Botanic Name Description
Abelmoschus esculentus Okra 'Clemson Spineless' - This 1939 All-America Selections winner is
still the most popular variety on the market. The vigorous, 4-ft. high
plants produce an abundance of dark green, grooved pods without spines.
Best picked when 2.5 to 3" long. Pick pods young, while still tender. Pods
are excellent for use in soups, stews and relishes.
Acer rubrum Red maple - One of the first trees to bloom in spring. 40-70' tall, spread
of 30-50', moist well-drained soil; showy . Native.
Aesculus pavia Dwarf red buckeye - Native deciduous tree or shrub, 15 to 25'
Tubular, red flowers appear in Spring 6 to 8 inch upright clusters, attract
hummingbirds and butterflies.
Agastache foeniculum Anise hyssop 'Golden Jubilee' - Chartreuse foliage, a heavily minted
scent, and big purple bloom spikes from summer into fall. 18-24"; Sun;
Bees, Butterflies.
Agastache nepetoides Giant yellow hyssop - Robust grower, the sharply four-sided stem of
Yellow Giant Hyssop reaches heights from three to eight feet. In late
summer its branching top is crowned by a long cylindrical spike of pale
yellow flowers. Native
Amsonia hubructii Ozark blue star - Long-lived native plant with very fine foliage, clusters of
steel blue flowers in May and June on an upright, bushy plant. Excellent
golden fall color. 3'; sun; moist soil
Amsonia tabernaemontana Eastern blue star - Features clusters of delicate, pale blue, star-shaped
flowers on erect, sturdy, leafy stems in late spring - early summer.
graceful, willow-shaped, upright foliage.2-3';sun
Anemone virginiana Tall thimbleweed - Perennial that grows 12–31 in, flowering from May
until July, white or greenish-whitestar-shaped, 1" flowers, adorned with a
slightly elongated, thimble-like mound of greenish stamen; sun/part
shade. Native
Aquilegia vulgaris Purple columbine - Bushy, clump-forming perennial grows in a mound of
thin, branching, leafy stems to 1.5-3' . bloom April-May; Shade to part
shade. Non-native
Aquilegia x hybrida Pink columbine -trade gallon - Herbaceous perennial, 2-2.5', full
sun/part shade, blooms April to May, Pink, attracts hummingbirds. Non-
native
Botanic Name Description
Asarum canadensis Wild Ginger - Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil,
in part shade to full shade. Insignificant flowers. Ground cover. 6-12" .
Native
Asclepias incarnata Sold out -Swamp milkweed - Erect, clump-forming, typically grows 3-4'
tall on branching stems. Small, fragrant, pink to mauve flowers July-
August, full sun, attracts butterflies. Native
Asclepias tuberosa Sold out - Butterfly milkweed - Perennial plant growing 1-3 ft, with
clustered orange or yellow flowers from early summer to early autumn.
Full sun. Attracts Monarch butterflies. Native
Asplenium platyneuron Ebony spleenwort - Best grown in gritty, humusy, dry to medium
moisture, well-drained soils in part shade. Prefers rocky locations.
Tolerates full shade. Avoid overwatering. 1/2-1'. Part shade to shade.
Evergreen
Athyrium filix-femina sub.
Asplenoides
Southern lady fern - Grows 2-3' in shady areas in organically rich, well-
drained medium moisture soils. It withstands sun and dry soils better
than most ferns. Deciduous. Native
Baptisia australis False indigo -- Upright perennial for average, dry to medium, well-drained
soil in full sun. 3-4'. Showy indigo blue flowers May to June. Attracts
butterflies. Native
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Begonia Angelwing begonia -hanging basket - Large, “angel wing” shaped, dark
green leaves, often with metallic silver specks. The underside of the plant
leaf is deep red. Angel wing begonias produce hanging clusters of
delicate. Non-native
Callicarpa americana American beautyberry - 3-6', blooms June to August. Showy Lavender
berries. Sun to part shade. Attracts Birds. Native
Botanic Name Description
Callicarpa americana Beautyberry 'Alba'- Deciduous tree, 4-8', ivory berries in fall. Sun to part
shade. Attracts Birds. Native
Capsicum annuum Jalapeno pepper - Dark green pungent peppers in May-June, Full sun, 14-
18". Non-native
Cephalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush - Deciduous shrub with an open-rounded habit that typically
grows 6-12', showy, fragrant white flowers in June, 5-12', sun, part shade.
