List by Plants' Species A - Z

Viola tricolor ssp. eutricolor Exclusive

15 (25)cm, a very colorful, yet almost unknown subspecies, with several combinations of dark violet and yellow shades above dark green leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot, where it will self-sow readily under appropiate conditions. V-VII.

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Viola tricolor ssp. subalpina Exclusive

15 (20)cm, almost spreading, biannual to short-lived perennial Violet with bicolored flowers with lilac to mauve upper and pale mauve to almost white lower petals. From partially shaded to sunny places in rocky soils in grassy slopes and rock crevices in mountains in southern Europe (Alps). A very nice, yet rarely seen subspecies which is more compact and robust in all parts with slightly larger flowers and more oval leaves in contrast to Viola tricolor ssp. tricolor. We offer the true-to-type subspecies which is very rarely seen. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot, where it will self-sow readily. V-VII.

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Viola tricolor ssp. tricolor (Heartsease)

15 (25)cm, Heartsease is a spreading, tricolored violet with numerous flowers of ornamental violet blue upper and whitish-cream lower petals above narrow leaves. Native throughout meadows from Europe to western Siberia, Asia Minor and North Africa. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. An annual to biannual species which will naturalize readily under good conditions. Two color forms are available which come mostly true. Form 2 shows darker upper petals or may flower entirely dark purplish-blue. V-VII.

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Visnea mocanera (Mocán) Exclusive

200 (700)cm, Mocán belongs to a monotypic genus and is an evergreen, ornamental tall shrub to small tree with leathery, dark green, brilliant leaves and axillary, fragrant, white bellflowers followed by red fruits turning black with maturity. For any humus rich, well drained soil in full sun throughout the year. In winter reduce watering and keep plants at a minimum of some 10°C. XII-IV.

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Vitex agnus-castus (Monk's Pepper)

150 (250)cm, Monk's Pepper is a perennial woody shrub with narrow, silvery-grey, acer-like, aromatic leaves and terminal spikes of bright pink flowers. For any rich, well drained, slightly moist soil in a sunny position. Seeds from original collections made at the border of Nahr-el-Kalb (River of the Dog) in southern Lebanon, 150m, northern Cyprus and eastern Mallorca (Spain). V-VII.

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Vitex cannabinifolia (Hemp-Leafed Monk's Pepper)

Vitex spec. "Lebanon"

100cm, unidentified woody perennial species, probably belonging to the genus Vitex. Acer-like, silvery-grey, light green, aromatic foliage with broader leaflets than in Vitex agnus-castus, terminal spikes of small rose flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot. Has small, black, flat seeds. Seeds from an original collection made at the border of Nahr-el-Kalb (River of the Dog) in S Lebanon, 180m. VI-VIII.

Vitis vinifera ssp. sylvestris (Wild Grapevine)

4 (10)m, Wild Grapevine is the wild ancestor of cultivated species and has purple grapes in late summer which are edible when fully ripe and have a sweet-sour taste. A fast growing woody perennial, deciduous climber with decorative, rich green foliage, turning to bright yellow and red in autumn. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. IV-VI.

Wachendorfia paniculata

50 (70)cm, wintergreen species for the cool and frostfree greenhouse or wintergarden. Makes showy yellow flower stalks. For any rich, yet well drained soil in full sun. VIII-IX.

Watsonia angusta

90 (120)cm, makes showy bright orange flowers. Native of moist areas from Cedarberg Mountains to southern KwaZulu-Natal. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Watsonia borbonica

100 (170)cm, very variable in size, in general a rather tall species with shiny leaves and flowers in rich pink shades. For any very well drained soil in full sun. Provide sufficient winter protection (mulch layer), better as pot plant under almost frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden. VII-VIII.

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Watsonia coccinea

30cm, flowers in shades of bright red, purple to rich pink. For any humus rich, slightly moist, yet well drained soil in full sun. Give very good winter protection (mulch layer), preferably for almost frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden to enjoy its early flowers. IV-V.

