Plant Guide

Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)

Description: The Bird of Paradise is a striking perennial known for its large, tropical leaves and vibrant orange and blue flowers that resemble the shape of a bird in flight. It’s a dramatic plant that adds a bold touch to any garden or landscape, thriving in warm climates. It’s a great choice for creating a tropical look in your garden.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil, moderate water.

Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)

Description: Croton is a striking, colorful shrub known for its bold, variegated foliage in shades of red, orange, yellow, and green. Its dramatic leaves add a tropical touch to gardens, patios, or indoors in bright light. Crotons are a popular choice for adding vibrant color and texture to any garden.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil, regular water.

Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides)

Description: Coleus is a colorful annual known for its eye-catching foliage in shades of red, pink, purple, yellow, and green. It thrives in shaded areas, making it perfect for brightening up dark corners of the garden. This plant is ideal for adding vibrant color throughout the growing season.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Partial to full shade, well-drained soil, regular water.

Arboricola (Schefflera arboricola)

Description: Arboricola, also known as the dwarf umbrella tree, is a compact, ornamental shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It’s a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor spaces due to its attractive foliage and easy care. Arboricola is well-suited for tropical or subtropical climates.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Bright, indirect light, well-drained soil, moderate water.

Alyssum (Oct-Dec)

Description: Alyssum is a low-growing, compact annual that blooms profusely with small, fragrant flowers. It thrives in cool weather, making it perfect for fall and winter months. It’s often used in borders, hanging baskets, or containers. The flowers come in shades of white, purple, pink, and lavender.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade, well-drained soil.

Podocarpus (Podocarpus macrophyllus)

Description: Podocarpus, also known as the Buddhist pine, is a versatile evergreen shrub or small tree with narrow, leathery leaves. It’s an excellent option for creating a formal hedge or as a specimen plant in a landscape. Podocarpus is slow-growing but very durable, making it perfect for low-maintenance gardens.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil, moderate water.

Cordyline (Cordyline fruticosa)

Description: Cordyline, or ti plant, is known for its striking foliage, which can be red, pink, purple, or green. The sword-like leaves add an exotic feel to tropical gardens and landscapes. Cordyline is often used for its dramatic, colorful presence and works well in containers or as a specimen plant.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil, regular water.

Foxtail Fern (Asparagus densiflorus ‘Myersii’)

Description: The Foxtail Fern is a graceful, arching fern with soft, feathery foliage that resembles a fox’s tail. It’s often used in landscaping as a ground cover or in containers. Despite its name, it’s not a true fern but a member of the asparagus family. It’s low-maintenance and easy to grow.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Partial to full shade, well-drained soil, moderate water.

Bacopa
Description: Bacopa is a trailing plant with delicate white, purple, or pink flowers. It’s perfect for hanging baskets or cascading over containers. Bacopa is hardy in mild climates and blooms continuously throughout the warmer months, attracting pollinators.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade, prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Begonia
Description: Begonias are known for their striking foliage and vibrant blooms. Available in a variety of leaf shapes and colors, they add color and texture to shady areas. They’re perfect for containers, hanging baskets, or as ground covers in shade gardens.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Part shade to full shade, consistently moist soil.

Blue Daze (Evolvulus glomeratus)

Description: Blue Daze is a compact, sprawling ground cover with vibrant blue flowers that attract pollinators. It’s an excellent choice for adding color to sunny garden beds, hanging baskets, or containers. Blue Daze is heat and drought-tolerant once established, making it a resilient choice for warm climates like Florida. They work well planted toward the front of the border in this garden and used with other tough-as-nails flowers like the Profusion Fire zinnia.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil, moderate water.

Bush Daisy (Euryops)

Description: The Bush Daisy is a hardy shrub that blooms from spring to fall, showcasing bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. It’s perfect for adding a pop of color to gardens or as a backdrop for lower-growing plants.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil.

Liriope (Liriope muscari)

Description: Liriope, also known as monkey grass or lilyturf, is a hardy perennial with grass-like foliage and spikes of purple or white flowers. It’s commonly used as a ground cover or border plant due to its ability to thrive in a range of conditions. Liriope is low-maintenance and provides year-round interest.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Partial shade to full sun, well-drained soil, moderate water.

