Featured Plants - Page 2 (K-Z)
We carry a large selection of plants. Availability and sizes change. We can not list every size and price here.
Please call or e-mail for specifics on varieties, pricing, and sizes available.
In general, these are in 1 or 2 gallon pots for $5 to $25, although some are smaller or larger.
Plants are in alphabetical order by botanical names.
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| Common Name: Cup Kalanchoe Latin Name: Kalanchoe synsepala Family: Crassulaceae Hardiness: |
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Tropical succulent, unusual and rare to find.
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| Common Name: Flapjack Latin Name: Kalanchoe thrysiflora "Watermelon" Family: Crassulaceae Origin: Madagascar Hardiness: USDA Zone 9-12 |
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Variegated Flapjack with golden orange yellow variegation instead of the pink red variegation of "Fantastic".
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| Common Name: Panda Plant Latin Name: Kalanchoe tomentosa Family: Crassulaceae Origin: Madagascar Hardiness: USDA Zone 9-12 |
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The Panda Plant has succulent leaves covered in white felt-like hairs. They prefer full sun to light shade and must not be overwatered. Let plants dry out between waterings. Plants are slow growing eventually reaching 18 to 24 inches tall. Do not water during winter months.
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| Common Name: Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay Leaf Latin Name: Laurus nobilis Family: Lauraceae Zone: 7-10 |
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Sweet Bay Laurel is native to Mediterranean regions, but known and cherished worldwide as an essential cooking spice and lovely evergreen tree. Bay Laurel does well as a potted tree or planted in the ground. Fresh green leaves are notably stronger in flavor than dried leaves and generally require only one leaf for seasoning your favorite dish. In the ground it will grow 15 to 20 feet tall, in a container it can easily be pruned to around 5 feet for easy harvesting of the aromatic leaves. |
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Common Name: Zebra quill Latin Name: Ledebouria 'Gary Hammer' Family: Asparagaceae Origin: South Africa |
| straplike leaves of gray green with irregular maroon markings. In spring, these clumps are adorned with mini pink scilla like racemes. Prefers part shade. Very hardy! |
| Common Name: West Indian Holly Latin Name: Leea coccinea 'Rubra' Family: Vitaceae Zone: 9-11 |
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| Upright, caned shrub with glossy red maroon compound leaves. Bright light, warm climate. |
| Common Name: New Zealand tea tree Latin Name: Leptospermum scoparium Family: Myrtaceae |
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| In the Myrtle family, native to Australia and New Zealand, prickly shrub with dense growth and showy rosy pink flowers, attracts honey bees. Leaves used to make a medicinal tea. |
| Common Name: Snow Bells, Snowdrops, Dewdrops Latin Name: Leucojum aestivum Family: Amaryllidaceae Zone: 5-9 |
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| Small white bell like flowers in early spring. Naturalizes along the Gulf Coast. Allow foliage to grow and then die back in order to make food for next years blooms. One of the earliest blooming spring bulbs, Snow Bells is an Old South Heirloom bulb. Our stock is from old Louisiana homesites. |
| Common Name: Lovage Latin Name: Levisticum officinale Family: Apiaceae Zone: 4 to 9 |
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| the leaves, seeds and fruit are used in confectionery and cooking, especially in South European cuisine. Grows 3-5 feet tall. Perennial. Delicious taste similar to Celery. Striking ornamental, grow in full sun. |
| Common Name: Singapore holly, Dwarf holly Latin Name: Malpighia coccigera Family: Malpighiaceae Zone: 10 to 11 |
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| Low growing, miniature, hollylike leaves, pink flowers, small red fruit. Makes a great groundcover for sun or shade. It is not a true holly. |
