{"title":"Plants Named After Animals","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome gardeners have a coy sense of humor and like to plant gardens with amusing themes. Others like to commemorate a beloved pet by planting a symbolically named plant in the garden. In both cases, gardeners need to start their garden shopping with a list of plants named after animals. Here at Plant Delights Nursery, we have an enormous on-line plant catalog and have searched through it to create this mini catalog of plants named after animals that also look great in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBotanists and taxonomists who name plants will often use a unique looking plant part as inspiration for part of the species or genus name. If the plant has a part that reminds some mothball sniffing taxonomist of an animal, the taxonomist will create a Latin-based zoographical name for the genus or species. For instance, the fern genus arachniodes is named from the greek \"arachnion\" (spider's web) due to the resemblance of the finely dissected foliage of some species. Echinacea and echinopsis got their genus names from the similarity of parts of the plants to a spiny organism like a sea urchin, echidna (spiny anteater) or hedgehog. Leonotis and equisetum were named after lions and horses respectively, and Dracunculus was named for dragons.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMore frequently, a plant is given an animal-based common name when a group of non-scientists likens a plant part or plant use to an animal. These plants named after animals can be from any language. Some English examples include \u003ca title=\"elephant ear\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/elephant-ears-bulbs-colocasia-plant\"\u003eelephant ear\u003c\/a\u003e for colocasia, alocasia and remusatia, bear's breech for acanthus, cobra lily for arisaema, goatsbeard for aruncus, and cattail for acalypha.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, horticultural marketers, in a bid to find a name that will generate sales, will often create plants named after animals by giving them appealing zooic cultivar names: Begonia 'Heron's Pirouette' and Bletilla 'Chinese Butterfly' for example.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eList of Plants Named after Animals\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e(sorted by animal name)\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAlien (stretching the definition of animal, I know. Just go with it)\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eVulcan - Hosta 'Vulcan'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBear\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAcanthus (Bear's Breech)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNolina (Bear Grass)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBee\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAloysia (Beebrush)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBuddleia 'Honeycomb' (a stretch, I know)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMonarda (Bee Balm)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBird\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Jay - Hosta 'Blue Jay'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCanary - \u003ca title=\"Abutilon collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/abutilon-flowering-maple\"\u003eAbutilon\u003c\/a\u003e 'Canary Bird'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCardinal - Lobelia (Cardinal Flower)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eChick - Hosta 'Dixie Chick'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eChickadee - Hosta 'Dixie Chickadee'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCrane - Arisaema heterophyllum (Dancing Crane Cobra Lily), Geranium (Cranesbill), Zingiber 'Dancing Crane'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEgg - Lantana 'Ham and Eggs'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eElepaio (a rare Hawaiian Flycatcher Bird) - Colocasia 'Elepaio'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFirebird - Echinacea 'Firebird'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFlamingo - Epimedium 'Flamingo Dancer', \u003ca title=\"Habranthus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/habranthus\"\u003eHabranthus\u003c\/a\u003e 'Pink Flamingos', \u003ca title=\"Muhlenbergia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/muhlenbergia-muhly-grass-cotton-candy-grass-purple-pink-white\"\u003eMuhlenbergia\u003c\/a\u003e 'Pink Flamingos'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGamecock - Iris 'Black Gamecock'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGuinea fowl - Aruncus 'Guinea Fowl'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHens and Chicks - Echeveria, Sempervivum\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHeron - Begonia 'Heron's Pirouette'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHummingbird - Agastache (Hummingbird Mint), Anisacanthus (Hummingbird bush), Dicliptera (Hummingbird Plant)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eKiwi - Asarum campaniflorum (Kiwi Wild Ginger)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOstrich - Astilbe 'Staussenfeder' (Ostrich Plume Astilbe), Matteucia (\u003ca title=\"Read more about the ostrich fern\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/ostrich-fern-matteuccia-struthiopteris\"\u003eOstrich Fern\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePigeon - Rivina (Pigeonberry)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePhoenix - Phoenix Palm Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRaven - Tricyrtis ravenii (in this case, Raven is a man's last name)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRobin - Erigeron (Robin's Plantain), Lychnis (Ragged Robin)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWhipporwill - Cypripedium (sometimes called Whipporwill shoe), Trillium cuneatum Whipporwill toadshade)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBug\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBeesia (False Bugbane)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Cimicifuga\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/cimicifuga\"\u003eCimicifuga\u003c\/a\u003e (Bugbane)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Sarracenia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/carnivorous-pitcher-plant-nursery-sarracenia\"\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/a\u003e 'Doodlebug'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSarracenia 'Redbug'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBunny - see Rabbit\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eButterfly\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAsclepias (Butterfly weed)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Buddleia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/butterfly-bush-buddleia-davidii-plant-buddleja\"\u003eBuddleia\u003c\/a\u003e (butterfly bush)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCaryopteris 'Blue Butterflies'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Bletilla\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/bletilla\"\u003eBletilla\u003c\/a\u003e 'Chinese Butterfly'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIris (Butterfly Iris)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMoraea (Butterfly Iris)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCamel - Cypripedium (sometimes called Camel's foot)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCat\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAcalypha (Cattail)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNepeta (Catmint)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTeucrium (Cat Thyme, Kitty Crack)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOnychium (Cat's Claw Fern)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePycnanthemum 'Cat Springs'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCobra - see snake\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCoral\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eColocasia 'Black Coral'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Erythrina collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/erythrina\"\u003eErythrina\u003c\/a\u003e (Coral Bean)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDeer\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBlechnum (Deer Fern)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCarphephorus (Deer Tongue)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDevil\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDahlia (certain double flowered forms are called Devil's Blooms)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDog\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eChihuahua - Salvia greggii (sometimes called Chihuahuan