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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...