Hummingbirds, butterflies. Native
Cucubita moschata Greek squash - Annual vine with 10-15' spread, 3/4-1.5' height, white to
orange yellow blooms July-August becoming edible squash. full sun. Non-
native
Cymbopogon citratus Lemongrass - Frost-tender clumping perennial grass that is popularly
used as a lemony flavoring, 2-4', seldom flowers, full sun, fragrant. Non-
native
Cyperus alternifolia Umbrella palm - Perennial sedge that features a grass-like clump of
triangular green stems 2-3’ tall. Each stem is topped by a whorl of 10-25
drooping leaf-like bracts that resemble the ribs of a raised umbrella.
Flowers in greenish-brown clusters in summer. Water plant, wet soil,
blooms July/August, part/full sun. Non-native
Echinacea purpurea Purple coneflower - Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-
drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. Tolerant of drought,
heat, humidity and poor soil. Purplish pink flowers June-August, good cut,
attracts birds, butterflies. Perennial. Native
Ellataria cardamomum Cardamom - Pungent, aromatic, herbaceous, evergreen perennial of the
ginger family. Tropical height 6-15'. Indoor height 2-4' with no flowers or
seeds. Part shade. Non-native
Equisetum scirpoides Dwarf horsetail - Ornamental grass with twisted stems, evergreen, water
plant. Non-native
Ficus carica 'Celeste' Fig 'Celeste' - Deciduous shrub, 7-10', cold hardy, fast growing,
insignificant flowers, sweet flesh-colored fruit, full sun, attracts birds.
Non-native
Botanic Name Description
Ficus carica 'LSU Gold' Fig 'LSU Gold' - Deciduous shrub, 7-10', cold hardy, fast growing,
insignificant flowers, sweet flesh-colored fruit, full sun, attracts birds.
Non-native
Ficus carica 'LSU purple' Fig 'LSU Purple' - Deciduous shrub, 8-10', cold hardy, fast growing,
insignificant flowers, sweet strawberry color fruit in late summer, full sun,
attracts birds. Non-native
Fuchsia magellanica Hybrid hardy fuchsia - hanging basket - Tender perennial, 1-3', pink
flowers in spring and summer, average well-drained soil,mostly shade.
Non-native. More care information on our website: https://www.memphismuseums.org/sites/516/uploaded/files/Fuchsia_Care_Instructions__2016.pdf
Gaillardia grandiflora
'Painter's Pallet'
Blanketflower 'Painter's Pallet'- Bushy, herbaceous perennial with
profuse, brilliant, sunshine yellow flowers, become attractive globe-
shaped seed heads, perennial, full sun, 16-18" long bloom season spring
to late summer, well-drained soil, attracts birds
Geranium maculatum Wild geranium - quart - Herbaceous perennial, 1.5-2', blooms April-May
in pale pink, deep pink or lilac, showy, full sun to part shade, medium well-
drained soil, attracts butterflies. Native
Hibiscus coccineus Scarlet rosemallow - gallon - Woody perennial, 3-6', blooms mid-summer
to early fall, crimson red blooms with white stamens, full sun, average
well-drained soil, attacks butterflies and hummingbirds. Native
Hibiscus lasiocarpus Hairy fruited hibiscus - Herbaceous perennial, 3-7', blooms July to
October, white or rose with magenta crimson eye, full sun, moist soil,
attracts butterflies, hairy stems and leaves. Native
Hibiscus moscheutos Swamp rose mallow - Herbaceous perennial, 3-7', blooms mid-summer
to early fall, white or pink, forms seed capsules, reseeds, full sun, wet to
consistently moist soil, attracts bees. Native
Hydrangea quercifolia Oakleaf hydrangea - Deciduous shrub, 6-8', blooms May-July with white
pyramidal flowers changing to purplish pink, full sun/part shade, medium
moist soil, quart size. Native
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Hypericum frondosum Golden St John's wort - Perennial upright mounded shrub, 3-6', full sun,
yellow flowers May to August, showy, turn to fruit capsule in September,
semi-evergreen, attracts birds. Native
Ilex x attenuata Savannah holly - Broadleaf evergreen, columnar, 10-20', insignificant
blooms April-May, full sun/part shade, showy red berries in fall and
winter. Needs male and female for berries, trade gallon. Native
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Liatris pychnostachya Blazing star - Herbaceous perennial, upright clump typically growing 2-4'
tall (infrequently to 5'), blooms July-August, red-purple flowers on upright
stalk, stake if necessary, full sun, moist well-drained soil. Native
Liatris spicata Dense blazingstar - Herbaceous perennial, 2-4', full sun, blooms July-
August in red purple, prefers moist fertile soil, attracts birds and
butterflies. Native
Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal flower - Perennial upright clump, 3-4', full sun, soil tolerant,
blooms mid-summer to early fall, scarlet red, attracts hummingbirds and
butterflies. Native
Lobelia siphilitica Great blue lobelia - Herbaceous perennial, 2-3', full sun/part shade,
blooms July to September, blue, showy, needs constant moisture. Native
Malvaviscus arboreus var.
