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Lantana camara 'Greg Grant'
Code: 90394
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Attractive variegated cream and green foliage with clusters of sulphur yellow flowers fading to pink. It's a sport of the heirloom cultivar 'Flava'. Upright grower 3 to 4 feet high. It has a tendency to revert to all green. So, be sure to remove any reversions.
Verbenaceae
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Louteridium mexicanum
Code: 90203
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(Syn.: Louteridium conzattii, Neolindenia mexicana), Mexican louteridium.
Unusual collector's plant with odd shaped 1½ to 2 inch pale green flowers with pale purple veins. The calx is three lobed, unlike 5 in other genera of the Acanthus family. The stamens and style extend far beyond the corolla mouth. Probably bat pollinated. Grows as a shrub or soft wooded small tree, 10 to 20 feet high. Native to Mexican states of Veracruz, Oaxaca, and Chiapas. Found in wet mountain forests at elevations of 3,500 to 6,500 feet. Plant in area with plenty of moisture and protect from wind as stems are brittle. Minimum temperature of 45F. USDA zones 10 - 11.
Acanthaceae
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Ludisia discolor var. dawsoniana
Code: 59695
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For foliage, as well as flower, said to be the most beautiful terrestrial orchid in the world. Exquisite 3 inch velvet leaves are nearly black, strikingly veined with scarlet. Tall spikes of pearly white flowers appear in winter, making a beautiful show. Compact, spreading growth; excellent for a large terrarium. Rare and beautiful.
Orchidaceae
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Lycianthes rantonnei 'Lynns Variegated'
Code: 80165
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(Syn.: Solanum rantonnetii 'Lynn's Variegated'), Variegated Potato Bush.
A rare white variegated form of the common potato bush. The purplish-blue flowers are in sharp contrast to the bold foliage. Easy to grow, full sun or part shade, any soil, drought tolerant. Good in containers. Looks best with regular feeding. Tip frequently to keep bushy. Hardy to U.S.D.A. zone 9.
Solanaceae
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Lycianthes rantonnei 'Royal Robe'
Code: 69087
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(Syn.: Solanum rantonnetii 'Royal Robe').
Very floriferous, over a long season, covered with 1 inch deep violet flowers. Small deep green oval leaves. Often trained into standards or espalier. Hardy to 28F.
Solanaceae
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Lycianthes rantonnei 'Royal Robe Variegata'
Code: 69088
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(Syn.: Solanum rantonnetii 'Royal Robe Variegata').
Striking leaves variegated with yellow and green in contrast with the solid purple flowers. Maybe somewhat less hardy than the normal green form.
Solanaceae
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Mackaya bella
Code: 51901
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A beautiful shrub with slender branches bearing small dark green leaves, having mauve to white flowers in terminal racemes marked with fine purple-pink lines. Bella, meaning beautiful, refers to it's large bell-shaped flowers. It's frost tender and it is advisable to plant in a protected shady spot. Makes a nice container plant. Spring blooming. Native to South Africa.
Acanthaceae
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Macleania insignis
Code: 60010
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Rare. Epiphytic vining shrub with long slender shoots, woody tuberous base with age. Leaves are reddish, maturing to deep green. Profusion of red tubular flowers tipped white. Can be trained as semi-climber or espalier. Part shade, tolerates cool temps. Central America. 32F.
Ericaceae
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Malpighia coccigera
Code: 49705
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Singapore Holly.
Glossy green ½ inch holly-like leaves, compact growth, with ½ inch frilly pink fragrant flowers in summer. Edible Berries. Excellent bonsai specimen. Native to West Indies. 40F.
Malpighiaceae
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Malpighia emarginata 'Manoa Sweet'
Code: 52105
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(Syn.: Malpighia glabra, Malpighia punicifolia), Barbados Cherry, Acerola.
Berries produced by this shrubby hybrid are one of the best sources of vitamin C known, the source of acerola vitamin C. Clusters of ½ inch pink fringed orchid-like flowers and dark green glossy leaves make it a fine ornamental as well. One of the best edibles for container culture. Native to American tropics and West Indies.
Malpighiaceae
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Malvaviscus arboreus
Code: 52150
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Turk's Cap.
Sprawling evergreen shrub, related to Hibiscus, with pendant bell-shaped flowers. Part shade to full sun. 28F. This one with downy leaves, red flowers.
Malvaceae
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Malvaviscus arboreus var. mexicanus 'Blush'
Code: 52154
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Sprawling evergreen shrub, related to Hibiscus, with pendant blush colored bell-shaped flowers. Easily trained as a unique patio tree or useful as a hedge. Very drought resistant. Part shade to full sun. 28F.
Malvaceae
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Malvaviscus arboreus var. mexicanus 'Red'
Code: 52152
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Sprawling evergreen shrub, related to Hibiscus, with pendant showy red bell-shaped flowers. Easily trained as a unique patio tree or useful as a hedge. Very drought resistant. Part shade to full sun. 28F.
Malvaceae
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Manihot esculenta 'Variegata'
Code: 52120
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Variegated Tapioca.
Deeply lobed leaves are beautifully variegated yellow, bordered green. Striking container plant or small tree in mild, frost free climates. Minimum temperature of 50F.
Euphorbiaceae
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