Sage)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDragon\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAntirrhinum (Snapdragon)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eArisaema dracontium (Green Dragon Jack-in-the-Pulpit)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDracunculus (Dragon Lily)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHosta 'Dragon Tails'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHosta 'Komodo Dragon'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLigularia 'Chinese Dragon'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePersicaria 'Red Dragon'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePinellia (Green Dragon)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eElephant\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eColocasia (Elephant Ears)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAlocasia (Upright Elephant Ears)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRemusatia\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eXanthosoma (Elephant Ear)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eErmine - Canna 'Ermine'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFairy\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCaryopteris 'Snow Fairy'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDisporum (Fairy Bells)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEpimedium (Fairy Wings)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Zephyranthes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/zephyranthes\"\u003eZephyranthes\u003c\/a\u003e (sometimes known as Fairy Lily)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFish\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCyrtomium 'Go Fish' (Fish Tail Holly Fern)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eKoi - Iris 'Flashing Koi'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTrout - Erythronium (Trout Lily)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eYellow Tail (a type of fish) - Alocasia 'Yellow Tail'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFly\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLychnis (Catchfly)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSilene (Catchfly)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFox\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDigitalis (Foxglove)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Pennisetum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/pennisetum-fountain-grass\"\u003ePennisetum\u003c\/a\u003e 'Foxtrot'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Sinningia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/sinningia\"\u003eSinningia\u003c\/a\u003e conspicua (Brazillian Foxglove)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTitanotrichum (Woodland Foxglove)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGiant (as in the mythological creature) - Colocasia 'Jack's Giant'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGoat\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAruncus (Goatsbeard)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEpimedium (Horny Goatweed)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHedgeHog\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEchinacea (derived from echinos which means spiny like a hedgehog)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eJuniperus 'Echiniformis' (Hedgehog Juniper)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHorse\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAgave 'Crazy Horse'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEquisetum (Horsetail)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Beauty (A fictional horse) - Colocasia 'Black Beauty'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eJaguar - Manfreda 'Jaguar'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLeopard - Belamcanda (Leopard Lily)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLion - Leonotis (Lion's Ear, Lion's Tail)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLizard\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eKomodo Dragon - Hosta 'Komodo Dragon'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLobster - Heliconia (Lobster Claws)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMonkey - \u003ca title=\"Liriope\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/liriope\"\u003eLiriope\u003c\/a\u003e (Monkeygrass)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMonster (Go with it)\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSwamp Thing - Hosta 'Swamp Thing'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMoth\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLuna Moth - Hosta 'Luna Moth'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMouse\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Amorphophallus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/amorphophallus-corpse-flower\"\u003eAmorphophallus\u003c\/a\u003e myosuroides (Mousetail Voodoo Lily)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eArisarum proboscideum (Mouse plant, Mouse Tail Arum)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHosta 'Frosted Mouse Ears'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHosta 'Mighty Mouse'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOx\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eChrysanthemum (sometimes called Ox-Eye Daisy)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHeliopsis (Ox-Eye Daisy), Rhodophiala (Oxblood Lily)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eZexmenia (Ox-eye)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePanda\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAsarum maximum (Panda Wild Ginger)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Lycoris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/lycoris-red-spider-lily-surprise-lily-hurricane-lily\"\u003eLycoris\u003c\/a\u003e 'Golden Panda'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePig\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBergenia (Pigsqueak)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHelicodiceros (Pig Butt \u003ca title=\"Arum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/italian-arum-lily\"\u003eArum\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHam - Lantana 'Ham and Eggs'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBegonia heracleifolia (Hogweed leaf Begonia)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePorcupine\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAgave 'Porcupine'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAgave striata (Porcupine Agave)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePuma - Setcreasea 'Pale Puma'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRabbit\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAraiostegia (Rabbit's Foot Fern)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCarex laxiculmis (Bunny Blue \u003ca title=\"Sedge\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/sedge-carex-grass\"\u003eSedge\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDavallia (Rabbit's foot fern)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRhinocerus – Hosta 'Rhino Hide'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eShark\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAgave 'Jaws'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAgave xylonacantha (Shark's tooth Agave)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSlug \/ Snail - Escargot - \u003ca title=\"Farfugium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/farfugium\"\u003eFarfugium\u003c\/a\u003e 'Escargot'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSnake\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eChlorophytum (Snake Lily)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Ophiopogon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/ophiopogon-black-dwarf-mondo-grass\"\u003eOphiopogon\u003c\/a\u003e (Snake beard)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCobra - \u003ca title=\"Read more about Arisaema\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/arisaema-arisaema-arisaema\"\u003eArisaema\u003c\/a\u003e (several species are called Cobra Lily)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSerpent - Dahlia (sometimes called Serpent Tongue)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSpider\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAgave bracteosa\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eA. horrida (Spider Agave)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Hymenocallis\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/hymenocallis-white-spider-lily\"\u003eHymenocallis\u003c\/a\u003e (Spider Lily)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLucoris (Spider Lily)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTradescantia (Spiderwort)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCobweb - Iris 'Cobweb Concerto'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWeb - Arachniodes (means spider's web)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSquirrel - \u003ca title=\"Cypripedium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/cypripedium-orchids-lady-slipper-fit\"\u003eCypripedium\u003c\/a\u003e (sometimes called Squirrel's foot)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTick - Coreopsis (Tickseed)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTiger\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCanna 'Bengal Tiger'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLeonotis 'Snow Tiger'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMusa 'Bengal Tiger'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eToad\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTricyrtis (\u003ca title=\"toad lily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/tricyrtis-toad-lily-bulbs-hirta\"\u003eToad Lily\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTrillium (Toadshade)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTurtle - Chelone (Turtlehead)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWhale - \u003ca title=\"Agave ovatifolia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/agave-ovatifolia\"\u003eAgave ovatifolia\u003c\/a\u003e (Whale's Tongue Agave)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWorm - Artemisia (Wormwood)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eZebra\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003exHeucherella 'Golden Zebra'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHosta 'Zebra Stripes'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePrimula 'Zebra Blue'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eList of Plants Named after Animals\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e(sorted by animal part)\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBeak\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBill - Geranium (Cranesbill)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBeard\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAruncus (Goatsbeard),\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOphiopogon (Snake beard)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBlood - Rhodophiala (Oxblood Lily)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eButt - Helicodiceros (Pig Butt Arum)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eClaw\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEpimedium 'Sandy Claws'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHeliconia (Lobster Claws)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOnychium (Cat's Claw Fern)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEar\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eColocasia (Elephant Ears)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAlocasia (Upright Elephant Ear)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRemusatia\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eXanthosoma (Elephant Ear)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHosta 'Frosted Mouse Ears'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLeonotis (Lion's Ear)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEye\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eChrysanthemum (sometimes called Ox-Eye Daisy)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHelopsis (Ox-eye Daisy)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eZexmenia (Ox-eye)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFeather\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCalamagrostis (Feather Reed Grass)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Nassella\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/nassella\"\u003eNassella\u003c\/a\u003e (Feather Grass)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eStipa\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eZingiber 'White Feather'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFoot\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAraiostegia (Rabbit's Foot Fern),\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCypripedium (Aphrodite's slipper\/shoe, Camel's foot, Squirrel foot, Whipporwill Shoe, Venus' shoe)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDavallia (Rabbit's foot fern)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eViola pedata (Bird-foot Violet)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHead - Chelone (Turtlehead)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHeart - Asarum (sometimes called heartleaf)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eJaws - Agave 'Jaws'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNose\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAntirrhinum (Greek for 'like a nose')\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eElephant's trunk - Arisarum proboscideum\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePhallus - \u003ca title=\"Amorphophallus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/amorphophallus-corpse-flower\"\u003eAmorphophallus\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSkin\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFleece - Solidago 'Golden Fleece'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHide - Hosta 'Rhino Hide'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eStripes - Hosta 'Zebra Stripes'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTail\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAcalypha (Cattail)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAlocasia 'Yellow Tail'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAmorphophallus myosuroides (Mousetail Voodoo Lily)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eArisarum proboscideum (Mouse Tail Arum)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCyrtomium 'Go Fish' (Fish Tail Holly Fern)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEquisetum (Horsetail)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHosta 'Dragon Tails’\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLeonotis (Lion's Tail)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePennisetum 'Tall Tails'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTongue\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDahlia (sometimes called Serpent Tongue)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"See our Pyrrosia collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/pyrrosia\"\u003ePyrrosia\u003c\/a\u003e (Tongue Fern)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTooth\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAgave xylonacantha (Shark's tooth Agave)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTusk - Hosta 'Blue Ivory'\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lobelia-cardinalis","title":"Lobelia cardinalis","description":"\u003cp\u003eLobelia cardinalis is an easy-to-grow, North American native perennial whose native range includes 41 of the 50 states, absent only in the far northwest quadrant. Cardinal flower emerges from a flat winter rosette to produce a 4'-5' stalk (height varies with soil moisture), topped with bright red tubular flowers beginning in late summer and continuing into fall...always a favorite of hummingbirds. While it prefers an acidic moist soil, it is amazingly tolerant of a wide range of garden soil conditions. When happy, it should reseed well.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis hummingbird favorite is a low maintenance perennial when planted in the correct habitat. The only maintenance we perform is to cut the flowers stalks to the ground when flowering is finished. If you'd like more plants, leave the stalks until seed have dropped, which occurs fairly quickly after flowering ceases.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLarge clumps can be divided, if you spot a special seedling. Another option for propagation of a selected clone is via flower stalk cuttings, taken before the flowers begin to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, it prefers wet to very moist soils, although they will also tolerate average moisture garden conditions. They are usually found in very acidic soils, but will also tolerate pH's approaching neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late summer garden, it provides a very unique vertical element with spikes of red, when very little other than yellow composites are usually in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCardinal flower is superb for luring hummingbirds into the garden. Butterflies and moths are secondary pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20999945413,"sku":"22","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Lobelia-cardinalis.i-22.s-63038.r-1_040641cf-3177-45fa-9587-3051e931ae6f.jpg?v=1790355914"},{"product_id":"lycoris-squamigera","title":"Lycoris squamigera","description":"\u003cp\u003eLycoris x squamigera is the most well-known and easiest-to-grow of the surprise lilies, but one whose background is mysterious since it has never been seen in the wild. Recent DNA work shows it is a sterile hybrid between Lycoris sprengeri and Lycoris longituba. The robust, 3' tall, \"nekkid\" scapes emerge from dormancy in late summer, topped with large, clear pink, outward-facing flowers. Lycoris x squamigera is great mixed into the border for a summer change or naturalized in the deciduous woodland garden. After flowering, the grey-green, strap-like foliage emerges to produce energy for next year's flowers. Lycoris x squamigera is a long-lived and durable deer-resistant bulb for a wide range of garden soils and sites. Lycoris x squamigera does require a cold winter to flower, so don't bother planting this in the Deep South unless you enjoy it for the foliage. Conversely, if you're growing something labeled \"Amaryllis belladonna\" north of Zone 8, change your tags.