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1. ABUTILON 'CANDY CORN' (Malvaceae abutilon 'Candy Corn')
Size: 3' x 3' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Red caylx, yellow petals, summer-fall Foliage: Green, arching stems Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds
2. ABUTILON 'MAGIC LANTERN' (Abutilon sp. 'Magic Lantern')
Size: 3' x 3' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: bright orange lantern, summer-fall Foliage: Green, maple leaf shaped Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds
3. AFRICAN MILK BUSH (Synadenium compactum) Size: 12' x 12' Type: Succulent Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: 32° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Red Foliage: Fleshy, green, w/milky sap Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Sap extremely irritating
4. AGAVE (Agave sp.)
Size: 3' - 20' Type: Succulent Sun: Full sun Hardiness: 5° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Short, tubular on tall mast Foliage: Fleshy, thick rosette Water: Low/well-drained
Comments: End of leaf has sharp point
5. AGGIE COTTON ( Gossypium hirsutum 'Burgandy')
Size: 18" x 18" Type: Annual Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: NA Evergreen: No
Flower: Soft pink Foliage: Purple, heart-shaped leaves Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Showy heirloom, white cotton bolls if polinated
6. AJUGA - PURPLE LEAF ( Ajuga repens "Purple")
Size: 3" x 12" Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun - full shade Hardiness: 20° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Blue spikes late spring Foliage: Deep purple bronze, fast growing Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, colorful groundcover
7. ALOCASIA ( Alocasia sp.)
Size: 12-24" clump Type: Tropical Sun: Full sun-full shade Hardiness: Zone 10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Inconspicous on short stalk Foliage: Heart shaped to arrowhead Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: heavy feeder, TROPICAL/TENDER
8. ALOE - SPOTTED (Aloe greenii)
Size: 12-18" rosette Type: Succulent Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: 25° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Pale pink Jan- Mar Foliage: Bronze green leaves, mottled Water: Low
Comments: Medicinal uses, spines on foliage
9. ALTERNANTHERA 'PINK FIESTA' (Alternanthera dentate 'Pink Fiesta')
Size: 12-24" x 12-24" Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun- part shade Hardiness: 20 ° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: White, fall- winter Foliage: Pink and green leaves Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Strong accent plant with showy leaves
10. ALTERNANTHERA 'RUBY' (Alternanthera dentata 'Ruby')
Size: 12-30" x 12-36" Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Whitish small clusters Foliage: Burgandy leaves Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Grown for colorful foliage
11. ALTHEA - RED HEART WHITE (Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart ' )
Size: 8 -10' x 6-8' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun- part shade Hardiness: 30 -40° Evergreen: No
Flower: White w/red eye, summer- fall Foliage: Green Water: Medium
Comments: Known as Rose of Sharon, attracts butterflies, bees
12. AMARYLLIS - VARIOUS COLORS (Amaryllis sp.)
Size: 30" x 24" clump Type: Perennial/Lily Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9 -10 Evergreen: No
Flower: Red, white, pink, or combos 6-10" trumpets Foliage: Green, strap-like basal leaves, 1-2' stalks
Comments: Showy flowers, blooms four directions on each stalk Water: Average
13. AMARYLLIS- YELLOW BUTTERFLY (Hippeastrum evansiae)
Size: 18" x 12-18" Type: Perennial/Lily Sun: Full sun - part shade Hardiness: Zone 8B-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Pale lemon yellow w/green throat Foliage: Green, strap like Water: Average, well drained
Comments: Fairly rare
14. AMERICAN BEAUTYBERRY (Callicarpa americana)
Size: 6 -8' x 6 -8' Type: Shrub/Native Sun: Full sun - part shade Hardiness: Zone 6-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: Greenish white - summer Foliage: Green, long arching branches Water: Low
Comments: Purple, edible berries NATIVE
15. ANISCANTHUS 'FLAME' (Aniscanthus quadifidus 'Flame')
Size: 3-6' x 3-4' Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun -part shade Hardiness: 0° Evergreen: No
Flower: Red, tubular, summer-fall Foliage: Light green lanceolate leaves Water: Low
Comments: Deer resistant Attracts hummingbirds! NATIVE
16. ARISTEA 'BLUE STARS' (Aristea ecklonii 'Blue Stars')
Size: 15-18" clump Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun- part shade Hardiness: 20° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Azure blue spring-summer Foliage: Green, grass-like, upright leaves Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Flower lasts only one day, but dazzling blue
17. AZTEC LILY (Sprekelia formosissima)
Size: 12-24" clump Type: Perennial/Lily Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Red 5" orchid-like April-May Foliage: Green narrow strap leaves Water: Average-dry
Comments: Deer/pest resistant, do not overwater
18. BARLERIA - BLUE PHILLIPINE VIOLET (Barleria striata)
Size: 4-6' x 3-4 Type: Perennial Sun: Part shade Hardiness: Zone 9 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Violet/lavender, 2"trumpet shaped Oct-Nov Foliage: Green, fast growing, dense Water: Average
Comments: Showy in full bloom, good fall color, attracts hummingbirds, butterflies
19. BARLERIA - WHITE (Barleria cristata "White")
Size: 4-6' x 3-4' Type: Perennial Sun: Part shade Hardiness: Zone 9 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: White, 2" trumpet shaped Oct-Nov Foliage: Green, fast growing, dense Water: Average
Comments: Showy in full bloom, attracts hummingbirds, butterflies
20. BAMBOO-MULTIPLEX (Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr')
Size: 30' clumping Type: Tree Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: 15° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Inconspicuous Foliage: Green, culms gold w/random green stripes Water: Medium
Comments: Culm turn magenta color in full sun
21. BARBADOS CHERRY (Malpighia glabra)
Size: 7-9' x 9 Type: Shrub/Native Sun: Full sun - part shade Hardiness: 28° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Red/Salmon Summer-fall Foliage: Dark green, deeply lobed heart shaped Water: Med- low
Comments: Bright red, tart fruit, high in Vitamin C NATIVE
22. BAUHINIA - MEXICAN ORCHID TREE (Bauhinia mexicana)
Size: 8-12' x 6-8' Type: Tree Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: 20° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: White feathery blooms May-Nov Foliage: Green, large, lobed Water: Low
Comments: Attracts BUTTERFLIES, hummingbirds, drought tolerant, resistant to deer
23. BELLYACHE BUSH (Jatropha gossypiifolia var. elegans)
Size: 3-5' x 3' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Small dark red w/yellow center Foliage: Bronze green 3-5 lobed Water: Average
Comments: Grown for colorful foliage
24. BLACKHAW VIBURNUM (Viburnum prunifolium)
Size: 12-15' x 6-12' Type: Shrub/Native Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 3-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Showy white, flat-topped cymes Foliage: Dark green, glossy, finely toothed Water: Dry-medium
Comments: Good fall color, drought tolerant, blue-black edible berries, attracts birds NATIVE
25. BLUE BUTTERFLY BUSH (Clerodendrum ugandense )
Size: 6-8'x 6-8' Type: Shrub Sun: Part shade Hardiness: 20-25° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Showy two-toned blue/white spring-fall Foliage: Dark green, glossy Water: Medium
Comments: Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
26. BLUEBONNET (Lupinus texensis)
Size: 12-24" Type: Annual/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: Bright blue spikes Mar-May Foliage: Bright green leaves Water: Low
Comments: Texas state flower, fragrant, reseeds freely NATIVE
27. BLUE POTATO VINE (Solanum crispum)
Size: 20-25' Type: Vine Sun: Part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Blue spring-fall Foliage: Green, shrubby Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Fragrant
28. BONSAI (Various)
Size: Trimmed to pot Type: Houseplant Sun: Varies Hardiness: Varies Evergreen: Varies
Flower: Depends on species chosen Foliage: Trim branches and roots to contain size Water: Varies
Comments: Any plant using small container, constant trimming/training
29. BOUGAINVILLEA "HOT PINK" (Bougainvillea glabra "Hot Pink")
Size: 10-12' x 8' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: 32° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Insignificant, showy hot pink bracts Foliage: Slender, arching stems w/thorns Water: Medium
Comments: Heat/drought tolerant, thorny
30. BOUQUET HOYA (Hoya carnosa)
Size: 2-4' x 1-2' Type: Houseplant Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 10-12 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: White, fragrant, waxy petals Foliage: Dark green, glossy, fleshy Water: Medium
Comments: Good for trellis or hanging baskets TENDER
31. BRAZILIAN BLUE BUTTON BUSH (Centratherum intermedium)
Size: 18-24" x 3-4' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Blue/purple 1" spring-fall Foliage: Olive - light green leaves Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Attracts butterflies, bees
32. BRAZILIAN RED CLOAK (Megaskepasma erythrochlamys)
Size: 10-12' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: 25° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: 12-18" red bracts & white flowers Foliage: Large, glossy leaves Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Attracts butterflies, SUPER SHOWY
33. BRAZILIAN SNAPDRAGON (Otacanthus azureus)
Size: 24" x 12" Type: Tropical Sun: Full sun-partial shade Hardiness: Zone 10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Bright blue snapdragon-like Foliage: Bright green, sticky leaves Water: Medium/well-drained
Comments: Aromatic minty fragrance TROPICAL/TENDER treat like an annual
34. BROMELIAD 'MATCHSTICK' (Aechmea gamosepala 'Matchstick')
Size: 6-12" rosette Type: Succulent Sun: Light shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Iridescent pink/blue winter Foliage: Green, fleshy rosette, stiff, upright Water: Average
