love it! spread Wet

Sundrops Oenothera fruticosa perennial Some like it hot … and dry! Buds begin red turn sunshine -yellow. Quick HH 18 - 24" x 2' sunshine Su N N Sun Dry-Good

to form full colony of waxy lance shaped leaves and 3" blossoms. yellow drainage



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

Fern beads

Dwarf Mondo Grass Ophiopogon japonicus tufted Good things come in dwarf packages! Shallow-rooted groundcover. Good HH 2-3" N N Sun Moist

nana perennial to plant under oak trees.





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Black Mondo Ophiopogon ev perennial Great groundcover or edge plant for garden border. Strap-like leaves LO 15" white with pink late Su - early N N part shade - moist, well-

planiscapus reach 15 inches (37.5 cm) tall and leaves will be up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) flush F full sun drained

'Nigrescens' wide. Foliage starts out green, quickly turns dark black. Plants spread by

underground stolons with thick fleshy roots.

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

pinkish-purple some shade

spikelets

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

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

Cat's Whiskers Orthosiphon herbaceous Herbaceous perennial that with 3-6" long flower spikes. Blooms white and HH 18 -24" white - Late Su - Y Y Full to Part Moist

stamineus perennial airy with long white stamens that look like whiskers, hence the common lavendar Early F Sun

name.

Devilwood, Wild Olive Osmanthus tree/shrub Open loose form. Evergreen. Dark blue olive like drupes maturing in HH 20'-25' white Sp N N Sun not picky

americanus autumn.

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

tree southern plant.

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

Effective in mass.

Purple Oxalis “Francis” Oxalis regnelii perennial Unlike Oxalis regnellii 'Triangularis' the purple pigmentation is evenly TS 8- 12" pink late Sp N N Part Sun Average

‘Francis` bulb washed throughout the leaf. Part sun. Average water. 8-12". through Su

and F

Sourwood Oxydendron arboreum dec tree Fragrant Lily-of-the-Valley like flowers in terminal racemes. Striking red DD 30 x 15' creamy- Su Y N Sun Moist

Autumn color. Difficult to grow in heavy soils. white

Jerusalem Thorn Tree Parkinsonia aculeata tree Thorny tree with yellow flowers and feathery foliage 20-25' tall. HHGN 20 - 25' yellow Sp N N Full Sun Dry

Persian Witchhazel Parrotia persica Dec Tree Fall color going from golden yellow to orange or rosy pink and finally to GN 20 - 30' Dark Red Late W- Early N N Sun to Part well-

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

Lady Margaret Red Passiflora 'Lady perennial cross between P. coccinea and incarnata, unusual 2-3" maroon-red bloom HH 2-3' maroon- Sp, Su, F Y N Full sun - Dry

Passion Vine Margaret Red' vine with white center, attractive to bees and butterflies red w/ part shade

white center

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

`Golden Lace` handsome 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- HH 3'/1' white Su-F N N Sun- Average

shaped flowers showy 3‟ stems. Part Shade

Brazilian Mallow, Rock Pavonia braziliensis Thin arching canes hold 2” pink flowers with red centers HH

Rose

Rock Rose Pavonia lasiopetala perennial An outstanding sun-loving, drought-tolerant, mounding native that‟s almost HH 2-3' hot pink Sp-F Y N Full sun moist,

constantly blooming 2” hot pink flowers. Attractive, dark green, small well-

arrowshaped foliage. Responds well to pruning. Butterflies! drained

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

Bird Plant tithymaloides even cow skulls. You pick! sparingly







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Hameln Fountain Grass Pennisetum grass Compact growth habit, finely textured foliage. One of the most popular HH 2' x 18 - 24" wheat late Su N N sun dry

alopecuroides Pennisetum cultivars. Tidy tufts of foliage topped in late summer with

'Hameln' fuzzy cream-colored blooms. Trouble-free and reliable.

"Tall Tails" Oriental Pennisetum orientale grass Taller version of oriental fountain grass with very long, striking fox-tail like HH 2-3' x 1-2' light pink June to frost N N sun dry

Fountain Grass 'Tall Tails'' pink flowers. Considered by some to be the most floriferous of all the turning white

grasses!

Purple Fountain Grass Pennisetum setaceum grass Neat, rounded clumps on grass-like foliage. Purplish-pink plumed spiklets; HH 4' x 2' purplish - pink mid Su - early N N Sun Dry

'Rubrum' nodding bristled seed heads on 4-foot stalks. F

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

flowers, the branching stems are a haze of glowing color.

Perilla Perilla atropurpurea perennial Deep purple black ruffled glossy foliage. Blue flower spikes over the HH 18-36" blue flower Su N N Sun Moist

summer. The perfect "pizzaz" for any flower garden. spikes

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

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

Lula Avacado Persea Americana ev tree Medium-large purple black fruit. Very good typical Mexican avocado LO 20' yellow green January- N N Sun regular, not

'Lula' flavor. Hardy to 14 degrees. Fruit ripens Sept.-Oct. March waterlogged

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

flavoring foods. Native evergreen.

Red Dragon Persicaria Persicaria perennial Concentric leaves within a leaf. Deep purple w/white margins. Arching HH 3' tiny white late Su - early N N Shade Moist

microcephala 'Red mounder. F

Dragon'

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

Butter Bur variegata

Wild Petunia Petunia integrifolia perennial This parent of modern overly-frou-frou hybrids this 2 x 2' trailing wonder VDG 2 x 2' intense all Su N Y sun average

will knock your little socks off with its long-blooming, tough but charming magenta with

appeal. Flowers 2” across, intense magenta with an almost black throat. black throat



Nun's Orchid Phaius tankervilliae tender Take thee to a Nun's Orchid! Thin pleated leaves that produce erect flower HH 18 - 24" reddish-brown, late Sp N N filtered light moist

perennial spikes with clusters of reddish-brown flowers that open sequentially … silvery outside, (no direct

silvery outside, yellowish throats.. yellowish sun)

throats



Ribbon Grass Phalaris arundinacea ornamental The perfect solution for those tough sites where nothing else seems HH 3 x 4' white June - Oct N N sun to shade wet to dry

'Picta' grass willing to grow! Amenable to whatever Mum Nature throws its way.

Clouds of Perfume Phlox Phlox divaricata ev perennial One of the few cultivars developed from the pale blue form of Louisiana HHCC 1 x 2' pale blue Sp N N Sun Moist

'Clouds of Perfume Phlox. Light fragrance.

