Semi-evergreen perennial
Showy lavender blooms are attractive to butterflies and bees. Fall bloomer. Can handle clay soils.
Low to Moderate
Begonia “Angel Glow”
Stunning spiraling coppery-red leaves and thick, shrub-like cane stems, rhizomatous growth. Pink flowers year-round. Works well as a houseplant, or Hardy to 32F.
Begonia “Angel Wing Torch”
Dark green leaves and thick, shrub-like cane stems, rhizomatous growth. Bright red flowers year-round. Works well as a houseplant.
Begonia “Angel Wing”
Large dark green leaves and thick, shrub-like cane stems, rhizomatous growth. Bright red flowers year-round. Works well as a houseplant
Begonia “Anna Christine”
Shiny dark leaves and thick, shrub-like cane stems, rhizomatous growth. Bright red flowers year-round. Works well as a houseplant or outdoor in a shady location.
Begonia “Freddie”
B. manicata x B. barkeri
Evergreen Perennial
Begonia “Grey Feather”
Large dark green leaves and thick, shrub-like cane stems, rhizomatous growth. Bright red flowers year-round. Works well as a houseplant or outdoor in a shady location.
Begonia “Irene Nuss”
Evergreen Perennial
Angel-winged Begonia with dark olive leaves and thick, erect cane stems, rhizomatous growth. Pink flowers. Works well as a houseplant
Begonia “Little Darling”
Miniature variegated green and burgundy leaves and thick, shrub-like cane stems, rhizomatous growth. White flowers. Works well as a houseplant, or Hardy to 32F.
Begonia burkillii
Rhizomatous begonia, prefers bright indirect light and low water. The dark splotchy leaves can handle higher humidity levels.
Begonia foliosa v. miniata
Evergreen Perennial
Pink/Red flowers throughout the spring and summer drape down from the branches. Indoor or outdoor in a protected location.
Begonia maculata
Upright cane begonia, prefers bright indirect light and low water. The spotted angelwing leaves can handle higher humidity levels.
Begonia maculata v. whightii
Large bat-wing leaves with white polka dots. Underside is a lovely red. Flowers white. May need support as it grows. Treat as houseplant.
Bletilla “Chinese Butterfly”
B. ochracea “Chinese Butterfly”
Evergreen Orchid
Bloom stalks grow tall over the foliage, to 30″. Creamy yellow flowers. Well drained soil, regular water during growing season.
Bletilla “Innocence”
B. striata “Innocence”
Evergreen Orchid
Clumps of large white flowers with lavender highlights atop the bloom stalks. Well drained soil, regular water during growing season.
Bletilla “Shi Ran”
B. striata “Shi Ran”
Evergreen Orchid
Clumps of large purple flowers atop the bloom stalks. Well drained soil, regular water during growing season.
Buddleia “Silver Anniversary”
Perennial Shrub
Small white and yellow flower clusters in early spring. Soft silver-grey leaves. Cut back hard in early spring to keep plant compact, or let grow shrubby to 5 feet tall and eventually taller.
Caladium “Brandywine”
Stunning vivid red arrow-shaped leaves. Small bulbs produce many leaves, can grow large. Sun-tolerant.
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.
Caladium “Postman Joyner”
C. bicolor “Postman Joyner”
Stunning vivid green and red arrow-shaped leaves. Small bulbs produce many leaves, can grow large. Sun-tolerant.
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.
Caladium “Seafoam Pink”
Stunning spotted multicolor arrow-shaped leaves. Small bulbs produce many leaves, can grow large. Sun-tolerant.
Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.
Calamagrostis “Cheju Do”
Calamagrostis x acutiflora “Cheju Do”
Variegated Reed Grass
Spectacular giant summer bloom stalks, lots of rich green, red and purple colors. Makes a good hedge or border accent, works well up against a building.
Calamagrostis “Karl Foerster”
Calamagrostis x acutiflora “Karl Foerster
Variegated Reed Grass
Spectacular giant summer bloom stalks, lots of rich green, red and purple colors. Makes a good hedge or border accent, works well up against a building.
Calamagrostis foliosa
Semi-Evergreen Reed Grass
Blue-green tuft-forrming clumps. Cream-colored flowers. California native that can be found in coastal forests. Can handle some clay soils, some sandy soils.
Calamagrostis nutkaensis
Semi-Evergreen Reed Grass
Swaying 2 feet above the grassy blades, purplish new flower spikes mature to a golden wheat color. Good for meadows, erosion control and coastal settings.
Calamagrostis x acutiflora “Overdam”
Calamagrostis x acutiflora “Overdam”
Variegated Reed Grass
Works well as a specimen or incorporated into a border; makes a good low screen or backdrop.
Calandrinia “Ruby Tuesday”
C. umbellata “Ruby Tuesday”
Semi-Succulent Perennial
Stunning clusters of vibrant pink flowers rise 18″ above a small grassy semi-succulent clump.
Cambria Orchid
Intergenic Hybrids, generally between Miltonia, Odontoglossum, Brassias or Oncidium
Grow indoor with bright indirect light. Orchid fertilizer regularly, but let them have a dormancy period after blooming. Water sparingly, weekly or so, and occasionally mist the leaves.
Caryota mitis
Palm Tree
Solitary or clustered, trunks with long arching fishtail pinnate leaves up top.
Chamaedorea radicalis
Evergreen Palm
Solitary, erect, to 12ft tall. Indoor as a houseplant or outside in a shady spot. Very cold hardy.
Chamaedorea seifrizii
Evergreen Palm
Bamboo-like palm tree; regular water, light fertilizing, bright indirect light.