Common Name
and Description

Datura metel

Double Purple Datura, Devil's Trumpet - A breathtaking flower and one of the most beautiful of the Datura's. The Double Purple produces huge tumpet-like flowers with a white and purple fringed color and a double petal. Amazing blooms and very fragrant during the evening hours! Hardy to short frosts. Can be grown in containers. #1041

Datura metel alba

White Datura - A breathtaking flowering shrub producing huge tumpet-like flowers with a beautiful snow white color. Similar to some of the Brugmansia's, except the flowers open more upright. Amazing blooms and very fragrant during the evening hours! Hardy to short frosts. Can be grown in containers. Grows to 3-5ft. #1059

Dicksonia antarctica

Tasmanian Tree Fern- Famous, small-tree sized fern native to Australia and New Zealand. Hardy to 15F, this plant is commonly grown for its soft, graceful, ornamental appearance. Parts of the plant are edible as well. #827

Dracaena draco

Dragon Tree - Exotic Agave relative native to the Canary Islands. Known for its interesting growth pattern and pretty, palm-like foliage. Name comes from the red sap, once used in medicine and ancient witchcraft. Hardy to the low 20's (F), sometimes grown as a houseplant in cold climates. #842

Dyckia platyphylla

Cola Colored Dykcia - Low-growing, arid climate bromeliad known for its gorgeous, bronze-cola colored foliage. Produces red-yellow flower spikes during summer. Hardy to the 20's, needs little water and can be grown in cool climates. #860

Dyckia sp.

Dyckia Bromeliad - Arid climate tolerant bromeliad native to South American cloud forests. Great for landscape use, this is a relative of the sapphire tower producing yellow colored flowered spikes in season. We don't know the exact species. Hardy to around 32F. #839

Etlingera eliator

Pink Torch Ginger - Seeds are of the fabled tropical pink torch ginger, renowned for its pink flower bracts which grow atop stems several feet long. Clumping growth habit. Herbaceous, hardy to 32F but roots can be used to resprout in colder areas. The young buds are spicy, edible, and popular for use in some southeast Asian dishes. 10 seeds per pack. #1053

Eucalyptus citriodora

Lemon-Scented Eucalyptus - Tall Eucalyptus with beautiful, smooth gray-white bark and a wonderful lemon scent to its foliage. This Eucalyptus is commonly used to obtain essential oils, which are used in the fragrance and perfumery industry. Bears puffy, ornamental, white powder-puff flowers during spring. Hardy to about 25F. #1021

Eucalyptus deglupta

Rainbow Bark Eucalyptus, Mindanao Gum - Gorgeous tropical eucalyptus whose peeling bark exposes a bright, multi-colored trunk. Commonly planted in tropical regions, if allowed can grow to 200ft high. Hardy to 20-25F. #274 more info...

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Eucalyptus globulus

Tasmanian Blue Gum, Eucalyptus - Tall Eucalyptus with beautiful, smooth blue-gray bark and strong, aromatic foliage. This Eucalyptus is commonly used to obtain essential oils, which have considerable medicinal uses, most commonly to treat coughs and colds. Bears puffy, ornamental, white powder-puff flowers during spring. Hardy to about 25F. #1030

Eucalyptus resinifera

Red Mahogany - A tall eucalyptus known for its pretty red wood that has a resmeblance to tropical mahogany. Has rough, peeling bark and a slender profile, reaching as much as 75ft with maximum space. Hardy to the mid or low 20's. The wood has economic value in construction and furniture. #1054

Ficus benghalensis

Banyan Tree, Indian Fig - A famous tree, easily recognizable by its large aerial roots which grow down from branches. It is easily grown as a houseplant but can be grown outdoors in areas without much frost. In its natural environment it begins life as an epiphyte before developing into a freestanding tree. Similar in appearance to the rubber tree. #1048

