Plant Database

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Botanical Name     Common Name
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Ageratum

Ageratum

Common Name: Floss Flower

Ageratum provides bright color during the seaon. They are very easy to grow and can be rewarding if placed in the right area.

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Alternanthera

Alternanthera

Common Name: Joseph's Coat

Alternanthera has nice dark burgundy foliage which trails from the dark burgundy stems. Typically this plant is ideal in baskets, window boxes or containers. 

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Alyssum

Alyssum

Common Name: Alyssum

Alyssum can grow in poor soil, with heat and drought. However, it grows best in a fertile quickly drained soil. Fragrant, large-flowered varieties deliver stronger garden performance.

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Angelonia

Angelonia

Common Name: Angelonia

These flowering annuals add a great touch to your garden. These plants produce a tall bloom and are great in mixed combos. 

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Bacopa

Bacopa

Common Name: Bacopa

Bacopas add a great touch to any garden, and are best used as accents in potted hanging baskets. They come in a variety of colors and are very easy to care for.

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Begonia

Begonia

Common Name: Begonia (Wax)

Begonias are some of the most common gardening flowers around. They cover most homes' gardens because of their bright colors and different variations. They are easy to grow and can be very rewarding if taken care of....


Begonia X Hiemalis

Begonia X Hiemalis

Common Name: Begonia (Reiger)

Reiger Begonias are very popular for their bloom clusters. They are an ideal house plant in that they prefer moderate temperatures and thrive on bright indirect light.

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Begonia X Hybrida

Begonia X Hybrida

Common Name: Begonia (Dragon Wing)

Dragon Wings are some of the easiest plants to use for a great garden. They are full in color and can live in stressful conditions once they are rooted. They have a very unique and beautiful arch from the flower. Dra...


Begonia X Tuberous Pendula

Begonia X Tuberous Pendula

Common Name: Begonia (Tuberous)

These beautiful flowers work well in most gardens. They tend to thrive in partial sunlight or indirect sun. They are best planted in the spring to allow the flowers to root properly prior to summer. This flower is gr...


Bidens Ferulifolia

Bidens Ferulifolia

Common Name: Bidens

Bidens is a wonderful flowering plant that can accentuate the beauty of many different types of flowers when grown together. They can be used in hanging baskets as well as pots. Bidens work best as a companion flower...


Bromeliaceae

Bromeliaceae

Common Name: Bromeliad

Bromeliads are known for their bright and long lasting blooms. Traditionally a tropical plant, many consumers have found Bromeliads to be a great indoor blooming plant for year round enjoyment. Once the basic care gu...


Caladium

Caladium

Common Name: Caladium

Caladium is a unique foliage plant that is easy to care for and adds a touch of class to any flowering bed. You can find Caladium in a variety of different patterns. 

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Calibrachoa

Calibrachoa

Common Name: Calibrachoa

Calibrachoa is a top flowering annual and does well in the sun. The large variety of colors allows for this flower to easily fit into any combination. The bright blooms cover these well-branched, trailing plants....


Celosia

Celosia

Common Name: Celosia

Celosia stands above the rest with a high growth height, up to 40 inches. They are fantastic in gardens because they can be planted just about anywhere and add a bright standout color to any scenario. 


Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum

Common Name: Florist Mum

Florist mums offer the consumer a durable traditional blooming plant that comes in a variety of colors.

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Coleus

Coleus

Common Name: Coleus, Solenostemon

Coleus is a wonderful plant to have for its brightly colored foliage. Coleus is quite easy to grow.

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Coleus Kong

Coleus Kong

Common Name: Coleus Kong

The Coleus Kong is an outstanding shade plant that does extremely well in both large containers and landscapes. It can also be used as an indoor lifestyle plant. 

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Cordyline

Cordyline

Common Name: Cordyline

The Cordyline is a notable attention grabber in any garden. Its long spikes bring a unique variety to many gardens. Cordyline is a very easy plant to take care of. 

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Cyclamen

Cyclamen

Common Name: Cyclamen

Cyclamen is a very versatile and popular blooming plant. It offers blooms in pink, white and red. One key feature is its durability and longevity through multiple seasons.

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Dahlia

Dahlia

Common Name: Dahlia

Dahlias have a spectacular display of colors throughout the season. They are stunning flowering plants which fit nicely in any garden mix. 

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Dianthus

Dianthus

Common Name: Dianthus

Dianthus is another garden favorite. They have long lasting blooms throughout the Spring and Summer seasons. The light coloring is a beautiful touch in any garden. 

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Diascia

Diascia

Common Name: Diascia

Diascias perform best in cool weather. They are a delicate colorful flower and look sensational in combinations. 