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000058501,"sku":"177","price":22.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Lycoris-squamigera.i-177.s-63427.r-1.jpg?v=1785502521"},{"product_id":"nassella-tenuissima","title":"Nassella tenuissima","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Stipa tenuissima) We truly love this Southwest US native grass. The delicate, narrow foliage of Nassella tenuissima forms a delightfully wispy, deer-resistant clump that makes us think of President Trump's coiffure...we shall overcomb. The 2' tall, wispy tan plumes blend nicely with the foliage in late spring...a very cute ornamental grass! The shallow-rooted Nassella tenuissima will often seed near the mother clump, so if you get a few too many babies, simply get out the Progestin...we mean Roundup\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/iGEFUvd2e5Q?si=eeC-YqX1NnC2GzgE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000162181,"sku":"258","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Nassella-tenuissima.i-258.s-21864.r-1.jpg?v=1791812892"},{"product_id":"asclepias-tuberosa-butterfly-flower","title":"Asclepias tuberosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 Perennial Plant Association plant of the year, Asclepias tuberosa is a heat and drought tolerant US native, that can be found in all but seven Northwest states. Commonly known as butterfly weed, this easy-to-grow perennial forms 2' tall x 2' wide clumps of upright stems, clothed with fuzzy, narrow green leaves. Clumps of Asclepias tuberosa are topped with branched terminal clusters of brilliant orange flowers, which are enjoyed by guess what... Monarch butterflies! The flowers, which are also highly prized by all kinds of bees, are followed by unusual seed pods that burst open to spread their silk laden seed. Good drainage and plenty of sun are the keys to success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAsclepias tuberosa is a maintenance free perennial, requiring virtually no care in the garden. When the old foliage dies back in late summer, little remains but a few dried stalks that can be easily pulled off.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun for at least six hours, and a very well-draining soil is the key to success. 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A regular renaissance plant, Asclepias incarnata stays fresh in a vase as well as being a monarch butterfly indulgence...hopefully not at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000276037,"sku":"388","price":17.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Asclepias-incarnata-Cinderella.i-388.s-29689.r-1.jpg?v=1791407224"},{"product_id":"tricyrtis-lasiocarpa","title":"Tricyrtis lasiocarpa","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Tricyrtis formosana 'Amethystina') Tricyrtis lasiocarpa is one of the most spectacular toad lilies for warmer climates. In the wilds of Taiwan, we saw this growing atop rock cliffs in nearly full sun, reinforcing our experience that this is not a deep shade lover. Tricyrtis lasiocarpa makes a tight clump of 3' tall, upright, ladder-like stems clothed with green- and purple-speckled glossy foliage. 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The leaves, shaped like parrot heads (not to be confused with Deadheads), are green with red veins and lie flat on the ground in a perfect circle. While the parrot pitcher is one of the smaller pitcher plants to 12\" diameter, this is the one that draws everyone's attention...even before they see the flowers that resemble red umbrellas, held above the foliage in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001021189,"sku":"1314","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Sarracenia-psittacina.i-1314.s-68576.r-1_22277cc7-9986-4dc1-8fd3-24fc4eb370b2.jpg?v=1788351636"},{"product_id":"arachniodes-simplicior-variegata","title":"Arachniodes simplicior Variegata","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachniodes simplicior 'Variegata' is a fabulous 18\" tall x 18\" wide evergreen fern that features a wide streak of yellow down the center of each plastic-textured leaf. 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Each seedling is different...we could go crazy making special selections but instead we're going to allow you to do the same.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001101701,"sku":"1465","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Trillium-lancifolium-Shotgun-Wedding.i-1465.s-65338.r-1.jpg?v=1775738055"},{"product_id":"nolina-nelsonii","title":"Nolina nelsonii","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Mexican state of Tamaulipas comes this really cool and far-out bear grass (a little Deadhead gardener lingo). Mature architectural specimens of Nolina nelsonii resemble giant ponytail palms, with rigid but not sharp, pointed, 3' long x 1\" wide, silvery blue-green, grass-like foliage. When the 10'-12' tall deer-resistant clumps mature (18 years in our climate), a 4' tall bloom stalk will rocket forth with thousands of tiny white flowers! 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From late summer, Lobelia 'Compliment Deep Red' is adorned with an incredible floral display that lasts into early fall...a sock-knocker-offer! Do not cover the winter rosettes with mulch, unless you're trying to murder your lobelia.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001170565,"sku":"1578","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Lobelia-speciosa-Compliment-Deep-Red.i-1578.s-66681.r-1_1da9ae65-7c12-4700-8809-e1dcc0f4a417.jpg?v=1792149519"},{"product_id":"chrysogonum-australe-eco-lacquered-spider","title":"Chrysogonum australe Eco Lacquered Spider","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Chrysogonum virginianum 'Eco Lacquered Spider') Chrysogonum australe is the US Gulf Coast species, which for years was mistakenly lumped with the clumping Chrysogonum virginianum. Instead of clumping, Chrysogonum australe forms a fast spreading evergreen, deer-resistant groundcover (4' wide in 2 years) in the moist woodland garden, quickly covering the ground without the need for mulch...one of the best North American native woodland groundcovers we've ever grown. Chrysogonum 'Eco Lacquered Spider' was found by the son of the late plantsman Don Jacobs, in south central Georgia and first introduced by Eco Gardens in 1992. The color from the purple stolons runs into the base of the glossy green leaves. 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Colocasia 'Black Magic' is a four exclamation point plant with dusty, solid purple-black, 2' long, spectacular leaves...especially great for designers who love purples and blacks! Colocasia 'Black Magic' makes a giant clump to 5-6' tall with a similar spread. When grown in plenty of sun in climates with warm summers, Colocasia 'Black Magic' should survive 0 degrees F. The tubers eventually rise to the soil surface and must be reset deeper every couple of years to ensure winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001391429,"sku":"1818","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Colocasia-esculenta-Black-Magic.i-1818.s-15920.r-1.jpg?v=1791986083"},{"product_id":"colocasia-esculenta-maui-gold-pp-24482","title":"Colocasia esculenta Maui Gold PP 24482","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are very pleased to offer another 2012 elephant ear release from John Cho's Royal Hawaiian colocasia series. Colocasia 'Maui Gold' is the first clumping gold leaf colocasia to hit the market, forming a tight clump of stems that arch to 4', each ending in a large chartreuse golden leaf, highlighted by a small purple dot where the petiole connects. 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In June the 30\" tall stalks arise, topped with an unfurling radial leaf with up to 12 leaflets. The leaves of Arisaema consanguineum often have dramatic drip-tips...a nice added bonus. Alongside the leaf stalk is a large pitcher-like spathe (usually green or purple-and-white striped) with a large hood that ends in a long dangling thread. The thread now comes standard in all models to enable you to pull the hood closed during sex...a new Federal law if you live within 2 miles of a school or church.