Butterflies, Bees and Plants, Oh My!

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2 Light Requirements & Key full sun full or part sun morning sun only or light shade shade Butterflies, Bees and Plants, Oh My! By Heidi Sheesley of Treesearch Farms, Inc. Sugar Land Garden Club Talk on Tuesday, Sale on Saturday, butterfly plant hummingbird plant butterfly larval plant on the stage! Plant No. matches number on plant list distributed at Heidi s talk on Sept. 16 at SLGC meeting. Light Plant No. Be Sure to Visit Our Garden Art Vendors and Other Fall Festival Activities! Botanical name Common name Description 63. Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopley's' Hopley's abelia An outstanding Abelia with bright variegated foliage that is yellow with green centers when young, maturing to ivory and green. Produces a heavy bloom of light pink flowers through the summer. Moderate grower averaging 4 x4. Evergreen most winters. Farther north, semi evergreen. 64. Abutilon 'Halo' Abutilon 'Halo' Halo is a hummingbird & butterfly magnet! It has nodding, broad 2 wide bell shaped apricot flowers with gold stamens. Flowers abundantly spring through fall. Prune during growing sea son. Can reach 4, but can be kept at desired height with pruning during the growing season. Perennial. Part sun. 65. Abutilon sp. Marilyn s Choice Marilyn s Choice Abutilon A very special Abutilon found at an old church site in Lafayette, Louisiana. This large shrub produces 2 flowers with a yellow petticoat and a red calyx top ready to twirl across any dance floor! Averages 4 tall & grows in sun or light shade. Hummingbirds. 66. Acalypha pendula Firetail Chenille An attractive and unusual groundcover for partial shade that slowly carpets the ground and is almost constantly covered with 3 5 long crimson flower tassels. Evergreen in most winters. Partial shade, moist, well drained soil. 67. Aechmea gamosepala Matchstick Bromeliad This winter blooming bromeliad comes from Brazil. Its blooms are thick bristles of purplish pink bracts tipped with iridescent blue bead like flowers. After flowering, the spike turns dark pink & holds for weeks. It will grow in shady corners or even places where there is hardly any soil. It can form an attractive, low maintenance groundcover as it multiplies very well. Tolerates mild frosts beautifully! Being epiphytic, it can also be grown in the fork of a tree. This is one tough bromeliad. 68. Aechmea recurvata Hardy Bromeliad Tropical look, but tough enough for Houston winters. This tall bromeliad has stiff, finely toothed leaves and a colorful, long lasting infloresence. Available in strawberry pink and mango orange. Part sun to shade will grow in full sun with protection from harshest afternoon exposure best foliage color in more sun. Plant 18 apart multiplies well. Hardy to 25 F if well mulched. 69. Agastache aurantiaca Tango Tango Agastache Also known as Hummingbird Mint, this fiery orange, fragrant agastache has a nice, compact growth habit. Mint scented foliage supports spikes of tubular flowers early summer through fall. Deer resistant. Hummingbirds! Perennial. 70. Alocasia amazonica Mandalay Mandalay African Mask Alocasia An exciting new Alocasia discovered in Florida, Mandalay is an incredible mutation from Alocasia Polly and holds more than double the leaves. It is also more compact tall. Wide silver margins and veins add to its exotic appeal. Shade to partial shade. Deer and rabbit resistant. Protect from freezing temperatures. Recommended for container planting. 2a. Aloysia virgata Almond Verbena Small single or multi trunk tree with delicate looking foliage and a constant show of 6 8 spikes of feathery white flowers. It s known for its unbelievable fragrance of a heavenly honeyvanilla scent that wafts across the garden tall. Prefers full sun. Butterflies! Hummingbirds! Bees! 2b. Aloysia virgata Almond Verbena (3 gallon size, description above) 2

3 71. Alpinia nutans Cardamon Scented Ginger A root hardy perennial with thick rhizomes bearing upright, lance shaped, dark green ginger type leaves. If grown in a tropical zone, it would flower and produce the aromatic fruit used as a spice. In the Houston and surrounding areas, it s used as an attractive and very fragrant foliage plant for shade gardens. Plant it along pathways where one can brush up against it and enjoy the heavenly fragrance! Needs moist, well drained soil. 51. Aristolochia fimbriata Fimbriata Dutchman's Pipe A smaller version of Dutchman s Pipe with 2 3 rounded green leaves that have a light green pattern on the surface. It blooms in cycles from spring to fall in miniature burgundy & yellow flowers. Can be used as a little vine, or as a groundcover. Host plant for the pipevine swallowtail butterfly. Moist, well drained soil. This plant is a MUST for any butterfly garden. 52. Aristolochia watsonii Southwestern Pipevine An extremely rare, trailing dutchman s pipe vine native to Arizona. The 1 long, arrow shaped leaves are usually dark brownish green when growing in full sun, lighter green in less sun. The tubular funnel form flowers are about 1.5 long, green with brown spotting. An important host plant for the pipevine swallowtail butterfly. May prefer a bit of afternoon shade needs well draining soil. Will not tolerate wet feet. Watsonii is an excellent plant for containers, an unusual and unique trailing accent. 