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- Talipot palm Corypha umbraculifera
The Talipot palm is a massive, monocarpic giant that spends decades growing before producing a spectacular, terminal...
- Tall fescue Lolium arundinaceum
Tall fescue is a hardy, cool season perennial grass often used for lawns and pastures. It is known for its deep root...
- tall oatgrass Arrhenatherum elatius
Tall oatgrass is a hardy, perennial bunchgrass that thrives in meadows and pastures. It is quite adaptable and often...
- Tamanu Calophyllum inophyllum
The tamanu tree is a beautiful, slow growing evergreen known for its glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white...
- Tamarillo Solanum betaceum
The tamarillo is a lovely, fast growing small tree that produces unique, egg shaped fruits. It thrives in mild...
- Tamarind Tamarindus indica
The tamarind is a beautiful, long-lived tropical tree prized for its tangy, edible fruit pods. It features feathery,...
- Taro Colocasia esculenta
Taro is a stunning tropical plant known for its massive, heart shaped leaves that bring a lush feel to any space. It...
- Tarragon Artemisia dracunculus
Tarragon is a lovely perennial herb known for its distinct anise flavor. It thrives in sunny spots and adds a...
- Tea Camellia sinensis
The tea plant is a lovely evergreen shrub that produces the leaves used for black, green, and white teas. It enjoys...
- Teak Tectona grandis
Teak is a majestic tropical hardwood tree known for its incredibly durable and weather resistant timber. It grows...
- Teasel Dipsacus fullonum
Teasel is a striking biennial plant known for its unique, prickly flower heads that persist long after the blooms...
- Telegraph plant Codariocalyx motorius
The telegraph plant is famous for its leaves that move in response to light and sound. It is a fascinating tropical...
- Texas bluebonnet Lupinus texensis
The Texas bluebonnet is a cheerful annual wildflower that brings iconic blue color to spring landscapes. It thrives...
- Texas Sage Leucophyllum frutescens
Texas Sage is a tough, beautiful shrub that loves the heat and puts on a show with vibrant purple flowers. It is...
- Thale cress Arabidopsis thaliana
This small flowering plant is a staple in biological research due to its short life cycle and simple genome. It...
- Thanksgiving cactus Schlumbergera truncata
The Thanksgiving cactus is a festive succulent that produces vibrant, tubular flowers in late autumn. It is an...
- Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum
This tropical beauty is famous for its massive, deeply lobed leaves that bring a lush jungle vibe to any room. It...
- Thimble Cactus Mammillaria gracilis fragilis
The thimble cactus is a charming, small succulent that forms dense clusters of tiny, cylindrical stems. It is a...
- Thimbleberry Rubus parviflorus
The thimbleberry is a wonderful native shrub that produces soft, raspberry like fruit in the summer. It spreads...
- three-nerved sandwort Moehringia trinervia
This charming little woodland plant is a member of the carnation family. It thrives in damp, shaded spots and adds a...
- Thyme Thymus vulgaris
Thyme is a hardy, fragrant herb that loves basking in the sun. It is a kitchen staple that adds wonderful flavor to...
- thyme-leaved sandwort Arenaria serpyllifolia
This charming little plant is a common annual that often pops up in sandy soils or rocky areas. It forms small mats...
- thymeleaf speedwell Veronica serpyllifolia
This charming little ground cover is a common sight in lawns and damp meadows. It spreads by creeping stems that...
- Ti Plant Cordyline fruticosa
The Ti plant is a stunning tropical shrub known for its vibrant, colorful foliage that adds a dramatic flair to any...
- Tiger Jaws Faucaria tigrina
Tiger Jaws is a charming succulent that gets its name from the spiky, toothy edges of its leaves. It stays quite...
- Tiger Lily Lilium lancifolium
The tiger lily is a classic garden favorite known for its striking, spotted blooms. It's a hardy perennial that adds...
- Tiger orchid Grammatophyllum speciosum
The tiger orchid is a massive, stunning epiphyte known for being the largest orchid species in the world. It...
- Timothy grass Phleum pratense
Timothy grass is a cool season perennial bunchgrass that is widely grown for hay and livestock feed. It thrives in...
- Titan arum Amorphophallus titanum
The Titan arum is famous for producing one of the largest unbranched inflorescences in the world. It is a rare...
- Toad rush Juncus bufonius
Toad rush is a charming, grass-like annual that thrives in moist, disturbed soils. It's a common sight in damp...