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21024700677,"sku":"2524","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Arisaema-consanguineum.i-2524.s-68528.r-1_6d293f8a-0b22-4463-89cd-16f3e9bd999b.jpg?v=1787171430"},{"product_id":"acanthus-summer-beauty-spinosus-mollis","title":"Acanthus Summer Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe feel this import by the late Oregon plantsman Chet Tompkins from a gardener in China is one of the finest acanthus on the market. Where Acanthus mollis fails miserably, Acanthus 'Summer Beauty', a hybrid (probably Acanthus mollis x \u003ca title=\"Learn more about Acanthus hungaricus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/acanthus-hungaricus\"\u003eAcanthus hungaricus\u003c\/a\u003e), grows well in our hot summers. The 4-6' wide clump of giant, glossy, dark green foliage is more cutleaf than typical Acanthus mollis. In June (NC), the tropical-looking, deer-resistant clumps are topped with 6' tall spikes of white flowers surrounded by wonderful purple calyces...absolutely superb, an industry standard!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAcanthus require little in the way of maintenance. Remove spent flower stalks when they are no longer attractive, cutting them to the ground. Remove unattractive foliage as necessary. The foliage is attractive most of the year especially if there is adequate moisture in summer. It is very drought tolerant but will deal with drought in summer by going dormant, returning in fall as soil moisture increases. So, irrigation in summer time dry spells will keep it in growth. Some species will continue to grow into late fall or winter if the weather remains mild, eventually being cut back by cold. The plants are not harmed by this enforced rest. They will return in spring unfazed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best to choose a permanent location when planting. They tolerate transplanting but every piece of root left behind will grow a new plant. Indeed root-cuttings are a standard means of propagating. Once planted, it can be left alone to get better with each passing year.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePart day sun to very bright shade is best for Acanthus 'Summer Beauty', Acanthus mollis, Acanthus spinossus and similar Acanthus with lush soft leaves. Though drought tolerant, they will remain attractive all summer if not drought stressed, so avoid excessively dry sites, and irrigate if possible during dry spells. Remember that shade gardens are often dry due to the trees that provide the shade if the trees are ones that are very competitive in their water use.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe floral display of Bear's Breech is very dramatic. Flower spikes can be 5 to 6' tall depending on the particular Acanthus and are strongly vertical and persist for a couple of months. The effect is much like strictly upright spikes of the common foxglove, Digitalis purpurea. Acanthus would be worth growing even without its floral display because its handsome foliage is big, bold and lush and a glossy mid-green and is an attractive addition to a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21024701317,"sku":"2526","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Acanthus-Summer-Beauty.i-2526.s-67861.r-1.jpg?v=1788199503"},{"product_id":"arisaema-ringens","title":"Arisaema ringens","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's hard to imagine anything more spectacular than this easy-to-grow tropical-looking cobra lily, Arisaema ringens. Sitting between the two giant, glossy green, trifoliate leaves on a short petiole (stalk) in early spring is the spectacular cobra-like flower. The thick, purple- and white-striped spathe resembles a perfectly formed cobra head as the tip of the flower curls downward, revealing the glossy purple interior and two \"cobra eyes.\" Looking at the flower head of Arisaema ringens from the front is enough to give you mongoose bumps.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21024702981,"sku":"2531","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Arisaema-ringens.i-2531.s-65819.r-1_43551fa0-4d92-4e20-b0f9-c748d52c5259.jpg?v=1790187031"},{"product_id":"colocasia-fallax","title":"Colocasia fallax","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe acquired this delightful dwarf elephant ear from the Galloway brothers, Alan and Frank. 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The 18\" tall plants make 2' wide clumps in 3 years but spread much faster (4' wide patch in 2 years) in very wet soils by means of short, above-ground stolons...quite unique and quite beautiful!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21024740357,"sku":"2600","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Colocasia-fallax.i-2600.s-63847.r-1_20cb2e8b-9f5b-4bbf-bcf5-dbb07081d22f.jpg?v=1790777366"},{"product_id":"farfugium-japonicum-var-giganteum-marco","title":"Farfugium japonicum var giganteum Marco","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Ligularia tussilaginea 'Gigantea', Farfugium reniforme) We have recently discovered that \"giganteum\" is actually a naturally-occurring endemic variety (Okuno 2010) of \u003ca title=\"Our Farfugium japonicum collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/farfugium\"\u003eFarfugium japonicum\u003c\/a\u003e, native to Japan's southern Ryukyu Islands, so we've altered the name a bit and added a proper cultivar to honor garden designer Marco Stufano who first brought it to the US. Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum 'Marco' is a selected clone of the giant form with leaves to nearly 15\" across and so thick and glossy they don't seem real. Each attention-drawing 30\" wide clump is topped in late October with 4' tall stalks of bright yellow daisies...a nice complement to the leaves. Interestingly, Farfugium 'Marco' does not like all day shade, but instead prefers at least a couple of hours of sun (unless you live in the desert Southwest) along with a slightly moist but well-drained soil. 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Just tell them to hold their noses for the first day.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21024980549,"sku":"2821","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Dracunculus-vulgaris.i-2821.s-64381.r-1.jpg?v=1788883585"},{"product_id":"alocasia-wentii","title":"Alocasia wentii","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough this hardy and easy-to-grow elephant ear was first described in 1916, the true Alocasia wentii has only recently become known in horticultural circles. From the remote mountains of New Guinea, Alocasia wentii is one of the few alocasias we have found to be winter hardy in our Zone 7b climate. The glossy bronze-green leaves reach 1' in length as they adorn this tightly clumping elephant ear. As the breeze blows, you will enjoy the contrasting metallic-purple leaf backs. Plant Alocasia wentii corms at least 6\" deep in soils that remain dry in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025055109,"sku":"2967","price":19.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Alocasia-wentii.i-2967.s-17850.r-1_ddcb4936-de7b-44e5-bd1c-d1d74c30ec06.jpg?v=1791485512"},{"product_id":"trillium-underwoodii","title":"Trillium underwoodii","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrillium underwoodii is a stunning Southeast US native trillium from the rich deciduous forests of the Deep South including Alabama, Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle. Despite this range, Trillium underwoodii has remarkable winter hardiness. The stunning, mottled foliage features a dark, medium, and light green checkerboard pattern with a silver streak down the center of each leaf. 