Plant Database

Arboretum All-Star Plant Database

Search the Arboretum All-Star plant database to find the All-Star plant perfect for your garden. On your desktop or laptop screen, select possible filters in the right-hand navigation area and hit apply or simply peruse through all 100 plants. On your phone, find the filter by scrolling down to where you see the "Plant Database Filter" button, click on it to see your filter options. Enjoy! 

 

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Japanese silver grass

Japanese silver grass

Latin Name
Miscanthus sinensis (dwarf varieties)
Description

Leaves may turn red, orange, and yellow in the fall; many varieties are available, with different leaf patterns and a range of sizes; thrives in clay soil.

pine muhly

pine muhly

Latin Name
Muhlenbergia dubia
Description

Great accent plant for a low-water garden; requires little maintenance; adds texture and movement to the garden; flower stalks persist and look attractive year round.

deergrass

deergrass

Latin Name
Muhlenbergia rigens
Description

California native plant; makes a low informal screen; needs almost no maintenance; remove old leaves at any time; adds texture and movement to the garden.

walking iris

walking iris

Latin Name
Neomarica caerulea
Description

Accent plant with arching, sword-like leaves; produces clusters of gorgeous, intricately-patterned, violet-blue flowers; blooms repeatedly in partial shade during the hottest part of the summer.

dwarf oregano

dwarf oregano

Latin Name
Origanum vulgare ‘Betty Rollins’
Description

Pink tubular flowers attract butterflies from mid-summer to early fall; low-maintenance groundcover; leaves can be used in cooking.