Costa Farms - Plant Library

Acalypha wilkesiana [Copperleaf]

This plant is a tender perennial in most of Florida. Its' mottled leaves make this plant an attractive part of the landscape. The leaves vary in color including purple, red, bronze and gr...

Achillea [Yarrow]

Achillea is a joy to the gardener for its undemanding adaptive nature and its eagerness to perform abundantly throughout the summer. The foliage is fern-like and aromatic. Keeping this pla...

Acorus [Sweet Flag]

At first glance, a colony of Sweet Flag may resemble cattail or Blue Flag Iris; however, its bright green, sword-shaped leaves bearing a greenish-yellow, finger-like structure set it apart f...

Adenium obesum [Desert Rose]

The Desert Rose is a succulent native of South Africa. It resembles a rose tree and produces lovely pink blooms. Desert rose prefers growing in warm conditions, so it is a good outdoor speci...

Adonidia merrillii [Adonidia Palm, Christmas Palm, Manila Palm]

Adonidia Palm is one of the most attractive indoor plants that can be used in an interiorscape design. Its' slender grey trunk is topped with bright green foliage throughout the year. This p...

Agastache [Anise Hyssop]

This lovely plant is sometimes referred to as Anise Hyssop or Hummingbird Mint. Agastache's aromatic foliage and bottlebrush like flower spikes fill the air with a mint fragrance that is irr...

Agastache hybrida [Agastache, Hummingbird Mints]

Agastache belongs to the mint family. It is also known by its common name; Anise Hyssop. This blue-flowered plant smells like anise or licorice. Anise Hyssop is a versatile plant that will ...

Aglaonema [Chinese Evergreen]

Aglaonemas are commonly known as Chinese Evergreens due to their cultivation in China for centuries prior to being introduced to Europe and the Americas. They are one of the most recognizabl...

Ajuga [Bugleweed]

Ajuga is a quick-spreading, thick leaved groundcover suited to sunny or shady gardens. A multitude of varieties allows for the choice of green, purple or multi-hued foliage. All varieties ha...

Alcea [Hollyhock]

An old-fashioned favorite for traditional perennial gardens. An elegant, long-season display of showy blooms. Adds a touch of class to any garden planting. Attracts butterflies to the garden...

Allamanda cathartica L. [Yellow Bell, Golden Trumpet, Buttercup Flower]

The Allamanda originated in Brazil and is a genus of tropical shrubs and vines. It is also known as the Yellow Bell, Golden Trumpet or Buttercup Flower, because of its bright blooms. It is a...

Allyssum [Madwort]

The various Alyssums have been known for a long time as one of the best, if not the best, edging plant for borders of all kinds. They have been combined with Darwin Tulips, with Rock Cress (...

Alocasia amazonica [African Mask, Alocasia Poly]

Alocasia Poly is a stunning houseplant. The dark foliage is accentuated by the white veins running throughout the leaves. The plant will flower occasionally by sending up a spike with a ligh...

Aloe barbadensis Mill [Aloe Vera, Medicine Plant]

Aloe vera or Aloe barbadensis is a semitropical succulent plant. It may only be grown outdoors in areas where there is no chance of freezing (USDA zones 10-11) . However, they make excellen...

Alstroemeria

Alstroemerias are best known as cut flowers, where their rich colors and lovely veining grace many a vase, where they'll last for as long as two weeks. But they can also be grown in the gard...

Alstroemeria [Peruvian Lily]

Alstroemerias are native to South America and add a wonderful tropical feel to the landscape. Flowers are ideal for cutting and can last a couple of weeks in a vase. In the garden they bloom...

Alternanthera

Red Thread' and 'Brazilian Red Hots' are two very colorful varieties. Their brilliant colors intensify when exposed to full sun. The foliage is variegated with purple and fuchsia. These var...

Ananas comosus [Nanas, Pina, Pineapple]

Anana pineapples are part of the bromelliad family. The pineapple was introduced to Europeans by Christopher Columbus approximately 500 years ago, upon his return from the Americas. This pla...

Anemone [Windflower]

These daisy-like flowers of blue, pink and white hold themselves a mere 2-4” above dark green leathery foliage in April and May. Grown from tubers planted in the fall, they will also self-se...

Angelonia [Narrowleaf Angelonia]

Charming snapdragon-like flowers bloom profusely on upright stems, providing a colorful display in landscape beds or containers. This plant is extremely valuable for its heat tolerance and ...

Angelonia angustifolia [Summer snapdragon]

This hearty plant will last through the summer months as well as moderately cold weather. Let soil dry about 90% until watering again. This is a great plant for the landscape or it can als...

Anigozanthos flavidus [Kanga Paw, Kangaroo Paw]

Kanga Paws, also known as Kangaroo Paw, are brightly-colored, large, vividly colored, velvety flowers with no fragrance. Kangaroo Paws have a sturdy stem, which is a natural perch and makes ...

Anthurium [Flamingo Flower, Pigtail Plant]

Anthuriums are subtropical favorites with varieties growing in such diverse areas as South America and the Pacific. They are perfect as cut flowers or as potted plants in varying sizes. They...

Aquilegia [Columbine]

Delightful alpine Columbine has pretty, nodding, deep blue flowers. Leaves resemble grayish buttercup foliage as they unfurl. The flowers are loved by hummingbirds....

Arabis [Rockcress]

A charming and somewhat rare little plant native to California coastal regions. Intense rose-purple blooms appearing in spring are sweetly fragrant and a favorite of local butterflies. Charm...

Aralia [Ming, Fabian]

Aralias are a genus comprised of about 40 different species of ornamental shrubs and evergreen trees. Grown indoors for over a century,they are a favorite because of their feathery leaves an...

Araucaria heterophylla [Norfolk Island Pine]

The Norfolk Island Pine is a native of Norfolk Island which is located between New Caledonia and the South Pacific. It has grown in popularity as a live indoor holiday tree. To enjoy the pla...

Armeria [Thrift]

A small, tidy plant, it covers itself with adorable bobbing pink flowers. It's a charming groundcover, edging plant, or rock garden feature. When planted in large groups, it forms a mat of a...

Artemisia [Wormwood]

Excellent choice for dry locations or sunny areas with poor soil conditions. Gorgeous silver, fern-like foliage adds a cool sparkle to the landscape. A perfect contrast to green plants or br...

Asclepias tuberosa [Butterfly Weed]

The bright tangerine orange flowers of Asclepias tuberosa, affectionately known to gardeners as Butterfly weed, brighten up the perennial garden for three months. Flowers begin to open on f...

Asparagus densiflorus [Asparagus Fern, Sprengeri Fern]

The Asparagus Fern looks like a fern, but it is not considered a true fern since it does not reproduce using spores. The apple green color of the Asparagus provides a great contrast with oth...

Asplenium nidus [Bird's Nest Fern]

The Bird Nest fern offers a unique and fun look to any room in the home. Its ruffled edges and wavy leaves make it an attractive centerpiece for any area or container plant arrangement. Lik...

Aster

Dependable selection produces a mass of daisies. Provides a welcome burst of color to the late season landscape. The flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Wonderful for mixed borders an...

Aster [Purple Henry]

Asters are a beautiful choice for late summer and fall color. Purple Henry 1 produces a bright purple flower. It is a early, double flowering plant with a medium growing intensity and a c...

Astilbe [Plume Flower]

Orchid–purple plumes fade to lavender as the flower matures. Form of the spent flower remains strongly architectural in the garden for several months....

Azalea

Azaleas are popular in gardens throughout the world for their glossy foliage and eye-catching clusters of funnel-like blooms. These same features in Florist Azaleas make them a wonderful cho...