Natasha Garden Phlox Phlox maculata perennial Blooms summer into September when other phlox have called it quits. HHVDG 36" x 18" pink and white Su-early F Y N Full Moist, well-

'Natasha' Highly fragrant, pure white flowers. Very mildew resistant. Better drained

performer than Phlox paniculatas in hot and humid areas. Takes average

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

panicles to prolong bloom period.

Summer Phlox 'Robert Phlox paniculata perennial Herbaceous plant with large spikes of deep fuschia-pink blooms in VDG 3' pink Sp-Su N N Sun Moist

Poore' 'Robert Poore' Summer.

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New Zeland Flax "Black Phormium tenax 'Black herbaceous Black drooping foliage. Slow growing. Prefers a dry site. Keep well fed for HHCC 2 - 3' na na N N Full sun - Dry

Rage" Rage' perennial best color. part shade

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



Temple Bells Pieris Pieris ryukyuensis ev shrub ALL SEASON year-round interest, beautiful long-lasting white spring JFN 4'x4' Wh Sp N N Part well-

flowers in drooping clusters, dressy evergreen foliage and showy new drained

spring growth, care-free, dwarf growth habit.

Mountain Fire Pierus Pierus japonica ev shrub Brilliant red new foliage growth, turns dark green with maturity. Drooping VDG 6' white Sp N N Part Shade - Normal -

'Mountain Fire' clusters of showy urn-shaped white spring flowers. Grows up to 6 feet tall. Full Sun Moist



Aluminum Plant Pilea cadierei ornamental Evergreen. Bloom period October, November. Flower color green/near TS 6 12" green / near Oct, Nov N N Light Shade Moist

perennial whte/white. 6-12". Light shade. Moist soil. white / white

Spruce Pine Pinus glabra ev tree Very attractive. Twisted wavy yellow-green needles. Small purplish cones LG 25-75' purple Feb N N Sun Moist

turn yellow in March. Reddish-gray bark with furrows and ridges. pollen

cones

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

Black Pepper Vine Piper nigra vine Staple condiment for gourmet cooking has a long history of use not only in TS to 30' white Sp N N Part Shade Moist

foods but also in health care.

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

color to die for! showy

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

content makes leaves soothing for all types of boo boos. F

Mexican Sycamore Platanus mexicana dec tree Fast growing, large maple-like blue-green leaves, shimmering silver-white TS 80 x 50' NA NA N N full sun tolerates

underside, full sun, tolerant of most soil conditions, resistant to wet and

anthracnose, tolerates wet and drought, long lived. drought

Plumbago Plumbago auriculata shrubby Terrific tumbler! Comes in sky blue or white HH 3' sky blue or Su-F N N Shade Moist

perennial white

Cape Plumbago Plumbago capensis ev perennial Can scramble like a vine, sprawl on the ground with its long arching HH 2-3' x 5' sky blue May - N N full sun moist, well-

(synonym: auriculata) branches, or be pruned into a compact mounded shrub. You pick! November drained

Imperial Blue Plumbago Plumbago 'Imperial perennial A fast growing perennial from South America. Prolific light blue flower HH 4 - 5' light blue Mid Sp - F Y N Full Sun Moist, well

Blue' clusters during the warmer months. drained

Red Plumbago (syn. Plumbago indica shrublike 2-3‟, arching branches emerge from central crown, salmony-red flowers GF 2-3' salmon- W, Sp Y N Part shade Dry

Rosea) perennial on terminal spikes. Blooms winter - spring. Likes partial shade. red



Groundcover Podocarpus Podocarpus ev Wonderful texture, slow, low spreading growth. Sun or Shade. GN 16" / 3 -4' NA NA N N Sun or shade Not picky

macrophyllus groundcover

Groundcover form

Yabumyoga Pollia japonica perennial Japanese native. Shiny rich green ginger-like leaves. Whorls of small HH 2' white whorls / late Su - early N N part shade - average to

white flowers followed by shiny blue berries. blue berries F full sun moist

Taiwan Flowering Cherry Prunus campanulata dec tree Rosy-pink flowers appear in profusion before leaves. Earliest spring HH 15-25' bright pink Jan/Feb N N Sun not picky

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Cherry Laurel Prunus caroliniana tree/shrub Evergreen. Glossy aromatic foliage. Good hedge, screen, street tree. HH 15x10' cream Sp N N Sun Moist

Wildlife food.

Pink Flowering Almond Prunus glandulosa dec shrub Flowers early spring with display of very light pink flowers before leaves HH 3 - 4' double light early Sp N N full sun - average,

'rosea plena' appear. Copper and yellow fall color. pink partial shade well-drained

Himalayan Bush Cherry Prunus jacquemontii shrub Stunning pink spring flowers, edible fruit, carefree growth habit, showy red GN 4-6' Pink Sp N N Full Sun Moist, Well

fall color. Drained Soil



Mexican Plum Prunus mexicana tree Purple fruit in August; wildlife food; good native tree 15' white N N Sun Moist

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

Bracken Fern Pteridium aquilinum fern Large fern. Has broad, almost horizontal, irregular deep green leaves HH 3-5' NA NA N N Shade Average

Dwarf Fruiting Punica granatum Shrub Compact, dense shrub 3-4'. Almost constant display of 2" orange-red TS 3 - 4' orange - red Su N N Sun Moist

Pomegranate 'Nana' single flowers throughout summer - fall. Small red fruits flollow the

flowers. Loves heat, tolerates dryness.

Red Silk Pomegranate Punica granatum 'Red shrub to Dwarf variety up to 6', just right for a patio pot! Trumpet shaped orange TS 6' orange Sp N N full sun moist-well

Silk' small tree flowers. Heavy bearer of large fruit: red juice; delicious grenadine flavor; drained soil

pleasing balance of acid and sweetness; good source of Vitamin C and

antioxidants.

Hart's Tongue Fern Pyrossialingua ev fern Doesn't look like a fern! Rhizome grows along the ground; leaves arise HH 18" NA NA N N part sun - Moist

singly from it. Have unique, cardboard-like texture with felty backside and shade

eventually make nice evergreen mass. Visitors will scratch their

heads...you can scratch their backside...the ferns, of course.