24. Asclepias curassivica Mexican Butterfly Weed Great perennial for butterflies and beautiful in the garden as well. Constantly blooming clusters of orange & yellow flowers on 3 4 stalks. Responds well to pruning. This is the Monarch Butterfly Plant!!! It is their larval food as well as providing nectar. Do not use insecticides on this plant! Sun, part shade. Moist, well drained soil. 55. Aspidistra eliator Mary Sizemore Mary Sizemore Cast Iron Plant A staple of the Gulf Coast shade garden, Mary Sizemore is considered dwarf only getting about tall with wide, dark emerald green leaves with white ink spots. Makes a wonderful architectural accent in the garden, containers, or used as foliage in a floral arrangement. Rare and unique shade plant! 58. Barleria repens Climbing Pink Barleria Vigorous, lush climbing version of barleria that blooms summer and fall.. Bright green leaves with nice texture. Bright pink flowers. Sun, light shade. Normally root hardy in the Houston area. Hummingbirds! 57. Barleria repens Red Barleria. Beautiful, low mounding, ground cover type perennial with attractive coral red flowers covering the plant nearly all year tall. Partial sun, light shade. Summer/fall bloomer. 56. Barleria striata Barleria striata Blue Philippine Violet A spectacular fall bloomer! Covered with rich violet blue flowers all fall & into a mild winter. A 3 4 plant with very attractive foliage. Prefers part shade. Hummingbirds and butterflies! 72. Bauhinia bartlettii Bartlett s Bauhinia Distinctive, glossy green cowfoot shaped leaves cover this airy, small tree. Clusters of rich amethyst purple orchid like flowers unfold gracefully each spring. Can reach 15 with a flat tiered open crown. Full sun, well drained soil. Evergreen in recent Houston winters. Butterflies! Immature 1 gallon plants will benefit from being in pots and protected from frost their first winter. Plant out in spring. 19. Bauhinia galpinii African Bauhinia A root hardy bauhinia that gives a STUNNING display of 3 orange red orchid like flowers ALL summer & into fall!!! Readily forms a 6 x6 shrub if it doesn t go dormant otherwise, it starts coming out in April & quickly reaches 4 x4 & normally starts blooming in late May. Cold hardy to at least zone 8B, but requires heavy mulch well before winter. Blooms best in full sun. Butterflies! 9a. Brunfelsia magnifica Magnificent Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (1 gallon) Bigger, bolder foliage and flowers than your standard Brunfelsia. Large 3 to 4 inch violet purple blooms, that fade to lavender and then fade to white over 4 to 5 days. 4 6 high and wide. Butterflies! Fragant! Morning sun or filtered sun is best. Long bloom time in the spring. Occasionally will bloom in the fall as well. 9b 50. Brunfelsia magnifica Magnificent Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (3 gallon, description above) Calathea louisae Hardy Calathea An attractive clump forming perennial producing lance shaped, dark green leaf blades, with red underneath, & silver brush strokes down the center. This is a root hardy variety that adds a wonderful touch of color & texture to a shade garden! Averages 2 tall & blooms small white flowers in conical spikes at the base of the plant. Great texture & foliage color. Moist, well drained. 3

4 Calliandra emarginata Dwarf Fairy Duster (1 gallon) This beautiful root hardy shrub is great for both garden and containers. Growing to about 2 3 tall, Dwarf Fairy Duster is covered with red powderpuff flowers 16a. that are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. This shrub is spectacular in bloom. It has a very tropical look, but this is a very tough little shrub. Calliandras are known for having very low amounts of airborne pollen. Sun or light shade. 16b Calliandra emarginata Dwarf Fairy Duster (3 gallon, description above) Callicarpa americana American Beautyberry (3 gallon) This is an outstanding 6 8 foot deciduous shrub with an open, arching form. Spring brings tiny lilac flowers borne in clusters along the leaf axils. In the fall, metallic magenta pink berries appear in tight clusters. These berries remain long into winter, and are eaten by several species of birds. Full sun to dappled shade. Drought tolerant once established. Birds! Beautyberries are a food source for up to 40 species of birds. Callicarpa dichotoma Chinese Beautyberry This is an outstanding 3 x 4 deciduous shrub with graceful arching stems. Small pale pink flowers are borne in clusters along the leaf axils in summer followed in the fall by clusters of spectacular rich lavender berries. This is a more delicate looking form of our native beautyberry with smaller leaves & a smaller growth habit. Grows best in light shade. Callicarpa japonica Snow Storm Beautyberry A dramatic addition to the beautyberry family it has stunning white cream green variegated foliage, clusters of pink flowers in the summer and loads of rose purple berries in the fall. Snow Storm forms a nice compact shrub mounding to 4 x4. Prefers light shade and a moist, well drained soil. Deciduous. 73. Callirhoe Involucrata Winecup Native perennial with evergreen rosettes in winter & long horizontal stems with 2 poppy like wine red flowers March/April, part shade, moist, well drained, butterflies. 