Comments: Striking blooms, very showy, drought tolerant, must be well-drained
35. BROMELIAD 'RED FORM' (Aechmea recurvata 'Red Form')
Size: 6-12"rosette Type: Succulent Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Red clusters of berry-like flowers Foliage: Burgandy-red, long, curving, spiny Water: Average
Comments: Coloration best in full sun, must be well-drained
36. BROWN-EYED SUSAN (Rudebeckia triloba)
Size: 2-3' x 1-1.5' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 4-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Yellow rays, brown center Jul-Oct Foliage: Green Water: Medium/moist , well-drained
Comments: Attracts butterflies, tolerates drought, deer
37. BUDDLEIA 'BLACK KNIGHT' (Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight)
Size: 6-8' x 3-5 Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 5-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Dark purple Jun-Sept Foliage: Green Water: Medium/well-drained
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, fragrant VERY SHOWY
38. BUDDLEIA 'BLUE CHIP' (Buddleia davidii 'Blue Chip')
Size: 2' x 2' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 5-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Lavender-blue, fragrant summer-fall Foliage: Green Water: Medium/well-drained
Comments: Attracts butterflies! Heat, drought tolerant, dwarf variety
39. BUDDLEIA 'DUBONNET' (Buddleia davidii 'Dubonnet')
Size: 8-10'' x 10-15' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 6-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Lavender/purple, fragrant summer-fall Foliage: Green Water: Medium/well-drained
Comments: Attracts butterflies! Heat, drought tolerant, deer resistant "Summer Lilac"
40. BULBINE - ORANGE (Bulbine fruiticosa "Orange")
Size: 12" clumps Type: Succulent Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: 25° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Orange/yellow star-shaped 11mo/yr Foliage: Green, narrow, aloe vera-type Water: Medium
Comments: Drought tolerant, low maintenance, must be well-drained
41. BULBINE - YELLOW 'SHORTY' (Bulbine flavescens 'Shorty')
Size: 12" x 8" Type: Succulent Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: 12" spikes canary yellow 11mo/yr Foliage: Bluish green, aloe-like Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Drought tolerant, low maintenance, new compact variety
42. BUTTERFLY WEED - RED (Asclepias curassivica 'Red')
Size: 3' x 2' Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 3-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Red Jun-Aug Foliage: Green Water: Dry-medium/well-drained
Comments: Attracts butterflies, no milky sap NATIVE
43. BUTTERFLY WEED - WHITE (Asclepias physocarpa)
Size: 4-6' x 3-4' Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 6-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Small w/white hood Foliage: Light green/green, hairy capsule sphere Water: Medium
Comments: Host to monarch butterlies, must be well-drained NATIVE
44. CACTUS ROSE (Pereskia bleo)
Size: 24-36" Type: Succulent Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Red, apricot, coral, orange rose-shape Foliage: Leafy w/long spines Water: Medium
Comments: Drought tolerant, must be well-drained
45. CANDLESTICK PLANT (Senna alata)
Size: 25' x30' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: 20° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Bright yellow, upright, candle-shaped Foliage: Dull green, rough 2.5' long pinnate Water: Average
Comments: Showy flowers, medicinal uses
46. CANNA - VARIEGATED (Canna x generalis)
Size: 2-5' clumps Type: Water Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Varies orange- yellow-pink-red Foliage: Multicolored, large, upright, banana-shaped Water: Wet
Comments: Better foliage color in full sun, can be grown in moist soil, do not let dry out
47. CAPE HONEYSUCKLE - RED (Tecoma capensis)
Size: 15-25' x 6' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun -part shade Hardiness: 28° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Red/orange trumpet Foliage: Dark green, glossy, serrated Water: Average/well-drained
Comments:Attracts hummingbirds, heat/drought tolerant
48. CAROLINA WILD PETUNIA (Ruellia caroliniensis)
Size: 6-18" x 12-24" Type: Perennial/ Native Sun: Part sun Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Violet trumpet-shaped Jun-Aug Foliage: Green Water: Medium/well-drained
Comments: Attracts butterflies, drought tolerant, freely reseeds NATIVE
49. CAT MINT 'WHITE CLOUD' (Calamintha nepeta 'White Cloud')
Size: 18-24" x 15-18" Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 5-8 Evergreen: No
Flower: White June-frost Foliage: Aromatic, glossy green leaves Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Attracts butterflies, drought tolerant
50. CAT WHISKERS - PURPLE (Orthosiphon racemiflora)
Size: 3-4' x 3' Type: Perennial Sun: Part shade Hardiness: 25° Evergreen: No
Flower: Purple, whiskery spring-fall Foliage: Green, shrubby Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, showy
51. CAT WHISKERS - WHITE (Orthosiphon racemiflora alba)
Size: 3-4' x 3' Type: Perennial Sun: Part shade Hardiness: 25° Evergreen: No
Flower: White, whiskery spring-fall Foliage: Green, shrubby Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, showy
52. CEREUS- NIGHT BLOOMING (Epiphyllum oxypetalum)
Size: 8-10' Type: Succulent Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 10-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: 8-12" White fragrant, night blooming Foliage: Stems flat, wavy, green Water: Average
Comments: Considered protected species, must be well-drained TENDER
53. CHENILLE PLANT, FIRETAIL (Acalypha pendula)
Size: 6" x 24" Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: 5-7" long, fuzzy, red cattails Foliage: Small, fuzzy, green leaves Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Trailing, good hanging baskets
54. CHILE PENQUIN (Capsicum annuum var. aviculara)
Size: 18-48" Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Part-full shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Tiny white, round, small fruit, green-red EXTREMELY HOT!! Foliage: Green leaves Water: Average
Comments: Attracts butterflies, birds, drought tolerant NATIVE
55. CHINESE BEAUTYBERRY (Callicarpia dichotoma)
Size: 3' x 4' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness:Zone 5-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Small pink/lavender Foliage: Small green leaves, arching branches Water: Low-moist
Comments: Showy lavender berries Attracts BIRDS!!!
56. CLERODENDRUM - RED WINE BLEED HEART (Clerodendrum x speciosum)
Size: 12-15' Type: Vine Sun: Part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Rosy red bracts, bright red flowers Foliage: Green, twining Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Showy flowers, attracts butterflies
57. COCONUT HANGERS (Various)
Size: Less than 12" Type: Houseplant/Patio Sun: Full sun-full shade Hardiness: NA Evergreen: No
Flower: Various Foliage: Various Water: Average/dunk in bucket of water once/wk
Comments: Very unique, eye-catchingn planter specimen
58. CONFEDERATE ROSE (Hibiscus mutabilis)
Size: 12-15' x 10' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun- part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: Double, turns white to pink 4-6" Foliage: Bright green, deeply lobed Water: Average
Comments: Once common throughout South, Showy
59. CORAL BEAN (Erythrina bidwillii)
Size: 15-20' x 20-25' Type: Shrub/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: 25° Evergreen: Semi
Flower: Red, pea-shaped petals Foliage: Green leaves, thorns Water: Low
Comments: Drought tolerant, attracts hummingbirds NATIVE
60. CORKSCREW WILLOW TREE (Salix matsudana)
Size: 20-30' x'10-15' Type: Tree Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 5-8 Evergreen: No
Flower: Small, pale yellow Apr-May Foliage: Bright green, twisted, contorted branch
Comments: Winter interest
61. CREPE MYRTLE - DYNAMITE (Lagerstroemia indica 'Dynamite')
Size: 5-20' x 5-18' Type: Tree Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 6-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Fire red Jul-Sep Foliage: Bronze green Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Showy flowers, fall color DO NOT TOP OFF
62. CREPE MYRTLE - FANTASY WHITE (Lagerstroemia indica 'Fantasy White')
Size: 30-40' Type: Tree Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 6-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: White, upright panicles Foliage: Cinnamon-red trunk, peels yearly Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Mildew resistant, one of largest DO NOT TOP OFF
63. CREPE MYRTLE - HOT PINK (Lagerstroemia indica "Hot Pink")
Size: 15-20' x 10-12' Type: Tree Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 7-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Hot pink Foliage: Green leaves Water: Average
Comments: Bees, butterflies DO NOT TOP OFF
64. CREPE MYRTLE - MUSKOGEE (Lagerstroemia indica 'Muskogee')
Size: 15-25' x 15' Type: Tree Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 6-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Light lavender Foliage: Green leave, good fall color Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Drought tolerant, mildew resistant, one of longest flowering crepes DO NOT TOP OFF
65. CREPE MYRTLE - NATCHEZ (Lagerstroemia indica 'Natchez')
Size: 30' x 15' Type: Tree Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 6-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Bright white, drooping Foliage: Green leaves, arching branches Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Cinnamon-red bark, peels to gray DO NOT TOP OFF
66. CREPE MYRTLE - PURPLE (Lagerstroemia indica "Purple")
Size: 12-15' Type: Tree Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 6-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Deep purple Foliage: Green leaves Water: Average/well drained
Comments: Drought tolerant, attracts bees, butterflies DO NOT TOP OFF
67. CRINUM - PURPLE/RED (Crinum asiaticum var. procerum)
Size: 4' x 6' Type: Perennial/Lily Sun: Full sun- full shade Hardiness: 20-25° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Rose/mauve, fragrant, huge clusters Foliage: Purple/red leaves, upright, rigid Water: Moist
Comments: Needs constant moisture SHOWY!!
