The Austral Gem Fern is a resilient and elegant hybrid fern, celebrated for its glossy, dark green fronds that bring a touch of tropical charm to any indoor space. Unlike many traditional ferns, its thick, waxy leaves help it retain moisture, making it more forgiving and easier to care for. This compact fern is perfect for adding lush greenery to homes, offices, or shaded outdoor areas. 

Plant Type: Evergreen Fern Hybrid

Mature Size: 12-18 inches tall and wide

Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11 (typically grown indoors elsewhere)

Light: Bright, indirect light; tolerates lower light conditions

Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; allow the top inch to dry out between waterings.

Soil: Well draining, rich potting mix

Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity but more adaptable than other ferns

Bright, bold, and resilient, the Crown of Thorns is a striking succulent shrub celebrated for its colorful blooms and thorny stems. Native to Madagascar, this tough beauty produces cheerful clusters of pink, red, yellow, or white flowers almost year-round when kept in bright light. Its thick, spiny stems and fleshy leaves help it conserve water, making it extremely drought-tolerant and perfect for sunny indoor spaces, or patios.

Plant Type: Succulent Shrub

Mature Size: 1-3 feet tall indoors

Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11 

Light: Bright, direct light preferred

Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings

Soil: Well draining cactus or succulent mix

Humidity: Prefers low to average humidity 

Bloom Time: Nearly year-round with sufficient light

A true collector's dream, the Thai Constellation Monstera is a stunning, highly sought-after tropical plant known for its creamy-white marbled variegation splashed across deep green, fenestrated leaves. Each leaf is uniquely patterned, resembling a starry night sky - hence the name 'Constellation'. With its dramatic foliage and bold presence, the Thai Constellation transforms any space into a lush, exotic retreat while remaining relatively easy to care for compared to other rare variegated plants. 

Plant Type: Tropical Evergreen Vine (grown upright as a houseplant)

Mature Size: 4-8 feet tall indoors

Hardiness: USDA Zone 10-12 (indoor plant elsewhere)

Light: Bright, indirect light (avoid harsh direct sun)

Water: Water when top 1-2 inches of soil are dry; prefers consistent moisture but not soggy soil

Soil: Rich, well draining aroid mix (like orchid bark, peat, and perlite blend)

Humidity: Moderate to high humidity preferred 

Bloom Time: Rare indoors (grown mainly for foliage)

Whimsical and one-of-a-kind, the String of Dolphins features trailing stems of plump, curved leaves that look just like tiny jumping dolphins! This playful succulent is perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, and bright windows where its charming vines can spill gracefully. Easy to care for and drought tolerant, String of Dolphins brings a splash of fun and coastal charm to any space.

Plant Type: Succulent

Mature Size: Trailing up to 2-3 feet long

Hardiness: USDA Zones 10-12 (indoor plant elsewhere)

Light: Bright indirect light; tolerates some direct morning sun

Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings

Soil: Well draining cactus or succulent mix

Humidity: Low; prefers dry indoor conditions

Bloom Time: Occasional small white blooms

This striking tropical plant features broad, silver-green leaves with a bold, upright growth habit. In the center, it produces a vibrant pink flower bract that can last for months, bringing a pop of color and exotic flair to your space. 

Easy to care for and drought-tolerant, Aechmea Fasciata indoors with bright, indirect light. Perfect for adding a tropical touch to homes, patios, or sunrooms.

Height: 18-24 inches tall

Pot Size: 8-inch pot

Light: Bright, indirect light

Watering: Water into central cup; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity

Flower: Long-lasting pink flower bract with purple-blue accents

Foliage: Wide, arching, silver-green leaves with light banding

Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

The pomegranate shrub is a striking deciduous plant known for its glossy green leaves, vibrant orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers, and distinctive round fruit filled with juicy ruby-red seeds. In warm climates, it produces edible fruit in late summer to fall, while in cooler zones it's often grown as an ornamental. Its upright, bushy habit makes it ideal for hedging, containers, or as a unique accent in the landscape. Heat-loving, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly, this Mediterranean favorite adds both beauty and bounty to the garden.

Height: 6-12 feet (can be pruned smaller)

Spread: 6-10 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 7-10 (may die back in colder zones but regrow from roots)

Growth Habit: Upright; bushy

Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

Soil: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soils

Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established 

Bloom Time: Late spring to summer

Flower Color: Bright orange-red

Fruit: Round, leathery-skinned fruit with red, juicy seeds

Pollination: Self Pollinating, but better yield with cross-pollinatioin

Deer Resistant: Yes

Edible: Yes; highly nutritious 

The Columbia Star Thornless Blackberry is a high-yielding, trailing variety known for its rich, sweet flavor and smooth, seedless texture. It produces large, glossy black berries that ripen in mid to late summer. The canes are completely thornless, making harvesting safe and easy. This variety is ideal for fresh eating, baking, and freezing, and is prized for its firm fruit and excellent shelf life.

