Wedelia trilobata Creeping Daisy

Wedelia trilobata is native to the northern part of South America and the West Indies. It is a creeping evergreen perennial that roots at the leaf nodes and spreads widely. The leaves are ovate and usually 3 lobed. The flower is a yellow daisy-like flower that is approximately 1 inch across. The plant makes an [...]

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Viburnum tinus ‘Compactum’ Spring Bouquet

Spring Bouquet Viburnum is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery, dark, green leaves. The new stems flush wine-red then fade to green. Viburnum tinus ‘Compactum’ has dense fragrant white to light pink flowers in the spring. The fruit is a blue black berry in the fall. This Viburnum has a round compact upright growth habit [...]

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Trachelospermum asiaticum Asian Jasmine

Trachelospermum asiaticum is originally from southeast Asia and are made up of climbing or twining plants. They are moderately frost hardy and grow in full sun to full shade. Asian Jasmine has oval leaves 1-2 inches long that are glossy and dark green. It has a compact habit and will grow prostrate on the ground [...]

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Ternstroemia gymnanthera Japanese Cleyera

The Japanese Cleyera is an evergreen shrub with leathery, green foliage, the leaves flush a bronzy-red color and are very shiney. Japanese Cleyera has small, yellowish-white flowers that are very fragrant. Ternstroemia gymnanthera is a great substitute for Red Tip Photinia and can be used as a hedge, container, foundation or poolside plant. It grows [...]

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Tecoma ‘Orange Star’ Orange Star Esperanza

This plant is a orange flowering Tecoma that is very similar in looks to Tecoma stans Yellow Bells. Tecoma ‘Orange Star’ is an evergreen and can reach 12′ tall with a 6′ spread at maturity.

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Tecoma stans ‘Gold Star’ Yellow Bells, Esperanza

Tecoma stans ‘Gold Star’ has a very long flowering season, from early summer to late fall. This is a shrub or small tree that reaches 15-20 feet in height and can be pruned heavily after flowering to keep it compact . The flowers are bright yellow in color, 2 inches long with trumpet shape and [...]

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Strobilanthes dyeranus Persian Shield

Persian Shield is a beautiful foliage plant with a unique coloring that you absolutely can not get with any other plant. It grows to about 5’ with bright purple leaves and green veins, and as if that isn’t beautiful enough, it looks like it has been dry- brushed with silver, creating an iridescent glow. Strobilanthes [...]

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Setcreasea pallida ‘Purple Heart’ Purple Heart

Setcreasea pallida ‘Purple Heart’ is a native to Mexico that is related to Wandering Jew, it is also known by the name Tradescantia pallida ‘Purpurea’.  It has lance shaped leaves that sometimes get as big as 7 inches and is loved for it’s dark purple color.  In mid summer Purple Heart will have small pink [...]

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Salvia leucantha ‘Santa Barbara’ Compact Mexican Bush Sage P.P. #12949

Salvia leucantha ‘Santa Barbara’ P.P. #12949is very similar to the species Mexican Bush Sage only it is more compact and will not need to be pruned as often. The flowers are a velvety purple rose color with a lighter purple lip. This Salvia will bloom from Fall until frost and is great for attracting hummingbirds [...]

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Salvia leucantha Mexican Bush Sage

Salvia leucantha is native to Mexico and tropical Central America this Salvia is a great addition to that sunny spot in any garden! Does well in areas with full sun and dry soil, this Salvia performs well in the garden. The foliage is linear in shape and is fuzzy in texture, the flowers are lavender [...]

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