Common name:Montebretia
Botanical name:Crocosmia X crocosmiiflora

Montebretia is a bulb, closely resembling gladiolus. Vertical, strap like leaves grow to 3' tall. Brilliant red, coral/apricot, red, red-orange, or bright yellow flowers sit on top of arching stalks during the summer. Plants may wither in winter but come back in spring. It requires sun to part shade. Once this plant is established, it requires little or no summer watering. This plant performs well in containers as it is considered invasive in some areas.

Common name:Arnold Crabapple
Botanical name:Malus X arnoldiana

Malus 'Arnoldiana' is a deciduous tree. Grows broad to 20 ft. by 30 ft. Flowers have red buds that open to single pink flowers that fade to white, and are fragrant.

Common name:Japanese Lace Fern
Botanical name:Polystichum X bicknellii

Polystichum setuosum grows 2'-3' tall and 3' wide. This finely cut, dense, lacy-looking plant has dark green fronds.

Common name:Variegated Japanese Sedge
Botanical name:Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'

This low-growing, clumping grass consists of strap-like foliage that have a broad yellow stripe down the center with green margins. This grass needs a medium amount of watering and more during hot summer months. It prefers light shade and part sun. Plant near a water feature. It reaches about 1'-2' tall. This plant is fire prone. Please use caution when planting near your home.