Celosia

Description: Celosia, also known as “Cockscomb,” is a unique plant with vibrant, flame-like flowers in shades of red, yellow, and orange. It thrives in hot, sunny areas and adds striking color and texture to gardens.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil.

Coleus

Description: Coleus is famous for its colorful, variegated leaves in shades of red, purple, green, and yellow. Though traditionally used in shady areas, it can tolerate some sun depending on the variety. It’s perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and garden borders.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Partial to full shade, moist, well-drained soil.

Coreopsis

Description: Coreopsis, or tickseed, is a drought-tolerant perennial that blooms bright yellow or gold flowers in the summer and early fall. It attracts bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to pollinator gardens.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil.

Dianthus

Description: Dianthus, often called “pinks,” produces fragrant flowers in a variety of colors, including pink, red, and white. These flowers are perfect for adding color to containers, hanging baskets, or borders.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil.

Dusty Miller

Description: Dusty Miller is a silver-leaved perennial often used for accenting other plants in sunny gardens. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and provides a striking contrast to brighter-colored plants.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun, dry to moderate watering.

Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)

Description: Gaillardia is a bold, daisy-like perennial with brightly colored, often red, orange, or yellow flowers. It’s perfect for adding a cheerful touch to the garden and is very drought-tolerant.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil.

Geraniums (Oct-Feb)

Description: Geraniums are popular bedding plants that bloom from fall through winter. With vibrant colors and hearty flowers, geraniums are a staple for adding life to containers, hanging baskets, and flower beds.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade, well-drained soil.

Clusia (Clusia rosea)

Description:
Clusia, often referred to as the autograph tree, is a robust evergreen shrub or small tree with thick, glossy leaves. Known for its resilience, it can tolerate a variety of conditions and is often used as a hedge or screen plant. Clusia is also salt-tolerant, making it perfect for coastal gardens.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil, moderate to regular water.

Adonidia Palm (Adonidia merrillii)

Description:
The Adonidia Palm, also known as the Christmas Palm, is a compact, single-trunk palm with graceful, feather-like fronds. It’s a popular palm for tropical gardens and landscapes due to its manageable size and attractive appearance. It can grow in a variety of settings, including containers.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil, regular water.

Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)

Description:
The Areca Palm, also known as the butterfly palm, features feathery, arching fronds that give it a soft, tropical look. It’s a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor spaces, thriving in bright, indirect light. It’s perfect for adding a touch of greenery to any garden or home.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Bright, indirect light, well-drained soil, regular water.

Pentas (Pentas lanceolata)

Description:
Pentas, or Egyptian starflower, is a bushy shrub known for its clusters of star-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, and white. It’s a favorite among pollinators and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Pentas are great for sunny gardens, adding vibrant color and a tropical feel.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil, regular water.

Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana)

Description:
Impatiens are vibrant, shade-loving annuals that produce colorful flowers in shades of red, pink, purple, and white. They’re commonly used for bedding, hanging baskets, or containers, adding a splash of color to shaded areas where other plants might struggle to grow.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Partial to full shade, well-drained soil, moderate water.

Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides)

Description:
Fountain Grass is an ornamental grass with arching, feathery flower spikes that resemble a fountain, hence the name. It adds texture and movement to landscapes, often used as a border or accent plant. Fountain Grass thrives in sunny spots and is known for its graceful appearance and low-maintenance care.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil, moderate water.

Lantana (Lantana camara)

Description:
Lantana is a colorful, heat-tolerant plant that blooms year-round in vibrant shades of red, yellow, orange, pink, and purple. It’s a great addition to sunny gardens or containers, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. Lantana is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil, moderate water.

Coontie (Zamia integrifolia)

Description:
Coontie is a slow-growing cycad with stiff, feather-like leaves that resemble a palm. It’s a tough, drought-tolerant plant that thrives in a variety of conditions. Coontie is often used as a low-maintenance ground cover or accent plant in tropical gardens.
Ideal Growing Conditions: Partial shade to full sun, well-drained, sandy soil, light watering.