Ziziphus obtusifolia (Graythorn): Thorny Desert Shrub with Blue-Black Fruit

Overview Graythorn (Ziziphus obtusifolia) is a Southwestern U.S. native shrub with grayish-green leaves and stiff, thorn-tipped branches. Inconspicuous pale yellow-green late spring flowers yield showy pea-sized blue-bl

Zizia aurea (Golden Alexander): Native Yellow Umbels for Wet Gardens

Overview Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea) is a lovely eastern U.S. native with delicate lemon-yellow broccoli-like flower umbels in late spring to early summer. Flowers last for weeks. Plants reach 2 feet tall, half as wi

Zinnia Profusion Series: Disease-Resistant Compact Color All Season

Overview Zinnia Profusion Series offers needlelike leaves for soft texture and glowing hot-colored 2-inch flowers on compact 12-15 inch plants. Resistant to powdery mildew. Tolerates heat, humidity, and drought. Use en

Zinnia grandiflora (Prairie Zinnia): Dwarf Native Perennial for Dry Gardens

Overview Zinnia grandiflora (prairie zinnia) is a native perennial wildflower of the American Southwest. Bright yellow to golden flowers atop 4-inch plants spreading to 15 inches wide. Blooms late summer into fall. Does

Zinnia elegans: Classic Cut Flower Annual in Endless Varieties

Overview Zinnia elegans is the classic upright, bushy 30-inch annual from Mexico, cloaking itself all summer in 2-inch purple blossoms. But its true value is as the forebear of countless varieties: Whirligig, California

Zephyranthes reginae (Rain Lily): Yellow Blooms on Demand After Rain

Overview Rain lily (Zephyranthes reginae) is a Mexican native bulb producing strappy 12-inch foliage and clusters of buttery-yellow starry crocus-like blossoms 2-3 days after every summer rain. Or water and fertilize 3

Zantedeschia aethiopica (White Calla Lily): Elegant White Blooms for Moist Sites

Overview White calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) is the most familiar calla, growing 3 feet tall, 2 feet wide. Large white flowers (to 10 inches) surround a creamy yellow spadix. Blooms late spring to mid-summer. Upr

Yucca gloriosa (Mound Lily): Coastal Native with 8-Foot Flower Spikes

Overview Yucca gloriosa (mound lily) is a sculptural coastal native from North Carolina to Florida. Sword-like blue-gray to dark green leaves to 24 inches, smooth margins. Summer brings 8-foot spikes of nodding fragrant

Yucca glauca (Soapweed): Native Evergreen with Fragrant Flower Stalks

Overview Yucca glauca (soapweed) is a clumping evergreen shrub with narrow leaves and a startling 3-4 foot fragrant flower stalk. Pale green to greenish-white flowers. Tenacious in the American West but adds desert char

Yucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword': Yellow-Leaved Adam's Needle

Overview Yucca filamentosa Golden Sword is an easy evergreen yucca with dramatic sword-shaped yellow leaves edged in dark green. Leaf tips may droop with age. Foliage color best fall to spring. Nearly 2 feet tall, 3 fee

Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard': Variegated Architectural Sword Plant

Overview Yucca filamentosa Color Guard is one of the most beautiful variegated yuccas. Sword-shaped leaves bear bold central stripes of bright canary-yellow against rich celadon edges. In cool weather, margins blush pin

Xanthosoma 'Lime Zinger': Chartreuse Elephant Ear for Bold Foliage

Overview Xanthosoma aurea Lime Zinger is a stunning elephant ear with 2-foot-long heart-shaped chartreuse leaves that flutter in the slightest breeze, seeming to glow even on cloudy days. Grows 3-5 feet tall with 4-5 fo

× Heucherella 'Sweet Tea': Bronze Foliage for Heat and Humidity

Overview × Heucherella Sweet Tea is a shade-loving perennial bred from Heuchera villosa (native to eastern U.S.), giving it exceptional heat, drought, and humidity tolerance—even for Texas climates. Large, stained orang

Hemerocallis 'Wonder of It All': Ruffled Lavender Daylily with Yellow Edge

Overview Wonder of It All daylily (Hemerocallis) is a gorgeous soft pale lavender bloom with a distinctive ruffled yellow edge. Lovely in every aspect and a good rebloomer, extending the display through summer. A stando

Wollemia nobilis (Wollemi Pine): Living Fossil from the Dinosaur Era

Overview Wollemi pine (Wollemia nobilis) was thought extinct until discovered in 1994 in a remote Australian canyon. Fewer than 100 mature trees exist in the wild. Conservation through propagation now allows gardeners t

Lavandula 'With Love™' ('Bentley'): Cotton Candy Pink Lavender with Long Wings

Overview With Love™ Lavender (Lavandula stoechas Bentley PP#22,709) is an exquisite cotton candy pink Spanish lavender with very long flower wings held tightly above disease-resistant foliage. Compact mounding habit, su

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese Wisteria): Simultaneous Blooming Fragrant Cascades

Overview Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is a vigorous twining climber with dramatic, intoxicatingly fragrant flower clusters about 1 foot long. All blooms open more or less simultaneously in late spring, before fo

Wisteria frutescens (American Wisteria): Native Vine with Lilac Clusters

Overview American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) is a North American native vine with abundant pale lilac-purple flower clusters. Less fragrant than Asian species but easier to control—no long root suckers. Blooms June-

Wisteria floribunda (Japanese Wisteria): Fragrant Cascading Flower Clusters

Overview Japanese wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) is a vigorous twining climber with dramatic cascading clusters of blue-violet to red-violet flowers, intensely fragrant. Spring clusters can reach 3+ feet long. Blooms op

Fuchsia magellanica 'Windcliff Flurry': Hardy Red-Purple Blooms for Hummingbirds

Overview Fuchsia Windcliff Flurry is selected for brilliant red and purple flowers and winter hardiness. Blooms for months, irresistible to hummingbirds. Makes a great background border. Reaches 6 feet tall and wide. G