Watsonia confusa

50 (150)cm, makes few, pale to middle bluish green leaves showing thickened margins. The pink flowers usually with a dark pink line in the lower mid-line of the lower three segments. For any rich, yet well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot.

Watsonia densiflora

150cm, growing in large clumps in Transkei, S Natal and S Zululand at 1.500m. Has few short leaves, dense spikes of large bright pink to scarlet flowers. For any well drained, rather inorganic soil in full sun. Requires a good winter protection (thick mulch layer), or cultivate under almost frostfree conditions in an unheated greenhouse or wintergarden. VI-VII.

Watsonia gladioloides

35 (50)cm, produces only few leaves with strongly thickened margins and a midrib. Its' dark red flowers have a darker stripe.

Watsonia humilis

15 (35)cm, a small species with white flowers with a pinkish blush. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Watsonia knysnana

120 (160)cm, very ornamental plant, the sword shaped leaves are covering the stem. Makes spikes of trumpet shaped, salmon-pink flowers with a very long bract. For any rich, yet well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VI.

Watsonia laccata

50 (80)cm, a medium tall species with showy pale rose flowers. For any well drained, rather inorganic soil in full sun. Provide a very good winter protection (thick mulch layer), or cultivate under almost frostfree conditions in an unheated greenhouse or wintergarden. VII-VIII.

Watsonia latifolia

70 (150)cm, from S West Transvaal, North Natal and Swaziland growing in grassland among granite rocks. Makes very broad leaves, long-tubed maroon red flowers. Very striking. For any well drained, rather inorganic soil in full sun. Give some good winter protection (thick mulch layer), or cultivate under almost frostfree conditions in an unheated greenhouse or wintergarden. VII.

Watsonia lepida

20 (70)cm, very variable in size, showy bright to rich pink flowers. For any humus rich, well drained soil, in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Requires some winter protection (light mulch layer). USDA Climate Zone 7. VI-VII.

Watsonia longifolia

130 (200)cm, a species with variable flower colors: orange, pink, and red. For any humus rich, yet well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot.

Watsonia marginata

70 (170)cm, grayish leaves and light magenta flowers make an excellent combination in this species. Native to S Africa (Nieuwoudville to Caldeon and Peninsula). VII.

Watsonia meriana

150 (200)cm, many orange, red or pink flowers, thus a very variable species in flower color. For any humus rich, yet well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot. VI-VII.

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Watsonia occulta

40cm, a medium sized species with long-tubed, pale pink flower trumpets. Best grown in a rich, well drained, preferably rocky soil in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden or outside in a protected, sunny spot with some extra winter protection (e.g. a thick dry mulch layer around the leaves). V.

Watsonia pillansii

50 (90)cm, medium sized, very attractive Watsonia with orange to orange red flowers. For any well drained soil in full sun. Best with some light winter protection (mulch layer). USDA Climate Zone 7. VII-VIII.

Watsonia pulchra

70 (120)cm, makes broad leaves with thickened margins, and pink to maroon flowers with a darker pink stripe. Threatened native of Swaziland.

Watsonia schlechteri

40 (90cm), makes an upright spike of utmost showy, bright scarlet orange flowers. For any rich, well drained soil. Keep preferably frostfree in winter with reduced watering and a minimum of some 5°C. Excellent in an unheated greenhouse or cold wintergarden. VII-VIII.

Watsonia spectabilis

20 (50)cm, produces very nice, bright red to pale orange flowers. For any humus rich, yet well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot.

Watsonia stokoei

Watsonia strubeniae

50 (100)cm, makes tall racemes of several small, pink flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. Best grown in pots in a cool wintergarden or frostfree greenhouse. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-VII.

Watsonia tabularis

150cm, leaves sheath the stem at the base, orange red flowers, very decorative species. For any well drained, rather inorganic soil in full sun. provide a very good winter protection (thick mulch layer), or cultivate under almost frostfree conditions in an unheated greenhouse or wintergarden. VI-VII.

Watsonia vanderspuyiae

100 (200)cm, a most ornamental species with quite broad, sword shaped leaves and intense scarlet flowers with nicely contrasting blackish-purple anthers in branching spikes.

