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Mother’s Day Show & Sale 2019 May 11-12 • 9:30-4:30 • Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 10901 Old Cutler Rd. • 305-667-1651 • www.tfts.org Mother’s Day Show & Sale 2019 at a glance

DATE AND TIME: May 11-12, 9:30am-4:30pm PLACE: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables PARKING: From the entrance to the Visitor Center, follow signs GARDEN ADMISSION: Regular admission is $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and older, $12 for children 6-17, under 5 free, and free for Fairchild members. Look for discount coupons online (fairchildgarden.org). If you are a member of another cultural organization, check if there’s a reciprocal agreement. PAYMENT FOR : Cash, credit cards and personal checks with I.D. WHY YOU SHOULD GO: It’s the biggest event of its kind in the world! Treat Mom to a Mother’s Day Brunch in the Garden House (11am-2pm) and buy her a flowering she can enjoy for years to come. You can also buy fertilizer. Cassia bakeriana Photos this page: Jessica Cabrera On the cover:

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Please make checks payable to Tropical Flowering Tree Society and mail to Tropical Flowering Tree Society at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables, FL 33156. Cassia fistula, page 15 tfts catalog 2019 KEY: F Fragrant R Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale

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Special thanks to Lynda LaRocca, Paul Gehrke, Jessica Cabrera with large, swollen cabrera and Top Tropicals for photos and to Paul Gehrke for proofreading. trunks. Their large

white pendulous essica : J r Abutilon chittendendii (alternate bot. name Bakeridesia open at night. L Adansonia digitata integerrima)—Malvaceae—This small evergreen tree, under This baobab reaches 15’, has yellow flowers with an orange throat. It blooms heavily over 100’ tall. Mature specimens look like something from another for 6-8 months. planet. A large yard is a must. r Abutilon darwinii xstriatum—Malvaceae—Fireball r Adansonia madagascariensis—Malvaceae—A large baobab Flowering Maple —This has maple-shaped and growing over 90+ feet, this is an amazing statement unique tiger-striped red bell flowers with yellow veins. Can grow tree for any large yard or garden, with an impressive trunk and into a shrub 8 feet tall, but can be kept to 4 feet with pruning. beautiful orange and red 10” long flowers. Blooms during all of the warmer months. Hardy to Zone 9. r *Adansonia rubrostipa—Fony Baobab—— r farnesiana—Mimosaceae— Medium to large trees – up to 65 feet – with reddish-brown This small-leafed shrub has blue-tinged, bark, edible , seeds and roots. feathery-looking leaves and large golden, sweetly scented flowers that look like r *Adansonia suarezensis—Suarez Baobab—Bombacaceae—

s cheerleader pompons. There are small Native to Madagascar, this endangered species has a cylindrical l thorns on the branches. The tree blooms trunk and large white flowers, followed by long, heavy . pica o in winter and spring. Widely grown in r T p for the perfume industry, it can be used for a smell accent under a window. © To Acacia farnesiana Zone 9-10. F Paul Gehrke Nursery New and unusual flowering trees, and r Acacia macradenia— subfamily — •• MussaendasMussaendas • Thunbergias Zig Zag Wattle—Small thornless tree/tall shrub produces • profuse clusters of bright gold globular flowers. A new • Tibouchinas • Clerodendrums • Brunfelsias introduction from Australia. F • Sennas • Angels’ Trumpets • Portlandias r Acalypha pendula—Euphorbiaceae—Firetail Chenille •• DaturasPortlandias • Cassias —A ground-hugging relative of the chenille plant with bright • (Devil’sDaturas Trumpet) (Shower Trees) red flowers and tiny, serrated leaves. • (Devil’s Trumpet) • Rainbow Eucalyptus (Green Jade ) r Acmella oleracea—Asteraceae—Toothache Plant—Used • Strongylodon • Tecomanthe as accent plants, this perennial has yellow flowers with a dark • Brachychitons brown eye in the center. The globe shape and brown center • Clero(Greendendrums Jade Vine) • Stemmadenia litoralis give the impression of a googly, creepy eyeball. Chewing the • Angel’s Trumpets leaves will numb the mouth and relieve the pain of a sore tooth. • Cassias and Sennas Native to . (Shower Trees) • Rainbow Eucalyptus r Adansonia digitata—Malvaceae—African Baobab—The famous Baobab or “upside down” tree from tropical Africa (aka • Tecomanthe Judas fruit, because it has 30 seeds). The spongy acid pulp has • Stemmadenia litoralis been used as a substitute for Parmesan cheese on pasta—no cholesterol! Facetiously called the “Dead Rat Tree” because its [email protected] furry fruits resemble rats strung up by their tails, this is one of the 12121 SW 120 Ave., Miami, FL 33186 longest lived and largest trees in the world—so large that they 12121 SW 120 Ave., Miami, FL 33186 have been used as jails in Africa. This tree has beautiful creamy (305) 796-6823(305) 259-5333 | (305) 259-5333 white flowers that hang down. See at Fruit and Spice Park. Nursery visits by appointment only

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r Alstonia venenata——Devil Tree—A large tree to 75’ with huge spikes of white flowers. This evergreen tree is a spring bloomer. colors r *Anigozanthos sp.— Haemodoraceae—Kangaroo Paw—

This Australian native has tubular Adenium obesum ‘Triple’, ‘Santa Claus’ flowers and covered with r Adenium obesum—Apocynaceae—Desert Rose—From velvety hairs. It grows best in sun and Africa, this small succulent has a pale gray trunk with glossy leaves well-drained soils. and trumpet-shaped flowers that range from white and bright

pink to red. They need full sun and well-drained potting mixture. r Aphelandra hartwegiana—Yellow LAROCCA LYNDA Aphelandra——This Anigozanthos sp. r *Agapanthus africanus ‘Storm shrub grows to 6 feet tall and has long orange spikes with Cloud’—Agapanthaceae—African Lily— yellow flowers in clusters in the middle of the spike. Yellow

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l blue flowers. Foliage mounds have and butterflies. u pa narrow and grass-like leaves. A. africanus ‘Storm Cloud’ r *Aphelandra scabra—Pink Candy Aphelandra— r *Aglaia odorata— Acanthaceae—Native to Madagascar and Mauritius, this shrub Meliaceae—Chinese to 5 feet has branched clusters of hot pink flowers on the tips. Perfume Plant—An Blooms in spring and summer and grows best in moist soil with ra easy-to-grow bush that e partial shade. Favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds. cabr

produces fragrant yellow flowers as small as a rice r *Aphelandra sinclairiana—Panama Queen—Acanthaceae— ssica

grain, with a very strong je Native to Panama and , this shrub grows to 3 feet perfume. F Aglaia odorata tall and has pink tubular flowers and bright coral salmon buds/ . They bloom in late winter to early spring and prefer a r Allamanda ‘Brazilian Red’— soil that is moist in summer and slightly dry in winter. They grow Apocynaceae—Maroon Allamanda— best in partial shade and bloom for many weeks. The flowers are The flowers are deep maroon, a new attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. and unusual color for Allamandas. ‘Brazilian Red’ has a sprawling large r Aphelandra () spicigera—Acanthaceae—This vine habit and grows to 10’ tall when evergreen shrub has tubular orange flowers. given a support. Blooms heaviest in spring, summer and fall and may r *Aphelandra tetragona—Acanthaceae—Red Aphelandra— LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA Allamanda ‘Brazilian Red’ through the winter in S. Fla. Grown for their lush foliage and orange-scarlet flowers, these when established in the landscape. perennials need high humidity and warm temperatures to flower. r wickhamii——This large evergreen tree r *Arachnothyx (Rondeletia) to 50’ has very dark green leaves which resemble stretched oak leucophylla—— leaves. When it flowers, usually around March, the top of the tree Panama Rose—This shrub to turns orange red with thousands of small flowers. It only flowers 5’ has bright pink star-shaped when mature. Do not fertilize this tree with phosphorus. It will kill flowers from November to early the plant in a matter of days. summer, with scattered blooms

LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA the rest of the year. r *Aloysia virgata— Arachnothyx leucophylla —Sweet Almond r *Aristolochia gigantea—Giant Calico Vine or Dutchman’s Pipe Bush—This fragrant shrub Vine—Aristolchiaceae—Large vine with mottled burgundy and ra smells just like almonds. The e brown unique Dutchman’s pipe-shaped flowers. They are a fast terminal panicles of white grower and a larval host plant for swallowtail butterflies. cabr flowers bloom all year. The shrub can get tall but is best ssica r *Aristolochia littoralis—Calico Flower—Aristolchiaceae—This je kept at 5-6’ where the flowers Aloysia virgata Brazilian native is an ornamental vine grown for its colorful pipe- can be seen and the fragrance noted as you pass by. F shaped flowers.

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r *Artabotrys hexapetalus— r Augusta rivalis—Rubiaceae—A small evergreen shrub to 2-3’ —Ylang-Ylang Vine—Woody with dark green, glossy foliage. Flowers are large, white and star- climber. Can become dense evergreen shaped and the plant blooms all through the warm months. Sun. shrub bearing extremely fragrant canary yellow or light green flowers, turning r *Azadirachta indica—Neem or Indian Lilac Tree—Meliaceae— yellow with age. Absolutely intoxicating Fast-growing medium tree from with fragrant white flowers

ropicals fragrance! A medium size vine 8 to 10’. and olive-like drupes. The seeds are ground and used to make T

op Once picked, flowers are very long lasting neem oil and extracts, which are excellent natural biopesticides.

© T and hold the scent for days if kept in water, Used extensively for its medicinal and pest control properties. F A. hexapetalus permeating an entire room. F r *Bakeridesia integerrima—Canary Tree—Malvaceae—Showy r Artabotrys siamensis —Annonaceae— small tree with heart-shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers that This interesting plant from Asia can grow as look like hibiscus. a large woody vine or trimmed as a shrub.

The flowers are extremely fragrant with a z r *Barleria cristata—Acanthaceae—Philippine Violet—This lemon-like scent that is most powerful in the butterfly attracting shrub grows to 5’ with spikes of 2’ blue/purple evenings when the flower turns yellow. F flowers blooming from fall through winter. The dark green leaves fernande really accent the purple flowers.

r *Asclepias arim k curassavica— A. siamensis r Barleria ‘Lavender and Lace’—Acanthaceae—An evergreen Asclepidaceae— shrub reaching 4-5’ with white flowers striped in lavender. The Butterfly Weed—This great Florida native plant blooms all winter. wildflower has bright yellow flowers or two-tone orange blooms. Grows to 3’ tall and very drought tolerant when established. This plant is a larval plant for monarch butterflies and their relatives. LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA Asclepias curassavica The flowers are also a great pollen/ source for butterflies. r Asystasia gangetica—Acanthaceae—Chinese Violet— Spreading herb with blue or mauve flowers. r Atractocarpus (Randia) fitzalanii—Rubiaceae—This small native of the coastal rainforests and mangroves of far north Queensland in Australia’s wet tropical belt has clusters of white fragrant flowers, followed by huge tennis ball-shaped bright yellow fruits. Evergreen and compact, it blooms in spring and onward. The tree grows to 15 to 20’, likes neutral to acidic soils and will grow in a sunny to partial shade area. It tolerates salt water inundation. F

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7 may 2019 KEY: F Fragrant R Rare especially for collectors Butterfly attractor tfts catalog 2019 − *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale r *Barleria obtusa—Acanthaceae— r * bidentata—Fabaceae— Purple Dazzler—Grown mostly for its Since its introduction from interesting foliage, this showy shrub has in 2001, this vine/ has proven tricolor white/purple/green variegated a true winner. Easy to manage and foliage and purple flowers. It grows to 4’ everblooming, with flowers that begin in shade or sun. F bright yellow, then change to orange then progress to a deep red creating a r Barringtonia acutangula subsp. dazzling multi-hued effect. Extremely spicata—Lecythidaceae—Kandu rare in cultivation in the U.S. F R cabrera PAUL GEHRKE PAUL Almond or Fresh Water Mangrove—This Barringtonia is a small- to medium-sized Barleria obtusa r *Bauhinia

tree with long pendulous 8” red of tufty bottlebrush-like xblakeana— jessica blooms. The Kandu almond likes wet soil conditions and would be Fabaceae subfamily Bauhinia bidentata happy alongside a canal or lake. The flowers are followed by long, Caesalpinioideae—Hong Kong Orchid—

almond shaped buoyant seeds pods. Native to SE Asia, India and ropicals One of the most desirable orchid trees T

northern Australia. op because it is a sterile hybrid and does not

© T produce seed pods, this longtime winter r Barringtonia edulis—Lecythidaceae—This small tree has very Bauhinia blakeana bloomer has large magenta blossoms. large, stiff leaves and long pendulous racemes of white flowers. Florida’s top -attracting tree! Like most Barringtonias, it prefers moist soil. Very rare. R r Bauhinia bowkeri—Fabaceae/Caesalpiniaceae—This r *Barringtonia racemosa— Lecythidaceae—Fish Poison evergreen medium- to large-sized shrub has white flowers with Tree—Good for a patio, this small tree or large shrub, up to 20’, cerise stripes. has long pendulous racemes of fragrant pink or white flowers that bloom in the evening in June/July and have a heavenly r Bauhinia corymbosa—Fabaceae—A popular evergreen semi- fragrance. Its seeds are large nut-like structures that are used climber in Australia and New Zealand seldom seen in S. Florida. to intoxicate fish for easy collection. It comes from SE Asia and It is used to cover fences and produces cheery pink and lavender the Pacific islands. F flowers. Once established it will tolerate dry conditions. r *Bauhinia acuminata—Fabaceae subfamily Caesalpini- r *Bauhinia divaricata—Fabaceae oideae—Dwarf White Bauhinia—This small tree/shrub from subfamily Caesalpinioideae—Pata- produces delicate white blossoms throughout the de-Vaca—This small shrub has year. The white flowers are vibrant on full moon nights. Great for round-lobed leaves that look like small yards or yards that can’t fit one more tree. camel’s feet. Delicate narrow white cabrera and pink flowers have long thread- r Bauhinia aureifolia—Fabaceae subfamily Caesalpinioideae— like stamens and look like sugarplum jessica Discovered in 1990 in a small area of rainforest in the far south fairies floating on the tree. Bauhinia divaricata of Thailand on the Malaysian border. This vine is especially appreciated for its golden coating of velvety hairs that are r *Bauhinia galpinii—Fabaceae reflective in the sun. This liana needs a support structure such as a subfamily Caesalpinioideae — hefty trellis, pergola or large tree to grow upon. Does best in full Nasturtium Bauhinia—Native to sun and wet soil. tropical Africa, and found throughout the tropics, this is a dense shrub with a haystack shape that grows 10 by 10’. The dark salmon flowers have cabrera shaped like ginkgo leaves, and the fruit is a 5” long pod. This tree tends to be jessica Bauhinia galpinii deciduous in winter. The plant likes well- drained soils and sunny locations. Prune in early spring to control growth. Plant on a trellis or in an open area. Disney’s Animal Kingdom uses this at their entrance.

r *Bauhinia grandidieri—Fabaceae subfamily Caesalpinioideae—Shrub to about 6’ with arching branches, small bluish leaves and pale blue flowers during the warmer months of the year. Very good for bonsai.

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r Bauhinia jenningsii— tall. It has slender pendulous Caesalpiniaceae—A very branches and bell-shaped new and rare species of flowers that are solitary or in Bauhinia with small purple clusters of two or three. They and yellow flowers. Naturally do not open widely and have cabrera

it has many branches but yellow petals with a dark spot ropicals

can be groomed into a small T in the center. The dark spot op essica j tree. Loves sun and can bleeds into the yellow flower, Bauhinia jenningsii © T tolerate some shade. R Bauhinia tomentosa turning it pink by the end of the day. Seed pods are 3-6” long. r Bauhinia monandra— Suitable for all types of soil and sunny locations, Fabaceae subfamily this tree is usable as a sheared hedge. Caesalpinioideae—Pink Orchid Tree—This is a r *Beaumontia grandiflora—Apocynaceae—Herald’s small-leafed, dwarfish Trumpet—Clusters of very large white flowers cover this vine in tree. The branches are late winter and early spring. This large vine needs a large trellis. almost black and provide a sharp contrast to the r Beaumontia murtonii— LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA pale lavender flowers. Bauhinia monandra Apocynaceae—Easter Throughout the year, the Lily Vine—One of the tree produces quantities of big flowers and is seldom without most impressive climbing flowers. They open a pale pink with maroon polka dot center, then plants that grows well in fade to a dark rose pink by afternoon. subtropical climates. Woody

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r Bauhinia rubra and B. rubra var. ‘Alba’—Fabaceae subfamily white flowers resembling op caesalpinioideae—This wonderful Bauhinia shrub grows 6 to 8’. lilies and lush tropical © T The large “orchid” flowers cover the shrub profusely. This will be foliage. Can reach 10’ to Beaumontia murtonii available in both red and white varieties. 20’ in full sun. Large, highly fragrant flowers appear in trusses particularly during the cool season in tropical climates. The leaves r Bauhinia saccocalyx—Fabaceae subfamily are glossy and dark green on the upper surface, and hairy on Caesalpinioideae—A most unusual plant. It starts out as a vine but the lower leaf surface. Young shoots are covered with brown hairs. eventually “straightens up” into a fair-sized bush or small tree to Considered to be a tropical plant, it is hardy to light frost. F about 10’ tall. The white flowers, sometimes tinged in pink, are in tight clusters resembling Clerodendrum bungei and are slightly r Bernouillea sp.—Bombacaceae—From , this large perfumed. Full sun. F tree—to 70’—is showy, with small bright red flowers in the winter, and 10- r Bauhinia sirindhorniae—Fabaceae subfamily 12” long seed pods. Caesalpinioideae—Named after a Thai princess, this climbing vine appreciates full sun and needs a sturdy trellis. r Berrya cordifolia—Malvaceae (also placed in )—Rare r Bauhinia tomentosa—Fabaceae subfamily flowering tree with bright lavender Caesalpinioideae—St. Thomas Tree—Native to India, China flowers. Medium to large habit and and Africa, this shrub or small tree grows to be about 15’ thousands of 1” flowers in the spring to Berrya cordifolia

MAY 2019 9 tfts catalog 2019 KEY: F Fragrant R Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale early summer. The seeds are winged samaras similar to those of r *Bougainvillea arborea Triplaris. This tree has male and female forms with the female Dwarf —Nyctaginaceae— trees being more colorful (same as Triplaris). Prefers moist acid soil Dwarf Bougainvillea—These and adequate iron levels. Native to India. R bougainvillea have smaller leaves and grow only to 2-3’. r Berrya cubensis—Malvaceae (also placed in Tiliaceae)—This plant has purple flowers and is found in the tropical r acerifolius— and . —Flame Tree—This showy medium-sized tree, 25-30’, r *Bixa orellana—Bixaceae—Lipstick Tree, Annatto—A colorful will drop most of its leaves in tree that is more common as a shrub. Its pink and white flowers late spring and be covered with bloom in summer and fall, and look like old-fashioned roses. The clusters of bright red flowers. red fruit has bristles on the outside and hangs on the tree for a LAROCCA LYNDA Originally from Australia, it Bougainvillea long time. Dye from the seed is used to color food products and tolerates any soil, full sun to partial fabrics. Children use the coloring to paint their faces. The plant shade, and is cold hardy to the upper 20s. needs part shade. r Brachychiton r *Bixa orellana—Bixaceae—Dwarf acerfolius ×bidwillii— Lipstick—A medium-sized shrub or a Malvaceae—Garrad’s small tree to 6’. The flowers are pink, Nursery—This hybrid followed by bright red seed pods Brachychiton of which last for several months on the acerfolius and bidwillii is plant. The beautiful golden trunk and a natural hybrid selected branches are another plus for this in Australia. Garrad’s LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA Bixa orellana plant. Nursery is a medium-

PAUL GEHRKE PAUL sized tree that is r Bolusanthus speciosus—Fabaceae—Tree Brachychiton acerfolius ×bidwillii deciduous and it blooms Wisteria—From , this tree to 20 in April and May. The flowers are very large in shades of red, pink feet has blue-violet and drooping branches. F and orange. Grafted plants bloom while young. This is a very free- flowering, showy new Brachychiton. r Bombax ceiba—Malvaceae—Red Silk- Cotton, Red Silk Floss—Flowers range in color r Brachychiton australis—Malvaceae (Sterculiaceae)—Broad from bright iridescent magenta red to orange Leaved Bottle Tree—Medium-sized tree with a bottle-shaped pollak and yellowish orange. Most flower trunk and broad palmate leaves. This tree is deciduous briefly when the tree is leafless, accentuating the right before the pale yellow flowers appear in late winter and early adam impact of its prolific flowering. Unlike Chorisia, B. speciosus spring. Native to Australia. they rarely produce seeds in South Florida. This massive India native is not recommended for small yards. r Brachychiton bidwillii—Malvaceae—This tree, native to Australia, has furry maple leaves and pinkish-red star-shaped flowers. The tree blooms when very young.

r Brachychiton discolor—Malvaceae— Scrub Bottle Tree—Native to Australia, this medium to tall tree has long bell- shaped pink flowers. Its leaves look cabrera like maple leaves, and its bark has lacy patterns. Underused in the landscape, essica j this late spring bloomer will tolerate light Bombax ceiba freeze conditions. r Bombax malabaricum—See Bombax ceiba r —Malvaceae Brachychiton discolor r Bougainvillea sp.—Nyctaginaceae—Bougainvillea—Vigorous (Sterculiaceae)—Kurrajong Bottle Tree— vines with spines with vibrant bracts surrounding small white This bottle tree has shimmering evergreen foliage that has a tubular flowers. Winter bloomer that likes dry conditions. showy reflective flash in the landscape. The flowers are creamy white and appear in early summer. Very cold hardy to zone 9 and native to Australia.

