Category: Plant Library

A curated collection of plants perfect for water gardens and natural landscapes. Explore water plants, shoreline species, trees, shrubs, and perennials that bring beauty and function to outdoor spaces.

Asian Mayapple

Large, glossy, green leaves with a textured, quilted appearance grow densely in a garden setting, surrounded by other plants and rocks. The Asian Mayapple's deeply lobed foliage displays a slightly marbled pattern.

Back to Plant Library Podophyllum cv. ‘Kaleidoscope’ Description Large, umbrella-like leaves unfurl in spring with marbled patterns of green, bronze, and silver. Each leaf is different, which is why the cultivar is called Kaleidoscope. In late spring, nodding burgundy to red flowers hide under the foliage. Clumps expand slowly and form a bold mound in […]

Giant Leopard Plant

Large, round, glossy green leaves of the Giant Leopard Plant thrive in a shaded garden with moss, ferns, and stone steps. A dried brown leaf lies on the ground in the foreground.

Back to Plant Library Farfugium japonicum ‘Giganteum’ Old Name: Ligularia tussilaginea Description Large, glossy, rounded leaves up to 18″ across give this perennial a bold, architectural presence. The foliage is deep green, often lightly puckered or dimpled, and creates a lush, almost tropical effect in shade. In autumn, tall stalks carry clusters of bright yellow, […]

Sarracenia

Carnivorous pitcher plants with tall, tubular green leaves grow among ferns and aquatic plants beside a pond in a lush garden setting, with sunlight filtering through surrounding foliage.

Back to Plant Library Sarracenia Description North American carnivorous perennial with tubular “pitchers” that lure and trap insects. Bold, upright form and striking veining make it a natural focal point in bog shelves and shallow, saturated zones. History / Fun Fact Sarracenia evolved in nutrient-poor bogs and gets much of its nutrition from insects. Early […]

Hosta ‘Hands Up’

A cluster of green-and-yellow variegated Hosta Hands Up plants grows among lush green leaves, tree branches, and moss in a garden setting. Large dark leaves and rocks are visible in the background.

Back to Plant Library Hosta ‘Hands Up’ Description ‘Hands Up’ is a striking small hosta with narrow, upright, yellow-green leaves that curve upward like reaching hands. Compact and architectural, it adds texture and contrast in shaded beds. Lavender flowers appear in summer on short scapes above the foliage. History / Fun Fact ‘Hands Up’ is […]