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Ajuga
Chocolate Chip
Ajuga retans ‘Chocolate Chip’
Ajuga reptans, commonly called bugleweed, is a dense, rapidly spreading,
mat-forming ground cover which features shiny, dark green leaves. Whorls of
tiny, blue-violet flowers appear in mid to late spring on spikes rising above the
foliage to 10". Cultivars of this species feature leaves with more interesting
and varied foliage color. When in full flower, large clumps of bugleweed can
produce a striking display. Dense foliage will choke out weeds.
Mist Flower - Blue
Conoclinium coelestinum
An open shrub with slender branches that can reach six feet tall, fragrant mist flower
explodes in the fall with masses of blue, fuzzy, very fragrant flowers that act as a magnet
to hummingbirds, butterflies, and a plethora of other insects. The light green,
triangular-shaped leaves are 1 to 3 inches long and have wavy edges. It is more tolerant
of dry conditions than are most Eupatoriums, although it will tolerate poorly drained
areas as well. It grows in partly shaded to mostly sunny sites, but will bloom more
profusely with more sun. Fragrant mist flower makes a showy fall plant in the garden, or
can be used massed as an understory or edge plant in more naturalized sites. Heavy
shearing in the winter will promote a denser shape and more flowers the following year,
since the long-lasting blooms appear only on new wood.
Cat Whiskers
White
Orthosiphon stamineus
The Cat Whiskers is a very showy plant that grows 3-4ft tall with bluish-white
flowers that look like whiskers. The flowers of the Cat Whiskers are a lovely
and are great to use as cut flowers. White Cat Whiskers appear to be fragile,
but they are tough in a stressful environment. Cat Whiskers are a favorite
target for butterflies. Orthosiphon stamineus flowers bloom from the bottom
upward and will continue to bloom if cut and placed in a vase.
LA Iris - Purple
The Louisiana Irises are some of the
most wonderful native plants in
North America. Growing in and
near wetlands in Louisiana and
neighboring states, these amazing
irises have cross-hybridized
naturally over the years, so there
are now an infinite number of
colors and types. Their unique
blooms make this Iris a rare and
spectacular addition to the summer
garden.
Turks Cap - Pam’s Pink
1", sleepy, rose to coral-pink
flowers are borne from late
spring to fall on this vigorous
perennial. Tough, easy, and
great for Hummingbirds. This
shrub grows to 4’X4’ and is cold
tolerant. Will grow in full or
part sun or shade. Drought
tolerant.
This Turk's Cap has won the
prestigious Lynn Lowery Award
from the Native Plant Society of
Texas!
Lizard’s Tail
Saururus cernuus
Lizard's Tail gets its name from its flower stalk, which somewhat
resembles a lizard's tail. Many tiny white flowers make up a raceme.
A raceme is a group of flowers in a long narrow column. Lizard's Tail
racemes grow up to six inches long, and droop from a stalk which is
three inches long. Lizard's Tail leaves are heart-shaped, about five
inches long, and dark green. This plant can grow up to five feet tall,
but much of the plant will be underwater. Plant is smaller is a bed.
Barleria - White
Barleria cristata ‘White’
Grows into a shapely shrub with minimal pruning. The trumpet-shaped 2" long, white
flowers opening in terminal clusters in November and continue into mid-December.
This is an easy-to-grow shrub, about 4-6ft height, which can be used for a garden
hedge or tightly clipped into geometrical shapes. Barleria is easily propagated from
cuttings planted in fall directly in the ground. It requires some sun to flower profusely
and occasional pruning to promote bushy growth.
Bromeliad, Halleluja
Billbergia 'Halleluja'
Following a few simple steps can
keep you enjoying bromeliads, both
indoors and out, for several seasons.