Sawtooth Oak Quercus acutissima dec tree Early acorns so good for wildlife; great small oak. HH 30'-40' catkins N N Shade Average

White Oak Quercus alba tree Leaves bright green above, whitish below. Bark whitish or ashy gray. HH 100' catkins N N Sun Dry

Traditionally more disease-free than red oak

Swamp White Oak Quercus bicolor tree Beautiful, long-lived native with open rounded habit. Lusterous, heavily HH 80' yellowish- Sp N N full sun - part not picky

textured wavy edged bicolor leaves: dark green and shiny above, pale green catkins shade

white below. Yellow to purple Fall color.

Southern Red Oak Quercus falcata dec tree Dark brown to black bark. Resembles that of the black cherry HH 60-100' catkins Sp N N Sun Moist

Swamp Red Oak Quercus falcata var. dec tree Dark brown to black bark. Resembles that of the black cherry HH 60-100' catkins Sp N N Sun Moist

Pagodifolia

Sand Live Oak Quercus geminata ev tree Similar to Quercus virginiana but smaller and occurs on drier sites, very HH 20' cream/tan late W - early N N Shade Dry

salt and hurricane tolerant. Sp

Laurel Oak Quercus laurifolia dec tree Tree of pleasing symmetry. Fast growing, tall, and full. Grows scattered HH 65 - 80' N N Sun - Moist

with other hardwoods in well-drained hammocks near the edges of Woodand

streams and rivers Shade

Overcup Oak Quercus lyrata dec tree Leathery lyre-shaped leaves turn yellowish brown in Fall. Acorn's cap LG 45' /40' yellowish- Sp N N Sun Moist

almost completely covers it. green

catkins

Bur Oak Quercus macrocarpa tree Stately oak with massive trunk, broad crown, stout branches. Huge HHST 80-100' catkins Sp N N Sun not picky

acorns for wildlife. Yellow-brown Fall color

Cow/Swamp / Chestnut / Quercus michauxii tree Handsome tree with beautiful Fall foliage; large leaves HH 70' green/ N N Sun Dry

Basket Oak brown catkins

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Nuttall Oak Quercus nuttallii tree Good form. Outstanding shade tree. Yellow autumn color. HH 40x25' catkins Sp N N Sun Moist

Obtusa Oak, Diamond Quercus obtusa semi-ev tree Rapid grower. Deciduous in northern part of its range. Diamond shaped HH 40 - 60' yellowish- Sp N N Sun Moist

Leaf Oak leaves. Maroon fall color green

catkins

Willow Oak Quercus phellos dec tree Outstanding, long-lived shade tree adapable to wide range of conditions. HH 60 x 40' drooping Sp N N Sun Moist

A favorite in wildlife circles! catkins

Loquat Leaf Oak Quercus rizophylla ev tree Evergreen, upright, fast growing, Mexican Oak. Textured, thick, dark TS 60 x 40' NA NA N N Sun Dry

green glossy foliage. Sheds leaves in spring while simultaneously adding

new red bronze foliage in Spring. Neutral to acidic soil.

Shumard Oak Quercus shumardii dec tree A large southern oak, several feet in diameter, with a clear bole and a HH 50 x 40' male drooping Sp N N Sun Moist

broad, spreading crown. Leaves shiny dark green above, pale green catkins;

below. Bark grayish brown, developing deep furrows. female flower

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Live Oak Quercus virginiana ev tree Amazing durable evergreen native American tree 40-60' tall and possibly LG 50 x 75' catkins Sp N N Full Sun Moist, well-

twice as wide. Wonderful shade tree. Most popular oak in the deep south, drained

Scarlet!

Rangoon Creeper Vine Quisqualis indica dec vine Intensely fragrant strawberry-scented blooms occur in clusters throughout HH 15' white to pink Su N N Sun drought

summer. Gorgeous, lush, unbelievably long blooming vine for sunny to red tolerant

gardens. It‟s strong, 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 HH 3 x 4' white to dark through Su N N full to dappled moist, well-

spring to early summer. Bronzy new growth. Purple to black fruit. rosy-pink and F sun drained

Dorman Red Raspberry Raspberry 'Dorman fruit Trailing variety recommended for the heat and humidity of the deep south. BR 4 - 6' white - near mid Sp N N full sun average,

Red' Sharp drainage required. white sharp

drainage

Red Prairie Cone Flower Ratibida columnifera perennial Flower resembles traditional broad-brimmed high-centered Mexican Hat GF 3' red Su - F N N sunny to well drained

red worn during mexican fiestas. mostly sunny

Pigeonberry Ravinia humilis groundcover Pink-red berries in Su,F&W. Detail charmer for shady sites. TS 12" pink Su N N Shade Moist

Chinese Foxglove Rehmannia elata perennial Spreading perennial with 8' bloom stem; self-sowing. HH 10" orchid Sp and F N N Sun Dry

Colocasia Vivipara Remusata vivipara dec tropical In late spring the very glossy, green, boldly ribbed elephant ear-like leaves HH 2 - 3' yellow late Sp N N sun - part average

emerge forming a tropical clump two to three feet tall. The new foliage is shade

accompanied by fragrant, yellow flowers.

Carolina Buckthorn, Rhamnus caroliniana dec tree/ Yellow fall color. Early berries age from rosy pink to red and black in HH 15-25' greenish May/ N N Sun Moist

Indian Cherry large shrub winter for birds. yellow June

Linda Guy Rhododendron Rhodendron 'Linda dec shrub Deciduous Aromi, has big clusters of peachy pink flowers splotched with VDG 2 - 3' peachy pink N N

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Charles Loomis Rhododendron e. Get ready for global warming! John Thornton from Louisiana has been VDG 4 x 5' bluish pink - May N N full sun - part moist, well-

Rhododendron 'Charles Loomis' hybridizing for sun and heat tolerance. Flowers' rounded trusses emerge white shade drained

blush pink, quickly fade to white. Foliage narrow and recurved, buds

heavily, likes it rough!

Encore Azalea Rhododendron Encore shrub Created by Louisiana's own Robert E. "Buddy" Lee of Independence. Big HH 3 - 5' range your choice! Sp, Su, F N N sun, part average,

color, little maintenance. Blooms Spring, Summer, Fall … y'all! shade well-drained

Kaho Azalea Rhododendron 'Kaho' ev shrub Compact, low-growing, twiggy, dense evergreen shrub with spreading to VDG to 6' pinks, whites mid Sp - early N N part shade - average -

rounded form. Wonderful as the bonzai plant it was originally bred to be. Su sun moist

Showy, funnel-shaped, wavy, white flowers with dark pink markings May -

June.

