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Abutilon darwinii x striatum - Fireball (yellow-red veined flower)

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5384 Abutilon darwinii x striatum - Fireball (yellow-red veined flower)

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Also known as A. x hybridum Fireball, and Abutilon Biltmore Ballgown, this is one of the many lovely hybrids between A. darwinii and A. striatum, with maple-like leaves and bell-flowers whose petals are recurved, turning in slightly at the bottom. Flowers are fiery red, as one would imagine, with prominent red veins accenting the surface. Happy plants can reach 8-10 ft tall, though pruning easily adjusts the size. Best with plentiful summer water and fertilizer. Less hardy than many, preferring temperatures that only occasionally drop into the 20s F, USDA zone 9. Placement out of wind with overhead protection and plentiful mulch help in less than balmy climates.
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Abutilon megapotamicum - Brazilian Bell-flower

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6055 Abutilon megapotamicum - Brazilian Bell-flower

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Brazilian Bell-flower is a fun and easy-to-grow hummingbird magnet for the perennial border. In the garden or in a hanging container, it spreads to several feet wide in a single season. In the wild, Abutilon megapotamicum reaches 8' tall, but in cultivation arely exceeds 5' tall, and less when grown as a potted plant. During warm months, the plants are laden with cool 2" hanging lantern-like flowers composed of red calyces above the yellow petals, ending with its bright red privates dangling beneath... all carefully arranged between the thumb-sized green leaves.
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Abutilon megapotamicum variegata - Variegated Brazilian Bell-flower

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6056 Abutilon megapotamicum variegata - Variegated Brazilian Bell-flower

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Variegated form. Brazilian Bell-flower is a fun and easy-to-grow hummingbird magnet for the perennial border. In the garden or in a hanging container, it spreads to several feet wide in a single season. In the wild, Abutilon megapotamicum reaches 8' tall, but in cultivation rarely exceeds 5' tall, and less when grown as a potted plant. During warm months, the plants are laden with cool 2" hanging lantern-like flowers composed of red calyces above the yellow petals, ending with its bright red privates dangling beneath... all carefully arranged between the thumb-sized green leaves.
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Abutilon pictum Thompsonii - Golden Rain Flowering Maple

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6118 Abutilon pictum Thompsonii - Golden Rain Flowering Maple

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Regular water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Abutilon pictum is a fast-growing tropical flowering shrub is prized for its speckled, maple-shaped leaves and showy, coral-orange flowers. A beautiful accent or border shrub in frost-free areas, with an upright form that is easily espaliered against a wall. A showy container accent in bright patio or indoor locations, fun and easy-to-grow hummingbird magnet for the perennial border.
Thompsonii is a showy variety with golden leaf variegation and peach colored flowers with red veins. Great container specimen.
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6 plants in stock

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Aloysia virgata - Almond Bush

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3492 Aloysia virgata - Almond Bush

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Almond Bush, White flowers have strong almond scent.
Slender, densely branched deciduous shrub, 3 to 10 feet tall, 8 feet in spread. Fragrant foliage. White to yellow flowers appear in spring to fall with strong almond scent. attractive to butterflies and bees. This is a honey plant. Low water use, drought tolerant.
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Anisacanthus quadrifidus - Hummingbird Bush

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3212 Anisacanthus quadrifidus - Hummingbird Bush

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Moderate water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Hummingbird Bush, Flame Acanthus. From midsummer through frost, flame acanthus is covered with long, slender, red or orange blooms that hummingbirds love. It is a drought tolerant, heat-loving small shrub that works as well in the perennial border as it does as an informal hedge or speciman plant. It is a good choice for sites with poor soils and reflected heat, hardy throughout zone 8.
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Antigonon leptopus - Mexican Coral Vine

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1334 Antigonon leptopus - Mexican Coral Vine

Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Invasive Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Mexican Coral Vine, Coral Creeper - fast-growing delicate vine with bright pink flowers. Cold hardy! Very fast growing, will cover a fece in one season. Blooms most of the year.
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Aphelandra hartwegiana - Yellow Aphelandra

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5143 Aphelandra hartwegiana - Yellow Aphelandra

