Not truly in the Oregano family, mexican mint or Coleus amboinicus is actually a perennial succulent from the mint family that is used for the same culinary purposes as oregano. Although it is often grown as a houseplant, mexican mint can be grown in the garden in warm weather. The flavor is exceptionally strong, so use a moderate amount of mexican mint when cooking.

Strawberry saxifrage (Saxifraga stolonifera) is an altitude-tolerant evergreen perennial that survives at elevations as high as 4500 m, thanks to its tendency to grow low to the ground and survive high winds. This plant is often used as ground cover because of its round leaves that appear gold in the sunlight but green in the shade. The stolons develop hundreds of small plantlets, which can root and become new strawberry saxifrage plants.

Calico aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum) is a flowering plant that grows in fields, at the edges of forests, and in meadows. Calico aster is native to eastern North America. It is popularly planted in gardens for its colorful flowers.

Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus) is a flowering buttercup species native to the eastern Mediterranean region. It is known to tolerate lower temperatures than many buttercup species. The persian buttercup is a popular ornamental plant for its attractive blossoms.

Flame lily (Gloriosa superba) is a climbing flowering plant also known as the tiger claw, fire lily, and creeping lily. Flame lily attracts sunbirds and butterflies. This plant is extremely toxic when ingested.

Mandevilla sanderi, colloquially known as brazilian jasmine, is an ornamental perennial vine native to South America. Its velvety flowers are most often white, scarlet or pink in color. Brazilian jasmine contains white latex, which is toxic and can have an irritating effect when it comes in contact with skin or eyes.

Wild sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis) is a flowering shrub often found in hardwood forests. The blossoms develop into dark blueberries during the summer and bees can pollinate it.

The trumpet creeper is a flowering plant that climbs as it grows. It gets its nickname from its bright flowers, which are shaped like long trumpet bells. The shape matches them well with the hummingbirds that love to visit for the nectar. The trumpet creeper is originally native to eastern North America.

Plains coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) is an annual flowering plant common to Canada, the United States, and China. Plains coreopsis grows along roadsides and agricultural fields. Plains coreopsis is cultivated in gardens and prefers well-drained sandy soils. The blossoms can be made into mahogany dye.

Edging lobelia (Lobelia erinus) is a native South African flowering plant related to the bellflower. Edging lobelia is a popular garden plant for ornamental purposes and is often cultivated in hanging baskets and planters. Edging lobelia can be damaged by frost and cold temperatures and grows best in temperate climates.

Cape honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis) is a flowering plant native to South Africa. Despite the word honeysuckle occurring in its common name, the cape honeysuckle is not related to the honeysuckle. Cape honeysuckle is often planted in garden hedgerows and is considered an invasive species in some regions.

Edible banana (Musa acuminata) is an edible evergreen perennial plant native to Southwest Asia. Some people may perceive edible banana to be a tree, but it is a perennial plant. Edible banana is one of the earlier domesticated plants by humans in the history of evolution. The cultivation of these plants for fruit is a major industry. They are also cultivated as ornamental plants.

White Ginger Lily (Hedychium coronarium) is a perennial plant that produces fragrant, white butterfly-like flowers in late summer to early fall. When not in bloom the attractive foliage makes this a popular patio plant. White Ginger Lily requires frost-free conditions to grow.

Common bean is one of the most widely produced cash crops in the world, with 23.6 million tons grown in 2016. China is the largest producer of common bean, accounting for 79% of the market share. While common bean is known as a staple food source, the leaves can be used to trap bedbugs and the beans are widely used in a type of fortune-telling called "pharmancy".

Baby sun rose (Mesembryanthemum cordifolium) is a succulent species native to South Africa. Baby sun rose is primarily planted for ornamental purposes in gardens and urban spaces. This species is considered fast-growing and is often planted as ground cover in flower boxes and public areas. It can be easily propagated from cuttings and outcompetes weeds when grown in the same area.

The spider plant is a green perennial plant with long, thin leaves that earn it another name, "ribbon plant." It has spread far from its native Africa because it is easy to care for. Since spider plants grow well in partial or full shade, they have become popular houseplants.

The pink quill is an easy-to-care-for houseplant in the bromeliad family. This tropical air plant can be grown on bark or in a pot. The beautiful pink bloom is large compared to the small size of the plant. The pink bloom is not technically a flower but is long-lasting. As the flower fades, small pups will grow on the sides of the mother plant and the bloom will die.

Spineless yucca (*Yucca gigantea*) is a flowering evergreen shrub. It is evolutionarily related to asparagus, although its appearance does not indicate this fact. Spineless yucca grows in warm climates throughout Central America and nearby islands. When growing spineless yucca as a houseplant, it is important not to overwater the plant.

Western blue-eyed grass is a perennial flowering grass native to California. It reseeds easily and can also be grown from rhizomes. This plant grows small purple-blue flowers and is summer-drought tolerant, making it a nice choice for border edges and tree lines.

Though it is poisonous to dogs, cats, and horses, showy milkweed provides an extremely important food source to the monarch and other types of butterflies. It can be very invasive and in most areas is considered a weed. The fluffy "floss" from showy milkweed, however, has similar properties to goose down - it is now being cultivated as a cheaper alternative for jacket and sleeping-bag insulation.