Acanthus hirsutus ( Hirsutus Bear’s Breeches )

Vigorous perennial (that you may want to confine) with basal clusters of lance-shaped, somewhat spiny dark green leaves. Spikes of light yellow to light green flowers appear from late spring to early summer. Reaches 6 to 14 inches tall to […]

Acanthorhipsalis monocantha ( Acanthorhipsalis )

An epiphytic cactus with flattened branches, orange flowers, later bearing violet fruits. Winter flowering. Needs acidic loam with perlite, and frequent misting. From spring to fall feed it cactus food once monthly. Good for hanging baskets.

Acanthophoenix rubra ( Barbel 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 ( Musaica Firedragon )

Tropical evergreen shrub (in warmer climates) widely grown for its variegated foliage mottled with red and orange. Leaves are oval and up to 8 inches long. Bears green- or copper-tinted catkin-like racemes periodically throughout the year. Stunning color addition to […]

Acalypha wilkesiana ( Miltoniana Firedragon )

Tropical evergreen shrub (in warmer climates) widely grown for its pendant, oblong leaves variegated in 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 annuals […]

Acalypha wilkesiana ( Hoffmana Firedragon )

Tropical evergreen shrub (in warmer climates) grown for its slender, twisted leaves with ivory margins on the lobes. Bears green- or copper-tinted catkin-like racemes periodically throughout the year. Stunning color addition to any sunny garden. Often used in place of […]

Acacia cognata ( Emerald Cascade Acacia )

Small, pendulous tree bearing profuse, pale yellow flowers in spring. Damaged at temperatures of 20 degres Fahrenheit or below. Also known as Acacia subporosa and by the cultivar name ‘Emerald Cascade’.

Acacia baileyana ( Purple-Leaf Acacia )

A small tree or large shrub with fern-like leaves composed of 16 to 40 tiny, linear leaflets. Fragrant yellow flowers bloom from winter to spring. Lavender to purple new growth. Full sun produces best flowering and growth results. Early spring […]

Acacia anuera ( Mulga )

Evergreen patio plant with small, divided leaflets. Bears tiny, sweetly scented flowers in winter or spring followed by seed pods. In western states it flowers in spring.