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Shade Semi-shade Regular water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Yellow Aphelandra. Yellow flowers emerge out of long orange stalks in the fall time. Pretty and unusual! A tall, shrubby perennial with very long terminal inflorescences that are very unique and showy, with yellow flowers protruding from orange calyces in succession over many days. Grows nicely in full sun in south Florida, but it will also tolerate quite shady conditions.
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Aphelandra scabra - Pink Candy Aphelandra

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5380 Aphelandra scabra - Pink Candy Aphelandra

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Shade Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

This is a new introduction, quite unique flowering plant from S America. Like all aphelandras, it has showy flowers that are loved by hummingbirds. The flowers of this variety are bright pink, up to 2 inch long, and tubular. They are 2-lipped, fuzzy and they bloom for one day before wilting. The A. scabra inflorescence is candle-like and the prepubescent flower spikes can grow up to 6 inch in height. The inflorescence has overlapping green bracts that are tinged with yellow and orange and they have extrafloral nectaries. Each day only one or two flowers open along the inflorescence to prevent self-pollination.
It is a great addition to a collectible tropical butterfly garden. Can grow into 4-5" tall bushy specimen. Blooms sporadically during warm season. Tolerates both full sun or filtered light.
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Aphelandra sinclairiana - Panama Queen

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1382 Aphelandra sinclairiana - Panama Queen

Large shrub 5-10 ft Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Panama Queen - a very rare plant with extremely tropical look, fragrant flowers of unusual color combination: orange and pink.
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Aristolochia gigantea - Giant Pelican Flower

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1017 Aristolochia gigantea - Giant Pelican Flower

Vine or creeper Full sun Regular water Moderate water Dry conditions Unusual color Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Invasive

Pelican flower - large flower variety. One of the most popular ornamental vines. Brown flower is very unusual-looking.
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Aristolochia littoralis (elegans) - Calico flower

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2585 Aristolochia littoralis (elegans) - Calico flower

Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water White/off-white flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Invasive Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Dwarf Pelican flower, Calico flower. Easy to grow, fast growing vine with curious flowers, relatively cold hardy (to some frost). Flowers are similar to A. gigantea, but smaller size (4-5").
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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot, large plant on trelis

3 plants in stock

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Aristolochia trilobata Birthwort

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3449 Aristolochia trilobata Birthwort

Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Unusual color Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Dutchman's Pipe, Bejuco de Santiago. Pale green nepenthes shaped flowers striped tan with a long tail. Deeply lobed glossy leaves with light veins. It is quite adaptable and can be grown in subtropical areas, does well in low light conditions and can be grown indoors.
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Asclepias curassavica - Milkweed, Butterfly Weed

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1020 Asclepias curassavica - Milkweed, Butterfly Weed

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Moderate water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Irritating Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Butterfly weed - great butterfly attractor! Drought tolerant, tough plant.
This plant is very attractive to butterflies. Long bloom period from late spring throughout the summer. Flowers are a nectar source for many butterflies and leaves are a food source for monarch butterfly larvae (caterpillars).
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$19.95

Asclepias incarnata - Swamp Milkweed

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6077 Asclepias incarnata - Swamp Milkweed

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Bog or aquatic Keep soil moist Regular water Moderate water Pink flowers Irritating Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Great butterfly plant for both wet or dry locations! This pretty flower is an erect, clump-forming, Missouri native plant which is commonly found in swamps, river bottomlands and wet meadows. It grows to 3-4' tall on branching stems. Small, fragrant, pink to mauve flowers (1/4" wide) are followed by attractive seed pods (to 4" long) which split open when ripe releasing silky-haired seeds easily carried by the wind. Flowers are very attractive to butterflies as a nectar source. In addition, swamp milkweed is an important food source for the larval stage of Monarch butterflies. Easily grown in full sun. Tolerant of average well-drained soils in cultivation even though the species is native to swamps and wet meadows.
Use for sunny borders, stream/pond banks, butterfly gardens. A good plant for low spots or other moist areas in the landscape.
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Asclepias verticillata - Whorled milkweed