23. Calotropis gigantea Giant Milkweed (2gallon) This large shrub or small tree is native to India and southern China, but has been extensively cultivated in tropical areas around the world. This milkweed family member typically grows to 8 15 tall. It is noted for its upright growth, milky sap, white crown like flowers and giant, glossy foliage. Flowers appear in clusters throughout the year, but primarily in summer. Good cut flower used in leis in Hawaii. Elliptic to oblong, large leaves (6 8 long) are shiny and bold. This giant milkweed is an important larval plant for monarch butterflies. 17. Carissa macrocarpa 'Nana' Dwarf Natal Plum An evergreen ground cover that is known for its attractive foliage, flowers and fruits. This spreading plant will reach a height of only 12" 18". It has a dense habit which makes it a wonderful subject for borders, containers, and mass plantings where a groundcover with substance is desired. Plant on 2' centers for a full effect. White, star shaped, 2" wide flowers appear in spring. They are sweetly fragrant (similar to orange blossoms), especially at night. The flowers are solitary, have overlapping petals and are normally well dispersed throughout the plant. Highly ornamental, bright red fruits follow the flowers. Fruits are 2" long, plum shaped berries that taste a bit like a sweet cranberry. They are occasionally used for jellies and preserves. Dwarf Natal Plum blooms almost year round, with flowers and fruit often present at the same time. Prefers full sun but will tolerate a bit of partial shade. Requires well drained soils. Salt tolerant a good coastal selection 25. Centratherum intermedium Brazilian Buttonbush The foliage of this tender perennial has a pineapple fragrance and is sometimes called Pineapple Sangria. It grows densely, creating a perfect backdrop for the nonstop show of 1 lavender blue, fluffy, thistle like blooms. It grows 1 2 tall and will spread 2 4 with a cascading habit. Easy to grow and pest free. Well drained soil. Drought tolerant and heat loving. Tender in severe winters, but may reseed. Butterflies! Cestrum fasciulatum var. Newellii Newell s Red Cestrum (3 gallon size) Used as a colorful 21b. hedge, specimen or container plant in warm climates. In the spring, clusters of tubular crimson flowers at the branch tips are followed by red purple berries. Can get 10 x 6. Hummingbirds. Evergreen in mild winters. 22. Cestrum hybrid Purple Cestrum The arching form and purple tubular flowers catch the attention of hummingbirds and gardeners alike! This cestrum s graceful weeping habit is bedecked with clusters of blooms that appear freely throughout the year. Grow in full sun vigorous. Grows to about 8. Above 35 degrees is evergreen, everblooming. 12. Clerodendron wallichii White Waterfalls Clerodendron Extremely glossy, dark green, tropical looking foliage. Incredible weeping panicles of soft creamy white flowers with red calyxes in the fall. Flowers are reminiscent of Blue Butterfly Bush in shape. Responds well to pruning and can be grown as a shrub or small tree. Grows 5 9 tall. Light shade or sun. Gorgeous! 4

5 Combretum sp. Scarlet Powder Puff Vine (3 gallon. Also known as Thailand Powderpuff ) A riot of red powder puff balls all summer long! This fascinating, vigorous, root hardy vine is a show stopper on any trellis, fence, or arbor with 3 clusters of bright red fluffy flowers that seem to explode from the lush glossy foliage. It blooms from late spring to fall in full sun or light shade. Moist, well drained soil. Butterflies and hummingbirds!! Protect from frost. Recommended for container planting. Curcuma alismatifolia Kimono Deep Rose Kimono Deep Rose Siam Tulip Ginger A tulip from Thailand? Almost! This fabulous ginger has stiff, narrow leaves that closely resemble large tulip foliage, and an elegantly erect, deep fuschia pink flower that superficially resembles a tulip in bloom. This ginger will grow in full to part sun and will bloom throughout the summer months. The flower is long lasting and makes a wonderful cut flower tall, slowly multiplies into a beautiful clump. Curcuma alismatifolia Pink Pink Siam Tulip Ginger A tulip from Thailand? Almost! This fabulous ginger has stiff, narrow leaves that closely resemble large tulip foliage, and an elegantly erect, soft pink flower that superficially resembles a tulip in bloom. This ginger will grow in full to part sun and will bloom throughout the summer months. The flower is long lasting and makes a wonderful cut flower. Duranta erecta 'Alba' White Duranta The Cockrell Butterfly Center s selection of an outstanding white version of this fabulous long blooming root hardy shrub. This version also is a more compact grower averaging 4 6 & is thornless! Forms a large, full shrub & is covered with tight clusters of milky white flowers in heavy cycles late spring thru fall. It also produces dangling clusters of yellow berries birds love them. Prefers full sun but will take light shade. A must for any butterfly or bird garden!!! Duranta repens 'Variegata' Variegated Duranta A fabulous root hardy Duranta grown for its outstanding green and white variegated foliage! Sky blue flowers and dangling clusters of yellow orange berries are a bonus on this selection. Durantas form large full 4 6 shrubs or can be trained into small 6 8 trees. Full sun or light shade. Dyschoriste oblongifolia Florida Snake Herb Excellent ground cover! This evergreen perennial forms a lush ground cover 4 6 tall with attractive, small oblong leaves and a profusion of small trumpet shaped lavender purple flowers. It bloomsin heavy cyclesfrom spring to fall & grows in sun or light shade. Moist, well drained soil. Butterflies! 