Watsonia watsonioides

70 (100)cm, leaves with thickened margins, many small pale yellow or maroon flowers. For any well drained, rather inorganic soil in full sun. Provide a very good winter protection (thick mulch layer), or cultivate under almost frostfree conditions in an unheated greenhouse or wintergarden. VI-VII.

Watsonia zeyheri

40 (80)cm, makes few leaves. Salmon to orange flowers. For any humus rich, yet well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot.

Weigelia florida

180 (250)cm, a deciduous woody shrub with arching stems from East Asia with numerous showy bright rose flower trumpets in late spring. An easily grown winter hardy species for any humus rich, well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. V-VI.

Welwitschia mirabilis

100cm, Welwitschia makes only two, up to 4 m long and broad blackish green, slightly succulent leaves. Similar to the Gingko biloba tree, plants are either male or female and will flower under good conditions after some 20 years for the first time. Keep rather dry all year long in a very sunny spot at a minimum of 20°C.

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Wigandia caracasana (Blue Wigandia)

2 (4)m, Blue Wigandia is a beautiful, tall growing woody perennial shrub from South America with very large, oval, densely hairy leaves and uncountable pale lilac flowers on elongating racemes. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants slightly drier at a minimum of some 15°C. VII-IX.

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Withania aristata (Canary Orobal)

150 (200)cm, Orobal is a tall woody shrub from the succulent zone on the Canary Islands. It is wintergreen and summer dormant. Has ornamental, small orange berries, which are surrounded two third by a green calyx, towards the end of the dry season (i.e. in summer). VII-X.

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Withania riebeckii (Socotra Orobal) Exclusive

20 (50)cm, Socotra Orobal is a very rare and threatened dwarf member from the island of Socotra (Yemen). It makes narrow, woody branches and silvery-gray, elongated ovate to elliptical, densely hairy leaves, axillary to terminal, small creamy yellow flowers, and small orange berries surrounded by an open calyx. For any rich, very well drained soil in full sun throughout the year. In winter keep plants cooler at a minimum of some 15°C, reduce watering to a minimum. X-II.

Withania somnifera (Wintercherry)

100 (170)cm, Ashwagandha or Wintercherry is a perennial, evergreen woody shrub from Arabia through India, widely used in traditional Ayurveda medicine as antibiotic and narcotic. The small inconspicuous yellowish green flowers are followed by ornamental glossy, bright orange berries (poisonous) partially embedded in a green calyx. For any rich, well drained, slightly sandy to stony soil in full sun throughout the year. In winter keep cooler at a minimum of some 10°C with reduced watering. VII-X.

Wulfenia amherstiana

15 (20)cm ø, showy flowering stalks with several lilac flowers, up to 20cm in height. Rarely cultivated species from Afghanistan to the Himalaya. For any humus rich soil in a partially shaded to sunny spot, excellent in the rock garden. IV-V.

Wulfenia baldacci

20cm, similar to Wulfenia carinthiaca, yet more compact. Basal rosettes of undulated, crenate leaves and short spikes of bright blue flowers. Native of humus rich, well-soils in fresh spots in rock crevices in Montenegro (Albania). IV-V.

Wulfenia carinthiaca (Carinthian Cow's Footprint)

20 cm ø, Carinthian Cow's Footprint makes flowering stalks up to 30cm in height with hundreds of small, intense lilac blue flowers which make a showy effect above a basal rosette of undulated, dark green leaves. Requires a slightly acidic soil (on a peaty basis) and a sunny to partially shaded spot. IV-V.

Wurmbea dioicea

Wurmbea kraussii

10 (15)cm, small showy species with cream flowers and a dark blue inner ring above a solitary narrow basal leaf. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. During dormancy and in winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-VIII.

Wurmbea spicata

5 (10)cm, a dwarf species with ornamental cream star like flowers with a brownish red inner ring and sometimes with dark edges above narrow lanceolate leaves. Native from clay and granitic soils from the Bokkeveld Mountains to Swellendam. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. During dormancy and in winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-VIII.

