Sparmannia to Tecomaria

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	Smicrostigma viride Code: 90681 Price: $11.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Staghorn Ice Plant New! This shrubby succulent is sure to please a collector of the unusual. It has blue-green curved triangular leaves that are fused into pairs at the base. The resulting growth resembles a staghorn, hence its common name. The 1 inch pink flowers occur in spring to summer. It grows about a foot high and 2 feet wide and will tolerate a mild frost. Recommended for dry mediterranean gardens, it also looks great in a container as it spills over the edges. Give it well-drained soil or cactus mix and grow it in bright sunlight. Native to the Cape province of South Africa. Aizoaceae
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	Sparmannia africana Code: 65406 Price: $13.95 Quantity in Basket: none
African Linden Large heart-shaped felted leaves with clusters of 2 inch white flowers. An interesting oddity is that the yellow stamens spread open when touched. A favorite houseplant in Europe. Grows 10 to 20 feet high. Use for a tropical effect. Best in partial shade. Frost tender. Native to South Africa. Formally of the Tiliaceae family, which is now included in Malvaceae. Malvaceae
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	Sphagneticola trilobata 'Texas Gold' Code: 73871 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Wedelia trilobata 'Outenreath Gold') West Indian Creeper, Creeping Oxeye, Singapore Daisy Fast growing subtropical ground cover. Leaves are green brightly splashed with yellow with golden colored daisy flowers. Asteraceae
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	Stachytarpheta jamaicensis Code: 80030 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Blue Porterweed Spreading tropical perennial to 2 feet high with spikes of blue flowers that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Grow in part shade to full sun. Native to southern Florida. USDA zones 10 - 11. Verbenaceae
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	Stachytarpheta mutabilis Code: 80029 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Coral Porterweed, Pink Snakeweed Robust tropical perennial to 4 feet with spikes of coral flowers. Part shade to full sun. Very attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. We formerly listed it as Stachytarpheta speciosa. USDA zones 10 - 11. Verbenaceae
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	Stachytarpheta - Purple Hybrid Code: 90416 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Purple Porterweed The deep ½" purple flowers are sure to lure butterflies and hummingbirds to this tropical perennial. Growing to 3 feet high and wide, it blooms continuously from spring to fall. Plant in part shade to full sun. This form appeared as a chance seedling in the nursery. Stachytarpheta species commonly hybridize with each other. This is probably a cross between Stachytarpheta jamaicensis and Stachytarpheta mutabilis. USDA zones 10 - 11. Verbenaceae
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	Stachytarpheta sanguinea Code: 69096 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Stachytarpheta microphylla), Red Compact Porterweed Compact tropical perennial with dark green foliage and numerous spikes of bright red flowers from Brazil. Grows up to 2 feet high. Plant in part shade to full sun. Very attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. We formerly listed it as Stachytarpheta sp. Red Compacta. USDA zones 10 - 11. Verbenaceae
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	Stenotaphrum secundatum 'Variegatum' Code: 80019 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Variegated St. Augustine Grass Ornamental grass striped white and green. Basket or ground cover. Poaceae
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	Strelitzia nicolai Code: 90537 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Giant White Bird of Paradise Tall growing banana-like plant forming huge clumps of stems to 30 feet high. The 6 to 8 foot leaves are gray-green and arranged in fans atop the trunks. The large uniquely beautiful flowers are composed of dark blue bracts, white sepals, and tongues of light blue. The blooms usually emerge from the base of the leaf fan. Plant in rich, moist soil with good drainage in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of light frost. Powerful roots are best kept away from buildings and it should not be planted in expensive pots. Suckers can be removed to give it a palm tree silhouette. Makes an impressive indoor plant if given enough room, but unlikely to bloom indoors. 2¾" pots. USDA zones 9 - 11. Strelitziaceae
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	Strobilanthes dyerianus Code: 65653 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Persian Shield A beautiful and unique foliage plant with 6 inch long ovate leaves shimmering with iridescent shades of blue, purple and silver. ¼th inch violet flowers in terminal spikes, compact growth. Very striking. Warm conditions suit it best. Burma. 32F. Acanthaceae
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	Strobilanthes maculata Code: 90530 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Green Shield, Spotted Strobilanthes The lush olive green leaves on this tropical perennial are decorated with silvery plumes on either side of the midrib, as if applied with a paintbrush. This leaf pattern can become more pronounced when grown in deeper shade. The 4 inch long leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and serrated and the small tubular flowers are purple fading to almost white at the base. Grows fast up to 4 feet high. To maintain a more compact form, pinch stems to encourage branching. Likes warm, humid conditions and is frost-tender. Very dry air can cause browning of the leaf edges. Give it shade, rich soil, regular watering and fertilizer, with reduced water in winter. Can be grown as a house or conservatory plant. This plant is often sold as Strobilanthes lactata. Native to India's Himalayas. USDA zones 9-11. Acanthaceae