• Provide bright light without direct
sun exposure
• Maintain optimal humidity
• Keep air flowing around the
plants
• Make sure the plants stay moist
but not soggy
• Provide adequate drainage
• Fertilize sparingly
Bromeliad
‘Matchstick’
Aechmea gamosepala
Bromeliads [Bro-MIL-ee-ads] are a family of over 2,000 tropical American plants
that includes Spanish Moss and the edible Pineapple. They're commonly called "air
plants" or "epiphytes" for their habit of growing up in the air on tree limbs and
crotches, or in rock crevices, free of any connection with the ground beneath. (A
few species grow on the ground, rooted in the soil.) Bromeliads are valued for the
many forms, textures and colors of their leaves and for their showy, long-lasting
flowers. As a bonus, they're among the easiest of indoor plants to grow and
maintain.
Butterfly
Weed - Native
White Butterfly Weed has white blooms and thrives in wet to average
soil. It is a native wildflower and easy to get established from seed. It
will tolerate rich or poor soil and is drought tolerant. Plants will flower
the second year and get thicker each year thereafter. The flower
clusters will bloom from June to October and then produce 4 inch seed
pods. The seed pods are great for flower arrangements or let them dry
on the plant and disperse the seeds. Monarchs will be searching for
this plant on their migration in the fall...get it started in your gardens!
Canna - Tropical
Canna indica var. 'Phaison'
Tropical, bright burgundy exotic
foliage, matures with stripes of
red, pink, yellow and green,
dramatic in garden beds or patio
containers
Bloom/Features: Lily shaped,
bright orange flowers summer to
fall
Dimensions: 4-6' H x 3' W
USDA Zones: USDA Zones 7-11
Exposure: Full sun
Soil: Deep, fertile soil
Water: Frequent
Uses: Container, houseplant,
water garden, landscape
Canna Pink Variegated
Light: full or partial sun
Soil: any soil, even poorly drained
except for soggy, heavy clay soil
which causes rhizomes to rot.
Growth Rate: moderate to fast
Hardiness: Zones 7 through 10, in
colder climates, treat as annuals or
dig up and protect rhizomes from
freezing. Replant in spring after
ground has warmed.
Cactus Zig Zag
Selenicereus anthonyanus
Fishbone cactus boasts many colorful
names. Ric Rac, Zigzag and Fishbone
orchid cactus are just a few of these
descriptive monikers. The names refer to
the alternate pattern of the leaves along
a central spine that resembles a fish
skeleton. This stunning plant is an
epiphytic specimen that can grow in low
soil situations where other organic
media are present. Growing fishbone
cactus is easy even for the so-called
“black thumb” gardener. Bring in a
fishbone cactus houseplant and enjoy
the crazy zigzag pattern of its succulent
foliage.
Coleus
Coleus has long been considered a shade plant but the best leaf color
is achieved with morning sun and some degree of afternoon shade.
Many varieties do well in both shade and part-sun. Some can take
quite a bit of sun as long as they are not allowed to dry out. Avoid
overly damp soils, which can cause leaf drop and encourage disease.
Plant coleus after danger of frost has passed when soil temperatures
have warmed sufficiently and evening temperatures are above 60
degrees F. Feed plants regularly with a water-soluble fertilizer,
especially if they are growing in containers. Take inside for winter.
Night Blooming Cereus
Peniocereus greggii - Cereus greggii
One of the strangest plants of the desert, the night blooming cereus,
is a member of the cactus family that resembles nothing more than a
dead bush most of the year. It is rarely seen in the wild because of its
inconspicuousness. But for one midsummer's night each year, its
exquisitely scented flower opens as night falls, then closes forever
with the first rays of the morning sun.
Crinum, Giant Spider Lily
Crinum asiaticum
This crinum lily makes an imposing
presence in the garden. Dark green
strap-like leaves may be more than 3
feet long by 4 inches wide. These are
held erect and arranged in a spiral
rosette to form impressive clumps up
to 5 feet in height by 7 feet in width.
Flowers are shaped like tubes that flair
open into a crown of narrow petals.
The flowers are white and are arranged
in clusters atop thick, succulent stems.
This crinum is native to tropical areas
of Asia. It is now a favorite landscape
plant in Florida, the gulf coast,
California and other warm climate
areas. Their drought resistance make
them useful in xeriscapes. Also does
well in containers.
Dutchman’s Pipe, White Vein
Aristolochia fimbriata
Dutchman's Pipe will also attract
a host of admirers when they spot
the exotic pipe-shaped blooms.
