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69159	Anthurium schlechtendalii Pheasant's Tail, Birdsnest Anthurium		$12.95	Anthurium schlechtendalii is our best guess. Although, it could be a form of Anthurium hookerii. This is a large dramatic bird's nest anthurium. In the wild it's an epiphyte. Its vase shape is composed of bright green leaves more than six feet long and two feet wide. The inconspicuous inflorescence, which has a ripe banana-like fragrance, produces showy red fruit. Use as a tropical landscape accent in a wind protected garden or as a tubbed specimen. Protect from snails. Has survived in Southern California in USDA zone 9 with minimal frost protection. Native Mexico south to Nicaragua. Araceae
80114	Arachnothryx leucophylla (Syn.: Rondeletia leucophylla), Panama Rose, Bush Pentas		$9.95	Small woody evergreen shrub with rose-pink flowers, primarily in winter and spring with scattered blooms the rest of the year. Very attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. It becomes fragrant after sunset. Grows 3 to 5 feet high. Full sun to part shade. It's a tender shrub that will not survive freezing. USDA zones 9 - 11. Native of Mexico through Panama. Rubiaceae
90471	Bartlettina sordida Blue Mist Flower		$9.95	This is a fast growing perennial shrub in the Daisy family from the cloud forests of Mexico. Grows up to 10 feet in height with large, velvety green, tropical looking leaves. In early Spring, it blooms with massive clusters of ageratum-like fragrant flowers of bluish-violet. It thrives in bright shade and rich, moist soil. It does best in mild climates with cool nights. Frost tender. USDA zones 9 - 10. Asteraceae
50550	Buddleja asiatica Fragrant Butterfly Bush		$8.95	Of the many fine buddlejas in cultivation this one is unique for the intensely sweet freesia-like fragrance of its long spikes of white flowers in winter and spring. A shrub in full bloom can perfume a large area. Indoors, pruning will restrict its size, but do not prune after late fall. Silver-gray willowy leaves. South and east Asia. Hardy to 25F. Scrophulariaceae
50564	Buddleja crispa		$8.95	Himalayan shrub to 10 feet high with silvery gray foliage and 4 inch clusters of fragrant lavender flowers, sporadically all year. Partly deciduous in winter. USDA zones 8 - 9. Scrophulariaceae
50551	Buddleja 'Lochinch'		$8.95	Racemes of fragrant lilac-blue flowers with deep violet eye throughout the season. Beautiful small silvery foliage. Very compact, hardy. Scrophulariaceae
50556	Buddleja madagascariensis		$8.95	Spikes of Fragrant yellow-orange flowers fall through spring. White backed leaves. 25F. Scrophulariaceae
90527	Callisia fragrans 'Melnikoff' Basket Plant, False Bromeliad, Octopus Plant		$8.95	This is a low growing perennial with 6 to 10 inch bright green waxy leaves with white to cream colored lengthwise stripes of varying widths. The tightly overlapping leaves form a rosette somewhat resembling a bromeliad. It has small fragrant white flowers borne in clusters on long upright stalks. Best in well-drained moist soil in part shade. It makes a good groundcover in mild climates as an accent with other tropical plantings or as a beautiful large hanging basket with its cascading trailing stems. Old fashioned houseplant. Native to Mexico. USDA zones 9 - 11. Commelinaceae
50405	Carissa macrocarpa 'Humphreyi Variegata'		$8.95	Small glossy leaves beautifully variegated cream and light green, very full, compact habit, perfect for bonsai. Fragrant white flowers. Apocynaceae
50903	Clerodendrum bungei Cashmere Bouquet		$9.95	Strongly fragrant corymbs of rosy red flowers. Large leaves adorn this shrub from China. 25F. Lamiaceae
90472	Cymbopogon citratus Lemon Grass		$6.95	This rapid growing perennial tropical grass is native to Southeast Asia where it is used in cooking to give a lemon flavoring. Also, it is a fine looking ornamental, growing in a dense clump to 3 feet high and as wide. Leaves emit a wonderful lemony fragrance when bruised. Plant in ground or in containers. Prefers full sun, but tolerates a bit of shade. Best in rich soil with good drainage. It is not frost hardy. In cold climates it's suggested to makes small potted divisions and overwinter in a bright indoor location. The bulbous lower leaf sections are harvested and minced or mashed for asian cooking. Leaves may be used fresh or dried for flavoring. USDA zones 10 - 11. Poaceae
