Giant Dracaena

10-15 seeds per pack. A New Zealand native and a beautiful ornamental with an almost prehistoric look. Mature trees somewhat resemble the famous Dragon Tree. Can grow to 40ft, but generally remains small. Once used as a major food source by the Maori, the tree also has utilitatarian uses for its fiber. Hardy to 15-20F. #1066

Giant Purple Dracaena

10-15 seeds per pack. A New Zealand native and a beautiful oranmental with an almost prehistoric look. Seeds are from the gorgeous purple-leaved type. Mature trees somewhat resemble the famous Dragon Tree. Can grow to 40ft, but generally remains small. Once used as a major food source by the Maori, the tree also has utilitatrian uses for its fiber. Hardy to 15-20F. #1055

Forest Cabbage Tree

15-20 seeds per pack. A cabbage tree endemic to New Zealand. It is somewhat similar to the better known ti plant, with an upright growth habit, featuring long, drooping, leaves. The foliage has a classic tropical look. Grows well in wet soils. Hardy to about 30F. #2565

Red Ti

15 seeds per pack. A famous (and hardy) tropical plant known for its beautiful lush leaves which impart a perfect tropical look to any garden. The Ti Plant is well-known in the Hawaiian islands and Native Hawaiian belief has that when planted around the home, the Ti Plant is said to impart luck. Seeds are form a dark red leaved variety. Hardy to 15-20F. view plant information #1020

Spiral Ginger

6 seeds per pack. A beautiful ginger with unique, orchid-like flowers colored pink and white. The flowers emerge from the large ginger bracts in a spiraling pattern. Portions of the stalk are edible and are used to make a type of beverage. Tropical. #1094

Calabash Tree

8 seeds per pack. Small or medium sized tropical tree producing large and heavy, round, hard-shelled fruits that are dried and used as marracas. Tree is a commonly planted ornamental in tropical regions. view plant information #226

White Datura

12-20 seeds per pack. A less-common Datura having ghostly white, trumpet-like flowers. The beautiful blooms can grow up to and over 6". Short, shrubby and trailing growth pattern, usually to no more than a foot or two. This particular species does very well in wet and swampy areas. All parts of the plant are toxic to ingest. #1077

Double Purple Datura

10-15 seeds per pack. A breathtaking flower and one of the most beautiful of the Datura's. The Double Purple produces huge trumpet-like flowers with a white and purple fringed color and a double petal. Amazing blooms and very fragrant during the evening hours! Hardy to short frosts. Can be grown in containers. All parts of the plant are toxic to ingest. view plant information #1041

White Datura

12-25 seeds per pack. A breathtaking flowering shrub producing huge trumpet-like flowers with a beautiful snow white color. Similar to some of the Brugmansia's, except the flowers open more upright. Amazing blooms and very fragrant during the evening hours! Hardy to short frosts. Can be grown in containers. Grows to 3-5ft. All parts of the plant are toxic to ingest. #1059

10-15 seeds per pack. A fairly rare Datura, having long, trumpet-like flowers with white petals. Similar to some of the Brugmansia's, except the flowers open more upright. Hardy to short frosts. Can be grown in containers. Grows to 3-5ft. All parts of the plant are toxic to ingest. #1083

10-15 seeds per pack. A distinctive Datura, having trumpet shaped, white flowers with petals that are slightly twisted, looking a bit like a pinwheel. Similar to some of the Brugmansia's, except the flowers open more upright. Hardy to short frosts. Can be grown in containers. Grows to 3-5ft. All parts of the plant are toxic to ingest. #1084

White Poinciana

5 seeds per pack. An ultra exotic poinciana featuring large, gorgeous white flowers. The tree is also noted for its bottle-like, caudiciform trunk, quite unlike its common relative D. regia. Hardy probably only to 32F. Native to Madagascar. #2578

Royal Poinciana

10 seeds per pack. Regal tropical tree commonly planted as an ornamental along streets and in parks throughout the tropics. Its ornate, red-orange-yellow flowers and graceful canopy find it as one of the most popular tropical ornamentals. view plant information #279

Pink Wild Pear

5 seeds per pack. A beautiful South African ornamental with large pink to white flowers. Its common name derives not from its fruit, but from the flowers, which are likened to flowering pears. Fast growing. Shrubby growth to 6-12 ft. Subtropical and likely hardy to very short frosts. #2559

Large Leafed Dragon Tree

5 seeds per pack. A less common dragon tree native to southern portions of Africa. Has long, glossy, thick leaves very reminiscent of the ti plant. Popular for landscape use. Can bear large numbers of small berries that are popular with birds. Unknown hardiness. #2555

Dragon Tree

10 seeds per pack. Exotic Agave relative native to the Canary Islands. Known for its interesting growth pattern and pretty, palm-like foliage. Name comes from the red sap, once used in medicine and ancient witchcraft. Hardy to the low 20's (F), sometimes grown as a houseplant in cold climates. #842

Golden Barrel Cactus

10-15 seeds per pack. One of the most recognizable cacti in the world, the Golden Barrel has large, round stems that can grow to three feet. The green gloves are covered in firm, golden spines, giving the plant a golden glow. Fast growing for a cactus. Hardy to 15F for brief periods. #2548

