(Lace Aloe, Torch Plant)

A cute, cold-hardy, ground-hugging aloe from eastern South Africa and Lesotho, this little charmer is an excellent choice for container gardens indoors and out thanks to its tidy form and vivid flowers. Succulent, lance-shaped, evergreen leaves dotted with white warty protuberances and tipped with white tail-like bristles are densely packed into round, perfectly symmetrical rosettes that offset to form clumps. Loose conical clusters of tubular red flowers are borne atop calf-high stems in summer....

(Soap Aloe)

A small, stemless, suckering aloe from drylands of southern Africa, this succulent evergreen is valued for its ornamental leaves, compact dense habit, and showy flowers. Broadly lance shaped, light- to dark-green leaves with oblong white speckles and brown-toothed margins are borne in ground-hugging rosettes that spread to form large dense clumps. In late spring and summer they give rise to dense heads of drooping tubular flower on branched knee-high stems. Adapted for pollination by sunbirds, the...

(Fan Aloe)

The succulent, strap-shaped, evergreen leaves of this tree-like aloe are paired in opposite fan-like ranks, in dramatic contrast to the spiral rosettes of most other aloes. This native of the West Cape region of South Africa is also coveted for its tall, multi-stemmed habit and for its showy spikes of bright flowers in late winter. The numerous tall spires of tubular orange-red or yellow blooms lure hummingbirds in droves. In its native haunts it is pollinated by sunbirds.

This beautiful...

(Zanzibar Aloe)

This is a little jewel box aloe that is at home in frost free gardens, pots on the porch or indoors where there is bright light. As its name suggests, this ground hugging Aloe originates from the dry climates of Zanzibar, a small island off the coast of Tanzania.

Zanzibar aloe develops little upright rosettes that elongate over time and travel horizontally, rooting as they go. In addition, it produces lateral plantlets, or pups, over time to form colonies. Sometimes the original point...

(Lily-of-the-Incas, Orange King Peruvian-lily, Peruvian-lily)

Originating from the montane regions of Chile and Argentina, 'Orange King' Peruvian lily is an herbaceous perennial that spreads by rhizomatous tubers. It has upright stems lined with waxy, slightly wavy, lance-shaped leaves of green to gray-green. From mid to late summer many clusters of large, deep orange, lily-like flowers appear. These have delicate brown spots along their throats and are attractive to hummingbirds. After blooming foliage will die back.

Peruvian lily grows best in areas where...

The Genus Alstroemeria is made up of 50 to 60 species of flowering herbaceous perennials native to South America. The genus is named for the Swedish baron Clas Alströmer who first collected seeds in South America around 1750. Today Lily-of-the-Incas hybrids and cultivars are most popular with florists for use in arrangements.

Alstroemeria are clump-forming and upright. They grow from fleshy rhizomatous crowns that spread laterally over time. They’ve numerous erect leafy...

(Alternanthera, Calico Plant)

Brilliant color and good heat tolerance is an irresistible combination, and ‘Brazilian Red Hots’ delivers both. This hybrid tender perennial is fully evergreen and boasts vibrant variegated foliage with purplish centers and fuchsia edges. Each elliptical leaf has a wavy texture. Throughout the year, it produces clover-like clusters of small, white flowers, but these are insignificant and fade against the electric color of the leaves.

For best foliar color, plant ‘Brazilian Red Hots’ in full...

(Alternanthera)

Bred by Robert Mark Saul of Itsaul Plants in Alpharetta, Georgia, 'Cognac' is an exceptional joyweed with rich, dark purplish brown leaves and good heat tolerance. This hybrid tender perennial is fully evergreen. Each elliptical leaf has pronounced leaf veins and a lustrous sheen. Throughout the year, this bushy variety produces clover-like clusters of small, white flowers, but these are insignificant and offer little interest when compared to the rich color of the leaves.

For best foliar...

(Alternanthera)

Bred by Robert Mark Saul of Itsaul Plants in Alpharetta, Georgia, 'Crème de Menthe' is an pretty variegated joyweed with exceptional heat tolerance. This evergreen tender perennial boasts showy green leaves mottled with random splashes of cream. Each elliptical leaf has pronounced leaf veins and a lustrous sheen. Throughout the year, the bushy plant produces clover-like clusters of small, white flowers, but these are insignificant and offer little interest when compared to the rich color of the leaves.

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(Alternanthera)

Bred by Robert Mark Saul of Itsaul Plants in Alpharetta, Georgia, 'Grenadine' is an super showy variegated joyweed with exceptional heat tolerance. This evergreen tender perennial boasts burgundy leaves with hot pink veins. Each elliptical leaf has a lustrous sheen. Throughout the year, the bushy plant produces clover-like clusters of small, white flowers, but these are insignificant and offer little interest when compared to the rich color of the leaves.

For best foliar color, plant 'Grenadine'...