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Number of items: 22

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Iboza riparia - Musk Bush

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2104 Iboza riparia - Musk Bush

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water White/off-white flowers Ornamental foliage Fragrant Spice or herb Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Edible

Musk Bush, Misty Plume Bush, Ginger Bush - a highly aromatic shrub with ginger-scented velvet leaves and showy white flowers, used medicinally: for respiratory (inhalations), and as relaxant (especially with item 2764 Psychotria viridis). Easy to grow, wonderful fragrance!

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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

5 Plants in stock

$34.95

Ilex paraguariensis - Yerba Mate

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5428 Ilex paraguariensis - Yerba Mate

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Ornamental foliage Edible Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The leaves of this tree are used to produce a herbal infusion called Yerba Mate or Paraguayan tea, a beverage traditionally consumed in central and southern South America. Yerba mate can also be found in energy drinks. Mate also contains compounds that, when extracted from green tea, help burn more calories, act as an appetite suppressant and weight loss tool, increase the supply of nutrients and oxygen to the heart, increase mental energy and focus, improve mood, and promote deeper sleep.

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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

4 Plants in stock

$29.95

Inga feuille (edulis) - Ice Cream Bean

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1114 Inga feuille (edulis) - Ice Cream Bean

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Regular water Edible Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Ice Cream Bean, Inga - nice shade tree and wonderful fruit that kids love!. Fast-growing. This species is very close to Inga edulis (affinis).

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

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Iochroma coccinea - Burgundy Bells

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5291 Iochroma coccinea - Burgundy Bells

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Poisonous or toxic

Red belles, Burgundy Bells. An upright, medium to tall shrub with heads of burgundy flowers. Blooms summer to autumn over a long period. More flowers during cooler period. These species and hybrids are more tolerant to heat. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and is suitable for growing indoors.

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Iochroma warscewiczii (cyanea) - Purple queen

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2037 Iochroma warscewiczii (cyanea) - Purple queen

Large shrub 5-10 ft Regular water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Blue/lavender/purple flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Purple bells. Iochroma Purple Queen. The beautiful and rare purple variety of the hummingbird magnet! The deep, rich color bursts in clusters of striking bunches that look like mini angel trumpets. This is a very ornamental ever-blooming plant that is without question a must have for any garden, being a perfect in-ground bush or container specimen. A truly wonderful plant to admire; especially while a hummingbird enjoys!

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot, large plant

6 Plants in stock

$34.95

Ipomoea horsfalliae - Prince Kuhio Vine

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6097 Ipomoea horsfalliae - Prince Kuhio Vine

Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water Pink flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Invasive

Prince Kuhio Vine. The great ornamental features are beautiful foliage and the flowers. The leaves are palmately divided into five to seven segments, and are very attractive smooth green color. The noticeable long red-purplish flowers are in groups. Even before the flowers emerge the buds are a positive feature, because they look like small berries.

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot, large plant on trellis

9 Plants in stock

$34.95
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Ipomoea nil Scarlett OHara - seeds

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4122 Ipomoea nil Scarlett OHara - seeds

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Blue/lavender/purple flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Invasive

Scarlet Morning Glory. Rich, red to magenta, large, exotic trumpet flowers with emerald green heart-shaped leaves. An absolutely reliable plant, 'carlet O'Hara will tolerate a large planting in a pot, surviving well amongst others. It will tolerate heat and is a splendid climber for covering trellis-work, fences etc with a dense screen of foliage, and with a profusion of large trumpet-shaped flowers up to 5" in diameter.
The original Scarlett O'Hara is an heirloom variety and was the winner of the 1939 All-America Selections award.
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Per pack: 12 seeds

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$3.95

Ipomoea platensis - Caudiciform Morning Glory

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3037 Ipomoea platensis - Caudiciform Morning Glory

Caudex Vine or creeper Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water Pink flowers

A remarkable Morning Glory native to arid regions of Argentina. Like other caudiciform species, it has swollen stems containing water-storage tissue, and can survive extended periods of drought. Give it a well-drained soil, keep it moist and keep it out of the full sun. The caudex will grow to more than 2 ft, the vines reach for more than 12 ft. The bell-shaped flowers are pink. The plant is very showy; it can be kept in a pot as a bonsai and is easy to control as a container specimen, just needs a little trellis, otr can be pruned. Fast growing.
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Ipomoea platensis - seeds

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3603 Ipomoea platensis - seeds

Caudex Vine or creeper Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water Pink flowers

Very unusual ipomoea that forms a large caudex. See picture of plants
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Per pack: 6 seeds

9 Packs in stock

$4.95

Ipomoea purpurea Grandpa Ott - seeds

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5574 Ipomoea purpurea Grandpa Ott - seeds

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Blue/lavender/purple flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Invasive

Morning Glory Grandpa Ott flowers are of intense violet-blue, with a ruby red star produced in profusion on the plant. It is a good climber for walls, trellis work or if allowed to scramble through other plants or trees.
It may be grown in a warm sheltered spot outdoors, or inside a conservatory. The flowers up to 3" across, close in the afternoon and are attractive to bees and butterflies.
This heirloom morning glory originated in Bavaria (Germany). Grandpa Ott is one of the original Bavarian varieties that started Seed Savers Exchange. It was given to Kent and Diane (Ott) Whealy in 1972 by her grandfather, Baptist John Ott, who lived on a 40-acre farm near St. Lucas, Iowa.
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Per pack: 12 seeds

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$3.95

Ipomoea quamoclit - seeds

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4412 Ipomoea quamoclit - seeds

Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Invasive Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Cupids Flower, Cypress Vine. This vine with its tiny red flowers and delicate fern-like leaves, grows well on an arbor. It is a hummingbird favorite. This plant produces hundreds of flowers, self-seeding. Blooms summer through early autumn. Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

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$2.95

Ipomoea tricolor Heavenly Blue - seeds

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3484 Ipomoea tricolor Heavenly Blue - seeds

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Blue/lavender/purple flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Invasive

Sky Blue Morning glory. One of the loveliest of all climbers with huge trumpet-shaped flowers of deep azure-blue, the color of a Mediterranean sky. Morning glory is an appropriate name for this beautiful Central American climber. The buds of Heavenly Blue, the most popular variety, are long and tightly furled, but as the morning sun reaches them, they can be watched steadily unfolding themselves into 3"-5" wide sky-blue trumpets with clear white and yellow throats. Each flower lasts only a day, but others follow in quick succession. A good climber for walls, trellis work or if allowed to scramble through other plants or trees. The flowers close in the afternoon and are attractive to bees and butterflies. Ipomoea tricolor Heavenly Blue has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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Per pack: 12 seeds

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$3.95

Ipomoea tuberosa - seeds

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3148 Ipomoea tuberosa - seeds

Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Invasive

Merremia tuberosa, Hawaiian Woodrose. Glabrous climber with tuberous roots and yellow flowers producing fruits that when dry are often used in floral arrangements. Soak seed for 12-24 hours. Plant 1" deep.
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Per pack: 6 large seeds

6 Packs in stock

$5.95

Iresine lindenii - Blood Leaf

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5152 Iresine lindenii - Blood Leaf

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Shade Semi-shade Keep soil moist Ornamental foliage

Evergreen small perennial, up to 3 feet tall. Bright mauve, old fashioned puckered foliage popular among indoor gardeners. Great accent plant in warm climate gardens. Tolerates shade and can be grown as a perfect house plant.

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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

1 plant in stock
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$19.95

Ixora (Tarenna) wallichii - Scented Needle Flower

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5637 Ixora (Tarenna) wallichii - Scented Needle Flower

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Tarenna

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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

2 Plants in stock

$39.95

Ixora hybrid Crimson Star

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1389 Ixora hybrid Crimson Star

Can be used for bonsai Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Regular water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Crimson Star Ixora, very rare, from Thailand. Triple bright red flowers. The plant is very slow growing. Perfect container plant.

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

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Ixora odorata - Fragrant Ixora

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5634 Ixora odorata - Fragrant Ixora

Large shrub 5-10 ft Shade Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Seaside, salt tolerant plant

VERY RARE! Fragrant ixora - amazing rare plant with highly fragrant pinkish-white flowers.
Almost all ixoras do best in acid soil, free from nematodes, a moist organic mix that is also well drained. Ixora can endure some salt spray on the wind. A common problem is our alkaline soils, especially near concrete and pools, causing poor health, poor foliage and poor blooming.

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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

9 Plants in stock

$49.95

Ixora Siam Ribbon (Hindu Rope)

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2645 Ixora Siam Ribbon (Hindu Rope)

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Regular water Ornamental foliage Red/crimson/vinous flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Ixora Siam Ribbon, or Hindu Rope. New hybrid with twisted waxy leaves, small to medium shrub. Slow growing, dwarf habit, can be used for bonsai.

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Ixora variegata Thai Snow

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6083 Ixora variegata Thai Snow

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Seaside, salt tolerant plant Unknown name

The Thai Snow Ixora is a rare and lesser known Ixora Hybrid from Thailand. It has small rounded leaves glossy medium to deep green leaves that vary from splashed and speckled with white variegation to almost solid creamy white new growth.
The growth habit is semi-dwarf, maturing at around 2 feet with and a dense, tight, growth habit. It blooms in clusters of white to near white star shaped florets beginning in early summer. The flowers are nectar rich and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Its best and most interesting feature however is the variegated foliage and slower growth habit. This is one makes especially nice potted plants and works well as in light shade to brighten and add texture. It does not bloom as prolifically and is not as showy as most of the green leaved ixoras, so the primary feature to consider when placing is the strikingly pretty variegated leaves which vary from being lightly mottled and sprinkled cream on the older to leaves to near solid creamy white barely dusted with emerald green.

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

6 Plants in stock

$39.95

Ixora x chinensis - Maui Sunset

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6115 Ixora x chinensis - Maui Sunset

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Seaside, salt tolerant plant

One of the most popular landscape plants, this Ixora hybrid has sunset red flowers and is extremely undemanding plant that brings you joy of flowers year around. Great plant for beginners, busy people who don't have time, or those who simply forget to water!

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

4 plants in stock

$19.95

Ixora x chinensis - Strawberry Sundae

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6156 Ixora x chinensis - Strawberry Sundae

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Seaside, salt tolerant plant

New hybrid with variegated flowers - bright crimson petals with vanilla-icecream splashes! This variety is naturally dwarf and stays compact with minimal pruning, can be kept 2-3 ft tall.
Ixoras are probably the most popular landscape plants, very undemanding and bringing joy of flowers year around. Great plant for beginners, busy people who don't have time, or those who simply forget to water!

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Ixora Yellow Dwarf - seeds

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2674 Ixora Yellow Dwarf - seeds

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Seaside, salt tolerant plant Unknown name

Needle flower. Yellow Dwarf variety, grows only up to 2 ft tall. A bushy, rounded shrub that has long been a popular hedging plant in the subtropical regions thanks to beautiful bright clusters of flowers year around.
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