Botanical Plant Archive
Documenting over 1,770 cultivars cultivated on the shores of Lake Erie since 1989. Filter by signature collection, search by variety, or view current ready-to-ship stock.
Alternanthera Yellow
Alternanthera Yellow is very poplular in garden landscapes, but also makes a nice houseplant. It is hardy to zone 10.
Amorphallus 'Konjac' Devils Tongue
'Konjac' Devils tongue is a plant that goes dormant. This plant has green foliage, needs to be consistently watered and suitable for water gardens. Blooms in the late spring/summer, flowers a purple/brown color.
Anacampseros rufescens
Anacampseros rufescens has fleshy leaf rosettes that turn purple in bright light. Pink flowers. Provide bright light and porous soil. Hardy to 36F. Native to South Africa.
Anacampseros telphiastrum variegata 'Sunrise Plant'
In the summer, this plant blooms large pink flowers. Although native to South Africa, it doesnt tolerate intense direct sunlight. Hardy to Zone 10.
Aphelandra Zebra Stripe
Aphelandra Zebra Stripe has the most interesting foliage with a bright yellow bloom with just as much character. It can be used as either a house plant or in a container. Native to Brazil.
Apple geranium (pelargonium cv.)
An apple scented geranium is astoundingly close to the actual smell of apple cider. It forms multiple leaves from one origin to create a bushy appearance.
Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens)
Mentha suaveolens or Apple Mint has fuzzy green leaves that make a great tea. It flowers in the summer and is a very vigorous and fast grower. It is hardy to zone 5.
Apricot geranium (pelargonium cv.)
Large bright green leaves, large flowers. Strong fruit scent.
Argyranthemum Cream Daisy
Argyranthemum Cream Daisy is a very popular landscape plant, since it flowers all summer. It also looks nice in a container, and if kept to the right temperatures can flower all winter too. It is hardy to zone 10.
Argyranthemum Fuchsia Daisy
Argyranthemum Fuchsia Daisy is a lovely addition to any garden. It grows up to 2 feet tall and blossoms all summer long.
Argyranthemum Merlot Daisy
Argyranthemum Merlot Daisy is the perfect landscape plant, with blooms all summer. You can even bring it inside and it will flower during the winter, if kept warm. It is hardy to zone 10, and will grow up to 2 feet tall.
Argyranthemum Peach Daisy
Argyranthemum Peach Daisy is a lovely addition to any container or landscape. It grows up to 2 feet tall and blossoms all summer long. Hardy to zone 10.
Argyranthemum Pink Daisy
Argyranthemum Pink Daisy is a very nice container plant as well as in the landscape. It will flower all summer, and can take nighttime temperatures down to 40 F, it being hardy to zone 10. It can grow up to 2 feet tall.
Argyranthemum Yellow Daisy
Argyranthemum Yellow Daisy or Marguerite Daisy is a very useful container or landscape plant. It flowers all summer, and also all winter in the greenhouse where it will take nighttime temperatures in the 40-degree range. It grows about 2 feet tall and needs minimal shaping. Zone 10.
Arisolochia gigantea 'Pelican Flower'
Also known as the Giant Dutchman's Pipe, this rare vine can reach up to 15 feet when properly supported. It's most noted for its large and attractive bloom. Native to Panama and cannot take temperatures below 32 degrees.
Asparagus Fern
Asparagus Ferns look like ferns but are related to edible asparagus and can take sun and some neglect.
Asparagus meyeri
Asparagus meyeri, also known as Foxtail Fern, of course is not a fern at all but a relative of edible asparagus. It has feathery arching sprays of evergreen foliage with red berrys. Asparagus will take a lot of sun but give you a fern like affect. Zone 10. NEW 2012.
Asparagus myriocladus
Asparagus myriocladus, of course is not a fern at all but a relative of edible asparagus. It has thin dark green foliage. Asparagus will take a lot of sun but give you a fern like affect.
Asparagus plumosus
Asparagus plumosus, or climbing Fern, of course is not a fern at all but a relative of edible asparagus. It has feathery plumes of evergreen foliage with red berries that will grow several feet long. Asparagus will take a lot of sun but give you a fern like affect. Zone 10. NEW 2012.
Asparagus plumosus pyramidalis
Asparagus plumosus pyramidalis, of course is not a fern at all but a relative of edible asparagus. It has feathery plumes of evergreen foliage with red berries that will grow several feet long. It is more dense and does not climb on other plants or trees as does plumosus. Asparagus will take a lot of sun but give you a fern like affect. Zone 10. NEW 2012.
Asparagus sprengeri
Asparagus sprengeri, of course is not a fern at all but a relative of edible asparagus. It has thin light green foliage. Asparagus will take a lot of sun but give you a fern like affect.
Asplenium Bulbiferum 'Mother Fern'
Asplenium Bulbiferum 'Mother Fern' is a beautiful tall, arching plant. This fern has lots of character and makes a lovely house plant.
Attar of rose (pelargonium cv.)
Palmate leaves, small pink flowers in summer. Strong rose scent, useful in flavoring jelly.
Banana Mint
This mint has fuzzy green leaves with a banana and mint smell. It blooms pretty lavender flowers in the summer. A great addition to any garden, perennials in zones 5-11.
Bee Balm
Bee Balm grows 2-4 feet tall and blooms beautiful red flowers mid-summer. This plant attracts pollinators when blooming and feeds birds in the fall.
begonia 62 Grand
b. 62 Grand (Thompson) is a cane/shrub type with almost glowing pink leaves with pink flowers. It is well branched and very pretty.
begonia Abu Dhabi
Begonia Abu Dhabi is a medium sized rhizomatous type. It has apple green leaves marked with chocolate lines. It has a textured surface and forms a nicely shaped plant easily.
begonia acetosa
This is a shrub begonia species of medium size with interesting leaves with a felt like texture. The edge and back show red on a coating of hairs.
begonia aconitifolia
Begonia aconitifolia is a species cane type with long dramatically cut leaves of dark green with silver spots and red bamboo-like stems. Nearly pure white flowers are accented by dashes of pink.
begonia Adam Kennaway
Begonia Adam Kennaway is a tall 'Angel Wing' type with large olive green leaves. It has pink flowers and is quite easy to grow and pretty.
begonia Alamo Ole
Begonia Alamo Ole is a cane type begonia with light green, silver spotted leaves. It is a nice compact begonia.
begonia albo-picta
Begonia albo-picta is a small leaved cane species that is low growing with silver spotted and pale green leaves with pink to white flowers and many branches. Easy to grow, allow to dry out slightly in between watering to prevent leaf loss.