76. Echinacea purpurea Magnus 4a. Eugenia aggregata Cherry of the Rio Grande (1 gallon) One of the most popular warm climate substitutes for the traditional Prunus cherry. This easy to grow variety offers the added interest of dark green, glossy leaves and a peeling bark. It can be grown with very little maintenance as a 15 shrub or be trained as a small tree. It has white flowers which can bloom for several months. 4b. Eugenia aggregata Cherry of the Rio Grande (3 gallon, description above) a. Eupatorium havanense White Mist Flower Spectacular fall blooming, native perennial! This bushy, 3' 4' plant is covered with clusters of super fragrant white blooms that seem to attract every butterfly in the state!!! It s drought tolerant, easy to grow in any soil, will take full sun or part shade. Also blooms sporadically in spring & summer. Butterflies! Galphimia glauca Golden Showers Thryallis A large flowering shrub with narrow bluish green foliage that s covered with clusters of small bright yellow flowers nearly year round! It s evergreen in mild winters or temperate areas & is used in all types of landscapes. Thryallis is relatively salt & drought tolerant for coastal areas. Can also be used as a hedging. Averages 3 6 tall. Sun. Gardenia augusta Miami Supreme Miami Supreme Gardenia Extra large, pure white, multiple petaled blooms cover the bush late winter through spring. Incredible fragrance! Morning sun, afternoon shade. Can reach 8, but it will look fuller if you keep it trimmed 4 6. Gardenias like acidic soil conditions and need excellent drainage. Miami Supreme is proven to do quite well in hot and humid climates Hamelia patens Hummingbird Bush or Firebush (1 gallon size) This shrub is native to Mexico, but thrives in this area. It is root hardy, and will make a 4' 5' mound in one summer. It is VERY drought tolerant and thrives in any soil as long as it has good drainage. The orange/red flowers are profuse from late spring until frost. Amazing fall color! Full sun. Hummingbirds! 28b. Hamelia patens Hummingbird Bush or Firebush (2 gallon size, description above) 5

6 29a. Hamelia patens Compacta Compact Hamelia (1 gallon size) A tight, compact version of the Hummingbird Bush with semiglossy, lance shaped, green leaves tinged with burgundy. It blooms all season, producing terminal clusters of tubular, orange red flowers, attracting hummingbirds from all over! Averages 3 tall. Full sun. Hummingbirds! 29b. Hamelia patens Compacta Compact Hamelia (3 gallon size, description above) a. Hibiscus acetosella Haight Ashbury Haight Ashbury Hibiscus. An amazing hibiscus whose foliage is as pretty as its flower! Multi tonal shades of cream to pink to burgundy foliage deep, red wine colored flowers in late summer. Deer resistant. Hummingbirds! Can get 3 6 tall, but can be pruned to desired height. Sun. Root hardy. Recommended for container planting. Protect from frost. Hibiscus coccineus alba Lone Star White Texas Star Hibiscus Native, pure white Texas star hibiscus 6 8 tall, palmately divided foliage, flower stalks topped with single 8 pure white flowers, hardy & adapts to wet heavy soil, full sun. Hibiscus sp. Shirley temple Incredible 5 inch pale pink blooms with coral red centers and a long coral red stamen make you feel like you re in the tropics! Blooms from spring to fall. Beautiful dark green glossy foliage with an upright growth habit. Can easily be kept pruned as a thick 3 6 shrub or shaped into a 6 9 tree form. Tough, root hardy tropical hibiscus, may be evergreen in mild winters. Full sun or light shade. Hippeastrum evansiae Yellow Butterfly Amaryllis A fairly rare amaryllis from the dry forests of Bolivia and the eastern foothills of the Andes where its habitat is now being used for agriculture. This is a rare color for Amaryllis in general. Pale lemon yellow flowers with a green throat are held on short stems, with each bulb often producing several flowering stems. Full sun to part shade, well drained beds of improved soil. This bulb has a place in every collector s garden. Normally blooms before the foliage comes up. Hymenocallis acutifolia Acutifolia or Narrow leaf Spider Lily Spider Lilies make a statement in the landscape even when not in bloom. They have glossy, rich green foliage that has a dramatic presence when planted in masses. Spider lilies white flowers are often described as looking more daffodil like than lily like. The flower form is characterized by a white central cup that is marked by six long, delicate spider like petals. They make fabulous borders and do well in containers. Prefers moist soils and will do well at the edge of water features. H. acutifolia has narrow foliage, and blooms late summer through fall. Hummingbirds & Butterflies! Ilex decidua Paco Paco's Possumhaw Holly A single or multi trunked, native, deciduous, small ornamental tree averaging 18 x 15. Only female Possumhaws produce berries. Paco s Possumhaw is a female that is absolutely covered with