Height: 4-6 feet

Spread: 4-6 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-9

Fruit Size: Large

Flavor: Sweet, rich, and mildly tart

Harvest Time: Mid to late summer

Growth Habit: Trailing

Thorns: None

Chill Hours Required: Approx. 500 hours

Pollination: Self-pollinating

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained slightly acidic

Yellow Trumpet Vine is a vigorous, fast-growing flowering vine prized for its showy clusters of bright yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. Blooming from summer into fall, this deciduous climber adds vibrant vertical interest to arbors, fences, and trellises. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established. Perfect for creating a lively, tropical feel in warm-climate gardens.

Height: 20-40 feet

Spread: 5-10 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-9

Type: Deciduous flowering vine

Light: Full sun (best flowering), tolerates part shade

Soil: Well-drained, average to fertile soil

Water: Low once established; drought tolerant

Bloom Time: Mid-summer through early fall

Flower Color: Bright yellow

Growth Rate: Fast-growing

Maintenance: Low; prune in late winter to control size

Pollinator-Friendly: Yes

Support Needs: Requires sturdy structure to climb (trellis, arbor, fence)

This lush monstera bush brings bold, tropical charm to any indoor or outdoor space. Known for its signature split leaves and deep green foliage, the Monstera creates an instant jungle vibe while thriving in partial shade or bright, indirect light. Its dense, bushy form makes it perfect for containers, patio accents, or as a vibrant houseplant centerpiece. Low maintenance and fast growing, it adds drama and texture wherever it's placed.

Height: 3-5 feet (bushy form)

Spread: 3-4 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 10-12 (can be grown outdoors in frost free areas; otherwise grow indoors.

Foliage: Large, glossy green leaves with natural splits or holes

Light: Bright, indirect light (can tolerate partial shade)

Water: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering

Soil: Well-draining, rich soil

Growth Rate: Fast

Humidity: Prefers high humidity but adapts well to average indoor levels

Toxicity: Toxic to pets if ingested

Pink Splash Caladium dazzles with bold, heart-shaped leaves splashed in bright pink centers and surrounded by dark green margins. Its eye-catching foliage brings instant color and tropical flair to shaded gardens, containers, and patio planters. Compact and vibrant, it's perfect for edging beds or pairing with ferns, begonias, and impatiens. 

The caladium thrives in partial to full shade, offering vivid color all summer long with minimal care. A standout in woodland gardens or as a shade-loving container accent.

Height: 12-18 inches

Spread: 12-18 inches

Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11

Light: Partial to full shade (can tolerate brief morning sun)

Soil: Moist, well-draining, rich in organic matter

Water: Keep evenly moist; avoid water logging or letting dry out completely

Foliage Color: Bright pink centers with deep green margins

Deer Resistant: Yes

Toxicity: Toxic to pets if ingested (contains calcium oxalate)

Allure Caladium features elegant, heart-shaped leaves painted in a blend of soft white, creamy pink, and rich green veins. This tropical foliage plant thrives in shady areas, adding a bright, airy feel to garden beds, borders, and containers. A favorite for summer landscapes, its compact habit and striking leaf pattern make it a standout in both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Height: 12-18 inches

Spread: 12-18 inches

Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11

Light: Partial shade to full shade (can tolerate some filtered sun)

Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil

Water: Keep evenly moist; avoid letting soil dry out completely

Deer Resistant: Yes

Toxic to Pets: Yes (contains calcium oxalate)

Sunset Pink Caladium is a vibrant tropical foliage plant prized for its heart-shaped leaves splashed with soft pink centers and vivid green edges. Perfect for adding bold color to shaded garden beds, containers, or indoor spaces, this eye-catching variety thrives in warm, humid conditions. Ideal for borders, patio pots, and tropical-style landscapes, 'Sunset Pink' brings a lush, elegant look from spring through fall. Heat tolerant and low maintenance, it grows best in partial to full shade and well-draining soil. Great for both outdoor beauty and indoor decor.

Height: 12-24 inches

Spread: 12-18 inches

Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11

Light: Partial shade to full shade (can tolerate filtered morning sun)

Soil: Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter

Watering: Keep consistenly moist, especially during hot weather

Deer Resistant: Yes

Toxicity: Toxic to pets if ingested (contains calcium oxalate crystals)

White Black Eyed Susan Vine is a stunning variety of Thunbergia Alata, also known as Coconut A-Peel, it features bright white flowers with dark centers and lush green foliage. This fast-growing, twining vine is ideal for arbors, trellises, hanging baskets, and containers, where it will climb or spill gracefully throughout the season. 

Loved for its tropical charm and vigorous growth, Coconut A-Peel thrives in full sun to part shade and blooms non-stop from spring through fall in warm climates. A perfect choice for adding vertical interest or softening structures with cascading blooms.