Michaele Lux Azalea Rhododendron Strong wavy striking, single, purplish-pink single blooms HHVDG purplish-pink

'Michaele Lux'

Swamp Native Azalea Rhododendron ev shrub Extends color into August and September. Blooms of delicious clove-spice DD 15' white Su N N Sun Moist

serrulatum fragrance like white stars against dark green foliage on 10-15' tall plants.

Reddish branches and architectural form add winter interest. Tolerates

moist locations. Native.

Shanghai Rosie Azalea Rhododendron ev shrub Compact spreading habit with 1" rose form pink flowers mid to late JFN 4 x 4' pink Sp N N Sun - Part Average,

'Shanghai Rosie' season. Shade Well-

Drained

White Peacock Azalea Rhododendron 'White ev shrub Low growing habit with split white petal blooms, unique and beautiful. VDG white

Peacock'

Native Azalea 'Admiral Rhododendron x ev shrub Bold yellow clusters of large fragrant blooms. The Confederate Series of DD 10 x 15' - 3 x bold yellow Sp N Y part shade dry

Semmes' 'Admiral Semmes' native azaleas by Tom Dodd, III are for the hot south. Vigorous grower. 6'

Lustrous dark green leaves turn orange-bronze in Fall. Don't do mildew!



Will of the Wisp Azalea Rhododendron x 'Will ev shrub Rhododendron minus, white form (Kolomiki) x R. formosanum has JFN white flowers

of the Wisp" produced extremely vigorous willowy plants with white flowers and a and a yelow

yellow blotch. These plants seem to be very disease resistant. One has blotch

been named 'Will-0-the-Wisp'.

Wolfpack Red Azalea Rhododendron x ev shrub Dwarf evergreen Carla Hybrid. 3 x 4' mature size VDG 3 x 4' red mid - late Sp N N part shade - normal -

'Wolfpack Red' sun moist

Shining Sumac Rhus copallina dec shrub / Plant for Fall color and wildlife food; forms colonies LG 10'+ yellow mid Su N N Sun Dry

small tree -green spikes

Smooth Sumac Rhus glabra dec shrub / Dazzling red autumn foliage. Clustes of crimson colored berries often LG 15 x 6'' greenish-white Su N N Sun Dry

small tree persist through early winter. Wildlife pleaser. Spreads by suckers.

White-top Sedge Rhynchospora grass For bogging or in a pot. Triangular white tips give illusion of white lily DD 18" white bracts Su N N Sun Moist

colorata (was flower. Way cool!

Dicromena)

Pigeonberry Rivinia humilis Pink-red berries in Su,F&W. Detail charmer for shady sites. TS 12" pink Su N N Shade Moist

Sacred Lily of China Rohdea japonica ev perennial A breed apart! Long, strap-like, deep green leaves. Clusters of brilliant HH leaves to 15" cream / tan late Sp - early N N Shade Moist - well

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Rondeletia Rondeletia leucophylla ev shrub A unique tropical-looking perennial with glossy, lance-leaf foliage on a HH 3-6' orange-red late Su-F Y N Sun Moist

dense shrub-form topped with fragrant, penta-like clusters of rich, deep

coral flowers. This luscious looking plant is an absolute magnet for

butterflies! Sun or light shade & a moist, well drained soil. It‟s root hardy in

mild winters & responds well to pruning for an even fuller look.

Yelllow Lady Banksia Rosa banksia lutea shrub Long-lived climbing rose that will need support to properly display its HHSF 6 - 20' pale yellow Sp N N Full sun Dry

Rose fragrant, pale yellow flowers. Deer resistant.

Climbing Rose Rosa 'Fairy' dec shrub Ever- blooming wonder known for its vigorous growth, perfect health, HH 2 x 3' pink Su - Frost N N Full Sun Dry

hardiness, and the ability to produce consistent clusters of charming pink

rosette blossoms.

Climbing Rose Rosa, climbing dec shrub Remember the adage when planting Climbers: First year sleeps, Second HH

year creeps, Third year leaps! Patience is in order for at least 2 or 3 full

growing seasons.



Prostrate Rosemary Rosmarinus perennial Rosemary plant that can‟t stand up straight and act right!. Good for edging DD 2' blue Sp-F N N Sun Dry

officianalis 'prostrata' herb dry beds. Culinary. Has a wonderful mounding habit.

Weeping Rostrinucula Rostrinucula perennial We propose the name droopy snout shrub! Bears copius purple flowers in HH 36 - 48" pale pink to mid Su - Fall Y Y Sun Average

dependens long pendulous “droops”. Although a member of the mint family, it has near white

little discernable fragrance. Flaking brown bark. Long pendent flower

racemes emerge from the branch tips, giving the overall effect of a

miniature cascading pink waterfall.

Blackberry, Apache Rubus canadensis fruit Vigorous variety produces higher yields and larger, glossier black fruit BR 8' white N N Sun Moist

(thornless) 'Apache' than any other erect thornless variety. Fruit as big as a quarter!

Tiger Eye Rudbeckia Rudbeckia ‘Tiger Eye’ perennial Compact habit and durable, eye-catching flowers. HHDUP 18 -24" gold Su - W Y N Sun Dry



Goldstrum Rudbeckia Rudbeckia fulgida perennial Tall Black-Eyed Susan. Native. HH 5-6' golden yellow S Y N Sun Dry

sullivantii

Giant Yellow Coneflower, Rudbeckia maxima perennial Gray green foliage‟ intense yellow petals surround tall brown cone. Tall! HH 3-5' yellow Sp-Su Y N Sun Dry

Bigleaf Rudbeckia



Katie's Dwarf Ruellia Ruellia britoniana perennial Dark evergreen foliage, deep lavender trumpets. Grows anywhere it gets HH 5-10" purple Su N N Sun Moist

'Katie' put!

Blue Creeping Wild Ruellia ciliosa or R. perennal Katie's creepy sister! Great for dry spots. Violet blue flower trumpets; HH 1-2' purple Su-F N N Sun not picky

Petunia, Groundcover humilis slightly fuzzy leaves.

Ruellia

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

purple

Leatherleaf Fern Rumohra adiantiformis ev fern “Plastic” fern with distinctive sori on back of frond. Florists love it! HH 1-3' NA NA N N Sun Moist



Coral Fountain Plant, Russelia perennial Fine foliaged, lush, mounding perennial shrub; slender, graceful 3‟-4‟ TS 3 - 4' red-orange Su - F N Y Sun - Part Dry

Firecracker Plant equisetiformis coral cascading stems of tubular red-orange flowers summer and fall. Shade

Hummingbirds!





