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Joy Perfume Tree (Michelia champaca)
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

If you are growing it as a container plant, you'll need a large pot and regular pruning so it doesn't outgrow the pot. Joy Perfume Tree (Michelia champaca) Highly fragrant flowers bloom during the spring to summer months in shades of cream to yellow.
  • Bloom Season: Spring, Summer
  • Sun Requirement: Full Sun
  • Minimum Temperature Indoors: 50
  • Plant Type: Fragrant
Connecticut
Danielson
Black Jewel Orchid (Ludisia discolor)
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

Black Jewel Orchid (Ludisia discolor) One of the easiest orchids to grow, this terrestrial species from South Asia is grown both for its richly marked foliage and spikes of pure white, yellow-throated blooms.
  • Minimum Temperature Indoors: 60
  • Hardiness Zone: 10
  • Bloom Season: Winter
  • Sun Requirement: Partial Sun, Shade
Connecticut
Danielson
Hibiscus ‘Night Runner\' (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis hybrid)
Prices start at : 24.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

This beauty blooms prolifically throughout the summer. The bush has a more lateral growth habit but it can be trained to grow upright with staking and pinching. The heart of the flower is light lavender that graduates to deep red surrounded by a violet...
  • Sun Requirement: Full Sun
  • Minimum Temperature Indoors: 60
  • Grows to: 2-4'
Connecticut
Danielson
Begonia ‘Martha Stewart\' (Begonia rhizomatous hybrid)
Prices start at : 14.95 USD / 2.5" Pot Size

Growing 6-8” in height, it is a compact grower that easily fits into the home decor with its mounding display of colorful leaves. This new begonia hybrid is a strong grower that does well under normal house conditions.
  • Grows to: 6-8"
  • Hardiness Zone: 10
  • Minimum Temperature Indoors: 60
Connecticut
Danielson
Variegated Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium podophyllum albo-variegatum)
Prices start at : 24.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

Give partial sun to bright filtered light and you will be highly rewarded with a fast growing and mesmerizing specimen. Order early since our supply is limited. Variegated Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium podophyllum albo-variegatum) Variegated Arrowhead Vine...
  • Plant Type: Easy Grower
  • Minimum Temperature Indoors: 40
  • Hardiness Zone: 9
Connecticut
Danielson
Black Goji (Lycium ruthenicum)
Prices start at : 24.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

Black Goji (Lycium ruthenicum) The rare Black Goji, or Black Wolfberry, originates in the Himalayan Mountains in Central Asia where it is revered for its health benefits. The leaves are light gray to greenish and fleshy; the branches have thorns.
  • Hardiness Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Grows to: 4-6'
  • Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Connecticut
Danielson
Blood Orange ‘Sanguinelli\' (Citrus sinensis)
Prices start at : 24.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

A gourmet citrus, the fruit has a distinctive flavor that's sweet. Blood Orange ‘Sanguinelli' (Citrus sinensis) This unique orange has flesh that is purple rather than orange. Flowers arrive in spring, which are followed by medium sized oranges that...
  • Minimum Temperature Indoors: 50
  • Sun Requirement: Full Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 9, 10
Connecticut
Danielson
Star Fruit ‘Dwarf Hawaiian\' (Averrhoa carambola)
Prices start at : 49.95 USD / 6" Pot Size

The secret to producing delicious star fruits is warm temperatures and high light -- then prepare yourself to have fruit three seasons of the year. Star Fruit ‘Dwarf Hawaiian' (Averrhoa carambola) Rare and hard-to-find, ‘Dwarf Hawaiian' is a wonderful...
  • Minimum Temperature Indoors: 55
  • Bloom Season: Intermittent
  • Hardiness Zone: 9, 10
Connecticut
Danielson
Banana ‘Double Mahoi\' (Musa hybrid)
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

Provide full sun and plentiful moisture and fertilizer during the growing season. Cut back on watering during the winter to prevent root disease. Banana ‘Double Mahoi' (Musa hybrid) If you're looking for maximum fruit production, ‘Double Mahoi' is...
  • Sun Requirement: Full Sun
  • Grows to: 6'
  • Hardiness Zone: 10
Connecticut
Danielson
White Orchid Tree, White Hong Kong Orchid Tree, White Butterfly Tree, White Hawaiian Orchid Tree Bauhinia purpurea  Alba
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / 1 packet

