Aeonium Haworthii Aeonium Haworthii

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Aeonium haworthii Pinwheel Aeonium is a succulent evergreen sub- shrub origina ng in the Canary Islands, grown in the garden in temperate regions but as a house plant or in containers in much of the United States. Similar to Sempervivum, small rose es of thick ﬂ eshy leaves are formed around a larger central rose e. Spoon-shaped bluish green leaves have reddish margins and pale yellow ﬂ owers on 2’ stalks arise from the central rose es in late spring. Grows 18-24” tall. Prefers dryish soil and dislikes Zones 9 - 11 humid, soggy condi ons. Plant 12” apart.

Aeonium haworthii ‘Kiwi’ Kiwi Pinwheel Deligh ul succulent rose es that mea- sure 5” across have yellow center leaves that are surrounded by fruity green leaves with reddish-pink margins. Yellow ﬂ owers bloom in summer. In regions where it is winter hardy, it will grow up to 2-3’ tall and wide. Plant 12” apart.

Zones 9 - 11

Echeveria Echeveria Na ve to higher eleva ons of Mexico and Central ‘Black Prince’ America, there are over 150 species of Echeveria Echeveria with many introduced to the gardening world. ‘Black Prince’ forms These succulents are valued by gardeners and dark purplish-black collectors for their variety and intensity of foliage rose es that are colors. Hardy to only zone 9 and, as xeric plants 4-12” tall. Each leaf they require very li le moisture, so it is best to within the ground- grow under cover in full sun or light shade in the hugging rose e is North East and Mid-Atlan c. Fleshy rose es, spade-shaped. Dark mostly stemless, spread by oﬀ sets much like Hens red ﬂ owers on short and Chicks (Sempervivum). Plant in well-drained stems appear in soil with plenty of organic ma er. early to late fall. Zones 9 - 11 Plant 12” apart.

Echeveria Echeveria deranosa elegans Echeveria Mexican Snowball Bluish-green Fast spreading ght rose es are only rose es have cool 3-4” tall and ﬁ ll blue-grey tones with out to about 8” bright pink blooms wide. Leaves have in spring to early pinkish-maroon summer. Grows 8” margins. Yellow- tall. ish-orange ﬂ owers Plant 12” apart. bloom in spring. Plant 8” apart. Zones 9 - 11 Zones 9 - 11

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Echeveria Echeveria Echeveria elegans haagai nodulosa ‘Gray Red’ tolimanensis Amazing foliage Mexican This Echeveria is resembles hand- shrub like with painted po ery! Snowball Olive-green leaves A moderate thick leaves forming on stems have ﬁ ne red spreader that has margins and red elongated blue- rather than in rose es. Foliage painted pa erns grey leaves with is blue-grey with in the center of hints of red. Grows occasional pink the spoon-shaped 4” tall. overtones and leaves. Grows to Plant 6” apart. grows to 12”. 8-12” tall. Plant 12” apart. Plant 12” apart. S Tender Zones 9 - 11 Zones 9 - 11 Zones 9 - 11 elec

Echeveria Echeveria Echeveria ons ‘Perle von pulidonis runyonii Nurnberg’ Echeveria ‘Topsy Blue-green spade Rounded outer Turvy’ leaves of the ro- shaped leaves have deep red ps. Mexican Hens se es are purplish- and Chicks blue and the center Bright yellow fl owers in spring hang Curvy and slightly leaves are rose- twisted leaves of on un-branched pink. Coral-pink silvery-blue. Yel- red stems. Off sets fl owers bloom low and orange will slowly form in mid-spring. fl owers in late over me. 6-10” tall. summer. Grows 12” tall. Plant 8” apart. Grows 6” tall. Plant 12” apart. Zones 9 - 11 Zones 9 - 11 Zones 9 - 11 Plant 12” apart.

Graptopetalum Kalanchoe thyrsifl ora paraguayense Flapjack / Paddle Plant Mexican Ghost Plant This na ve of the South African desert 3-6” wide succulent rose es form on off ers unusual lines and structure for cascading stems in a range of colors from containers with fl eshy paddle-shaped pink to blue to purple. Small white fl ow- upright leaves that are sage green and ers bloom in spring. This variety is a bit become red- nged in full sun. Leaves hardier and is great for hanging baskets, are 6” in diameter and form a rose e dish gardens, or ver cal gardens. that will typically grow 10-14” tall in Plant 12” apart. a growing season. Occasional yellow fl owers bloom from mature rose es. Drought tolerant once established. Plant 12” apart.