10 www.tfts.org KEY: F Fragrant R Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor tfts catalog 2019 *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale r *Brachychiton rosea ‘Racecourse Red’ r —Malvaceae—This tree’s Coke- bottle-shaped trunk stores water. Its black greenish leaves are semi-deciduous; yellow flowers are bell-shaped. Growing 20- 40’ high, this tree adds great texture to a landscape. r Brexia madagascariensis—Celastraceae—Many-branched evergreen shrub with edible fruit. From east tropical Africa. ehrke G aul r Brillantaisia subulugarica— (5), P Acanthaceae—Tropical Giant Salvia—Height 6-8’ on strong stems and blooming mid- cabrera summer onward with huge spires of salvia- like light blue flowers. Plant in a full sun location in rich, well-drained soil. jessica B. subulugarica Clockwise, from top left: Brugmansia ‘Angel’s Sun Explosion’; ‘Lizzy’, ‘Rachel’, ‘Miss Emily MacKenzie’, ‘Inca Sun’, ‘Marshmallow Sunset’ r *Brownea ariza ×coccinea—Fabaceae (Caesalpiniaceae)— Scarlet Flame —Native to the tropical Americas, this great fragrance. A new and rare brugmansia for collectors. Sun medium-sized tree has bright crimson flowers and leaves that or shade. ‘Pink Beauty’—Pink Angel’s Trumpet—This new pink droop while young. angel’s trumpet has rich pink flowers with long tendrils at the end of the upturned tips of the petals. ‘Velvet Rose’—— r — Pink Angel’s Trumpet—This hybrid angel’s trumpet is very heat Fabaceae (Caesalpiniaceae)— tolerant. Its flowers look like crushed dark pink velvet. This is a Rose of —This tree has cross between Pink and Pink Beauty. ‘New Orleans beautiful globular Lady’—Double Salmon Angel’s Trumpet—This is a new selection with crimson, red, pink or purple of Angel’s Trumpet with double orange to salmon orange blooms. fugina tubular flowers, up to 8 inches in It blooms more freely than triple orange and is much easier res o diameter. New leaves are drooping, l to grow. The background of this hybrid has some Brugmansia o starting pale green, turning d ×candida and they have the characteristic Easter lily scent of these brownish-pink, then green. Brownea grandiceps hybrids. *‘Inca Sun’— Everblooming Yellow Angel’s Trumpet— This is a dazzling new hybrid Brugmansia with yellow flowers. This r *Brownea macrophylla—Fabaceae angel’s trumpet is a breeding breakthrough, because it constantly (Caesalpiniaceae)— Rose of sets flower buds with each new leaf. Normal Brugmansias bloom Venezuela, Panama Flame Tree—A in flushes near each full moon, but ‘Inca Sun’ has a nearly constant small- to medium-sized tree with very display of flowers. This Brugmansia blooms when 2’ tall and will large 9” diameter flowers in a bright be more compact than others. This would be an excellent angel’s red with yellow tips. A real show- trumpet for growing in containers. ‘Sunset’—Variegated Yellow stopper in the garden. New leaves Angel’s Trumpet—This is a new Brugmansia with clear yellow cabrera are in a pinkish droop that eventually flowers and white variegation on the leaves. The leaf variegation stiffen, turn lime green and then resembles ‘Peaches and Cream’. This Brugmansia has a fast jessica Brownea macrophylla a dark green. The tree likes bright growth rate for a variegated angels’ trumpet and the flowers shade and an evenly moist soil. are very fragrant. *‘Jean Pasco’—Fluted trumpets that are rich yellow with dark orange lips on the petals, a stunning two-tone r Brownea sp.—Fabaceae (Caesalpiniaceae)—Brownea White color combination unique in yellow brugmansias. *‘Charles Flower—Not much is known about this brownea, but it is said to Grimaldi’—Large golden yellow-to-orange trumpets on this have a very nice white flower. free-blooming . The flowers are darker than other yellow angel’s trumpets and turn orange in cooler weather. The plants r Brugmansia hybrids—Solanaceae—’Lizzy’—Triple Pink Angel’s Trumpet — Lizzy is a triple light pink angel trumpet that will blow you away. Wonderful fragrance with ruffled flowers. Heavy bloomer. Sun or shade. ‘Marshmallow Sunset’—Triple Cream—This brugmansia has a double flower appearance from the outside, but when you look inside you will find a third flower. Exceptional night fragrance. Sun or shade. ‘Rachel’—Double

Pink—A truly gorgeous large, dark pink double flower with a GEHRKE PAUL Brugmansia ‘Sunset’ (above), ’Jean Pasco’ (right) 11 may 2019 tfts catalog 2019 KEY: F Fragrant R Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale also have an extended bloom sequence and flowers appear up peachy orange throughout the flowers.* ‘Cypress Gardens’— and down the stems. *‘Ecuador Pink’—This pink angel’s trumpet Probably the best overall white angel’s trumpet. Very easy to has the darkest pink color of Brugmansia. A compact grower, it grow in pots or in the ground. Pure white flowers age to very light thrives in a pot. *‘Forestville Double’—Double white angel’s peach color. Another Logee’s selection that has huge 12” hanging trumpet with velvety leaves. *‘Jamie’s Monkey Business’— trumpets. *‘Peaches and Cream’—A selection of ‘Peach’ with Orange angel’s trumpet with an iridescent shimmer to the variegated creamy white leaf margins. Very attractive even when trumpet. *‘Miss Emily McKenzie’—New angel’s trumpet with not in bloom. Grows shorter than ‘Peach’ or other B. versicolor giant-sized deep pink flowers. ‘Valley’—Shredded peach selections. F same as shredded white but the flowers blush to a light peach color. *‘Whiskers’—Yellow angel’s trumpet with a long tail-like r australis— tip extending off the edge of the . Solanaceae—Morning, Noon and Night—This is a r *Brugmansia ×candida— wonderful alternative for the Solanaceae—‘Double White’—This standard Yesterday, Today, medium growing angel’s trumpet and Tomorrow (Brunfelsia has semi-double flowers that hang grandiflora) with a very freund

downward and smell like Easter lilies. compact growth and fragrant rick The foliage is covered in soft satiny flowers that appear multiple Brunfelsia australis hairs. ‘Valley Peach Shredded’— times a year. Full sun. F The shredded flower petals hang in clusters like Shredded White r *Brunfelsia americana ‘Lady of the Fantasy, but they change color from Night’—Solanaceae—From the West white to light peach and finally Indies, this plant has beautiful white dark peach color. This new angel’s flowers that turn to cream as they age

PAUL GEHRKE PAUL trumpet is easier to grow than the and are very fragrant at night. It grows ‘Valley Peach Shredded’ Shredded White with more vigor to 5’ and likes shade to filtered sun. F and fewer malformed flowers. This is an interesting novelty for the Brugmaniacs of the world! r *Brunfelsia densifolia— *Shredded—A unique shredded white angel’s trumpet whose Solanaceae—Serpentine Hill Rain double petals hang in loose clusters that resemble the flowers of Brunfelsia americana Tree—Native to Puerto Rico, this the white hummingbird tree ( grandiflora). Flower petals medium-sized shrub has very fragrant appear to have been shredded and torn apart from the calyx. F 4” tubular, creamy yellow flowers, most fragrant at night, and long, thin leaves. F r Brugmansia versicolor— Solanaceae—*‘Creamsicle’— r *Brunfelsia gigantea—Solanaceae—Lady of the Night—Fast- This newer selection growing shrub with creamy white flowers with long tubes. F Brugmansia has double orange trumpets. The flowers come r *Brunfelsia xisola—Solanaceae—Lavender Lady of the Night F out light creamy white and change to light orange and r *Brunfelsia jamaicensis—Solanaceae—Jamaican Lady of finally orange. ‘Creamsicle’ is the Night—Native to , this fast-growing shrub has very very free flowering. There are fragrant 4” tubular, creamy white flowers. F PAUL GEHRKE PAUL streaks and swirls of cream and B. versicolor 'Creamsicle' r *Brunfelsia lactea— Solanaceae—Princess of the Night, Lady of the Night—A smaller version of Brunfelsia sp. ‘Gigantea,’ the tree has cabrera large, white flowers fading to creamy yellow, exquisitely fragrant at night and on jessica Brunfelsia lactea cool days. From the , this flowers all year round, can grow to be 8-12’ tall and likes sun to light shade. It is a cold-hardy plant that likes acid soil. This easy-to-grow, pest-free plant can be either planted in the ground or in a container. F

12 www.tfts.org tfts catalog 2019 KEY: F Fragrant R Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale r *Brunfelsia maliformis—Solanaceae—Native to Jamaica, this and its branches weep like a flowing new Brunfelsia grows in woodlands and on limestone cliffs as a fountain. This tree is great for small shrub or small tree. It produces large, fragrant yellow flowers year areas and entranceways. round, with heaviest bloom from May through September. It’s well adapted to the limestone soils of Miami-Dade. F r celsissima— Proteaceae—Ivory Curl Tree—This r *Brunfelsia nitida—Solanaceae—Lady small evergreen tree with long of the Night—This very fragrant shrub racemes of fragrant cream flowers grows to 6’ with creamy white flowers is ideal for the smaller garden. This and blooms all year round. A great low- tropical Australia native is frequently maintenance plant, this species can survive used as a street tree. F Brya ebenus in very poor soil and even in a rock base. The leaves are thick and leathery and are a r arborea—— pleasing green. F Verawood—This Venezuela native has proven eund r itself to be well adapted to our soil and f y r * ‘Floribunda’— climate. It will grow to 30’ with a spread of patt Solanaceae—This shrub grows 4-6’ with 25’. Large golden yellow flowers cover the

Brunfelsia nitida OCCA fragrant white flowers and thick, leathery R tree all summer long. A cousin to Guaiacum leaves. F sanctum—but a much faster grower—this NDA LA Y

L tree is used for its and is a favorite of r *Brunfelsia pilosa—Solanaceae—Lady of the Night—Perhaps woodworkers. This tree is a showstopper on the best of the Brunfelsias. This shrub for full to partial sun has Old Cutler, on the perimeter of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. dark green narrow leaves and flowers most of the year. The flowers start white and change to light yellow after a couple days. r *Burbidgea scheizocheila— Zingiberaceae—Dwarf Orange Little fragrance during the day, stronger at night. F Ginger—Dwarf ginger with bright orange cones emerge from upright stems. r *Brunfelsia plicata—Solanaceae— Lady of the Night—This is the new r Butea monosperma— name for the Brunfelsia formerly sold Fabaceae—Flame-of-the- as jamaicensis. It is an evergreen shrub Forest—India’s national tree, this with white extremely fragrant flowers. upright tree with a crooked trunk The flowers are most fragrant at night. could be a perfect specimen for

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year around, but heaviest bloom is in the foot-long racemes of bright a h ic winter and spring. F paul orange flowers grow along the r Brunfelsia plicata branches. Up close, flowers look Butea monosperma r *Brunfelsia sp.—Solanaceae— like a parrot’s beak. The deciduous tree likes full sun, will grow up Large shrubs with very fragrant to the Lake Placid area, and blooms in Feb. and March. flowers similar toB. lactea. F r Caesalpinia cassioides—Caesalpiniaceae—Cassia Leaved r *Brunfelsia sp. ‘Manaca’— Caesalpinia—This small tree has foliage resembling a cassia and Solanaceae—Manaca is a selection beautiful vibrant red flowers in the warmer months. of Brunfelsia with fragrant creamy white flowers likeB. lactea or B. r *Caesalpinia ferrea—Fabaceae subfamily eund americana. The plants are compact Caesalpinioideae—Leopard Tree, Brazilian Ironwood—This r f y and bushy—much shorter than B. medium-sized tree has proven to be well adapted to South

patt lactea, but larger than B. nitida. Florida. Great hurricane resistance and a root system that does Brunfelsia sp. Grows to about 3 or 4 feet tall. not harm surrounding sidewalks, tree grates, paving. Beautiful The delicious scented flowers are followed by 1” orange berries. red new growth and bears vibrant yellow clusters of flowers. It The exact species of Manaca is disputed, but sometimes called has a smooth bark that exfoliates, revealing patches of black, uniflora—unfortunately, uniflora has blue flowers. F white and shades of gray. r Brya ebenus—Papilionaceae—West Indian Ebony—This r Caesalpinia mexicana—Caesalpiniaceae—This evergreen evergreen tree from 25-40’ has pumpkin yellow-orange flowers tree or large shrub grows to 9’-12’. Its yellow flowers have a that cluster from the leaf axis. Its leaves are small and round, slight fragrance. F may 2019 13 F R tfts catalog 2019 KEY: Fragrant Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale

r Caesalpinia peltophoroides— r Callistemon viminalis ‘Boyette’— Weeping Bottle Brush— Caesalpiniaceae—Used as a street —This cultivar of Callistemon is an extremely tree in Colombia and Brazil, this weeping variety. It begins blooming in early spring and is highly dainty tree has yellow flowers and attractive to . It is a medium-sized tree, reaching heights of small compound leaves that shed. 30 feet. It is cold hardy to zone 9. C. peltophoroides New leaves appear red. r *Calotropis gigantea (syn. r *Caesalpinia Asclepias gigantea)—Apocynaceae pulcherrima— (formerly Asclepiaceae)—Giant Caesalpinicaceae—Pride Milkweed—This shrub grows to of Barbados, Dwarf Royal 10’ and has huge light lavender ra Poinciana—Though this e milkweed-type flowers. The stems cabr

small tree or large shrub and leaves are covered in white is not in the same downy hairs. This plant is attractive ssica e as Delonix regia, it has a j to Monarch butterfly adults and is similar flower. It flowers all C. pulcherrima a larval plant for their caterpillars. year round and blooms more profusely in spring, summer and Once established, the plants are fall. The flowers range from hot pink, yellow, orange, white, drought tolerant and require well

yellow orange, pink and yellow. drained soils. Giant milkweeds are LAROCCA LYNDA also very salt tolerant. Native to Calotropis gigantea r Caesalpinia vesicaria— Southeast Asia and . Caesalpinicaceae—Small evergreen tree with large spikes of bright r multiflorum— yellow small flowers that bloom in Rubiaceae—This tree is similar to ke late fall and early winter. Its very C. spruceanum but has shiny white r eh g leathery and shiny leaves are small. bark and small white flowers. The Since it is native to tree grows to 25 meters and is tall paul and the , is quite salt and straight. It is extremely rare and Caesalpinia vesicaria tolerant. This tidy, compact tree new to South Florida. R grows to about 20’. r *—Rubiaceae—Mulateiro or Pau r * emarginata—Fabaceae—Dwarf Powderpuff— Mulato—This exciting medium-sized tree from Perennial shrub with red flowers. tops out at 50’. A fast-growing semi-deciduous tree, it has one of the most breathtaking trunk colorations anywhere, starting out r Calliandra haematocephala ‘Alba’— as a slick green, morphing into orange and red, and finally a Fabaceae—White Powder Puff— A multicolored array of reds, oranges, green/blue and silver-grey, great tree or shrub for small gardens, changing throughout the year. It produces thousands of small it has flowers that look like a woman’s white flowers at the tips of its branches in late summer.

powder puff and small pinnate leaves. LAROCCA LYNDA C. haematocephala ‘Alba’ r *Calyptranthes pallens—Myrtaceae—Spicewood—A Florida r *Calliandra surinamensis— native, this upright shrub or small tree has small glossy leaves and Fabaceae—Pink Powderpuff— small fragrant white flowers. Its common name comes from its ra e This large, low-branching, spicy fragrance. F cabr evergreen shrub has leaflets that start out copper and turn dark r *Camptosema grandiflora— ssica e j metallic green. Its flowers are Fabaceae—Dwarf Red Jade Vine or Calliandra surinamensis 2-3” wide pink puffs with white Rooster’s Crest—This is a spectacular silky stamens. red flowered vine from Brazil. The flowers are 3”-long tubes that r *Calliandra resemble elongated tubes of lipstick. tergemina var. The flowers are similar in appearance ra emarginata— e to those of Erythrina bidwillii, but not ke

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14 www.tfts.org F R tfts catalog 2019 KEY: Fragrant Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale than red jade vine. This zone-9 plant will tolerate dry conditions r *Cassia bakeriana—Fabaceae once established. Many nurseries often mistakenly call this plant a (Caesalpiniaceae)—A must for the species. collector’s yard, this rare, medium- sized cassia has bright pink buds r *Cananga odorata—Annonaceae— that open to a light pink and Ylang-ylang, Chanel No. 5 Tree—Coco finally fade to white. The tricolor Chanel knew she had a winning perfume effect of the flowers resembles when she smelled the flowers of the apple blossoms, but this is not Cananga. Native to India, Java and the apple blossom shower cassia. LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA , this open headed tree reaches Growth and culture are similar to Cassia bakeriana 80’ in height and has drooping branches C. javanica, but the flowers have like a Christmas tree. The profuse and a lighter color and longer petals. The leaves and stems have a fragrant flowers are greenish, maturing light soft fur. This drought-tolerant tree can withstand neglect, to ivory or white. A great tree for Miami’s and is deciduous in a dry and cool climate. F sultry summer nights, it will perfume your patio or pool area at night and after a r Cassia brewsterii—Fabaceae (Caesalpiniaceae)—Leichhardt cabrera summer rainstorm. If you have a small yard, Bean—This Cassia from Australia has large clusters of dark orange this tree makes a great gift for a neighbor. flowers with creamy white calyxes. The buds resembles the fruits F jessica The fragrance will travel to your yard. Cananga odorata of the American bittersweet. It blooms in the fall. This evergreen grows to 40’ and likes a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and r *Cananga odorata ‘Fruticosa’— grows best in Zones 10 to 11. Annonaceae—Dwarf Ylang-ylang— This dwarf variety of famous Ylang- r *Cassia fistula—Fabaceae Ylang is small tree or compact shrub (Caesalpiniaceae)—Golden Shower Tree— with highly scented yellowish flowers. This large tree has long pendulous chains of Fragrance is similar to C. odorata and bright yellow flowers that appear in late spring cabrera the flowers also are used in perfume. and summer. Native to Southeast Asia. This plant is extremely valuable jessica because of its compact nature. A r Cassia grandis—Fabaceae Cananga odorata ‘Fruticosa’ bushy specimen, it is a wonderful (Caesalpiniaceae)—Pink Shower Tree—One exotic plant that adds a sensual touch to any small garden of the least frequently seen of Miami’s showy or patio. Blooms very profusely during spring and summer LAROCCA LYNDA cassias, this medium-sized tree has large Cassia fistula months, but also might bloom on and off year round. F panicles of showy bright red/pink flowers that fade to a dark salmon color. It blooms in early spring. r *Canna xgeneralis—Cannaceae—Perennial with large banana-shaped leaves and bright showy orchid-like flowers, r *Cassia javanica—Fabaceae They bloom all year with the most flowers in the warmer (Caesalpiniaceae)—Apple months. Cannas can grow to 6 feet tall, but these are dwarf Blossom Tree—Native to selections that stay shorter. One of the parent species is native Southeast Asia, this large and to the Everglades, They tolerate wet, moist conditions. spreading tree will grow to 40’ tall by 30’ wide with large pink r *Capparis cynophallophora—Capparidaceae—Jamaica flowers cascading down its sides Caper—This Florida native shrub has evergreen leaves and showy from May to August. A large LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA flowers with 2” purple stamens, white anthers and white petals. specimen can be seen at SW Cassia javanica 112 St. and 77 Ave. This tree is r Cassia afrofistula—Fabaceae becoming as popular as the Delonix regia. It’s a favorite of the (Caesalpiniaceae)—Dwarf Golden sulfur butterfly. Shower—This longtime bloomer has erect candle-like spikes r *Cassia javanica var nodosa—Palawan Cherry Tree— of golden yellow flowers on a Fabaceae—This is a subspecies of C. javanica with slightly e large 6-8’ shrub or small tree, k darker pink flowers. Native to Southeast Asia. r perfect for a small yard. h ge

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u r *Cassia leptophylla—Fabaceae (Caesalpiniaceae)—Ring of pa r *Cassia bahamensis— Cassia afrofistula Gold Tree, Gold Medallion Tree—This summer bloomer’s bright Bahama Cassia—Fabaceae yellow flowers form a medallion shape. This tree has been very (Caesalpiniaceae)—Tall shrub to 9 ft with tiny yellow flowers. successful in Orlando and grows to be about 20-25’ tall. may 2019 15 F R tfts catalog 2019 KEY: Fragrant Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale

r Cavanillesia platanifolia—Malvaceae—Quipo—Tall tree with soft light wood similar to balsa. The huge trunks resemble baobob trees. Blooms in spring with small white flowers. Native to Central and South America.

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Cassia Ceiba is one of the most floriferous we have ever seen. Rather marginata than growing upright, the tree grows to only 8-12’ and spreads

jessica (syn. Cassia laterally. These are all grafted trees. Fall bloomer. Full sun. Cassia marginata roxburghii)— Fabaceae (Caesalpiniaceae)—Red Shower Tree, Rose Shower, Red r Ceiba (Chorisia) chodatii— Cassia–This medium-sized tree blooms in the fall with thousands Bombacaceae—New hybrid. of small salmon/rose colored blooms along the stem. It’s very The plants are grafted from showy during Ramble at Fairchild. the blooming tree (pictured).

