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  • Narrowleaf zinnia Zinnia angustifolia

    This charming annual brings a splash of color to your garden with its petite, daisy like flowers. It is a tough...

  • Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus

    Nasturtiums are cheerful, fast growing annuals that bring a splash of color to any garden. They are incredibly easy...

  • Natal Plum Carissa macrocarpa

    The Natal plum is a tough, evergreen shrub that produces fragrant white flowers and edible red fruit. It makes a...

  • Neem Azadirachta indica

    The neem tree is a fast growing evergreen known for its medicinal and insecticidal properties. It thrives in...

  • Neon Philodendron Philodendron hederaceum

    The Neon Philodendron is a vibrant, vining houseplant known for its striking chartreuse foliage. It is a popular...

  • Neptune grass Posidonia oceanica

    Neptune grass is a vital seagrass species that forms massive underwater meadows in the Mediterranean Sea. It plays a...

  • Netted iris Iris reticulata

    These charming little irises are some of the first signs of spring. They grow from small bulbs and produce vibrant,...

  • Never Never Plant Ctenanthe setosa

    The Never Never Plant is a beautiful tropical relative of the prayer plant family. It is famous for its striking,...

  • New England aster Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

    The New England aster is a stunning perennial that brings vibrant color to late summer and autumn gardens. It is a...

  • New York fern Amauropelta noveboracensis

    The New York fern is a lovely deciduous plant that thrives in moist, shaded woodlands. It spreads through...

  • New Zealand flax Phormium tenax

    This striking plant is native to New Zealand and features long, sword like leaves that add a bold architectural...

  • New Zealand hebe Veronica speciosa

    This lovely evergreen shrub is native to New Zealand and brings a nice touch of color to your garden. It produces...

  • Night blooming jasmine Cestrum nocturnum

    This shrub is famous for the intensely sweet fragrance its flowers release after dark. It is a fast grower that...

  • Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius

    Ninebark is a hardy deciduous shrub known for its beautiful peeling bark and clusters of delicate flowers. It is a...

  • Nipa palm Nypa fruticans

    The Nipa palm is a unique mangrove species that thrives in brackish water environments. It grows in dense colonies...

  • Nipplewort Lapsana communis

    Nipplewort is a common annual herb often found in woodland edges and disturbed soil. It produces small, yellow,...

  • Norfolk Island pine Araucaria heterophylla

    This elegant conifer brings a touch of the tropics to your home with its symmetrical, tiered branches. It is not a...

  • North American pitcher plant Sarracenia

    These fascinating carnivorous plants capture insects in their tubular, nectar-lined leaves. They are native to boggy...

  • Northern maidenhair fern Adiantum pedatum

    This elegant fern is a woodland native that loves cool, shaded spots in the garden. It features delicate, fan shaped...

  • Northern red oak Quercus rubra

    The northern red oak is a majestic, fast growing tree known for its impressive size and brilliant fall color. It is...

  • Northern sea oats Chasmanthium latifolium

    Northern sea oats is a lovely native grass that brings a graceful, woodland feel to your garden. It is best known...

  • Northern spicebush Lindera benzoin

    The northern spicebush is a lovely deciduous shrub that brings early spring color to woodland gardens. It produces...

  • Northern starflower Lysimachia borealis

    This charming woodland wildflower is a delight to find in cool, moist forests. It features a delicate whorl of...

  • Northern white cedar Thuja occidentalis

    This hardy evergreen is a classic choice for privacy screens and hedges in cooler climates. It features a dense,...

  • Norway maple Acer platanoides

    The Norway maple is a hardy, deciduous tree known for its dense canopy and broad, five-lobed leaves. It's often...

  • Norway spruce Picea abies

    The Norway spruce is a classic, fast growing evergreen that brings a stately presence to any landscape. It is well...

  • Nutmeg Myristica fragrans

    Nutmeg is a beautiful tropical evergreen tree known for its aromatic seeds. It thrives in warm, humid climates and...