80111	Eugenia uniflora Surinam Cherry, Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga		$8.95	Evergreen shrub or small tree to 15 feet with glossy red fruit rich in vitamin C. Delicious eaten fresh or made into jams or jellies. New leaves bronzy red with small, fragrant white flowers in summer. Can be used as a clipped hedge plant, which may sacrifice fruit, or as a screen. USDA zones 9 - 12. Native to tropical America. Sorry, cannot be shipped to Florida. Myrtaceae
67530	Faradaya splendida		$13.95	Large vine for tropical or subtropical garden. Showy white flowers in large terminal clusters in spring with fragrance of carnations. Leaves smooth, 6 to 12 inches long. Rare. Australia. Lamiaceae
90016	Gardenia (Kailarsenia) vietnamensis Gardenia 'Vietnam', Vietnamese Gardenia		$10.95	Beautiful white pinwheel-shaped flowers are 2 to 3 inches across with with an intoxicating fragrance, blooming intermittently throughout the year. With oval semi-glossy leaves and bushy habit, it makes an ideal plant for containers. Grows 4 to 6 feet high in the ground. Plant in sun to part shade with acid soil conditions. Although this easy to grow gardenia is native to Vietnam, it seems to be quite hardy. Gardenia vietnamensis is not a valid botanical name. It probably belongs to the Asian genus of Kailarsenia, possibly a form of Kailarsenia lineata. USDA zones 9 - 11. Rubiaceae
90217	Gardenia jasminoides 'Glazerii'		$9.95	An ideal corsage variety as flowers tend to be flat, 3 to 5 inches in width. Compact, bushy grower with intense fragrance. Plant in moist, acidic soil with good drainage in partial sun. USDA zones 9 - 11. Rubiaceae
90444	Gardenia taitensis 'Mini' Dwarf Tiare Gardenia		$9.95	This is a mini form of the Tiare gardenia with smaller leaves and very sweet fragrant petite 1" white flowers. Native to Polynesia. Used in the Hawaiian Islands as a low-maintenance, drought tolerant border plant to 4 feet in height. Needs tropical or greenhouse conditions with rich soil, bright light, and regular feeding. Possible large bonsai candidate. Minimum temperature of 40F. USDA zones 10 - 11. Rubiaceae
51573	Gardenia thunbergia		$17.95	Magnificent shrub with glossy dark green leaves and very large waxy white pinwheel flowers with wonderful sweet citrus fragrance. Commonly used as rootstock for grafting the ornamental Gardenia jasminoides varieties. S.E. Africa. Rubiaceae
51021	Hedychium gardnerianum Kahili Ginger		$10.95	Large showy spires of fragrant yellow flowers with red stamens in summer. Native to India. 28F. Zingiberaceae
52880	Jasminum angulare		$9.95	Star-shaped, fragrant 1 inch flowers in summer. Three-part dark green glossy leaves, vining stems. Oleaceae
51876	Jasminum beesianum		$9.95	Clusters of lightly fragrant pink flowers, vigorous climbing vine, hardy to 10F. Oleaceae
51877	Jasminum humile 'Revolutum' Italian Jasmine		$9.95	Clusters of fragrant bright yellow flowers in summer and fall. Very hardy evergreen shrub or small vine. Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Native to Asia. Oleaceae
51872	Jasminum tortuosum		$9.95	Terminal clusters of starry white flowers with delightful citrus fragrance produced throughout the year. Scrambling vine with small dark green glossy leaves. Hardy to 25F. Oleaceae
49705	Malpighia coccigera Singapore Holly		$8.95	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
80022	Montanoa atriplicifolia (Syn.: Montanoa schotii), Yacatan Daisy		$9.95	Large woody vine with fragrant white daisy flowers in winter. Asteraceae
80021	Montanoa grandiflora		$9.95	Large white single flowers, yellow center with fragrance like freshly baked cookies. With large lobed leaves, grows to 12 feet high. 28F. Asteraceae
80023	Montanoa leucantha		$9.95	Multi-stemmed shrub 5 to 20 feet high and wide. Slightly fragrant 1½ inch single white daisies with yellow centers. They are produced in such abundance in late fall and early winter that they turn the whole tree white. As with all of the montanoas they should survive down to 28F. They all require regular watering. Native to Mexico. Asteraceae
90432	Nashia inaguensis Moujean Tea, Bahama Berry		$8.95	A beautiful small shrub to 5 feet with miniature glossy leaves, which are used to add flavor to herbal tea. Tiny white flowers have a wonderful sweet fragrance, followed by ⅛ inch orange berries. It adapts well to container culture and makes a splendid bonsai. As a bonsai, it needs to be kept moist at all times. Outside, it should be grown in full sun with a minimum temperature of 40F. Native to the Bahamas. USDA zones 10 - 11. Verbenaceae