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Red Rocket Russelia Russelia sarmentosa perennial Hummers flock to this decorative shrub for dry site. Dark green leaves on HH 3-6'/3'-4' red late Sp-F N Y Sun Dry

'Red Rocket' long, arching stems topped with clusters of a multitude of small, tubular,

bright red flowers. A gorgeous accent in any landscape or as a specimen

in a beautiful container.

Louisiana Palmetto Sabal louisiana palm Bold native w/stiff leaves. Dramatic in native gardens. HH 4-5' cream Sp-F N N Sun Moist

Anthony Parker Sage Salvia 'Anthony perennial Compact clumper. Cross between Salvia leucantha 'Midnight' and Salvia HH 3' deep purple F to frost Y Y Shade not picky

Parker' elegans.

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, well-

drained

Chartreuse Pineapple Salvia elegans perennial Golden foliage form of pineapple sage. Bright glowing yellow new growth HHSF 3 x 3' brillliant red late Su Y Y Sun Dry

Sage 'Golden Delicious' mellowing to yellow-green as the season progresses. Brilliant red tubular

flowers.

Coral Autumn Sage Salvia greggii 'Coral' perennial Small leathery leaves and mounding form. Birds, bees, AND butterflies HH 4' x 2' coral Sp - F Y Y Sun Dry

love it!

Pink Autumn Sage Salvia greggii pink perennial 2-3‟, compact, fine leaves, pink flowers, extrememly cold and drought HHSF 2 -3' rosy pink All Y Y Full sun Dry

tolerant, ever blooming.

Anise Sage, Blue Salvia Salvia guaranitica perennial Blue anise sage. Spikes of showy deep blue flowers. Very popular with HH 3-5' deep blue Sp-F Y Y Sun Dry

hummingbirds.

Blue Anise Sage Salvia guaranitica perennial Can reach 6' tall. Beautiful blue-violet tubular flowers with black calyces TS to 6' blue - violet late Su to Y Y Full Sun Well

‘Costa Rica Blue’ late summer to frost. Full sun, good drainage. Hummers like it. Frost Drained



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 Guaranitica 'Argentine Skies'



Black And Blue Salvia Salvia guaranitica perennial Spikes of showy neon blue flowers on black stems. Hummingbirds stop HH 3' deep neon Su to frost Y Y Sun Dry

'Black and Blue' here first! Spreads quickly. blue

Rose Leaf Sage Salvia involucrata perennial 4-5', fast grower, heart-shaped leaves, terminal flowers of rose-pink, HH 4-5' rose-pink Sp, Su, F Y Y Full sun - Dry

attractive to bees and butterflies part shade

Lyre Leaf Sage Salvia lyrata perennial Patterned leaves in rosettes on the flat “ground-cover". HH 15" lavender mid Sp-early Y Y Sun Dry

Su

Blue Bog Sage Salvia uliginosa perennial Cloud of clear light blue flower spikes. Open airy habit HH light blue Y Y Sun Moist

Scarlet Sage Salvia vanhouttei perennial Deep maroon flowers on wide spreading plant. Good shade perennial -- TS 3' maroon F-Sp Y Y Shade Dry

blooms continuously in mild winters.

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



White Top Pitcher Plant Sarracenia leucophylla perennial Carnivorous. This preposterously flamboyant pitcher plant is uncommonly DD 18" purple Sp N N Sun Moist

(leucophylla) pretty! Its most noteworthy feature is that the top third or more of each

pitcher is wonderfully pigmented white. The white top is usually innervated

with green and/or red veins, making a very nice overall effect. The lip is

very large, and often spouted.





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Strawberry Geranium Saxifraga stolonifera ground cover Leaves with white veins above, red beneath, white flowers on tall stems. HH 1-1 1/2' white Sp N N Shade Moist



Bluebird Skullcap Scutellaria 'Bluebird' herb delightful willing bloomer. Evergreen herb with attractive low mounding HH 12" blue Sp-F N N Sun Dry

form and small velvety blue blooms Spring - Fall.

Velvet Skullcap Scutellaria sp. herb Small semi-evergreen herb with low mounding form and fountains of HH 1' x 1' bright purple, Sp to F Y Y Full to Part Moist

velvety tubular blooms. blue, pinks to Sun

red

Sedum / Goldmoss / Sedum acre perennial Tiny pale green spreading stonecrop. With flowers, looks like golden HH 1-2" yellow Sp N N Sun Dry

Stonecrop moss. Don't tread on me!

Matrona Sedum Sedum matrona Succulent grey-purple foliage adorns the 2' shiny burgundy stems that are HHCC 30" pale pink late Su Y N Sun / Part Average

topped in late summer with large pale pink flower heads. Sun

Gemniferous Spikemoss Selaginella fern With long growing season plants will produce four-sided cones, mop-form HHCC 12" na na N N Shade Moist

moellendorfii

Moss Fern Selaginella, sp. groundcover Showy fern-like ground cover with an undulating, wind-blown look. Not a TS 6-12" na na N N shade Moist, well-

true fern, though it propagates through spores. Dark green, leathery, frond- drained

like leaves grow about 6”-12”. A wonderful low-growing ground cover to

complement ferns, gingers and other shade loving plants. Moist, well-

drained soil.

Mexican Flame Vine Senecio confusus vine A fast growing, extremely showy vine with wonderful glossy, bright green HH orange Su-F Y N Sun Moist

foliage. The 1”, bright orange daisy-like flowers blanket the vine all

summer & fall. Thrives in full sun. Moist, well drained. Normally root

hardy. Butterflies!

Silver Saw Palmetto Serenoa repens palm Bold, architectural ... eyecatching! Multi-trunked, blue-green palmate GF 4 - 6' white, near early Su N N Full sun - Dry or Moist

'Cinerea' leaves, slow growing, older stems commonly recline, black berries. Grows white part shade

in wide range of habitats. Prefers full sun but can tolerate part; is

comfortable by the sea on a sand dune or in the forest wetlands.