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In June\/July, the sticky stalks (which actually catch insects) are topped with terminal inflorescences of hundreds of exquisite 5-petaled screaming hot orange-red flowers. We have found Silene regia quite easy to grow in a variety of decently-drained soils. Royal catchfly has high shock value in the perennial border and is a favorite of hummingbirds, swallowtail butterflies, and gardeners of all persuasions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Catchfly requires little more maintenance than cutting the spent flower stalks to the ground when they are no longer attractive. This could be any time between as soon as it is done blooming in late summer or in spring before new growth starts. Sprinkle the seed about the garden or collect them and sow them in a pot if more plants are desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Catchfly is easily grown in full sun to part sun in average soil. Avoid soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Value: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a showy plant blooming for several months in midsummer. The flowers are very similar to its well-known, close cousin Fire Pink (Silene virginica). Both are 5 petaled scarlet stars but those of the Royal Catchfly are produced atop 4' tall stems. It is a very slender plant, perhaps only 12 to 18\" tall despite its 4' height so it can be tucked amongst many other plants. Hummingbirds and other pollinators will visit the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare native that is easily grown in gardens so growing it can aid in preventing its extinction. Grow additional plants from seed and plant more in your garden and share with other gardeners and gardens. Growing it will also support pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025100037,"sku":"3032","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Silene-regia.i-3032.s-66747.r-1.jpg?v=1790707888"},{"product_id":"liriope-muscari-peedee-ingot","title":"Liriope muscari Peedee Ingot","description":"\u003cp\u003eWow! From South Carolina plantswoman Ursula Herz comes an incredible \u003ca title=\"monkey grass\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/liriope\"\u003emonkey grass\u003c\/a\u003e that forms an 18\" tall x 30\" wide clump of brilliant golden foliage. In shade, the foliage of Liriope 'Peedee Ingot' fades to a chartreuse-green in late summer, but when grown with any sun exposure, the foliage remains bright gold all year. Liriope 'Peedee Ingot' (named after SC's Pee Dee River) makes a great golden textural accent in the garden, combining nicely with other contrasting colors. In late summer, the clumps are topped with typical 1' tall spikes of lilac-lavender flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLiriope requires very little maintenance. Liriope foliage is usually handsome all year long. Its showy flowers are most welcome in the late summer\/earliest fall garden. Though it is standard practice to cut the foliage back before spring this is not an absolute necessity. Certainly do so if the foliage has become shabby. It is highly advisable to do this by late winter before tender new shoots start developing so the new shoots are not damaged during this clean up work. It is also highly recommended that this removal of old foliage is done in late winter and not in fall or early winter for a cut back plant is not a thing of beauty and postponing cutback to late winter means that there will be shorter time before the cut back foliage is replaced by new. Cutting back old foliage is not required by the plant but benefits only the tidy minded gardener.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMonkey grass is happiest in shade. It will tolerate sun but its foliage will be yellow and shabby if exposed to too much hot sun. It requires only average soil, average moisture and drainage. Clumps do not require division, at least not for many years, but can be divided if one wanted additional plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLiriope muscari is a handsome evergreen presence in the shade garden. Its late summer flowers a touch of color and freshness when there are few other plants blooming in the shade garden. This cultivar 'Pee Dee Ingot' is a brilliant spot of \"gold\" in the lightly shaded garden where it gets enough sun to be gold and not green. Extensive research has proven that Liriope does not need to be planted in lines bordering sidewalks and similar structures, and can instead be planted individually or in freeform masses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025151301,"sku":"3096","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Liriope-muscari-Peedee-Ingot.i-3096.s-62964.r-1.jpg?v=1787763775"},{"product_id":"arisaema-fargesii","title":"Arisaema fargesii","description":"\u003cp\u003eArisaema fargesii is a Chinese cobra lily, discovered by French plant explorer Pere Farges in the early 1900s, that turned out to be one of the easiest to grow and most spectacular cobra lily species in our collection. In late spring the giant, glossy green, trifoliate leaves (similar to Arisaema candidissimum) emerge from the nicely offsetting tubers. Alongside the leaves emerge the flower stalks, each topped with a large wine-red spathe with dramatic white striping. The tip of the spathe ends in a narrow, congested, alien-like red thread. From inside the inflorescence of Arisaema fargesii emerges the spadix, resembling a tiny red lizard peeking out of the pitcher...an absolutely stunning aroid! Dry to average moisture soils work great. For us, it goes summer dormant by early August.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025160453,"sku":"3126","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Arisaema-fargesii.i-3126.s-68258.r-1_cb58984b-4749-46d4-8de6-143a1f667435.jpg?v=1789136164"},{"product_id":"colocasia-affinis-jenningsii","title":"Colocasia affinis Jenningsii","description":"Colocasia affinis 'Jenningsii' is a charming but little-known dwarf elephant ear, loved for its picture-perfect, velvety charcoal leaf face with central charcoal veining and a giant silver blotch in the center of each leaf. Most material sold as this is actually Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris' (no central silver pattern and green veins). This 18\" tall, light shade and moisture-loving species has proven to be a superb garden plant. Throughout the summer, the dense clumps are also adorned with small flowers of the yellow spathe and spadix persuasion. Colocasia 'Jenningsii' goes dormant just before the fall freeze and resprouts in late June, so don't panic! ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025180101,"sku":"3163","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Colocasia-affinis-Jenningsii.i-3163.s-63327.r-1.jpg?v=1789754717"},{"product_id":"buddleia-marrubiifolia-presidio","title":"Buddleia marrubiifolia Presidio","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuddleia marrubiifolia is a fascinating North American native butterfly bush, that's virtually unknown by anyone outside of its native range on the US\/Mexico border...near the famous \"wall\". Most folks wouldn't recognize it as a butterfly bush, since it looks more like shrubby lamb's ear. Marrubium-leaf butterfly bush forms a compact shrub to 3.5' tall x 4' wide, clothed with small, round, felty, golf ball-sized, evergreen silver leaves. From late spring through summer, the tips of each branch are home to marble-sized fuzzy orange balls... yes, these are the flowers. Buddleia marrubifolia is native to limestone slopes, so good drainage and a pH above 6.5 is best. Our selection Buddleia 'Presidio' was made by plantsman Patrick McMillan from the coldest location this species occurs in Presidio, Texas. To survive those cold temperatures, however, it must be grown bone dry.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025191877,"sku":"3174","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Buddleia-marrubiifolia-Presidio.i-3174.s-68628.r-1.jpg?v=1790939854"},{"product_id":"agave-ovatifolia-vanzie","title":"Agave ovatifolia Vanzie","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgave ovatifolia 'Vanzie' is a clonal selection of the fabulous whale's tongue agave from plantsman Kelly Griffin. Our eight year-old specimen flowered in 2022 after it had reached a whopping 4' tall x 7' wide. Agave ovatifolia 'Vanzie' was selected for its splendid ventral leaf folds, smaller teeth, a more scalloped, wavy leaf edge, and a very fast growth rate. Agave ovatifolia 'Vanzie' has been superb in our garden trials for damp, cold winter tolerance. Good drainage, dry winter soils, and moisture protection during the first winter are still important.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025252165,"sku":"3242","price":27.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Agave-ovatifolia-Vanzie.i-3242.s-65603.r-1_dd1860aa-d31b-47f2-af8d-6042ed17830b.jpg?v=1790182295"},{"product_id":"acanthus-hungaricus","title":"Acanthus hungaricus","description":"\u003cp\u003ePicture a tropical-looking, dark green, glossy, thick-leaf fern forming an 18\" tall x 30\" wide deer-resistant perennial and you've got an acanthus. Acanthus hungaricus is topped in early spring with a mass of 3' tall spikes, composed of purple, pink and white tricolor turtleheads...very unique! Although some taxonomists have lumped Acanthus hungaricus into \u003ca title=\"Acanthus balcanicus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/acanthus-balcanicus\"\u003eAcanthus balcanicus\u003c\/a\u003e, we feel that there is a horticultural difference. Plant this where you want it to stay. While it is easy to move, small root pieces that are left behind keep on giving, and giving, and giving. We have good reports of it being long term winter hardy in Zone 4a, so most reports on-line seem in error.