68. CRINUM - STARS & STRIPES (Crinum x digweedii 'Stars & Stripes')
Size: 20" clump Type: Perennial/Lily Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 7-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: White w/red stripe down center Foliage: Green, strap-like Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Multiplies slowly
69. CROWN OF THORNS - PINK (Euphorbia milii "Pink")
Size: 4' x 3' Type: Succulent Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Pink clusters 4-6" Foliage: Green, flat, fleshy, very thorny Water: Low/well-drained
Comments: Heat loving, good xeriscape
70. CROWN OF THORNS - RED PINWHEEL (Eurphorbia milii 'Red Pinwheel')
Size: 4' x3' Type: Succulent Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Tiny red, in clusters Foliage: Small green, flat, fleshy, very thorny Water: Low/well-drained
Comments: Heat loving, good xeriscape
71. CUBAN OREGANO (Plectranthus amboinicus 'Variegatus')
Size: 6-18" x 12-18" Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Violet/lavender Foliage: Velvety, white/green variegation Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Aromatic, grown for foliage, can use in cooking
72. CUPHEA -BATFACE (Cuphea llavea ‘Batface’)
Size: 12-24" x 24-36" Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Red tubular, purple face w/red ears Foliage: Small, green leaves Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Drought tolerant, showy, attracts hummingbirds
73. DAISY 'COPPER CANYON' - COMPACT (Tagetes lemonnii 'compacta')
Size: 3' x 3' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 7-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Bright yellow, daisy-like Foliage: Aromatic, fine-textured, medium green Water: Average
Comments: DO NOT OVERWATER! Needs good drainage
74. DATURA - DOUBLE PURPLE (Datura metel)
Size: 3-5' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: Double, upright purple/white Foliage: Green, coarse Water: Average
Comments: ALL PARTS ARE POISONOUS!!!
75. DAYLILIES - VARIOUS (Hermerocallis sp.)
Size: 6"-3' clumps Type: Perennial/Lily Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 3-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Various-yellow/red Foliage: Green, spear-like Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Some are fragrant, attracts butterflies, adaptive
76. DURANTA - PURPLE (Duranta erecta)
Size: 15-25' x 8-12' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: 20-25° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Purple Foliage: Green/white variegated Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Attracts butterflies, bees , likes heat/sun
77. DURANTA - VARIEGATED (Duranta erecta 'Variegata')
Size: 15-25' x 8-12' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: 20-25° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Blue Foliage: Green/white variegated Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Attracts butterflies, bees , likes heat/sun
78. DURANTA - WHITE (Duranta erecta 'Alba')
Size: 8-10'x 10-15' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 8b-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Pure white drooping, slightly fragrant Foliage: Shiny green, yellow berries Water: Average
Comments: Hardiest of durantas, attracts butterflies
79. EUPHORBIA - DIAMOND FROST (Euphorbia 'Diamond Frost')
Size: 1-3' x 1-3' Type: Annual Sun: Part shade Hardiness: NA Evergreen: Not
Flower: Small,white, suspended above foliage Foliage: Bright green, delicate Water: Average
Comments: Drought tolerant, good filler
80. EUPHORBIA - HAMATA (Euphorbia hamata)
Size: 18-24" x 18-24" Type:Succulent Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Red Foliage: Green, leafless, horned fleshy stems Water: Low/well-drained
Comments: Drought tolerant, unique, eye-catching foliage
81. EVERGREEN WISTERIA (Milletia reticulata)
Size: 15' x 3-6' Type: Vine Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 7-9 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Purple, wisteria like, pea shaped Foliage: Green, shiny, twining Water: Average
Comments: RARE! Needs sturdy support, Fragrant
82. FARFUGIUM - CRISPATUM (Farfugium crispatum japonicum)
Size: 18-24" x 20-26" Type: Perennial Sun: Part-full shade Hardiness: Zone 7-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Yellow on tall stalk Foliage: Large, leathery, grey/green, wavy edge Water: Moist
Comments: Showy, textural interest
83. FARFUGIUM - GIANT (Farfugium tussilaginea 'Giant')
Size: 3-4' x 3 Type: Perennial Sun: Part-full shade Hardiness: 0-10° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Bright yellow on tall stalk Foliage: HUGE, round, leathery green, up to 18" across Water: Moist
Comments: Tropical look, very dramatic, also known as "Tractor Seat"
84. FICUS ALII (Ficus alii)
Size: 8-10' Type: Houseplant Sun: Bright, indirect Hardiness: NA Evergreen: No
Flower: Yellow/green Foliage: Long, narrow, glossy green leaves Water: Moderate/well-drained
Comments: Easy care, likes to be pot-bound TENDER
85. FIRECRACKER PLANT - ST. ELMOS FIRE (Russelia equisetiformis 'St. Elmo's Fire)
Size: 2-4' x 3-5' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun -part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Almost continuous bright red, tubular Foliage: Leafless, arching stems Water: Average/well-drain
Comments: Showy, attracts hummingbirds, more upright variety
86. FIREMAN'S CAP (Erythrina crista-galli)
Size: 10-30' x 6' Type: Shrub/tree Sun: Full sun Hardiness: 25° Evergreen: No
Flower: Scarlet red, pea-shaped, long clusters Foliage: Green leaves, sharp, hooked thorns Water: Low
Comments: Showy blooms, drought tolerant
87. FIRESPIKE - FUSHCIA /PINK (Odontenema strictum '"Fuschia")
Size: 6' x 3' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: 12" spikes, fuschia, tubular Foliage: Large, glossy, dark green Water: Average
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds
88. FIRESPIKE - PURPLE (Odontenema callistachyum)
Size: 6' x 3' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: 12" spikes, bright purple, tubular Foliage: Large, glossy, dark green Water: Average
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds
89. FIRESPIKE - RED (Odontonema strictum)
Size: 4-6' x 24-40" Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Red, tubular Foliage: Large, glossy dark green leaves Water: Average
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds
90. FLAX LILY - VARIEGATED (Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata')
Size: 1-2' Type: Perennial/Lily Sun: Part - full shade Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Violet/blue, blue berries Foliage: Green w/bold yellow stripes Water: Moist
Comments: Grown for foliage
91. GARDENIA (Gardenia jasminoides)
Size: 5-6' x 5-6' Type: Shrub Sun: Part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: White, fragrant Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Showy flowers
92. GIANT DUTCHMAN'S PIPE (Artistolochia gigantea)
Size: 8-10' Type: Vine Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: 27° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: HUGE, 8" ivory/mottled maroon Foliage: Heart-shaped, vigorous climber Water: Average
Comments: Fruits are sausage-shaped capsules SPECTACULAR FLOWERS!!