gorgeous red berries all winter. Tough, drought tolerant & will take periodic wet conditions. Sun or part shade. A shelter & food source for birds. Birds have an absolute feast on the berries in early spring! Iresine herbstii Iresine Purple Lady An extremely showy groundcover with dark burgundy foliage. Tolerates heat and humidity extremely well. Small white flowers aren t very pretty & should be trimmed off so the groundcover is lush and full. Rock gardens, containers or flower bed edges are perfect for Purple Lady. Root hardy. Recommended for container planting. Protect from frost. Justicia chrysostephana Orange Flame Orange Flame Justicia (1 gallon size) This is a knockout plant! Glossy foliage with striking large clusters of bright orange flowers that shoot up like large flames. It seems to bloom all the time. Averages 3 x 3. Versatile; grows in sun, part sun or dappled shade! Root hardy. Hummingbirds! 26b. Justicia chrysostephana Orange Flame Orange Flame Justicia (3 gallon size, description above) 85. Justicia spicigera Mexican Honeysuckle (1 gallon size) A perennial shrub that can be found growing in many San Antonio and South Texas gardens. It has a freely branching, rounded form with 3 velvety, olive green lance shaped leaves and produces 1 2 tubular bright orange flowers throughout late spring to fall. A must for Hummingbirds and Butterflies! Sun or part shade. Moist, well drained soil. Averages 3 tall. 86. Justicia spicigera Mexican Honeysuckle (2 gallon size, description above) 46. Kadsura japonica variegata Variegated Kadsura Vine Kadsura japonica is a twining evergreen Asian vine with handsome foliage and small fragrant white flowers in the leaf axils. Fruit, when produced, is red and in grapelike clusters. Plant in shady or semi shady location with good rich moist soil. This variety is highly variegated with the dark green leaves edged with cream and yellow. A striking variegation that provides year round interest. 6

7 Kaempferia the Peacock Gingers Peacock Gingers are known as the hostas of the south. They are normally low mounding, root hardy plants used mainly for their beautiful foliage. The flowers are an added bonus. Grows well in dry shade; perfect to use in mass plantings under large shade trees where turf does not thrive Kaempferia elegans Satin Checks Satin Checks Ginger A spectacular Kaempferia! An absolute must ground cover for shade gardens with its eye popping bright green leaves with fabulous purplish checkerboard spots and satiny sheen. An exquisite 1 purple flower appears almost daily from midsummer to fall. Goes dormant in winter. Shade. Moist, well drained bed. Difficult to find in the trade. Kaempferia loatica Brush Strokes Brush Strokes Peacock Ginger Brush Strokes is a 6 8 groundhugging, root hardy ginger with green leaves that are beautifully washed on the upper surface with broad, subtle strokes of reddish chocolate and backed in maroon. Produces adorable, orchid like violet flowers in cycles from spring to fall. Must have shade and a moist, well drained soil. Goes dormant in winter. Multiplies beautifully! Kaempferia pulchra mansonii Manson Peacock Ginger Outstanding landscape ginger shows basic feather pattern with hundreds of tiny silver flecks. The foliage patterns are their strongest in spring & they fade as the summer gets hotter. This is one of the most floriferous of all the Peacock Gingers with its rich purple flowers tucked in the center of the plants in heavy bloom cycles throughout the warm months. Shade. The most prolific reproducer of all the Peacock Gingers & the toughest. Moist, well drained soil. Goes dormant in winter. 87. Liatris pycnostachya Native Gayfeather Native, 4 clumping vertical spikes of rosy purple flowers in summer, sun, good drainage, butterflies! Lonicera sempervirens sulfuria Yellow Coral Honeysuckle Vine The yellow version of our Native Coral Honeysuckle. A deciduous to semi evergreen non aggressive twining climber that produces clusters of 2 sulfur yellow trumpet shaped flowers heavy in the spring & in cycles summer to fall. Light shade or full sun. Tough once established. A must for hummingbirds! The bright red berries attract birds in the fall! Lycium barbarum Goji Berry Goji berries are packed with vitamins, minerals, protein and antioxidants. The bright orange red berries are born singly and in large clusters along the stems of this large shrub. Can reach up to 12 high with support & is deciduous in the winter. Provide it with moist soil and full sun for best fruit production. Goji Berry is a member of the Nightshade family so only eat the fruit! Best to shake the fruit from the plant rather than pick it off. Cold hardy zones 5 9. Lysimachia sp. Golden Globes Golden Globes Lysimachia A wonderful groundcover for sun to light shade. Grows 6 18 tall with lush golden green foliage and bright yellow 1 flowers all through the warm months. This is a fast grower that makes a statement when planted in masses as an accent. Malvaviscus drummondii Big Momma Big Momma Turk s Cap Another spectacular introduction from Greg Grant! The best of our Native Red Turk s Cap crossed with Giant Pink Turk s Cap, this selection features large, vivid coral red flowers swirled like a turk s cap from mid summer until frost. Emerges from dormancy each spring & grows to a lush 6 8 shrub. Sun or part shade. Will perform well in a variety of soil types. Hummingbirds! Muehlenbeckia axillaris Nana Creeping Wire Vine Tiny dark, glossy green leaves cover wiry stems on this evergreen creeper. Great as a groundcover between stepping stones very tolerant of foot traffic. Use in hanging baskets, containers, rock gardens or train to climb up a trellis for a unique dense screen. Drought tolerant, deer resistant sun or partial shade. Mussaenda luteola White wing A wonderfully unique & colorful perennial that forms a 2' 3' shrubby, slightly tropical looking plant that is constantly covered with clusters of small yellow flowers surrounded by creamy white wing like bracts. 