Marrubium vulgare ( Horehound )

This is a dense, woolly perennial, with crinkly, oval leaves to 2 inches long, held in opposite pairs on square stems. White flowers to 1/2 inch, are tubular, borne in auxilary rounded whorls. Grow in a large rock or herb […]

Maranta leuconeura ( Maranta Massangeana )

A clump-forming perennial with patterned leaves that fold-up at night. Traditionally thought of as a house plant, but can be grown outside in warm, frost-free areas. Prefers rich, well drained soil and shady to filtered, indirect light. Fertilize with a […]

Manglietia ( Manglietia )

A Magnolia-like evergreen tree. Grow in partial shade. Native to east asia. Grows to 40 feet tall, fifteen feet wide. Leaves are glossy, green and lance or oval shaped. Flowers are similar to Magnolia flowers: cup shaped and pink.

Mandevilla splendens ( Mandevilla Red Riding Hood )

Evergreen vine with brilliant, hot pink trumpet-shaped flowers appearing in summer. Use on a trellis or grow in a container. Requires partial shade, but can tolerate full sun in coastal areas. Regular watering is required until fully established, otherwise prefers […]

Mandevilla ( Mandevilla White Delight )

Twining stems quickly climb, reaching heights of 12 feet easily. Petals are fragile and soft. Easily pruned to desired size and shape, making it an ideal choice for baskets or containers. Likes ample moisture, well-drained soil and sun. Blooms fully […]

Mandevilla ( Mandevilla Ruby Star )

A quick climber which can reach heights of 15 feet. Glossy, dark green leaves. Flowers are produced in abundance from spring through autumn. Can continue to bloom nearly year-round in warm climates. Prefers well-moistened soil and sun to partial shade […]

Mammillaria ( Mammillaria )

Approximately 150 species of spherical, cylindrical or columnar cacti mostly growing in clusters. Spines grow in a circular, somewhat spiral pattern on conical protrusions. Funnel shaped flowers grow in rings around the top of the globe. Bears oblong to club-shaped […]

Malva sylvestris ( Mallow )

A herbaceous perennial with an erect and bushy growth habit. Depending on climate, can be biennial. Easy to grow from seed, usually flowering in the first year, but tends to be short lived. Prefers good drainage, average soil. The lavender […]

Malus yunnanensis ( Yunnanensis Crabapple )

This is an upright, broad deciduous tree. Leaves are dense, ovate, often lobed, light green, up to 3 inches long. Provides excellent orange-red fall color. Dark pink buds develop into single to semidouble very light pink flowers in late spring. […]

Malus trilobata ( Trilobata Crabapple )

This is a rounded deciduous tree. Leaves are ovate, maple-like, shiny green, up to 3 inches long. Yellow to purple in fall. Pink buds produce white flowers in late spring. Fruit is red-green, approximately the size of a cherry. Grows […]