93. GINGER - COSTUS (Costus scaber)
Size: 4-6' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Orange "cone" w/orange tubular flowers Foliage: Green, spiral growth Water: Average
Comments: Edible flowers, attracts butterflies, bees
94. GINGER - PINEAPPLE (Tapeinocilus ananassae)
Size: 5 - 6' tall Type: Perennial Sun: Shade Hardiness: Zone 10-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Bright red, stiff, waxy Foliage: Large, dark green leaves Water: Moist
Comments: Iffy overwinter in south TX TENDER
95. GINGER - SPIRAL (Costus speciosus)
Size: 6 - 10' tall Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: White (crepe paper like) red cone Foliage: Large, green leaves Water: Average
Comments: Flowers fade to deep red cone
96. GINGER - WHITE BUTTERFLY (Hedychium coronarium 'White Butterfly')
Size : 2-6' tall Type: Perennial Sun: Light sun Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: White, butterfly shaped, 6-12" Foliage: Long, narrow green leaves Water: Average
Comments: Bloom EXTREMELY fragrant
97. GOLDEN SHOWERS - THRYALLIS (Galphimia glauca)
Size: 6' x 6' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Bright yellow summer-fall Foliage: Light green, oblong leaves Water: Average
Comments: Drought tolerant
98. GOLDEN WONDER SENNA (Cassia splendida)
Size: 12-15' x 12-15' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Large golden/yellow Oct- Dec Foliage: Dark green Water: Average
Comments: Winter color
99. GOMPHRENA - RED (Gomphrena haageana)
Size: 1-3' x 6-12" Type: Annual/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Red pompoms spring-fall Foliage: Silver grey-blue green Water: Average
Comments: Heat tolerant, attracts butterflies NATIVE
100. HAMELIA - COMPACT (Hamelia patens 'Compacta')
Size: 3-4' x 3-4' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Orange, red, yellow spring-fall Foliage: Green leaves Water: Average
Comments: Attracts HUMMINGBIRDS! Butterflies
101. HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS BUSH (Metrosideros collina)
Size: 6' x 6' Type: Shrub Sun: Partial shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Orange bottlebrush fall Foliage: Fuzzy silver leaves Water: Average
Comments: Tolerates salty wind, light frost
102. HAWORTHIA (Haworthia fasciata)
Size: 6-8" rosette Type: Succulent/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: White Foliage: Green and white stripe, fleshy Water: Low
Comments: Grown for foliage NATIVE
103. HIBISCUS - DOUBLE PINK (Hibiscus "Double Pink")
Size: 3-4' tall Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Full double pink Foliage: Dark green Water: Average
Comments: Attracts butterflies, bees, birds
104. HIBISCUS - DREAMSICLE (Hibiscus 'Dreamsicle')
Size: 6-10' x 3-4' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Orange w/ pink throat, long stamen Foliage: Dark green Water: Average
Comments: Attracts butterflies, bees, birds
105. HIBISCUS - LADY BALTIMORE (Hibiscus sp. 'Lady Baltimore')
Size: 3-4' x 1-2' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 5-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Pink w/red eye Jul-Aug Foliage: Dark green Water: Moist
Comments: Attracts butterflies, bees, birds
106. HIBISCUS - LONE STAR WHITE (Hibiscus coccineus alba 'Lone Star')
Size: 6-8' x 5' Type: Shrub/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 6-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: 6" White pinwheel Foliage: Green Water: Moist, drought tolerant once established
Comments: Cold hardy to 0° NATIVE
107. HIBISCUS - MAPLE LEAF (Hibiscus acetosella)
Size: 4-8' x 4-6' Type: Shrub Sun: Partial shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Burgandy, velvety Foliage: Green, deeply lobed Water: Moist/well drained
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds
108. HIBISCUS - MAPLE SUGAR (Hibiscus acetosella 'Maple Sugar')
Size: 4-5' Type: Shrub Sun: Partial shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Dark, velvety red Foliage: Burgandy, maple-shaped Water: Average
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, drought tolerant
109. HIBISCUS - ORANGE (Hibiscus sp. "Orange")
Size: 3-4' tall Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Orange Foliage: Dark green Water: Average
Comments: Attracts butterflies, bees, birds
110. HIBISCUS - PINK & WHITE (Hibiscus sp. "Pink and White")
Size: 4-10' tall Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: 5-9B Evergreen: No
Flower: Pink and white Foliage: Dark green Water: Average
Comments: Attracts butterflies, bees, birds
111. HIBISCUS - TEXAS STAR - RED (Hibiscus coccineus )
Size: 6-8' tall Type: Shrub/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 6-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: Red, 5 petal Foliage: Reddish tinge palmate leaves Water: Moist
Comments: Also called Swamp Hibiscus NATIVE
112. HIBISCUS - YELLOW TREE (Hibiscus hamabo)
Size: 10-12' x 10-12' Type: Tree Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: 3-4" bright yellow w/maroon center Foliage: green/silver backing, rounded
Comments: Yellow-Red-Orange fall color
113. HOLLY FERN (Cyrtomium falcatum)
Size: 2' x 3' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun- full shade Hardiness: Zone 6-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: None---spores Foliage: Glossy, leathery, green, arching fronds Water: Moist
Comments: Attractive border or container
114. HUMMINGBIRD PLANT (Dicliptera suberetea)
Size: 2' x 2' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun- part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Showy, orange, tubular Foliage: Velvety silver-grey Water: Average
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees
115. INDIGOFERA - PINK (Indigofera kirilowii "Pink")
Size: 2-3 x 2-3 Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 5-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Showy pink , June-July Foliage: Bright green Water: Average
Comments: Attracts butterflies, bee, birds, can use as spreading groundcover
116. INLAND SEA OATS (Chasmanthium litifolium)
Size: 2-5' Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 3-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: Green, showy ivory seedheads Foliage: Blue-green, turns yellow-gold in fall Water: Average
Comments: Tolerates salt air, spreads quickly NATIVE
117. IOCHROMA ORANGE (Iochroma fuchsiodies)
Size: 4-6' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 7-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: 1" orange/red tubular, spring-fall Foliage: Slightly glossy green Water: Moist
Comments: Attracts HUMMINGBIRDS! Butterflies
118. IOCHROMA - PURPLE (Iochroma cyaneum)
Size: 4-6' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 7-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: 1" purple tubular, spring-fall Foliage: Large, velvety leaves Water: Moist
Comments: Attracts HUMMINGBIRDS! Butterflies
119. IRIS - LOUISIANA BLUE (Iris sp. [Louisiana] "Blue")
Size: 2-3' clumps Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Blue Foliage: Green, upright, sword-like Water: Average
Comments: Tolerates winter wet and heavy soil NATIVE
120. JASMINE - MAID OF ORLEANS (Jasminium sambac 'Maid of Orleans')
Size: 8-10' Type: Vine/Tender Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: 40° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: White, fragrant,everblooming Foliage: Shiny, glossy green Water: Average
Comments: Good indoor container, attracts butterflies, bees TENDER
121. JASMINE - NIGHT BLOOMING (Cestrum nocturnum)
Size: 8-10' x 4' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Little greenish-white tubular white berry Foliage: Dark, glossy, green leaves Water: Average
Comments: Very fragrant in evening
122. JATROPHA - PINK DWARF (Jatropha intergerrima compact)
Size: 4-6' x 4' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Bright, dark coral, star-shaped Foliage: Dark green, glossy, lobed Water: Moist
Comments:Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees
123. JERUSALEUM CHERRY - DWARF (Solanum pseudocapsicum 'Variegatum')
Size: 18-24" x 12" Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: White spring-summer Foliage: Blue-green, light yellow, cream Water: Average
Comments: Red berries NOT edible
124. KALANCHOE (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana)
Size: 18" x 18" Type: Succulent Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 10-11 Evergreen: Yes, if no freeze
Flower: Scarlet, pink, salmon, yellow Foliage: Fleshy, dark green, scalloped edge Water: Low - Average
Comments: Drought tolerant TENDER
125. KALANCHOE 'DONKEY EARS' (Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri)
Size: 1-2' x 1-2' Type: Succulent Sun: Full sun Hardiness: 30-32° Evergreen: Yes, if no freeze
Flower: Salmon on tall stalk, winter Foliage: Grey-green, splotched, fuzzy Water: Low
Comments: Small plantlets develop along leaf edge TENDER
126. KALANCHOE - FLAPJACKS (Kalanchoe thyrsiflora)
Size: 2' Type: Succulent Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 10-12 Evergreen: Yes, if no freeze
Flower: Small yellow Foliage: Large, round, flat, fleshy leaves Water: Low
Comments: Drought tolerant, interesting container specimen TENDER
127. LANTANA - FRUITY PEBBLES (Lantana camara 'Fruity Pebbles')
Size: 24-36" x 36" Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Red, red-orange clusters Foliage: Dark green leaves Water: Average
Comments: Drought tolerant, skin irritant
128. LANTANA - IMPERIAL PURPLE TRAILING (Lantana montevidensis 'Imperial Purple')
Size: 18-24" x 5' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Small lilac flowers in clusters Foliage: Dark green, rough, hairy texture Water: Average