'White Wing' is root hardy during most of the Gulf Coast winters, grows in sun, part sun or shade & likes a moist, well drained soil. It responds well to pruning & is an excellent butterfly & hummingbird nectar plant! Neomarica caerulea Regina Giant Blue Walking Iris NEW! The regal sister of our beloved Blue Walking Iris. A beautiful vertical accent forming clumps that average 4 tall. Green sword like foliage with strikingly beautiful 3 4 wide violet blue flowers that appear above the leaves in late spring. Color is best when these are lightly shaded. Best in moist, well drained soil. Only hardy to 30 degrees, so protect from frost. Recommended for container planting. Nierembergia gracilis 'Starry Eyes' Starry Eyes A wonderful evergreen perennial with narrow foliage and cheery white flowers with lavender blue centers on a sea of green. Forms a tight mound approximately 10" tall. Smothered in flowers from spring to fall. Loves the full sun. Needs good drainage. 7

8 91. Ochna serrulata Vietnamese Good Luck Tree This shrubby plant has fragrant yellow flowers in the spring and attractive fruit soon after. The fruit is shiny, black and is suspended below bright red sepals. The flowers attract bees and butterflies. The ripe fruit is eaten by birds. In VietNam, the yellow flowers are believed to bring good luck. Slow growing.sun. Medium size shrub or small tree. Protect from hard freezes. Light frost only and slow to regrow. Recommended for container planting. 47. Ophiopogon sp. Giant Giant Variegated Mondo Grass A striking accent in any shade garden. It s evergreen with white, cream and green variegation, slowly growing into a 3 x 3 clump. Tough and drought tolerant once established with an added bonus of stalks of white flowers in the summer. Rare and unique not available in the trade. This is NOT a liriope Ophiopogon sp. Bird's Nest Dwarf Mondo grass Not your ordinary mondo grass. This slow growing mondo loves the shade, is drought tolerant and won t takeover the flower bed. Starts out in a spiral pattern, eventually lengthening into a graceful, small clump 12 x12. Shade to partial shade. Great in containers too. Evergreen. 60. Orthosiphon sp. Alba White Cat Whiskers Super showy! Tender, shrubby, mint with terminal white flowers in heavy bloom cycles spring to fall. Responds well to pruning. Another butterfly & hummingbird nectar plant. 3 4 tall. Part shade. 59. Orthosiphon stamineus Purple Cat Whiskers Super showy! Tender, shrubby, mint with terminal lavender flowers in heavy bloom cycles spring to fall. Responds well to pruning. Another butterfly & hummingbird nectar plant. 3 4 tall. Part shade. 45. Passiflora edulis, Passion Fruit, Novak s This large vine makes delicious, edible passion fruit. The fruit are green then turn purple when they ripen. The pulp inside is yellowish orange, sweet, aromatic and delicious. The exotic looking flowers are white with a purple tinged center. Normally root hardy in Houston winters. Passion fruit puree is a fun addition to many dishes, such as smoothies or cocktails. 44. Passiflora hybrid Pura Vida Pura Vida Purple Passion Vine Deep crimson flowers with recurving petals and a distinctive purple and white tipped corona. Flowers all year. Passion vines are easy to grow and will tolerate a wide range of conditions. Sun or light shade and preferably a moist, well drained soil. Host plant for Gulf Fritillary butterflies. 31. Pavonia lasiopetala Dark Pink Rock Rose An outstanding sun loving, drought tolerant, evergreen mounding native perennial that s almost constantly blooming 2 dark, hot pink flowers spring to fall. Attractive, dark green, small arrow shaped foliage. Sun & well drained soil. Forms a 2 3 mound and responds well to pruning. Butterflies! 37. Pedilanthus macrocarpus Lady s Slipper An extraordinary accent plant for the landscape! This unique succulent has mostly leafless, lime green stems that stand up straight when planted in the sun and are arched and wavy when planted in shade. It forms a clump of stems about 3 4 tall by 2 3 wide, and produces unusual orange red slipper shaped (or dragon head) flowers along the stem in spring and fall. It s extremely drought tolerant and needs good drainage. Hummingbirds! Recommended for container planting. Protect from frost. 40. Penstemon Andenken Garnet Garnet Penstemon A narrow leaved bushy perennial with deep wine red, tubular shaped flowers. One of the oldest hybrid penstemons, bred in 1918, and still one of the best and most successful penstemons to grow. Evergreen foliage. Long bloom period in the spring hummingbirds! Cut back after blooming. 30 x 24 w. Clump forming. Prefers afternoon shade in hotter climates. 