White is a rare color for these cabrera r Cassia moschata—Fabaceae (Caesalpiniaceae)—Bronze normally pink ceibas. They can

Cassia—Exciting new Cassia native from Belize to Guiana. This grow up to 40 feet and bloom jessica tree has dark orange to bronze flowers in the spring born along in the late fall/early winter. Ceiba (chorisia) chodatii the stems in long javanica-like clusters. Like most Cassias, it ‘Patricia’: Yellow Silk Floss grafted. prefers slightly acidic soil and a pronounced winter dry period for best flowering. This selection comes from Venezuela. r Ceiba (Chorisia) chodatii ×C. speciosa ‘Tem’—Bomba- caceae—Each year the tree produces an abundance of buds r Castanospermum australe— on a bare frame that pop open in dazzling profusion that lasts Fabaceae—Moreton Bay Chestnut— for months. The flowers are as big as your outstretched hand This large evergreen tree has red and with five long pure white petals with a rippled edge. The throat yellow flowers and cylindrical pods. begins a rich yellow that progresses to a chocolate brown. These fine attributes have been combined with a Chorisia r Catalpa longissima— cultivar that blooms early in the season—mid-September— —Yoke-wood—Medium- hence the name ‘Tem.’ sized tree with thousands of small white gehrke l u flowers with pink throats and purple r *—Bombaca- pa veins It blooms in summer and fall for an ceae—Peach Kapok—Huge buttress C. australe extended season. A mature specimen roots stabilize the base of this massive tree at the Kampong is always in bloom in September. The flowers fast growing tree. From to are followed by extremely long tapered seed pods which split South America, but cultivated all over open to release tiny fluffy seeds. This tree, native to the West the world for kapok, the cotton-like Indies, is well adapted to South Florida. material in the pods used for stuffing mattresses and pillows. There are two ropicals r Cavanillesia arborea—Malvaceae—This tall tree has a large forms both in cultivation and the wild. T bottle-shaped trunk like a baobob. It has very soft light wood that C. pentandra ‘Pancoastal’, with smooth op © T is used to make canoes. Light pink flowers appear in the spring. green bark and relatively few cream Ceiba pentandra Native to South America. white flowers, was collected by Lester Pancoast in Madagascar and is most commonly cultivated in South Florida. The reddish-flowered form has dense clusters of flowers and heavily thorned brown bark. It blooms from Jan.-Mar., profusely when mature and if planted in a dry area. It is deciduous in winter for only a short time. New foliage in spring is orange-pink. It is cold-hardy and tolerant of most soils. This is a 40-60’ tree.

r *Ceiba (Chorisia) speciosa—Bombacaeae—Floss Silk Tree— This fast-growing, large, thorny (sometimes not) tree, has flowered from seed in less than four years in Miami. Some trees flower when totally leafless, accentuating their splendor in fall or summer. Once established, they require little attention, and like most flowering trees, are ideal candidates for the xeriscape garden.

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r Citharexylum spinosum— Verbenaceae—Fiddlewood, Boo-nge Saaree—This evergreen, medium- sized tree does not have the spines that its scientific name suggests. It is a beautiful small tree with long tassels of Ceiba (Chorisia) speciosa richly scented white flowers. Flowers (Left: Arielle Simon; above: are pendant and cover the tree from Lynda LaRocca) spring to fall. Foliage is dark green, ropicals

Native to southern Brazil and Argentina, this tree is a spectacular shiny, ornamental. Easy to grow, nice T traffic-stopping floral display. landscaping tree. Roots easily from op © T cuttings but, at least in Southern Citharexylum spinosum r *Celosia argentea—Amaranthaceae— Thailand, does not produce seeds. Cock’s Comb—Annual with colorful Great butterfly and attractor. plumes. r Clappertonia ficifolia—Tiliaceae—This evergreen medium r Celosia spicata—Amaranthaceae— sized shrub from 6-9’ has white flowers with yellow stamens. It is a Cock’s Comb—This showy annual, a longtime spring-summer bloomer. member of the Amaranth family, is very attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds and r Clavija domingensis—Theophrastaceae—Steer’s Tongue— bees. This super rare palm-like plant has wavy crinkled leaves on top of a trunk that forms with age. The small white flowers form near LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA r —Apocynaceae— the trunk and the fruits hang down. Grows best in partial shade Celosia argentea *Cerbera x manghas Cerbera Enchanted Sense—This hybrid with rich moist soil. Native to on the Haiti side and very is a NEW perfume plant rarely seen in cultivation! This amazing endangered and rare. R plant is from Thailand. The plant has a growth habit similar to a with beautiful striped red-and-white flowers that are r Clavija longifolia—Theophrastaceae—A palm-like shrub 12’ highly fragrant. Beautiful mauve leaves adorn the plant. A must- tall native to and the tropical forest, Clavija has long leaves have in the rare plants market. F R and orange fruit directly on the stems. r Cestrum elegans ‘Newellii’— r Clematis terniflora—Ranunculaceae—Tropical Clematis—This Solanaceae—Red Cestrum—This tropical clematis does wonderful in our climate. White flowers dense evergreen shrub has dark cover the vine during the summer months. red tubular flowers year round, and bloom heaviest in the winter and r *Clerodendrum buchananii——Pagoda Plant— spring. Native to Mexico, this cultivar This shrub to 6’ blooms spring through fall with terminal clusters of has many more flowers than the scarlet flowers that attract butterflies. older white and pink selections. The Cestrum elegans attractive foliage is dark green. F r Clerodendrum bungei—Lamiaceae—Pink Clerodendrum— This easy-to-grow plant’s lavender pink flowers appear all year. r *Cestrum nocturnum—Solanaceae—Night Blooming Huge blooms will appear in sun or partial shade locations. Jasmine—This evergreen shrub has creamy white flowers that look The shiny and dark purple foliage complements the lavender like small long tubes hanging from the shrub. The smell will make blossoms. It grows to about 5’ and is extremely cold hardy to your backyard come alive at night. F Zone 7. r —Apocynaceae—Flowering r Clerodendrum heterophyllum—Lamiaceae—Little Stars— Frangipani—Large deciduous vine. Like the Frangipani trees, This small bush has white perfumed flowers in clusters and blooms Chonemorphas lose their leaves during the winter, but sprout new in the spring and fall. It grows leaves in the spring, followed immediately by white flowers that from 3-4’ tall and likes full sun last until the fall. Although “fragrans” is part of the name, their and broken light. It will take fragrance, unfortunately, is barely noticeable. temps around 35°. r Chonemorpha penangensis—Apocynaceae—Frangipani r Clerodendrum (Rotheca) Vine—Usually deciduous during the winter, this large vine has incisum (incisa) var. creamy white flowers that bloom throughout warm weather Macrosiphon—Lamiaceae— months and are very fragrant. This needs a strong support. LAROCCA LYNDA Musical Notes—This beautiful Clerodendrum (Rotheca) incisum may 2019 17 KEY: F Fragrant R Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor tfts catalog 2019 *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale plant has white flowers r Clerodendrum thompsoniae— that, when in the bud Lamiaceae—Bleeding-heart Vine—These stage, look like musical drought-resistant vines have 4” oval notes. It prefers a filtered green leaves and sprays of white bracts sun location and grows to tipped with red flowers. Light shade to about 3’ tall. full sun. LAROCCA LYNDA C. thompsoniae r Clerodendrum r *Clerodendrum ugandense (Rotheca

minahassae—Lamiaceae— LAROCCA LYNDA myricoides)—Lamiaceae—Butterfly Bouquet of Roses Clerodendrum minahassae Bush—A lovely, cold tolerant shrub for a Clerodendrum—Multistemmed branches hold clusters of fragrant, planter on a patio, its beautiful flower looks double, light pink flowers that resemble fully opened roses. Plants like a purple and white butterfly. have hairy leaves and sucker freely. A year-round bloomer, it LAROCCA LYNDA flowers well in sun or shade, but flowers fade to white in full sun r *Clerodendrum wallichii— Rotheca myricoides and during warmer weather. F Lamiaceae—Bridal Veil—Large shrub with cascading panicles of light pink flowers that fade to white. This winter bloomer’s r *Clerodendrum paniculatum— dark pink showy bracts remain long after the flowers fall. Lamiaceae—Pagoda Flower—A real show-stopper, this shrub from r Clitoria fairchildiana—Fabaceae—Orchid Tree, Philippine Southeast Asia has bright scarlet Pigeonwings—This tree has beautiful flowers in blue/violet or orange and red flowers that form a pink/violet and white pendant spikes. pagoda shape. It can grow to 6-8’ and will take temps up to freezing. The r *Clitoria ternatea—Fabaceae—Blue Pea shrub likes full sun but will take partial Vine—Perennial vine or creeper with vivid blue ra LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA C. paniculatum shade, and it flowers in summer and e flowers and edible seed pods.

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r Clusia ssica r e *Clerodendrum paniculatum var. ‘Alba’— Lamiaceae— j lanceolata— White Pagoda Flower—This shrub has white flowers. Clitoria ternatea Clusiaceae— Pitch Apple—Small shrub for full r *Clerodendrum quadriloculare— sun, salt tolerant. White flowers with

Lamiaceae—Starburst Clerodendrum— reddish centers most of the year. LAROCCA LYNDA This large shrub/small tree has whitish Good potted plant. Clusia lanceolata flowers that resemble an explosion of r

fireworks. Leaves are green on top and ra *Clusia orthoneura—Clusiaceae—Pink Pitch Apple—A rare, burgundy underneath. Very easy to e slow-growing small shrub with thick waxy narrow leaves and cabr grow, this flowers prolifically for two or gorgeous pink flowers. The flower stays on the plant for a few more months in the winter, putting on a days. The shrub has a round shape and produces thick air-roots at ssica e spectacular show. j the base. Blooms from late winter through summer. C. quadriloculare r Clerodendrum sahelangii—Lamiaceae—Champagne r Clusia rosea ‘Nana’—Guttiferae—Dwarf Pitch Apple—The Clerodendrum—This shrub has hanging white flowers with snow- slow-growing small shrub has shiny evergreen foliage and pink or white tubular flowers. white blooms. r Clerodendum schmidtii—Chains of Glory or Light Bulb r *Coccoloba pubescens—Polygonaceae—Grandleaf Bush—Verbenaceae—Medium-sized shrub for sun and light Seagrape—This medium-sized tree has large, round leaves and a shade with 18-inch chains of delicate white flowers on red twisting trunk. It thrives in full sun and sandy, well drained soil. stems. Blooms twice a year in autumn and early spring with the fall bloom being heavier. The flowers are attractive to r *Coccoloba rugosa—Polygonaceae—An interesting large tree butterflies. Very similar toC. wallichii except for the longer from Puerto Rico, this columnar tree produces large hot red spikes flower clusters and the red stems. of flowers that emerge from the tips of each branch. These spikes can get up to 2’ long in mature specimens. Its leaves are also quite r *Clerodendrum ×speciocissum—Lamiaceae—Java Glory impressive, reaching over 1½’ across and having the texture of Vine—This vine, growing to 12’, has bright red flowers and bracts, plywood. This tree can take full sun or partial shade, and prefers square leaves. well-drained soil.

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r Cochlospermum religiosum—Cochlospermaceae—Similar look like a bottlebrush changing colors from bright red to yellow. to its big sister C. vitifolium (see below) with bright yellow flowers, this tree grows only to 18-20’, making it manageable for the r Combretum constrictum—Combretaceae—Thailand—Showy small garden. vining shrub with red powderpuff flowers from spring to fall. It has somewhat bougainvillea-like habit with more profuse blooming r Cochlospermum on young shoots, so pruning is beneficial. It is cold hardy. It likes C. thompsoniae vitifolium— sun, and will take some shade. Cochlospermaceae— Buttercup Tree—This 40’ r Combretum erythrophyllum—Combretaceae—A small tree tree is native to Central or shrub from Tropical Africa. One of the winged wonders, this America and northern medium-sized tree is a fast grower, producing creamy flowers KE

South America. The R and beautiful four-winged seeds of a greenish-brown color when

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and deeply lobed with UL PA pointed tips. During Cochlospermum vitifolium r Combretum fruticosum— s

winter when the tree Combretaceae—Orange Flame Vine, l is leafless, yellow flowers appear either as single or double Chameleon Vine—This is a tropical

forms. Fruit contains seeds embedded in white floss. This floss twining woody vine with slender leaves ropica T

is sometimes used to stuff pillows. They need full sun and are that grows up to 20’ tall, but can be op

drought tolerant. Best uses for this tree are in a border or as a pruned to a shrub. It has long showy © T specimen tree. orange red tubular flowers in 4-6” Combretum fruticosum long clusters like a toothbrush, giving the vine a multi-colored appearance. Seeds are vinous-red and also very showy. Blooms spring to fall, very tough and easy to grow. Cold tolerant.

r *Congea tomentosa—Verbenaceae—Shower of Orchids— From Asia, this tree has pink flowers and blooms in early spring. It grows to be about 6-8’ and enjoys full sun. ra e r Cordia boissieri —Boraginaceae—White Geiger—This small- abr

C to medium-sized tree grows 22-25’ tall and has white flowers that bloom all year. It likes very dry conditions and is very cold tolerant, ssica e

j taking temperatures to 22 degrees. Colvillea racemosa r *Colvillea racemosa—Caesalpiniaceae—Colville’s Glory— r *Cordia lutea—Boraginaceae— Named after Sir Charles Colville (1770-1843) who, at the time, Yellow Cordia—This large shrub/tree was the Governor of Mauritius, Colvillea racemosa hales from grows to 15-20’ with canary yellow ke

Madagascar, a country where some of the most spectacular plants flowers in clusters nearly year-round. r come from. It is a tall, evergreen, upright tree (up to 50 feet) and ul Geh

blooms in the late summer into early winter. It’s a close relative of r *Cordia sebestena—Boragina- a P the Royal Poinciana (Delonix regia) and the two are hard to tell ceae—Orange Geiger Tree— From Cordia lutea apart as young trees. As they grow in size, the growth habit of the the West Indies, formerly known as trees becomes very distinctive. Delonix regia has a wide spreading a native, this small tree has bright canopy, while Colvillea racemosa grows more upright. The flowers orange flowers and blooms on of Colvillea appear in a cone-shaped that can hold up to and off again all year long. The

200 flower buds. The nectar of the flowers are very attractive to AROCCA leaves have the texture of a L birds, and the woody stems displaying the flowers make a perfect cat’s tongue. Cold sensitive. YNDA

perch for birds to enjoy the L nectar. Cordia sebestena r Cornutia grandifolia—Verbenaceae—This dense shrub or r *Combretum aublettii— small tree has large, scented velvety leaves. The profusion of Combretaceae—Monkey purple flowers hold upright spikes up to a foot long. Brush Vine—One of the most arocca

l impressive vines available r Corymbia ptychocarpa cv rubra—Myrtaceae—This small to today. The showy flowers appear mid-sized tree used to be classified asEucalyptus ptychocarpa. ynda l Combretum aublettii from January to April/May and Bright red clusters of flowers. Drought tolerant once established.

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r *Couroupita guianensis— r *Cuphea llavea Sirocha Lecythidaceae—Cannonball hybrid——This is a Tree — This large tropical new series of Cuphea with purple, e

tree, to 75 feet, flowers in red or pink flowers. Sirocha k r h

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to 5-inch waxy pink and red heat with high humidity and rain. u a flowers are fragrant, while the Deadhead to remove any seed P essica Cuphea llavea j clusters of fruit hang like balls pods that may form to ensure Couroupita guianensis on a string. F continuous blooming. Native to Central America and is attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. r cujete—Bignoniaceae— Tree—The calabash tree has white flowers often forming on the trunks. The r Cuphea llavea ‘Flamenco Samba’—Lythaceae—Giant flowers are followed by large hard shelled fruits used to make Faced Cuphea—Compact shrub with large red flowers with cups and bowls. It is the national tree of St. Lucia and is native to burgundy throats. Grows 2’ tall and prefers light shade or full the Caribbean. sun with ample moisture. Blooms in late winter through fall and flowers are nearly 2” across. This release from the Proven Winners r *Crossandra indubiformis group has more flowers and larger flowers than previousC. llavea. ‘Orange Marmalade’— All of the petals are enlarged and showy unlike early selections of Acanthaceae—This new compact C. llavea, which only had two enlarged petals. Native to Mexico Crossandra has full, large, and Central America. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. overlapping orange petals. The flower heads are much fuller and r see () donnell-smithii wider than regular Crossandra. Grows and flowers in partial to r * metel—Solanaceae—Devil’s heavy shade. Likes moist soil LAROCCA LYNDA Trumpet—Double flowered Devil’s Trumpet Crossandra indubiformis with good drainage. The leaves with purple or yellow flowers. The flowers are glossy and dark green and they contrast well with the orange are very fragrant, especially at night. Grows flowers. Grows to 2’ tall and can be pinched to keep it bushy. 3 to 5’ tall. Flowers are followed by knobby More cold tolerant than seed-propagated Crossandra. golf ball-sized fruits. ‘Blackcurrant Swirl’— Double-flowered violet and silver datura is r *Cryptostegia grandiflora—Asclepiadaceae—Indian Rubber super-fragrant. F

Vine—With glossy dark green leaves and large lavender/rosy pink LAROCCA LYNDA flowers, this robust vine, native to Africa and Madagascar, can be r *Delonix decaryi—Fabaceae—Dwarf Datura metel grown as a vine or small tree. It is drought tolerant. White Poinciana—This is a compact white-flowered poinciana much smaller than Delonix elata. These are very heat- and r *Cubanola (Portlandia) dominguensis—See Portlandia drought-tolerant and make great bonsai specimens. This is a dominguensis common tree in the warmer parts of the Middle East and was discussed in Mike Maunder’s presentation. r Cuphea ‘Vermillionaire’— Lythraceae—Large Flowered r Delonix Firecracker Plant—This perennial grows elata—Fabaceae to 3 or 4 feet tall with tubular orange/ (Leguminosae)— red flowers tipped with yellow. The White Poinciana— flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds This very rare tree e

k and other pollinators. Blooms spring is endemic to r h cabrera e through fall with a few flowers in the Madagascar, having

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compact. j Arabia down across Cuphea ‘Vermillionaire’ Delonix elata to India possibly r *Cuphea ignea—Lythraceae—Cigar Plant — Native to Central because Arab traders needed firewood for their journeys. A America, this perennial has hundreds of small red flowers tipped relatively small tree, growing up to 20-30’, it has a 14” trunk and with purple. The flowers are long and tubular and resemble tiny peeling bark, tan and light tan to brown in places. It’s deciduous cigars, This selection has larger flowers that are more open at the in the winter. This trees blooms at a young age; flowers emerge tip. They’re a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds. white but quickly fade to yellow, with 4” red stamens, and have a light sweet powdery perfume. The pods are dehiscent and leaves are similar to D. regia. Much favored by Indians for firewood, this

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tree’s lowermost branches are pruned, and the yellow even- r *Dichorisandra pendula—Weeping Blue Ginger— grained wood is used for cabinet making. Commonly planted as a Commelinaceae—This perennial blooms with small hanging street tree in China, this extremely drought-tolerant plant is good blue flowers. It flowers almost continually in partial shade. The for xeriscaping and planting along roads and avenues. R flowers open in the morning and close by late afternoon like all spiderworts. Not a true ginger and native to Brazil.

r *Dichorisandra thyrsiflora—Blue Ginger— Commelinaceae—An evergreen perennial, this tropical plant has large, shiny foliage and stunning blue flowers.

r Dichrostachys cinerea—Mimosaceae—Princess Earrings— This shrub has pendulous powder puff-like pink flowers, dark brown pods and fine bipinnate leaves.

r Dillenia indica—Dilleniaceae— Elephant Apple—This fast-growing Southeast Asian tree grows as high as 50’ and has very formal but tropical- looking leaves about 30” long with parallel veins. Its large white flowers r *Delonix regia—Fabaceae are fragrant and showy. The fruit (Leguminosae)—Royal Poinciana, and bracts are edible, and jams Flamboyant—Native to Madagascar, and jellies are made from the fruit. Dillenia indica this large deciduous tree has a wide The tree needs protection from frost, prefers sunny locations spreading canopy with graceful, fern- and neutral soil. The leaves add texture to your garden. F like leaves. It has red, orange or yellow D. regia, yellow form flowers and one petal is white, and r Dombeya sp.— Malvaceae (Sterculiaceae)—This Dombeya blooms late spring through summer. The fruit is a foot long and shrub has pale pink flowers facing upwards. This long-time the pod has many uses. The tree loves full sun and well-drained summer bloomer grows to between 4-5’. soil. It is said that there are more Royal Poinciana trees in Miami than in Madagascar. The sought-after yellow form are grafted r *Dombeya burgessiae ‘Seminole’—Malvaceae yellow D. regia trees, with all the same qualities as the orange. (Sterculiaceae)—This evergreen shrub grows from 6-12’ in full to Datura metel Famous yellows in Miami are the Smathers, Kampong and the partial sun. Flower clusters have deep pink petals and blooms in Roads. Learn more at this year’s Royal Poinciana Fiesta in June and late fall, winter and spring. Pale Pink Dombeya—This beautiful celebrate one of the world’s most beautiful trees. See p. 3. winter-blooming shrub has soft pink flowers. One of the parents of Dombeya ‘Seminole’, it is more compact with lighter pink flowers. r *Desmos chinensis—Annonaceae— Native to Africa and attractive to bees and butterflies. Ylang Ylang Shrub—This spreading shrub likes a shady place. The flowers will open r *Dombeya cacuminum— between April and July. The flowers are Malvaceae (Sterculiaceae)— discreet and green Strawberry Snowball Tree—A when young as Madagascar native, this fairly z they mature the slender evergreen tree reaches flowers turn yellow. perhaps 30’. Rose-pink flowers, in

fernande The fragrant is that pendant clusters up to 8” across,

larocca of strong lemon- hang like inverted hydrangea karim

like fruity scent lynda blooms throughout its open crown. Desmos chinensis, yellow and red orange can be detected Dombeya cacuminum Unlike most Dombeyas, old flowers at a distance, especially during the evenings. *Red Orange fall cleanly after fading. Good drainage, regular fertilizer needed. Desmos—This rare Desmos makes red/orange flowers shaped Cold tolerant to upper 20s. similar to D. chinensis. Young leaves also have bright red/orange color. The fragrant flowers have strong lemon candy fragrance. F r *Dombeya wallichii—Malvaceae (Sterculiaceae)—Pink Ball— This is a very large shrub to a small tree with soft pink hanging r Deplanchea tetraphylla—Bignoniaceae—Golden Bouquet pink spheres. The flowers appear during the winter months and Tree—This shrub or tree, 3-18’ tall, has yellow blooms in winter make great decorations for Christmas packages. The flowers have and early spring. Butterflies and birds like this. a subtle scent and are very attractive to bees. This is a

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very fast growing plant that can be used as and gets large, 8” bright orange a screen. The bloom season on D. wallichii flowers that smell like apricots. is not as long as Dombeya ‘Seminole’, but You won’t find this tree anywhere the flowers are fragrant and the plant is else. F larger. F fugina r Erythrina ×bidwilli— res o Dombeya wallichii r Drypetes roxburghii— Fabaceae—Hybrid Coral l o Euphorbiaceae—A medium-sized Bean—This hybrid Erythrina’s d upright growing evergreen tree with pendent branches. Flowers parents are E. herbacea and E. Erblichia odorata are yellow-green in panicles. Medicinal plant is used to treat crista-galli. This medium shrub grows to 10’ rheumatism. Nice used to line a property line or driveway. tall with iridescent glowing bright red flowers. It blooms late winter through the summer. r *Duranta erecta (syn. Duranta Attracts hummingbirds and horticulturists repens)—Verbenaceae—Golden alike. Dewdrop—This large shrub or GEHRKE PAUL Erythrina xbidwillii small tree has blue flowers that are r Erythrina crista-galli—Fabaceae followed by attractive yellow fruit. subfamily Papilionoideae—This small tree blooms early from It flowers spring and summer and seed and grows to about 15’. Its bright red flowers bloom in a

makes a nice hedge. ‘Sapphire cca cone shape and its leaves are elliptical. It is a great tree for a Shower’—Large shrub with dark o small yard or if you just have room for one more tree. lar lavender flowers trimmed with white.