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Common Name: Mexican Butterfly Vine Latin Name: Mascagnia macroptera Family: Malpighiaceae Zone: 8 |
| Fast growing vine grows to 10-12 ft high with a profusion of yellow flowers spring, summer, and fall. Seedpods resemble butterflies, thus the name. The flowers attract butterflies too. This is an easy to grow vine that is very drought tolerant but will bloom even more prolifically with regular watering. It is well adapted to long hot summers. Native from Southern Mexico to Brazil in South America. |
| Common Name: Evergreen Wisteria Vine Latin Name: Millettia reticulata Family: Leguminosae Origin: China Hardiness: USDA Zones 8-10 |
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Evergreen moderate size woody vine to 15 feet with dense foliage and fragrant dark purple flowers. The vine is suitable for arbors, trellises and fences. Blooms summer to fall. Grow in full sun to light shade. Evergreen Wisteria is a non-invasive vine. |
| Common Name: Tricolor Neo Latin Name: Neoregelia tricolor Family: Bromeliaceae Origin: Hybrid Cross |
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Common Name: Sweet Olive Latin Name: Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus Family: Oleaceae Zone: 8-11 |
| A small evergreen tree with broad deep green leaves and wonderfully fragrant clusters of small pale orange flowers blooming intermittently throughout the growing season. Can be grown in the ground or in a container. Keep soil moist. |
| Common Name: Maypop Latin Name: Passiflora incarnata Family: Passifloraceae Origin: Southern United States Hardiness: USDA Zone 6-9 |
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| Maypops are native deciduous passion flowers with 3 inch purple and white flowers blooming along scrambling vines to 12 feet in length. The plant is host to our native Gulf Fritillary butterfly. The fruit is edible and said to taste similar to Guava fruit. Grow in moist soil, plenty of mulch around the roots, and in full to part sun. |
| Common Name: Blood Red Passion Vine Latin Name: Passiflora sanguinolenta Family: Passifloraceae Zone: 9-11 |
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| Coral Pink flowers 1/2 inch across, a robust vine, hardy to mid-20s, one of the hardiest passion vines. Interesting bat wing shaped leaves. Native to the mountains of Ecuador (6,500-8,500' elev) Grow in full sun to light shade. Blooms during warm months, peaking mid-summer. Also does well as an interior plant near bright window light. |
| Common Name: Orange Pavonia Latin Name: Pavonia missionum Family: Malvaceae Zone: 9-11 |
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| Evergreen bush to 6 feet, likes full sun. Orange flowers with 5 petals. |
| Common Name: Ragtime Geranium Latin Name: Pelargonium peltatum 'Ragtime' Family: Geraniaceae Zone: 9 |
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| Colorful leaves, red flowers, and an open growth habit, excellent plant for hanging baskets, needs shade from full sun. |
| Common Name: Brazos Penstemon, Gulf Coast
Penstemon Latin Name: Penstemon tenuis Family: Scrophulariaceae Zone: 8-10 |
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| Showy native Gulf Coast perennial wildflower. Grows well in moist perennial beds and borders. Has the potential to reseed freely. Flower stalks are 1 to 2 feet tall blooming in March, April, and May. Makes a great cut flower for arrangements. Will grow in full sun but prefers some shade. Chance for second blooming in the fall. |
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Common Name: Rose Cactus Latin Name: Pereskia bleo Family: Cactaceae Zone: 9b-11 |
| A cactus with large leaves! Flowers are large and resemble roses. Prefers sun to light shade and well drained soil. Take care with sharp spines. |
| Common Name: Nun's Orchid Latin Name: Phaius tankervilliae (formerly Phaius grandifolius) Family: Orchidaceae Zone: 9 - 11 |
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| Large, easy to grow terrestrial orchid native to China. Leaves are up to 3 feet tall and the inflorescence can tower to 4 feet! Long lasting fragrant flowers, up to 5 inches across, bloom for about 6 weeks in spring. Plant in a rich organic and well drained soil with protection from mid-day sun. Protect from freezing. Fertilize regularly with half strength general purpose fertilizer. |
