Francoa sonchifolia 'Alba', commonly known as Bridal Wreath or White Francoa, is an elegant perennial that adds grace and charm to garden borders, cottage gardens, and shaded areas. This clump-forming plant features rosettes of attractive, scalloped green leaves that serve as a lush backdrop to its tall, slender spikes of pure white flowers. Blooming in mid to late summer, the delicate, star-like flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making this plant both ornamental and ecologically valuable. This perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, ... Learn More

Frangula alnus, commonly known as Alder Buckthorn or Glossy Buckthorn, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is admired for its smooth, dark bark and oval, glossy green leaves that turn yellow in autumn, adding seasonal interest to landscapes. Small, pale green flowers appear in late spring, followed by berries that change from red to black as they mature. These fruits are a valuable food source for birds, making this plant a favorite in wildlife gardens. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and a range of soil types, Frangula alnus is tol ... Learn More

Fritillaria eduardii, commonly known as Edward's Fritillary or Crown Imperial, is an elegant bulbous perennial native to Central Asia. This striking plant features tall, sturdy stems topped with a crown of pendulous, bell-shaped flowers in shades of orange to reddish-orange, often with a glossy sheen. Above the blooms, a tuft of green bracts adds to the plant’s regal appearance, making it a standout feature in spring gardens. Thriving in well-drained, fertile soils and full sun to partial shade, Fritillaria eduardii is an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, or as a focal point in mi ... Learn More

Gazania 'Sunny Side Up', commonly known as Treasure Flower, is a dazzling, low-growing perennial (often treated as an annual) that brings a burst of bright color to gardens. This cultivar is named for its unique blooms, which resemble a sunny-side-up egg with a vibrant yellow center surrounded by white petals, accented with orange highlights at the base. The flowers close at night or during overcast weather, adding a dynamic quality to the plant's appeal. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, Gazania 'Sunny Side Up' is heat and drought-tolerant, making it ideal for sunny borders, roc ... Learn More

Genista sagittalis, commonly known as Arrow-Jointed Broom or Winged Broom, is a low-growing, deciduous shrub native to central and southern Europe, extending into Ukraine and Anatolia. This charming plant forms a dense mat of prostrate stems that give rise to upright, winged branches, creating a unique architectural presence in the garden. The small, sparse leaves are complemented by clusters of bright yellow flowers that bloom from late spring into early summer, adding a splash of color to rock gardens and alpine settings. Its compact size and tolerance for poor soils make it an excellent cho ... Learn More

Geranium eriostemon, commonly known as Soft Stork's-bill, is a hardy and resilient perennial perfect for adding a natural charm to your garden. It features soft, deeply lobed, velvety leaves and blooms with an abundance of delicate pink or purplish flowers from late spring through early summer. These flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. This compact and clump-forming plant is ideal for borders, rock gardens, or even containers, offering a low-maintenance yet colorful display. ... Learn More

Geranium nepalense, commonly known as Nepalese Geranium or Himalayan Geranium, is a low-growing, spreading perennial that adds a delicate touch to garden borders, rock gardens, and ground cover plantings. This species is native to the Himalayan region and is known for its soft, mounded foliage and charming, five-petaled pale pink flowers with darker pink veining, which bloom continuously from late spring through early autumn. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, Geranium nepalense is a low-maintenance plant suitable for naturalized or informal garden styles. Its abi ... Learn More

Gliricidia sepium, commonly known as Gliricidia, Mexican Lilac, or Madre de Cacao, is a fast-growing, semi-deciduous tree native to Central and South America. It is highly valued for its versatility and ecological benefits. The tree features pinnate leaves and produces clusters of fragrant, pea-like, pale pink to lavender flowers with yellow throats during the dry season. These blooms are followed by flat, green seed pods that mature into brown pods containing hard, shiny seeds. Thriving in full sun and adaptable soils, Gliricidia sepium is widely used in agroforestry systems for purposes s ... Learn More

Gmelina arborea, commonly known as Gmelina, Yemane, or White Teak, is a fast-growing, deciduous tree native to South and Southeast Asia. It is highly valued for its quality timber, which is lightweight yet durable, making it ideal for furniture, cabinetry, and construction. The tree features a straight trunk with a broad, umbrella-shaped crown, and its leaves are large, ovate, and bright green. During the blooming season, it produces tubular, yellow flowers with purple streaks, which are both fragrant and attractive to pollinators. These are followed by fleshy, drupe-like fruits that turn yell ... Learn More

Grewia similis, commonly known as Cross Berry or Lavender Starflower, is a scrambling shrub or small tree native to regions of Africa, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, eastern tropical Africa, and Ethiopia. It typically grows up to 3 meters in height and may exhibit a climbing habit with woody knobs on older stems. The plant produces simple leaves with serrated edges and lovely lavender flowers, followed by small, orange-red, sweet, and edible fruits measuring 5–10 mm in diameter. These fruits are consumed fresh and are also used to sweeten porridge. In its native habitat, Gr ... Learn More

Hesperoyucca whipplei, commonly known as Chaparral Yucca, Our Lord's Candle, or Spanish Bayonet, is a dramatic, drought-tolerant perennial native to the arid regions of California, Arizona, and northern Mexico. This architectural plant forms a striking rosette of long, narrow, sword-like leaves with sharp tips. In late spring, it produces an imposing flowering stalk that can reach up to 5 meters (16 feet) tall, adorned with clusters of creamy white, bell-shaped flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators like bees, moths, and hummingbirds. Ideal for xeriscaping or desert-themed garden ... Learn More

Heuchera himalayensis, commonly known as Himalayan Alumroot, is a hardy perennial prized for its attractive foliage and delicate flower spikes. Native to the Himalayan region, this plant forms neat clumps of rounded, scalloped leaves, often in shades of green with silver veining. In late spring to early summer, slender stems rise above the foliage, bearing clusters of tiny bell-shaped flowers in soft white to pale pink tones. This shade-loving plant thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, or underplanting trees and shrubs. Its low-maintenance ... Learn More

These beautiful semi-evergreen bushy plants have an upright habit, bearing contrasting yellow flowers in mid-summer, followed by ornamental clusters of berries that slowly ripen to pink, but unlike the common variety the berries do not turn black, but retain their attractive pale pink cherry colour. This rare variety is especially popular in cut-flower bouquets, it also has a superb autumn effect. It is best cut back heavily in spring to promote new stems as new foliage quickly grows. ... Learn More

One of the very best members of this large family of plants. A most desirable and unusual variant, it makes a relatively compact, rounded, woody shrub, bearing a very long season of attractive bright yellow flowers which display a prominent bouquet of bright yellow stamens right into Autumn. Extremely striking, and guaranteed to baffle all but your most knowledgeable friends! Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, Hypericum prolificum is drought-tolerant once established and ideal for xeriscaping, borders, or naturalized areas. Its dense, bushy habit makes it a great ... Learn More

Ipomoea hederifolia, commonly known as Scarlet Morning Glory or Scarlet Creeper, is an annual climbing vine native to the Americas. It features slender, twining stems adorned with alternate leaves that are typically heart-shaped or shallowly lobed, measuring up to 15 cm (6 inches) in length. The plant is renowned for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers, approximately 2.5–4 cm (1–1.5 inches) long, which display a striking scarlet hue. These blossoms are particularly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, making the vine a favored choice for wildlife gardens. Following the flowering period, ... Learn More