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	Strobilanthes penstemonoides var. dalhousiana Code: 90543 Price: $10.95 Quantity in Basket: none
As June arrives, this uncommon beauty begins its show of tubular, curved, 1½ inch lavender-blue flowers, which resemble those of Penstemon. The flowers appear in clusters at the tops of each stem and by midsummer, the plant is practically covered in blooms continuing until fall. It's a fast growing evergreen perennial with attractive, deep green leaves along upright, green stems and grows to 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide, forming a dense bushy mound. It may be pruned back after flowering to keep it compact. It needs part shade, average moisture, and rich soil. In the right conditions, it's a long-lived plant and is able to withstand some amount of frost. Native to the subtropical forests of the Himalayas. USDA zones 8 - 11. Acanthaceae
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	Strobilanthes persicifolia Code: 90465 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Strobilanthes anisophyllus, Strobilanthes isophyllus), Goldfussia, Willow Leaf Strobilanthes Goldfussia is an evergreen shrub-like perennial, uncommon in the US, but popular in Australian gardens. It has glossy, slim leaves, which are an attractive dark purple in color. Small curved lavender trumpet-like flowers appear in winter, and intermittently the rest of the year. For the deepest leaf color, it should be grown in full sun, but is perfectly happy and will bloom in part shade. It is best suited to warm, humid conditions and prefers rich, well-drained soil. It grows up to 4 feet tall and should be pruned after flowering to promote bushiness. It makes an excellent purple colored low hedge or border. Frost tender. USDA zones 9b - 11. Acanthaceae
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	Strobilanthes sp. Orizaba Code: 69165 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Orizaba Strobilanthes Named after Gary Hammer's nursery near the Orizaba volcano in Mexico, comes this unidentified Strobilanthes landscape shrub for warm climates. Dark purplish-green leaves to 6 inches long with purple underneath. Grows 6 feet high in partial shade with plenty of moisture. Use as a purplish background shrub. Has survived light frost with no harm in USDA zone 9B. Strobilanthes species are native to Asia. Acanthaceae
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	Stromanthe thalia 'Triostar' ('Tricolor') Code: 69095 Price: $13.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar' ('Tricolor') A choice variegated form of Stromanthe thalia with striking green, pink, and white variegation and red underside. Tropical looking shade plant or house plant. USDA zones 9 - 11. Marantaceae
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	Strophanthus speciosus Code: 90268 Price: $15.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Strophanthus capensis), Corkscrew Flower, Forest Poison Rope Rare shrub with clusters of unusual 1 inch starfish-shaped flowers, sweetly scented. The long, slender pale petals are yellow with rusty red towards the center. This large rambling or vining evergreen shrub has whorled narrow glossy leaves. Grows to 6 feet high in sun or part shade with adequate summer moisture. Can be pruned to be a lax, arching shrub. Ground-up seeds used to poison arrow tips in its native South Africa. USDA zones 9 - 11. Apocynaceae
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	Syncolostemon 'Candy Kisses' Code: 90558 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Hemizygia 'Candy Kisses') This is a delightful perennial shrub with small brightly colored variegated green and white leaves with contrasting dark purple stems. From late summer to early spring, this Plectranthus relative is covered with sprays of pink salvia-like flowers. Grows upright to 18 inches high and wide. Give it a warm, frost free location with rich, well drained soil in part to full sun. Prune off flowers heads after blooming. Ideal for use as an accent or container plant. Australian hybrid of a South African native plant. USDA zones 9 - 11. Lamiaceae
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	Tabernaemontana divaricata 'Flore Pleno' Code: 65855 Price: $10.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Ervatamia coronaria, Tabernaemontana coronaria), Butterfly Gardenia Fragrant 1½ inch double flowers produced all year. Handsome glossy leaves, compact growth. Popular throughout the world and easy to grow. Excellent container plant. India. 32F. Apocynaceae
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	Talipariti elatum Code: 90231 Price: $15.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Hibiscus elatus), Blue Mahoe, Cuban Bast This large tree has a straight trunk and a broad crown growing fast to 75 feet. The brilliant 4 inch blossoms open orange-red fading to dark maroon by the end of the day. Heart-shaped leaves are up to 8 inches wide. It provides a beautiful and durable hardwood which is used for fine woodworking, such as cabinet making, furniture, carvings, and musical instruments. There is an article about the tree here, which is growing in the City of Los Angeles. Native of Cuba and Jamaica and naturalized in Puerto Rico. USDA zones 9b - 11. Malvaceae
