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Abelia 'Edward Goucher'

Abelia 'Edward Goucher' is an amazing plant species, boasting bright variegated foliage, fragrant white flowers, and breathtaking red-purple stems. The leaves of 'Edward Goucher' are green with a creamy yellow edge, making it an eye-catching addition to any garden. During midsummer, the shrub becomes covered in fragrant white flowers that attract bees and hummingbirds. As the season advances, ‘Edward Goucher’s showy stems begin to turn a beautiful red-purple. This Abelia is a great choice for border planting, privacy hedges, and flowering shrubs. It's perfect for creating a standout look for any garden.

Zones 6 – 9

Abelia 'Rose Creek'

Abelia 'Rose Creek' is an amazing plant species for any garden! It grows as an evergreen shrub, with a rounded habit and silver-green foliage. It features clusters of lavender-pink, bell-shaped flowers throughout the summer that attract butterflies and other pollinators. It's versatile, growing best in partial shade to full sun, and can easily reach up to 6 feet in height with a spread of 4 to 6 feet! Its thick foliage is quite resistant to deer, and its drought tolerant quality makes it easy to maintain. Plant it by itself as a specimen, or in groups for a showier display. Abelia 'Rose Creek' is a great choice for gardens of all sizes!

Zones 6 – 9

Ensete ventricosum

The Abyssinian Banana is a remarkable tropical plant that illustrates nature's infinite beauty. It flourishes in sunny, humid environments, and it is drought tolerant. Its bright red and green leaves and beautiful yellow flowers provide a stunning contrast to a garden's verdant vegetation. Not only is this plant eye-catching, it has many practical uses. The stems are edible and can be cooked, while the leaves can be used in weaving and as shade against the sun. Plus, it has remarkable durability. This species of banana will survive moderate frosts and can tolerate poor and dry soils. With its stunning visual appeal and practical uses, the Abyssinian Banana is an amazing addition to any outdoor space.

Zones 10 – 11

Atriplex glabriuscula var. acadiensis

Acadian Saltbush is an evergreen shrub native to eastern North America. It grows in dry, sandy soils of coasts and inland ridges, tolerating drought and salt. The leaves are oval or triangular with toothed margins and green on top with gray or white hairs underneath. Its flowers are inconspicuous, but it produces clusters of tiny fruits. Acadian Saltbush is a valuable source of food for birds and mammals and provides shelter. It is used in coastal restoration projects to stabilize dunes and increase biodiversity.

Acaena inermis 'Purpurea'

Acaena inermis 'Purpurea' is an amazing plant species that is often referred to as the Purple Rodless Briar. This dynamic species is highly adaptive and can thrive in poor soil, as well as in full sun and partial shade. In addition to having gorgeous color, it also offers low-maintenance with minimal pruning requirements. This dynamic plant also has a fast growth rate and is capable of reaching heights of up to 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Filled with berry-like fruits that come in bronze, silver and purple colors, this species adds beauty and value to any garden. It's perfect for borders, rock gardens and even as ground cover. With its attractive foliage and bold color, Acaena inermis 'Purpurea' is truly amazing and worth adding to the landscape.

Zones 5 – 9

Aconitum delphiniifolium subsp. paradoxum

Aconit Paradoxal is a unique European species of Aconitum, a genus of poisonous flowering plants commonly known as monkshoods. It is easily identified by its butterfly-like flowers and deeply veined, deeply cut leaves that have a cobweb-like texture. This species is endemic to the Pyrenees mountain range in France. It is an early spring bloomer, and can be found sporadically in disturbed pastures and dry, sunny slopes. Its blooms are pale blue or pale purple in color, and it produces a small dark green seedhead after flowering. As with all Aconitum species, Aconit Paradoxal should be handled with care, and should not be eaten or ingested.

Actaea x ludovici

Actée De Louis-Marie, also known as Actaea x ludovici, is a perennial flowering plant native to North America. It has large, eye-catching dark burgundy foliage with tightly clustered white flowers that appear in spring. This is a low-maintenance plant that grows in moist, partly shaded areas and makes a great addition to any garden or outdoor space. It is also deer-and rabbit-resistant, making it a great choice for those looking for a more wildlife-friendly plant. The Actée De Louis-Marie is a great choice for gardeners looking for a striking foliage shade that requires minimal effort to maintain.

Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'

Adam's needle is a flowering evergreen plant with leathery, pointed leaves that can grow up to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide. The leaves are yellow-green, sometimes variegated with cream and gold. The Color Guard variety has dramatic yellow margins around each leaf. Its longtime bloom period of June-July brings fragrant white flowers that share the air with an intensely sweet smell. Adam's needle is proud to be drought-tolerant and has beautiful bloom clusters to show off for years. It is a perfect addition to a variety of landscapes due to its cold-hardiness, bright color and long flowering season.

Zones 4 – 10

Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge'

Adam's needle (Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge') is a popular and striking perennial succulent. Great for growing indoors or outdoors, it's evergreen and low-maintenance. Its broad sword-shaped leathery leaves have attractive "stiff" silver stripes and wavy edges making it a stunning feature plant or garden border plant. Its bright white bell-shaped flowers appear in summer and are fragrant at night. Drought resistant, it can be planted in full sun or partial shade making it great for dry and sunny locations. With minimal care, it will continue to look beautiful, adding exotic and structural form and texture to any area of your garden.