Red Rattlebox Tree Sesbania punicea dec shrub It likes to be seen, and heard. Fast growth, extended bloom, attractive HH 6-10' burnt orange- early Su- F N N Sun Moist

seed pods rattle. red

Palm Grass Setaria palmifolia ev grass Foxtail-like flowering spikes against against rich green pleated foliage. Is HH 2 - 3' green Su N N Sun or Shade Dry or

equally happy at pond's edge or in dry shade. Nice! Moist

Hardy Red Gloxinia Sinningia sellovii perennial Light green sandpaper-like leaves on an arching clump that can reach 20" GF 20" scarlet-orange late Sp-F N N full sun - light moist, well-

in height. Pendant 30" scarlet-orange spikes of 1" bell-shaped flowers shade drained

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 HH 15'' white mid Sp N N Sun Moist

form.

Blue-Eyed Grass Sisyrinchium grass Don't it make your brown eyes blue! Thin strips of grass with blue tipped HH 20' blue/yellow early-late Sp N N Sun Moist

angustifolium ends. centers

Variegated Potato Vine Solanum jasminoides vine Twine a new vine! Fragrant white star-like flowers all summer through to TS 15' white S-F Y N Sun Moist

variegata fall. Evergreen gree and gold leaves. Butterflies like it!







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Blue potato bush Solanum ratonnetii ev shrub A beautiful flowering shrub with striking blue trumpet-shaped flowers HH 6' blue Sp, Su, F N N Full sun - Not picky

which last well into the autumn. A marvellous idea for your patio or part shade

balcony.

Variegated Potato Vine Solanum sp variegata vine Avid climber; prolific bloomer. Blooms in clusters. TS 15' blue-white S-F Y N Sun Moist

'Alba'

Fireworks Goldenrod Solidago 'Fireworks' perennial Attractive to bees and butterflies. Good cut flower.Easily grown in TS 3' yellow F Y N Sun Moist

average, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun. This cultivar tolerates

moister soils than many of the other goldenrods.



Yellow Necklace Shrub Sophora affinis perennial Native, velvety, silvery-green foliage on a 4‟ multi-stemmed shrub. Blooms TS 4' butter - yellow Su-F N N Full sun Well

shrub 2‟-3‟ panicles of butter-yellow summer to fall. Evergreen mild winters, root Drained

hardy.

Indian Pink Spigelia marilandica perennial Delightful woodland ephemeral. Long bloom period. HH 12-24" red/yellow Sp-S Y N Shade Dry

Spirea Ogon Spiraea thunbergii semi ev Hardy deciduous plant; delicate, willowy brances; bright yellow leaves JFN 6 x 5' white Lare Sp - N N Sun - Full Sun Normal -

'Ogon' change an orange-pink shade in fall. White flowers appear in early spring. early Su Moist

Can tolerate many difficult landscape situations.

Anthony Waters Spirea Spirea x bumalda dec shrub Upright, broad, flat, compact shrub. New growth is pink-tinged; reddish fall HH 2 - 3' purplish red Su N N Sun - Part Moderate

color. Shade

Lamb's Ear Stachy byzantium herbaceous It's all about texture and color! Fuzzy, silver green, soft as suede leaves HH 6-8" purplish-pink July - August N N full sun or part Dry

perennial and purplish-pink flower spikes. shade

Purple Porterweed Stachytarpeta perennial Butterflies like these spiky punk rock purple flowers on a plant humble DD 4 - 6' purple repeat Y Y Sun Dry

jamaicensis enough to call itself a weed. bloomer Su

and 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 perennial Wonderful daisy-like blue flowers up to 4" across "rocket" above rosettes HH 3 - 4' shades of blue June - July Y N full sunsemi-moist,

'Omega Rocket' of foliage summer and fall. well-drained

White Stoke's Aster Stokesia laevis perennial Evergreen rosette, large clear white flowers HHGN 1-1.5 x 1-1.5' white May-June N N Full sun-part Dry

''White'' shade

Bird of Paradise Strelitzia reginae ev perennial Tropical looking. Paddle-shaped leaves. Flowers resemble a bird's beak. HH 5' brilliant orange F, W, Sp N N full sun - semi- moist, well-

Likes to be crowded. Will bloom intermittently all year long. and bright shade drained

blue

Chinese Rain Bell Strobilanthes cusia ev shrub Thickened veins on lanceolate foliage, spectacular pinkish-purple bell- HHSF 3 - 5' pinkish purple Su -F N N Part Shade Moist

shaped blooms, juice from leaves cures athlete's foot in Okinawa.

Pringle‟s Aster Symphyotrichum perennial Fields, roadsides, disturbed areas. Forms a 3' x 3' absolute cloud of tiny TS 3 x 3' white all F Y N Sun to Light Moist Well

Pilosum var. Pringlei white flowers for months in the fall. Sun to light shade. Moist well drained Shade Drained

soil. Butterflies!

Mexican Mint Marigold, Tagetes lucida perennial “A – nise” plant! Yellow flowers in fall. Fragrant foliage with long blooming HH 2' yellow Su and F N N Sun Dry

Spanish Tarragon flowers; carefree.

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, JFN 50-100' cones N N Sun not picky

soft brown to orangish brown fall color. Birds eat seeds.

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Pond Cypress Taxodium nutans var. tree Fewer knees, more columnar form, holds needles longer in Fall. Fall LG 70'-80' cones NA N N Sun Moist

ascendens color.

Yew Tree Taxus sp. ev tree Dense, slow growing, dark evergreen with bright green spring growth and HH 25' red fruits red fruits in F N N shade lover moist, well-

red fruits in autumn much sought after by birds but no-no's to everyone drained

else. Easy to maintain, suitable for hedging.

Gold Star Cape Tecoma stans 'Gold perennial Heat-tolerant Texas native with striking masses of golden yellow, trumpet- HHTS 4-6' yellow Su-F Y Y Sun Dry

Honeysuckle Stars' shaped 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 HH 8 -10' orange-red Su - F N Y full sun average,

Jubilee' orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers give a subtropical appearance. well-drained

Golden Yellow Cape Tecomaria capensis ev shrub / Let it ramble as a shrubby climber, or prune to attractive shrub, hedge or HH 3-4' x 3-4' lemon yellow Sp - F Y N full sun average

Honeysuckle 'Aurea' semi-climber screen. Leaves glossy green; flowers 9 months out of the year.



Dwarf Japanese Cleyera Ternstroemia g. ev shrub Small leaves, interesting habit. Tom Dodd Jr. selection. From cuttings. GN to 5' yellowish late Sp - early N N Tolerates Moderate -

'Emory' white S both Sun and Dry

Shade

Rice Paper Plant Tetrapanax ev shrub Roaring exotica! Dramatic gray-green foliage. Once used for making rice HH 8-10' cream F-W N N Sun Moist

papyriferus paper.

