Z. piperitum is one of the most ornamental of the prickly ash group; a dense shrub or small tree 8-15 feet tall. Foliage is beatiful, glossy, and dark green, with compound pinnate leaves. May turn a nice yellow fall color. […]

Z. rehmannii are rich, glossy green, arrow-shaped foliage. Breathtaking display of vibrant pink, lily-like flowers in spring. Evergreen in warm climates. Excellent for areas with wet soil. In colder climates, dig rhizome and store for the winter, replanting in spring.

Z. albomaculata, syn. Z. melanoleuca is an attractive perennial, originating from a rhizome, that is semi-evergreen to evergreen in tropical areas. Leaves are 1 inch to 1-1/2 inch long , 10 inches wide, green with white spots. Creamy yellow or […]

Wonderfully showy perennial. Handsome, lance-shaped foliage. Ideal for sunny gardens, near ponds or pools. Works well temporarily in containers. Prized for its profusion of stunning lily-like flowers in summer. Attractive perennial, originating from a rhizome, that is semi-evergreen to evergreen […]

Y. microphylla can be seen grazing on this mountain bamboo from the northeast Himalayas. Its rhizome necks are hollow. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. There are […]

Y. maculata has young culms of this species has fine stripes. It grows at elevations from about 1 to 2.5 miles in Yunnan and Sichuan, China. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include […]

The cultivar, ‘Pitt White’ is slightly taller than the species. It weeps and has narrow leaves. This clone comes form Britain. Y. anceps is a Bamboo and a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many […]

Towering, slow growing, evergreen specimen with arching strap-like gray-green leaves to 3 feet long. Unusual container plant or useful in rock gardens. Spikes of white, summer flowers. Can be pruned into single-trunk specimen. Leaf tips point down, making this yucca […]

Multi-trunked, evergreen shrub with soft-pointed, strap-shaped leaves to 2 feet long. White/purple flowers on tall spikes in late summer. Good container plant. Useful near swimming pools, rock gardens, entries, or as barrier.

‘Variegata’ has blue-green leaves with white margins. In winter, leaves take on a tinge of pink. Spiky, slow growing evergreen forming massive tufts of foliage up to 30 inches. Imposing panicles of large white flowers. Edible flowers. Good rock garden […]