Comments: Drought/heat tolerant, fast growing, low maintenance groundcover
129. LANTANA- WHITE TRAILING (Lantana montevidensis alba)
Size: 2' x 10' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: 10-15° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: White, lightly fragrant, year round Foliage: Slightly hairy, strongly scented, small Water: Low
Comments: Drought tolerant, good seaside
130. LEADWORT (HARDY PLUMBAGO) (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides)
Size: 8-12" x 18-24" Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun - part shade Hardiness: Zone 5-9 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Deep blue Foliage: Dark green Water: Average
Comments: Groundcover
131. LEMONGRASS (Cymbopogon citratus)
Size: 2-6 ' x 2-3' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: None Foliage: Long, slender green, grass-like Water: Average
Comments: Fragrant, used in cooking
132. LILY OF THE NILE (Agapanthus africanus)
Size: 24" x 36" Type: Perennial/Lily Sun: Full sun -part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Blue violet clusters on tall stalks Foliage: Green, narrow, strap-shaped leaves Water: Average
Comments: Showy flowers, attracts butterflies
133. LILY OF THE NILE - PETER PAN (Agapanthus africanus 'Peter Pan')
Size: 8-12" x 8-12" Type: Perennial/Lily Sun: Full - part Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Blue cluster on tall stalk Foliage: Green narrow, strap-shaped leaves Water: Average
Comments: Tidy edging, attracts butterflies
134. LION'S EAR (Leonotis nepetifolia)
Size: 8' tall Type: Annual Sun: Full sun -part shade Hardiness: NA Evergreen: No
Flower: Orange, tubular, 1" long, spiny clusters Foliage: Triangular, green, smooth Water: Average
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies
135. LIRIOPE (Liriope muscari)
Size: 12-20" x 18" Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 6-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Lavender Foliage: Long, slender, strap-like green leaves Water: Average
Comments: Drought and deer resistant
136. LITTLE VOLCANO LESPEDEZA (Lespedeza liukiuensis 'Little Volcano')
Size: 5' x 8' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 6-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Bright red purple fall Foliage: Dark green leaves arching branches Water: Average
Comments: Surprise bloom in spring normally
137. LIZARD TAIL (Saururus cernuus)
Size: 12" Type: Water/Native Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 3-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Showy, white, fragrant Foliage: Green, fragrant leaves Water: Moist
Comments: Water garden, will naturalize NATIVE
138. LOQUAT TREE (Eriobotrya japonica)
Size: 20 -30' x 8-10' Type: Tree Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 7-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: White, fragrant Foliage: Long, textured leaves, fuzzy Water: Average
Comments: Edible fruit/nuts, easy to grow
139. MANFREDA (Manfreda sp.)
Size: 12" rosette Type: Succulent/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 10-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: 2" green, fragrant Foliage: Fleshy, sword shaped leaves Water: Low
Comments: Drought tolerant NATIVE
140. MEXICAN BUCKEYE (Ungnadia speciosa endl.)
Size: 8-12' Type: Tree/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 7-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Showy pink, fragrant, Mar-Jun Foliage: Dark green, glossy leaves Water: Low
Comments: Attracts bees, deer resistant, drought tolerant NATIVE
141. MEXICAN BUTTERFLY VINE (Mascagnia macroptera)
Size: 15-20' Type: Vine Sun: Full sun - full shade Hardiness: 20-25° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Yellow, showy spring-fall Foliage: Dark green Water: Average
Comments: Fruit resembles green butterfly
142. MEXICAN BUTTERFLY WEED (Asclepias curassavica)
Size: 2-3' x 2' Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Red-orange w/yellow hood, showy Foliage: Short, slender, green leaves Water: Average
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies NATIVE
143. MEXICAN CONE FLOWER (Ratibida columnifera)
Size: 24-36" x 12-18" Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 4-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: maroon/yellow drooping rays Foliage: Green, deeply cut Water: Average-dry
Comments: Attracts butterflies, bees, drought tolerant NATIVE
144. MEXICAN HONEYSUCKLE (Justicia spicigera)
Size: 3-4' x 3-6' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: 25° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Bright orange tubular spring-fall Foliage: Green, ovate leaves Water: Average
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, birds
145. MEXICAN OREGANO (Poliomintha longiflora)
Size: 2-4' x 3' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 7-9 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Violet/lavender tubular summer-fall Foliage: Small, blue-green, smooth textured Water: Low
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees
146. MICKEY MOUSE BUSH a.k.a.Vietnamese Good Luck Tree (Ochna serrulata)
Size: 4-8' x 3-4' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Yellow, fragrant summer-fall Foliage: Glossy green, wavy margins Water: Low
Comments: Attracts butterflies, bees, drought tolerant, slow growing, black berries w/ red sepals
147. MICKEY MOUSE TARO - VARIEGATED (Xanthosoma atrovirens 'Albomarginata')
Size: 3-5' clumps Type: Perennial Sun: Full shade Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: White Foliage: Large blotches of white on blue/green leaves Water: Average
Comments: Leaves contorted -- Mickey Mouse ears
148. MIST FLOWER - BLUE ( Eupatorium greggii)
Size: 24-36" x 36" Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun-partial shade Hardiness: Zone 7-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: Lavender to light blue summer-frost Foliage: Cut leaf, light green Water: Low
Comments: Butterfly MAGNET!! NATIVE
149. MISTLETOE FIG (Ficus triangularis)
Size: 8' x 4' Type: Houseplant Sun: Bright indoor Hardiness: 55° Evergreen: NA
Flower: insignificant Foliage: Dark green, fleshy, triangular Water: Average
Comments: Pea-size fruit in summer TENDER
150. MORNING GLORY TREE (Ipomoea carnea)
Size: 8-12' x 2-3' Type: Tree Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: Pink, lavender to white blooms year round Foliage: Light green, heart-shaped Water: Low
Comments: Drought tolerant, attracts bees, butterflies
151. MOSES IN A BOAT - VARIEGATED (Rhoeo spathacea vittata)
Size: 6-12" rosette Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-full shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Small white, purple , boat shaped bracts Foliage: Red/yellow striped, purple underside, sword
Comments: Colorful ground cover Water: Low
152. MYSTIQUE LILY Hippeastrelia x hippeastrelia 'Mystique')
Size: 1-2' x 1' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 7-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Red spring Foliage: Dark green, strappy Water: Medium/well-drained
Comments: Vigorous and hardy, prefers some afternoon shade
153. NATAL PLUM - DWARF (Carrisa macrocarpa 'Nana')
Size: 3' x 3' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: White, star-shaped, fragrant Foliage: Dark green, thick, leathery leaves Water: Low
Comments: Thornless, salt/drought tolerant
154. OBEDIENT PLANT (Physostegia virginiana)
Size: 2-4' x 2-3' Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 3-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Pinkish, tubular spikes summer Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped, square stem Water: Average
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, spreads NATIVE
155. ORANGE DRAGON (Ruttya fruiticosa)
Size: 4-6' x 3-6' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Dark red/orange, spring-summer Foliage: Green, shiny, veined Water: Average
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies
156. ORANGE PEEL JESSAMINE (Cestrum 'Orange Peel')
Size: 8' x 8' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun -part shade Hardiness: Zone 7-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Mustard orange June-frost Foliage: Green, ligustrum shaped Water: Average
Comments: Fragrant blooms, attracts hummingbirds
157. PAPYRUS - LITTLE TUT (Cyperus papyrus 'Little Tut')
Size: 18-36" clumps Type: Water Sun: Full sun -part shade Hardiness: Zone 8b-10b Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Pale green/green/bronze summer-fall Foliage: Thick stems, fine green filaments Water: water
Comments: Suitable for bogs/moist soils
158. PASS-ALONG PINK VERBENA (Verbena sp. 'Pass-along Pink')
Size: 10" x 24" Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Bubble-gum pink Foliage: Dark green Water: Low/well-drained
Comments: Profuse bloomer during warm weater, attracts butterflies
159. PASSION VINE PINK (Passiflora sp.)
Size: 4' Type: Vine/Native Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: Star-shaped, contrasting corona Foliage: Green, deeply lobed, smooth Water: Average
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees NATIVE
160. PASSION VINE - PURPLE 'PURA VIDA' (Passiflora 'Pura Vida')
Size: 3' Type: Vine/Native Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: 4" Purple w/blue corona summer-fall Foliage: Shiny, green, 3-lobed leaves Water: Average
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees NATIVE
161. PEGGY MARTIN ROSE (Rosa 'Peggy Martin')
Size: 12-15' Type: Shrub/climber Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Double pink spring-fall Foliage: Vigorous, green climber Water: Average
Comments: Fragrant, thornless VERY SHOWY!