Giant Water Canna Thalia geniculata aquatic Bog / water garden plant; 8-10'; large lanceolate leaves with purple GF 8 - 10' purple Su - F N N sun - part wet

perennial blooms; sun to part shade. shade

Meadow Rue Thalictrum sp. perennial Beauties with lavender or pink clusters of tiny flowers and ferny foliage. HH 3-4' lavendar or Sp Y N Sun - Part Average

Birds, bees AND butterflies crave it! pink clusters Shade

Japanese Beech Fern Thelypteris decursive- fern One of the most well-behaved and spectacular species in a genus full of HH 18 - 24" grown for na N N Light Shade Moist

pinnata aggressive thugs! foliage

Wood Fern, 'Southern Thelypteris kunthii fern Deciduous fern w/light green foliage. Rapid grower. This one looks like HH 20-40" N N Shade Average

Wood Fern maidenhair fern

Mercer Blue Thunbergia, Thunbergia Bushy vine w/arching branches. Exotic 3" dark purple-blue flowers HH 4-5' purple-blue Sp-F N N Shade Average

Blue Glory Vine battescombei w/yellow throats.

Variegated Lemon Thymus citriodorus herb evergreen with gold variegated, lemon scented leaves. Pink flowers HHDUP 6" pink Su Y N Full dry

Thyme 'Variegata' attractive to butterflies and bees. Prefers well drained chalky soil in full

sun. Ideal for tubs. Fruity lemon flavor.

Gibraltar Small Tibouchina 'Gibraltar' small dec Variegated form of Tibouchina granulosa. Same 1 " deep blue-purple VDG 10' deep blue - late F - W N N full sun - part average

Tibouchina, Princess tree/shrub flowers, but leaves are several shades of green with cream-white margins. purple shade

Flower

Tibouchina, Princess Tibouchina urvilleana small dec Show-stealing flowers on velvety foliage tinged with red. Responds well to HH 15'/15' purple May-Jan afternoon drought-

Flower tree/shrub pruning and can be kept at any size, and will still flower. shade tolerant,

well-drained

Pink Star Jasmine Trachelospernum perennial You'll love this! Like the species but a little more restrained growth GN well pink Su N N Sun - part Average

jasminoides "Pink vine mannered shade

Flowered"

White Spiderwort Tradescantia 'Alba' Bleached version of its blue cousin. HH 12-15" bright violet- Sp-F N N Sun Dry

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Purple Heart Tradescantia pallida groundcover Scrambling plant that likes it hot and humid. Purple foliage even more HH 6-9" trailing 3- pinkish white continuous N N sun, part moist

'Purpurea' (formerly vibrant when planted in full sun. 4' shade

Setcreasea)

Blue Spiderwort Tradescantia perennial Narrow, arching, lily-like blue-green foliage. HH 12-15" bright violet- Sp-F N N Sun Dry

virginiana blue

Gilt Edge Toad Lily Tricyrtis formosana perennial Orchid-like blooms and big, golden-edged leaves dazzle in the shade just HH 20 - 24" spotted pink late sum/fall N N shade moist

'Gilt Edge' when the garden needs a shot in the arm! blooms

Society Garlic Tulbaghia violacea herbaceous For those of us who‟ve been “raised right”! Clumping form with narrow, HH 2' lilac Su - early F N N Full sun - Average

perennial chive-like, garlic scented leaves, and large umbels of fragragrant lilac part shade

flowers.

Winged Elm Ulmus alata tree Fast growing shade tree with typical elm vase shaped form. Corky ridges HH 60' small reddish early Feb N N Sun not picky

on branches.

Premier Blueberry Vaccinium ashei shrub Bright blue fruit ripens mid-June. Vigorous growth. High yield. Better BR 8' white N N Sun Moist

'Premier' adapted to southern climate than corymbosum highbush cousin.

Tifblue Blueberry Vaccinium ashei fruit Light blue berries ripen mid-June. Vigorous, productive and best Fall BR 8' white Sp N N Sun Moist

'Tifblue' color. Better adapted to southern climate than corymbosum highbush

cousin.

Climax Blueberry Vaccinium fruit Early ripening--late May to early June. Most berries ripen at the same BR 8' white Sp N N Sun Moist

corymbosum 'Climax' time. Upright. Beautiful fall color.

Premier Blueberry Vaccinium shrub Bright blue fruit ripens mid-June. Vigorous growth. High yield. SN 8' white N N Sun Moist

corymbosum 'Premier'



Tifblue Blueberry Vaccinium fruit Light blue berries ripen mid-June. Vigorous, productive and best Fall SN 8' white Sp N N Sun Moist

corymbosum 'Tifblue' color.

Scrub Blueberry Vaccinium darrowii ev shrub Dwarf evergreen blueberry. Rose blush new growth matures to green. VDG 1 - 4' white - pink early Sp N N sun - light moist, well-

'Rosa's Blush' Found commonly in scrub, flatwoods and sandhills. Be prepared to race shade drained

the birds for the berries!

Huckleberry Vaccinium elliottii shrub Edible fruit. Rich coloration of leaves in Fall. Wildlife food. JFN 8-10' Sp N N Sun Moist

Deerberry Vaccinium stamineum shrub Open airy shrub. Quirky distorted trunks and branches. Favoried by HH 10' white/ Sp Y N Sun Moist

butterflies, birds, wildlife and humankind. berries

Upright Verbena Verbena bonariensis perennial 4-5‟, tiny purple flowers on top of upright square stalks, commonly found in HHSF 4 - 5' purple Sp, Su, F Y Y Full sun Dry

ditches

Cinnamomifolium Viburnum ev shrub Royal Horticultural Society's coveted Award of Garden Merit. AKA JFN 10 x 15' pale pink May - early N N Sun - Part Moist, Well-

Viburnum 'Cinnamomifolium' Camphor tree, The large, drooping, ribbed evergreen leaves on red stems June Shade Drained

make for a handsome 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!

Southern Arrow-wood Viburnum dentatum dec shrub Hybrid with a Tangipahoa Parish twist developed by Rick Webb. Upright HHLG 8 x 4' clusters of Sp N N Sun - Part Dry to fairly

'Lee's Landing' habit as youngster. Arches with age. Coarsely toothed leaves. Showy fall creamy white Shade Wet

color. Wildlife friendly.