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Wyethia amplexicaulis (Mule's Ear)

Xanthorrhoea caespitosa (Tufted Grass Tree)

2 (5)m, Tufted Grass Tree is a small grass tree from South Australia. Makes a dense upper rosette of numerous grayish green to silvery green narrow, grass like leaves on a massive, palm-like trunk with age. Makes an erect, candle-like spike of small, creamy flowers. For any rich, very well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in full sun.

Xanthorrhoea fulva (Swamp Grass Tree)

150cm, Swamp Grass Tree is a Queensland native species from semi-wet spots. Makes a short-trunked rosette of densely packed, narrow, grayish green to silvery green, grass like leaves and an erect, candle-like spike with small, creamy flowers on mature specimens. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. XII.

Xanthorrhoea gracilis (Slender Blackboy)

150cm Slender Blackboy from W Australia makes a compact, more or less trunk less rosette of grayish green to silvery green, narrow, grass like leaves and a tall, erect, candle-like inflorescence with numerous small, creamy flowers. For any rich, very well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in full sun. XII.

Xanthorrhoea johnstonii (Northern Grasstree)

200 (400)cm, Northern Grasstree is native of Olkola land, where it occurs in rocky to sandy soils in open spots in dry woodland. It makes a tall trunk crowned by many grayish green to silvery green, narrow, grass like leaves and a tall, candle-like inflorescence with numerous, small, creamy white flowers. For any rich, very well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in full sun. XII.

Xanthorrhoea macronema (Bottle Brush Grass Tree)

100 (150)cm, Bottle Brush Grass Tree is a trunk less species, which makes several lose tufts in time. Native of open spots in dry woods throughout Queensland and New South Wales. Makes linear, flexible, grayish green to silvery green leaves and a tall, torch-like, compact inflorescence with numerous, small, creamy white flowers. For any rich, very well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in full sun. XII.

Xanthorrhoea media (Forest Grass Tree)

150 (200)cm, Forest Grass Tree is closely related to Xanthorrhoea australis and makes a slender, upright growing stem crowned by long, grayish green, silvery green, to fresh green, narrow, grass like leaves and a tall, candle-like inflorescence with numerous, small, creamy white flowers. For any rich, very well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in full sun. XII.

Xanthorrhoea preissii (Blackboy Grass Tree)

3 (7)m, Blackboy Grass Tree is a medium sized to tall grass tree from W Australia. Makes a dense upper rosette of numerous grayish green to silvery green narrow, grass like leaves on a massive, palm-like trunk with age. With maturity it forms an erect, candle-like spike of small, creamy flowers. For any rich, very well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in full sun.

Xanthorrhoea quadrangulata (Mount Lofty Grass Tree)

150 (300)cm, Mount Lofty Grass Tree is native of open spots in rocky sited in South Australia. It is a trunk-forming species, loosely branching wit age. Like all Xanthorrhoea species it makes a dense crown of long, grayish green, silvery green, to dark green, narrow, grass like leaves and a tall, candle-like inflorescence with numerous, small, creamy white flowers. For any rich, very well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in full sun. XII.

Xanthorrhoea resinosa

Xanthorrhoea semiplana (Tufted Yacca Grass Tree)

1m, Tufted Yucca Grass Tree is a small grass tree from Victoria (Big Desert and Little Desert) and Anglesea. Makes several dense upper rosettes of numerous grayish green to silvery green narrow, grass like leaves on branching, short trunks. Makes an erect, candle-like spike of small, creamy flowers. For any rich, very well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in full sun. XII.

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Xanthorrhoea semiplana ssp. tateana (Kangaroo Island Grass Tree)

200 (400)cm, Kangaroo Island Grass Tree is a tall trunk forming species with a very limited natural distribution on Kangaroo Island offshore S Australia. It is a most beautiful species with silvery green, narrow, grass like leaves and a tall, candle-like inflorescence with numerous, small, creamy white flowers. For any rich, very well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in full sun. XII.