162. PENSTEMON - GULF COAST (Penstemon tenuis 'Gulf Coast')
Size: 12-18" clumps Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Part shade Hardiness: Zone 7-9 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: 3/4" pink/lavender spring-summer Foliage: Green, smooth textured leaves Water: Average
Comments: Drought tolerant, attracts hummingbirds, bees NATIVE
163. PENTA - RUBY GLOW (Penta lanceolata ‘Ruby Glow’)
Size: 2-3' x 1-3' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 7-9 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Fire engine red spring - frost Foliage: Bright green Water: Average-moist
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, tolerates heat, humidity
164. PEPPER - BOLIVIAN RAINBOW (Capsicum annuum 'Bolivian Rainbow')
Size: 2-3' x 18-28" Type: Annual Sun: Full sun Hardiness: NA Evergreen: No
Flower: Purple Foliage: Glossy purple-hued leaves Water: Average
Comments: Fruit changes purple to red
165 PETER'S PURPLE MONDARA (Monarda 'fistulosa 'Peter's Purple')
Size: 3-4' x 2' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 6-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Purple, showy, spring-summer Foliage: Dark green Water: Average
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies
166. PHLOX 'FOREST FROST' (Phlox pilosa 'Forest Frost')
Size: 18-24" x 2' Type: Perennial Sun: Light shade Hardiness: Zone 5-9 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Pure white late spring-early summer Foliage: Textured, needle-like, green Water: Moist
Comments: Attracts butterflies, not aggressive spreader
167. PHLOX - PRAIRIE (Phlox pilosa)
Size: 1-2' x 2' Type: Perennial Sun: Full - part sun Hardiness: Zone 5-9 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Lavendar, white or pink Foliage: Textured needle like Water: Moist
Comments: Attracts butterflies
168. PIGEONBERRY (Rivina humilis)
Size: 6-18" x 3' Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Part-full shade Hardiness: Zone 7-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: White to pink, continuous Foliage: Tiny, green leaves, burgandy in fall Water: Average
Comments: Attracts birds, butterflies, salt tolerant NATIVE
169. PINK CORAL VINE (Antigonon leptopus)
Size: 40' Type: Vine Sun: Full Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Dark pink, spring-fall Foliage: Green, heart-shaped leaves Water: Moist
Comments: Attracts butterflies, bees, drought tolerant
170. PINK ICE PLANT (Delosperma cooperi 'Rosea')
Size: 3-6" x 12-24" Type: Succulent/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 5-9 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Deep rose-pink daisy-like summer Foliage: Fleshy ,deep green, needle-like Water: Low
Comments: Attracts butterflies, salt/drought tolerant NATIVE
171. PINK SURPRISE SHELL BUSH (Orthosiphon labiatus)
Size: 4-5' x 4-6' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: 25-30° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Pink/mauve, salvia-like summer-fall Foliage: Mint-like leaves, square stems Water: Medium
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, mint scent
172. PLECTRANTHUS - PURPLE (Plectranthus purpuratus)
Size: 12-36" x 12-36" Type: Perennial Sun: Part - full shade Hardiness: Zone 7-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: lavender spikes spring-fall Foliage : purple tinge, dark purple underside Water: Average
Comments: smells like Vicks Vapor rub
173. PLUMBAGO - BLUE (Plumbago auriculata "Blue")
Size: 3-10' x 3-10' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Profuse, blue, spring-fall Foliage: green, rambling Water: Low
Comments: Prune to desired size, shape
174. PLUMBAGO - WHITE (Plumbago auriculata alba)
Size: 3-10' x 3-10' Type: Perennial Sun: Full Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Profuse white, spring-fall Foliage: green, rambling Water: Low
Comments: Prune to desired size, shape
175. PLUMERIA - VARIOUS (Plumeria frangipani)
Size: 6-15' Type: Tree Sun: Full Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: white/pink/yellow/red/orange Foliage: Green, veined, textured Water: Average
Comments: Some varieties very fragrant
176. POMEGRANATE - DWARF (Punica granatum 'Nana')
Size: 3-4' x 3' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: 15° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: scarlet red spring-summer Foliage: Green, smooth Water: Low
Comments: Drought tolerant
177. PORTERWEED - PURPLE (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis)
Size: 4-5' Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: 8-18" purple spikes summer-frost Foliage: Green, veined, good fall color Water: Moist
Comments: Butterfly magnet!! NATIVE
178. PRIDE OF BARBADOS - RED (Caesalpinia pulcherrima)
Size: 8-20' x 8-12' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Red/orange/yellow summer Foliage: Green, fern-like, twice compound Water: Average
Comments: Drought tolerant
179. PRIDE OF BARBADOS - YELLOW (Caesalpinia gelliesii)
Size: 10' x 8' Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: 10-15° Evergreen: No
Flower: Yellow w/red stamen summer-fall Foliage: Chartreuse-green, fern-like Water: Low
Comments: Drought tolerant, attracts butterflies NATIVE
180. PURPLE GROUND ORCHID (Bletilla striata)
Size: 12-18" x 6-12" Type: Perennial Sun: Part shade Hardiness: Zone 5-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Pinkish purple Foliage: Linear, pleated, sword shaped, green Water: Medium/well-drained
Comments: Will naturalize over time
181. PURPLE OXALIS (Oxalis regnellii)
Size: 6-10" clumps Type: Perennial Sun: Part-full shade Hardiness: Zone 7-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: Tiny, light pink -- summer Foliage: Purple, triangular, very showy Water: Average
Comments: Grown for showy foliage, do not overwater
182. RAIN LILY - RUSSELL MANNING (Habrantus sp 'Russell Manning')
Size: 6-10" clumps Type: Perennial/Lily Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 7-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Large, lavender/deep pink Foliage: Green boat-shaped spike Water: Average
Comments: Both foliage and flower are beautiful, flowers after rain
183. RAIN LILY - WHITE (Zephyranthes 'Labuffarosasa')
Size: 12" clumps Type: Perennial/Lily Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 7-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Huge, white-pink summer-fall Foliage: Green, narrow, strap-like leaves Water: Moist
Comments: Flowers pop up after rain VERY FRAGRANT
184. RAIN LILY - YELLOW (Zephyranthes citrina)
Size: 10" clumps Type: Perennial/Lily Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 7-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: Starry, upfacing, bright yellow crocus-like Foliage: Green, narrow, strap-like leaves Water: Moist
Comments: Most prolific bloomer
185. RAMIE (Boehmeria nivea)
Size: 2-4' x 2-4' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 7b-9 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: cream/tan, summer-fall Foliage: Green, rough textured, nettle family Water: Wet
Comments: Grown for foliage/no stinging hairs
186. RANGOON CREEPER (Quisqualis indica)
Size: 10-15' Type: Vine Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: White/pink/red, showy, profuse, spring-fall Foliage: Green, fast growing Water: Low
Comments: Intensely fragrant, stawberry scent, root hardy to teens
187. RED BIRD - VARIEGATED (Pedilanthus tithymaloides 'Variegatus')
Size: 3-4' x 2-3' Type: Succulent Sun: Shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Red, spring Foliage: Zig zag, green/white variegated stems, small leaves Water: Low
Comments: Pink tint during cool weather
188. RED POWDER PUFF (Calliandra emarginata)
Size: 2-4' x 2-3' Type: Shrub/Tender Sun: Full-part Hardiness: Zone 10-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Hot pink/red puff, spring-fall Foliage: Green, close at night Water: Average
Comments: Tropical look, tough, attracts hummingbirds, leaves close at night TENDER
189. RED YUCCA (Hesperaloe parviflora "Red")