| Common Name: Jeruselum Sage Latin Name: Phlomis fruticosa Family: Lamiaceae Zone: |
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| Evergreen perennial that grows to 3x3 foot. Full sun. Hot and dry loving! |
| Common Name: Purple marsh fleabane Latin Name: Pluchea odorata Family: Asteraceae Zone: |
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| native, very easy to grow, blooms summer through fall, likes moisture, excellent butterfly nectar plant, leaves emit a noticeable odor when bruised, blooms purple/pink button like flowers, grows to about 4ft. |
| Common Name: Assorted Plumeria Latin Name: Plumeria Family: Apocynaceae Zone: 10 |
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Assorted named varieties of Plumeria: Rainbow Treasure, Playful, Yellow Stone, Velo de Nova, Rainbow Surprise, Princesa Maya, Kauku Wilder, Goldmine, Nebels Gold |
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Common Name: Polyanthus lily, Double pink sapphire tuberose Latin Name: Polianthes tuberosa 'Double Pink Sapphire' Family: Agavoideae Zone: 8-10 |
fabulously fragrant long stemmed cut flower |
| Common Name: Tuberose Latin Name: Polianthes tuberosa 'Pearl' Family: Agavoideae Zone: 8-10 |
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Tuberoses are members of the Agavoideae family of plants and native to Mexico where they were domesticated long ago by pre-Columbian Indians. They are wonderfully fragrant flowers and are enjoyed in the garden, home, and in Hawaiian Leis. They are easy to grow, blooming on 2-3 foot spikes in summer and fall. Tuberoses are no longer found in the wild. |
| Common Name: Needle Flower, Tree Jasmine Latin Name: Posoqueria latifolia Family: Rubiaceae Zone: |
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| Beautiful tropical large shrubby tree with fragrant tubular white flowers. |
| Common Name: Honey Mesquite Latin Name: Prosopis glandulosa Family: Leguminosae (Fabaceae) Origin: Texas, American Southwest Hardiness: USDA Zone 6 |
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| Mesquite is one of the most widely distributed trees in Texas. It is a small to medium tree with an irregular crown of finely divided bipinnately compound foliage that casts very light dappled shade underneath. It is armed with thorns sometimes up to 2 inches long. In the spring, summer and after rains it is covered with fragrant white flowers, and the long bean pods are ornamental as well as providing food for wildlife and livestock. |
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Common Name: Pink Flowering Almond Latin Name: Prunus glandulosa 'Rosea Plena' Family: Rosaceae Zone: 4 - 10 |
| Double pink rose-like flowers in Spring. Foliage is bright shiny green. This small deciduous woody shrub is valued for its profuse blooming with masses of beautiful double pink flowers in early April through May. Best in full sun. |
| Common Name: Angel Red® Pomegranate Latin Name: Punica granatum 'Angel Red'® Family: Punicaceae Zone: 8-11 |
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| A new and as yet difficult to find variety with bright red flowers and exceptionally juicy flavorful fruit on gently arching stems. Seeds are small and soft enough to be eaten along with the juicy pulp. Leaves are shiny green and the fruit ripens in late August to September (sooner than 'Wonderful') Pomegranates are self pollinating and production from this variety is expected to be heavy. |
| Common Name: Rangoon Creeper Latin Name: Quisqualis indica Family: Combretaceae Zone: 9-10 |
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| Summer flowering tropical vine from New Guinea and Asia ideal for arbor or trellis, or in a patio pot. Pink and white flowers in profusion in warm months. Hardy to freezing, protect with mulch or cover during winter freezes. Double Rangoon Creeper - double flowered form of Rangoon Creeper, fragrant double blooms change from light pink to red, large vigorous, hardy tropical looking vine. |
| Common Name: Dwarf Tree Jasmine Latin Name: Radermachera kunming "Peep Thong" Family: Bignoniaceae Zone: 10-11 |
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| Fragrant flowered small tropical tree from Thailand with clusters of 2 inch creamy white, yellow centered blooms. Used for perfume extract. Very ornamental. Blooms very young. |