Ficus religiosa

Bo Tree, Sacred Fig - The Bo Tree is a fig native to India. It is best known for its sacred place in Buddhism and Hinduism. It is said that under this species of tree the first Buddha attained enlightenment. Can grow to 90ft, and does well in moderate rain or tropical climates. The fruits are edible but not highly esteemed. Hardy to around 32F. #1008

Gardenia cornuta

Horned Gardenia - Medium sized, bushy tree producing beautiful and intensely fragrant white flowers. This species is similar, though with somewhat different shaped flowers than G. thunbergia. #875

Gardenia thunbergia

White Gardenia - Medium sized bush producing beautiful and intensely fragrant white flowers. The flowers are followed by large, rounded fruits. #209 more info...

Gossypium hirsutum

Cotton - Perennial shrub which produces the cotton of commerce. Seeds are from a perennial variety, (most commercial cotton grown today comes from annual strains which are replanted yearly). Hardy to the upper 20's, in cold climates it can be grown as an annual. Pretty bright yellow flowers bloom throughout warm months. #825

Grewia stolzii

Green-Petaled Cross Berry - Phalsa relative having interesting four-lobed fruits. Grows to a 3-6ft tall bush, hardy to the upper 20's. Fruits may be edible. Native to Central Africa. #837

Guaiacum officinale

Lignum Vitae - Beautiful evergreen tropical known for its extremely dense and heavy hardwood, used in woodworking. The tree is ornamental as well, with pretty purple flowers in season. Native to the Caribbean, its numbers have severely diminished due to harvesting. Also used medicinally. #890

Heliconia latispatha

Golden Lobster Claw- Gorgeous tropical flower known worldwide, this species is known for its alternating and orange tinged flowers.Can survive to about 32F. Large red-yellow, ornate flowers and banana-like foliage give this plant a stunning tropical look. #821 picture

Heliconia wagneriana

Rainbow Heliconia - A very showy Heliconia with large flower bracts that are a rainbow of pink, red, and green. Can grow to 12ft. Best in tropical or subtropical climates without freezes. A gorgeous plant having a classic "tropical" look. 6 seeds. #1046

Hedychium gardnerianum

Kahili Ginger - Yellow ginger well-known throughout Hawaii and tropical regions as an ornamental. Flowers are borne for much of the year and have an intensely fragrant smell. Plant grows to 4-6ft, with large, green leaves. #884

Hibiscus taiwanensis

Cream Hibiscus - Cream colored hibiscus with flowers several inches wide. Blooms occur for most of the year. It is fairly hardy and can survive brief frosts. Small bushy shrub to 6-8ft. #236 more info...

Indigofera tinctoria

True Indigo - Small bushy tree to 15ft with exotic pink-purple flower tufts. This plant is the original source of indigo dye and has been cultivated for centuries. Will stand brief frosts, makes for a good shade plant. Indigo is also a legume and can be planted as a nitrogen fixer to improve soil. #1028

Ixora coccinea

Red Ixora - A brilliantly colored tropical flowering shrub renowned for its closely packed, bright red flowers. Ixora is a small bush, usually growing no more than a few feet with flowers displayed for much of the year. Hardy to 32F. more info... #1060

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Blue Jacaranda - Stunning subtropical/tropical tree grown for its gorgeous blue-purple flower blooms that cover the tree in season. Hardy to about 20-22F. We don't have a nice picture of the tree in bloom to display yet, but the jacaranda is one of the most famous and popular of the subtropical flowering trees. #834

Jacquinia aurantiaca

Jacquinia- Shrubby Caribbean tree often found growing near water. Blooms small orange flowers in great numbers when in season, followed by 1-2" orange fruits that are popular with birds. #891

Lagerstroemia indica

Crepe Myrtle, Crape Myrtle - Seeds are from mixed purple and red varieties. The crepe myrtle is a beautiful, commonly planted ornamental blooming large panicles of small flowers during summer and fall. Bark is also very pretty, reddish in color and reminiscent of a guava. Very fast growing, hardy to 0F. #242

