(Hybrid Ragwort)

Bold, coarsely-toothed leaves of The Rocket hybrid ragwort make a stunning backdrop to the black stems and lemony yellow flower spikes of summer. A moisture-loving herbaceous perennial, this hybrid was developed from plants native to eastern Asia.

Forming a clump but quite upright in its habit, 'The Rocket' has large, leathery, triangular leaves with jagged edges and teeth. Attractive already, the leaf undersides are a blackened green. In early to late summer, tall black stems rise above the...

(Hess Ragwort)

Tall growing flowerspikes of golden yellow, daisy blossoms tower above the mid-green, coarse foliage of Little Lanterns ragwort in mid to late summer. A clump-forming, hardy herbaceous perennial, this selection was derived from a compact, mutant sport off of the well-known and taller Ligularia 'Gregynog Gold'.

The large, rounded leaves are medium green in color and often are heart or kidney shaped. In midsummer, tall brown-red stems that are stiff rise above the compact foliage and display...

(Japanese Privet)

Japanese privet is a medium-sized, dense, broadleaf evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. The shiny, waxy, black-green leaves resemble camellia foliage. Clusters of small, white, pungent flowers appear in late spring and early summer. Numerous cultivars are available, including several with variegated leaves.

This adaptable shrub will grow in almost any soil type or sun exposure and withstands heavy pruning. Use it as a specimen or in hedges, foundation plantings, screens, or containers....

(Howardii Japanese Privet, Japanese Privet)

Japanese privet is a medium-sized, dense, broadleaf evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. The shiny, waxy, black-green leaves resemble camellia foliage. Clusters of small, white, pungent flowers appear in late spring and early summer. Numerous cultivars are available, including several with variegated leaves.

This adaptable shrub will grow in almost any soil type or sun exposure and withstands heavy pruning. Use it as a specimen or in hedges, foundation plantings, screens, or containers....

(Jack Frost Japanese Privet, Japanese Privet)

Japanese privet is a medium-sized, dense, broadleaf evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. Its cultivar ‘Jack Frost’ has shiny, waxy, dark green leaves broadly edged with irregular creamy white markings. Clusters of small, white, pungent flowers appear in late spring and early summer. It will grow in almost any soil type or sun exposure and withstands heavy pruning. Use it as a specimen or in hedges, foundation plantings, screens, or containers.

(Japanese Privet, Waxleaf Privet)

Japanese privet is a medium-sized, dense, broadleaf evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. The shiny, waxy, black-green leaves resemble camellia foliage. Clusters of small, white, pungent flowers appear in late spring and early summer. Numerous cultivars are available, including several with variegated leaves.

This adaptable shrub will grow in almost any soil type or sun exposure and withstands heavy pruning. Use it as a specimen or in hedges, foundation plantings, screens, or containers....

(Japanese Privet, Waxleaf Privet)

Japanese privet is a medium-sized, dense, broadleaf evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. Its cultivar ‘Recurvifolium' has wavy, slightly twisted, shiny green leaves that are smaller than those of most other forms. Clusters of small, white, pungent flowers appear in late spring and early summer. Its habit is upright and relatively open.

This adaptable shrub will grow in almost any soil type or sun exposure and withstands heavy pruning. Use it as a specimen or in hedges, foundation plantings,...

(Japanese Privet, Round-leaved Japanese Privet)

Japanese privet is a medium-sized, dense, broadleaf evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. The shiny, waxy, black-green leaves resemble camellia foliage. Clusters of small, white, pungent flowers appear in late spring and early summer. Numerous cultivars are available, including several with variegated leaves.

This adaptable shrub will grow in almost any soil type or sun exposure and withstands heavy pruning. Use it as a specimen or in hedges, foundation plantings, screens, or containers....

(Japanese Privet, Silver Star Japanese Privet)

Japanese privet is a medium-sized, dense, broadleaf evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. The shiny, waxy, black-green leaves resemble camellia foliage. Clusters of small, white, pungent flowers appear in late spring and early summer. Numerous cultivars are available, including several with variegated leaves.

This adaptable shrub will grow in almost any soil type or sun exposure and withstands heavy pruning. Use it as a specimen or in hedges, foundation plantings, screens, or containers....

(Japanese Privet, Texanum Japanese Privet)

Privets are the most reliable evergreen hedge material in the warm south and west due to their size, foliage density and tolerance of humidity. The parent species of this Texas hybrid is native to Japan, Northern China and Korea. These shrubs can reach the size of a small tree with fine twigs bearing large waxy bright green leaves. ‘Texanum’ is shorter than the species and possibly more compact overall, making a better shrub or hedge candidate.

Privets bloom in spring or early summer with...