| Common Name: Panama Rose, Rondeletia Latin Name: Rondeletia splendens Family: Rubiaceae Zone: 10 |
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| Fragrant flowers in the evening, small shrub to 3 feet tall, tender, good potted patio plant with ever blooming bright red flowers. |
| Common Name: Yerba Maravilla Latin Name: Ruellia coccinea Family: Acanthaceae Zone: 8-10 |
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Hardy perennial shrub with bright red flowers that are 1" tubular shaped, hummingbird favorite, blooms summer through fall, part shade, from Brazil. |
| Common Name: Rio Red Ragin Cajin Ruellia Latin Name: Ruellia elegans Family: Acanthaceae Zone: 8-10 |
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Bright tomato red flowers late spring till fall. Rio Red Ruellia is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. It is a food plant for the Texan Crescent Butterfly ( Phyciodes texana ). Prefers moist soil partial shade. Morning bloomer. Forms a mound two feed across and foot high. |
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Common Name: Henry Duelberg Salvia Latin Name: Salvia farinacea 'Henry Duelberg' Family: Lamiaceae Zone: 7 |
| Henry Duelberg Salvia is a low maintenance native Texas perennial wildflower that is heat tolerant, deer resistant and has masses of showy blue flowers from spring until first fall frost. It was found by Greg Grant in a small central Texas cemetery. Taller with bluer and more floriferous flowers and larger and greener leaves than modern cultivars. |
| Common Name:Ram's horn Willow Latin Name: Salix babylonica Crispa Family: Salicaceae Origin: China Hardiness: USDA Zone 6-9 |
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| From dry northern China, fast growing, unusual spirally, curled leaves, branches make great cut flower filler |
| Common Name: Hot Lips Salvia Latin Name: Salvia microphylla (grahamii) 'Hot Lips' Family: Lamiaceae Zone: 7-9a |
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| Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips' was found near the Chiapas area of Mexico and was introduced by Richard Turner of the Strybing Arboretum in San Francisco, California. In cooler months this bi-color Salvia exhibits its best coloration. During the heat of summer flowers may be mostly solid red. Hot Lips Salvia is similar to Salvia greggii except it has a finer texture and smaller leaves. Great for use in borders and beds. Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips' can reach 30" tall and spread up to 6' at maturity. |
| Common Name: Dragon's Tongue, Sweetleaf, Katuk Latin Name: Sauropus androgynus Family: Phyllanthaceae |
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| Herbaceous plant from Asia. Also called Tropical Asparagus and Star Gooseberry. The leaves are sauteed and eaten like a vegetable. The stems are cooked like asparagus, and the fruit is edible as well - grapelike in flavor, high in vitamin K and other nutrients. Prefers shade to bright indirect light. Makes a shrub to 5'. Tropical! Protect from harsh cold. |
| Common Name: Red Mexican flame vine Latin Name: Senecio confusus Family: Asteraceae |
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| This beautiful twining vine is a butterfly magnet! Intense vivid red orange daisy flowers with gold centers, are 2in. Blooms late spring to fall. |
| Common Name: Variegated Tree of a Thousand Stars Latin Name: Serissa foetida 'Variegata' Family: Rubiaceae Zone: 10 |
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| A small evergreen sub-tropical shrub frequently used for creating bonsai. Bold creamy leaf edges with center striping. Flowering is almost constant in warm weather and especially heavy in spring and fall. Fertilize regularly, keep moisture and light levels constant and protect from freezing. |
| Common Name: Blue-Eyed Grass Latin Name: Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Suwannee' Family: Iridaceae Zone: 8-10 |