Leptospermum continentale

Prickly Tea Tree- White flowered, small leaved tea tree. Leaves can be used as a substitute for tea. Hardy to the 20's (F). Very pretty compact shrub-like tree, does well in arid and cool climates. #812

Leptospermum laevigatum

Coast Tea Tree- Very close relative of the well-known Australian Tea Tree. The Coast Tea Tree is a medium sized tree to 15-20ft. Foliage has a lemon-like scent and the leaves are used for making tea. Hardy to about 25F. Does well in arid climates. more info #801

Leptospermum minutifolium

Small Leaved Tea Tree- Tiny leaved Australian tea tree, with pretty foliage having a weeping, fern-like look. Hardy to 20-22F. Leaves are fragrant, plant tolerates some drought. Small, bushy tree to 6-12ft. #814

Leptospermum petersonii

Lemon Scented Tea Tree- Small native Australian tree to 10-15ft. Foliage has a strong lemon scent and is used to make tea. Hardy to 25-28F. Tolerates arid climates, needs little care. #257

Leptospermum rotundifolium

Round Leaved Tea Tree- Native Australian tea tree with rounded leaves and profuse amounts of white-pink flowers in spring. Leaves are aromatic. Tree is hardy to at least 25F, does well in arid climates. #813

Lycianthes quichensis

Lilac Lycianthes - A rare ornamental related to the potato bush. This species is native to Central America and grows into a bushy habit with lilac-colored flowers somewhat like the potato bush. Bright red fruits follow. Hardy to the 20's. Great in sun or shade. #1035

Melaleuca alternifolia

Tea Tree - The famous Australian-native Tea Tree is well-known for its antiseptic and aromatic oil which has a variety of uses medicinally. The oil has numerous topical uses---to treat various infections and skin problems. The oil is also aromatic and is sometimes added to soaps and similar products. A graceful tree in appearance, it grows to 10-30ft and is hardy to around 20F. #1025

Melaleuca incana

Gray Honey Myrtle - Small bushy tree known for its beautiful silver foliage and yellow bottlebrush flowers. Hardy to the upper 20's, very drought tolerant. #830 more info

Melaleuca linariifolia

Snow In Summer - Very closely related to the well-known Tea Tree, a medium sized arid climate tree producing beautiful snow-white flower blooms across the tree throughout summer. This species is also a source for Tea Tree oil, having a variety of medicinal uses. #256 picture

Melaleuca thymifolia

Thyme Paperbark - Beautiful ornamental paperbark tree with leaves looking like thyme and pretty tufted flowers. Oil obtained from the leaves has anti-bacterial/antiseptic properties and is fragrant, comparable to eucalyptus oils. Small tree usually to only 5-10ft, hardy to 25-28F. #818

Melicope ternata

Wharangi, Gum Tree - Small bushy tree native to New Zealand and related to Citrus. Flowers are scented and crushed leaves smell like oranges. An edible gum is obtained from the plant that can be chewed and sweetens the breath. #258

Michelia champaca

Michelia, Perfume Tree - Beautifully fragrant subtropical Magnolia relative native to China. Bears stunning, white, multi-petaled flowers with a deep, perfumy scent used in the cosmetics industry. Hardy to about 28F. #881 Limited.

Mimosa pudica

Sensitive Plant - Tiny, annual/perennial with fern-like leaves, known for the unique characteristic that when touched, the leaves quickly fold up, only to fan out again minutes to hours later. Plant is tropical and will not survive cool or frosty temperatures, but can be kept potted indoors. It can be weedy in some tropical areas. more info #823

Murraya paniculata

Orange Jessamine - Bushy tree known for its gorgeous white blooms which are richly fragrant, jasmine-like, and bloom off and on all year. Hardy to 25-28F. Related to the curry tree. #866