The Foxtail Palm (Wodyetia bifurcata) is a popular, fast-growing tropical palm native to Australia, recognized for its full, fluffy, fox-tail-shaped fronds and slender, self-cleaning trunk. Reaching up to 30 feet...
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea): Benefits, Uses, Care GuideCommon Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a highly nutritious, succulent, mat-forming annual weed or cultivated plant rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A and C,...
Japanese Boxwood (Buxus microphylla var. japonica) is a hardy, versatile, and, slow-to-moderate growing evergreen shrub, reaching 4–8 feet tall (often kept at 3–5 ft). Ideal for hedges and topiary, it...
Cape honeysuckle (Tecomaria capensis) is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or vine native to South Africa, producing clusters of tubular, orange-red flowers primarily from fall to spring. Ideal for privacy hedges,...
The Pink Double Knock Out® Rose (Rosa x 'Radtkopink') is a low-maintenance, heat-tolerant shrub known for its vibrant, bubblegum-pink, 30-35 petal double blooms and exceptional disease resistance. Growing 3–4 feet...
The shrimp plant (Justicia brandegeeana) is a tropical shrub known for its unique, drooping clusters of colorful bracts (modified leaves) that resemble small shrimp, surrounding tiny white, tubular flowers, attracting...
Silver Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus var. sericeus) is a versatile, fast-growing Florida native coastal shrub/tree, prized for its silvery-velvety leaves. It reaches 15-20+ feet (can be pruned lower), excels in full...
Indian hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica) is a popular, low-maintenance evergreen shrub known for its dense, mounded form, 3-6 foot size, and white to pink spring flowers. Ideal for sunny landscapes, it...
Vinca (including Catharanthus roseus and Vinca minor/major) are popular, low-maintenance plants known for glossy leaves and colorful, star-shaped flowers (shades of pink, purple, white). They are heat-tolerant and drought-resistant, thriving...
Croton Magnificent (Codiaeum variegatum) is a vibrant, tropical shrub known for its bold, multicolored foliage featuring shades of red, orange, yellow, and green. Ideal as a colorful indoor pot plant...
Flax Lily (Dianella) is a versatile, low-maintenance, evergreen perennial native to Australia, often used for drought-tolerant landscaping. It is characterized by strap-like green or variegated foliage, blue/purple flowers, and bright...
Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) is a popular, fast-growing tropical plant known for its vibrant, multicolored foliage, often used as an annual for colorful garden beds, containers, or as a houseplant, thriving...
The Blue Point Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point') is a popular, low-maintenance, upright evergreen with dense, blue-green foliage and a natural, broad pyramidal shape. Maturing at 10–12 feet tall and...
Perennial peanut (Arachis glabrata) is a tough, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant groundcover that thrives in full sun, growing 0.5–1 foot tall with yellow flowers. Ideal for USDA zones 8b-11, it is used...
The Red Double Knock Out® Rose (Rosa 'Radtkop' PP16,202) is a highly disease-resistant, self-cleaning shrub featuring double, cherry-red blooms from spring to frost. Reaching 3-4 feet in height and width,...
The 'Southern Charm' Azalea (Rhododendron 'Southern Charm') is a fast-growing, Southern Indica evergreen shrub noted for its vibrant pink to magenta blooms in spring. Typically reaching 6-8 feet in height...
Lantana - Yellow Yellow Lantana (typically Lantana camara or similar, such as 'New Gold' or 'Chapel Hill Yellow') is a, heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, and low-maintenance perennial (Zones 8-11) or annual that...
LaDiva Lavender (specifically LaDiva Eternal Elegance and Eternal Grace) is a compact, hardy French/English hybrid (Zones 6-9) known for prolific blooming, deep purple flowers, and high heat/humidity tolerance. These 10-14...
Agapanthus 'Barley Blue' (Lily of the Nile) is a compact, early-blooming variety known for its clusters of light blue, trumpet-shaped flowers on strong stems, attracting pollinators and tolerating heat and...
Hollywood Hibiscus are a vibrant series of tropical, evergreen shrubs (USDA zones 9-11) known for large, 3-day-lasting blooms and high heat tolerance. These, according to Proven Winners, are sold as...
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a tropical, aromatic, clumping grass with a distinct citrus flavor and scent, widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine and herbal teas. Known for its bulbous, culinary-used...
Asiatic Jasmine Minima (Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Minima') is a highly adaptable, low-maintenance, woody, evergreen ground cover. It grows 6–18 inches tall and spreads quickly, forming a dense, dark green mat that...
Oleander (Nerium oleander) is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub widely planted across Florida (zones 9A-11) for its, pink, red, white, or yellow flowers, thriving in full sun and poor soil. While...
The 'Frostproof' Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides 'Frostproof') is a hardy, fragrant evergreen shrub known for its ability to withstand late spring frosts without losing flower buds, making it ideal for USDA...