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5979 Asclepias verticillata - Whorled milkweed

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Fragrant Irritating Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

A widely adaptable and tough Florida native flower that is a favorite food for larval butterflies. It is a common late season host plant for monarch larvae. The fine-textured foliage provides a dark green backdrop for the clusters of sweet-scented white flowers that appear in June and July.
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Asystasia gangetica - Ganges Purple Primrose

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5181 Asystasia gangetica - Ganges Purple Primrose

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Blue/lavender/purple flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Purple Primrose, Chinese Violet. Low growing perennial with pretty purple glowers, blooming throughout warm season. Can be used as a mass planting under large trees and borders in full sun, semi-shade or full shade. It is also a good container plant. Leaves have been eaten as spinach in India.
This ground cover thrives in semi-shade and will also grow in sunny spots if it receives adequate moisture. It can be planted in any soil in the garden, but will do better if plenty of compost is added.
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Asystasia gangetica Alba - Ganges White Primrose

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6082 Asystasia gangetica Alba - Ganges White Primrose

White Primrose, Chinese Violet. Low growing perennial with pretty white glowers, blooming throughout warm season. Can be used as a mass planting under large trees and borders in full sun, semi-shade or full shade. It is also a good container plant. Leaves have been eaten as spinach in India.
This ground cover thrives in semi-shade and will also grow in sunny spots if it receives adequate moisture. It can be planted in any soil in the garden, but will do better if plenty of compost is added.
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Barleria lupulina - Hophead Philippine Violet

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3201 Barleria lupulina - Hophead Philippine Violet

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Hophead Philippine Violet. Medicinal plant from India with showy striped leaves, yellow flowers and thorns. Attracts butterflies. Red-brown branches, flowers bloom in clusters. Traditional and therapeutic use is anti-inflammatory for insect bites, herpes simplex use by its fresh leaves, and roots for anti-inflammatory centipede bites.
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Bauhinia bidentata - Orange Orchid Vine

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4226 Bauhinia bidentata - Orange Orchid Vine

Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Vigorous woody vine with large leaves and bright orange flowers, rare color for bauhinia. The plant can tolerate light freeze once established, however young plants must be kept in frost-free environment or protected.
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Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree

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1310 Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Big tree > 20 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Pink flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree. The most beautiful of all orchid trees. The largest flowers, brightly colored. Winter bloomer. Very hard to find!
These trees start flowering in very small size, when only 2-3 ft tall!
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Bauhinia corymbosa (phanera)

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2033 Bauhinia corymbosa (phanera)

Large shrub 5-10 ft Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Blue/lavender/purple flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Vining bauhinia, Climbing Bauhinia. Large plants on trellises. Fast growing, perfect landscape plant, controllable fine vine that is covered with flowers from spring to fall.
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Bauhinia galpinii (punctata) - Pride of De Kaap

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2034 Bauhinia galpinii (punctata) - Pride of De Kaap

Large shrub 5-10 ft Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Pride of De Kaap, Nasturtium Bauhinia - compact shrub with large red orchid-like flowers.
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Bauhinia jenningsii - Cows Tongue

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6094 Bauhinia jenningsii - Cows Tongue

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Pink flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Cows Tongue, Lengua de Vaca, Fused-leaf Orchid Tree.
This unusual Bauhinia has a single "fused" leaf structure, unlike most bauhinias with a split "camel-foot" shaped leaves.
It has pendant flowers coming in groups, of very pretty pink and yellow combination color, resembling Fuchsia or Lonicera flowers. Buds are pink, thick, cylindrical, shaped like a cow tong, hence the common name.
Grows into a small tree or a large bush. Great for small yards that welcome butterflies and humming birds.
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Bauhinia madagascariensis - Red Butterfly Orchid Tree

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6061 Bauhinia madagascariensis - Red Butterfly Orchid Tree

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

This rare plant is one of the most spectacular Orchid trees in cultivation. Flowers and extremely showy, look like scarlet butterflies with bright yellow stripes at the base of each petal. It grows into a small tree or bush. Plant in in full sun to get the most of its flowering season. Rare collectible species. Fast growing.
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