False christmas cactus gets its name from its flowering season; producing red purple pink or white flowers from fall to winter. Native to a small coastal strip on the east of Brazil this cactus prefers the shade and humidity of jungle conditions. In the wild hummingbirds pollinate the flowers.

Evergreen candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is a flowering plant native to Southern Europe. The Latin name Iberis sempervirens refers to the plant's appearance and means 'always green.' evergreen candytuft is popular in gardens due to the aesthetic value of its blossoms.

The common name, garden Catchfly, refers to the plant’s sticky stems, which may indeed catch small insects. These perennials were imported to the US from Europe for gardens, but have naturalized across the new continent and are listed as invasive in Alaska.

The chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) is a flowering shrub that thrives in subtropical regions. While it prefers full sun, it can grow with partial shade and tolerate temperatures as low as -23 ℃. The chaste tree has been cultivated in Europe dating back to Ancient Greece. Modern use focuses on creating essential oils from the leaves and fruits.

Chinese cymbidium (Cymbidium sinense) is a tropical orchid species native to southern China. Chinese cymbidium grows best in lowland humid forests in rich soils. This species is often grown as a houseplant in well-drained rich soil in pots.

Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is a slender straight and narrow-leafed annual that produces sky-blue flowers in summer. After blooming each flower produces a seed pod of 4 to 10 seeds. Flax is cultivated for its fiber linseed oil and edible seeds. It prefers full sun and cool weather and will grow from 61 to 91 cm tall.

Primrose jasmine (Jasminum mesnyi) is a large shrub that can climb trellises. Its arching branches bear piles of yellow, fragrant flowers. It's often planted in mass plantings and hedges. Primrose jasmine is used to control erosion or as cover for unsightly structures.

Orange lily (Lilium bulbiferum) is a flowering herbaceous lily species native to Europe. This species is toxic to cats. Its scientific name means "bearing bulbs." orange lily is the symbol of the Orange Order, a protestant fraternal order in Ireland.

Orange cestrum is fascinating because of its appearance, it has trumpet-shaped flowers and their petals' tips form a shape similar to a star. This plant's colors vary from golden yellow to orange. It is known to emit a citrusy fragrance at night.

Flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum) is a low-growing annual that attracts butterflies bees and birds. Fragrant aster-like flowers blooming from spring to fall are usually vibrant blue but can also be white or pink. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade is resistant to deer and rabbits and makes a colorful addition to any garden. 15 to 30 cm in height.

The garden phlox is a flowering plant that is native to the United States. The name, phlox, comes from the Latin for "flame," reflecting its bright colors. Garden phlox flowers can become important food sources for insects and hummingbirds.

Maypop (Passiflora incarnata) is a perennial vine that grows quickly and is native to the southern United States. It can be used commercially as a flavoring agent, and the fruit has traditionally been used in making sweet items, such as juices, pies, and desserts. Maypop is highly flammable, so it should not be planted near the house in areas prone to wildfires.

Large-leaved lime is a plant species native to Europe. Ironically, it grows in soils rich in the mineral called lime. This species' scientific name, Tilia platyphyllos, means "broad leaves." It is widely cultivated around the world as an ornamental tree, often planted in parks and city streets because of its hardy, versatile nature. Wood from the large-leaved lime is used for carving. It is an old species: its fossilized remains have been found in Turkey from the Pliocene epoch.

Golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) is a plant that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is at its peak during the middle of the summer. Golden shower tree is both the national flower and tree of Thailand. The Latin name "Cassia" comes from "Kassia", which means "fragrant plant." It holds a sacred place in scriptures like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Glory bower (Volkameria inermis) can be found growing natively in Southeast Asia, India, Australia, and some Pacific Islands. Its evergreen branches can take the form of a bush or a climber. Its tough nature and good response to trimming make it a great selection for creating topiaries or hedges. The flowers are so fragrant that they often overwhelm other scents in the area!

Baby primrose is a dainty flowering evergreen plant. It is easy to care for, with little maintenance except for regular watering. It grows quickly and blooms early in spring. All parts of this plant are considered toxic.

Devil's trumpet (Datura metel) is a highly toxic annual species. Devil's trumpet ingestion can cause headaches, hallucinations, coma, and death. In spite of its toxicity, it is sometimes grown as an ornamental flower.

Carpet sedum (Sedum lineare) is also known as variegated stonecrop and needle stonecrop. It’s an exceedingly low-maintenance plant. In fact, one of the reasons it’s called stonecrop is that farmers have joked that “only stones need less care than sedum.” Another reason is the plant is often found growing over stones and rocks.

Red powderpuff (Calliandra haematocephala) is a flowering plant also known as the fairy duster for obvious reasons. Each "feather" in the flower's puffball is a stamen. Red powderpuff is native to tropical regions of South America, though it can survive short periods of freezing temperatures. Caterpillars often feed upon this species. Its specific epithet means "blood-red head" in reference to the round red flower, though some examples have lighter-colored flowers that don't fit the moniker quite as well.

Amazon Lily (Eucharis amazonica) is a perennial native to Peru which has also been naturalized in Venezuela, Mexico, and many tropical islands. It grows as much as 75 cm in height, with large waxy leaves and fragrant flowers. The name amazon Lily is often also used for the Eucharis genus in general, which can cause some confusion.