Size: 3-4' 2-4' Type: Succulent/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: 0-10° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Pink coral/red bell shaped May-Oct Foliage: Leathery, long, narrow, blue-green Water: Low
Comments: Drought tolerant, attracts bees, butterflies NATIVE
190. RIBBON BUSH (Hypoestes aristata)
Size: 4-6' x 3-4' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Violet/lavender, orchid-like Foliage: Fuzzy textured, light green/grey Water: Average
Comments: Tough, showy flowers
191. ROCK ROSE (Pavonia lasiopetala)
Size: 2-3' x 2-3' Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: 2" hot pink, constant, summer-fall Foliage: Dark green, small arrow-shaped Water: Low
Comments: Extremely drought tolerant NATIVE
192. RUBBER VINE - PURPLE (Crytostegia grandiflora)
Size: 12' Type: Vine Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Mid 30's Evergreen: Yes
Flower: 2" Light violet, spring-fall Foliage: Dark green, waxy, twines tightly Water: Moist
Comments: Self sowing, sap causes burning
193. SALVIA - BELIZE SAGE (Salvia miniata)
Size: 2-3' x 2-3' Type: Perennial Sun: Part-full shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Red, summer-fall Foliage: Shiny, smooth, green Water: Average
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees
194. SALVIA - BLACK & BLUE (Salvia guaranitica ‘Black & Blue')
Size: 2-6' x 3-5' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Deep neon blue/black summer-frost Foliage: Fuzzy, green, spade-shaped, anise scent
Comments: Attracts HUMMINGBIRDS!! Water: Average
195. SALVIA - CHERRY CHIEF (Salvia greggii 'Cherry Chief')
Size: 2-3' x 2-3' Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 6-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Bright red, summer-fall Foliage: Green, aromatic Water: Average
Comments: Drought tolerant, attracts butterflies, bees NATIVE
196. SALVIA - DANCING FLAME (Salvia van-Houttei 'Dancing Flames')
Size: 2-3' x 2-3' Type: Perennial Sun: Full-morning/shade afternoon Hardiness: Zone 7-11
Flower: Orange/dark red, spring-fall Foliage: Golden variegated, shiny Water: Low Evergreen: No
Comments: VERY SHOWY! Attracts butterflies, bees, birds
197. SALVIA - DARK PINK GREGGII (Salvia greggii 'Oxford Pink')
Size: 3' x 3' Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Bright red, summer-frost Foliage: Small, oval, green leaves Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, drought tolerant NATIVE
198. SALVIA - INDIGO SPIRES (Salvia 'Indigo Spires')
Size: 3-6' x 1-3' Type: Perennial Sun: Full - part sun Hardiness: Zone 7-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Dark violet twisted spires Foliage: Silver grey Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, drought tolerant
199. SALVIA - LADY IN PINK (Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Pink' )
Size: 12-18" Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Pink, coral spikes Foliage: Bright green Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, reseeds NATIVE
200. SALVIA - LADY IN RED ( Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red')
Size: 12-18" Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Bright red, 6-8" spikes Foliage: Bright green Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, reseeds NATIVE
201. SALVIA - LADY IN WHITE (Salvia coccinea 'Lady in White')
Size: 12-18" Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: White spikes Foliage: Bright green Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, reseeds NATIVE
202. SALVIA - PINEAPPLE SAGE (Salvia elegans)
Size: 3-5' x 2-3' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Red spikes summer-fall Foliage: Green, shiny, strongly scented Water: Average
Comments: Pineapple scent/flavor
203. SALVIA - RED GREGGII (Salvia greggii "Red")
Size: 3' x 3' Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Bright red summer-frost Foliage: Small, oval, green leaves Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, drought tolerant NATIVE
204. SALVIA - VAN-HOUTTEI -BURGANDY (Salvia splendens van-Houttei -'Burgandy')
Size: 3' x 3' Type: Perennial Sun: AM sun/PM shade Hardiness: 28° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Deep maroon spikes Foliage: Bright green Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Attracts butterflies, bees, drought tolerant
205. SALVIA - VAN-HOUTTEI - PINK (Salvia splendens van-Houttei - 'Pink')
Size: 3-4' x 2-3' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: 25-30° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Deep rose, tubular, spring-fall Foliage: Green leaves, dark maroon stems
Comments: Attracts butterflies, bees, drought tolerant Water: Average/well-drained
206. SCARLET BOUVARDIA (Bouvardia ternifolia)
Size: 2-3' x 2' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Brilliant scarlet , tubular, spring-fall Foliage: Shiny, oval, dark green
Comments: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, drought tolerant Water: Average/well-drained
207. SHRIMP PLANT - FRUIT COCKTAIL (Justicia brandegeana 'Fruit Cocktail')
Size: 3' x 2' Type: Perennial Sun: Morning sun only Hardiness: 24° Evergreen: No
Flower: Colorful lime green bracts w/red flowers Foliage: Soft green, oval 2-3" Water: Low
Comments: Flower bracts look like hanging shrimp
208. SHRIMP PLANT - LEMON SORBET (Justicia 'Lemon Sorbet')
Size: 3-4' x 2-3' Type: Perennial Sun: Morning only Hardiness: 24° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Chartreuse blooms, spring-fall Foliage: Soft, green, bushy Water: Low
Comments: Prune to shape
209. SHRIMP PLANT - RED (Justicia brandegeana)
Size: 2-4' x 3-4' Type: Perennial Sun: Morning sun only Hardiness: 32° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Red bracts, white flowers, looks like shrimp Foliage: Soft green, oval 2-3" Water: Low
Comments: Drought tolerant
210. SHRIMP PLANT - WHITE (Justicia betonica)
Size: 4-5' x 4' Type: Perennial Sun: Light shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: 6" white bracts, green veining Foliage: Upright, bushy, light green leaves Water: Low
Comments: Very tropical looking, extremely showy, RARE!!
211. SILK FLOSS TREE (Cebia speciosa)
Size: 60' x 30' Type: Tree Sun: Full sun Hardiness: 20° Evergreen: No
Flower: Large, showy pink-rose, 5 petal Foliage: Pale green trunk w/studded large thorns
Comments: White, flossy hairs in seedpods Water: Low/don't overwater
212. SKELETON LEAF GOLDEN EYE (Viguiera stenoloba)
Size: 1.5-3' x 2-3' Type: Shrub Sun: Light shade Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Golden yellow Foliage: Blue-green Water: Low
Comments: Drought tolerant, deer resistant
213. SKULLCAP - RED FUSCHIA FOUNTAIN (Scutellaria 'Red Fuschia Fountain')
Size: 4-5' x 4' Type: Perennial Sun: Light shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Orange/scarlet plume w/yellow throat Foliage: Deeply veined, oval green leaves Water: Moist
Comments: Very tropical looking, requires constant moisture
214. SKYFLOWER VINE - VARIEGATED (Thunbergia grandiflora variegata)
Size: 20' Type: Vine Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Brilliant blue 3" trumpets Foliage: Dark green Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Casts dense shade
215 SONG OF INDIA (Plemele Reflexa)
Size: 6-8' Type: Tree Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: 35° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Small white Foliage: Bright yellow variation on green leaves Water: Low-don't overwater
Comments: Very showy accent
216. SPIDER PLANT - VARIEGATED (Chlorophytum comosum)
Size: 24" x 24" Type: Perennial Sun: Part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Small white on racemes Foliage: Dark green w/white mid-stripe Water: Allow soil to dry out
Comments: Plantlets grow from racemes
217. STAGHORN FERN (Platycerium sp.)
Size: 12-18" Type: Perennial Sun: Partial-full shade Hardiness: 32° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: None, spores Foliage: Green fronds deeply lobed like antlers Water: Low
Comments: Fertile and sterile fronds DO NOT OVERWATER!!
