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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')


Flower: bright orange lantern, summer-fall Foliage: Green, maple leaf shaped Water: Moist/well-drained


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")


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')


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’)


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


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


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


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


105. HIBISCUS - LADY BALTIMORE (Hibiscus sp. 'Lady Baltimore')


Flower: Pink w/red eye Jul-Aug Foliage: Dark green Water: Moist


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


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


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


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)


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)


Flower: 1" orange/red tubular, spring-fall Foliage: Slightly glossy green Water: Moist


118. IOCHROMA - PURPLE (Iochroma cyaneum)


Flower: 1" purple tubular, spring-fall Foliage: Large, velvety leaves Water: Moist


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


146. MICKEY MOUSE BUSH a.k.a.Vietnamese Good Luck Tree (Ochna serrulata)


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')


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


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


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


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


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


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')


Flower: Bright red, 6-8" spikes Foliage: Bright green Water: Moist/well-drained


201. SALVIA - LADY IN WHITE (Salvia coccinea 'Lady in White')


Flower: White spikes Foliage: Bright green Water: Moist/well-drained


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


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')


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)


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)


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


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

VEGETABLES (including, and more)Tomatoes

Peppers

Asparagus

Cantelope

Cucumber

Kale

Onion

Swiss chard

Etc

HERBS (including, and more)Basil

Fennel

Ginger

Horseradish

Ginger

Lemon balm

Lemon verbena

Parsley

Peppermint

Sage

Stevia

Strawberrt mint

Etc

3. AFRICAN MILK BUSH (Synadenium compactum)

105. FARFUGIUM - CRISPATUM (Farfugium tussilaginea 'Giant')

108. HIBISCUS - MAPLE SUGAR (Hibiscus acetosella 'Maple Sugar')

105. FARFUGIUM - CRISPATUM (Farfugium tussilaginea 'Giant')

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