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Dichondra

Dichondra

Common Name: Dichondra

Dicondra is an attractive foliage plant that grows quickly on the ground or in a hanging basket. It works well as an accent, but you will want to make sure you leave plenty of room for this plant to grow when using i...


Euphorbia

Euphorbia

Common Name: Diamond Frost

The Diamond Frost is a very tough plant that is adaptable to most areas. It works well in any landscape. The white flower produces a nice contrast to the back-drop of green leaves. Another desirable attribute of the ...


Evolvulus Nuttanllianus

Evolvulus Nuttanllianus

Common Name: Blue Daze Evolvulus

Blue Daze is a charming summer flower that can handle most summer heat.It has a true blue flower and looks sensational surrounded by greenery. Blue Daze works well in baskets and containers.

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Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Common Name: Fuchsia

This a great exotic flowering plant that brings bright color and blooms. The flower bloom hangs like a lantern and works well in containers, beds or borders. 

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Gerbera

Gerbera

Common Name: Gerber Daisy

Gerber Daisies offer a brightly colored large bloom to brighten any day. They are also the 5th most popular cut flower in the U.S. They produce fantastically large flowers on large stems. 

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Helichrysum

Helichrysum

Common Name: Licorice Plant

The Licorice Plant is an impressive accent plant with its silvery leaves and trailing stems. It is paired best with blue, purple, white or any other color that may strike a hard contrast to its look. 

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Hibiscus

Hibiscus

Common Name: Hibiscus Luna

The Hibiscus is one of the last perennials to emerge in the spring. They ask for a lot of sunlight, but they reward you with bright large blooms in the summer that will make a great impression from any angle. 


Impatiens

Impatiens

Common Name: Impatiens

Impatiens is one of the must haves in any shade garden. They are low maintenance and provide brilliant colors. They do best used in landscaping with containers, beds, borders or groundcover. 

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Impatiens

Impatiens

Common Name: Impatiens (New Guinea)

This cousin of the common Impatiens boasts a large brilliant flower. They provide wonderful bright color in shade. 

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Impatiens

Impatiens

Common Name: Impatiens (Double)

Very similar to the normal Impatiens, but the Double Impatiens provide a large flowering bloom that has almost rose-like petals. They tend to be taller than the normal Impatiens, but still provide a beautiful color f...


Ipomoea

Ipomoea

Common Name: Sweet Potato Vine

The Sweet Potato Vine is an attractive foliage plant that does well in just about any area. The bright color and fantastic growth provide an easy upside for most gardens. 

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Juncus Spiralis

Juncus Spiralis

Common Name: Spiralis

Spiralis provides a wonderful accent that draws attention to any garden. It lasts all season and will not die off if protected from frost.

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Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe

Common Name: Kalanchoe

Kalanchoes are a very traditional blooming plant. Available in several different colors and sizes, Kalanchoes offer great options in planters and large groupings.

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Lantana

Lantana

Common Name: Lantana

Lantana provides brightly colored blooms throughout the summer. This shrubby plant delivers a brilliance of different colors for your garden. 

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Lobelia

Lobelia

Common Name: Lobelia (Techno Heat)

The Techno Heat Lobelia has great color with dark blue blooms and a white centerpiece. They have wonderful dark green foliage that provides a breathtaking contrast. This is one of the fabulous early spring / sum...


Lobelia

Lobelia

Common Name: Lobelia

Lobelia is another one of those plants that provides a bright variety of colors. They are great for window boxes, hanging baskets, planters, and ground covers. 

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Melampodium

Melampodium

Common Name: Melampodium

Melampodiums are another great summer annual. They produce a bright yellow flower that contrasts well against the bright green foliage.

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Mexican Heather

Mexican Heather

Common Name: Mexican Heather

Mexican Heather brings great color to any garden. They are very easy to grow and look wonderful in both containers and garden beds. 

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Nemesia

Nemesia

Common Name: Nemesia

Nemesia is one of those flowering plants that continue to bloom into the fall. They have a wide range of colors. Their flower has a great shape and emits a pleasant fragrance. 

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Osteospermum

Osteospermum

Common Name: Osteospermum

Osteospermums bring lasting color in hot and dry conditions. They are very easy to grow and their strong roots help eliminate erosion in some circumstances. Best if planted in spring after the potential frost. <...


Pelargonium

Pelargonium

Common Name: Geranium (Calliope)

These are considered as one of the ultimate Geraniums. They have a full blooming flower with deep colors that contrast nicely with their green leaves. 

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Pentas

Pentas

Common Name: Pentas

Pentas provide a brilliant star shaped flower that looks amazing in the hot summer sun. Pentas are wonderful for attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds!

