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Acalypha hispaniolae (pendula) - Kittens Tail

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4796 Acalypha hispaniolae (pendula) - Kittens Tail

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Dry conditions Red/crimson/vinous flowers

Dwarf Cat Tails, Kitten's Tail, Trailing Acalypha. A spectacular plant for a hanging basket, container or ground cover. Foxtail-shaped bright red flowers year around!
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Acmella oleracea - Toothache Plant, Botox Plant

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5385 Acmella oleracea - Toothache Plant, Botox Plant

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Yellow/orange flowers Edible Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Toothache Plant is a medicinal herb that has been used for generations to manage the pain of toothaches. Both the leaves and the attractive golden flowers can be used as a natural anesthetic. Simply chew the leaves or flowers for a few seconds then you will experience a tingling and numbing sensation in your mouth. Cooked leaves lose their strong flavor and may be used as leafy greens. Both fresh and cooked leaves are used in dishes such as stews in northern Brazil. Flavor is described as having an odor of citrus, herbal, tropical or musty odor, and its taste can be pungent, cooling, tingling, numbing, or effervescent. Acmella Oleracea extract is considered a natural alternative to Botox. Applied topically, Acmella Oleracea reportedly reduces muscle tension, reducing facial wrinkles caused by tense or contracted facial muscles.
The plant is a small, erect, it grows quickly and bears gold and red inflorescences. It is frost-sensitive but perennial in warmer climates. Can be grown in a container and as a houseplant.
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Alocasia Baby Ray - Dwarf Stingray

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5537 Alocasia Baby Ray - Dwarf Stingray

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Semi-shade Regular water Ornamental foliage Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant

This is a very compact variety of popular Stingray. It stays compact as low as 2-3 ft! Great for container gardens and small spaces.
The rounded leaves have the normal lobed rear but come to a long point and truly resemble the body of a stingray complete with tail.
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Alocasia Tiny Dancers

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5966 Alocasia Tiny Dancers

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Bog or aquatic Ornamental foliage Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Unknown name

Alocasia Tiny Dancers is an unusual aroid that only grows about 14" tall with bright green stems and leaves that have a slightly cupped form. Its growth habit, however, gives the appearance of a full bushy plant as the stems emerge at different times, giving it a tiered effect. One of the best houseplants for its ease of care. Keep it moist, go light on the fertilizer and grow in a partially sunlit window if it is an indoor houseplant. It also makes an ideal plant for an outdoor patio due to its unique form.
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Amorphophallus bulbifer - Voodoo lily

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2022 Amorphophallus bulbifer - Voodoo lily

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Shade Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers Unusual color Ornamental foliage Red/crimson/vinous flowers Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Voodoo lily, Devils tongue, Snake Palm, Corpse flower. Amorphophallus bulbifer is one of the prettiest of the Voodoo Lilies and the inflorescence doesn't smell that bad compared to others of the genus. Amorphophallus only blooms when mature and even so it doesn't bloom every year. The unpleasant smell that the flower omits is only present for a few hours after the flower opens. If the flower is pollinated (normally by flies if the plant is outside) it will take 1 year for the plant to mature its seeds. The seed stalk is very pretty with the seeds changing colors from green to red. During this time the tuber will not produce a leaf.
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Anthurium obtusum

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5900 Anthurium obtusum

Small shrub 2-5 ft Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Unusual color Ornamental foliage Red/crimson/vinous flowers Unknown name

Compact anthurium from Caribbean. Popular climbing epiphyte, great for shade tropical gardens, greenhouse, or indoor culture.
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Anthurium scandens - Pearl Laceleaf

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5922 Anthurium scandens - Pearl Laceleaf

Vine or creeper Small shrub 2-5 ft Shade Semi-shade Epiphyte Regular water Ornamental foliage

Pearl Laceleaf. Anthurium scandens is known from southern Mexico and the West Indies to southern Brazil. This is the most widespread aroid in the New World and, doubtless, the most ecologically diverse as well, occurring in tropical moist, premontane wet, tropical wet, premontane rain, and lower montane rain forest life zones. This is a creeping epiphytic aroid with a aerial roots along the stem. Produces small clumps of pale lavender to almost while berries. Very cute container specimen and a great houseplant.
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Arachis glabrata - Ornamental Peanut

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5037 Arachis glabrata - Ornamental Peanut

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Yellow/orange flowers Edible

This is a perfect ground cover. The peanut produced a thick mat of low-growing greenery, which makes for a very attractive lawn. Imagine having the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful lawn without the hassles of constant watering, fertilizing and mowing. This dream can become a reality with the inedible perennial peanut.
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Aronia melanocarpa - Chokeberry Viking

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5492 Aronia melanocarpa - Chokeberry Viking

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade White/off-white flowers Fragrant Deciduous Edible Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

A very cold hardy fruiting plant, Chokeberry is cultivated as ornamental and as food product. Enjoy them in an array of foods as they are rich in vitamins.
Cultivar Viking was selected in Europe for use in orchards but gardeners quickly discovered it’s many attributes as a landscape plant. Masses of fragrant, white flowers bloom in spring. Gorgeous red fall colors and extra large berries follow the glossy summer foliage. Persistent, purplish black berries are high in nutrients and can be used for pies and jellies. USDA hardiness zone 3-9.
One of the true super fruits, they are high in antioxidants with huge health benefits. This fruit is used in Eastern Europe in holistic medicine for lowering blood pressure. Fruit should be consumed with caution as excessive amount can cause significant blood pressure drop.
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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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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 micans - Yellow Philippine Violet, Giant Yellow Shrimp