92. Penta lanceolata Nova Nova Penta Nova is the biggest, old fashioned penta on the market bigger foliage, bigger flowers and a bigger impact in the garden. Huge rich pink flower clusters cover Nova spring through frost. A hummingbird and butterfly magnet. A great statement plant for containers or in the garden. Can reach 4 x3. Root hardy. Sun or partial sun. Well draining soil is a must. 93. Penta lanceolata 'Ruby Glow' Ruby Glow Penta The original upright penta that hummingbirds and butterflies love soooo much! Non stop bloom each plant will carry dozens and dozens of clusters at one time. Self cleaning no dead heading required! Great color and height they can reach up to 3' tall and their flower clusters are 3" across. Sun, part sun or light shade. Cut back hard in early spring for year round enjoyment. Normally root hardy in harsh winters. Easy to grow. Ruby Glow is red. 8

9 Petroselinum crispum Curly or Flat Leaf Parsley a beautiful and edible edition for every garden! Cold hardy & can make it through our summers with a bit of shade. Biennial. Host plant for the black swallowtail butterfly. Makes a nice border for flower beds. A great filler for cut flower arrangements. Phlomis fruiticosa Edward Bowles Edward Bowles Jerusalem Sage Evergreen, 3 x 3 perennial, heart shaped 6 woolly, gray green leaves, bears whorls of sulfur yellow flowers in summer, sun, good drainage Pilea cadieri 'Mrs. Titlebaum' Mrs. Titlebaum Aluminum Plant Lovely ornamental foliage for shade gardens! Glossy green foliage with white "flash" type markings. Forms a lush 1' 2' mound suitable for borders and containers. An heirloom variety grown from plants that a Treesearch Farms employee received 40 years ago. Root hardy in mild winters. Best in shade with moist, well drained soil. Psychotria nervosa Little Psycho Little PsychoTM Wild Coffee This dwarf, wild coffee is a much smaller shrub than the typical wild coffee. It has a very compact growth habit, more blooms and more berries compared to most of this species. Rarely gets taller than 30 somewhat drought and salt tolerant. Small, white blooms spring and summer attract butterflies. Red fruit summer into fall that attracts birds. Can be grown in shade, partial shade or sun. Protect from prolonged freezing weather Punica granatum 'Nana' Dwarf Pomegranate A fabulous dwarf variety with a compact, dense growth habit and an almost constant display of 2 orange red single flowers throughout the hot summer months followed by adorable 2 red fruit. It does equally well in a landscape or in a container and is one of the most popular of all dwarf trees for bonsai hobbyists. This colorful, wonderfully textured deciduous shrub loves the heat, tolerates a variety of soils, and is drought tolerant once established. It reaches 3 4 tall but can easily be kept much smaller. Sun and well drained soil. Hummingbirds. Rohdea japonica Japanese Sacred Lily Rohdea is a fantastic yet still little known, shade loving plant from Japan. It produces dark green strap shaped leaves up to 18 long and 3 wide. The highly ornamental red fruit colors up in the fall and persists through the winter at the base of the plant. Evergreen even in the harshest winters. Grows in deep shade or light shade. Makes an excellent container plant for small spaces. Slow grower not particular as to soil moisture. Deer resistant. Rosa sp. Chi Long Han Zhu Chi Long Han Zhu Rose This ancient China rose is tough as nails, blooms cheerfully through rain, heat & the occasional winter freeze. It is a long lived rose, becoming more dense over time. New growth has touches of purple, dark red or bronze. Heat tolerant, drought resistant with rich red blossoms. Low maintenance doesn t need frequent feedings, spraying or deadheading. China roses to not go dormant in the winter they are inspired by winter rains to bloom in generous masses. Prefers minimal pruning! 3 x Salvia Augusta Duelberg Augusta Duelberg Salvia A vigorous white selection Greg Grant made from Augusta Duelberg s grave near LaGrange, Texas. A prolific reseeder. Non stop bloomer in heavy cycles of clear, white fuzzy spikes. Hummingbirds & butterflies!! Bees adore this plant as well!! 32. Salvia azurea Little Boy Blue Dwarf Pitcher Sage A compact seedling selection of our native East Texas salvia brought to us by famed plantsman Greg Grant. Sky blue flowers are produced in masses all summer long. While the native Saliva azurea can reach 6 tall, this selection should stay between 1 2. Full sun Salvia guaranitica Purple Purple Guaranitica Sage Rich, dark purple flowers with a nearly black calyx blooms constantly from spring through frost. A perennial salvia that is a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds. Sun, to part sun. Cut back in early spring to maintain a nice shape Salvia nemorosa May Night May Night Salvia May Night is an outstanding salvia with a compact growth habit, profuse deep purple flower spikes and a tolerance for heavy clay soils. Foliage is evergreen in winter extremely cold hardy! Blooms spring through fall best if dead headed. Bees love it. Deer and rabbit resistant. Great for rock gardens or the front of flower beds stays low Full or partial sun. Salvia officinallis x Salvia fruticosa Sage Newe Ya ar Newe Ya ar is a great sage for the south. It will tolerate the hottest, most humid, wettest weather our area can produce. It is a tender perennial and can be long lived Madalene Hill had plants 9 or 10 years old! It has excellent flavor and aroma not the harsh aroma and flavor of some sages. Most sages don t like our hot humid summers, but Newe Ya ar has won over southern gardeners and cooks. Unlike most sages, it is a repeat bloomer lovely lilac blue flowers. Cut back after it blooms to keep a nice bushy plant. Full sun, well drained soil. 9

