Southeast Plants

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    ‘Persian Chocolate’ moneywort

    Lysimachia congestiflora ‘Persian Chocolate’

    A mass of small purple leaves and abundant golden yellow, bell-shaped flowers distinguish this ground cover.

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    ‘Dark Star’ coleus

    Plectranthus scutellarioides ‘Dark Star’

    The simple, indigo-purple leaves of mid-size 'Dark Star' draw all eyes to its inky depths.

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    Black bamboo

    Phyllostachys nigra

    This clumping bamboo is native to eastern and central China and can reach 15 feet tall and almost as wide.

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    Variegated tapioca

    Manihot esculenta ‘Variegata’

    From May to frost, whatever the temperature, this plant's creamy yellow markings do not fade.

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    ‘Coffee Cups’ elephant’s ear

    Colocasia esculenta ‘Coffee Cups’

    'Coffee Cups' is an unusual and relatively recent introduction.

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    ‘Illustris’ elephant’s ear

    Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'

    The heart-shaped leaves of 'Illustris' are huge, and their dark highlights are stunning.

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    Bunny tails

    Pennisetum messiacum

    This annual grass produces deep pink flowers that resemble rabbits' tails.

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    Marjoram

    Origanum laevigatum and cvs.

    This plant is a creeping perennial that reaches 24 inches tall.

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    Basil

    Ocimum basilicum

    The herb of kings combines superbly with roses.

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    Stinking hellebore

    Helleborus foetidus

    The early, long-lasting, sometimes fragrant blooms of this hellebore are borne in clusters in late winter to early spring.