* A species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae ,native to South China (which includes Hong Kong ) and southeastern Asia * Common names include Hong Kong Orchid Tree, and Hawaiian orchid tree.
  • Common Name: White Orchid Tree, White Hong Kong Orchid Tree, White Butterfly Tree, White Hawaiian Orchid Tree
  • Botanical Name: Bauhinia purpurea Alba
  • Variety: Alba
  • Seeds Per Pound: 1,856
  • Germination: 98%
  • Purity: 99%
New York
Locke
Yellow Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides ‘Aurea\')
Prices start at : 12.95 USD / 2.5" Pot Size

Yellow Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides ‘Aurea') A different twist to this famous plant, ‘Aurea' has highly fragrant flowers that turn a deep golden-yellow several days sooner than the regular varieties giving the effect of a yellow gardenia.
  • Bloom Season: Intermittent
  • Sun Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 8, 9, 10
  • Grows to: 1-3'
Connecticut
Danielson
Variegated Tree Ivy (Fatshedera ‘Angyo Star\')
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

When young, you can train Tree Ivy into shapes such as columns. Variegated Tree Ivy (Fatshedera ‘Angyo Star') NEW! Variegated Tree Ivy is one of the most famous foliage plants and has long been admired for its cream-colored leaf edges that accentuate...
  • Hardiness Zone: 8, 9, 10
  • Grows to: 2-4'
  • Sun Requirement: Partial Sun, Shade
Connecticut
Danielson
Hawaiian White Hibiscus (Hibiscus arnottianus)
Prices start at : 17.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

When in bloom, the growing tips are inundated with buds and flowers emerge daily for weeks. Hawaiian White Hibiscus (Hibiscus arnottianus) This beautiful Hawaiian species holds true like so many in the genus with its ease of culture and its stunning floral...
  • Hardiness Zone: 10
  • Bloom Season: Summer
  • Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Connecticut
Danielson
African Wattle Parkinsonia africana
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

* Flowers and fruit are conspicuous. * Common names in other Namibian language groups Oshiwambo Otjiherero Kavango languages Omuwombamenje Caprivi languages Setswana Afrikaans Lemoendoring Deutsch Khoekhoegowab Bushman languages Gruenhaarbaum ?Khas
  • Genus: Parkinsonia
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 22
  • Germination: 91%
  • Germination Test Type: Cut
  • Species: africana
  • Lot#: 9601
New York
Locke
African Wattle Parkinsonia africana
Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 1 packet

* Flowers and fruit are conspicuous. * Common names in other Namibian language groups Oshiwambo Otjiherero Kavango languages Omuwombamenje Caprivi languages Setswana Afrikaans Lemoendoring Deutsch Khoekhoegowab Bushman languages Gruenhaarbaum ?Khas
  • Genus: Parkinsonia
  • Germination: 91%
  • Botanical Name: Parkinsonia africana
  • Purity: 98%
  • Average Viable Seeds/Packet: 22
  • Species: africana
New York
Locke
White Fusion Peacock Plant (Calathea hybrid)
Prices start at : 24.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

White Fusion Peacock Plant (Calathea hybrid) ‘White Fusion' makes a beautiful accent plant in any home, especially in bright, indirect light areas. This is one of the best foliage, air-cleaning plants to brighten up a partially sunlit window.
  • Grows to: 12-24"
  • Minimum Temperature Indoors: 60
  • Hardiness Zone: 10
Connecticut
Danielson
Pink Powder Puff (Calliandra emarginata)
Prices start at : 12.95 USD / 2.5" Pot Size

A plant that is easily shaped and pruned, it can be maintained at a manageable size indefinitely. These pink flowers bear a resemblance to exploding fireworks and yet they display a "powder puff" delicacy.
  • Hardiness Zone: 10
  • Sun Requirement: Full Sun
  • Grows to: 2-4'
Connecticut
Danielson
Ecuador Philodendron (Philodendron verrucosum)
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