- Tobacco Nicotiana tabacum
Tobacco is a striking annual plant known for its large, velvety leaves and trumpet shaped flowers. It grows quite...
- Tomatillo Physalis philadelphica
Tomatillos are a fun garden staple that grow their fruit inside a papery husk. They are essential for making...
- Tomato Solanum lycopersicum
Tomatoes are beloved garden staples that produce juicy, flavorful fruits throughout the summer. They thrive in warm...
- Torch Ginger Etlingera elatior
Torch ginger is a stunning tropical perennial known for its waxy, cone shaped flower heads. It thrives in warm,...
- Tormentil Potentilla erecta
Tormentil is a charming, low growing perennial that spreads nicely across meadows and heaths. It is known for its...
- Toyon Heteromeles arbutifolia
The Toyon is a beautiful evergreen shrub native to California that brings year round interest to the garden. It...
- Trailing Lantana Lantana montevidensis
Trailing lantana is a lovely, low growing shrub that loves to spill over garden walls or containers. It produces...
- Transvaal daisy Gerbera jamesonii
The Transvaal daisy is a cheerful plant known for its vibrant, long lasting flowers that sit atop sturdy stems. It...
- Traveller's-joy Clematis vitalba
Traveller's joy is a vigorous, woody climber native to hedgerows and woodland edges across Europe. It produces...
- Travellers palm Ravenala madagascariensis
This iconic plant is not a true palm but a member of the bird of paradise family. It is famous for its massive, fan...
- Treasure flower Gazania linearis
This cheerful perennial brings a splash of color to sunny spots with its daisy like blooms. It is a tough plant that...
- Tree Aeonium Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'
This striking succulent grows in a beautiful rosette pattern atop woody stems. It is a fantastic choice for adding...
- Tree Cholla Cylindropuntia imbricata
The tree cholla is a hardy, branching cactus known for its striking, cylindrical segments and vibrant purple or pink...
- Tree of heaven Ailanthus altissima
The tree of heaven is a fast growing deciduous tree known for its ability to thrive in harsh urban environments. It...
- Tropical Hibiscus Hibiscus
Tropical hibiscus is a stunning shrub known for its large, vibrant, trumpet shaped flowers. It thrives in warm...
- Trout Lily Erythronium americanum
The Trout Lily is a charming spring ephemeral that carpets woodland floors with nodding, yellow flowers. It gets its...
- Trumpet gentian Gentiana acaulis
The trumpet gentian is a stunning alpine perennial known for its brilliant, deep blue, bell shaped flowers. It...
- Trumpet tree Cecropia peltata
The trumpet tree is a fast growing pioneer species native to the tropical Americas. It is well known for its large,...
- Trumpet vine Campsis radicans
The trumpet vine is a vigorous, woody climber known for its showy, tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds. It is...
- Tuberous Begonia Begonia boliviensis
This beautiful plant is famous for its cascading habit and vibrant, bell shaped flowers. It grows from a tuber and...
- tufted hairgrass Deschampsia cespitosa
Tufted hairgrass is a lovely, clumping perennial that adds a soft texture to any garden. It thrives in cooler...
- tufted vetch Vicia cracca
The tufted vetch is a hardy perennial legume known for its beautiful, cascading clusters of violet flowers. It's a...
- Tulip Tulipa
Tulips are iconic spring blooming bulbs that bring a vibrant splash of color to any garden. They grow from...
- Tulip Tulipa gesneriana
Tulips are classic spring blooming bulbs that bring a splash of color to your garden after the winter frost. They...
- Tulip tree Liriodendron tulipifera
The tulip tree is a majestic, fast growing native that stands out for its unique leaves and beautiful flowers. It...
- Turk's cap Malvaviscus arboreus
This lovely shrub is a favorite for attracting hummingbirds with its bright red flowers that never fully open. It is...
- Turkey berry Solanum torvum
This vigorous shrub is often grown for its edible fruits which are popular in many tropical cuisines. It is a hardy...
- Turkey tangle fogfruit Phyla nodiflora
This charming groundcover is a fantastic native alternative to traditional turf grass. It spreads quickly to form a...
- Turmeric Curcuma longa
Turmeric is a beautiful tropical perennial that grows from thick, underground rhizomes. It produces lush, broad...
- Turtlehead Chelone glabra
The turtlehead is a charming perennial that loves damp spots in your garden. It gets its name from the unique...
- Tutsan Hypericum androsaemum
Tutsan is a lovely semi evergreen shrub that brings a touch of wild beauty to the garden. It produces bright yellow...