Saxifraga aizoides ( Yellow mountain saxifrage )

S. aizoides is a mat-forming evergreen perennial that blooms in summer and early autumn into star shaped, deep orange flowers with red spots 3/8 inch across. From the branching stems are the oblong, fleshy and glossy dark green leaves 1/8 […]

Sauromatum venosum ( Voodoo Lily )

Tuberous perennial with yellow to green, oblong spathes that reach 12 to 18 inches long. Spathes are spotted with purple and the greenish purple spadix emits a foul smell in spring and early summer. Solitary, segmented round leaf 12 to […]

Sassafras albidum ( Common Sassafras )

Sassafras albidum is a medium to large tree. It has an irregular growth habit, many short, thick branches, forming an oblong and flattish crown. It sprouts from roots and can develop into thickets. The bark is dark mahogany red, heavily […]

Sasaella shiobarensis ( Bamboo )

This species is native to Japan. The culm leaf sheaths grow no hair. Runner type bamboos send out underground stems to varying distances, then send up vertical shoots. They will form large thickets or groves if left alone.

Sasaella ramosa ( Bamboo )

Vigorous, low-growing bamboo with slim, shiny, bright green culms; one branch is produced at each node. Elliptic, medium green leaves have yellow midribs and reach up to 8 inches long. Leaves wither in the winter. Also known as Arundinaria vagans […]

Sasaella masamuneana albostriata ( Bamboo )

This dwarf bamboo has thick, variegated leaves, striped white. Also called S. glabra albostriata. Runner type bamboos send out underground stems to varying distances, then send up vertical shoots. They will grow into large thickets or groves if left alone. […]

Sasaella hidaensis muraii ( Bamboo )

A native Japanese bamboo with a running growth habit. It has hairy culm sheaths and leaves. Runner type bamboo send out underground stems to varying distances. These will grow into large thickets or groves if left alone. Found mainly in […]

Sasa veitchii ( Kuma Bamboo Grass )

(Plant width:indefinite) Moderately spreading bamboo with slim culms, blue to purple in color. Branches are formed at each node. Leaves reach up to 10 inches long, are lance-shaped to oval, ribbed, and dark green.

Sasa tessellata ( NULL )

(Plant width:varies) This rare bamboo does well in the shade. It has very large leaves that can reach 2 feet in length. Similar to S. palmata.