Grown best in low-to-medium light, this easy-to-grow foliage plant brings greenery to any indoor space. The rare Ecuador Philodendron does this with style! Its spectacular deep emerald-green leaves with golden ribbing make this climber a great container...
  • Sun Requirement: Partial Sun, Shade
  • Plant Type: Easy Grower
  • Grows to: 2-3'
Connecticut
Danielson
Gardenia ‘Four Seasons\' (Gardenia jasminoides)
Prices start at : 12.95 USD / 2.5" Pot Size

As new growth emerges, buds appear and then unfold into pristine white flowers that have a loose, double form. It is well known there is little to rival the fragrance of gardenias, and this plant is no exception.
  • Grows to: 1-3'
  • Sun Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun
  • Plant Type: Fragrant
  • Bloom Season: Intermittent
Connecticut
Danielson
General Pershing\'s Double Red Oleander
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

General Pershing boasts big beautiful double red blossoms in large bouquets at the ends of weeping stems. Salt tolerant, drought resistant, deer resistant, and adaptable to a variety of soil types although they do appreciate good drainage and seem to...
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Grows To: 6-12'H x 8-12'W
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
HibisQs Multi-Tropic Red Tropical Hibiscus, Chinese Hibiscus
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

For more on how to successfully grow Tropical Hibiscus in portions of zones 9 and 10 see the following publication from Texas A&M's AgriLife Extension service titled " Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) For Galveston County and the Texas Upper...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11,(9A?,9B?)
  • Soil & Moisture: Moderately moist, well-drained, preferably mildly acidic, moderately fertile soils.
  • Outdoor Light: *Full sun, Mostly sunny, Part shade
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
  • Deer Resistance: Sometimes Bothered - Occasionally Severely
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
Louisiana
Merryville
India Rubber Vine, Palay Rubber Vine, Purple Allamanda
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Please plant responsibly as well as consider removing and disposing of the large seed pods. For more information please visit the Big Island Invasive Species Committee's website or more specifically their Rubbervine page.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Native To / Origin: Africa - Madagascar
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Louisiana
Merryville
Hawaiian Snowbush
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Really will brighten those shady spots. Can be grown in sun or shade. Compact grower. Beautiful variegated foliage with lots of white leaf coloration. This is the smaller version, showing more white as compared to Breynia disticha or Japanese Snowbush,...
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Light shade
  • Grows To: 2'H x 2'W
  • pH Range: Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Lemon Yellow Rosemallow, Sun Hibiscus, Wildestokroos
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

May reach 9-12'H in frost free climates. In zones 8 and 9 where the Lemon-Yellow Hibiscus may be grown as a perennial it should be established in the garden in spring once all danger of frost has past and the ground temperature has begun to warm.
  • Grows To: 30-48"H x 30-48"W and larger in mild climates
  • Native To / Origin: Tropical Africa, Temperate Asia
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained, average moist soils. Somewhat drought resistant once well-established.
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
Louisiana
Merryville
Pink Princess Philodendron
Prices start at : 19.99 USD

The black to deep burgundy, glossy, heart-shaped tropical foliage is splashed and flecked with white and pink. This is a slow growing vine-like philodendron which can be trained to a support or allowed to trail.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Indoor Light: Medium Indirect Light
Louisiana
Merryville
Red Velvet Mussaenda, Ashanti Blood Plant, Red Flag Bush, Tropical Dogwood, Prophet\'s Tears, Virgin Tree
Prices start at : 14.99 USD

Cream to yellow colored star-like blooms stand boldly against the ruffled red velvet-like bracts. This is a member of the Rubiaceae or Gardenia/Madder/Coffee family and will enjoy conditions similar to Gardenia and Ixora.
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Grows To: 6'H x 5'W, Vine to 25-30'L
Louisiana
Merryville
Golden Plume
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

3-4" high fuzzy yellow spikes of tubular flowers are borne throughout the year on this easily grown tropical. The wide dark green foliage makes a nice foil for the spikes of yellow flowers.
  • Native To / Origin: Brazil
  • Indoor Light: High
  • Outdoor Light: Part shade, Light shade
  • Grows To: 2-3'H x 2-3'W
Louisiana
Merryville