Bulbine (Bulbine frutescens), or Jelly Burn Plant, is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant succulent native to South Africa, ideal for, or as a groundcover in, USDA zones 9-11. It features grassy, fleshy...
Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' is a popular, fast-growing deciduous shrub known for its large, fragrant, deep purple-to-black flower spikes that bloom from summer to fall, attracting pollinators. It typically grows...
Parson's Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Parsonii') is a popular, hardy, low-growing evergreen shrub known for its dense, blue-green, feathery foliage, making it an excellent ground cover, erosion control plant, or foundation...
The Miami Supreme Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides 'Miami Supreme') is a popular, large,, and fast-growing evergreen shrub, reaching 5-10 feet in height and 6-8 feet in width. It features glossy dark...
Hibiscus Assorted Single Trunk Basic Standards A Hibiscus Standard (often Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is a tropical, tree-form shrub trained with a single, straight stem (standard/topiary) topped with a bushy head of...
Alternanthera dentata 'Brazilian Red Hots' is a heat-loving tropical perennial (often grown as an annual) known for its vibrant hot pink, red, and purple foliage. Growing 1–3 feet tall, this...
Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens), or Cenizo, is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant evergreen shrub ideal for hot, low-maintenance landscapes. Thriving in full sun and well-drained, alkaline soil, it can live for over...
Salvia splendens (scarlet sage) is a popular, 1–3 foot tall, tender perennial often grown as a warm-season annual, featuring spikes of bright red, pink, or purple flowers from summer to...
Burford Holly (Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii') is a popular, low-maintenance, evergreen shrub or small tree known for glossy green leaves and abundant red berries, hardy in zones 7-9. It grows at...
Blanket flowers (Gaillardia) are hardy, sun-loving perennials (and some annuals) known for their vibrant red, orange, and yellow daisy-like blooms from early summer to frost. These drought-tolerant, low-maintenance plants thrive...
SunPatiens are versatile, sun-loving, and heat-tolerant hybrid impatiens that thrive in full sun or partial shade from spring until the first frost, making them ideal for garden beds, baskets, and...
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (Brunfelsia grandiflora or pauciflora) is a fragrant, tropical shrub popular in Florida for its, purple, lavender, and white flowers appearing simultaneously. It thrives in Zones 9-11,...
Dwarf Walter's Viburnum (Viburnum obovatum cultivars) is a compact, low-maintenance evergreen shrub, ideal for foundation plantings or low hedges, offering fragrant white flowers in late winter/spring, attractive red-to-black berries for...
Duranta erecta 'Sapphire Showers' is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree known for its cascading clusters of vibrant violet-blue flowers with white edges and yellow-orange berries. Thriving in full...
The Blue Butterfly Clerodendrum (Rotheca myricoides 'Ugandense'), or Blue Butterfly Bush, is a fast-growing, 6–10 ft tropical shrub featuring unique, two-toned violet-blue flowers resembling butterflies. It thrives in USDA Zones...
The Split Leaf Philodendron (Monstera deliciosa or Philodendron bipinnatifidum) is a popular, easy-care tropical plant, known for its large, glossy,, split leaves that add a dramatic, jungle-like aesthetic. It thrives...
"Sun hostas" refer to specific hosta varieties, like 'Sun Power' or the SunHosta™ series, bred for enhanced sun tolerance, allowing them to handle more than the typical partial shade, with...
Confederate Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is a fast-growing, evergreen woody vine known for its highly fragrant, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in spring. Ideal for trellises, fences, or as a groundcover,...
Jasminum sambac, commonly known as Arabian Jasmine, Mogra, or Pikake, is a fragrant, evergreen shrub or vine native to tropical Asia. It thrives in USDA zones 9–11, reaching in height. To...
Firebush (Hamelia patens) is a fast-growing, native, woody shrub that thrives in full sun, often reaching 8-12 feet (up to 15+ ft) in height and width. It is highly valued...
"Loropetalum 'Red Chocolate'" is a popular evergreen shrub known for its year-round deep burgundy-chocolate foliage and vibrant, fringed red or pink flowers that appear in spring, offering excellent contrast in...
Downy jasmine (Jasminum multiflorum) is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or vine ideal for Central and South Florida (zones 8b-11). It features hairy, grayish-green foliage and produces white, star-shaped flowers, often...
Celosia, commonly known as cockscomb or woolflower, are heat-loving annuals 6-36 inches tall prized for vibrant, velvety, plume-like, or crested flowers that bloom from mid-summer to frost. They thrive in...
Delphinium (often called larkspur) is a genus of showy, tall perennial flowers renowned for their intense true-blue shades, as well as purples, pinks, and whites. Often called the "Queen of...
Florida Clusia (often Clusia guttifera or Clusia rosea) is a popular, low-maintenance tropical evergreen used for hedges and screens due to its fast growth, dense foliage with succulent-like leaves, and...