Weeping Cherry Tree

The Weeping Potted Cherry tree is so delicate and graceful, it could be considered a work of art. In spite of its delicate looks, it is one of the hardiest ornamental trees. They weep all the way up and down their trunks. Since on its own root stock, this cherry tree has no graft that can be injured by below zero freezes. Grows 20-30' tall. (potted)

Tabeuia Tree

The four most commonly planted tabebuias are outstanding trees for adding color and beauty to home landscapes.
  • Tabebuia impetiginosa - 'Ipe' (or 'Purple Trumpet Tree')
  • Tabebuia chrysotricha - 'Gold Tree' (or 'Gold Trumpet Tree')
  • Tabebuia heterophylla - 'Pink Trumpet Tree'
  • Tabebuia caraiba - 'Silver Trumpet Tree'
These highly ornamental trees grow between 20 and 30 feet and make great single specimen trees for medium-sized yards as well as pretty accents in larger properties.
Not overly large, a tabebuia planted near a deck or patio can create welcome summertime shade for these outdoor areas.
Each tabebuia tree has its own special qualities, differing in flower color, growth speed, bark, cold tolerance, and leaf color.

All are deciduous - losing their leaves in winter - though during warmer winters they may shed leaves later in the season just before flowering.
Tabebuias prefer a sunny location.

They develop seed pods but these won't create a nuisance by littering the ground and sprouting everywhere

Lily of the Nile

Optimal Light: Full sun
Light Range: Full to partial sun
Soil Moisture: Damp
Native: No
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Perennial: Yes
Invasive Status: Not Assessed
Comments: purple/white flowers in summer; red flowers in spring; deciduous
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 2 ft.
Mature Spread: 2 ft.
Soil Texture: Sandy

Bromeliad

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Optimal Light: Partial Sun
Light Range: Full to none
Soil Moisture: Dry
Native: Some
Drought Tolerance: High
Perennial: Yes
Invasive Status: Not Assessed
Comments: flowers, light, region vary; choose species for climate; bromeliad weevil; air circulation prevents scale/mealybugs; cold/overwatering cause crown rot
Growth Rate: Slow
Mature Height: variable
Mature Spread: variable
Soil Texture: Sandy

Canna Lily

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Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full to partial
Soil Moisture: Wet
Wildlife: Butterflies
Native: Some
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Perennial: Yes
Invasive Status: Not Assessed
Comments: many cultivars; attractive foliage; flowers variable, in summer
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 2 - 6 ft.
Mature Spread: 1 - 3 ft.
Soil Texture: Any

Blue Daze
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Optimal Light: Partial Sun
Light Range: Partial
Soil Moisture: Dry
Native: No
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Perennial: Yes
Invasive Status: Not Assessed
Comments: blue flowers in spring to summer
Growth Rate: Medium
Mature Height:. 5 - 1 ft.
Mature Spread: 1 - 2 ft.
Soil Texture: Sandy, Loam

Gazania

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Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full
Soil Moisture: Dry
Native: No
Drought Tolerance: High
Perennial: Yes
Invasive Status: Not Assessed
Comments: yellow/orange/red flowers in summer; no major pest problems, but roots may rot from overwatering
Growth Rate: Medium
Mature Height:.5 - 1 ft.
Mature Spread:1 - 2 ft.
Soil Texture:Any

Amaryllis

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Optimal Light: Partial Sun
Light Range: Partial
Soil Moisture: Dry
Native: No
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Perennial: Yes
Invasive Status: Not Assessed
Comments: red/white flowers in spring
Growth Rate: Medium
Mature Height: 1 - 3 ft.
Mature Spread: 1 - 3 ft.

Impatiens

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Optimal Light: Partial Sun
Light Range: Partial to none
Soil Moisture: Dry
Wildlife: Butterflies
Native: No
Drought Tolerance: None
Perennial: Yes
Invasive Status: Not Assessed
Comments: flowers variable
Growth Rate: Medium
Mature Height: .5 - 1 ft.
Mature Spread: 1ft.
Soil Texture: Any

Louisiana Iris

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Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full to partial
Soil Moisture: Wet
Native: No
Drought Tolerance: Low
Perennial: Yes
Invasive Status: Not Assessed
Comments: purple flowers in spring; tolerates partial shade but flowers best in full sun; good for wet areas or rain gardens
Growth Rate: Medium
Mature Height: 2 - 5 ft.
Mature Spread: 0.5 ft.
Soil Texture: Sandy, Loam

Plumbago

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Optimal Light: Full sun
Light Range: Full
Soil Moisture: Dry
Wildlife: Butterflies
Native: No
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Perennial: Yes
Invasive Status: Not Assessed
Comments: blue/white flowers all year; pest sensitive; temperatures in mid 20s kill it to the ground, but it comes back from the roots
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 6 - 10 ft.
Mature Spread: 8 - 10 ft.
Soil Texture: Any

Delphinium

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Optimal Light: Full sun
Light Range: Full to partial
Soil Moisture: damp
Wildlife: Butterflies
Native: No
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Perennial: Yes
Invasive Status: Not Assessed
Comments: blue, white pink, purple flowers all summer; need staking, doesn't like sudden wind or rains
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 6 - 10 ft.
Mature Spread: 8 - 10 ft.
Soil Texture: Loamy