Warm-weather bloomer. lynda r Erythrina madagascarensis—Fabaceae—Giant Duranta erecta Madagascar Coral Tree—Large flowering Erythrina with r *Ecbolium viride—Acanthaceae—Jade Crossandra or spines and big red pea-shaped flowers typical of coral trees. Green Ice Crossandra—This perennial or small shrub has glossy The seeds are half red and half black and are used in making deep green leaves and unique turquoise-green flowers the jewelry. Native to Madagascar. color of jade vine flowers. It grows 1-3’ tall and prefers partial shade. The exotic green flowers are born all summer and r *Eucalyptus albopurpurea—Myrtaceae—This small warm fall months and are a favorite of butterflies. Native to the Eucalyptus species only reaches heights of up to 20 feet and India. (where as its relatives reach heights of 100ft +). It is an evergreen tree with blueish green leaves and purple flowers. r Elaeocarpus decipiens—Elaeocarpaceae—Japanese Full sun will do best for this plant. Attractive to bees and Blueberry Tree—The Seminole Hard Rock Casino uses this dense butterflies. evergreen tree to guide you down the main drive toward the main entrance. Durable, medium sized, and the dark green foliage is r Eucalyptus citriodora (syn. Corymbia citriodora)— punctuated by an occasional brilliant red leaf. Blooms several Myrtaceae—Lemon Scented Eucalyptus—Tall, upright growing weeks out of the year with frilly hanging bell-shaped flowers. tree usually with white bark, but sometimes pink, red or blue- gray. When leaves are crushed or lightly brushed, they smell r *Elaeocarpus grandiflorus ‘Fairy Petticoats’— like lemon. Flowers are white. F Elaeocarpaceae—Introduced from Thailand, this hydrophilic shrub produces layers of flowers that resemble ballerina tutus r *Eucalyptus deglupta— and persist for several weeks. New growth is often red. A great Myrtaceae—Rainbow Gum Tree— screening plant. This exceptionally fast growing tree has a beautiful bark that peels off r Elaeocarpus hygrophilus—Elaeocarpaceae—Small tree to 10’ revealing shades of brown, yellow, with dainty white-fringed flowers that bloom on and off all year. olive green, and red bark. Much utilized in New Guinea, Philippines r Eranthemum pulchellum ‘Andrews’—Acanthaceae—Blue and as a timber tree, its Sage—From India, this fast growing, spreading evergreen shrub leaves are glossy and dark green. cabrera grows to 4-6’. It has ovate, small toothed dark green leaves It prefers a wet position. Despite with white veins and terminal clusters of blue flowers in 3- to 6” being commonly found in lowlands, jessica racemes in early winter. This shrub likes hot and humid conditions, Eucalyptus deglupta it’s happy at higher altitudes too. light shade to full sun, and a slightly acidic, well drained soil. r *Eucharis amazonica—Amaryllidaceae—Amazon Lily— r *Erblichia odorata—Turneraceae—New introduction is the This amaryllis has fragrant white flowers that resemble white find of the century! From Central America, this tree grows 25-30’ daffodils. They grow best in partially shaded areas that are

22 www.tfts.org KEY: F Fragrant R Rare especially for collectors Butterfly attractor tfts catalog 2019 − *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale moist. The white trumpets appear 3 to 4 times per year and make r Euryops pectinatis—Asteraceae—African Bush Daisy— excellent cut flowers. The leaves are dark green with a glossy Compact shrub to 3’ with bright yellow daisy flowers all year long. shine. The clumps naturalize well and look great interplanted with Blooms heaviest in fall through spring. Leaves are lacy and dark other shade-loving plants. Native to Ecuador and Colombia. F green. Native to South Africa. Very attractive to butterflies. r *Eucharis grandiflora—Amaryllidaceae—Amazon Lily—From r * berteroana—Loganiaceae—Flowers on this small South America, this lily has large, sweet, fragrant white flowers. F tree start out butter-white to ivory, then turn golden orange as the bloom ages. They are cylindrical and hang on in clusters of r *Euclinia longiflora—Rubiaceae—African Tree Gardenia— 6-12 blooms. Used in leis in Hawaii. Each individual flowers is Flowers are long white fragrant trumpets, said to smell like about 6” long with a beautiful sweet fragrance. F gardenias. The plant can grow up to 8’ and has light green foliage. Euclinia is a rare species that requires bright light for blooming. r *Fagraea bluminea—Loganiaceae—From Java, this When in bloom, the tree can have 20 or more spikes of trumpets wonderful shrub grows to 5-6’. It has light green leathery leaves ready to burst open. F R and beautifully scented white flowers which turn cream with age. It’s a summer bloomer that blooms on and off through r Eucrosia bicolor var. Bicolor—Alliaceae—This lily is a beauty warmer months. F from Ecuador. The bright orange and while flowers bloom during late winter and spring. They originate from bulbs and will increase r *Fagraea ceilanica— and put out many bulbs through the years. Lovely as a pot plant Loganiaceae—Pua Keni Keni—This and can also be planted in sun or shade. exciting plant, native to the Indo- Chinese peninsula and Southern r *Euodia ridleyi—Rutaceae—Evodia—Small tree or shrub with Malaysia, can be pruned into a small unusual narrow leaves and inconspicuous flowers. tree or used as a large shrub. It has

cca large, almost round, shiny, leathery o r Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’—Euphorbiaceae—This new leaves and is evergreen. The flowers lar spurge from Proven Winners has clouds of tiny white flowers that are large, white and fragrant, similar nda y envelop the plant. Grows to 1’ tall and resembles baby’s breath, l to a Portlandia. The plant blooms but much more durable and Florida friendly. This plant makes a Fagraea ceilanica abundantly several times a year. F great accent in combo planters or hanging baskets. r *Fagraea racemosa— r Euphorbia geroldii—Euphorbiaceae—Gerold’s Spurge or Loganiaceae—False Coffee Plant— Spineless Crown of Thorns—This wonderful Euphorbia from The slow-growing shrub to small tree Madagascar has bright red flowers almost all year. The leaves are features fragrant white flowers and dark green and glossy. The flowers are held above the foliage and large leathery leaves. F each bloom lasts for many months. Unlike other Euphorbias, this cabrera 3’-shrub does not have any spines or thorns. Great for xeriscape or r Faradaya splendida— containers, this spurge likes dry conditions and well-drained soil. Verbenaceae—This vigorous jessica evergreen climber has large Fagraea racemosa r Euphorbia leucocephalla—Euphorbiaceae—Little elliptic leaves and fragrant, white Christmas Flower, Pascuita—This shrub is a close relative of the frangipani-like flowers that bloom in the spring. Commonly Poinsettia. Around Nov., the shrub gets covered with white flowers known as loblolly vine, it’s native to tropical far north and the flowers have a very pleasant honey smell. F Queensland in Australia’s wet tropical belt. Sprays of flowers are followed by bright red inedible fruit. Easy to grow, this can be r Euphorbia milii ‘Thai Hybrids’—Euphorbiaceae—Exciting trained on an arbor or pergola. F new Euphorbias from Thailand grow 2-4’ tall and have huge flowers up to 2” across. Some have purple foliage and others r *Fernandoa are new introductions from Thailand never sold before in Florida. magnifica— This tolerates dry soil and neglect and blooms heavily in the fall Bignoniaceae— through late spring period. From Zimbabwe, this small, often n r *Euphorbia punicea— o multi-stemmed bs o b

Euphorbiaceae—This beautiful tree has tree has pointed green leaves and spectacular bright bert o cardinal red color flowers that look r orange-red bell- like poinsettia flowers. The tree Fernandoa magnifica shaped flowers PAUL GEHRKE PAUL Euphorbia punicea grows to be 24’ tall. with a yellow center. Its bark is grey to pale brown, rough and may 2019 23 F R tfts catalog 2019 KEY: Fragrant Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale fissured and fruit is a long, slender , flattened and spirally gold. Very fragrant. Full sun to filtered sun. Blooms several times twisted. a year. F r Galphimia garcilis—Malpighiaceae—Thryallis—This bush has r *Gardenia radicans variegata—Rubiaceae—Dwarf Gardenia bright yellow flowers and glossy green leaves, and tolerates a Radicans—Well suited for bonsai, this dwarf is compact with very variety of conditions. fragrant white flowers. F r Gardenia sp. ‘Kula’—Rubiaceae—A small, compact shrub to r Gardenia resinifera Roth (syn. Gardenia lucida)—Rubiaceae 4-6’ with shiny green leaves that produces long, very fragrant —This small tree has white fragrant flowers and leaves with very flowers that start white and change to deep gold. This blooms short stalks. F year-round, profusely at times. A very cold hardy plant, it does best in sun to partial shade in neutral to acid soil. F r *Gardenia sootepensis—Rubiaceae—Golden Gardenia—This small tree grows to 12 feet tall with rich, golden yellow, fragrant r Gardenia ‘Heaven Scent’—Rubiaceae—Double Gardenia flowers. It is an understory tree from Northern Thailand. The 6” Taitensis—Similar to in appearance, but with darker G. taitensis flowers open light yellow and mature to a rich golden color. F leaves. The flowers, on the other hand, are very different, quite often reaching 4” across and sometimes single, other times semi- r *Gardenia taitensis ‘Tiare’— double on the same plant. F Rubiaceae—Tahitian Gardenia— This large, wide shrub 6-10’ tall r *Gardenia ‘Jubilation’—Rubiaceae—This new gardenia has with very shiny leaves has large double white flowers with the famous intoxicating gardenia to medium-sized fragrant white scent. It grows into a compact shrub 3 feet tall and wide. They are flowers. It blooms year round, very cold hardy to zone 7 and bloom spring through summer. F profusely at times. The plant prefers sun to shade, neutral to r Gardenia sp. ‘Ulu- acid soil, and is cold hardy to the Lani’—Rubiaceae—This low 30s. Originally from the French compact slow-growing Polynesian islands of Marquesas evergreen tree with glossy (Tahiti) and now spread throughout leaves grows 15-20’, with western Pacific island nations as Gardenia taitensis medium-sized flowers that far as Southeast Asia, this is highly prized and much loved by Gardenia sp Ulu-Lani open as light yellow and its inhabitants for the oil distilled from the flowers to produce a change to a bright orange, perfume known as tiare. ‘Double Bloomer’—This hybrid has with fragrant blooms on and off all year. From Asia, this enormous double flowers. F gardenia likes sun to partial shade, neutral to acid shade, and is cold hardy to the upper 20s. F r Gardenia —Rubiaceae—Often used as a rootstock for grafting other Gardenias. Unfortunately, most people don’t r Gardenia sp. ‘Vietnam’—Rubiaceae—Small, compact shrub know how beautiful the flowers ofGardenia thunbergia can to 4-6’ with glossy leaves and large, propeller-shaped white be. The flowers are very large, fragrant, single, pure white with a flowers with a yellow knob in the center. This variety is one of the propeller shape. F few gardenias that blooms year round. The flowers are single, white and fragrant. A cold hardy plant, it does best in full sun to r *Gardenia tubifera—Rubiaceae— partial shade in neutral to acid soil. F Pinwheel Gardenia—This large rounded shrub or small tree, r Gardenia augusta ‘Camellia’—Rubiaceae— From Asia, maintainable to any height below 10’, this medium-sized shrub with shiny dark green leaves produces originates in southern Malaysia and fragrant double white flowers that resemble a camellia and bloom is much cultivated in Thailand and year-round. It does best in morning sun to light shade in neutral to recently in Hawaii and Florida. Large, ra acid soil. F pendulous single flowers open white, e fade to cream and then to golden- cabr r Gardenia augusta ‘Little Gem’—Rubiaceae— yellow to orange. It is fragrant at all ssica

Medium-sized shrub with sweetly perfumed white flowers times and varies in strength and odor je that turn creamy yellow and dark to bright green glossy depending on time of day and night, Gardenia tubifera leaves. Blooms mid-spring to early summer. F and blooms from spring on. It likes full sun to partial shade, acid or neutral soils, organic and fertile. Cold hardy to the low r *Gardenia gjellerupii—Rubiaceae—A small shrub to 6’ with 30s, it needs warm tropical conditions to thrive and regular single flowers. The flowers start out white and turn to a bright watering. F

24 www.tfts.org F R tfts catalog 2019 KEY: Fragrant Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale r Gardenia vanuatuensis—Rubiaceae—New to the U.S., this r —Zygophyllaceae—This spring bloomer small gardenia shrub has fragrant white flowers and is salt tolerant, is a slow growing tree with powder blue flowers and oval leaves. growing by the seaside in its native country. F Full sun. Very rare. R r *Gardenia vietnamensis—Rubiaceae—Vietnam Gardenia— r — Large, fragrant flowers and a bushy shape make this gardenia a Zygophyllaceae—Lignum good choice for a container. F Vitae—Native to the Florida Keys, this slow-growing r *Gardenia volkensii—Rubiaceae—This small slow grower has e hardwood tree has beautiful

large, single white flowers that turn yellow as they age and glossy hrk purple flowers. Its wood was e g green leaves. F used for shipbuilding. paul r macrosiphon—Fabaceae (Leguminosae)—Syn. Guaiacum sanctum Bauhinia macrosiphon. Magnificent large tree with dense, r *Gustavia augusta— beautiful foliage and very large white flowers. New growth is a Lecythidaceae—Membrillo, rust color. From Tropical Africa, this tree may be extinct in the Lotus Flower—On our cover: wild, according to Foster Botanical Gardens in Honolulu. Cold This small bush tree grows hardy to the low 30s, it grows in full sun to partial shade and any to 8’ tall and has very large kind of soil. fragrant white flowers tinged with pink. Native to Brazil and r Gliricidia sepium—Fabaceae (Leguminosae)—Madre de other southern neighboring Cacao, Madre de Café—Planted as a shade tree in coffee and countries, this tree requires Gustavia augusta chocolate plantations, this medium-sized tree has beautiful pink very wet soil conditions to thrive and appreciates full sun flowers and looks like a cherry blossom tree. This late winter position in the garden. It has attractive flushes of bright red bloomer has nitrogen fixating roots. new leaves and seed pods. Flowers, hidden within the main branches, open at night and are richly scented, reminiscent r *Gloxinia sylvatica—Bolivian Sunset—Gesneriaceae— of ripening fruits and with a powdery aroma, and ephemeral, Perennial that grows to 2 feet tall with bright orange flowers. whereby all of the flower’s petals have fallen by daybreak the Grows best in partial shade with moist soil. Blooms in autumn and following morning. F winter and may go dormant in summer. Native to South America. r *Gustavia longifolia—Lecythidaceae—Purple Lotus Tree— r *Gomphocarpus physocarpus—Family Jewels—Aslepida- Similar to other Gustavias, but this species has purple/lavender ceae—Family Jewels—This milkweed relative has white star- petals and centers. shaped flowers and grows to 5 feet tall. The flowers are followed by large green puffy seed pods that have soft spines on them. r *Gustavia superba—Lecythidaceae—Heavenly Lotus Tree— The seed pods resemble balloons or hairy testicles. This is a great Medium understory tree that likes moist rich soil and partial shade. nectar and larval plant for Monarchs. Native to Jamaica. Has spectacular white/light pink flowers with pink centers similar to cannonball tree blooms, which are in the same family. The r Gmelina philippensis—Lamiaceae—Parrot’s Beak—A bushy flowers are fragrant but the scent is described as being sweet and vine or a scandent bush with long pendant fleshy pinecone- foul at the same time. Native to Central and South America. like bracts that are 8 to 12” long. At the tips of the bracts, large bright yellow flowers that flare outward poke out from the green r Hamelia cuprea—Rubiaceae—A summer bloomer, this and bronze pendulous cone. The flowers resemble the beak of handsome shrub grows to 7’ tall and has orange and yellow a parrot. Can be grown as an espalier, bush or as a standard or striped flowers. topiary for a patio accent. Will grow to 10 to 12’. From India and the Philippines. Tolerates dry conditions once established. r Hamelia patens ‘Lime Sizzler’— Rubiaceae—This firebush has green r Grewia caffra—Malvaceae (Tillaceae)—Lavender Star Flower— and yellow leaves and orange flowers. Shrub with arching branches and lavender star-shaped flowers during most of the year. r * (formerly

r *Grewia occidentalis— Malvaceae—Lavender Star Flower— e Tabebuia chrysotricha)

Shrub to small tree with small lavender flowers. The flowers and hrk chrysotrichus—Bignoniaceae— e g fruits are attractive to butterflies and birds. Plants can be shaped Golden Trumpet Tree—This small

into bonsai or miniature tree forms in perspective with the small paul deciduous tree has 2” bright yellow lavender flowers. Native to South Africa and Zimbabwe. Hamelia patens ‘Lime Sizzler’ trumpet-shaped flowers that smell may 2019 25 KEY: F Fragrant R Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor tfts catalog 2019 *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale

r Heliotropium arborescens like angel food cake fresh out —Boraginaceae—Heliotrope, of the oven. Flowers smother Cherry Pie Plant—This small the crown of the tree in late shrub has bright purple flowers CCA

O winter and early spring. This that smell like grapes. This is a subtropical tree can reach hot seller at the show. F 25’ or more. It can withstand LYNDA LAR LYNDA cold into the mid 20s. F r — Heliotropium arborescens Handroanthus chrysotrichus *Heritiera littoralis Malvaceae (Sterculaiceae)—Looking Glass Tree or Mirror r *Handroanthus (Tabebuia) heptaphyllus ‘Naples White’— Mangrove—This unusual mangrove from Africa and India is Bignoniaceae—This white-flowered Tabebuia was collected in adapted to drier upland riverbanks that alternate between fresh South America for the Naples Botanical Garden. The flowers and salt water. Forms interesting ribbon-like buttress roots that are white trumpets with a yellow throat. It will grow into a snake on the surface of the soil. The small green flowers are medium-sized tree and they are deciduous. Like all Tabebuia followed by large, interesting 3” keel-shaped pods that float and and Handroanthus, they grow well in a xeriscape setting with disperse the seed pods to other intertidal regions. The leaves no water after the plants are established. shimmer and flash in the sun and give the plant the name looking glass or mirror mangrove. This tree thrives in salty areas and would r *Handroanthus (formerly Tabebuia be an excellent choice for Keys gardens and coastal plantings. impetiginosa) impetiginosus This small to medium-sized tree grows in dense thickets and —Bignoniaceae—A wonderful tolerates shade very well. introduction to your garden, this medium tree is a prolific bloomer r Hibiscus calyphyllus—Malvaceae—A small evergreen shrub with striking dark rose color flowers. or small tree to 6’. The flowers open yellow and the following day It can grow to 25-30’ tall and takes turn to a light orange. Blooms a couple of times a year. Full sun. temperatures into the teens. Native to Brazil, this tree is used to treat r Hibiscus indicus—Malvaceae—This pink flowering hibiscus, a hecker many illnesses including cancer, ulcers small tree to 20’, is a spring and summer bloomer. mas and diabetes and its wood is used o th to build furniture. It is endangered H. (Tabebuia) impetiginosus r *Hibiscus sabdariffa—Malvaceae—Red Sorrel—Native to in the forest. ‘Naples White’—Rare Africa, roselle is a shrub with dark green leaves, reddish-purple white form. ‘Schokman Pink’—Bignoniaceae—Pink Trumpet stems and branches, and hibiscus-like flowers with a red calyx Tree. ’—This Tabebuia flowers in the late winter to early spring used to make wines, sauces, jellies and pies. with huge ball-shaped clusters of purple flowers. The original parent tree grew at the residence of Larry Schokman in Coconut r Hibiscus tiliaceous Grove. When the tree was in full bloom, it would stop the variegated—Malvaceae— traffic of the grove while people admired its floral splendor. Evergreen shrub or small This tree is native to Brazil and it grows to a medium size. R tree, reaching 30 feet tall, with low spreading r Handroanthus (Tabebuia) vellosoi—Bignoniaceae—The branches and smooth gray cabrera national tree of Brazil, this was the first flowering tree to go into bark. The large flowers outer space in an experiment done by Dr. Vendrame on the space are bright yellow in the essica station. This springtime bloomer is an excellent replacement to T. j early morning and turn caraiba, which has weak roots. Hibiscus tiliaceous dark reddish purple before dropping off in the evening. r Harpullia arborea—Sapindaceae—This small evergreen tree, from 15-25’, has an upright canopy and small greenish-white r *Hiptage benghalensis—Malpighia- flowers that turn to beautiful clusters of orange-red fruits that ceae—Helicopter Flower—A woody remain on the tree for many months. This tree blooms in the climbing shrub with clusters of pink to spring and onward. It likes full sun to partial shade and neutral to white and yellow fragrant flowers and acid soil, and is cold hardy to the upper 20s. three-winged, helicopter-like fruits. Flowers look like a decorative accessory, with fluffy-

r *Hedychium coronarium—Butterfly Ginger—Zingiberaeae— toothed edges. The fragrance is very strong cabrera

