(Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid)

This epiphytic orchid is grown for its long chain-like clusters of tiny yellow flowers. It is native to upland forests of the Philippines, where it grows on tree branches and rock ledges.

The broadly lance-shaped, light green leaves of this frost-tender orchid are borne on clusters of short narrowly conical "pseudobulbs," with each pseudobulb producing one leaf. A pendent, catkin-like spike of fragrant, greenish-yellow blooms is borne on an arching flower stalk in spring, and sometimes again...

(Dendrochilum Orchid, Golden Chain Dendrochilum)

Dendrochilum magnum is a frost-tender evergreen orchid grown for its showy chain-like clusters of greenish-yellow flowers. It is native to humid upland forests in the Philippines, where it dwells on tree limbs and rock ledges.

The large, lance-shaped leaves of this epiphytic orchid are borne on clusters of conical to pear-shaped "pseudobulbs." Arching flower stalks arise in late summer and fall, each ending in a long, drooping, catkin-like spike of lightly fragrant, greenish-yellow flowers....

(Harford's Tree Poppy, Island Bush Poppy)

Grown for its lush evergreen foliage and sunny poppy-flowers, this medium to large shrub from California's Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz islands makes a great choice for mild-climate gardens.

Bluish green, blunt-tipped, oval leaves crowd the upright to arching branches of this relatively cold-tender shrub. Numerous bright yellow, four-petaled poppies are borne toward the branch tips from spring into summer. The solitary, 2- to 3-inch (5- to 7.5-cm) blooms have a central flourish of orange-yellow...

(Mount Kilimanjaro Groundsel)

This shrubby succulent offers a great mass of blue-green color from leaves in tufts. It is a form of an arborescent, or tree-like species native to Kenya, where it grows on Mount Kilimanjaro, hence its name. There, the long, hot, dry season is tempered by the high altitude. This is why this plant is indeed drought-tolerant but not as vigorous in very hot, inland regions. In the wild, this plant grows taller than a human. In cultivation it is much smaller. It produces woody, shaggy stems topped by...

(Golden Bouquet Tree, Yellow Pagoda Tree)

A fast-growing evergreen tree with large clusters, or "bouquets", of yellow flowers, the golden bouquet tree also boasts dramatic glossy green leaves. While it looks like a lush tropical rainforest tree, it naturally exists along forest edges and sandy outcrops in New Guinea and northeastern Australia. The branches are angular and sparse, creating a simple, rounded canopy.

The glossy green leaves are leathery and have wavy edges. When first emerging, they are slightly bronze and reveal hairy,...

(Blueberry Flax, Tasmanian Flax Lily)

Tasmanian flax lily is an evergreen perennial native to southeastern Australia and Tasmania. The leaves grow from underground thick stems that grow laterally and spread to form clumps or colonies. Its leathery strap-like blades are often curved. The lavender-blue flowers are held on branched stems above the foliage and appear from spring to summer. Each flower is small, nodding, star-shaped and centered with a flare of bright yellow male structures called stamens. These are followed by persistent...

(Variegated Blueberry Flax, Variegated Tasmanian Flax Lily)

Variegated Tasmanian flax lily is an evergreen perennial native to southeastern Australia and Tasmania. It is primarily grown for its attractive, arching strap-like foliage that is dark green with ivory stripes. The leaves grow from thick rhizomes that spread to form broad clumps or colonies. In late spring and summer it produces delicate branched stems that rise above the foliage. These hold very small lavender-blue or white flowers. Each nodding bloom is star-shaped and has a spray of yellow anthers...

(Dianthus, Telstar Carmine Rose Dianthus)

With its showy flowers and long season of bloom, this hybrid of sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) and Dianthus chinensis is a star of the late spring, summer, and fall garden (or the winter garden in mild climates). Flat heads of dramatic, magenta-rose flowers emerge in late spring and seem to float atop compact, narrow-leaved plants. The fringed blooms are mildly fragrant.

Telstar Carmine Rose is perfect for mixed borders, edging, containers, or cottage gardens. It also works well as...

(Dianthus, Telstar Crimson Dianthus)

With its showy flowers and long season of bloom, this hybrid of sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) and Dianthus chinensis is a star of the late spring, summer, and fall garden (or the winter garden in mild climates). Flat heads of brilliant red flowers flecked with white stamens emerge in late spring and seem to float atop compact, narrow-leaved plants. The fringed blooms are mildly fragrant.

Telstar Crimson is perfect for mixed borders, edging, containers, or cottage gardens. It also...

(Dianthus, Telstar Mix Dianthus)

With their showy flowers and long season of bloom, these hybrids of sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) and Dianthus chinensis are stars of the late spring, summer, and fall garden (or the winter garden in mild climates). Flat heads of white, pink, purple, salmon, red, or picotee flowers emerge in late spring and seem to float atop compact, narrow-leaved plants. The fringed blooms are mildly fragrant.

Telstar Mix is perfect for mixed borders, edging, containers, or cottage gardens. It also...