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1259 Barleria micans - Yellow Philippine Violet, Giant Yellow Shrimp

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

Yellow Philippine Violet, Giant Yellow Shrimp - rare variety, blooming size.
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Barleria repens South Africa - Small Bush Violet, Pink Creeper

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4806 Barleria repens South Africa - Small Bush Violet, Pink Creeper

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

Barleria repens South Africa - Small Bush Violet, Pink Creeper. It usually forms a rounded to spreading bushy shrub, 2 ft high by 3 ft wide, but sometimes also climbs/leans into nearby trees and shrubs. Flowers are fairly large, and are a deep purple-mauve or pink-red, appearing from late spring to autumn. Pest-free and fairly frost-tolerant, it can take sun or light shade.
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Boesenbergia rotunda - Chinese ginger

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4481 Boesenbergia rotunda - Chinese ginger

Small shrub 2-5 ft Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Unusual color Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Edible

Chinese ginger, Fingerroot. Boesenbergia rotunda is a medicinal and culinary herb from China and Southeast Asia. It is widely used in Javanese cuisine in Indonesia. In Thai cooking it is called krachai. In the west it is usually found pickled or frozen. Kra Chai is used as an antiflatulent, expels air and nurtures strength. Used as a male tonic, vigor, health promotion, longevity, aphrodisiac.
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Brugmansia Super Nova - White Angel Trumpet

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1032 Brugmansia Super Nova - White Angel Trumpet

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Poisonous or toxic Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

White Angels Trumpet. Fragrant flowers, fast growing plant. Relatively cold hardy. Can take some freeze, and will grow back even if damaged in winter.
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Bulbine frutescens - Orange African Bulbine

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5237 Bulbine frutescens - Orange African Bulbine

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft Full sun Dry conditions Yellow/orange flowers

Bulbine grows best in full sun, has succulent foliage, and produces racemes of star-shaped yellow with orange flowers in the summer months. Very undemanding plant, it grows well in a well-drained soil and is also very tolerant of poor, dry soil. Be careful not to over water.
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Burbidgea schizocheila - Voodoo Flame Ginger

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5024 Burbidgea schizocheila - Voodoo Flame Ginger

Small shrub 2-5 ft Semi-shade Epiphyte Regular water Moderate water Yellow/orange flowers

A dwarf ginger that is hard to find, but well worth it. Intermittently throughout the year, bright golden-orange cones will appear above the glossy dark green, maroon-backed leaves. Individual flowers will open and last for a period of about two weeks during each bloom cycle. Has a very upright growth habit. An excellent indoor plant, it should be kept out of direct sunlight as this will scorch the leaves, and should be kept in a container even outdoors, as they are very cold-tender and must be brought inside in the fall. When repotting, take care that only the roots are burried in the soil or potting medium, as it is a bit of an epiphyte (air plant) and the rhyzome must remain above ground level.
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Calathea makoyana - Peacock plant

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3298 Calathea makoyana - Peacock plant

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft Shade Semi-shade Keep soil moist Ornamental foliage

Calathea, Peacock plant. Handsomely patterned foliage.
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Callisia fragrans - Golden Tendril

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3929 Callisia fragrans - Golden Tendril

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Shade Semi-shade Moderate water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Russian Holistic Medicinal Plant. Callisia fragrans is a low growing plant that has waxy leaves that have a slight purplish color underneath, reminding maize with alternating placement on its stem. Green leaves that will turn purplish at the edges when placed in strong light. It has small, white fragrant flowers arranged in clusters of three. This is a good groundcover for mild, moderately dry climates, as well as a nice container or hanging basket plant. With a good care Callissia fragrans can reach more than 3 feet high as an indoor plant. In this case you need to make a support to it that the plant wouldn't broken under its own weight.
It is not only a decoration plant, it has wide medicinal use in Europe and Russia. Active biological substances that are in Callissia fragrans can struggle with any types of infections, stimulate metabolic processes, strengthen immunity and circulatory system, has positive influence on growths. Substances from steroid group contained in Callissia fragrans give it these wonderful possibilities.
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Calotropis gigantea - Giant milkweed, Arka, 3 gal pot

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2233 Calotropis gigantea - Giant milkweed, Arka, 3 gal pot

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun 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 Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Giant milkweed, Giant Calotrope - Lilac colored flowers can be seen all through the year, great butterfly attractor. A tough and hardy plant, drought tolerant, good for hot sites.
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Cestrum newelli - Butterfly flower, Red Cestrum

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1045 Cestrum newelli - Butterfly flower, Red Cestrum

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

Butterfly flower, Red cestrum. An winter blooming butterfly attractor! Beautiful deep red flower clusters. Low water need once establish.
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Chlorophytum orchidanteroides - Mandarin Plant

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5540 Chlorophytum orchidanteroides - Mandarin Plant

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft Shade Semi-shade Epiphyte Moderate water Ornamental foliage

A beautiful rosette of shiny dark green pointed leaves with a heart of glowing orange. Dark green foliage grows from a central crown with basal offshoots. Rich colors in pink or orange form from the base of the leaf up through the midrib. It is a colorful relative to the well-known houseplant favorite, the Spider Plant. May be used as a potted plant, in mixed containers, or as a specimen shrub in the tropical landscape. Grows under the same tolerances indoors as a spider plant. For brightest colors, remove basal sprouts as they appear to avoid basal crowding which will hide the colored growth. It seeds itself prolifically. Does not like full sun, let get fairly dry before watering.
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