218. STARRY EYES NIEREMBERGIA (Nierembergia gracilis 'Starry Eyes')
Size: 10" x 15-18" Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 7-9 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Lavender/purple Foliage: Blue-green Water: Low
Comments: Loves heat, humidity
219. ST. JOSEPH'S LILY (Hippoeastrum x johnsonii)
Size: 1-3' x 2' Type: Perennial/Lily Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 6-11 Evergreen: No
Flower: Star-shaped, brilliant red w/cream midribs Foliage: Green, strap-like Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Fragrant, show stopper
220. SUNFLOWER- DWARF 'INCREDIBLE' (Helianthus annuus 'Incredible')
Size: 12-18" Type: Annual Sun: Full sun Hardiness: NA Evergreen: No
Flower: Bright yellow 12" w/chocolate center Foliage: Green, brown stalk Water: Low
Comments: Attracts bees, butterflies, drought tolerant -- do NOT overwater
221. SUWANEE BLUE EYED GRASS (Sisyrinchium angustifolum 'Suwanee')
Size: 12" Type: Perennial/grass Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 7-9 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Sky blue May - June Foliage: Green Water: Average
Comments: Multiplies quickly, and thrives in many soil conditions
222. SWEET ALMOND VERBENA (Aloysia virgata)
Size: 15' X 5' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: White spikes spring-summer Foliage: Gray silver Water: Low
Comments: VERY FRAGRANT! Attracts bees, butterflies, drought tolerant
223. SWEETSPIRE - LITTLE HENRY (Itea virginica 'Sprich')
Size: 2-3' x 2-3' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 5-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: 6" white spikes,fragrant Foliage: Shiny green, red fall color Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Needs constant moisture
224. TARO - HILO BEAUTY (Alocasia amazonica 'Hilo Beauty')
Size: 36" clumps Type: Water Sun: Part-full shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Over-shadowed by foliage Foliage: Lush green w/ivory mottling Water: Moist/bog
Comments: Huge, heart-shaped leaves
225. TEXAS FLOWERY SENNA (Cassia corymbosa)
Size: 4-6' x 6-8' Type: Shrub/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 8-9 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Small, gold, spring-fall Foliage: Dark green, close in PM, good fall color Water: Low
Comments: Hosts cloudless sulpher butterfly NATIVE
226. THEVETIA (LUCKY NUT) (Thevetia peruviana)
Size: 10-12' x 4-5' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Bright yellow, 3", funnel-shaped Foliage: Glossy green, waxy, willow-like Water: Low
Comments: Poisonous, if any part ingested, DO NOT OVERWATER
227. TI PLANT (Cordyline terminalis)
Size: 10' unbranched Type: Houseplant Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: 55° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Racemes various colors Foliage: Long, light-dk green/fuschia, maroon Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Slow growing, showy houseplant TENDER outdoors
228. TURK'S CAP - BIG MOMMA (Malvaviscus drummondii 'Big Momma')
Size: 6' x 4-6' Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun-part sun Hardiness: Zone 7-10 Evergreen: No
Flower: Bright orange/red twirled in turks cap Foliage: Large, heart-shaped green Water: Average
Comments: Deer resistant, attracts hummingbirds NATIVE
229. TURK'S CAP - 'PAM'S PINK' (Malvaviscus 'Pam Puryear')
Size: 5'x 5' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 7-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Pink turban, upright Foliage: Dark green, heart-shaped Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Deer resistant, attracts hummingbirds
230. TURK'S CAP - VARIEGATED (Malvaviscus arboreus v. Drummondii 'Variegata')
Size: 3-4' Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Vivid red turban-shaped Foliage: Green w/white splotches Water: Average
Comments: Drought tolerant, attracts hummingbirds, butterflies NATIVE
231. TURK'S CAP - WHITE LIGHTNING Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii 'White Lightning')
Size: 3-4' x 4-5' Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: White, twisted Foliage: Velvety, dark green Water: Average
Comments: Drought tolerant, attracts hummingbirds, butterflies NATIVE deer resistant
232. TURNERA - WHITE (Turnera trioniflora)
Size: 18-24" x 12-15" Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 9-11 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Creamy white w/yellow centers Foliage: Green, serrated Water: Average
Comments: Prune to shape, reseeds
233. TURNERA - YELLOW BUTTERCUP (Tunera ulmifolia)
Size: 3' Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: 32° Evergreen: No
Flower: Bright yellow, 2" wide Foliage: Dark green serrated leaves Water: Average
Comments: Prune to shape, reseeds
234. VANILLA TRUMPET VINE (Distictis laxiflora)
Size: 16-25' Type: Vine Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: 20-25° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Lavender fades to white Foliage: Green, fast growing Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Showy, fragrant flowers
235. VERBENA - HOT PINK MOSS (Verbena tenuisecta "Hot Pink")
Size: 12" Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun Hardiness: 32° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Broad, flat clusters of 2”-3” hot pink flowers Foliage: Lacy, fern-like foliage
Comments: Drought/heat tolerant, attracts butterflies NATIVE Water: Moist/well-drained
236. VERBENA - LEMON (Aloysia citrodora)
Size: 4-6' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 8-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: White or lavender Foliage: Green,glossy, pointed Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Culinary uses, very aromatic
237. VERBENA - PURPLE MOSS (Verbena bipinnatifida "Purple")
Size: 12" Type: Perennial/Native Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: 32° Evergreen: Yes
Flower: 2-3" deep lavender summer-frost Foliage: Fern-like, lacy foliage groundcover
Comments: Drought tolerant, butterflies NATIVE Water: Moist/well-drained
238. VITEX - MONTROSE PURPLE (Vitex agnus-castus 'Montrose Purple')
Size: 18' Type: Tree Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 7-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Dark lavender terminal spikes Foliage: Green w/purple underleaf Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Drought tolerant, attracts butterflies, bees
239. VITEX - PURPLE LEAF (ARABIAN LILAC) (Vitex triflolia 'Purpurea')
Size: 8-10' x 8-10' Type: Tree Sun: Full Hardiness: 25° Evergreen: No
Flower: Small purple, at shoot tips Foliage: Velvety leaves, green on top, purple underleaf
Comments: Aromatic foliage, heat/drought tolerant Water: Average
240. VITEX - WHITE (Vitex agnus-castus 'White')
Size: 10-15' Type: Tree Sun: Full Hardiness: Zone 7-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: Fragrant, white, long-lasting pendant Foliage: Blue green Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Drought tolerant
241. WATER CANNA - PURPLE (Thalia dealbata)
Size: 6-8' Type: Water/Native Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 6-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: 4-6" purple spikes Foliage: Blue/green canna-like leaves Water: Wet, boggy soil
Comments: Foliage dusted w/white powder NATIVE
242. WATER CANNA - RED STEM (Thalia geniculata)
Size: 8-10' x 2-3' Type: Water/Native Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 7-10 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Small, drooping purple on 3" stem Foliage: Green banana-like leaves, red stems
Comments: Suitable for bogs/water gardens NATIVE Water: Wet, boggy soil
243. WATER LILY - LAVENDER (Nymphaea "Lavender")
Size: 3-12' spread Type: Water Sun: Full sun Hardiness: 32° Evergreen: If no freeze
Flower: Lavender, fragrant Foliage: 9-10" olive green w/blotches, pink undersides Water: In water
Comments: Goes dormant under 75°
244. WATER LILY - MINI YELLOW (Nymphaea helvola)
Size: 1-2' spread Type: Water Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Varies Evergreen: If no freeze
Flower: Cup-shaped, semi-double, yellow w/dk yellow center Foliage: 4" speckled greenish leaves
Comments: Takes 2-3 seasons to establish Water: In water
245. WATER LILY -PEACH (Nymphaea sp. "Peach")
Size: 3-12' spread Type: Water Sun: Full sun Hardiness: Varies Evergreen: If no freeze
Flower: Peach - fragrant Foliage: green leaves Water: In water
Comments: Goes dormant under 75°
246. WATER LILY - HOT PINK (Nymphaea sp. "Hot Pink")
Size: 6-7" pads Type: Water Hardiness: 22-30° Evergreen: If no freeze
Flower: Pink, open mid day to late afternoon Foliage: Round, pale green w/dark central splotches
Comments: Slow growing
247. WATER LILY - YELLOW (Nymphaea mexicana)
Size: 4" spread Type: Water Sun: Full sun Hardiness: 32° Evergreen: If no freeze
Flower: Bright yellow, noon to dusk Foliage: Floating, round light green pads Water: In water
Comments: Blooms Mar-Aug, can be invasive
248. WHITE VEINED DUTCHMAN'S PIPE (Aristilochia fimbriata)
Size: 6-12" x 24-36" Type: Vine Sun: Light-full shade Hardiness: Zone 7-9 Evergreen: No
Flower: 1" yellow/brown, resembles elephant trunk Foliage: Rounded, green leaves, silver veining
Comments: Host to swallowtail butterfly larvae Water: Average
249. YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW (Brunfeslia pauciflora)
Size: 3-8' x 2-5' Type: Shrub Sun: Full sun-part shade Hardiness: Zone 8-9 Evergreen: Yes
Flower: Changes, purple/lavender/white Foliage: Dark green, glossy, bushy Water: Moist/well-drained
Comments: Likes midday shade
250. ZINNIA- SUMMER SOLSTICE (Zinnia linearis z. angustifolia')
Size: 12" Type: Annual Sun: Full sun Hardiness: NA Evergreen: No
Flower: Daisy-like orange/yellow/white summer-fall Foliage: Slender, green Water: Average/well-drained
Comments: Tolerates heat and drought, attracts butterflies
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Kale
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Fennel
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Horseradish
Ginger
Lemon balm
Lemon verbena
Parsley
Peppermint
Sage
Stevia
Strawberrt mint
Etc
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105. FARFUGIUM - CRISPATUM (Farfugium tussilaginea 'Giant')
108. HIBISCUS - MAPLE SUGAR (Hibiscus acetosella 'Maple Sugar')
105. FARFUGIUM - CRISPATUM (Farfugium tussilaginea 'Giant')
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