The curving flowers show off a
fringed face of rich purple-brown
with striking yellow band. This
definitely is an intriguing example
of nature's varied means of
attracting insect suitors. After
pollination, a row of ridged 11/2" seed pods form and hang like
small lanterns along the stems.
White Butterfly Ginger
Hedychium coronarium ‘White Butterfly’
The Butterfly Ginger is a
vigorous grower and needs to
be divided yearly at least.
Fertilize weekly with a
balanced fertilizer
The white flowers are
extremely fragrant and are
good as cut flowers. They come
in dense spikes, 6 to 12 inches
long (15-30 cm). Remove the
old stems after flowers are
spent to promote new growth
Little Volcano
Lespedeza
A graceful, deciduous
shrub that erupts with
bright rosy wine flowers
in the fall and normally a
surprise bloom in the
spring. Upright climbing
branches are covered
with small, dark green
leaves. One plant forms
a mound 5ft wide and
8ft tall. Plant in full sun.
Well drained soil.
Firespike Fuschia
Odontonema callistachyum
The showy spikes of rich fuchsiapink crown the tops of all the
branches, creating a long-lasting
flower display. The flowers open
in November and carry on until
May/June. The tubular blooms
are known for their ability to
attract butterflies and
hummingbirds. The spikes
measure 11 inches long and was
covered with tubular, intense
purple-pink blooms. The leaves,
average 10 inches long and 3
inches across.
Firespike Purple
Odontonema callistachyum
Firespike grows up to six feet
tall, it starts blooming in autumn
and the blooms may last through
winter in Zone 10. It will die back
in a hard freeze but should resprout in the spring in Zones 89. Although it’s rated for full sun
to partial shade, it may wilt
during the intense summer sun in
southern Florida. You may prefer
to trim it back in the summer to
keep it in check. Once
established, firespike is drought
tolerant and should attract many
winged visitors to your yard.
Mist Flower - Blue
Conoclinium coelestinum
An open shrub with slender branches that can reach six feet tall, fragrant mist flower
explodes in the fall with masses of blue, fuzzy, very fragrant flowers that act as a magnet
to hummingbirds, butterflies, and a plethora of other insects. The light green,
triangular-shaped leaves are 1 to 3 inches long and have wavy edges. It is more tolerant
of dry conditions than are most Eupatoriums, although it will tolerate poorly drained
areas as well. It grows in partly shaded to mostly sunny sites, but will bloom more
profusely with more sun. Fragrant mist flower makes a showy fall plant in the garden, or
can be used massed as an understory or edge plant in more naturalized sites. Heavy
shearing in the winter will promote a denser shape and more flowers the following year,
since the long-lasting blooms appear only on new wood.
Peggy Martin Rose
The "Peggy Martin Rose" was one of only two plants surviving 20 feet of
salt water over the garden of Mrs. Peggy Martin, Plaquemines Parish,
Louisiana, after the destruction of Hurricane Katrina in late August,
2005.
Since then, it has been introduced into commerce in the United States
and has become a symbol among gardeners and rose lovers of a
tenacious plant associated with a spirit of renewal and regrowth in the
aftermath of a devastating blow of Nature against those living and
gardening in the Gulf Coast area.
Root Beer Plant
Piper auritum
If you like to grow unusual and interesting plants, or if you just like to learn about
them, you may be reading this to learn about root beer plants). If you’re
wondering how is a root beer plant used, the answer is found below. A root beer
plant growing in the garden provides an interesting fragrance and has a multitude
of uses in the kitchen.
A root beer plant, also known as Hoja Santa, holy leaf or Mexican pepperleaf,
growing in the garden provides the aroma of root beer, and large, furry leaves in
which to wrap foods and give them a hint of root beer flavor. An evergreen shrub
or small tree in USDA zones 10 and 11, root beer plants are herbaceous perennials
in USDA zones 8 and 9.
Salvia - Lady in Pink
Salvia coccinea “Lady in Pink”’
“Lady in Pink”' is a terrific variation
of cultivar of Texas Sage, a
wildflower whose native range
includes the southern United States.