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Petunia

Petunia

Common Name: Petunia (Cascading & Wave)

As a part of the Petunia family, the Cascading and Wave Petunias do well in the sun and provide brilliant colors for your garden. The also look exquisite in hanging baskets. 

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Petunia

Petunia

Common Name: Petunia

Petunias add brightness to almost any backyard. They provide an abundance of dazzlingly colored blooms all season. Petunias are very easy to grow and will thrive in just about any location. 

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Petunia

Petunia

Common Name: Petunia (Tidal Wave)

The Tidal Wave Petunia provides a great look for garden beds. The growth and height of the Tidal Wave delivers a brilliant appearance from any angle. 

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Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis

Common Name: Moth Orchid

Orchids have grown in popularity in recent years. They do require some additional care but the benefits are tremendous with long lasting blooms and extra personality.

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Plectranthus

Plectranthus

Common Name: Mona Lavender

Plectranthus is an upright plant with beautiful dark lavendar florets that deliver a nice contrast to their dark green foliage.

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Portulaca

Portulaca

Common Name: Moss Rose

Portulaca is a great plant for any garden beginner. They are easy to grow and have a very low maintenance profile. The flowers will close during the night and cloudy days. 

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Rudbeckia

Rudbeckia

Common Name: Black-Eyed Susan

This North American Native is a great annual or perennial. The bright yellow Daisy-like flower stands out over the crowd in most gardens. They are quite easy to grow and are another wonderful flower for those beginni...


Saintpaulia

Saintpaulia

Common Name: African Violet

African Violets are one of the most popular traditional blooming plants found in today's marketplace. Violets can be grown successfully once you have the basic care requirements in place.

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Salvia

Salvia

Common Name: Salvia

Salvia is another great flowering annual that brings a bright touch to any garden. 

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Scaevola

Scaevola

Common Name: Fan Flower

Scaevola looks and performs well in baskets and containers. The fan-like flowers bloom all season long and make any garden look amazing!

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Schlumbergera

Schlumbergera

Common Name: Zygo Cactus

Zygo Cactus is a traditional blooming succulent, which is commonly known as a Christmas Cactus. Available in bright colors and assorted sizes, they are a great alternative to the traditional Poinsettia.


Senecio

Senecio

Common Name: Dusty Miller

Dusty Miller is an accent plant that goes well with just about any other brightly colored plants. It is finely cut with silvery white foliage that is consistent across the plant. Dusty Miller looks great during ...


Snapdragon

Snapdragon

Common Name: Snapdragon

This bushy and compact flower blooms in a full range of colors. Occasional deadheading will promote flower growth. Snapdragons bloom all season long and make a beautiful addition to any garden. 

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Sprengeri

Sprengeri

Common Name: Asparagus Fern

This foliage fern is great for indoors or outdoors. It works well in both ground cover and hanging baskets. Some of the common uses are in mixed containers and window boxes.

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Tagetes

Tagetes

Common Name: Marigold

Marigolds provide a bright flower that is quite easy to grow and is extremely heat tolerant. Marigolds are a great way to keep pesky bugs away during the summer. 

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Torenia

Torenia

Common Name: Clown Flower

Torenia is a unique flowering annual presenting a different bloom than most. Its unique shape has been given a variety of different names, but at the end of the day, it is a pretty flower that looks unique in most ga...


Verbena

Verbena

Common Name: Verbena

If cared for correctly, Verbenas will bloom from spring to fall. They are wonderful for large pots and ground cover, and are also very popular in hanging baskets. 

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Vinca

Vinca

Common Name: Periwinkle

The Vinca is a great low maintenance flower that is ideal for beginning gardening enthusiasts. It performs extremely well in heat and high light areas. 

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Vinca Vine

Vinca Vine

Common Name: Vinca Vine

A good groundcover, the Vinca Vine has beautiful coloration on its leaves and provides an easy way to cover some empty areas in your garden. But, BEWARE, if not kept in check the Vinca Vine can grow into your other f...


Viola

Viola

Common Name: Heart's Ease

The Viola is a wonderful flower to have in any garden because it provides a bright color that attracts a lot of attention. It can be quite easy to grow and is very rewarding to any home gardener. 

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Viola Wittrockiana

Viola Wittrockiana

Common Name: Pansy

Pansies are some of the most commonly planted flowers today. They have bright varying colors that work well in most gardens. 

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Wandering Jew

Wandering Jew

Common Name: Wandering Jew

The Wandering Jew is an outstanding foliage plant that presents a lot of color and uniqueness when cared for correctly. It can be cared for indoors or out, but either way it is a pleasure to own.

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Zinnia

Zinnia

Common Name: Zinnia

Zinnias are very heat and drought tolerant plants that produce large flowers. Zinnias perform very well in sunny conditions and, for the most part, are quite easy to take care of. 

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