spiked celosia
Celosia aregentea spicata
Our pink-spiked celosia is grown from seed harvested from the gardens at Monticello, where it … Continued
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Thriller Plants
• Thrillers are plants with height that add drama and a vertical element to a combination
• Thrillers can either be flowering or foliage plants or ornamental grasses
• Thrillers are generally put either in the center (if viewed from all sides) or at the back (if up against a wall) of the container
coleus
Plectranthus scutellarioides {Solenostemon scutellarioides}
Growing 12-36″ tall, our coleus varieties are equally at home in sun or shade. Great … Continued
‘Black Swan’ elephant ear
Colocasia 'Black Swan'
Huge, dark purple leaves! The dark, near-black foliage forms an upright, arching habit showcasing its … Continued
black taro
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'
Large, black-purple, heart-shaped leaves on 4’ purple stems. Outstanding tropical plant for moist areas. Great … Continued
‘Illustris’ elephant ear
Colocasia esculenta
Leaves have dramatic green veins that highlight the black background. Loves wet conditions. Gigantic leaves … Continued
‘Thai Giant’ elephant ear
Colocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant'
‘Thailand Giant’ is much larger than C. gigantea, with each leaf growing up to 5′ long … Continued
Billy buttons, drumsticks
Craspedia globosa Golf Beauty
An exciting option for larger container gardens and patio pots, use these yellow globe-shaped flowers … Continued
Egyptian papyrus grass, paper reed
Cyperus papyrus
Exotic-looking, fantastic bold form with pendulous leaves atop upright stems. This fast grower makes an … Continued
moonflower
Datura inoxia, Datura metel
Showy large white blooms open over rich dark foliage and deep red stems punctuated with … Continued
Dipladenia
Mandevilla x hybrida
‘Opal Red‘ and ‘Opal Pink’ are moderately-fast-growing tropical vines with glossy oval, deep-green leaves and … Continued
‘Silver Dollar’ eucalyptus
Eucalyptus cinerea
Fragrant silvery round leaves are used in fresh and dried arrangements. Potted plants grow 24-36” … Continued
zonal geranium
Pelargonium × hortorum
‘Americana Dark Red’ is a true dark red over medium green foliage. This vigorous upright … Continued