This showy beauty is a bit more
compact than the species, growing
about 12 to18 inches tall with deep
green foliage. Blooming from early
summer until frost, ‘producing
dozens of long, airy spikes packed
with pink flowers. A sure
hummingbird magnet, whether
planted in the garden or in patio
containers.
Salvia Lady in Red
Salvia coccinea ‘Lady in Red’
Vibrant spikes of red color will
cover Salvia coccinea 'Lady in
Red'. Open and airy, with
bright red, 6-8" spikes. Sow
seeds indoors 8 weeks before
last frost. All-America Winner.
A native to South America in
the tropics. Attracts
butterflies and hummingbirds
to its small trumpet like
flowers.
Salvia Lady in White
Salvia coccinea “Lady in White”
“Lady in White”' is a terrific variation of cultivar of Texas Sage, a
wildflower whose native range includes the southern United
States. This showy beauty is a bit more compact than the species,
growing about 12 to18 inches tall with deep green foliage.
Blooming from early summer until frost, ‘producing dozens of
long, airy spikes packed with white flowers. A sure hummingbird
magnet, whether planted in the garden or in patio containers.
Shrimp Plant Maroon
Justicia brandegeana
The Shrimp Plant (also referred to as the Mexican Shrimp Plant) grows in a
somewhat long-stemmed, spindly habit into a 3 or 4 foot tall and equally as wide
evergreen, perennial shrub. As the stems grow, they tend to produce so many
flowers and leaves that the stems will start to bow down to the ground.
Shrimp Plants enjoy full sun to partial shade; although, due to the intense Spring
and Summer sun in the Phoenix metro, shade is important. The plants will do well
with minimal watering, as long as the soil is covered with rocks help to retain the
moisture. Additionally, Shrimp Plants are cold hardy to roughly 35 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Shrimp Plant – Lemon Sorbet
Justicia “Lemon Sorbet”
A shrimp plant with a new
delicious color! It produces 4”6” shrimp-shaped spikes of
overlapping pastel lemonyellow bracts with white
tubular flowers on a 3’ mound
of soft, apple-green leaves. This
tough attractive plant is an
extremely long bloomer,
responds well to pruning, & is
root hardy in the Houston &
Gulf Coast area. It grows in sun
or light shade & a moist, well
drained soil. Hummingbirds!!!
White Shrimp Plant
Justicia betonica
A beautiful unusual shrimp plant, very
rare. Very floriferous plant producing in
abundance erect white bracts with a
green netting pattern, it’s flowers start
out white then turn to pink with age,
giving a beautiful contrast. A free
branching upright shrub, producing a
very attractive tropical inflorescence
throughout winther-spring of erect
heads of 6" white bracts with pink
flowers. Note the conspicuous bracts,
the strongly two-lipped corollas, and
the didynamous stamens. Height 4’to 5’
can be pruned to shape and size.
Prefers rich soil and good drainage. Very
tropical looking and extremely showy!
Sword Fern
Polystichum munitum
Sword Fern stays green through rain, snow, sleet, and dark of night. Also in sun,
shade, wet soil, dry places, and drought. Ubiquitous and easy to overlook,
Sword Fern is handsome, hardy, and practical. Leathery, dry, and dark green,
Sword Fern’s leaves are lined with saw-toothed leaflets. On the underside, see
the dots of spore cases that turn from green to orange-brown and release their
spores in late summer. Sword Fern is not a fussy plant, and it will transplant well
to sun or shade, stream bank or fence line—especially when given soil rich in
organic matter that mimics a forest floor. It’s drought tolerant once established;
give it a good start by watering during dry spells for the first two years.
Four O’Clock
Pink Blooms
The bushy plants make attractive hedge or border. Flower colors include white,
red, pink, yellow, and some two-toned blooms. Because the flowers are open
during the evening, we recommend you place them in areas where people will
see them in late afternoon to early evening hours.
Grow them in flower beds, borders, around patios and walking paths, or in
containers. This plant is easy to grow, blooms all summer, fragrant and grows
12–36“ tall in the full sun.
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