Xeranthemum cylindraceum (Paper Flower)

40 (70)cm, Paper Flower makes numerous small pale lavender blue flower heads on tall and elegant, branching stalks. An annual to perennial from dryish sites in southern Europe for any rich, very well drained, rocky soil in full sun. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. VI-VII.

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Xerochrysum bracteatum (Golden-Yellow Strawflower)

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Xerochrysum bracteatum (Lemon-Yellow Strawflower)

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Orange Strawflower)

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Xerochrysum bracteatum (Red-Brown Strawflower)

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Rich Magenta Strawflower)

Xerochrysum bracteatum (White Strawflower)

Xerophyllum tenax (Bear Grass)

70 (100)cm, Bear Grass is suited for any humus rich, slightly acid and moist, well drained soil. Plants will die down after flowering leaving some offsets behind. Do not water plants in winter. VI-VII.

Xerophyta retinervis (Black Stick Lily)

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Xerophyta viscosa (Black Stick Lily)

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Xerosicyos danguyi (Silver Dollar Plant)

Xylopia aethiopica (Grains of Selim Tree)

2 (7)m, Grains of Selim Tree or Long Nose Pepper is an evergreen tall tree from Africa with oval, leathery leaves, small whitish flowers and long fruits with brownish-black, highly aromatic seeds. Seeds are used as a spice and traditional medicine in Africa. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. A good pot or containr plant, which might be cut back if it is getting too large. Reduce watering in winter and keep plants at a minimum of some 15°C.

Yucca aloifolia (Aloe-like Yucca)

100 (170)cm, Aloe-like Yucca makes a basal, stemless, dense rosette with stiff medium green leaves. For any rich, very well drained, rocky soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.

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Yucca angustissima (Narrow-Leaved Yucca)

100cm, Narrow-Leaved Yucca has long, narrow, dark green leaves with fine white marginal threads in a dense, usually stemless basal rosette and an upright inflorescense with pendulous greenish white flowers. Native of rock soils in open shrublands in suthwestern USA (Utah, Arizona and New Mexico). For any rich, well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in a protected spot in full sun. VI-VII.

Yucca arkansana (Arkansas Yucca)

100 (170)cm, Arkansas Yucca makes an almost stemless rosette with bluish green to yellowish green leaves with white margins. The tall inflorescence has greenish white flowers. It is native from SC to NC Texas to Oklahoma and Arkansas. For any rich, very well drained, rocky soil in full sun. VII-VIII.

Yucca baccata (Banana Yucca)

1 (2)m, Banana Yucca is a short stemmed species native of south-western USA to N Mexico. Gray green to bluish green stiff, upright leaves with distinct white to cream filaments on the margins. White to cream bell shaped flowers in a tall spike. For a sunny spot in any well drained soil. A very robust and hardy, long lived plant. VI-VII.

Yucca brevifolia (Joshua Tree)

3 (10)m, Joshua Tree is a treelike Yucca forming a tall trunk. Terminal clusters of stiff, upright, short gray green leaves, older dried leaves persist on trunk. Greenish white bell shaped flowers. Native of USA (Arizona, California, and Nevada). For a well drained, rocky soil in full sun. VI-VII.

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Yucca campestris (Plains Yucca)

100cm, Plains Yucca is a rarely cultivated species with very long, twisted bluish green leaves in a very dense, usually stemless basal to short stemmed rosette and an upright inflorescense with pendulous greenish white flowers, sometimes with a pink flush. Native of deep sandy soils in a restricted small area in Howard, Ector, Midland and Ward Counties in western Texas, USA. For any rich, well drained, preferably slightly sandy soil in a protected spot in full sun. VI-VII.

Yucca constricta (Buckley's Yucca)

100 (150)cm, Buckley's Yucca makes very narrow, pale bluish green, strong leaves with marginal white hairs in a showy, dense, usually stemless basal rosette and an upright inflorescense with pendulous greenish white flowers. Native of rocky soils in open grasslands in central and southern Texas, USA. For any rich, well drained, preferably rocky soil in a protected spot in full sun. VI-VII.