Sunshine Coral Tree

6 seeds per pack. One of the beautiful tropical coral tree, so popular as an ornamental in warmer climates. This species produces bright and sunny orange-red blooms with the typically beautiful coral tree appearance. Tree is often leafless when blooms appear. Medium sized tree to 20-30ft. Seeds are poisonous if eaten. #1071

Mexican Shower Tree

ON SALE! 6 seeds per pack. Seeds are from the classic Coral Tree, a gorgeous ornamental with torch-like red blooms that can reach 6-12". Tree is often leafless when blooms appear. Medium sized tree to 20-30ft. Seeds are poisonous if eaten. #1073

Pink Torch Ginger

10 seeds per pack. Seeds are of the fabled tropical pink torch ginger, renowned for its pink flower bracts which grow atop stems several feet long. Clumping growth habit. Herbaceous, hardy to 32F but roots can be used to resprout in colder areas. The young buds are spicy, edible, and popular for use in some southeast Asian dishes. #1053

Silver Dollar Eucalyptus

100-200 seeds per pack. A beautiful eucalyptus with similarities to the Silver Mountain Gum. Known for its gray-silver colored, fragrant, circular leaves which are used in floral displays. Grows to 15-40 ft, hardy to around 15F. Attractive as a landscape ornamental or as an aromatic plant. #2553

Indian Banyan Tree

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 6/11/2012. 12-20 seeds per pack. A famous tree, easily recognizable by its large aerial roots which grow down from branches. It is easily grown as a houseplant but can be grown outdoors in areas without much frost. In its natural environment it begins life as an epiphyte before developing into a freestanding tree. Similar in appearance to the rubber tree. #1044

Bo Tree

15-25 seeds per pack. The Bo Tree is a fig native to India. It is best known for its sacred place in Buddhism and Hinduism. It is said that under this species of tree the first Buddha attained enlightenment. Can grow to 90ft, and does well in moderate rain or tropical climates. The fruits are edible but not highly esteemed. Hardy to around 32F. view plant information #1008

Ocotillo

8 seeds per pack. Native to the Southwestern U.S. deserts, the ocotillo is a popular, tough and hardy ornamental. Features attractive, orange-tufted flowers that appear at the ends of branches during blooming season. The brances are sometimes used as living fences. Once established, plants need virtually no water. Highly drought and heat tolerant. Hardy to 0F. #2508

Tiny Elephant's Feet

10 seeds per pack. A small and exotic succulent, a "living rock", with clumping leaves that look like elephant's feet. Grows to only 1" tall and thrives with little water in cool to warm climates. Hardy to 28F. Bright, 1" purple blooms may appear during the warmer season. Seeds are tiny. #2546

Gardenia

10-20 seeds per pack. The common gardenia is a well-known tropical, loved both for its ornamental look and its heavenly scented white flowers. The glossy-leaved shrub may grow to 4-6ft. The fluffy white flowers are borne during warmer months and have the unmistakable gardenia fragrance. Hardy to 20F. #1068

Gummy Gardenia

5 seeds per pack. A wild gardenia native to southern Africa. Similar to G. thunbergia, but with smaller fruits. Flowers are large, white, and sweetly fragrant. Shrubby growth to several feet. Unknown frost hardiness, but likely hardy to brief frosts. #2561

White Gardenia

5 seeds per pack. Medium sized bush producing beautiful and intensely fragrant white flowers. The flowers are followed by large, rounded fruits. Flowers grow to a few inches across and the bush flowers for several months during the warmer season. Hardy to light frosts. Grows to 5-10ft. view plant information #209

Transvaal Gardenia

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 6/18/2012. 5 seeds per pack. Seeds are of the subspecies spathulifolia. A shrubby, evergreen gardenia with large, beautifully fragrant white flowers. Similar to G. thunbergia. The flowers change to orange as they die back. Distinct from its close relatives by its hard, ribbed gray fruits. Shrubby growth to several feet. Likely hardy to very brief frosts. #2562

Madre de Cacao

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 6/23/2012. 8 seeds per pack. A very fast-growing leguminous tree and one of the most important multi-purpose trees in the tropical world. The trees are commonly used for shading (particularly of cacao, hence the common name), live fences, reforestation, insect repellent properties and for various medicinal uses. Grows to 30ft, hardiness unknown. #2504

Lignum Vitae

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 5/26/2012. 6 seeds per pack. Beautiful evergreen tropical known for its extremely dense and heavy hardwood, used in woodworking. The tree is ornamental as well, with pretty purple flowers in season. Native to the Caribbean, its numbers have severely diminished due to harvesting. Also used medicinally. view plant information #890

Poor Man's Parasol

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 5/31/2012. 10-15 seeds per pack. Medium sized shrubby plant known for its huge green leaves that can be several feet in width. The poor man's parasol is a quite striking plant in the garden. Hardy to 25-32F. Grows well in part-shade/filtered sun. view plant information #828

