Vigorous perennial (that you may want to confine) with basal clusters of oblong to oval dark green leaves reaching 24 to 36 inches long. Deeply cut lobes are narrow at the base of the leaf and have wide midribs between […]
Acanthus hirsutus ( Syrian Bear’s Breeches )
Vigorous perennial (that you may want to confine) with basal clusters of lance-shaped, hairy, somewhat spiny dark green leaves. Spikes of light green flowers with light purple bracts appear from late spring to midsummer. Reaches up to 24 inches tall […]
Acanthus balcanicus ( Balcanicus Bear’s Breeches )
Vigorous perennial (that you may want to confine) with basal clusters of oblong to oval dark green leaves reaching 24 to 36 inches long. Deeply cut lobes are narrow at the base of the leaf and have wide midribs between […]
Acanthophoenix rubra ( Palmiste Rouge Phoenix )
This palm has red veins displayed on deep green fronds, that fade with age. Sharp spines are prominent in youth and most shed as they age. This is a variable species. Grows well from almost sea-level to relatively high elavations. […]
Acanthophoenix ( Thorn Phoenix )
The Acanthophoenix is a single trunk, spear-pinnate shaped palm. The cylindrical crown shaft is vivid green. This palm has red veins displayed on deep green fronds that fade with age. Sharp spines are prominent in youth and most shed as […]
Acalypha wilkesiana ( Obovata Firedragon )
Tropical evergreen shrub (in warmer climates) widely grown for its variegated green foliage with bronze tinges and pink margins. Leaves are oval and up to 8 inches long. Bears green- or copper-tinted catkin-like racemes periodically throughout the year. Stunning color […]
Acalypha wilkesiana ( Moorea Firedragon )
Tropical evergreen shrub (in warmer climates) widely grown for its scalloped black foliage mottled with copper. Leaves are waxy, wide and up to 8 inches long. Bears small green flowers with red shading. Stunning color addition to any sunny garden. […]
Acalypha wilkesiana ( Marginata Firedragon )
Tropical evergreen shrub (in warmer climates) widely grown for its oval foliage mottled in crimson to white. Bears green- or copper-tinted catkin-like racemes periodically throughout the year. Stunning color addition to any sunny garden. Often used in place of flowering […]
Acalypha wilkesiana ( Copper Plant )
Tropical evergreen shrub (in warmer climates) widely grown for its fiery, variegated, mottled foliage. Leaves are oval and up to 8 inches long. Green- or copper-tinted catkin-like racemes appear periodically during the year. Stunning color addition to any sunny garden. […]
Acalypha pendula ( Chenille Plant )
Compact, weeping form and stunning flowers of this tropical plant makes an ideal hanging basket or accent in a container garden. Exotic, brilliant red, pendulous cattail flowers bloom almost year round. Give partial shade and moderate water.