Yucca decipiens

3 (5)m, Palma China is a slow growing, branching member with a tree-like trunk with age and stiff green leaves with white marginal threads. For any rich, very well drained, rocky soil in full sun in a protected spot. USDA Climate Zone 8. VII-VIII.

Yucca elata (Soaptree Yucca)

100 (170)cm, Soaptree Yucca is a treelike, branching species with makes an almost stemless rosette with dark green leaves with white margins and fibers. The inflorescence consists of numerous cream white flowers. Native of south-eastern Arizona to W Texas and Mexico. For any rich, very well drained, rocky soil in full sun in a protected spot. VII-VIII.

Yucca elephantipes (Giant Yucca)

2 (7)m, Giant Yucca is an ornamental, tall growing, subtropical species from Central America. It makes stout stems crowned by dark green leaf rosettes. Easily grown pot or container plant for any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. This Yucca species is not winterhardy, in winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 15°C.

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Yucca faxoniana (Giant Yucca)

250 (700)cm, Faxon Yucca or Giant Yucca makes an upright stout trunked species with rosette of sharply pointed, olive green leaves with usually reddish or black margins and white threads along margins. Its' trunk is densely covered by old dry leaves. Creamy white bell shaped flowers. Native of W Texas and Chihuahuan desert in Mexico. USDA Climate Zone 6. VI-VIII.

Yucca filifera

4 (10)m, treelike Yucca native of the Chihuahuan desert in north-eastern Mexico. Has pointed, rigid and olive green leaves in a compact crown. White bell shaped, pendulous flowers. For any well drained soil in full sun in a protected spot. USDA Climate Zone 7. VI-VII.

Yucca glauca (Blue Yucca)

100 (200)cm, Blue Yucca makes bluish green, needle shaped leaves with greenish white margins and white threads in a dense rosette on a short stem. Cream-colored, large bell shaped flowers in a tall raceme. Native of the Great Plains to S Canada (alongside the Missouri River to Texas and New Mexico, north to Alberta and Saskatchewan). USDA Climate Zone 6. VI-VII.

Yucca pallida (Paleleaf Yucca)

100 (170)cm, Paleleaf Yucca is a trunk less species from NC Texas with several dense basal rosettes of pale blue green leaves with yellowish margins. For any rich, very well drained, rocky soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.

Yucca reverchonii (San Angelo Yucca)

100 (170)cm, San Angelo Yucca makes usually a solitary, stemless rosette with lanceolate, slightly bluish green leaves with yellowish to reddish brown margins. The inflorescence has greenish white, pendulous flowers. It is native of the Edwards plateau in Texas, growing in on rocky hillsides and open plains. For any rich, very well drained, rocky soil in full sun. V-VI.

Yucca rigida (Blue Yucca)

200 (450)cm, Blue Yucca makes a tall upright stem crowned with a rosette of most ornamental powder blue leaves with yellow margins and a spiny tip. Its' pyramidal raceme has white flowers. Native of N Mexico (Chihuahua desert, Coahuila, and Durango). VI-VII.

Yucca rostrata (Beaked Yucca)

150 (300)cm, Beaked Yucca makes a tall narrow trunk, branching on older plants near the top. Its' narrow bluish green, rather soft leaves end in a sharp. Native of N Mexico (Coahuila and Chihuahua desert) north to W Texas. VI-VII.

Yucca rupicola (Twisted Leaf Yucca)

100cm, Twisted Leaf Yucca is a stemless member native of central Texas (Edwards Plateau). It makes a dense basal rosette of bright green, twisted leaves with yellow, orange or red margins and a tall spike of creamy white flowers. For any rich, very well drained, rocky soil in a sunny spot. VII-VIII.

Yucca thompsoniana (Thompson's Yucca)

250 (500)cm, Thompson's Yucca has trunk-like stems with a terminal, lax rosette of bluish green leaves. Tall pyramidal raceme of white colored flowers. Native of New Mexico to Texas growing in exposed sunny spot in rocky slopes. V-VII.

