Labrador Tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum): Aromatic Bog Shrub of Northern Forests

Botanical Profile Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee) Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron) Species: groenlandicum (green-LAND-ee-kum) Synonym: Ledum groenlandicum Description Labrador tea (also called marsh tea or s

Sesame (Sesamum indicum): Ancient Oilseed Crop for Seeds and Oil

Botanical Profile Family: Pedaliaceae Genus: Sesamum (SES-uh-mum) Species: indicum (IN-dih-kum) Description Sesame is an erect annual herb grown for its oil-rich seeds, reaching 3–6 feet tall. The leaves are variable

Bat-Face Cuphea 'Tiny Winnie' (Cuphea llavea 'Tiny Winnie'): Miniature Whimsical Flowers for Containers

Botanical Profile Family: Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee) Genus: Cuphea (KYOO-fee-uh) Species: llavea (LAH-vay-uh) Cultivar: Tiny Winnie Description Tiny Winnie is a dwarf selection of bat-face cuphea, forming a compact m

Sweet Violet 'White Czar' (Viola odorata 'White Czar'): Pure White Fragrant Flowers for Shade

Botanical Profile Family: Violaceae (vy-oh-LAY-see-ee) Genus: Viola (vy-OH-la) Species: odorata (oh-dor-AY-tuh) Cultivar: White Czar Description White Czar is a selection of sweet violet with pure white, intensely fra

Noble Dendrobium (Dendrobium nobile): Classic Orchid with Fragrant Winter Blooms

Botanical Profile Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) Genus: Dendrobium (den-DROH-bee-um) Species: nobile (no-BIL-ee) Synonyms: Callista nobilis, Dendrobium coerulescens, Dendrobium formosanum, Dendrobium lindleya

Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha): Ancient Resin Tree of Incense and Medicine

Botanical Profile Family: Burseraceae Genus: Commiphora (kom-MEE-for-uh) Species: myrrha Synonym: Balsamodendron myrrha Description Myrrh is a small, thorny, deciduous tree or shrub native to the Arabian Peninsula and n

Ilima (Sida fallax): Hawaiian Native Shrub with Golden Hibiscus-Like Flowers

Botanical Profile Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee) Genus: Sida (SEE-duh) Species: fallax (FAL-laks) Description Ilima (also called ilima papa) is a prostrate to mounding shrub native to Hawaii and Pacific islands,

Alligator Lily (Hymenocallis palmeri): Fragrant White Spider Lily of Southern Wetlands

Botanical Profile Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) Genus: Hymenocallis (hy-men-oh-KAL-is) Species: palmeri (PALM-er-ee) Synonym: Hymenocallis humilis Description Alligator lily is a bulbous perennial n

Jerusalem Oak (Dysphania botrys): Aromatic Annual with Sticky Glandular Foliage

Botanical Profile Family: Amaranthaceae Genus: Dysphania (dis-FAY-nee-a) Species: botrys (BOT-ris) Synonym: Chenopodium botrys Description Jerusalem oak (also called sticky goosefoot or ambrosia) is an erect annual grow

Lemon Thyme 'Silver Queen' (Thymus citriodorus 'Silver Queen'): Variegated Foliage with Intense Citrus Fragrance

Botanical Profile Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Thymus (TY-muss) Species: citriodorus (sit-ree-oh-DOR-us) Cultivar: Silver Queen Synonym: Thymus × citriodorus Description Silver Queen is a compact, mat-fo

Catstongue (Priva lappulacea): Tropical Groundcover with Sticky Seeds

Botanical Profile Family: Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee) Genus: Priva (Pree-va) Species: lappulacea Description Catstongue is a low, spreading perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas,

Tahoka Daisy (Machaeranthera tanacetifolia): Annual Wildflower with Ferny Foliage and Lavender Daisies

Botanical Profile Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Machaeranthera (mak-ee-RANTH-er-uh) Species: tanacetifolia (tan-uh-kee-tee-FOH-lee-uh) Synonyms: Aster chrysanthemoides, Aster coronopifolia, Aster tana

Joe-Pye Weed 'Carin' (Eutrochium maculatum 'Carin'): Compact Spotted Joe-Pye with Mauve Flowers

Botanical Profile Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Eutrochium (yoo-TRO-kee-um) Species: maculatum (mak-yuh-LAH-tum) Cultivar: Carin Synonym: Eupatorium maculatum Description Carin is a compact selection of

Spineless Caper (Capparis spinosa var. inermis): Thornless Caper Bush for Easy Harvesting

Botanical Profile Family: Capparaceae Genus: Capparis (KAP-ar-iss) Species: spinosa (spy-NO-suh) Synonyms: Capparis inermis, Capparis rupestris, Capparis spinosa var. inermis, Capparis spinosa subsp. rupestris Descri

Edible Burdock 'Takinogawa Long' (Arctium lappa 'Takinogawa Long'): Japanese Cultivar for Long, Tender Roots

Botanical Profile Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Arctium (ARK-tee-um) Species: lappa (LAP-uh) Cultivar: Takinogawa Long Description Takinogawa Long is a Japanese selection of greater burdock (gobo) bred f

Snow Plant (Sarcodes sanguinea): Parasitic, Blood-Red Wildflower of Coniferous Forests

Overview Snow plant (Sarcodes sanguinea) is a striking, mycoheterotrophic (fungus-parasitic) perennial wildflower of the mountains of California, Oregon, and Nevada. It emerges in early spring (often through snow) as

Caucasian Germander (Teucrium hyrcanicum): Long-Blooming Pink Spikes for Dry Gardens

Botanical Profile Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Teucrium (TEW-kree-um) Species: hyrcanicum (hyr-KAY-nih-kum) Synonym: Teucrium hircanicum Description Caucasian germander is a clump-forming perennial na

Garden Huckleberry (Solanum scabrum): Edible Berry for Jams and Pies

Botanical Profile Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) Genus: Solanum (so-LAN-num) Species: scabrum (SKAY-brum) Synonyms: Solanum melanocerasum, Solanum intrusum, Solanum nigrum guineense Description Garden huckleberr

Basil 'Ararat' (Ocimum basilicum 'Ararat'): Striking Purple-Green Variegated Foliage

Botanical Profile Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum) Species: basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum) Cultivar: Ararat (also known as Ararrat, Aparat, Purple Blush) Description Ararat is a unique basil

Ornamental Oregano 'Herrenhausen' (Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen'): Showy Pink Bracts for Late Summer

Botanical Profile Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Origanum (or-RI-ga-num) Species: laevigatum (lee-vih-GAY-tum) Cultivar: Herrenhausen Description Herrenhausen is a clump-forming ornamental oregano growin