Zones 9 - 11 Zones 9 - 11

Senecio mandraliscae Senecio serpens Blue Finger Blue Chalks cks Upright fi nger-like bluish-gray leaves are Succulent powdery-blue 1-2” long slightly curved. Na ve to South Africa, fi nger-like leaves grow along prostrate this succulent requires li le water and stems to 12”. A bit smaller and less forms a dense mounding mat of foliage vigorous than S. mandraliscae. Small to 12-18” tall. Whi sh fl owers appear white fl owers appear in mid-summer. in mid-summer. Use in containers in the Plant 12” apart. Mid-Atlan c and North East U.S. Plant 18” apart.

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Alocasia Alocasia ‘Mayan Mask’ ‘Regal Shields’ Masquerade™ Elephant Ear Series 1-3’ long deep dark Elephant Ear green leaves fan out A must ar fact for from rose es and the collector. Sturdy are contrasted by a 8’ upright leaves are burgundy reverse on puckered and glossy the shield-like leaves. green on the topsides Grows 3’ tall. with light green veins Plant 24” apart. and bronzy-maroon undersides. PP#24391 Zones 9 - 11 Plant 5’ apart. Zones 9 - 11

Alocasia ‘Yucatan Princess’ Masquerade Series™ Elephant Ear This 8’ regal beauty has upright deep olive green leaves with a glossy sheen and contras ng olive-bronze undersides. Strong and sturdy foliage commands a en on as a focal point in the garden or a container. PPAF Plant 5’ apart.

Canna Cannova® Series Canna Lily The earliest ﬂ owering Cannas on the market in several brilliant colors: ‘Bronze Scarlet’ with deep red ﬂ owers and bronze foliage; ‘Mango’, ‘Orange’, ‘Red Shades’, ‘Rose’ & ‘Yellow’ with deep green foliage. Cannova® Cannas perform be er in cooler climates than predecessors and have a robust growth habit with excellent branching and healthy foliage. Grow 30-48” tall. Plant 24” apart. Zones 9 - 11 Zones 7 -10

Cannova® ‘Bronze Scarlet’ Cannova® ‘Mango’ Cannova® ‘Orange’

Cannova®‘Red Shades’ Cannova®‘Rose’ Cannova® ‘Yellow’

Canna ‘Pretoria’ Colocasia esculenta Dwarf Canna Lily ‘Black Coral’ Talk about a tropical look, this rare, Elephant Ear imported dwarf Canna is renowned Aloha Black Coral! From the sturdy, for its striking variegated green, cream disease resistant Royal Hawaiian® and yellow striped foliage with subtle series, this exo c has glossy black “red-pencil” edging. Large banana leaf foliage, electric blue veins and heavily quali es make it a gardener’s dream. corrugated leaves. Grows in a clump to Removing ﬂ owering heads, which makes 3.5’ tall. Prefers moist rich soil. Plant for tough decision-making, enhances with Canna ‘Pretoria’ for a knockout foliage produc on. Foliage height is 2 - tropical combina on. PP#23896 21/2’. Its large orange ﬂ owers make it 4’ Plant 3’ apart. overall. Plant 24” apart Zones 7 -10 Zones 8 -11

Colocasia ‘Black Ripple’ Elephant Ear Crea ng the sultry tropical look just got easier. No ceably puckered near-black shiny leaves and stems form a compact and bushy 3-4’ tall mound. Colocasia prefer moist soil and can be planted at pool or pond’s edge or in a water feature. Will need to be dug in the fall and stored in a cool dry place for winter. PP#26151 Plant 36” apart.

Zones 8 -11

Colocasia esculenta ‘Mojito’ Elephant Ear Imagine spla ering purple to near-black paint onto a canvas of lime green a er consuming one too many of the above named minty beverages…the foliage of this tropical elephant ear could easily be featured in an abstract art show. Leaves can grow up to 2’ long by 18” wide with an overall height of 3-4’. Performs best in par al shade and consistent moisture. It’s a jungle out there! PP#21995 Zones 8 -11 Plant 36” apart. Hosta, Colocasia and Athyrium

Ensete maurelii Musa basjoo Red Abyssinian Banana Hardy Japanese Banana Kick your feet up and relax next to this Bring the tropics to your pa o with huge 8-10’ tropical ornamental banana. this hardy banana know to survive -20 Perfect for a large container, the showy degree temperatures. Large paddle- long and thick dark green leaves are shape medium green leaves reach up nted burgundy red with red leaf axils. to 15-20’ forming an umbrella-like Enjoy pool-side or pond-side and keep an canopy. Plants will need consistent eye out for Tarzan. moisture and some protec on from Plant 5’ apart strong winds. In zone 5 & 6, plants grown in the ground should be cut back a er the ﬁ rst frost, wrapped in burlap, and provided heavy mulch. Plant 10-15’ apart. Zones 8 - 10 Zone 5 - 10

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