Yucca torreyi (Torrey Yucca)

350 (700)cm, Torrey Yucca has erect, yellowish green to bluish green leaves in a dense rosette on a tall upright, treelike stem, branching on older specimens. Raceme of cream white flowers is born just above the foliage. Native of north-eastern Mexico to central Texas and New Mexico. USDA Climate Zone 6. VI-VIII.

Yucca treculeana (Trecul Yucca)

200 (450)cm, Trecul Yucca is a very adoptable species with a tall, usually branching stem. Quite thick, bluish green leaves in a dense rosette, with a sharp tip. Pyramidal raceme of cream-colored bell shaped flowers. Native of New Mexico and W to S Texas to the Chihuahua desert and Durango in Mexico. VI-VIII.

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Zantedeschia aethiopica (White Calla)

100 (150)cm, White Calla is the tallest species in its genus Zantedeschia and makes a pure white spathe and a yellow spadix on up to 150cm tall stems. This species requires plenty of moisture in summer. During winter keep plants in full sun with reduced watering. USDA Climate Zone 10. VI-IX.

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Zantedeschia albomaculata ssp. albomaculata

30 (50)cm, has broadly lanceolate leaves with white spots and cream to white spathes on some 40cm tall stems. This species is native to S Africa and tropical E Africa, where it can be found in semi-moist spots. USDA climate Zone 9/10. VI-VIII.

Zantedeschia elliottiana

30 (50)cm, has broadly lanceolate leaves with ornamental white translucent spots and showy cream-yellow spathes with an inner yellow spadix on some 40cm tall stems. This species is native to South Africa and tropical East Africa, where it can be found in semi-moist spots. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot with sufficient moisture in summer. Plants will go dormant in autumn, keep dormant tubers dry at a minimum of some 10°C in winter. USDA climate Zone 9/10. Seed are from the wild form with utmost showy pale yellow inflorescences! VI-VII.

Zanthoxylum simulans (Szechuan Pepper Tree)

2 (5)m, Szechuan Pepper Tree is a deciduous, fast growing tall woody shrub from eastern Asian with spiny stems and aromatic feathered foliage. The small inconspicuous flowers are followed by strongly aromatic rose-red fruits, which have a biting pepper-like, numbing taste which lasts for hours, thus use only in very small quantities! For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VI.

Zea mays var. gracillima (Red Strawberry Corn)

200cm, Red Strawberry Corn is an annual grass from South America with tall stalks covered with long, narrow, fresh green leaves. The ornamental strawberry-like cobs contain numerous small reddish brown seeds. These are edible when still unripe and soft, but they are usually used ripe and dry for decoration purposes. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in full sun and plenty of watering during the growing period. VII-IX.

Zehneria japonica (Japanese Decoration Mini Cucumber)

200cm, Japanese Decoration Mini Cucumber is an annual vine with inconspicuous small pale yellowish-white flowers followed by ornamental small ovoid, bright green fruits (not edible) turning pale greyish-green with maturity. Sow under glass at some 20°C in spring in a sunny spot. Transplant to the open garden after the last freezing night from late spring to early summer. For any humus rich, well-drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-IX.

Zigadenus elegans (Mountain Deathcamas)

25cm, Mountain Deathcamas is amongst the most ornamental species in its genus with star shaped, cream white flowers with a greenish yellow eye. Native of moist meadows in south-eastern to central Saskatchewan (Canada). For any humus rich, well drained soil in a partially shaded spot. V-VII.

Zigadenus fremontii (Starlily)

30cm, Starlily is a very showy bulbous species with recurving leaves in a basal rosette and an inflorescence with cream-white flowers with an inner lemon-green ring. Native of grassy and woody slopes of California, southern Oregon, and northern Baja California. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Chico, Plumas County, California, USA at some 100m. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in the rock garden. IV-VI.

Zigadenus paniculatus (Foothill Deathcamas)

30cm, Foothill Deathcamas is a very showy bulbous species with narrow basal leaves and an inflorescence with cream-white flowers with an inner lemon-green ring. Native of California and adjacent areas. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Greenville, Plumas County, California, USA at some 1.100m. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in the rock garden. VI-VII.