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025424709,"sku":"3496","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Acanthus-hungaricus.i-3496.s-66806.r-1.jpg?v=1791890222"},{"product_id":"liriope-muscari-okina","title":"Liriope muscari Okina","description":"\u003cp\u003eLiriope 'Okina' is a very cool selection of the clumping \u003ca title=\"monkey grass\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/liriope\"\u003emonkey grass\u003c\/a\u003e that came to us from famed Japanese nurseryman Akira Shibamichi in 1996, and subsequently introduced to US commerce by Plant Delights Nursery in 2002. In spring, the top 75% of each leaf is pure white. As Liriope 'Okina' matures through the growing season, the white becomes speckled with green flecks, eventually changing to flecked light green by fall (the coloration will hold better in cooler climates). In late summer, the clumps are topped with the typical stalks of lilac flowers. Liriope 'Okina' is truly a stunning plant that will stop visitors in their tracks!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLiriope requires very little maintenance. Liriope foliage is usually handsome all year long. Its showy flowers are most welcome in the late summer\/earliest fall garden. Though it is standard practice to cut the foliage back before spring this is not an absolute necessity. Certainly do so if the foliage has become shabby. It is highly advisable to do this by late winter before tender new shoots start developing so the new shoots are not damaged during this clean up work. It is also highly recommended that this removal of old foliage is done in late winter and not in fall or early winter for a cut back plant is not a thing of beauty and postponing cutback to late winter means that there will be shorter time before the cut back foliage is replaced by new. Cutting back old foliage is not required by the plant but benefits only the tidy minded gardener.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Monkey grass\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/liriope\"\u003eMonkey grass\u003c\/a\u003e is happiest in shade. It will tolerate sun but its foliage will be yellow and shabby if exposed to too much hot sun. It requires only average soil, average moisture and drainage. Clumps do not require division, at least not for many years, but can be divided if one wanted additional plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLiriope muscari is a handsome evergreen presence in the shade garden. Its late summer flowers a touch of color and freshness when there are few other plants blooming in the shade garden. Extensive research has proven that monkey grass does not need to be planted in lines bordering sidewalks and similar structures, and can instead be planted individually or in freeform masses. 'Okina's white new foliage is quite dramatic in the shade garden, a color display that lasts for months, far longer than most floral displays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025449349,"sku":"3542","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Liriope-muscari-Okina.i-3542.s-67481.r-1_c5ca1dbf-9c39-44d5-821e-ab246ec04c74.jpg?v=1790263495"},{"product_id":"alocasia-portodora","title":"Alocasia Portodora","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Alocasia x portora 'Portodora') This superb alocasia hybrid was selected by Ron Weeks from seedlings of an Alocasia x portora cross (Alocasia odora x Alocasia portei), made by LariAnn Garner of Aroidia Research. Alocasia 'Portodora' makes a stunning upright clump that is essentially an improved Alocasia macrorrhizos. Each giant, green, heavily-scalloped leaf is held sturdily upright atop a thick, muscular, green stalk. Alocasia 'Portodora' elephant ear is truly an architectural specimen plant for any garden. As with all elephant ears, a moist, rich, organic soil is best. A good, thick winter mulch helps prevent rot caused by cold, damp soils.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025516293,"sku":"3654","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Alocasia-Portodora.i-3654.s-20243.r-1_d0a5800c-0f54-474c-8d26-f1f1ecf58a6a.jpg?v=1789577376"},{"product_id":"epimedium-rubrum-sweetheart","title":"Epimedium rubrum Sweetheart","description":"\u003cp\u003e(E. x rubrum Cobblewood Form CC #93007) This Darrell Probst hybrid (E. sempervirens 'Candy Hearts' x E. alpinum) is a stunning, much-improved version of the typical E. x rubrum. Epimedium 'Sweetheart' has much better foliage (larger and darker green) that is fully evergreen, even in the North. In spring, the new leaves are heavily flushed with red, creating a stunning show. Above the foliage are the flower stalks that present clusters of scrumptious, bright-pink flowers. In time, this is sure to become the new industry standard.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025528389,"sku":"3684","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-rubrum-Sweetheart.i-3684.s-67852.r-1_625f3787-9ce1-473b-9792-6c1dadd679c9.jpg?v=1788970572"},{"product_id":"dionaea-muscipula-king-henry","title":"Dionaea muscipula King Henry","description":"\u003cp\u003eDionaea 'King Henry' from Don Elkins is the largest \u003ca title=\"See all of our Venus fly trap cultivars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/venus-flytrap-plant-dionaea-where-to-buy\"\u003eVenus fly trap\u003c\/a\u003e cultivar we've ever seen. This vigorous fly trap clone, named after the equally huge King Henry VIII, reaches 6\" tall with huge (for a fly trap) 1.5\" long traps...yellow on the exterior with a contrasting reddish orange interior pad. As with all Venus fly traps, moist peat moss is a perfect growing media and remember, they must have a cold period in winter to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025534789,"sku":"3700","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Dionaea-muscipula-King-Henry.i-3700.s-66756.r-1_25029903-1075-4c87-a563-3d91feb96110.jpg?v=1789757717"},{"product_id":"chelone-glabra-black-ace","title":"Chelone glabra Black Ace","description":"\u003cp\u003eChelone glabra 'Black Ace' is a 2001 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction of an amazing native perennial (Canada south to central Alabama) that we picked up and subsequently named from NC plantsman, Dr. Craig Moretz. This amazing selection of our native white turtlehead has very dark foliage with an amazing black cast when it emerges in spring. Growing rapidly in moist soils, it gently spreads, and quickly reaches a mature height of 6'. In hot summer climates, the black foliage coloration will change to green by late summer. Also in very late summer, the clumps are topped with terminal clusters of pure white, snapdragon-like flowers...a favorite of butterflies and landscape designers.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025551301,"sku":"3746","price":16.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Chelone-glabra-Black-Ace.i-3746.s-61003.r-1_8248fd15-e522-483f-8a22-05e82090d524.jpg?v=1791485541"},{"product_id":"actaea-japonica-var-japonica-silver-blush","title":"Actaea japonica var japonica Silver Blush","description":"\u003cp\u003eActaea japonica 'Silver Blush' is a large and vigorous, heat-tolerant form of Japanese bugbane we obtained years earlier from plantsman Barry Yinger. The deciduous clump is composed of wiry stems connecting three deeply serrated leaflets, each of which can reach 1' across. Unlike most Cimicifuga japonica forms we've grown from other sources, the leaves on this form emerge silver, highlighted by green veins, before aging to light green. In September (NC), the clumps are topped with 2.5' tall, narrow spires of bottlebrush-like white wands. Moist, humus-rich soils are best, although Actaea japonica has proven remarkably easy to grow in our hot, humid climate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormerly known as Cimicifuga japonica, it was found to be in the genus Actaea along with the monotypic genus Souliea in a research paper published in 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025586245,"sku":"3826","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Actaea-japonica-var-japonica-Silver-Blush.i-3826.s-64369.r-1_b668b2b3-7794-4a8c-8332-73af359e418a.jpg?v=1791552530"},{"product_id":"abutilon-canary-bird","title":"Abutilon Canary Bird","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbutilon 'Canary Bird' is a marvelous hummingbird plant that has survived 6 degrees F in our garden. This hibiscus relative has maple-like foliage on a compact 6' tall x 3' wide plant. For us, Abutilon 'Canary Bird' starts flowering in early summer with large, dangling, 3\" wide, canary-yellow, bell-like flowers and continues until the first frost. For those in more northerly zones, Abutilon 'Canary Bird' makes a great centerpiece for a container planting. 