drummondii
Turk's cap hibiscus - Perennial shrub, 2-5', partial sun, moist well-
drained soil, semi-evergreen, blooms late spring to early fall, red, attracts
birds, butterflies, hummingbirds. Native
Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese' Basil 'Genovese'- Annual herb, 1-2', fragrant, culinary uses, pinch flowers
to make bushy, well-drained soil. Non-native
Ocimum basilicum 'Lemon' Lemon basil - 4 inch - Annual herb, 1.5-2', blooms June to frost, magenta
flowers, fragrant, showy, culinary lemon flavor, pinch stems to encourage
production. Non-native
Botanic Name Description
Ocimun basillicum 'Siam
Queen'
Thai basil 'Siam Queen' - Annual herb, 1-2', fragrant, culinary uses,
licorice flavor, pinch dark purple flowers to make bushy, well-drained soil.
Non-native
Oenothera missouriensis Missouri evening primrose - Herbaceous perennial, 6-12", blooms
yellow May-August, fragrant, showy, full sun, dry to medium well-drained
soil, flowers open late afternoon for one day. Native
Osmunda cinnamomeum Cinnamon Fern - Fern, 2-3', non-flowering, part shade/shade, medium to
wet rich soil, fertile fronds turn cinnamon color. Native
Penstemon digitalis Foxglove beardtongue - Herbaceous perennial, clump forming, 3-5',
blooms April-June, white showy and fragrant flowers, good cut flower, dry
to medium well-drained soil. Native
Pentas Red or Pink Egyptian star - Tender perennial, 12-24", red and pink, full
sun, well-drained soil, blooms through summer. Non-native
Phlox paniculata Tall garden phlox - Perennial shrub, 2-4', various colors, blooms mid-
summer to mid-fall, sun-part shade, needs water and fertilizer for
optimum bloom, attracts hummingbirds. Native
Physocarpus opulifolius Sold out - Ninebark - Deciduous shrub, 5-10', white and pink flowers May-
June, dry to moist soil, bark provides winter interest, attracts bees and
butterflies, good hedge or erosion control. Native
Physocarpus opulifolius
'Summer Wine'
Sold out - Ninebark 'Summer Wine' - Deciduous shrub, upright
spreading, 5-10', pinkish white flowers May-June, dry to moist soil,
exfoliating bark from reddish to light brown provides winter interest,
attracts bees and butterflies, good hedge or erosion control
Plectranthus amboinicus
'variegated'
Variegated Cuban oregano - Tender perennial, 1-3', full sun to light
shade, culinary uses, fragrance between oregano and thyme, white/lilac
flowers on 6" spikes, leaves bordered in cream with pinkish tint. Non-
native
Polystichum acrostichoides Christmas fern - Fern, evergreen, 1-2', part shade to shade, dry to
medium well-drained soil, non-flowering. Native
Botanic Name Description
Prunus americana American plum - Deciduous shrub, trainable as tree, 10-20', full sun,
average well-drained soil, early spring white blooms, late summer
purplish fruit with yellow flesh, fall color yellow to red. Native
Prunus serotina Black cherry - Deciduous tree, 50-80', full sun to part shade, average well-
drained soil, white flowers April-May followed by inedible, bitter fruit that
can be made into jams, yellow and rose fall color. Native
Pycnanthemum muticum Mountain mint - Herbaceous perennial, 1-3', full sun to part shade, pink
blooms July to September, showy, moist soil, leaves make a mild tea,
spearmint aroma. Native
Rudbeckia fulgida var.
sullivantii 'Goldsturm'
Black-eyed Susan 'Goldsturm' - Herbaceous perennial, 2-3' full sun,
blooms June to September, yellow with black center, deadhead to
encourage continued bloom, average moist well-drained soil
Salvia coccinea Scarlet sage - Herbaceous perennial, 2-4', full sun, fast growing, blooms
in summer, red flowers, deadhead to encourage blooms, water
frequently. Native
Salvia coccinea ‘Pink flower’ Pink scarlet sage - Herbaceous perennial, 2-4', full sun, fast growing,
blooms in summer, red flowers, deadhead to encourage blooms, water
frequently.