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| Blue-Eyed Grass is more related to Irises than true grasses. Suwannee' is an exceptionally heavy bloomer that does not reseed it self all over the garden like some of the more common varieties. The small 8 inch high mound produces hundreds of 3/4 inch wide pale blue flowers in spring and early summer. The plant is a perennial perfect for native and rock gardens. Does well in sun or light shade. |
| Common Name: Porterweed - Blue, Dwarf Red, and Coral Latin Name: Stachytarpheta jamaicensis Family: Verbenaceae Zone: 9b-10 |
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| Butterflies and hummingbirds love these flowers produced all summer long on terminal spikes of blue, red, and coral flowers. Easy to grow perennial shrub, gets 3-5 feet tall. Nice addition to any sunny landscape |
| Common Name: Firewheel tree Latin Name: Stenocarpus sinuatus Family: Proteaceae Zone: 10-11 |
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| Australian rainforest tree, blooms wheel like umbels of red, with fringed edges, slow growing, has glossy lance shaped leathery leaves and corky bark. Prefers acid loam soil. |
| Common Name: Pinwheel Jasmine, Carnation of India Latin Name: Tabernaemontana corymbosa Family: Apocynaceae Zone: 9 - 11 |
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| Pinwheel jasmine, carnation of India are common names for this hardy shrub. It likes full to part sun and blooms lightly scented pinwheel flowers. Grows 5 to 6ft tall. |
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Common Name: Windmill bush, Banana bush Latin Name: Tabernaemontana pandacaqui Family: Apocynaceae Zone: 9 - 11 |
| This bushy tropical shrub has single white flowers atop dense dark green foliage. Flowers are fragrant and blooms constant. |
| Common Name: Silver Leaf Germander Latin Name: Teucrium fruticans Family: Lamiaceae Zone: 8 - 10 |
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| A small shrub from the Mediterranean with silver leaves and bright blue flowers. Grows to about 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Drought tolerant, grow in full sun to light shade. Flowering is spring through summer. Once established, reduce watering and keep on the dry side. Uses include rock gardens, shrub for a low hedge, and as a foundation plant in the perennial garden. Germander is deer resistant especially when grown in full sun with infrequent watering as these conditions increase the aromatic oils in the leaves. |
| Common Name: Giant Blue Sky Vine Latin Name: Thunbergia grandiflora Family: Acanthaceae Zone: 8-11 |
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| Fast growing free flowering vine great for quickly covering fences and trellises. Likes moist rich soil and something to climb on. Flowers are about 3 inches long and look similar to a morning glory. We have regular and variegated leaf varieties at Caldwell's Nursery. |
| Common Name: Tiger Grass Latin Name: Thysanoleana maxima Family: Poaceae Zone: 9-10 |
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Fast growing tropical grass from Thailand, looks like a small tropical bamboo. Grows to 10 feet tall with beautiful plumes in the fall. In Asia, the leaves are used to wrap food for steaming and the flower stalks are wrapped together to make brooms. Grow in full sun to light shade, ample moisture and fertilizer, protect from freezing. Root hardy into the low 20s if well mulched. |
| Common Name: Creeping Vitex, Pohinahina Latin Name: Vitex rotundifolia Family: Lamiaceae, sometimes placed in Verbenaceae Origin: Hawaii and Pacific Islands Hardiness: USDA Zone 7-10 |
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Vitex rotundifolia is a sprawling shrub 6 to 8 feet in diameter and 6 inches to 2 feet tall. The round leaves are gray-green to silvery and 1 to 2 inches long. The foliage has a spicy fragrance. The 1 inch flowers are bluish purple and are produced in small clusters at the ends of the branches throughout the year. This creeping shrub is salt and drought tolerant and grows in full sun. |
| Common Name: Arabian Lilac Latin Name: Vitex trifolia purpurea Family: Lamiaceae Hardiness: USDA Zone 9-10 |
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Very hardy and easy to grow shrub with gray green leaves with purple undersides. Peppery scented leaves, lavender purple flowers, 10 inch panicles, grows in sun or shade. |
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