Costa Farms - Plant Library

African Mask or Alocasia amazonica (Alocasia Poly)

Alocasia Poly is a stunning houseplant. The dark, shield-shaped foliage is accentuated by white veins running throughout the leaves. The plant will flower occasionally, sending up a spike w...

Agastache

This lovely plant is sometimes referred to as anise hyssop or hummingbird mint because of its aromatic foliage. The violet-blue bottlebrush-like flower spikes, which appear in summer and au...

Ajuga

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

Allamanda, Yellow Bell, Golden Trumpet, Buttercup Flower

Allamanda comes from South America and is a flamboyant tropical shrub often grown as a vine. In warm-winter areas, it's a fast grower and flowers profusely all summer and autumn. In cold-win...

Aloe Vera or Medicine Plant (Aloe barbadensis)

Aloe vera or Aloe barbadensis is a semitropical succulent plant grown as a houseplant in most of North America. (It can be grown outdoors in frost-free areas.) As a houseplant, it's ...

Alstroemeria

Alstroemerias are best known as cut flowers, where their rich colors and lovely veining grace vases and floral design for two weeks or more. But these plants can also be grown in the garden....

Alternanthera

Alternanthera is an ideal plant for adding a bold splash of color to the front of the border or in beds and containers. 'Red Thread' and 'Brazilian Red Hots' are two of the varieties you're ...

Angelonia or Summer snapdragon (Angelonia angustifolia)

One of the best container plants for hot, sunny spots, angelonia shows off for months with beautiful spikes of purple, pink, or white flowers. It's a strong performer in containers as well a...

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...

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

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...

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

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...