Salvia elegans Pineapple sage - Tender perennial, 3-4, blooms August-October, red
edible flowers, pineappley fragrance, full sun, moist well-drained soil,
attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Non-native
Salvia elegans 'Golden
Delicious'
Salvia 'Golden Delicious' - Tender perennial, 2-3', full sun, blooms
September-October, red edible flowers, yellow leaves, moist well-drained
soil, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Non-native
Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red' Red Texas sage 'Furman's Red' - Perennial shrub, 2-4', full sun, magenta
flowers, late summer to fall, well-drained soil, attracts hummingbirds,
butterflies and bees. Non-native
Salvia leucantha Mexican bush sage - Herbaceous perennial, 3-6', full sun, soft and fuzzy
purple and white flowers August to frost, well-drained soil, attracts
hummingbirds and butterflies. Non-native
Botanic Name Description
Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips' Hot Lips Littleleaf Sage is a long-blooming Sage that blooms all summer
with eye-catching red and white bicolor flowers. The nectar-rich flowers
attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. Full sun. 3 - 4 feet tall.
Tender perennial. Non-native
Salvia officianalis Garden sage - aromatic, rather woody perennial shrub. Full sun, well-
drained soil. Grows 2.5 feet tall. Non-native
Salvia 'Texas Wedding' Salvia 'Texas Wedding' - Herbaceous perennial, compact, 2-3', full sun,
profuse white blooms late spring to fall, well-drained soil, attracts
hummingbirds, butterflies. Non-native
Solanum lycopersicum Red cherry tomato - Annual, 3-4', full sun, plenty of water, fertile well-
drained soil, yellow flowers becoming various colors and sizes of fruit.
Non-native
Solanum lycopersicum Beefsteak tomato - 80 Days. These large, flattened, solid, meaty, juicy,
brilliantly red fruits are slightly ribbed and weigh up to 2 lbs. An excellent
slicer, with a rich, sub-acid flavor.
Indeterminate, non-native
Solidago sphacelata 'Golden
fleece'
Autumn goldenrod - Herbaceous perennial, 2-4', full sun, average well-
drained soil, blooms August-September, yellow flowers on arching stems,
deadhead when spent, bees and butterflies. Native
Spigelia marilandica Indian pink - Herbaceous perennial, 1-2', average well-drained soil, part
shade to shade, blooms June, yellow and red flowers, attracts
hummingbirds. Native
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Stapelia scitula Starfish flower - Succulent, indoors, less that 6", sun to part shade,
blooms late fall to winter, maroon/burgundy star shaped flower. Non-
native
Stokesia laevis Stoke's aster - Herbaceous perennial, evergreen, 1-2', blooms May to
July, blue flowers, full sun, well-drained soil is essential, deadhead to
encourage blooms. Native
Botanic Name Description
Stylophorum diphyllum Golden wood poppy - Herbaceous perennial, 1-1.5', part shade-shade,
blooms April to June, yellow, self-seeds to naturalize, needs moist well-
drained soil. Naturalized.
Symphyotrichum novae-
angliae
New England aster - Herbaceous perennial, 3-6', full sun, upright habit,
blooms August to September, deep pink-purple flowers, rich moist well-
drained soil, attracts butterflies and bees. Native
Symphyotrichum oblonifolium Fragrant aster - Herbaceous perennial, 1-2', average well-drained soil, full
sun, blooms August-September, blue, purple flowers, low growing ground
cover. Native
Thermopsis villosa Carolina bushpea - Herbaceous perennial, 3-5', full sun, upright clump,
dry to medium soil, blooms July, yellow on upright stems. Native
Thymus vulgaris Thyme - Herbaceous perennial, 6-12", full sun, culinary herb, aromatic,
blooms May to June, showy pale purple. Non-native
Tiarella cordifolia Heartleaf foamflower - Herbaceous perennial, 6-12", part shade/shade,
average well-drained soil, blooms May, pink or white, evergreen in mild
winters, attracts bees and butterflies. Native
Tradescantia pallida Spiderwort 'Purple heart' - Tender perennial, 1-2', full sun/part sun,
moist well drained soil, blooms summer, pink, can be indoor houseplant.
Non-native
Tradescantia subaspera Zig zag Spiderwort - Herbaceous perennial, 2-2.5', part shade-shade,
blooms May to August, pale to dark blue, medium moist well-drained soil.
Native
Tradescantia virginiana Spiderwort - Herbaceous perennial, 1-3', part shade to shade, clump
forming, blooms May to July, blue to violet blue, medium moist well-
drained soil. Native
Vernonia gigantea Ironweed - Herbaceous perennial, 5-8', full sun to part shade, blooms
August-September, rose purple, flowers give way to rusty seed clusters,
attracts butterflies. Native