This signature plant of the Yellow Garden has delicate yellow bloom clusters and receives its common name from the butterfly-like pods that appear on the plant as the flowers go to seed.
Crocosmia
(Crocosmia sp.)
This fiery orange South African native is a member of the iris family.
Thryallis
(Galphimia glauca)
A dazzling display of golden blooms literally covers this semi-tropical native of Central America all summer long.
Evergreen Wisteria
(Milettia reticulata)
The lightly fragrant, deep wine-colored blooms of this twining vine decorate the Disovery Garden's potting bench area.
Spiral Ginger
(Costus productus)
Named for the spiral habit by which it's foliage emerges, this ginger is a treat to see in bloom!
Chinese Hibiscus
(Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
This lovely yellow hibiscus is a resident of the Yellow Garden, of course!
Texas Star Hibiscus
(Hibiscus coccineus)
This easy-to-grow native of the southern United States is an eye-catcher in the Wild Garden.
Chinese Parasol Tree
(Firmiana simplex)
Best known for its large, tropical looking leaves, the huge bloom clusters and showy seed pods of this plant are also quite interesting.
Fleur d' Amour
(Tabernaemontana divaricata)
The delicately fragrant, gardenia-like blooms of this Indian native appear throughout the summer months.