Medium-sized perennial with gloriously scented white butterfly- and pleasant, resembles fruity perfume. essica

like ginger flowers with a sweet tropical ginger scent. Grows in Leaves are narrow and drooping. This plant j sun or partial shade. It is the national flower of Cuba although it can be trimmed as a bush, and also grown Hiptage benghalensis is native to India and . F in containers. Used medicinally in India. F

26 www.tfts.org F R tfts catalog 2019 KEY: Fragrant Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale r sanguinea— r Ipomea sp.—Convolvulaceae—Small white flowers with deep Verbenaceae—Chinese Hat Plant, purple centers cover this vine profusely. This fast grower is ideal Mandarin Hat Plant—This evergreen for fences and trellises. shrub grows to 10-20’. Orange, red or yellow flowers look like Chinese hats. r Ixora finlaysoniana—Rubiaceae—Siamese White Ixora—Not A winter bloomer, it is a hummingbird your common ixora! This plant grows to about 9’ and has large, attractor. beautifully scented white flowers. It is a warm weather bloomer and likes a bright, shaded area. F r Hylocereus guatemalensis— Cactaceae—Red Dragon Fruit—This LAROCCA LYNDA r Ixora fragrans—Rubiaceae—Shrub to about 10’. Clusters of Holmskioldia sanguinea climbing vine features stunning white fragrant flowers during warmer months. F night-blooming flowers and gorgeous colorful fruit. r Ixora longistipula (I. longipedunculata)—Rubiaceae—Pink r *Hymenocallis caribea Globe—Endemic to Andaman Islands where it is considered rare, variegata—Amarylidaeceae— this cold hardy bush can grow to 6-8’. It has small pinkish flowers in Variegated Spider Lily—This a round and pendant cluster. It likes full shade to light shade and ground cover has variegated acid soil. strap-like leaves and fragrant white flowers in the summer. r Ixora sumatrensis—Rubiaceae—From Sumatra, this shade e k It grows best in partial shade shrub blooms continuously with lovely orange blooms.

gehr with moist soil. It will naturalize l u and spread to fill in small areas. r Jacaranda brasiliana—Bignoniaceae—Frog’s Mouth— pa Hymenocallis caribea variegata It is native to the Caribbean This Jacaranda is a medium-sized tree that blooms in spring region. F with very showy clusters of blue flowers. Some authors consider this Jacaranda species to be a for J. r *Iboza riparia—Lamiaceae—Musk Bush—This bushy aromatic mimosifolia, but they are distinct species. J. brasiliana, which shrub has slightly heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. Male comes from warmer regions of Brazil, appears to be more flower spikes in profusion create more of the “mist” effect than cold sensitive than J. cuspidifolia and J. mimosifolia. the female flowers, which tend to be more compact. Flowers usually appear when plants are bare. The name iboza refers to the r Jacaranda caerulea— aromatic leaves. Inhaling the scent of the crushed leaves is said to Bignoniaceae—Blue Jacaranda— relieve headaches. It likes water in summer but not winter. Native to the Bahamas, this Jacaranda species has a lot of potential to thrive r *Impatiens niamniamensis—Parrot Impatiens— in South Florida. Reaching heights of cabrera

Balsaminaceae—Native to Tropical Africa, this plant has about 15 feet, this is an excellent small unusual scarlet and yellow bird-shaped flowers and grows to tree for yards.

about 2-3 ft. jessica Jacaranda caerulea r Intsia bijuga—Fabaceae (Leguminosae)—Orchid’s Bouquet— This tree originates in Southeast Asia and occurs in New Guinea r *Jacaranda cuspidifolia— and northern Australia. Intsia has clusters of small purple and Bignoniaceae—From Bolivia, this green orchid-like flowers, slightly fragrant, and grows to 25 to 30’ jacaranda blooms at an earlier tall. It can take full sun to partial shade, likes acid to neutral soil age, its large beautiful dark purple and will defoliate after a frost. It blooms spring until fall. F flowers and leaflets giving it a cabrera lush appearance. It blooms in a r Iochroma cyaneum—Solanaceae—Blue Bells—These upright seasonally wet warm climate and jessica shrubs have arching branches of blue, dark blue or burgundy retains its leaves in the dry season. Jacaranda cuspidifolia flowers. It blooms year round, but heaviest in the cooler months. It will only become partly deciduous. Three cultivars are available: ‘Blue’ which has the traditional blue flowers that fade to light blue; ‘Indigo Blue,’ a rich dark indigo r Jacaranda hesperia—Bignoniaceae—This exciting new blue that does not fade; and ‘Red Wine’ with spectacular dark Jacaranda species from Brazil blooms in the late winter to spring wine red/burgundy flowers. season with blue flowers. The trees are not as cold-hardy asJ. mimosifolia and grow to be medium-sized trees. r Iochroma warscewiczii—Solanaceae—Purple Bells—These upright shrubs to small trees have hanging clusters of violet-blue r *Jacaranda jasminoides—Bignoniaceae—Maroon flowers. Jacaranda—This medium-sized tree has dark maroon to purple may 2019 27 KEY: F Fragrant R Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor tfts catalog 2019 *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale

flowers most of the year. When the previous year’s growth. It can bloom again sporadically grown from seed, this Jacaranda throughout the summer. Leaves are dark green. F grows much larger and fuller than grafted maroon Jacaranda which r Jasminum rex—Oleaceae—Royal Jasmine—This is the Royal is a shrub to small tree. Unique Jasmine from Thailand. It is also the jasmine with the largest color for a Jacaranda species which flower. Slow grower, partial sun to filtered light. Flowers from Nov.- are usually lavender to blue and March, very little fragrance. F sometimes white. Rare and unusual Jacaranda for collectors. R r Jasminum sambac ‘Grand Duke of Tuscany’—Oleaceae—

PAUL GEHRKE PAUL Arabian Jasmine—Medium-sized jasmine for full to partial sun. Jacaranda jasminoides r *Jacaranda jasminoides White fragrant double flowers bloom during the warmer months. ×cuspidifolia—Purple Jacaranda— Great for a location where you entertain during the summer. Bignoniaceaae—This hybrid Jasmine sambac is sacred in some countries and the flowers are Jacaranda has deep, rich, dark purple used to flavor tea. ‘Maid of Orleans’—The most popular of the flowers in the spring, summer and fall jasmines, this variety is bushy and compact, with very fragrant in three to four flushes. Peak bloom single flowers. ‘Mali Chat’—This hybrid from Thailand has small, is in the spring. The flower clusters very fragrant flowers used in making garlands. F are bigger than jasminoides but smaller than cuspidifolia. This hybrid r *Jasminum tortousum—African Jasmine—Oleaceae— is very fast growing and will bloom 18 Grows to 3 ft. with clusters of white, sweetly fragrant blooms. F months after sowing. Ultimately they grow to 30 feet tall. Try this new color r Jatropha integerrima—Euphorbiaceae—Native to the West PAUL GEHRKE PAUL of Jacaranda to add a splash of purple Indies, this evergreen shrub grows to 10’ tall with leaves up to 5” J. jasminoides xcuspidifolia to your garden. Parent species native long and bright red funnel-shaped flowers in clusters at the end of to Bolivia and Brazil. the branches. There are flowers on the tree all year long. It prefers full sun but will do well in shade and needs well drained soil. This r *Jacaranda mimosifolia ‘Alba’— species can be grown in a big pot on a balcony. It loves to be Bignoniaceae—White flowering variety of this pruned once a year to stay compact. spectacular late spring flowering tree. r Jacaranda multifida—Bignoniaceae—Coral r Jatropha integerrima, pink form—Euphorbiaceae—This Tree — An unusual appearance gives this evergreen shrub grows to 10’ tall with leaves up to 5” long and Jatropha plant its charm. A superb butterfly bright red funnel-shaped flowers in clusters at the end of the attractor and unique plant for the garden. LAROCCA LYNDA branches. This cultivar has light baby pink flowers, a nice change Heights of 8 ft can be expected. Minimal water, J. mimosifolia ‘Alba’ from the usual red color. It prefers full sun but will do well in shade full sun. and needs well-drained soil. r *Jacquemontia pentantha—Sky Blue Cluster Vine— r *Jatropha podagrica— Convovulaceae—Ground cover or vine (if tied and supported) Buddha Belly— with small, true blue, mini, morning glory-like flowers. Florida Euphorbiaceae—Small native plant for full sun. Traditionally has been the vine climbing member of the jatropha the railings of the Fairchild visitors’ center. Blooms best in the family that is considered a cabrera cooler months, but they may flush flowers after a rainstorm. succulent. Does great with little water. Reaches height

r *Jasminum dichotomum—Rose Bud Jasmine—Oleaceae— of 3-4 ft. Blooms spring and jessica Shrub with vining habit, glossy leaves and very fragrant white summer. Zones 9-12. Jatropha podagrica flowers. F r Juanulloa aurantiaca— r *Jasminum humile—Italian Jasmine—Oleaceae—Native to Solanaceae—Don Juan Plant—A Asia, this evergreen vine from Asia that can grow to about 10 vining shrub from Central and South ft tall and wide. It has fragrant delicate yellow 1” flowers that America. Hummingbirds are drawn by bloom from spring to fall. Leaves are dark green. F its tubular burnt-orange flowers which emerge from bright orange-yellow r *Jasminum mesnyi—Primrose Jasmine—Oleaceae—Fast- bracts. LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA growing evergreen shrub from southwestern China that Juanulloa aurantiaca can grow to about 10 ft. It has small yellow semi-double r Justicia betonica—Acanthaceae flowers that are slightly fragrant, blooming in early spring on —White Shrimp Plant—This shrub has upright spikes that look like

28 www.tfts.org KEY: F Fragrant R Rare especially for collectors Butterfly attractor tfts catalog 2019 − *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale foxglove. The bracts are white and turn pink as they age. Thailand, but it is not even a close relative. F r *Justicia carnea—Acanthaceae—Flamingo Flower, Brazilian r Kopsia pruniformis—Apocynaceae—This evergreen small Plume—This shrub has hairy leaves and plumes of bright pink tree has glossy dark green leaves. The showy white tubular flowers. It grows to 3’ tall and prefers partial shade. flowers, typical of many plants from the Apocynaceae family, are followed by olive-shaped fruit. This gem of a plant is not r Justicia pectoralis—Acanthaceae —Tilo—Small growing plant widely available. The seeds came from the collections of Fairchild is excellent for a hanging basket or will grow as a beautiful round Tropical Botanic Garden. mound in the garden. Small purple/lavender upright flowers bloom almost year round. Also used as a medicinal plant for r Kopsia singaporensis—Apocynaceae—Singapore Kopsia— calming the nerves and soothing stomach troubles when infused. Found in Singapore and peninsular Malaysia, this small tree has white fragrant flowers with pink centers. F r *Justicia spicigera ‘Sidicaro’— Acanthaceae—Shrub with large r Lafoensia punicifolia—Lythraceae—This medium-sized tree clusters of bright orange flowers has yellow flowers that appear in the fall and early winter. The in the leaf axils. Grows to 5’ and greenish-yellow flower cups have brown protruding stamens blooms most of the year. Flowers and very long trailing stigmas. Native to Panama, Venezuela in this selection are larger and and Colombia. more prolific than other spicigera

PAUL GEHRKE PAUL selections. Native to Central r loudonii— Justicia spicigera ‘Sidicaro’ America and Mexico. Lythraceae—This tall erect growing tree is a native of Thailand. Once r * tettensis—Lavender Hat Plant—Lamiaceae—This planted, it does not appear to be medium to large shrub has lavender cup-and- saucer-shaped deciduous. It has velvety down flowers during almost all of the warmer months. The small leaves and lavender pink flowers lavender blooms drop quickly, but the subtending colorful that fade to white. It is a spring holds on for many weeks. The plants continue to flower bloomer and drought tolerant. as the stems elongate. They are great hummingbird flowers © KUKIAT Perfect for tight spaces. Lagerstroemia loudonii and they bloom best when the holmskioldias are out of bloom. Native to central and southern Africa. r Lagerstroemia macrocarpa—Lythraceae—Giant Queen’s Crape Myrtle—This very large-flowered Lagerstroemia from r Kigelia africana, Kigelia Thailand has extra big blooms. Grows similar to L. speciosa, but pinnata—Bignoniaceae— plant habit is more upright and taller. Flowers are pink to purple Sausage Tree—From Tropical and appear in late spring and summer. Africa, this medium-sized tree produces large purplish r Lagerstroemia speciosa—Lythraceae—Queen’s Crape red flowers that measure 3-4’ Myrtle—A deciduous species from India and Southeast Asia, this across. Its fruit look like huge grows up to 80’ with a spreading crown. Its long leathery leaves sausages hanging from the tree. The flowers turn red in the fall. Large showy rose-pink, lilac and lavender open at night and are pollinated by . purple flowers bloom summer and fall. The bark of this tree sheds, cabrera This tree likes full sun, can grow to 30-40’, giving the trunk a mottled appearance. Seed pods can be used in and can grow in zones 10-11. flower arrangements. This needs full sun and well-drained soil. essica j Kigelia africanum r Kopsia arborea— Apocynaceae—Pin- r Lagerstroemia speciosa ‘Nong Nooch Pink’—Lythraceae— mala—A small, salt-tolerant evergreen tree with white flowers Same tree as Lagerstroemeia sp with hot pink flowers. that are slightly fragrant. F r Lagerstroemia speciosa ‘USDA r *Kopsia fruticosa— Big Pink’—Lythraceae—USDA Apocynaceae—Pink Gardenia—One Chapman Field’s new release to the of the rarest and most impressive world of Lagerstroemia. This large plants. Flowers change color from flowered pink Queen Crape Myrtle has light pink to deep pink, have crimson a compact growing habit and reaches centers and are slightly fragrant when heights of 20 feet. cabrera it’s hot and humid. Very slow-growing. Leaves are glossy and very ornamental. r Lagunaria patersonii— essica LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA It is called sometimes Pink Gardenia in Malvaceae—Norfolk Island Hibiscus— j Kopsia fruticosa L. speciosa ‘USDA Big Pink’ may 2019 29 F R tfts catalog 2019 KEY: Fragrant Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale

This is small- to medium-sized tree with bright pink flowers in the fall and is drought tolerant. Native to South Africa and tolerant warmer months. The tree has a conical pyramid shape. They are of alkaline soils. very salt tolerant and are native to Australia, Norfolk Island and Lord Howe Island. r Leucophyllum frutescens—Scrophulariaceae— Sage or Silverleaf—Ornamental plant with bell-shaped flowers. r Lantana camara ‘Bandana Hybrids’—Verbeneaceae— r *Lonchocarpus Lantana—These new hybrid violaceus—Fabaceae lantanas are exceptionally dwarf (Leguminoseae)—Native with masses of brightly colored to Trinidad, this late season flowers. They come in red, beauty is gaining more pink, orange and salmon with attention each year. Upright button Lantana camara ‘Bandana’ hybrids bicolor flowers showing white in its growth pattern, it or pink as the flowers age. Each will normally grow to 20’

large flower cluster displays three or four colors simultaneously. with a spread of 12’. Bright richard Bandana lantanas do not get tall or leggy like other lantanas when bursts of lavender colored, L. violaceus grown in sun. They are disease resistant, very easy to grow and fragrant flowers cover the tree for a short period starting in heat tolerant. Dwarf bushy plants grow to 2’ balls of color. Great mid-October. An added bonus: these trees flower when they for hanging baskets, containers or bedding. are just 2-3 years old. F r Larsenaika ochreata—Rubiaceae—Australian Native r *Lonicera japonica—Caprifoliaceae—Japanese Honeysuckle Gardenia—This rugged gardenia relative, native to Queensland, —Fast-growing evergreen has fragrant white flowers that fade Australia, has pubescent leaves and very showy single white to yellow. F flowers with graceful recurved petals. The flowers resemble single- flowered deciduous magnolia blooms and have an intoxicating r Lophostemon confertus—Myrtaceae—Brisbane Box— sweet gardenia fragrance. Grows to 8’ tall. This gardenia blooms Upright, well-structured Eucalyptus relative from Australia is in the spring. Although it is drought tolerant, plants normally grow popular in Hawaii as a timber tree, in as a street tree. in moist sites near rivers and streams. F Moderate growth to perhaps 50’ here. Attractive peeling, orange bark is its main show; fringed white flowers are a bonus. Best on r *Lavandula dentata—Lamiaceae—French Lavender— neutral to acid soils. Drought tolerant once established. Drought-tolerant bush with a fresh, clean smell. r Lysidice r *Lavandula pinnata—Lamiaceae—Fern Leaf Lavender— brevicalyx—Fabaceae Native to the Canary Islands and Madeira, this tough subtropical (Caesalpinioideae)—This lavender has blue flowers and grows to 3 feet tall. The flowers beautiful new tree from are a magnet for butterflies, and the unique blue shades are South China is fairly fast

uncommon in garden flowers. This is the best lavender to grow e growing and will make in South Florida. The leaves are finely cut and may have a silvery k a wonderful shade tree gehr cast. The foliage has a nice minty scent, but unfortunately not the for the large garden.

famous fragrance of lavender. F paul The lavender and white Lysidice brevicalyx orchid-like flowers have r *Lawsonia inermis—Lythraceae—Henna—The leaves of this a wonderful night perfume. It is cold-tolerant to 27 degrees F tall shrub or small tree are the source of henna, used in coloring with no apparent damage. The wood seems to be strong with no hair, skin and nails. F limbs breaking in high winds. An excellent new introduction to South Florida gardens. r Ledenbergia peruviana or seguieroides—Phytolaccaceae— Discovered in cultivation in Costa Rica, this shrub (8-10’) has heavy r Lysidice rhodostegia—Fabaceae (Caesalpinioideae)—Small clumps of racemes of creamy white flowers. evergreen tree with pink to purple flowers with conspicuous pink bracts in panicles. r *Leea macrophylla—Vitaceae—Erect shrub with large leaves and tiny greenish white flowers. r Lysiphylum (Bauhinia) hookeri—Fabaceae—Hooker’s Bauhinia—Large shrub to small tree with white flowers and r *Leonotis leonurus—Lamiaceae—Lion’s Ear—This 4-ft tall prominent red stamens and pistils. The tree is semi-deciduous perennial has long spikes of orange flowers in whorls along and drops most of its leaves just before it blooms in late spring to the stem. The tubular flowers are full of nectar that delight early summer. Formerly placed in the Bauhinia , but now is butterflies, bees, nectar-feeding birds. Blooms summer through in the new Lysiphylum genus. Native to Queensland, Australia.

30 www.tfts.org F R tfts catalog 2019 KEY: Fragrant Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale r Macaranga grandifolia— r *Magnolia (Michelia) Euphorbiaceae—This spectacular plant figo—Magnoliaceae—Banana has a tree-like habit and large, 1-2’ wide, Shrub—A slow growing, compact showy leaves that resemble nasturtium shrub. It bears small, shiny deep s

leaves. Endemic to the Philippines, it green leaves and tiny spring- l has been widely cultivated in Hawaii as a blooming heavily scented cream AROCCA ropica

tropical ornamental. The flowers are pinkish L flowers streaked with purple. T

red and the males are held in coral-like, Pruning produces abundant new op YNDA L congested inflorescences. Separate male flowering growth. The banana © T and female trees. M. grandifolia shrub is so called because of the Magnolia figo distinctive, sweet banana scent of its flowers. These are formed r *Magnolia (Michelia) champaca—Magnoliaceae—Joy within interesting fuzzy brown bracts that form a 1” cigar-shaped Perfume Tree, Magnolia (Michelia) ×Alba—White Champak— bud, from which small off-white flowers burst forth from late spring The flowers from this tree are used to make Joy, one of the through summer. Blossoms are about 1.5” in diameter with each world’s most expensive perfumes. The extremely aromatic of six waxy petals delicately outlined in dark red. F orange blooms appear nearly year round. Grows to the size of a large shrub or small tree, 15’ in height. On a warm humid r Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’—Magnoliaceae— night, the scents can easily be enjoyed several hundred feet Southern Magnolia—Native to the southern U.S., this tree has away. These are flowers you don’t have to “stick your nose in” deep green leathery leaves that are rust colored underneath. as the scent exudes from the tree. The smell is heavenly. F The tree forms a dense evergreen canopy and can grow to 80’ if it is not affected by windy weather. The white blooms are 10” r Magnolia (Michelia) champaca across and are followed by reddish brown cones. The flowers ×rajaniana (Champee Si Nuan)— smell like lemon. The tree loves full sun or part shade and deep Magnoliaceae—Rare michelia with well-drained soil. The flowers are nice for arranging. F cream to pastel orange/yellow s l (or light orange) flowers, highly r *Malpighia glabra—Dwarf Barbados Cherry— fragrant. A new Thai hybrid with Malpighiaceae—Shrub with pink crape myrtle-like flowers. The ropica