Common Name: White 'Black-Eyed' Susan Vine

Height/Spread: 5-8 ft. vine (can trail or climb)

Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11 where it's a tender perennial. Annual in most zones.

Light: Full sun to part shade

Growth Rate: Fast

Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture

Bloom Time: Spring to frost

The Bosque Elm is a fast-growing, upright shade tree known for its graceful, vase-shaped form, deep green foliage, and excellent adaptability. A cultivar of Chinese Elm, it features glossy leaves that turn a rich reddish-purple in fall, along with attractive, mottled bark that provides winter interest. 

Highly tolerant of drought, heat, and poor soils, Bosque Elm is ideal for street plantings, large landscapes, and shade canopies. It is also resistant to Dutch elm disease, making it a reliable and long-lasting choice for modern landscapes.

Height: 50-60 feet

Spread: 35-45 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-9

Growth Rate: Fast

Form: Upright, vase-shaped

Light: Full sun

Soil: Adaptable to a variety of soils; prefers well drained

Water Needs: Low to Moderate; drought tolerant once established 

Foliage: Glossy green leaves turning reddish-purple in fall

Bark: Exfoliating bark in shades of gray, orange, and brown - very ornamental

Maintenance: Low

Features: Disease Resistant, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, moderately deer resistant

Oleander is a fast growing evergreen shrub or small tree known for its lush green foliage and clusters of hot pink, fragrant flowers that bloom from spring through fall. This sun loving beauty brings a clean, tropical feel to yards, hedges, and containers. 

Oleander is drought tolerant, heat loving, and thrives in poor soil, making it a go to for low maintenance color in warm climates. Its upright, bushy growth can be pruned to form a dense screen, small tree, or formal hedge

Light: Full sun

Height: 6-12 feet (can be pruned lower or grown taller as a tree)

Spread: 4-8 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 8-11

Foliage: Evergreen

Bloom Time: Spring to fall

Water: Low once established 

Maintenance: Low

Deer Resistant: Yes

Fragrant: Yes

Toxic if Ingested: Yes, not for pets or livestock areas

Senlac Bearded Iris is a dramatic and elegant perennial known for its deep, velvety maroon-red petals and classic upright form. This tall bearded iris blooms in late spring to early summer, producing striking flowers with ruffled falls and golden beards that stand out against sword-like green foliage. 

Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, or cut flower beds, 'Senlac' adds bold, sophisticated color and thrives in sunny, well-drained locations. With minimal care and exceptional drought tolerance once established, this iris is both resilient and rewarding.

Height: 30-36 inches

Spread: 12-18 inches

Hardiness: USDA Zones 3-9

Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

Flower Color: Deep maroon to crimson with gold beards

Foliage: Sword like, blue-green, upright leaves

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well drained, neutral to slightly acidic

Water Needs: Low once established 

Maintenance: Low; remove spent blooms and divide every few years

Features: Pollinator-friendly, drought tolerant, deer resistant

The Shoal Creek Chaste Tree is a fast-growing, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its aromatic, gray-green foliage and long spikes of vibrant lavender-blue flowers that bloom from summer into early fall. Loved by pollinators and gardeners alike, this sun-loving plant adds bold color, fragrance, and texture to warm-climate landscapes.

'Shoal Creek' is one the most vigorous and mildew resistant varieties of chaste tree, making it ideal for low-maintenance, drought tolerant, and pollinator friendly gardens. Whether grown as a large shrub or small ornamental tree, it delivers standout beauty and seasonal interest. 

Type: Deciduous flowering shrub or small tree

Height: 10-15 feet

Spread: 8-12 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-9

Growth Rate: Fast

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor or sandy soil

Water Needs: Low once established; drought tolerant

Bloom Time: Summer to early fall

Flower Color: Lavender-blue flower spikes

Maintenance: Low; prune in late winter for shape

Features: Fragrant-both foliage and blooms, deer resistant, pollinator friendly, mildew resistant.

The European Fan Palm is a striking, cold-hardy palm with clustering trunks and fan-shaped, deeply cut fronds that add bold texture and tropical flair to any landscape. Native to the Mediterranean, this palm thrives in a wide range of climates and is one of the hardiest palms available, tolerating cold, heat, drought, and wind.

Its compact, clumping habit makes it perfect for accent plantings, poolside landscaping, or large containers. With slow, manageable growth and strong architectural appeal, the European Fan Palm is a standout choice for both tropical style and drought tolerant gardens.

Type: Evergreen Palm

Height: 6-10 feet (can reach up to 15 feet over many years)

Spread: 6-8 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 8-11 (cold hardy down to -15F)

Growth Rate: Slow

Light: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Well-drained; tolerant of poor or sandy soils

Water Needs: Low once established; drought tolerant

Foliage: Blue-green to silver-green fan shaped fronds

Maintenance: Low

Features: Wind/Salt tolerant, Deer resistant, heat tolerant