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Since 'Ruth Page' was fertile, Thad used this for many of his great hybrids that would follow. For us, the flat green foliage is topped with large 2\" bright pink flowers from early summer until frost...every time it rains. This cutie is also great for a container where a spot of cheeriness is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eZephyranthes, the rain lilies, are very low maintenance where they are winter-hardy (generally zone 7 and warmer). The foliage can be removed when it has turned brown and that is about it. Often even this is not necessary. Rain lily cultivars that multiply rapidly, and many do, often push bulbs up out of the ground as they get crowded. These need to be reset so the bulbs are underground, protected from freezing weather. When a rain lily gets to this stage it is a good time to dig the whole clump, divide into smaller clumps and replant them. This can be done most any time of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRain lilies are also very easy to grow from seed; usually germinating in a weeks time. If bulbs are grown continuously, which requires a sunny frost free location in the winter, they can bloom in a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRain lilies can be grown in pots where they are not winter hardy. Protect them from freezing over winter by either bringing them into a heated space and keeping them growing over winter, or allowing them to go dormant by drying them out and storing them in a cool but frost free location.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA sunny location is best; more sun, more flowers. All will thrive in gardens of average moisture. None need the long hot dry spell that some species native to the southwest US and Mexico are subjected to in their native habitat. A few species, such as Zephyranthes candida from Argentina will thrive in a wet spot. All respond to rain with a huge flush of blooms. It often takes very little rain for them to bloom, often just the change in barometric pressure. No amount of irrigation will trigger the big flush of bloom, though some rain lilies will bloom intermittently and lightly between rains. Nearly all are winter hardy in \u003ca title=\"More plants for zone 7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/zone-7-plants\"\u003ezone 7\u003c\/a\u003e when planted in the ground. Bulbs should be planted underground with about 1\" of soil on top of the bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps one would want the \u003ca title=\"More Zephyranthes for sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/zephyranthes\"\u003eZephyranthes\u003c\/a\u003e to bloom continuously for months on end. 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This unique color in buddleias and its extraordinary fragrant flowers make this one of the best butterfly bush introductions...9 out of 10 butterflies choose Buddleia 'Ellen's Blue'...we agree!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025820933,"sku":"4260","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Buddleia-Ellens-Blue.i-4260.s-17679.r-1.jpg?v=1791899635"},{"product_id":"zephyranthes-big-dude","title":"Zephyranthes Big Dude","description":"\u003cp\u003eZephyranthes 'Big Dude' is a 2002 Plant Delights Nursery introduction...a hybrid of the wonderful fragrant, nocturnal Zephyranthes drummondii. We had been searching for a selection with large fragrant flowers and a fast-multiplying habit, and Zephyranthes 'Big Dude' is the result. Each flower can reach an amazing 4\" in width. The large, white petals are tipped with a faint blush of pink. This easy-to-grow rain lily is amazing when the entire clump bursts into flower after a summer rain. For us, flowering on Zephyranthes 'Big Dude' starts in early summer and continues until frost.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eZephyranthes, the rain lilies, are very low maintenance where they are winter-hardy (generally zone 7 and warmer). The foliage can be removed when it has turned brown and that is about it. Often even this is not necessary. Rain lily cultivars that multiply rapidly, and many do, often push bulbs up out of the ground as they get crowded. These need to be reset so the bulbs are underground, protected from freezing weather. When a rain lily gets to this stage it is a good time to dig the whole clump, divide into smaller clumps and replant them. This can be done most any time of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRain lilies are also very easy to grow from seed; usually germinating in a weeks time. If bulbs are grown continuously, which requires a sunny frost free location in the winter, they can bloom in a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRain lilies can be grown in pots where they are not winter hardy. Protect them from freezing over winter by either bringing them into a heated space and keeping them growing over winter, or allowing them to go dormant by drying them out and storing them in a cool but frost free location.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA sunny location is best; more sun, more flowers. All will thrive in gardens of average moisture. None need the long hot dry spell that some species native to the southwest US and Mexico are subjected to in their native habitat. A few species, such as Zephyranthes candida from Argentina will thrive in a wet spot. All respond to rain with a huge flush of blooms. It often takes very little rain for them to bloom, often just the change in barometric pressure. No amount of irrigation will trigger the big flush of bloom, though some rain lilies will bloom intermittently and lightly between rains. Nearly all are winter hardy in zone 7 when planted in the ground. \u003ca title=\"Rain lily bulbs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/zephyranthes\"\u003eRain lily bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e should be planted underground with about 1\" of soil on top of the bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps one would want the Zephyranthes to bloom continuously for months on end. Yet their nature to quickly produce a stunning display of bloom, where the day before there were none, adds a degree of drama that few other plants do. Gardens have been described as the slowest of the performing arts and the stunning display of Zephyranthes and their close cousin Habranthus demand that one go out into the garden and enjoy their performance. Broad masses of rain lilies make a dramatic display; either buy multiples or multiply the ones you have by division and\/or seed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025874629,"sku":"4367","price":17.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Zephyranthes-Big-Dude.i-4367.s-64845.r-1_4017db7c-b342-412f-84f7-0c4c8704de91.jpg?v=1791485581"},{"product_id":"hosta-church-mouse","title":"Hosta Church Mouse","description":"\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Church Mouse' is a 2012 introduction from our friends at Walters Gardens...another of the many Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' sports that keep showing up at an amazing rate. Hosta 'Church Mouse' makes a compact rosette of glaucous green leaves, each bordered by a very ruffled edge of lighter green. The 8\" tall x 14\" wide clumps are topped with short 8\" tall flower scapes in midsummer. We think you'll really like this miniature oddity.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025980101,"sku":"4516","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hosta-Church-Mouse.i-4516.s-64869.r-1.jpg?v=1791219886"},{"product_id":"hosta-blue-mouse-ears","title":"Hosta Blue Mouse Ears","description":"\u003cp\u003eCute, cute, cute! This distinctive small hosta is the toast of hosta collectors everywhere. Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' is a dwarf, thick-leaved mutation of Hosta 'Blue Cadet' that makes a tight 1' wide mound of small, round, blue-green leaves in a perfectly symmetrical clump. In early summer, short spikes of lavender flowers emerge above the foliage...a hummingbird favorite. 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This is one of the few Acanthus mollis selections that has grown well in our hot, humid summers. The cutleaf, shiny, dark green foliage composes a large specimen clump to 3' in width. In June, the tropical-looking deer-resistant clump is topped with 3' tall spikes of pure white flowers (compared with the normal purple hood over each flower).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAcanthus require little in the way of maintenance. Remove spent flower stalks when they are no longer attractive, cutting them to the ground. Remove unattractive foliage as necessary. The foliage is attractive most of the year especially if there is adequate moisture in summer. It is very drought tolerant but will deal with drought in summer by going dormant, returning in fall as soil moisture increases. So, irrigation in summer time dry spells will keep it in growth. 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