T large and wide petals is called flowers are formed spring thru autumn and an edible tart fruit op Champee Si Nuan. The flowers develops after one month. Attractive to butterflies. © T resemble those of Magnolia M. champaca xrajaniana champaca, but more pastel and r *Malpighia punicifolia—Dwarf Barbados Cherry— much bigger. The size of the flower can reach 5-6” wide. Malpighiaceae—Shrub to 3-4 feet with small pink and white Flowers turn darker with age, almost brown before they drop. flowers, followed by red, cherry-like fruits. Fragrance is very strong. Blooms almost year-round. Plant this nice small specimen tree near a driveway or in any other place r Maniltoa gemmipara—Fabaceae subfamily with walk traffic where the fragrance can be appreciated. Similar Caesalpinioideae—Handkerchief Plant— This small evergreen looking magnolia hybrid is M. champaca ×M. ballonii. F R tree has beautiful creamy-pink new foliage which resembles a hanging handkerchief. Perfect for the small yard. r *Magnolia coco—Magnoliaceae— Dwarf Coconut Magnolia—This species r Maniltoa lenticelleta— is a good houseplant, the most suitable Fabaceae—Handkerchief Tree— magnolia for indoors, thanks to its This handsome full round tree small size and slow growth rate. Its produces flowers on the branch tips long flowering period provides indoor in showy white clusters. Pendent s fragrance and color about nine months of l flushes of new growth drape the the year. Most magnolias lack nectaries, tree in a striking hot pink display. ropica but M. coco is a nice exception. In a T pot it gets only 2-3’ tall and blooms op r *Malvaviscus arboreus var. © T in young age. In habitat it’s a woody Magnolia coco drummondii—Malvaceae—Dwarf medium size shrub, 3-6’. Flowers come Turks Cap—This Florida native in single, rounded as an egg before opening, 1-2” diameter with hibiscus has small closed flowers white petals and green , intensely fragrant. Ideal for patios on compact plants that grow 2-3 and small gardens. Fragrance is outstanding especially in early feet tall. The flowers resemble a morning. Move inside during cold nights or weeks. It is easy since twisted red turban and appear in Maniltoa lenticelleta it is a dwarf plant and can be grown in a pot. Does not require late spring through fall. These plants produce large amounts of pruning since it is slow growing and has naturally bushy shape. F nectar. may 2019 31 F R tfts catalog 2019 KEY: Fragrant Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale r *Mansoa alliacea—Bignoniaceae—Garlic Vine—This vine’s r Melicope elleryana—Rutaceae—Pink Flowering Cork- leaves smell like garlic when crushed and lavender flowers fade wood—A fast growing small- to medium-sized tree from Australia as they mature. It’s a good choice for fences or trellises. F that is cauliflorous (flowering along the trunk and stems rather than the branch tips). Attracts swallowtails. r Mansoa hymenaea—Bignoniaceae— Garlic Vine—Beautiful purple flowers r Merremia aurea—Convolvulaceae—A beautiful flowering cover this vine twice a year in the spring vine found growing in Belize with large clusters of yellow and fall, and often it flowers at other flowers, each about 1” across. Great for covering chain link times of the year. There is a garlic smell fences or large trellis. to it, but only when broken or pruned. Evergreen. F r *Mesua ferrea—Clusiaceae (Guttiferae)—Ceylon Ironwood— r Markhamia zanzibarica— In this large evergreen tree, new Bignoniaceae—Small tree or large shrub growth flushes out a bright red. with burgundy or yellow trumpet flowers. Its flowers are white with a light Blooms spring to summer. Prefers fertile, fragrance. This is a beautiful Mansoa hymenaca well-drained soil and sun or partial shade. specimen tree for your yard. F r Mascagnia macroptera (syn. Callaeum macropterum)— r Metrosideros colliana ‘Tahiti’— Malphigiaceae—Green Butterfly Vine—This attractive evergreen Myrtaceae—Tolerant of salt spray vine has clouds of small yellow flowers in the summer and and cool climate this small shrub LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA fall, followed by large winged green seedpods that resemble is dry tolerant and has clusters of Mesua ferrea butterflies. The seed pods then turn brown and papery. A good carmine-colored powderpuff type vine for fences or tennis courts, it is very cold hardy to zone 8. flowers. r Medinilla sp.—— r Metrosideros sp.—Myrtaceae—Fiji Fire—This green greasy- This new Medinilla from Java has beautiful leaved shrub has brilliant red new growth. Drought and salt new red foliage before turning dark green. tolerant. Showy bottlebrush type flowers. Flowers start white and turn to pink. It will do beautifully growing in a tree or as a r Millettia ovalifolia—Fabaceae—Jewels on a String—This is patio plant. a small tree growing to 15’ with blue flowers in delicate racemes that look like strings of pearls. Evergreen spring bloomer. r *Medinilla magnifica—Melastoma- taceae—This large leaf shrub has large r *Millingtonia hortensis—Bignoniaceae—Indian Cork Tree— panicles of bright hanging pink flowers. Medinilla This large, upright growing medium shrub to 6’ has thousands of small white daisy flowers that appear in the winter months. r Medinilla myriantha—Melastomataceae—This compact evergreen shrub has waxy leaves and bright pink flowers that hang r *Mimosa strigillosa—Fabaceae—Sunshine Mimosa—A mat- down like clusters of grapes. forming ground cover, this perennial grows 3 to 4 inches tall with tiny inflorescences. r *Megaskepasma erythrochlamys— r wangii—Annonaceae—From Southeast Asia, a Acanthaceae—Brazilian Red small- to medium-sized tree with highly fragrant unusual shaped Cloak—This shrub up to 8’ flowers. This rare plant’s showy flowers change color from pinkish- spreads 10’ wide. It has red white to yellow with age. The genus is widely found in southern crimson bracts with white India and Southeast Asia. It reaches a maximum of diversity in flowers and lush, very tropical Borneo and the Philippines. F R leaves that make a nice small hedge quickly. The stems r Mondia whitei—Asclepiadaceae—This climber with woody LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA Megaskepasma erythrochlamys have mid-ribs that give an twining comes from tropical Africa. interesting texture. The bush can be used as a backdrop in your landscape or used to hide pool pumps and AC units. The plant r Monodora myristica—Annonaceae—Calabash Nutmeg, grows in zones 9-11. In zone 9 it will lose its leaves but will grow Jamaica Nutmeg—Originally from West Africa, this medium back in warmer temps. The plant likes water so it needs plenty of to large size tree has a lush crown. Huge, oblong leaves are mulch around the base. It blooms in winter and spring and likes particularly handsome. They emerge purple and turn deep green, full sun to partial shade. Annual pruning is essential. with metallic green underneath. It is one of the most renowned

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tropical species for its color in the fall. Easiest Mussaenda to grow and flower. fragrant blooms that are unsurpassed in beauty and r *Mussaenda originality. These curious philippica ‘Doña flowers dangle on long, Aurorae’— sturdy cords, which are Rubiaceae—A actually modified twigs. The wonderful shrub with flowers are heavily waxy. large, showy double Somewhat reminiscent of an white bracts, its LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA Monodora myristica orchid, the arching, yellowing flowers are a canary calyx lobes are frilled, yellow and are easily margins edged and splotched with deep red, while the petals are M. philippica concealed within the paler with purplish red spots. Flowers evolve into large, woody LAROCCA LYNDA bracts. A very strong- syncarp fruit that is filled with aromatic pulp. The large, pungent growing “mother” plant used for breeding many new seeds embedded within are used like nutmeg to flavor food. F forms of Doñas from Philippines, it requires a warm sheltered position, but does best in full sun and appreciates r *Montonoa bipinnatifida—Asteraceae—White Daisy Bush— being deadheaded after flowering has ceased. This Montonoa has hundreds of small white daisies on a large shrub that grows 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide. It blooms in the fall r *Myrcianthes fragrans—Myrtaceae—Simpson’s Stopper— and winter. This is a great food source for pollinators, especially This member of the eucalyptus family has tiny green leaves and bees. It is native to Mexico and Central America. This is an easy to fragrant white flowers that turn into red berries that birds like. F grow plant that can be used to screen or block unwanted views or objects. r Nashia inaguensis—Verbenaceae—Moujean Tea— Native to the Caribbean islands, this evergreen shrub has tiny r Moringa oleifera—Moringaceae— Tree—The white flowers followed by red-orange berries. tree, which can grow to 30’, has a very dainty appearance and white lacy flowers. All parts of the tree can be eaten. The roots r *Neomarica caerulea taste like horseradish. ‘Regina’—Iridaceae—Giant Apostle’s Iris—This tropical iris is r *Mundulea sericea—Cork bush—Fabaceae subfam. one of the best plants introduced —This is a relatively new species out of South Africa. recently into the market. ‘Regina’ Introduced by Jesse Durko, this rarely gets over 10 feet in is not a water iris. The foliage height and sports vibrant purple flowers all over the tree. Its itself is outstanding and when in LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA trunk looks like cork. Makes an excellent patio/container plant. flower the plant is spectacular. Neomarica caerula This iris is one of the few plants r Mussaenda erythrophylla that will bloom well in the shade as well in partial sun. The var. Rosea—Rubiaceae— purple flowers appear for almost six months from Feb.-July and Mussaenda, Flagbush—This have a light fragrance. F large shrub to 10’ has small yellow flowers, subtended by r *Neomarica gracilis—Apostle Plant or Walking Iris— large pinkish rose bracts from Iridaceae—Rhizomatous perennial that grows to 3 feet tall April-Nov., and is a salmon-pink with true blue, fragrant flowers that last one day. Grows in color form of the commonly partial shade or full sun with adequate moisture. Native to the encountered red form. Bracts southern and western Caribbean regions. F remain on the plants for months after the flower fall. r *Newbouldia laevis—Bignoniaceae—This attractive West LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA The tree prefers full sun and Mussaenda erythrophylla African native grows fairly quickly. The tree has attractive leathery warm climate and thrives where evergreen leaves and large lavender tubular-shaped flowers that humidity is at its highest. ‘Queen Sirikit’: Flowers are red or are very showy. In Africa, this tree can be yellow with showy . F found in secondary and dry forests and is often used in reforestation projects and as r Mussaenda ‘Capricorn Dream’—Rubiaceae— living fence posts. Double Red Flagbush—Large shrub with bright red showy double bracts (sepals). Very cold hardy for a r *Nyctanthes arbor-tristis— Mussaenda and they are almost evergreen in Miami. The Verbenaceae—Lover’s Meeting Tree, Sad first Mussaenda to bloom in spring and the last one with Tree, Parijat—This exotic small tree or Nyctanthes arbor-tristis may 2019 33 F R tfts catalog 2019 KEY: Fragrant Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale shrub has highly perfumed flowers. The sweet scented flowers and 5” wide. The seeds can be are small, 1-2”, attractive shape, with white corolla and an roasted or eaten raw. It grows orange-red tube in center and bloom profusely, opening at night best in moist soil, full sun and a and casting off in the morning thus making a carpet of flowers. hot climate and can be planted Used in Buddhist temples for worship. The large attractive leaves in wet areas. F are rough and hairy. Used medicinally in . Can be easily adopted in S. Florida, survives strong winds and short periods of LAROCCA LYNDA r Pachira aquatica *Pachypodium chill. Requires regular watering. F rutenbergianum— Apocynaceae—Madagascar Palm—This neat flowering tree is a r *Ochna serrulata— deciduous caudex forming relative of Plumeria. Grows eventually Ochnaceae—Mickey Mouse to 30’, but normally is a small tree in Florida. The large white Plant—Medium-sized shrub that fragrant flowers appear in the summer months and the trunks grows to 6’ tall. Bright yellow have soft conical spines. This is a great xeriscape plant for full sun flowers appear in the late spring or rock gardens. A spectacular specimen is in Fairchild’s succulent to early summer. Large red fleshy garden. F receptacles are topped by two black seeds giving the fruits a r *Pachystachys coccinea—Cardinal’s Guard—Acanthaceae—

LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA Mickey Mouse-like appearance. Large perennial to 6 feet tall with bright red terminal flower Ochna serrulata Very cold hardy and grows well clusters. Grows in shade and partial shade. Blooms spring into zones 9 thru 11. The leaves are heavily serrated and this is through fall but flowers are sporadic. Cut back hard if leggy reflected in the genus nameserrulata . and use slow-release fertilizer. A favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds. r *Ochna thomasiana—Mickey Mouse Plant—Ochnaceae— Very similar to Ochna serrulata. r *Pachystachys lutea—Golden Shrimp Plant or Golden Candles—Lamiaceae—This perennial has bright yellow bracts r Odontonema callistachyum— and tubular white flowers in the warmer months of the year. Acathaceae—Purple Firespike—A The flowers last a few days, but the bracts show their brilliant wonderful addition to the butterfly yellow color for months. They will grow in light to medium garden that also attracts hummingbirds. shade and their flowers with brighten a dark shady area. Can tolerate full sun or partial shade. Reaches heights of up to 8 feet. r *Parkinsonia aculeata—Jerusalem Thorn—Fabaceae—Small tree with yellow flowers in March and April. Spiny and well r Oroxylum indicum— adapted to xeriscape and no irrigation landscapes. Native to Bignoniacaea—Midnight Horror, Mexico and Arizona. ropicals Broken Bones Plant—Upright growing T op tree used in cooking and medicinal r *Passiflora‘Aphrodite’s Purple © T treatments. Night-blooming flowers Odontonema callistachyum Nightie’—Passifloraceae—Dwarf emit a foul odor that attracts bats. Evergreen or partly deciduous Passionvine—This compact flowering tree to 50-60 ft. passion vine has 3” purple flowers in profusion. This variety is sterile, so it r —Oleaceae— will not set fruits, but that allows it to *Osmanthus fragrans e Fragrant Olive, Tea Olive—This small tree or produce dozens of flowers over a long, k ehr

shrub has small, creamy white flowers with a long bloom period. It is a great vine for G cabrera aul F rare perfume. trellises or pergolas and fences in full sun P to partial shade. P. ‘Aphrodite’s Purple jessica r *Oxyceros horridus (Randia Nightie’ Osmanthis fragrans siamensis)­—Fragrant Randia— r *Passiflora edulis ‘Possum Purple’— Rubiaceae—Medium shrub with clusters of fragrant white Passifloraceae—This passion vine is self fertile and it has blue/light flowers and dark green foliage. Attractive to bees and blue flowers that form tasty edible fruits. Very ornamental vine that butterflies. F is also edible as well as a host plant for butterflies. r Pachira aquatica—Malvaceae—Money Tree—Native to r *Passiflora gardneri—Passifloraceae—Blue Passion Vine— tropical Mexico into South America, this spreading evergreen tree Vine to 20’ with 3” blue flowers typical of passion vines. to 60’ has large compound leaves that are palmate. Its fragrant white flowers smell like vanilla, resemble brushes with red tipped r *Passiflora suberosa—Passifloriacaeea—Corky Stem Passion petals, and last only a day. The fruit is a large pod up to 15” across Vine—This is a Florida native passion vine with small insignificant

34 www.tfts.org F R tfts catalog KEY: Fragrant Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor 2019 *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale green mini flowers followed by tiny fruits that start green and full sun or partial shade, grows in any kind of soil and is cold turn deep purple to black. This vine is the preferred host plant for hardy to the upper 20s. This petrea outperforms zebra heliconian and gulf fritillary butterflies. P. volubilis by producing darker flowers while blooming more often. It looks very similar to wisteria. r Pavetta australiensis— Rubiaceae—Bride’s Bush—This r Petrea subserrata—Verbenaceae—New Petrea from Brazil. tall evergreen shrub or small tree Flowers are deep purple, much darker than P. volubilis. Full sun. blooms in the spring, with large heads of small white flowers r *Petrea volubilis— that can cover the entire tree. Verbenaceae—Purple ropicals T Originally from Australia, this tree Wreath, Queen’s Wreath— op

© T likes sun to partial shade and is This twining vine with rough Pavetta australiensis cold hardy to the upper 20s. green leaves and spectacular tall clusters of purple flowers r Pavonia multiflora—Malvaceae—A curious understory small comes from tropical America. LAROCCA LYNDA shrub from Brazil, this requires heavy shade and high humidity and It can grow to 30’ without Petrea volubulis; ‘Alba’ below temperatures to thrive. It has dark candy pink bracts from which a trimming. It will bloom in the spring and small tightly enclosed purple flower will emerge. It’s popular as a likes full sun. houseplant in Europe. r *Petrea volubilis var ‘Alba’— r *Peltophorium africanum—Fabaceae African Wattle Tree— Verbenaceae—White Petrea—Large Native to Africa, this is a medium-sized tree with bright yellow white panicles of flowers cover this flowers. This species is shorter than other Peltophorium species shrubby vine during the warm-weather and the flowers are followed by purplish-red seed pods. Very months. Evergreen. drought-tolerant once established. r *Phaleria clerodendron— r Peltophorium dubium—Fabaceae—Brazilian Flame Tree— Thymelaeaceae—A bushy Australian This truly spectacular tree blooms in the spring and summer, with rainforest tree with dark glossy green

large clusters of bright yellow flowers covering the entire tree. e leaves to 150mm long. Spectacular k r

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G the trunk and larger branches, followed aul r *Pentas lanceolata ‘Ruby P by red ovoid fruits to 25mm long. F Glow’—Rubiaceae—Pentas— Phaleria clerodendron Perennial with deep red flowers r Phaleria octandra—Thymelaeaceae—A native of Australia, grows to 4’ tall. Can be sheared this large shrub, to 6’, has beautiful clusters of fragrant white and grown shorter. Use as a hedge flowers. This warm weather bloomer likes full sun but will also or accent plant. Fantastic butterfly bloom in a bright shaded area. attractor. Native to Egypt. r *Phlogacanthus turgidus—Acanthaceae—Easter Bonnet r *Petraeovitex bambusetorum— Flower—Shrub to 3’ tall with elongated terminal flower spikes

Lamiaceae—Nong Nooch Vine—This LAROCCA LYNDA that have florets with a soft lavender color and yellow throats. The great climber is an easy vigorous Pentas lanceolata plants bloom in spring around Easter time or later and are the grower with stunning floral. Flowering perfect spring color palette. Grows best in shade to partial shade. from spring through fall, the blooms form on the tips of its vining stems r *Phyllanthus juglandifolius—Phyllanthaceaea—Jaquerillo— and pendulate down 2’ or more in Small tree with tiny white flowers in spring in leaf axils along the length. Soft yellow bracts and creamy stems. Native to Cuba and the Caribbean region. white flowers form a pendulous that opens over many weeks. r Phyllocarpus septentrionalis— Caesalpinioideae—Monkey-flower Tree, r *Petrea racemosa— Fairchild’s Folly—Originally from Central Verbenaceae—Queen’s Wreath—A America, this tree to 30 ft has showy

fast-growing climbing shrub with cabrera scarlet flowers. cabrera

dark purple flowers that’s great for an arbor or trellis. It comes from tropical r —Malvaceae— jessica *Phymosia umbellata

jessica America and the Caribbean. It likes Phymosia umbellata Mexican Mallow—Native to Mexico, this Petrea racemosa may 2019 35 KEY: F Fragrant R Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor tfts catalog 2019 *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale shrub or small tree to 15 feet has three- tree. ‘Vera Cruz Rose’ – A good early bloomer with yellow and inch red flowers and velvety leaves. pink flowers and a strong rose fragrance. ‘Wishie Washie’ – A new variety from Australia with pink and yellow flowers. F r Pimenta dioica—Myrtaceae—Allspice —This tree is a slow-growing evergreen

tree that reaches about 30 feet with light fugina gray bark and green berries that are dried and ground to produce allspice. Leaves dolores and fruits smell like cinnamon, cloves, Pimenta dioica pepper and nutmeg. PHOTOS: FLORIDA COLORS

r Pimenta racemosa—Myrtaceae—Bay ‘J 115’ ‘Bali Gold’ Rum—Related to allspice, this small, slow- growing tree has aromatic leaves used in perfumes. The plant has small white flowers followed by small black inedible fruits. fugina r *Pithecellobium flexicaule— Fabaceae—Texas Ebony—Small tree with

dolores gnarled branches and white powder puff Pimenta racemosa flowers. Interesting zig-zag branches and small thorns. Great plant for Bonsai and containers. Native from ‘Candy Stripe’ ‘Ethel Johnson’ Florida to Texas. r *Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’—Lamiaceae— Tropical Lavender—Not a true lavender, but a good replacement, this perennial

grows 3’ tall and 3’ wide, gehrke blooming year-round with heavy ‘Mango Brush’ ‘Pink Ruffles’ paul flushes during the spring and fall. Plectranthus hybrid It prefers moist soil and partial shade, and has fragrant foliage. This sterile hybrid was bred at Kirstenbosch Gardens in S. Africa. r Plumbago auriculata—Plumbaginaceae—Plumbago—This long stemmed shrub has large heads of sky blue flowers. r Plumeria—Apocynaceae—Hybrids and special selections. This is a small representation of brought to the show ‘Pompano Pink’ ‘Suzanne St. Armour’ and sale. We have the largest selection of Plumeria for sale in the United States. ‘Aztec Gold’– A great, bright yellow with a fresh peach fragrance. ‘Candy Stripe’ – A bright swirl of red, yellow and white. ‘Donna S’ – 3’ Beautiful red and white flowers. ‘Ethel Johnson’ – A great new tall variety with 3’ showy pink and yellow flowers.‘Gladys O’Neal’ – A bright yellow with a soft red band and a rose fragrance. ‘Jeannie Moragne’ – 5-6’ showy pink and yellow flowers. ‘J 115’ – A new compact variety with 3’ pink and orange flowers. ‘Kimo’ – Beautiful 3’ pink and orange flowers. ‘Tex Huestis’ ‘Wishie Washie’ ‘Mango Brush’ – A new variety from Thailand with red and yellow flowers. ‘Magnum Opus’ – 4’ Pink and white flowers. ‘Pink r —Apocynaceae—A species of Plumeria from St Ruffles’ – 3’ bright pink, ruffled flowers. ‘Pompano Pink’ – 3’ Maarten. Long narrow leaves with small white flowers. F Dark pink flowers. ‘Suzanne St Amour’ – A beautiful dark pink- red 3’ flowers with white speckles on the petals. ‘Tex Huestis’ – 4’ r Plumeria bahamaensis—Apocynaceae—A species from the White flowers with a large yellow center covers this early blooming Bahamas. Obtuse leaves with small white flowers. F

36 www.tfts.org F R tfts catalog 2019 KEY: Fragrant Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale r Plumeria cubense—Apocynaceae—A species from Cuba. r *Polianthes tuberosa—Asparagaceae—Tuberose—Native to Obtuse leaves with small white flowers. F Mexico, this night-blooming plant grows in spikes up to 18 inches with fragrant waxy flowers and bright green leaves. F r Plumeria obtusa ‘Costa Rica’—Apocynaceae—We believe this species is from Costa Rica. Obtuse leaves stay on the plant all r *Polyalthea longifolia—Annonaceae—Indian Mast Tree— winter. Many small white flowers and seedpods cover this plant. F Polyalthea is a tall vertical tree that grows to 30’ tall. The trees look like living green telephone poles with long drooping branches. r —Apocynaceae—Frangipani—Widely used in Small flowers appear in the spring followed by olive-like fruits. This making leis in Hawaii, this small deciduous tree has very fragrant tree is an excellent tropical replacement for Italian cypress, which flowers and is available in many colors. The flowers make nice grow poorly in South Florida. floating water garden displays. F r Polygala myrtifolia—Polygalaceae—Adaptable, drought- r Plumeria stenopetala—A low tolerant evergreen shrub with mauve flowers. To 6’. growing species from Cuba. A spectacular plant grafted on a tall r Porana paniculata— rootstock. It can also be grown Convolvuaceae—Christmas in a large hanging basket. The Vine—This climbing narrow petal flowers have a strong evergreen vine has tens gardenia scent. F of thousands of small frilly

e white morning glory-shaped r Plumeria stenophyllum hrk flowers. Blooms in Nov./ Ge l

