The term non-native refers to plants that have been introduced from other regions or countries. Most non-native plant species are not a problem, and many are considered beneficial.
A dwarf, spreading groundcover that creates a tight mat of rich, chocolate brown foliage with dark green undertones. Charming spikes of lacy blue flowers rise above the foliage in the spring. May repeat bloom in milder climates. Beautiful in containers, around shrubs or between stepping stones. An herbaceous perennial.
This clumping, deciduous perennials spread by stolons to conquer large areas. Fragrant white flowers to 3" wide from 18" tall stems appear in spring. Double flowered forms also exist, with two ranks of ray petals. The stalks can be from 2-6' tall. The Japanese Anemone does best in part shade, with average to little summer watering.
White Heart is a beautiful new introduction from South Florida that sports the whitest of all Anthurium blooms with a beautiful contrasting bright pink stamen. After a few weeks the brilliant white blooms fade to green before turning to seed.
One of the most colorful ferns for the garden, the Japanese Painted Fern has silvery-grey fronds which are dusty purple towards the center. They are set off by the purplish-red veins and stems. This fern has a low and mounding habit, slowly spreading by rhizomes to form dense colonies. The fronds are positioned in a way that creates a horizontal layering effect much like you see in Dogwood trees. This variety grows best in moist soil with a neutral to moderately acidic pH. Light to partial shade is best; some sunlight is necessary to produce the vibrant coloring. It slowly reaches 18" tall and spreads 24".
This palm-like shrub from the Agave family has a single trunk and grows up to 30' tall. It has thin flat leaves that can grow up to 6' long and only 1" wide. The base is large and distinctive; it usually looks swollen. Mature plants may bloom on a 3'-4' tall stalk. Additional names: Bottle Palm
A great begonia for illuminating window boxes and low borders! White Non-Stop Begonia produces an abundance of bright, white flowers in July and just keeps producing masses of flowers until the first fall frost. The perfectly formed, medium-sized, double flowers grow on vigorous plants with a real dwarf growing habit, making them wind resistant.
Dragon Wing begonias feature large, glossy green wing-shaped leaves that are perfect foils for the exceptionally large, pendulous blooms. Although their vigorous habit is best displayed in baskets and containers, this heat tolerant series also performs very well as a garden annual. Dragon Wings are versatile, attractive and durable. Pink flowers.