Armeria maritima ( Laucheana Sea Thrift )

A hardy evergreen perennial that likes well drained soil. They can be found in coastal areas and mountain regions of Europe, Turkey, North Africa and the western coast of North and South America. Dense clumps of grass-like foliage with flowers […]

Aristolochia durior ( Dutchman’s Pipe )

Aristolochia durior is a vigorous, twining vine, often used in the past for front porch trellises. It can grow 20-30′ covering arbor, pergola or fence in a single season. Leaves are dark green, 4-10″ long with a heart-shape, quite attractive. […]

Arisaema ( Arisaema )

Approximately 150 species of flowering tuberous or rhizomatous perennials. Palmate lobed, sometimes with unusually shaped and striking spathes.

Arecastrum romanzoffiana ( Queen Palm )

Small to mid-sized palm with strong trunk. Pinnate leaves are 10 to 15 feet long and made up of numerous, linear leaflets. Panicles of green flowers up to 3 feet long bloom in summer. Sometimes referred to as Syagrus romanzoffiana […]

Ardisia japonica ( Variegated Japanese Ardisia )

Lush compact evergreen shrub with oval leaves crowded at the end of the stem. Dark green leaves 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches long. Small pearl-like flowers and red berries from fall through winter. Likes moist well drained soil. Protect […]

Ardisia crenata ( Ardisia crenulata )

A small tree with evergreen leathery leaves. Small white to pink, clustered flowers. Ornamental scarlet red berries are produces from fall through winter. Does not like direct sun. Reduce water in the winter. Grows best indoors. In dry atmosphere, mist […]

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ( Massachusetts Kinnikinick )

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is a low growing, mat forming evergreen shrub, 6-12″ tall, 2-4′ wide. Foliage consists of small glossy leaves, can cover 15′ diameter area, but is not invasive. Dark green foliage turns a bronzy red in fall and winter. […]

Arctostaphylos uva ursi ( Kinnikinnick )

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is a low growing, mat forming evergreen shrub, 6-12″ tall, 2-4′ wide. Foliage consists of small glossy leaves, can cover 15′ diameter area, but is not invasive. Dark green foliage turns a bronzy red in fall and winter. […]

Arctostaphylos columbiana ( Hairy Manzanita )

Arctostaphylos columbiana is a very leafy, bushy evergreen shrub native to the low coastal mountain areas of the western United States and Canada. Up to 10 feet tall. Has smooth, dark reddish-brown outer bark, which peels to reveal new bark […]