10 Scadoxus multiflorus Blood Lily A spectacular, naturalizing bulb from South Africa that puts on a stunning show of color in early summer. Exploding out of the ground on thick solitary stems are dazzling, 7 8 globe like flower heads consisting of up to 200 brilliant red starry flowers followed by attractive, upright, dark green, glossy spear shaped foliage. It thrives in shade gardens, is striking in large groups under trees, does beautifully in containers & as an indoor plant, & also makes an excellent cut flower. It needs a moist, well drained soil. It is poisonous if eaten, causing low toxicity Scadoxus natalensis Flaming Torch Scadoxus An absolutely stunning naturalizing bulb from South Africa that produces the most gorgeous, large, globe shaped torches of vibrant orange flowers held high up on sturdy stalks early in spring. This spectacular display of color is even more striking because the flowers emerge before the foliage. Eventually, stalks of gorgeous glossy foliage take over once the flowers finish. The foliage adds a whole new dimension to a shade garden! They like light shade or bright light & a moist, well drained bed. Very slow to multiply & very, very rare in the trade. Senecio Kilimanjaro Silver Fingers Stunning root hardy succulent for sun or light shade. Well mannered clumping habit with narrow, silver blue foliage. Beautiful in sun or light shade and also does well in containers. Evergreen in mild winters. Moist, well drained soil. Senecio confuses Mexican Flame Vine A fast growing, extremely showy vine with wonderful glossy, bright green foliage and 1, bright orange daisy like flowers that blanket the vine all summer and fall. Needs moist, well drained soil. Normally root hardy. Full sun. Butterflies! Sophora tomentosa Yellow Necklace Shrub A native shrub unique to the Texas coast. Beautiful, velvety, silvery green foliage on a 4, multi stemmed shrub. Produces 2 3 panicles of butter yellow flowers in summer along with necklace like seedpods. Evergreen along the coast, root hardy in Houston. Butterflies & hummingbirds! Tabernaemontana divaricata Pinwheel Jasmine White flowers shaped like pinwheels or whirligigs decorate this charming shrub all season long. Dark green leaves. Prefers sun or partial sun. A moderate grower 3 5 with a draping habit. Evergreen in mild winters, it may thin or partially defoliate in colder winters usually bouncing back in spring. Although not as fragrant as most jasmines, it does have a light, sweet fragrance late at night or early in the morning. But, unlike many jasmines, it will continually bloom its head off all season long. Immature 1 gallon plants will benefit from being in pots and protected from frost their first winter. Plant out in spring. Verbena canadensis Homestead Homestead Purple Verbena Covered with beautiful 2" deep purple flowers from spring until frost. Matures at a height of about 6 10" and will spread up to 3' making it an excellent groundcover. Great as a border in the landscape or in mixed containers. Tough in summer heat and drought conditions. Sun. Verbena sp. Pass along Pink Pass along Pink Verbena A tough, low growing, spreading perennial covered with beautiful bubble gum pink flowers borne in dense, rounded clusters spring to fall. Profuse bloomer during warm weather months. Sun. Butterflies! Verbena tenuisecta Hot Pink Moss Hot Pink Moss Verbena One incredible verbena! Attractive, fine textured foliage carpets the ground and is covered with show stopping, hot pink flowers, spring to fall. Sun or light shade. Butterflies! Viola hederacea Australian Violet An outstanding evergreen groundcover for shade gardens! Forms a lush carpet, 1 2 tall, of bright green foliage and is almost constantly blooming adorable white and blue violet flowers in heavy cycles spring, summer, and fall. Must have under story conditions and especially afternoon shade. Also looks great cascading out of containers. Moist, well drained soil. Vitex agnus castus Flora Ann Pink Flora Ann Pink A softer, gentler Vitex with aromatic, grey green foliage and 6 10 panicles of bright pink flowers spring through fall. A drought tolerant, sun loving, small, single or multitrunked tree up to 12 tall and wide. Can also be cut back hard once a year to form a dense shrub. Flora Ann is a Greg Grant selection. Butterflies! Zephyranthes sp. Petite Pink Cheer Rain Lily Super bright and cheery, this hot pink rain lily is a show stopper with its profusion of flowers nestled atop dark green foliage. Each plant has dozens of blooms that last for several days during the summer it blooms off and on late summer into fall. Sun or partial sun. Tolerates wet and dry soil conditions. Delicate looking but tough! Rain lilies are spectacular in mass plantings or tucked in pockets throughout the garden great for containers too tall. Perennial. 10