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Justicia brandegeeana 'Yellow Queen', commonly known as Yellow Shrimp Plant, is a beautiful low-growing groundcover native to Mexico. It is a great choice for adding interest to large sunny areas and is also suitable for planting in semi-shade. Standing at just 2ft in height, the plant is decorated with yellow and orange flowers in spring and summer, drawing in butterflies and hummingbirds into the garden. It thrives best in USDA Zone 9-11 and requires regular watering for healthy growth.

To care for the Yellow Shrimp Plant when grown in cold regions, it is best to keep it in a large pot and bring it indoors during the winter months. An annual pruning is recommended to encourage healthy growth and to maintain the shape of the plant. During the growing season, it's important to water the plant regularly and to feed it with a general-purpose fertilizer. When kept in full sun, the plant blooms more prolifically and the flowers will last longer.

A beautiful variety with delicate light cream flowers. An eye-stopper! A tropical deeply twining vine with whorled leaves and large, trumpet shaped flowers. Prickly seed pods follow the flowers with winged seeds that fly about when the pod dries and breaks open. Allamanda is perennial in tropical climates and may be treated as an annual or brought inside during cold weather and replanted after danger of frost. The plant has milky sap and is considered poisonous; all parts are highly cathartic (hence the botanical name). Grows well in most soils, but becomes chlorotic in very alkaline conditions. Train up a trellis, tree, or side of a building where there is support. In areas where there is seasonal change, keep fairly dry during winter and prune in spring before growth begins. It may be desirable to prune annually in any case to control for size.

Hypocalyptus sophoroides is a graceful shrub producing lots of color in spring along with a beautiful sweet fragrance. Immature soft stems are light green, turning red-brown on maturing. Grey-green leaves grow in threes along the stem. Flowers are bright magenta pink with yellow nectar guides. They are densely clustered in a pyramid shape along the tips of branches with 30 or more individual flowers per stem. They have a beautiful sweet fragrance, reminiscent of icecream.

Hypo- is a Greek word meaning 'beneath' and -calyptus originates from the Greek term ' kalypto ' meaning 'covered'. Sophoroides means resembling the genus Sophora , a name derived from the Arabic ' sophera', a 'pea-flowered tree'.

Hypocalyptus contains three species, namely H. sophoroides, H. coluteoides and H. oxalidifolius. They are all found in the southern Western Cape.

The sweet fragrance and bright yellow nectar guides are produced to lure insects to pollinate flowers. Yellow is the most attractive color for pollinating insects as it is a promise of food.

It has huge horticultural potential as a showy landscape plant.

Hechtia sp., also known as False Agave, is a plant native to Mexico and can be found in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It is also a popular choice for xeriscaping due to its drought tolerant nature and attractive foliage and blooms.Hechtia sp. is a versatile large shrub, typically reaching a height of 5 to 10 feet tall and wide. In some varieties, it is also a small shrub reaching 2 to 5 feet tall and wide.

Whether you are looking for a bit of height or a compact shrub, Hechtia sp. will be a great addition to the garden. Following a few basic guidelines will ensure ideal growing conditions and maximum flower production. Hechtia sp. grows best in either full sun to semi-shade, and requires moderate watering once it is established. Too much sun or water can lead to root rot.

Hechtia sp.. is a great choice for gardeners who want a bit of protection at the same time. A few varieties of this shrub have thorny or spiny foliage, making it a great choice for creating a bit of a barrier. Once established, Hechtia sp. is a low-maintenance shrub that will require very minimal care. Pruning should be done only when necessary and be sure to leave some of the tips at the branches for it to maintain its growth.

The appeal of Hechtia sp. lies not only in its tough, easy-to-grow constitution, but its attractive blooms as well. It boasts either pink or white to off-white flowers depending on the variety. These flowers appear in the summer months, providing a beautiful and textural contrast to its bright green foliage. Summer is also the ideal time to take extra good care of your Hechtia sp. as they are growing vigorously during this period.

For gardeners living in cooler areas, Hechtia sp. can be grown in a container in a sunny spot indoors over the winter months. Be sure to keep the soil lightly moist and the plant pruned to encourage more blooming and growth. Once temperatures are warmer, you can transplant it into the ground or continue to grow it in a pot for easy transportation.

Hechtia sp. is a lovely shrub for gardeners of all levels and climates, creating a beautiful landscape as well as a hint of protection or privacy. With just a few basic care guidelines and adding this large shrub to your garden, soon you will be able to enjoy the colorful blooms and prideful feeling of success that comes with growing this False Agave.

Kukui Nut is a medium to large sized tree with widespreading or pendulous branches. Young leaves are large, up to 12" long. Palmate, shiny leaves on mature trees are ovate, entire, and acuminate. There is a whitish substance above them when young, that becomes green with age, with rusty stellate pubescence beneath when young, and perisiting on veins. Small flowers in rusty-pubescent panicled cymes, dingy white or creamy. Fruit an indehiscent drupe, roundish, 2" or more in diameter. Bears two heavy crops each year, harvested when mature.