‘Frangipani’—Apocynaceae—This u Dec. and therefore the name a Plumeria will keep its leaves and P Christmas vine. Flowers are Porana paniculata bloom all winter in our normal South fragrant and smell like lilacs. Florida winter. The tree is small and Clouds of the small white flowers blanket your fence or tree in

LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA the branches much thinner than the drifts of white. The flowers hold up well as indoor decorations Plumeria stenopetala normal Plumeria. Flowers are white for the holidays. F and very fragrant. F r *Porphyrocoma pohliana—Acanthaceae—Purple Shrimp r Plumeria tuberculata—Apocynaceae—Rare plumeria with Plant—Tropical evergreen plant with rose-colored cones that white fragrant flowers and a beautiful trunk. Small tree with dwarf expand into brilliant purple flowers. growth habit. F R r Portlandia coccinea ×albiflora—Rubiaceae—Pink r Podranea brycei—Bignoniaceae—An uncommonly cultivated Portlandia—This is an exciting new hybrid portlandia with pink scandent shrub/bush native to Kenya, this is closely related to P. flowers. The parents are a small-flowered red Portlandia and a ricasolinana, which is commonly cultivated and known as St. John’s medium-sized white Portlandia. The flowers should be very similar Creeper. The former species differs in having a smaller candy pink to Mary’s Blush, but slightly smaller. Portlandias grow best in flower with dark crimson throat. They are very showy and borne in partial shade with moist soil. Be one of the first gardeners in the large erect clusters. The plant is drought hardy and thrives in full world to have this new pink Portlandia. F sun, best kept pruned as a shrub, as it can tend to become leggy. r *Portlandia domingensis r *Pogonopus speciosus—Rubiaceae—This shrub to 15 ft has (syn. Cubanola leaves up to 10” long at the ends of branches and red flowers. domingensis)—Rubiaceae— Cuban Bell Flower—This r *Pogostemon heyneasus—Lamiaceae—Patchouli—This very open evergreen shrub, ra tropical plant, native to Asia, grows to about one meter. Its heavily 6-8’ tall, has attractive e F scented oil is used in perfumes and insect repellents. glossy leaves and fragrant cabr

pendulous, greenish-white, ssica r trumpet-shaped flowers. e *Poitea carinalis (formerly j Sabinea)—Fabaceae— It blooms year-round, likes Portlandia domingensis Caribwood—Caribwood, is a morning sun to light shade and acid to neutral soil, and is cold smaller tree that grows 10- hardy to the upper 20s. F ra 15ft tall. Native to the island e cabr of Dominica, it flowers in late r *Portlandia grandiflora—Rubiaceae—Glorious Flower winter/early spring. of Cuba—Mature trees have been reported to grow to 15’. ssica e

j The flowers are 5” long, white tinged with pink, and trumpet- Poitea carinalis may 2019 37 KEY: F Fragrant R Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor tfts catalog 2019 *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale shaped. The air fills with their luscious perfume, reminiscent of growers use the plant strictly warm, creamy chocolate, most fragrant in the evening and for the silver foliage contrast. In early morning. It has elliptic, leathery leaves and blooms from Florida, they bloom reliably in late spring into fall. heavy shade to partial sun.

r *Portlandia platantha r Pseuderanthemum (albiflora and latifolia)— laxiflorum—Acanthaceae— Rubiaceae—Lily Tree—In the Shooting Star—Bushy shrub latest reshuffle of botanical with dark lilac flowers and purple nomenclature, the species tinged leaves. Grows in partial Prophyrocroma pohliana ‘Maracas’ of P. albiflora and P. latiflolia shade and blooms year-round, e k have been combined in P. with heaviest flowering September through May. Can be grown as ehr platantha. This species of a low hedge or accent plant. G l u

a lily tree has slightly smaller P Portlandia platantha flowers thanP. grandiflora, r Pseudobombax but there are more blooms ellipticum—Malvaceae— and the plant is shorter and more spreading in habit. This species Shaving Brush Tree—This tree’s naturally hybridizes with P. grandiflora and the hybrids are flowers literally pop open at intermediate in flower and foliage characteristics between the dusk, and range in color from parents. Native to calcareous outcroppings in Jamaica. F magenta to pink and white. Long colorful stamens resemble r Portulaca caulerpoides—Portulaceae—Puerto Rican a shaving brush. The smooth Purslane—Drought-tolerant low-growing ground cover with bright greenish bark is thornless. If fuchsia flowers. This purslane comes from Puerto Rico and lives for planted from a seed, the trunk LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA several years. The flowers open in the morning and close in the Pseudobombax ellipticum looks like an elephant’s foot. The late afternoon. Great plant for xeriscape and occasionally watered late Mrs. Alvin Jennings used containers grown in full sun. these unopened flowers as a floral arrangement at dinner parties. During the dinner course, these finger-shaped buds would pop r Portulaca ‘Sunset’—Portulacaceae—From Sri Lanka, this new open, to the surprise and delight of guests. Portulaca has bright orange flowers that bloom year-round and make an excellent ground cover. It needs full sun. r Pseudobombax ellipticum ‘Alba’—Malvaceae—One of the most beautiful tropical flowering trees in the world. If cultivated r *Posoqueria latifolia—Rubiaceae— in pots, the plant will develop a base sometimes like a turtle Needle Flower Tree—This small tree of 15 shell. Winter deciduous, dark burgundy new growth, and large to 20’ originates in tropical Western Africa white shaving-brush type flowers on mature plants. Full to partial and has spread to many tropical areas of sun, dryer during winter. the world. It has fragrant white pendant terminal clusters of flowers. This year- r Pterocarpus indicus—Leguminosae—Padauk—Erect spikes round bloomer prefers light shade to full of yellow flowers bloom from spring on, profusely at times, in this sun, has pH tolerance from acid to slightly very fast growing medium-sized (25-30’) evergreen tree with a basic, and is cold tolerant. F very wide canopy. From Thailand, this tree can live in full to partial shade in any soil, and is cold hardy to the upper 20s. Posoqueria latifolia r Posoqueria trinitatis—Rubiaceae—From tropical r Pterospermum acerifolium—Malvaceae—Medium America, this small tree with thick green spreading tree from India with large maple shaped leaves that are leaves grows to 15-25’ and produces silver white beneath. Large white shaving brush type flowers are terminal clusters of long, fragrant, white fragrant even after falling. F flowers spring to fall. It does best in full Posoqueria trinitatis sun to light shade in neutral to acid soil r Punica granatum ‘Nana’—Punicaceae—Dwarf and is cold hardy to the low 30s. F Pomegranate—This small compact plant has red flowers and small fruit. r *Prophyrocroma pohliana ‘Maracas’—Acanthaceae—Rose Pine Cone, Brazilian Fireworks or Purple Shrimp Plant—This is a r Punica grantatum ‘Noshi Shibari’—Punicaceae— brand new purple flowered shrimp plant for shady garden sites. Pomegranate—This has large red beautiful flowers that look The plants grow to 18” tall and have rich purple flower spikes like carnations. on top of interesting silver veined foliage. Many northern

38 www.tfts.org tfts catalog 2019 KEY: F Fragrant R Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale r *Pyrostegia venusta—Bignoniaceae—Flame Vine—This r Radermachera pierrei—Bignoniaceae—This manageable lovely vine has bright orange showy flowers, nice to cover a chain evergreen shrub or small tree to 8’ has beautiful bell-shaped link fence. apricot colored flowers that bloom in terminal clusters. It should be tip-pruned to induce bushiness and keep to a small size. It r *Quararibea funebris—Malvaceae— requires full sun and likes moist soil conditions. Funeral Tree, Rosita de Cacao—South American sapote relative known for its r Radermachera sinica—Bignoniaceae—China Doll—Fast- flowers which yield an aromatic spice. The growing, slender semi-evergreen tree to 30’. Handsome dark dried flowers are used as a flavoring for green compound foliage has earned it a place in the indoor plant chocolate drinks and for perfume, among trade. It takes cold to mid 20s. Fragrant, 6” tubular white flowers in other uses. Because the fragrance stays in summer open at night, carpet the ground in the morning. Drought tropicals dry flowers for decades, they were used tolerant, but responds quickly to water and fertilizer. F top for funeral ceremonies and were found in Quararibea funebris crypts still fragrant after many years. The r *Rondeletia odorata—Rubiaceae—Orange Bush Pentas, wood of this tree was used for fishing: Orange Panama Rose—Small shrub with orange flowers that have pieces of the scented wood placed in water attracts fish. Aztecs yellow throats. Plants are always in flower. This compact plant mixed flowers with chocolate to add spicy pungent taste, hence grows very well in alkaline soil with a high pH. This choice plant the name Rosita de Cacao. The tree seems to be hardy and able is easy to grow, but difficult to propagate, so few plants are ever to survive brief temperature drops to the 30s. F offered for sale. It grows in full sun to partial shade and tolerates dry conditions in the winter. The name odorata comes from a r Quisqualis hybrid—Combretaceae—Double Rangoon fragrant tea that can be extracted from the roots. Creeper—From Southeast Asia, this plant has masses of large heads of very fragrant red flowers that change to a very light r Roseodendron (Tabebuia) donnell-smithii—Bignoniaceae— reddish pink It blooms from spring to fall. It loves full sun, prefers Gold Tree—From Mexico and , this deciduous large acid soil and is cold hardy to 20 degrees. F tree has a smooth trunk and half-inch deep yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. r *Radermachera hainanensis— Bignoniaceae—Golden Tree Jasmine— r *Rotheca (Clerodendrum) mastacanthum—Verbene- Native to China, this small tree (10-15 aceae—This is a pink form of the blue butterfly bush. The feet) has apricot-colored, slightly fragrant flowers appear in tighter clusters and the plant is more flowers. F compact than R. myricoides. Native to Uganda. r r

*Radermachera ignea— cabrera Rothmannia sp.—Rubiaceae—Star of Africa—This large shrub,

Bignoniaceae—Orange Tree Jasmine— 8-12’ tall, has white to creamy white flowers and blooms year Small in stature (18-20’) with beautiful round. Originating in various tropical areas of the world, the tree jessica architecture, this tree has orange flowers R. hainanensis prefers sun to partial shade, neutral to acid soil, and is cold hardy. that bloom in clusters along the branches and trunk. r Rothmannia globosa—Rubiaceae—Wild Gardenia or Bell r *Radermachera ‘Kunming’— Gardenia—Large shrub to small tree with fragrant white flowers Bignoniaceae—Dwarf Tree Jasmine, with pink throats with darker pink spots. This South African native Peep Thong—A small tree or shrub blooms in the spring and early summer. that starts blooming in a small size of 1-2’. This endemic of Thailand is very r Ruellia makoyana—Acanthaceae—Monkey Plant—Ground rare in private collections. Flowers are cover with leaves that are dark green with silver venation on creamy-pink or off-white with yellow top and rich violet below. Fuchsia flowers appear frequently centers. They are extremely fragrant, throughout the year. Best in filtered light to medium shade. the scent resembles roses, juicy fruit,

cabrera r candies, fine cologne all together Ruspolia hypocrateriformis—Acanthaceae—Ruddy Rose, and can be smelled many yards Pricklybush—Very rare, this small shrub blooms winter through

jessica away. Leaves are very ornamental spring with clusters of flowers up to 1” in diameter. Radermachera ‘Kunming’ and have a fountain-like architecture. The tree looks very pretty even when not in bloom and is easy to r Russelia equisetiformis—Scrophulariaceae—Firecracker grow in a pot. Requiring little care, the tree grows quickly even in Shrub—This plant has elongated sage-like leaves on long arching unfavorable soil or climatic conditions. Extract from these flowers branches, terminating in hundreds of small scarlet bell-shaped is used in village pharmacy as relaxant and aphrodisiac. F R flowers nearly always in bloom. Once established, this is a tough drought resistant plant. may 2019 39 KEY: F Fragrant R Rare especially for collectors Butterfly attractor tfts catalog 2019 − *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale r Ruttya fruticosa—Acanthaceae—Orange Ruttya—A native r * speciosa—Fire Fingers—Acanthaceae—This of South Africa, this bushy evergreen shrub has light orange 6-foot shrub has yellow variegated leaves and yellow flower flowers with a black spot on the petal. It will flower in shade or clusters with red bracts. This plant needs shade to grow sun, but has better foliage color when grown in partial shade. It well. They also prefer moist humid conditions as they are blooms year round with most flowers in late winter or spring. understory plants from . Root hardy to zone 9, but best blooming in zones 10 and 11. r *Salvia coccinea—Lamiaceae—Scarlet Sage—This perennial salvia has white, pink or red flowers and grows to 3’. r Saraca declinata—Fabaceae subfamily Prefers partial shade, but will grow in full sun with adequate Caesalpinioideae—A truly durable Saraca with large leaflets moisture. Hardy to zone 9, but root hardy to zone 8. This that emerge like a limp pink handkerchief, then become stiff Florida native is very attractive to hummingbirds and and green. Scarlet red and brilliant orange flower clusters. butterflies. Scarlet sage will naturally re-seed and come up in a mix of colors. The flowers and foliage are fragrant. One of the r *Saraca indica—Fabaceae showiest, easy-to-grow, native wildflowers of Florida. F (Leguminosae)—Asoka Tree—A 25’ specimen at the Kampong r Salvia indica—Lamiaceae— that has flowered prolifically This salvia has aromatic evergreen since the middle of December is leaves and lavender blooms. stunningly beautiful. Cauliflorous Drought tolerant. flowers are comprised of florets

LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA that change color from yellow r Salvia leucantha—Lamiaceae— Saraca indica to orange and finally reddish Mexican Salvia. orange. New foliage appears as limp tassels of purplish pink that dangle attractively for several days before they r Samanea saman—Fabaceae stiffen up as green leaves. Purple seed pods are also (Leguminosae), also Mimosaceae— attractive. This understory plant requires plenty of moisture— gehrke Rain Tree, Monkey Pod Tree— heavy mulching around the tree is an easy solution. F

paul Native to various Caribbean islands, Salvia indica Central and South America, this r Saraca indica var bijuga—Fabaceae (Leguminosae)—A fast-growing tree has had its maximum height erroneously much smaller version of the species mentioned above, the reported at 60 meters (180) feet. The Florida State Champion inflorescences are quite small, such that they would fit in the tree, grown in a wide open field, is 61 feet tall with a spread of palm of ones’ hand, but are borne prolifically along the upper 130 feet. However, trees planted in limited root areas will not sides of the branches of the tree. The tree’s habit is much reach that height or spread. Pink powder puff-like flowers, a like that of S. indica. However, it can be grown in a cramped strong wood, good wind resistance and the ability to close its position, where space is limited. It is commonly seen in leaves under dark skies make this tree an excellent choice for S. Thailand temples and as a street tree. Growing accounts of Florida. Grass can be grown beneath the tree due to the filtered seedlings in Florida suggest cold hardiness and tolerance to light provided by its branching and leaves, while orchids can drying weather. F grow on its rough bark. TFTS planted 30 of these trees at the entrance to Zoo Miami. r *Saraca thaipingensis— Fabaceae (Leguminosae)—Yellow Saraca—This is an evergreen treasure of a tree, maturing quickly at around 20’. It has a sprawling canopy, often wider than it is tall. The new leaves come out in the shape of a horn that unfolds, cascading 3’, in limp fashion. Samanea saman (Photo left: Usually, the new leaves are a pale Richard Button) purple that changes to a soft rose before turning color again into its r Samyda pubescens ‘Primavera’—Flacourtiaceae—From mature emerald lanceolate form. LAROCCA LYNDA Saraca thaipingensis the Dominican Republic, this tall open shrub or small tree, to Flowers are borne on the trunk, on 8-12’, has beautiful pink flowers that adorn the top side of the hardwood limbs, and on tips of branches. Enormous clusters of branches year-round. It grows best in full sun to partial shade in deep golden yellow flowers appear anytime on mature trees. In any kind of soil, is extremely salt tolerant, and cold-hardy to the nature, it is often found growing with its roots very near a source low 30s. of water. It flowers best after a dry spell. Native to southern

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Sumatra in Indonesia and commonly cultivated throughout many flowers all year long, with the heaviest concentration in the fall. of the world’s tropical botanical gardens, this is super-tropical, The fruit is a round narrow pod. This tree does well in a small yard, requiring moist soil and sheltered position. prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and needs some pruning to improve shape and flowering. r Saritaea magnifica—Bignoniaceae—This vine from Colombia has large purple pink flowers with white throats. It likes full sun and r Senna chapmanii—Fabaceae subfamily Caesalpinioideae— blooms in the fall. Bahamian Senna—A Miami-Dade native, this evergreen shrub has glossy dark green senna-type foliage. Clouds of small r *Satureja viminea—Lamiaceae—Kama Sutra Mint Tree—This yellow senna flowers appear almost all year long followed large shrub to small tree has lime green foliage with mint-scented by long sickle-shaped seed pods. The plant thrives in dry leaves and a bushy shape. F pinelands with little water. r Scaevola aemula—Goodeniaceae—Purple Fan Flower— r Senna didymobotrya—Fabaceae subfamily Spreading low-growing perennial with blue/violet flowers with a Caesalpinioideae—Popcorn Cassia—Erect heads of bright yellow white and yellow throat. The flowers have five petals arranged in flowers bloom over many months on this bushy evergreen shrub. a semicircle. Plants are salt tolerant and bloom from spring to fall. Its leaves smell like hot buttered popcorn. F Native to the Australia outback, this plant is a great ground cover or in hanging baskets or planters for the trailing blue flowers. r Senna hayesiana ‘Christmas senna’—Fabaceae subfamily Caesalpinioideae—Small evergreen tree from Central America is r *Schaueria flavicoma—Acanthaceae—Golden Plume—Showy in full bloom during the Christmas season. The tree, 12-14’ high, shrub to 2-3 feet with spectacular yellow flowers. is actually covered in bright yellow flowers all winter starting in October, blooming through February and into March. It is a great r Schotia brachypetala—Fabaceae— introduction for the small yard. Tree Fuchsia or Weeping Boerbean—This small to medium sized tree has bright r Senna macranthera—Caesalpiniaceae—Can be used as a scarlet fuchsia-like flower clusters in the small tree or a large shrub. Bright yellow flowers cover the plant

occa spring and summer. The flowers drip during the late winter and early spring. Evergreen. r la

with nectar, giving it the name weeping boerbean. A slow growing tree, it prefers r Senna mexicana var. Chapmanii—Caesalpiniaceae—Bahama nda y l slightly acid soil. Native to South Africa Cassia. Schotia brachypetala and will grow in zone 8. r Senna multijuga—Caesalpiniaceae (Fabaceae)—False Sickle r Schotia latifolia—Fabaceae (Leguminosae)—Elephant Pod—Small tree to large shrub with clusters of yellow flowers in Hedge—This small spreading tree has a large head of pink summer to fall. The flowers and foliage are attractive to sulfur and white colored flowers that look like fireworks exploding. It butterflies. Native to Brazil. takes cold weather. r Senna nitida—Caesalpiniaceae—A small shrub to 6’ with erect r *Sclerochiton harveyanus—Acanthaceae—Blue Lips—Large bright, glowing yellow flowers. Very floriferous. Full sun. wide-spreading shrub to ground cover that grows up to 4’ tall and 6’ wide. Branches and branch tips will root and form a mat-like r *Senna polyphylla—Fabaceae carpet. Blooms late spring through fall with mesmerizing bright subfamily Caesalpinioideae—Desert true blue flowers. Will grow in light shade to sun. Very drought Senna—Native to the Bahamas, this tolerant once established. Native to Mozambique. F wonderful tree will excel under the toughest conditions. This small flowering r *Senna alata—Fabaceae subfamily tree grows to 12’ tall and 10’ wide. chinea Caesalpinioideae—Candle Bush—This Bright yellow flowers cover the tree

fast-growing 6-8’ shrub or small tree has intermittently all year long. The TFTS vivian erect candle-like spikes of cup-shaped planted these at the main entrance at Senna polyphylla golden yellow flowers. The tree blooms in Zoo Miami. the summertime and is a longtime bloomer. r Senna spectablis—Fabaceae subfamily Caesalpinioideae— occa r This showy cassia is very popular in southern California. The la r Senna bicapsularis—Fabaceae subfamily pinnately compound leaflets have fuzzy undersides and are 3” nda y Caesalpinioideae—Native to tropical l long. The bright yellow flowers are 1.5” wide but appear in dense America, this small tree grows to about Senna alata racemes up to 2’ long. The cylindrical seedpods that follow are 10’. Its leaves come in three to five pairs of leaflets. It has yellow 12” long. This spring-blooming tree grows to 20-25’. may 2019 41 KEY: F Fragrant R Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor tfts catalog 2019 *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale r *— r wendlandii—Solanaceae—Divorce Vine—From Fabaceae (Leguminosae)— Costa Rica, this medium-sized vine grows well and flowers all year Hummingbird Tree—This small round. Its purple flowers are 1” wide, starting with a deep purple tree with a feathery appearance color, then fading lavender, then white. has pinkish red flowers that look like a long parrot’s beak and r Sophora tomentosa—Fabaceae (Leguminosae)—Necklace blooms all winter long. It will only Pod, Silverbush—This native shrub up to 6’ has silver-gray leaves live for about 7 years, but it’s a and yellow blooms. This hummingbird attractor blooms in spring fabulous tree to have for a short Sesbania grandiflora and summer and is salt tolerant. time. There are few long bloomers that bloom in the winter. r Sesbania tripetii—Fabaceae (Leguminosae)—Rattlebox— Perfect for a small area, this tree grows to 8-10’ and has bright red-orange pea-shaped flowers.

