Collector's Corner

Aeonium

Group of about 30 species of evergreen succulents native to Canary Islands, N.Africa and Mediterranean region. Popular for their bold, exotic head of leaves in varying colors. Superb container plant.

Aloe	Genus of about 300 varied species of succulents primarily of tropical Africa, including Madagascar. Many have showy flower clusters from mid winter till summer, some varieties flowering continuously. Excellent choice for a container plant.

Cuphea

Cigar Plant -Native to American tropics. Grown for their showy tubular flowers. Many varieties have two toned petals. Great hummingbird attractor. Fast and easy to grow. Good in containers.

Erodium

Heron's Bill, Stork's Bill -Low growing perennial in the geranium family. Valued for their clean habit and long flowering period. Needs well-drained soil. Often used in rock gardens and as borders in perennial beds.

Plectranthus

Spur Flower -Mostly fast growing tender perennials that range from bushy forms to trailing groundcovers. While some varieties have showy flower spikes they are mainly grown for the attractive sometimes colorful foliage. Useful plant for dry shade.

Ruscus

Senecio

Groundsel -An enormous, ridiculously diverse group of about a 1000 species that includes trees, shrubs, vines, succulents, plus flowering annuals and perennials. Only two quite different species are offered this year.

Thunbergia

Tender tropical perennials, mainly grown for their exotic, brilliantly colored trumpet-shaped flowers. Most bloom all warm season. Can be used in containers in colder zones.

Tibouchina

Glory Bush -Tender shrubs mostly from tropical South America, commonly known as the Princess Flower, with showy blooms over a long season. Leaves are hairy and deeply veined with a tropical appearance, while the flowers have brilliantly vivid purple petals and equally colorful stamens. These make good container plants, preferring ample feeding and moderate to regular water. Outstanding plant in light shade near the coast.