Alocasia

Alocasia is a genus of broad-leaved rhizomatous or tuberous perennials from the family Araceae. THey are native to tropical and subtropical Asia to Eastern Australia.  They are distinctly exotic and are becoming popular as houseplants. They do not do well in the dark and need good lighting if indoors. They should be cared for as any other tropical plant with weekly cleaning of the leaves and frequent fine water misting without leaving the plants wet.

Buddleia

Also known as the "Butterfly Bush", it is native to Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Flowers are produced in panicles each forming a tubular shape with the petals divided into four spreading lobes. Colors may be white, pink, red, purple, orange, or yellow. They are rich in nectar and strongly scented.

Clematis

Clematis is a genus of about 300 species with origins in China and Japan. The genus name is from  Ancient Greek Clematis ("a climbing plant"). The woody stems are quite fragile until several years old. The cool temperate species are deciduous, but many of the warmer climate species are evergreen. They grow best in cool, moist, well-drained soil in full sun

Echinacea

A close relative of the Daisy, it is commonly called the "Coneflower". Echinaceas are native to Eastern and Central North America. They can be found in moist to dry prairies or open wooded areas blooming early to late summer. They are drought-tolerant and can grow up to  4 feet tall.

Gaillardia

Also known as "Blanket Flowers", Gaillardias are drought tolerant annuals closely related to Sunflowers. They are native to North and South America and bloom during the Summer. Plant grows up to 2 ft tall and can grow in very harsh/dry conditions such as the sand along a seashore.

Lisianthus

Grow natively in warm regions of Southern United States, Mexico, and Northern South America. Flowers grow on long straight stems to heights between 6-24 inches. Flowers may also grow up to 2 inches across. Colors may either be pink, purple, white, blue, and even bi-colored.

Plectranthus

Also known as "Mona Lavender", they mostly grow in the Southern hemisphere like Africa, Madagascar, India, and Indonesia. They produce purple leaves with spikes of lavender flowers growing up to 28 inches tall. Plants are easy to propagate from cuttings and grow very well in shaded areas.

Rudbeckia

Another close relative of the Daisy, known as "Black-eyed-susans", they are native to North America. They grow up to 3 feet tall growing daisy-like flowers that are yellow or orange. Flowers develop into a cone shape with florets pointing in a downward position as the flower opens.

Salvia

Also known as "Diviner's Sage", it is native to isolated areas of Oaxaca, Mexico where it grows in shady-moist areas. Plants can grow to over 3 feet tall with large leaves and white flowers. The flowers are curved, covered with hairs and held in a small violet calyx. Blooming typically occurs between September and May.

Sea Oats

A species of grass that grows along th East Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States. They are suited for salty environments therefore are important to the ecology of of the coast. They are often used in soil stabilization because of their long root structure that help hold loose soil together.

Shrimp Plant

A subtropical, soft-stemmed shrub that grows between 36-28 inches. They grow in almost any well-drained soil but do best in soil that is slightly acidic. Flowers may either be Gold, known as "Golden Shrimp Plant", or Red. They are native to Mexico but also naturalized in Florida. Plants are drought-tolerant and thrive in shaded areas.

Sunflower

An annual plant native to the Americas. Its name is derived from its shape and color resembling the Sun. Plants grow rough hairy stems that are broad with rough leaves. Sunflowers can grow between 5-12 feet. They grow best in full sun and moist, well drained soil.