Luzon Viburnum Viburnum luzonicum ev shrub Red translucent berries in tne fall; purple leaf color fall and winter. Four GN 8' white Sp N N Sun not picky

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Chinese Snowball Viburnum ev shrub/tree Showiest of viburnums that perform well in South. Evergreen. May be HH 10' white Sp&F N N Sun Moist

Viburnum macrocephalum pruned as tree or left multi-trunked; blooms heavily in spring and again in

'Sterile' fall

Smooth Witherod Viburnum nudum shrub Flattened clusters of white flowers in May. Dark green smooth lusterous HHLG 20' white Sp N N Sun Dry

cassinoides foliage. Attractive purple-red fall color.

Viburnum 'Mrs. Schiller's Viburnum oboratum Evergreen 'Mrs. Schiller's Delight' is a dwarf selection especially suited to formal HHLG 24"-36" White all Y Y Sun to moist

"Mrs. Schiller's Shrub hedging. This cultivar was named by Florida plantsman Steve Riefler for a part shade

Delight" friend whose name resembles 'Schillings', as in Ilex vomitoria 'Schillings',

the similar looking and very popular dwarf cultivar of yaupon holly.



Sandankwa Viburnum Viburnum suspensum ev shrub Handsome evergreen with a spreading habit and coarse texture.Flowers HH 6 x 12' white with late W - early N N Sun - Part Moist

give way to red berries in autumn. pinkish tints Sp Shade

Groundcover Vinca Vinca major ev Vinca – dinca – do … flowers of periwinkle blue. HH 12" periwinkle blue Sp -Su N N full sun - part dry OK -

groundcover shade moist better

Groundcover Vinca, Vinca major variegata ev Vinca – dinca – do … flowers of periwinkle blue AND variegated foliage HH 12" periwinkle blue Sp -Su N N full sun - part dry OK -

Variegated groundcover too! shade moist better

Australian Violet, Viola hederacea perennial Outstanding evergreen groundcover for shade garden! Lush carpet of HH 1"-2" white & blue Sp-F N N Shade Average

Running Violet bright green foliage. Almost ever- blooming. Great cascading container violet

plant.

Purple Woods Violet Viola odorata perennial Louisiana‟s sport LSU purple flowers. Fragrant form of favorite woodland HH 6" purple Sp N N Shade Moist

plant.

Chaste Tree Vitex agnus-castus small tree Fragrant blooms similar to Buddleia. Aromatic leaves. Edible seeds. HH 10-20' purple to Sp-Su N Y Sun Moist

Medicinal properties. violet-blue

Variegated Vitex Vitex agnus-castus small tree Cream edged foliage stands out in shrub border or underplanted with HH 12' lavender blue Su Y N Sun Moist

'Variegata' colorful groundcover.

Arabian Lilac Vitex trifolia 'Arabian dec shrub Exceptional aromatic foliage accent for warm, dry climates. Openly TS 6 - 8' x purple late Su to N Y Full Sun - Little …

Purple' branching spreading shrub. Velvety leaves green on top with purple 6 - 8' early F Part Shade suitable for

undersides. Clusters of small purple flowers at shoot tips late summer and xeriscaping

fall. Superior accent for xeriscape or wild gardens. Deciduous. Full sun to

part shade.

Wedelia Wedelia trilobata perennial Spreading groundcover; creeps and roots at the nodes. Blooms profusely HH 18' yellow and Sp-F N N Sun Dry

in full sun. orange

Variegated Weigela Weigela florida shrub Graceful arching habit; loads of 1" foxglove-like pink blooms. Deep gren HH 4 - 6' deep pink - late Sp - early N N full sun - part average

variegata leaves edged in creamy white. Tough, versatile, easy to grow! pale pink to Su / repeat in shade

white inside F

White Candles Whitfieldia elongata tender White spires rise above dark green shiny foliage November - May. TS 4 - 6' white spires Nov - May N N Flowers in Average

perennial Flowers in shade. Average water, 4-6'. Shade

Oriental Chain Fern Woodwardia orientalis fern Large-growing evergreen fern that cries out for attention . Tree-like fern DD 3'-5' NA NA N N Shade Moist

without the trunk. Thick, dark green, leathery leaves. Elegant arching

branches. Easy to grow: you provide the woodland, Woodwardia will do

the rest! Gets name from the small plantlets that form at edges of older

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Yellowroot Xanthorhiza perennial Deciduous plant for wet sites - gypsophelia-like blooms. Parsley-leaved HH 2' brownish - early Sp N N Shade Moist

simplicissima perennial 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 SF 3' greenish Su N N Full sun - Medium

Zinger' indoor and outdoor design. A fast grower, the defining yellow leaves can white part shade

reach a foot and a 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. White and yellow HH 3'-4' grown for grown for N N Shade Average

'Mickey Mouse' variegation on LARGE unique 18' leaves ranging in shape from perfect foliage foliage

hearts to fascinating, artistic pinched ridges with unusual sculptured

character. Tip normally forms a pinched pocket with a "tail" that holds

water, providing a sip for thirsty butterflies and hummingbirds. Beautiful

accent for shade gardens and edges of water gardens. Root hardy to the

teens and possibly colder.

Narrowleaf White Rain Zephranthes candida bulb Fine 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.

White Rain lily Zephyranthes candida bulb Showy white flowers late summer and fall. Evergreen grass-like foliage. HH 10" white Sp-F N N Sun Moist

Forms beautiful clumps 10” tall. Light shade or full sun. Moist, well

drained soil. A wonderful naturalizing bulb! Beautiful in small clumps or in

big sweeps.

Pink Rainlily Zephyranthes bulb When it rains, it shines! Grassy foliage with lily blooms after rain. Large HH 10"-12" rose-pink Sp-F N N Sun or part Moist, well

grandiflora rose-pink blooms with yellow centers. Rainlilies are one of the finest shade drained

naturalizing bulbs for the South! Plant them in pockets throughout the

garden or create large, majestic sweeps.

Orchid Rain Lily Zephyranthes bulb Large, fluffy, white flowers; slightly drooping petals sometimes tinted rose HH 12 x 15" white - rose Su - F N N tolerates moist

'Labuffarosa' near edges. One of the few of this ilk that grow and flower well in edges shade

moderately deep-shade.

Orange Zexmenia, Hairy Zexmenia hispida perennial It is a good plant for butterfly gardens. It is generally left alone by deers. TS 2 - 3' yellow Sp - F Y N Full sun, Little to

Wedelia Little to moderate water. Yellow flowers spring to fall. 2-3'. afternoon Moderate

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