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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Botanic Name Description

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