The kukui nut has many uses. Originally it was most valued for its light, the oil of the white kernels being extracted for its use in stone lamps and in ti leaf sheath torches. The tree is sometimes called the Candlenut Tree. The nuts are widely used as a traditional lei, both the hard shells of the polished black, tan or brown, and immature white, which are more rare. The Kukui Nut lei were worn by royalty back in the days of the Hawaiian monarchy (Alii). The kukui nut leis are finished and polished and will last for years. The bark, flowers and nuts are all used for medicine. As food, a small amount of the pounded roasted nuts, plus salt and sometimes chili peppers, is used as a relish and is called inamona. Pure Kukui Nut Oil has been used by Hawaiians for centuries to protect and heal skin exposed to harsh sun, drying winds, and salt water. Kukui Nut Oil penetrates the skin well and is said to be excellent in treating many skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, aging skin, and acne. Bark used on tumors in Japan. The oil is purgative and sometimes used like castor oil. Kernels are laxative stimulant, and sudorific. The irritant oil is rubbed on scalp as a hair stimulant. In Malaya, the pulped kernel enters poultices for headache, fevers, ulcers, and swollen joints. In Java, the bark is used for bloody diarrhea or dysentery. Bark juice with coconut milk is used for sprue. Malayans apply boiled leaves to the temples for headache.

Lonchocarpus violaceus (also known as the Lilac Tree) is a fast growing, evergreen tree native to Africa. Growing to an impressive height of 25-35 feet, the tree features a dense canopy and fragrant, lavender to purple-blue flowers in late summer and fall. The blooms are notably attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, adding even more beauty to the tree. It also produces long, slender seed pods.

Caring for your Lonchocarpus violaceus is relatively easy. Plant your tree in full sun and remember to keep it at least 30 feet away from power lines and your house. Water it during planting and for one year after, and keep the soil moist throughout the season. The tree is usually cold hardy down to at least the 30s F for a short time and should do well in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.

Growing Lonchocarpus violaceus in a pot in cooler climates is possible. Plant it in a premium quality container soil and make sure to give it plenty of light and water. During the winter, move the pot in your garage or a protected area, as the tree may not be able to survive extreme cold temperatures.

Cassia is a large genus with some 500 species, among which are a number of highly attractive flowering trees. This is a medium to large tree (Height: 18-20 Feet. Spread: 15-18 Feet) with ovate, pointed leaflets; when these drop, usually in the dry season, masses of bright gold flower clusters appear on almost every branch. Cassia likes full sun and well-drained soil and to bloom profusely require a dry season. Bright yellow clusters of flowers. Pea-like pod containing 3 to 5 seeds. Season: Fall - Winter. Specimen or Landscape Tree.

Ipheion uniflorum, commonly known as spring starflower, is a small bulbous perennial native to southern South America, valued for its star-shaped, lightly fragrant blooms and narrow, grass-like foliage. It typically grows 4 to 8 inches tall, forming low clumps that spread gradually over time. The flowers appear in early spring, usually in shades of pale blue, lavender, or white, each with six pointed petals and a soft sheen that stands out against the fresh green leaves.

This species prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, with moderate watering during active growth and drier conditions in summer dormancy. It grows at a moderate pace and naturalizes readily in suitable climates, forming small colonies. Suitable for USDA zones 5 to 9, it tolerates light frost and returns reliably each year. Ipheion uniflorum is well suited for rock gardens, borders, and containers, and is often chosen for its early bloom and low maintenance requirements.

Delphiniums are a beautiful addition to any garden, but those in cold regions should be grown in containers that can be brought inside during the winter or treated as annuals. They can survive in USDA Zones 3-7. These plants need well-drained soil and regular watering, about 2-3 inches per week, especially during dry spells. Their bright and full blooms come in shades of pink, white, blue, white and off-white and bloom in spring and summer. However, all parts of the Delphinium plant are poisonous if ingested.

Delphinium is a genus of about 250 species in the buttercup family, native to the Northern Hemisphere and high mountains in tropical Africa. The leaves are deeply lobed with 3-7 toothed, pointed lobes and the stem is topped with many flowers in shades of purple, blue, red, yellow or white. The flower has five petals that form a hollow shape with a spur at the end, which gives the plant its name. The seeds are small and shiny black. These plants are pollinated by butterflies and bumblebees and flower from late spring to late summer.

These popular perennials prefer full sun and slightly alkaline, well-drained soil. They are heavy feeders and require fertilization twice during the growing season. Some varieties may need staking. The Dwarf Delphinium grandiflorum "Blue Mirror" is a unique variety that grows under 1 foot tall and forms a low, bushy mound. It produces loose sprays of electric-blue flowers all summer long and is suitable for containers, rock gardens or as edging in sunny borders.

This plant h from the New World is used as ornamentals. The fruit is a small - to 3/4in, fleshy, somewhat elongated berry containing many seeds. These are rarely seen under South Florida conditions. In some areas of the world (e.g., tropical Africa) the fruit is consumed as subsistance food.

Seeds, which are rarely available, germinate readily at a soil temperature of 66-75F. More commonly, softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings are rooted during the Summer. Plants flower within two years.