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	Talipariti glabrum Code: 90560 Price: $13.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn: Hibiscus glaber), Mountain Hao, Mountain Haw Tree This rare small shrubby tree is similar to Talipariti tiliaceum (Sea Hibiscus). It differs mainly in leaf and petal formation. The medium green heart-shaped leaves contrast nicely to the 3" bright yellow flowers. Flowers have a reddish central spot and deepen to orange as they age. Blooms in summer and fall. Grows up to 10 feet tall. Like Talipariti tiliaceum, this plant does well in subtropical coastal locations exposed to salty air and winds. It prefers full sun and rich, well-drained soil, and makes a good specimen bush, small tree, or can be trimmed as a hedge. Native to the Bonin Islands (Okinawa island group), which are subtropical oceanic islands in the northwestern Pacific. Talipariti glabrum evolved from Talipariti tiliaceum due to the geographic isolation of these islands. There the tree is harvested for local use of its wood. USDA zones 9 - 12. Malvaceae
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	Talipariti tiliaceum 'Tricolor' Code: 51679 Price: $15.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Variegated'), Tricolor Sea Hibiscus, Variegated Hau Tree, Mahoe 'Tricolor' This is the variegated variety of the Hawaiian Hau Tree, Talipariti tiliaceum, with striking multicolored leaves of red, pink, white and green. Flowers are hibiscus-like, which open yellow in the morning, fading to red by day's end. It normally grows as a shrubby, thicket-forming plant, but the trunk can be cleaned up to make a small or medium-sized tree. Great as a container plant for its colorful foliage. Takes seaside plantings as it tolerates salt spray. It needs warmth in winter, since this 'Tricolor' variety is very intolerant to cold and frost. Minimum temperature about 45F. Native to the South Pacific. USDA zones 10 - 12. Malvaceae
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	Talipariti tiliaceum var. purpurascens Code: 90559 Price: $10.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra', 'Purpurea'), Red Cottonwood, Purple Hau Tree A different leaf selection of the common Hawaiian Hau tree with evergreen heart-shaped leaves of a beautiful bronzy-purple color and small orangy-brown hibiscus-like flowers. In the tropics it grows to 20 feet high, sprawling as wide. It can be trained into a dense round street tree, used as a windbreak, or as an attractive specimen plant. Best grown in full sun in moist, well drained soil. Grows along the seacoast and can tolerate salt spray. Very frost tender. Minimum temperature about 45F. Native to the South Pacific. USDA zones 10 - 12. Malvaceae
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	Tecoma capensis 'Golden' Code: 66007 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Tecomaria capensis 'Golden'), Cape Honeysuckle Brilliant clusters of tubular trumpet-shaped flowers, and glossy green pinnate foliage distinguish the cape honeysuckles listed below. They can be trained as vines, but are better looking when kept shrubby. In bright bloom all summer and fall, they are durable plants and easy to grow. Hummingbird favorite. South Africa. This cultivar with golden-orange flowers. Bignoniaceae
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	Tecoma capensis 'Hammer's Rose' Code: 66008 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Tecomaria capensis 'Hammers Rose'), Cape Honeysuckle Large clusters of honeysuckle flowers, a beautiful soft shade of salmon rose. Dark green foliage. Bignoniaceae
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	Tecoma capensis 'Lutea' Code: 66009 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Tecomaria capensis 'Lutea'), Cape Honeysuckle This superior yellow flowered selection is shrubby and compact, with clusters of clear yellow flowers and lighter green foliage. An excellent container plant. Bignoniaceae
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	Tecoma capensis 'Orange' Code: 66005 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Tecomaria capensis 'Orange'), Cape Honeysuckle Large bright clusters of orange flowers, glossy green foliage. Bignoniaceae
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	Tecoma capensis 'Red' Code: 66006 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Tecomaria capensis 'Red'), Cape Honeysuckle Deep red-orange flowers, glossy dark green foliage, typical form of species. Bignoniaceae
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	Tecoma stans Code: 65957 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
We offer the finest form of this variable and beautiful species. Large showy clusters of 2 inch bright yellow sweetly fragrant trumpets and 6 inch long leaves. A tall upright shrub hardy outdoors to 25F. Southwest U.S. and Mexico. Bignoniaceae
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	Tecoma x 'Orange Jubilee' Code: 65960 Price: $10.95 Quantity in Basket: none
The rich green, lush looking foliage with it's clusters of 2½ inch long orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers gives a subtropical appearance. Upright shrub to 12 feet tall. Fairly hardy. Foliage can be damaged with temperatures in the mid-20's. Root hardy to the mid-teens. Bignoniaceae
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	Tetradenia riparia Code: 90132 Price: $11.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Iboza riparia), Misty Plume Bush, Ginger Bush, Nutmeg Bush This is a shrubby ornamental that bloom in wintertime with snow-white blossoms on long upright panicles creating a beautiful wispy mist. It is semi-deciduous, depending on the climate, in winter when flowering occurs. The thick light green velvety leaves have a scalloped edge and are very aromatic and medicinal. Grows 8 to 9 feet in height. Give it a frost-free position in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, mulch well, and give regular summer watering, drier in winter. It respond well to pruning and can be cut back after flowering. Also, makes an excellent container plant, blooming at a young age. Native to eastern South Africa and eastern tropical Africa where it is common in damp places, often beside streams. USDA zones 9B - 11. Lamiaceae
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