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Kalanchoe porphyrocalyx
Code: 90536
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Pearl Bells Kalanchoe
Pearl Bells is a compact, bushy succulent growing up to 8 inches high with slender leaves that are rubbery and irregularly notched. It's very showy with clusters of nodding reddish urn-shaped flowers with creamy colored tips on slender purple-tinted stems. Blooms heavily during the shorter days of late winter for about 7 weeks. Give it bright light or morning sun, well-drained soil, and protection from frost. Allow to dry between waterings. It grows on the ground or up in the trees as an epiphyte in the rainforest areas of central and northeastern Madagascar. Similar to and often confused with Kalanchoe 'Wendy' and 'Lucky Bells'. Crassulaceae
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Kalanchoe uniflora
Code: 90636
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Coral Berry, Coral Bell Plant
This is an attractive trailing succulent plant with small fleshy scalloped leaves and an abundance of small coral bell-shaped flowers in late winter. As an epiphytic plant, it grows best in hanging baskets or mounted to a slap in bright, but limited sunlight. Allow it to dry out between waterings. It's drought resistant and should not be overwatered. Grow as an indoor plant or in a greenhouse with warmth and humidity. Native to Madagascar. USDA zones 9- 12.
Crassulaceae
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Leonotis leonurus
Code: 52010
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Lion's Tail
This is an erect shrub with unusual fuzzy orange tubular flowers arranged in whorls, blooming from late spring through fall. Grows 4 to 6 feet tall, but may be pruned after flowering to form a more dense and compact plant. It is striking in bloom, and looks good in a mass planting with other flowering shrubs. Plant in full sun in well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and hardy to the low 20's, resprouting from hardened wood if frozen back. Useful in flower arrangements (burn stem bottoms to seal). Butterfly and hummingbird attractant. Native to South Africa. USDA zones 8 -11.
Lamiaceae
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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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Lycianthes rantonnetii 'Lynn's Variegated'
Code: 80165
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(Syn.: Solanum rantonnetii 'Lynn's Variegated'), Lynn's Variegated Potato Bush
A rare white variegated form of the common potato bush. The purplish-blue flowers are in sharp contrast to the bold variegated 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 rantonnetii '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. Native to Argentina and Paraguay. USDA zones 9 - 11.
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 'Alba'
Code: 52151
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(Syn.: Malvaviscus penduliflorus)
Sprawling evergreen shrub, related to Hibiscus, with pendant white 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 '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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Malvaviscus arboreus var. mexicanus 'Rosea'
Code: 52153
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Sprawling evergreen shrub, related to Hibiscus, with pendant pink 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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