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sun. Good potted plant. orange red tulip-like flowers with yellow edges. The heaviest bloom is in fall and winter. Some trees flower year-round. lynda ‘Yellow’—Bignoniaceae—Yellow African Tulip grafted—Same as Solandra longifolia the orange but yellow flowers. Very rare. r ‘Variegata’— Solanaceae—Variegated Cup of r Stachytarpheta sp.—Verbeneaceae—Porterweed—This Gold—A very large shrubby vine, this perennial has tiny red or blue/violet flowers on long thin stalks. e salt-tolerant plant has lovely huge k This plant is constantly in bloom as the stalks continue to gold 10” goblet-shaped flowers with elongate and flower. Grows 1 to 3’ tall and it is a great nectar gehr

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a purple stripe down the center of u plant for butterflies. Easy to grow. Some species are Florida each petal. The fragrance is rich and pa natives. Solandra maxima ‘Variegata’ pleasant, like baked coconut cream pie. This plant is unusual as it is the variegated form of the r Stemmadenia donnell-smithii—Apocynaceae—This small more common plant. It needs full sun to put out a profusion of evergreen tree to 20’ has orange striped with yellow bell-shaped flowers. F flowers that smell of honey. Great for the small yard. F

r *Solanum macranthum— r sinuatus—Proteaceae— Solanaceae—This Brazilian native Firewheel Tree—Australian native is distinctive in that it is almost flowering tree that will grow to an without thorns. Evergreen, to average of 30’. Beautiful young leaves 25’. Leaves are large, lobed and resembling an oak leaf with reddish e k sinuate in form. The flower, 3-6 tones. Bright red firewheel flowers most gehr cm across, opens rich purple, of the time on mature trees. l u fades to blue the next day, and pa Solanum macranthum finally finishes to a pale, almost r *Stephanotis floribunda— llamas white hue thereafter. The tree is Asclepiadaceae—Wax Flower—This endlessly in bloom. evergreen with glossy dark green leaves irsten is a climber with very fragrant waxy k r Solanum rantonnetii ‘Variegata’—Solanaceae—Green- tubular flowers. This flower is known as yellow and gold foliage that turns white as the leaf matures. Deep the bridal flower because it is put in many brides’ bouquets. F purple flowers, providing nice contrast against a backdrop of variegated leaves. ‘Royal Robe’—Blue Potato Bush—A tropical r apetala—Malvaceae—Panama Tree—Native to shrub that grows to 4-6 feet with blue-violet blooms throughout Southern Mexico, and Central America to Peru and Brazil, this tree the year. may reach a height of 130’ and a trunk diameter of 80’; develops

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prominent, narrow buttresses. Decorative seedpods are used for fragrance. It likes to grow in full sun in dried flower arrangements. zones 9-10. F

r Sterculia foetida—Malvaceae—Indian Almond—This large r * preussii—

tree to 80’+ produces masses of small, reddish-orange flowers CCA Apocynaceae—Poison Arrow Vine O with a disagreeable putrid stench. —This will stop you in your tracks as you wonder at their hair-like, pendent,

r Sterculia shillinglawii—Malvacaea—Tulip Sterculia— LAR LYNDA sticky strands. A semi-evergreen vine Extremely rare in cultivation, this Sterculia is from lowland Strophanthus gratus from Africa. Each leaf is simple (no monsoon rainforest on the Cape York peninsula, Australia. It has lobes), oval with a tooth-tip and large veiny leaves with amber/orange hairs on the undersides. often have edges that fold slightly Small apricot colored flowers are followed by scarlet red fruit pods upward to reveal the lighter green that split open to reveal black seeds. R undersides. Preussii will flower heaviest in spring and summer. r Stictocardia beraviensis— The faintly fragrant flowers are Convulvulaceae—From Africa, this short trumpets with five curled z beautiful evergreen is a controllable petals that are very light pink n

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it’s related to the morning glory, the petals become narrowed and k el h with fast-growing thick stems and elongated, forming a twisting, Strophanthus preussii et S. beraviensis fleshy heart-shaped leaves. Bright sticky string that dangles down from the flower and touches lower crimson cup-shaped flowers are 2” across with yellow and orange leaves. The milky latex of the stems and leaves contain toxins and streaking. The leaves are large, up to 10”, wide, dark green and will, at least, cause skin irritations in humans. F velvety, ornamental even when not in bloom. This large perennial woody vine grows to 30’ or more in the tropics. r *Strophanthus speciosus—Apocynaceae—Forest Poison Rope Vine or Starfish Vine—Evergreen vine with glossy green r Stigmaphyllon littorale—Malpighiaceae—Green Butterfly leaves and fragrant flowers with long twisted, yellow petals that Vine—This new vine has seed pods that look like green wings and are deep rust red near the base of the petals. This vine can grow clouds of yellow flowers. It’s an excellent fence cover. as a scrambling bush or a strong compact vine. F

r Strobilanthes clusia (syn. Strobilanthes flaccidifolia)— r Suessenguthia Acanthaceae—Chinese Rain Bells—Shrub up to 5’ for filtered multisetosa—Acanthaceae— light. Violet bell-shaped flowers dangle from plant twice a year. This tree from Bolivia has violet flowers that bloom in the

r Strobilanthes dyerianus—Acanthaceae—Persian Shield— cca spring. It grows to around 20’. o

Shrub to 3’ with incredible multicolored purple leaves that have a lar It will take partial shade and

metallic appearance and small blue flowers. It grows in partial to freezing temps.

full shade and prefers moist soil. Native to . lynda Suessenguthia multisetosa r Syzygium australe— r *—Fabaceae Myrtaceae—Neighbor-be-gone—Most likely a hybrid with the (Leguminosae)—Jade Vine—Native to the inclusion of S. paniculatum genetics. This is a fantastic screening Philippines, this vine has amazing blue-green plant, hence the name. Stays extremely dense even in semi-shade. flowers in pendulous racemes to 3’. The This plant only grows to about 12’, which prevents runaway giant trifoliate leaves are up to 6” long. This vine syndrome common with hedges like , Clusia guttifera, etc. likes moist soil.

CCA r Syzygium australe ‘Aussie Northern Lights’—Myrtaceae— O r *Strophanthus bovinii—Apocynaceae— This cultivar has small leaves and forms a dense shrub great for Wood Shaving Flower—Native to privacy. Popular in Australia. Introduced to S. Florida in 2003.

Madagascar and Mauritius, this is a shrub to LAR LYNDA Stenocarpus sinuatus small tree with 5 unique yellowish-orange S. macrobotrys r *Syzygium (Acmena) hemilamprum—Myrtaceae—Broad petals and a brown tubular throat. The Leaved Lilly Pilly—Medium-sized tree with cream flowers in the flowers look like wood shavings from a lathe. spring followed by small pure white berries. The flowers are attractive to butterflies. Native to Australia. r *Strophanthus gratus—Apocynaceae—Rose Allamanda— This vine from West Africa has bright pink flowers with a light r Syzygium hybrid ‘Rose Cascade’ (S. leuhmanii and S.

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wilsoni)—Myrtaceae—This small lilly-pillie (S. wilsoni only reaches r *Tabebuia (Handroanthus) chrysotricha (chrysotrichus): see a meter in height) constantly produces attractive pink weepy Handroanthus chrysotricha foliage that greens up days later. This shrub also produces vibrant magenta flowers along its stems. r *Tabebuia heterophylla— Bignoniaceae—A small tree to 25’ in r Syzygium leuhmanii—Myrtaceae—Clove Lilly-pillie—This height, this tabebuia has lilac pink flowers small columnar tree from Australia produces constant flushes of that usually bloom in the summer in brightly colored foliage in pinks and purples. It also bears masses terminal clusters. Its leaves have up to five

of white flowers followed by bright pink fruits used to make clove- ropicals

T leaflets with yellow midrib. Tabebuias like

flavored sauces. op a sunny location and good, well-drained © T soil. r Syzygium malaccanse—Myrtaceae—Malay Apple—Large Tabebuia heterophylla leaves and purple new growth. The flowers have brilliant magenta r *Tabebuia impetiginosa: see Handroanthus impetiginosus stamens which color the ground beneath this large shrub/small tree, followed by crunchy, juicy aromatic fruit. r Handroanthus (Tabebuia) impetiginosus (impetiginosa) ×umbellata (umbellatus)—Bignoniaceae—Mrs. Hall’s seedling r *Tabebuia angustata— r Tabebuia ochracea—Bignoniaceae—Gold Trumpet Tree— Bignoniaceae— Tired of standing up your Tabebuia caraiba up after a storm? Originating in Cuba, This is the perfect replacement for that tree. Unlike the Miami this is a new addition trees, this one has strong wood and a very strong root system. to South Florida. A spring bloomer with r Tabebuia riodocensis—Bignoniaceae—This has a beautiful meerow many large white to yellow flower that blooms in the early spring. This tree, which

alan pink blooms and dark blooms early from seed, is a great replacement for T. caraiba .

dr green lustrous leaves. (aurea), the common yellow Tabebuia seen on the streets all over Tabebuia angustata Suitable as a lawn tree Miami. The root system of the riodocensis has better anchoring as it likes the moisture. Height up to 30 ft system for our soil. r *Tabebuia aurea (syn. T. caraiba)—Bignoniaceae—Yellow r Tabebuia rosea—Bignoniaceae—Rosy Trumpet Tree—This tree is found in Brazil in the dry Cerrado. This Trumpet Tree—This medium flowering tree has yellow flowers and is very similar toT. caraiba but has a tree has leathery leaves and rose-colored smooth bark. Excellent tree for drought conditions. flowers that bloom in clusters in late winter/early spring. LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA Tabebuia rosea r *Tabebuia roseoalba— Bignoniaceae—Native to Brazil, this pure white- flowered tabebuia grow bobson to be about 30’ tall. The tree drops all of its leaves robert Tabebuia aurea, right; and puts on a beautiful above, sprawling performance. It makes a branches have multiple uses wonderful contrast with T. impetiginosa. r Tabebuia (Handroanthus) avellanedae (impetiginosus)— Bignoniaceae—Originally from Paraguay and Argentina, this tree r *Tabebuia sp.— has 1” erect, trumpet-shaped pink to red flowers and smooth Tabebuia roseoalba Bignoniaceae—‘Coffee palmate leaves. The tree can grow to 60’. It blooms in the spring. Pot’, ‘Schokman Pink’, Mrs. Hall’s Rainbow, ‘Carib Queen’— Being one of the darkest colored tabs, the ‘Carib Queen’ is highly r Tabebuia bahamensis—Bignoniaceae—White Dwarf sought after. The tree blooms several times throughout the year. Tabebuia—This woody medium-sized shrub from the Bahamas Moderately slow growing with a height of up to 20 ft. ‘H1b’–This is has dark green-grayish leaves and white and lavender colored a lovely hybrid of the Handroanthus (Tabebuia) umbellatus and H. flowers. It grows to 6’. Great for small areas, it likes full sun and will impetiginosus. Flowers are large and vibrant. The tree produces bloom most of the year. large clusters with an overall salmon color.

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r pachisyphon— Apocynaceae—Native to tropical Africa and Asia, this medium size evergreen tree from a r

e 20 to 30’ has a wide and dense canopy with r very large, shiny leaves. Clusters of medium cab white very fragrant flowers bloom from spring to fall. It likes sun to partial shade and jessica is cold hardy to the upper 20s. F Tabebuia sp. Mrs. Hall’s Rainbow Carib Queen T. pachisyphon

r Talipariti hamabo—Malvaceae—Everblooming tree with large leaves. Lemon yellow flowers turn orange to red while they age.

r Tecoma ×hybrid ‘Bells of Fire’ Red Tecoma— Bignoniaceae—This is a new hybrid Tecoma bred in Arizona for hot climates. The plants are covered in hundreds of medium Carib Queen H1b orange/red bell-shaped flowers typical of Tecomas. The plants grow to 4 or 5 feet tall and should be cut back hard to 12” once r Tabebuia vellosoi: see Handroanthus vellosoi a year to encourage a full bushy shrub. Bells of fire are very attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. This is a sterile hybrid r *Tabernaemontana africana (holstii)—Apocynaceae— with limited seed pod formation. Gardenia Nitida—Originally from Samoa and brought to Hawaii by settlers, this plant is very fragrant, reminiscent of cloves, r *Tecoma stans—Bignoniaceae—Yellow Elder—A small tree cinnamon and frangipani all mixed in one extraordinary and native to south Florida that can be pruned to keep in shape, this addictive perfume. Clusters of white propeller-shaped flowers fast grower can be used as a living fence. It prefers good soil, arise at the branch tips. This small tree, to 8-10’, is slow growing, grows in most conditions but is not salt tolerant. F prefers shade to partial shade and neutral soil, and has average cold tolerance. It blooms in spring and occasionally fall. F r Tecoma stans ‘Dwarf’—Bignoniaceae—Yellow Elder, Esperanza—This dwarf form of Yellow Elder grows in full to r Tabernaemontana compacta—Apocynaceae—Dwarf partial sun and produces yellow fragrant flowers in fall and Florida Jasmine—Bushy shrub with an intoxicating spicy spring. F fragrance and semi-glossy leaves. F r Tecoma (Tecomaria) capensis ‘Lutea’—Bignoniaceae— r *Tabernaemontana crassa—Apocynaceae—A tree collected Yellow Cape Honeysuckle—Bright yellow 2” honeysuckle-like from an island in the Southwest Pacific. Its huge 12” glossy green blooms grow in large clusters from summer through fall on a small leaves create a dome effect on this 20’ high and 20’ wide tree. vine or 6’ shrub. Attracts hummingbirds. White clusters of blossoms at the branch apexes fill the vicinity with a haunting perfume all day and all night. It blooms spring onward and likes neutral to acid soil. F r *Tabernaemontana divaricata—Apocynaceae—Crape Jasmine—This shrub to 8’ has double ruffled, waxy white tubular flowers in terminal clusters and leathery leaves. This tree has a beautiful scent in the evening. F r Tabernaemontana divaricata ‘Silver Ice’—Apocynaceae— Crape Jasmine—Small compact bushy shrub with variegated Left: T. dendrophila (Lynda LaRocca) and T. dendrophila cv ‘Aurea’ foliage and fragrant white flowers. F (Dolores Fugina) r *Tabernaemontana (Stemmadenia) litoralis—Apocynacea— r *Tecomanthe dendrophila—Bignoniaceae—Forest Coral Milky Way or Lecheso Tree—From tropical America, this small Bell Creeper—Native to the rainforest of far north Queensland tree, to 15 to 25’, has fragrant white flowers that smell like cotton in Australia’s wet tropical belt and New Guinea, this creeper has candy. It’s excellent for an entrance. This blooms year round, huge clusters of maroon-crimson trumpet-shaped blooms that heavy in the late spring or early summer and after a drought. cloak naked woody stems. This plant can be grown on a trellis, It likes full sun to partial shade, neutral to acid soil, and is cold fence or pergola and will thrive in full sun, providing ample hardy to the low 30s. F warmth and water are kept up. may 2019 45 KEY: F Fragrant R Rare especially for collectors Butterfly attractor tfts catalog 2019 − *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale

r Thespesia populanifolia var. compacta—Malvacaea— r compacta—Melastomataceae—Dwarf Glory Compact Mahoe—From Thailand, this small tree grows no taller Tree—Shrub with gorgeous deep purple blossoms. than 14’. It is salt-tolerant. Flowers open in the morning yellow, fade to orange by noon, then fall in the evening deep red. r *Tibouchina grandiflora— r Thevetia peruviana—Apocynaceae—Yellow Oleander, Lucky Melastomataceae— Nut—This salt-tolerant evergreen plant can grow to 30’. It is From Central and densely branched with dark green, long narrow leaves. The white, South America, these peach and yellow flowers bloom year round. shrubs have deep, cabrera intense purple flowers r *Thunbergia battiscombei—Acanthaceae—Reputedly frost- and attractive dark

hardy, this shrubby vining African species has glossy leaves and green foliage. jessica racemes of electric blue trumpet flowers with yellow throats. Tibouchina grandiflora r —Melastomataceae—Large r Thunbergia coccinea—Acanthaceae—Red Sky Vine—This shrub to 6’ with rounded large fuzzy grayish green leaves rare red-flowered Thunbergia from SE Asia is a fast growing vine. that is unique and beautiful without flowers. When purple Bright red flowers appear year-round, but are most numerous in spikes of flowers with fuchsia throats emerge, the whole plant the cooler months. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. R becomes a spectacular showpiece. This shrub likes full sun.

r —Acanthaceae—Kings’ Mantle—This *Thunbergia erecta r *—Melastomataceae—Large shrub to medium shrub has white flowers with a yellow throat and blooms 10-12’ with purple flowers most of the year. Likes full sun. almost all year round. It likes full sun but will grow in partial shade. r Tibouchina urvilleana—Melastomataceae—Princess Flower—Native to Brazil, this attractive evergreen shrub grows 15-20’ tall and blooms when small. Its leaves are 3-6” long with parallel venation. Flowers are lavender to purple with five lobes in terminal sprays. Leaves and flowers have a velvety sheen. It grows best in acid soil, full sun to part shade, and won’t tolerate salt. Best in containers or borders.

Thunbergia grandiflora r Tithonia diversifolia—Asteraceae—Mexican Daisy Bush—A great hide-it plant, this large shrub has bright yellow sunflower-like flowers. It is a fall and winter bloomer. LYNDA LAROCCA LYNDA Thunbergia grandiflora r Torenia hybrida—Scrophulariaceae—Wishbone Flower— r Thunbergia grandiflora—Acanthaceae—Blue Trumpet Low growing perennial with spreading stems and bright blue Vine—With purple blue bell-shaped flowers and ovate leaves, this or purple flowers. Blooms spring, summer and fall. The center aggressive vine can cover a trellis quickly. of each flower has a small white wishbone-shaped . Sun or partial shade. Also called Florida pansy. r *Thunbergia laurifolia—Acanthaceae—Blue Trumpet Vine— This ornamental vine has showy, trumpet-shaped flowers. r Triplaris cumingiana— r *Thunbergia mysorensis— Polygonaceae— Acanthaceae—Indian Clock Vine — Long John—This From S. India, this spectacular vine outstanding tree has racemes of brown and yellow has a columnar flowers that bloom for a long time. shape and grows Triplaris cumingiana to 50’. Its large r Tibouchina ‘Athens Blue’— larocca shiny leaves open a burgundy color.

Melastomataceae—Giant Princess Stunning 2’ racemes of brilliant red

Flower—This shrub’s deep purple lynda flowers last two months. This winter rke h 4” wide flowers bloom summer and bloomer fits into tight corners of a yard. ge

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P temps to 35°. r Triplaris felipensis—Polygonaceae—Dwarf Triplaris or Thunbergia mysorensis Dwarf Long John—This is a new dwarf form of Triplaris from Venezuela. Grows to about 10 feet tall and keeps the scale of

46 www.tfts.org KEY: F Fragrant R Rare−especially for collectors Butterfly attractor tfts catalog 2019 *These plants will be at the 2019 Show & Sale but subject to prior sale a large narrow bush rather than r *Whitfieldia elongata—Acanthaceae—White Candles— the very tall columnar form of This 4’ shrub from Africa has white flowers and blooms all year other Triplaris. Can be used as long. It likes filtered light and takes temps to a screen or a beautiful colorful 35 degrees. hedge that blooms in the winter with dark pink flowers. r *Wigandia urens—Boraginaceae—Fiberglass Plant—This plant has large beautiful leaves and r Triplaris surinamensis— stalks can grow to about 20’. During late winter, it Polygonaceae—This is a produces large clusters of bluish flowers. The plant e

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Vallaris glabra light fragrance similar nda a thickened trunk and y to freshly made bread hence the common name. It can be l it would make a great trained as a compact bush and is good for container culture. container or bonsai specimen tolerant of drought conditions. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. F Native to Zimbabwe and surrounding environs in Africa. F r Voacanga thoursii—Apocynaceae—Wild African Plumeria— r *Wrightia religiosa— Large shrub to small tree with pale yellow fragrant plumeria-like Apocynaceae—Sacred Buddhist— flowers that appear in the warmer months. Native to Zimbabwe One of the most beautiful, exciting and South Africa as well as Madagascar. F and useful plants among fragrant ropicals

tropicals. Flowers are fruity scented, T r *Warszewiczia coccinea—Wild Poinsettia, Chaconia— pendant, born along its twiggy op © T Rubiaceae—The national flower of Trinidad and Tobago, this branches. Foliage is thin and slightly Wrightia religiosa small, evergreen tree produces large sprays of vivid red sepals hairy. It can flower almost all year, is with tiny yellow flowers. easy to prune for shape and size, and is widely planted near temples and homes for its stunning fragrance. Dwarf —Dwarf r Waterhousia floribunda—Myrtaceae—Weeping Lilly- Sacred Buddhist; Variegata —Dwarf Variegated Sacred pillie—This evergreen tree to 25’ is popular around suburban Buddhist F Melbourne, Australia, and is used as a large screening subject. Can be cut back severely twice a year to provide r Wrightia tomentosa—Apocynaceae—Queen Wrightia— dense foliage and shape. Foliage emerges in lustrous shades This compact growing shrub has 1” fragrant white flowers of pink, orange, yellow and red, with the bonus of flowering. with a distinctive crown of white stamens lofted above the reflexed petals. The flowers smell like ripe apples. The swollen r *Wercklea ferox—Malvaceae—Hibiscus Ferox—Wercklea, trunk and short stature make this an ideal flowering bonsai a rare shrub in the Hibiscus family, has large green round specimen. Native to Thailand, it’s best grown in a container of leaves with gorgeous red veins. Red color seems more visible well-drained rock garden. F on the underside of the leaves. This plant forms red buds, only to pop out a yellow delicate hibiscus-like flower during r Wrightia vietnamensis—Apocynaceae—Dwarf Sacred the warmer months. R Buddhist—Fragrant with tiny leaves, this plant grows up to 3’ and has tiny leaves. F may 2019 47 tfts catalog 2019

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