Hardiness Zones

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Gymnanthera

Description Gymnanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. The species in this genus are small to medium-sized trees or shrubs that are native to tropical regions of South America. The leaves are simple, alternate, and have entire margins. The flowers are usually pink or purple and have five petals. The fruits are capsules that split open…
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Dioon Edule

Description Dioon Edule, also known as the Chestnut Dioon, is a cycad plant native to Mexico. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 6 meters in height and 3 meters in width. The plant has a stiff, dark green frond that grows up to 2 meters in length, with sharp edges that can be dangerous to touch.…
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Gardenia Jasminoides Chuck Hayes

Gardenia Jasminoides Chuck Hayes is a popular evergreen shrub known for its beautiful, fragrant flowers. It is native to China and Japan but has become a popular choice for landscaping in many parts of the world. This plant is also known as Cape Jasmine and is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Spermatophyta…
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Ebenopsis Ebano

Description Ebenopsis Ebano, also known as Texas Ebony, is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that is native to Texas, Mexico, and parts of Central America. It belongs to the legume family and is known for its dense, dark, and durable wood. The tree can reach up to 30 feet in height with a spreading crown of about 25 feet.…
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Kunzea

Description Kunzea is a genus of flowering plants in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, native to Australia. The plant is known for its aromatic leaves and flowers, which have a strong, spicy scent. Kunzea is a versatile plant that can be grown in many different conditions, from coastal areas to mountainous regions. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class…
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Dombeya Rotundifolia

Description Dombeya Rotundifolia, also known as Wild Pear, is a small tree or shrub that belongs to the family Malvaceae. It is native to Madagascar but has been introduced to many other tropical countries. The plant is characterized by large, showy, white or pink flowers that bloom in clusters and are surrounded by a ring of bright pink bracts. The…
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Hylotelephium Anacampseros

Description Hylotelephium Anacampseros, also known as Love Restorer, is a succulent plant that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. This plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has fleshy, blue-green leaves that form rosettes and produce clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in pink, red, or white. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Saxifragales…
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Astragalus Crassicarpus

Description Astragalus Crassicarpus, commonly known as ground plum, is a perennial plant that belongs to the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to North America, particularly in the western part of the continent, and can be found in prairies, grasslands, and sagebrush steppe. The plant grows up to 30 cm tall and produces purple or violet flowers in the spring…
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Astilbe Japonica

Description Astilbe Japonica, also known as Japanese Astilbe, is a perennial flowering plant that is native to Japan, China, and Korea. This plant belongs to the Saxifragaceae family and is a popular choice among gardeners for its beautiful feathery flowers and foliage.The Astilbe Japonica plant can grow up to 2 feet tall and 1.5 feet wide, and it blooms in…
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Astelia Microsperma

Description Astelia Microsperma, also known as the small-flowered Astelia, is a beautiful and unique plant native to New Zealand. It is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asteliaceae family, and its leaves are long and narrow, with a beautiful silvery-grey coloration. The plant is known for its attractive and unusual inflorescence, which grows up to 1 meter in length…
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