80024	Podachaenium eminens Giant Tree Daisy		$9.95	Sprays of fragrant white daisy flowers in spring. Huge velvety tropical looking leaves. Asteraceae
90264	Scaevola taccada Beach Cabbage, Sea Lettuce, Beach Naupaka		$9.95	This flowering plant is a common beach shrub throughout the Indian Ocean and South Pacific, reaching all the way to Hawaii. The flowers are white or cream colored, sometimes with purple streaks, and have an irregular shape with all five petals on one side of the flower, making it appear to have been torn in half. The downy leaves are light green, almost succulent, and the fleshy white berries can float in seawater for months before sprouting. It's a large dense shrub growing up to 9 feet in height, but usually kept much lower as a sprawling hedge. It is often used for beach landscaping, to prevent coastal erosion, and to protect other plants from salt spray. Because the Naupaka has this unique half-flower, ancient Hawaiians believed that it was the incarnation of lovers separated. The pleasantly fragrant flowers and corky seeds are sometimes made into Hawaiian leis. In Florida, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, and throughout the Caribbean, it has become invasive, pushing out native plants. For this reason, it is not allowed to be shipped to these areas. No frost or cold weather. USDA zones 10 -12. Goodeniaceae
90457	Senecio tamoides Canary Creeper		$9.95	This is a vigorous fast-growing evergreen vine with semi-succulent stems and leaves. It has attractive glossy light green ivy-like leaves. The abundant bright canary yellow daisy flowers are borne in clusters from late summer to fall, making an impressive show. Flowers are fragrant. Frost may cause dieback but vine should recover in the spring. Native to South Africa. USDA zones 9 - 11. Sometimes confused with the undesirable and highly invasive German or Cape Ivy, Delairea odorata (Syn.: Senecio mikanioides). Asteraceae
65260	Solanum muricatum 'Rio Bamba' Melon Pear, Pepino Dulce		$8.95	Deliciously sweet fruit is provided by this compact, colorful and unusual flowering plant from the Andes. Attractive clusters of 1 inch dark violet star-shaped flowers are followed by 4 to 6 inch purple striped oval fruits, which change from light green to yellow when fully ripe and ready to eat. The fruit has a nearly seedless, juicy flesh which is fragrant and tasty, like a blend of melons, bananas, peaches and pears. Offered are two cutting grown selections which are superior in taste and make attractive flowering plants. 25F. 'Rio Bamba' is a scandent, purple stemmed selection named for the area of Ecuador from which it was collected. 3 inch dark green leaves, free flowering. Cross pollination suggested for maximum fruit production. Solanaceae
68755	Stephanotis floribunda (Syn.: Marsdenia floribunda), Madagascar Jasmine		$10.95	Prized for the wonderfully sweet fragrance of its waxy white flowers which are popular in wedding bouquets. This is one of the most popular vines in the world. The 2 inch star-shaped flowers appear in clusters during summer and fall, and the shiny, waxy green 2 to 4 inch leaves are handsome all year. Twining growth and culture are similar to hoyas, to which it is related. The plant makes an excellent container subject. Best in bright indirect light. Native to Madagascar. 28F. USDA zones 9b - 12. Apocynaceae
69121	Strophanthus gratus		$14.95	Shiny leathery olive-green leaves with large umbels of fragrant soft pink flowers with burgundy throats. Flowers in spring. A large sturdy vine from tropical West Africa. Full sun, keep moist, minimum temp 40F. Apocynaceae
90153	Volkameria inermis (Syn.: Clerodendrum inerme), Seaside Clerodendrum		$9.95	Sprawling evergreen shrub with clusters of small fragrant white flowers and protruding maroon stamens. It's valued in landscaping as a groundcover or hedge plant, as it somewhat resembles a privet. It likes sun and is salt, heat, and wind tolerant. Can grow 3 to 6 feet tall. It can be grown as a topiary and is a great plant for bonsai. In Micronesia it's cultivated for medicinal uses. Native to Australia, tropical Asia and western Polynesia, where it grows along the seacoast. Can be invasive along tropical seashores. USDA zones 9b - 12. Lamiaceae