Firecracker Heliconia

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 6/24/2012. 5 seeds per pack. A strange heliconia with huge inflorescences that can reach four feet! Contains blood red bracts, tightly packed atop one another. Truly a strange and exotic tropical sight when in bloom. Plant can reach up to 15-20ft. Hardy to the 30's (F). #2524

Parrot's Beak Heliconia

5 seeds per pack. A tropical ornamental grown for its large, brightly colored, orange and yellow flowers. The flowers have the typical heliconia look, with colorful bracts. Leaves are large, glossy and ornamental as well. Prefers shady and damp locations. Hardy to 32-35F. Shows vigorous growth in tropical climates and is one of the easier heliconia's to grow. #2538

5 seeds per pack. A deeply beautiful tropical heliconia with upright bracts mostly red in color, with orange-yellow interiors and pink tinges. This species is the parent for a number of cultivated hybrids. Grows to 6-7ft. Hardy to the low 30's (F). #1085

Rainbow Heliconia

5 seeds per pack. A very showy Heliconia with large flower bracts that are a rainbow of pink, red, and green. Can grow to 12ft. Best in tropical or subtropical climates without freezes. A gorgeous plant having a classic "tropical" look. #1046

Beach Hibiscus

10 seeds per pack. A fairly common tropical Hibiscus that often finds its home near shorelines and beaches. Also drought tolerant, this tropical beauty has bright yellow flowers which change to orange and finally red before closing by the end of the day. This species is also used for bonsai. view plant information #283

True Indigo

20-30 seeds per pack. Small bushy tree to 15ft with exotic pink-purple flower tufts. This plant is the original source of indigo dye and has been cultivated for centuries. Will stand brief frosts, makes for a good shade plant. Indigo is also a legume and can be planted as a nitrogen fixer to improve soil. #1028

Blue Jacaranda

50-100 seeds per pack. Stunning subtropical/tropical tree grown for its gorgeous blue-purple flower blooms that cover the tree in season. Hardy to about 20-22F. One of the most famous and popular of the subtropical flowering trees. #834

Sausage Tree

5 seeds per pack. Strange ornamental subtropical/tropical tree, producing large 12-18" sausage fruits that dangle from the tree. Fruits are preceded by beautiful red flowers. view plant information #212

Tropical Crepe Myrtle

15-20 seeds per pack. A well known tropical ornamental, grown for its profuse pink to purple flower blooms. The colorful blooms can blanket branches throughout the season. A small to medium sized tree from 10-50 ft. Native to portions of southeast Asia. This species is best grown in freeze free climates. #2583

Pride of India

Item is out of stock. Estimated in stock: 6/23/2012. 15-25 seeds per pack. A gorgeous, violet blooming crepe myrtle known for its huge masses of bright flowers which bloom for extended periods. Popular as a street ornamental in Asia and much of the tropical and subtropical world. Can grow to 80ft, but often remains shorter. Shows some frost hardiness. #2506

Sun Conebush

5 seeds per pack. Part of the Protea family and a popular, though less celebrated ornamental. A slow growing 3-6 ft shrub with colorful, long lasting yellow to silver colored flowers. Fairly easy to grow and tough once established. Grows well in cooler and subtropical gardens without hard freezes. #2558

Living Stone

10 seeds per pack. A tiny succulent with highly decorative leaves that look like small mottled stones. No two plants are alike, with leaves having varying, exotic, vein-like patterns on their tips. Grows to just 1". Has small, snow white flowers. Not freeze hardy. Seeds are very tiny. #2547

Living Stone

NEW! 10 seeds per pack. One of the strange living stone plants of South Africa. Hardy to the mid 20's F. Grows well in a container indoors or outside in dry subtropical or tropical climates. Needs very minimal water. Has pretty yellow flowers that appear during warmer months. #2590

Living Stone

NEW! 10 seeds per pack. One of the strange living stone plants of South Africa. Hardy to 25F. Needs very minimal water. Grows quite well in a container indoors or outside in dry subtropical or tropical climates. This species features attractive white flowers. #2591

Lilac Lycianthes

15-25 seeds per pack. A rare ornamental related to the potato bush. This species is native to Central America and grows into a bushy habit with lilac-colored flowers somewhat like the potato bush. Bright red fruits follow. Hardy to the 20's. Great in sun or shade. #1035

Tea Tree

150-300 seeds per pack. The famous Australian-native Tea Tree is well-known for its antiseptic and aromatic oil which has a variety of uses medicinally. The oil has numerous topical uses---to treat various infections and skin problems. The oil is also aromatic and is sometimes added to soaps and similar products. A graceful tree in appearance, it grows to 10-30ft and is hardy to around 20F. #1025

Gray Honey Myrtle

75-125 seeds per pack. Small bushy tree known for its beautiful silver foliage and yellow bottlebrush flowers. Hardy to the upper 20's, very drought tolerant. view plant information #830

New Zealand Christmas Tree

15-25 seeds per pack. A common tree of coastal New Zealand and now popular as an ornamental in subtropical and tropical areas. Features profuse, vibrant red colored blooms which blanket the leaves and branches. A tough tree once established, it will survive light freezes and grows fairly well in poor soils. Tolerant of salt spray. Shrubby growth to 20-30 ft. #2574