Zones 4 – 9

Yucca filamentosa

Adam's needle is a species of evergreen perennial flowering plant native to the southeastern United States. It is also known as Spanish bayonet, and can grow up to 8 feet in height. This hardy plant has sword-shaped leaves in rosettes and is tolerant of winter temperatures, making it an ideal ornamental for cold climates. Its long blooming period of yellow and white blooms attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. The fibrous flowering stalk makes it an attractive architectural highlight in the garden. Adam's Needle continues to stand out in the garden due to its drought resistance and tolerance of even clay-rich soils.

Zones 5 – 10

Rehmannia glutinosa

Rehmannia glutinosa, commonly known as adhesive rehmannia, is a species of flowering plant native to China and Japan. This perennial herb grows up to 1m in height and has a deep-rooted, woody stem. Its leaves are deep green, heart-shaped and covered in a thin layer of velvety hairs. Rehmannia glutinosa has attractive yellow and purple flowers, which bloom during the summer months. All parts of the plant have medicinal and therapeutic properties, particularly the root which has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. The prickly tuberous root can be dried and ground into a powder which acts as an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent. Adhesive rehmannia is an easy-to-grow plant and can be propagated from both cuttings and its seed pods.

Zones 7 – 10

Campanula garganica 'Dickson's Gold'

Adriatic bellflower (Campanula garganica 'Dickson's Gold') is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking vibrant and eye-catching plants. Its beautiful, bright yellow-gold flowers look absolutely stunning against lush green foliage. It blooms for an extended period and is a delight in the garden from late spring to early summer. It’s hardy and low-maintenance, requiring little pruning or deadheading. Deer and rabbit resistant, it’s well-suited to cottage and rock gardens, combining wonderfully with other sun-loving plants. It's drought tolerant too as long as it's planted in a well-drained soil. Truly a magnificent addition to any garden.

Zones 5 – 7

Scadoxus multiflorus

African blood lily (Scadoxus multiflorus) is a perennial flowering plant, native to Southern and Eastern Africa. Its bright green foliage is covered with small spines, forming a thick clump, with a grey bloom. Producing tall, striking flowers with deep red petals and yellow anthers, African blood lily easily stands out as a vibrant addition to any garden. Its flowers appearing in the late summer to autumn months, they require direct sunlight and well-drained soil to thrive. Cultivating African blood lilies in your garden can help to bring in hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Zones 9 – 11

Arctotis hybrida

The African daisy (Arctotis hybrida) is an amazing specimen of flower, with stunning white and orange petals that spread wide and proud. Perfect for both the garden bed and vase, the African daisy will bring a touch of sunshine to any spot. Along with its showy flowers, this species produces a sweet, strong scent that will linger in the air. Easy to grow and maintain, African daisies are an ideal choice for any garden. A true symbol of beauty and life, the African daisy is an amazing way to brighten any space.

Zones 9 – 11

Osteospermum (group)

African Daisy is a genus of perennial flowering plants native to South Africa. With over 100 species of vibrant colors and large, cup-shaped flowers, the African Daisy is a beautiful addition to any garden. They are also drought-tolerant and need little maintenance. Their long-lasting blooms make them perfect for flower beds and overflowing containers, and they come in a variety of colors including white, pink, yellow, and purple. African Daisies require well-drained soil and full sun for best results, and while they are not overly demanding, they do prefer to be well-watered. They are a wonderful choice for those wishing to add a touch of color and life to their garden.

Zones 10 – 11

Osteospermum 'Wildside'

Zones 10 – 11

Pennisetum macrourum

African Feather Grass (Pennisetum macrourum) is an elegant ornamental grass native to Southern Africa. With delicate, fine-textured blades that wave in the slightest breeze, the plant is a living piece of art. It adds texture and movement to any garden, its narrow foliage transitioning from yellow to green before maturing to a deep purple shade. Plants grow up to four feet tall, making it a great specimen for a container or garden border. In late summer, plumes of feathery pink inflorescences appear adding even more interest. African Feather Grass is drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant, and able to take some shade. It's an ideal accent plant to bring life to any outdoor space.

Zones 8 – 10

Afrocarpus gracilior

The African Fern Pine (Afrocarpus gracilior) is an amazing sight to behold. Native to the African highland forests, its attractive, bright green foliage stands out against its greyish-brown trunk. Its bushy, spreading branches and evergreen needles make it an excellent choice for a privacy screen or stand-alone tree. In addition to its beauty, this species is incredibly low maintenance and can thrive even in challenging and dry weather conditions. Its sturdy bark and shallow roots provide resistance to wind and fire, making it an ideal choice for areas prone to high winds and extreme temperatures. The African fern pine is a stunning and hardy addition to any landscape.

Zones 9 – 11

Agapanthus africanus

The African lily (Agapanthus Africanus) is an amazing garden flower. It's deep blue, trumpet-shaped flowers form a stunning and captivating display, particularly when planted in groups. Its glossy dark green leaves are also striking and set off the blooms perfectly. Thriving in warmer climates, African lilies are quite resistant to drought and require little care. They are easy to propagate, either by dividing their clumps or through the production of seeds. Additionally, the flowers are known to attract butterflies to the garden. African lilies are a beautiful addition to any garden and it easy to see why they have become such a popular choice.

Zones 8 – 10

Tagetes erecta

African marigold (Tagetes erecta) is an annual flowering plant from the aster family native to Mexico and Central America. Growing up to two feet tall, its pinnate leaves are a light shade of green and may be slightly toothed or lobed. The bright yellow, orange-yellow, russet, or white daisy-like flowers consist of single or multiple florets encircled by a ring of broad ray petals. The African marigold is drought tolerant and prefers well-draining soil in full sun. True to its Mexican ancestry, the blooms last late into the winter and make excellent cut flowers. A great addition to any garden, the African marigold is also an excellent companion for herbs and vegetables.

Zones 2 – 11