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Ice Cream Bean Inga is the ultimate fast-growing, shade-providing fruit tree with an irresistible twist! It not only transforms your yard into a cool, inviting oasis in record time but also produces fruit that kids (and adults!) can't get enough of. Picture this: pods up to a foot long, bursting with sweet, creamy pulp that tastes exactly like ice cream. Yes, you heard that right - ice cream!
Craving instant shade? Perfect for those sunny spots where you need shade, the Ice Cream Bean Inga rapidly unfurls its lush, umbrella-like canopy, creating a natural, leafy retreat in just one season! With its delectable treats and speedy growth, this extraordinary tree is sure to be the highlight of your garden. Get ready for a delightful adventure with the Ice Cream Bean Inga - where shade and sweetness meet!
Watch the video: Ice Cream Bean Tree. Eating the fruit and planting the tree

Impatiens repens - Balsam Busy Lizzie, is the cheerful little cousin of the well-known Impatiens! What sets this one apart? Its showy yellow flowers, very small leaves, and compact, dwarf growth habit make it perfect for hanging baskets or as a delightful houseplant. If you're a fan of Impatiens, you'll love how this unique species brightens up any space with its charming, sunny blooms. It's small, it's bold, and it's a must-have for plant lovers!

Prince Kuhio Vine. The great ornamental features are beautiful foliage and the flowers. The leaves are palmately divided into five to seven segments, and are very attractive smooth green color. The noticeable long red-purplish flowers are in groups. Even before the flowers emerge the buds are a positive feature, because they look like small berries.

A remarkable Morning Glory native to arid regions of Argentina. Like other caudiciform species, it has swollen stems containing water-storage tissue, and can survive extended periods of drought. Give it a well-drained soil, keep it moist and keep it out of the full sun. The caudex will grow to more than 2 ft, the vines reach for more than 12 ft. The bell-shaped flowers are pink. The plant is very showy; it can be kept in a pot as a bonsai and is easy to control as a container specimen, just needs a little trellis, otr can be pruned. Fast growing.
See picture of plants with caudex

Crimson Star Ixora, very rare, from Thailand. Triple bright red flowers. The plant is very slow growing. Perfect container plant.
Learn more about ixora plants: Ixora - the Star of Southern Landscapes.

Finally, an Ixora that doesn't demand full sun! Ixora Shady Lady is a unique tropical hybrid prized for its ability to bloom beautifully in light to moderate shade, where most other Ixoras struggle to flower. Dense clusters of mildly fragrant, nearly pure white, star-shaped blooms cover the plant for much of the year, creating a bright, elegant display in shaded gardens, patios, and entryways.
Developed from Ixora odorata seedlings, this compact shrub features lush, broad green foliage and a naturally full, rounded habit. During cooler weather, the flower buds and petals may develop the faintest blush of soft pink, adding extra charm to the display. The blooms also carry a light, pleasant fragrance.
Growing just 2.5 to 3 feet tall and wide, Shady Lady is perfect for foundation plantings, containers, shaded borders, and tropical landscapes. With age and minimal pruning, plants can eventually reach up to 5 feet.
Shady Lady performs best in light to moderate shade, especially with gentle morning sun and protection from hot afternoon sun. Provide regular watering and well-drained soil for best growth and flowering. Its compact size and easy-care nature make it an excellent choice for containers, shaded garden beds, and tropical landscapes.
A rare and beautiful shade-tolerant Ixora that brings bright white flowers to places where traditional Ixoras simply won't perform.

Very unusual ipomoea that forms a large caudex. See picture of plants

Merremia dissecta, Ipomoea sinuata, Convolvulus dissectus. Alamo Vine, White Convolvulus, Woodrose. Origin: South America. Alamo Vine is an unusual white perennial Morning Glory that opens around noon and then closes before sunset. Leaves are feathery that makes it an attractive ornamental vine, with fine texture and fast but compact growing habit, great for containers or trellises. Seeds germinate readily.

Tricolor variegated Bloodleaf hybrid, a great plant for both sun or shade. The variegated pink/crimson, green and white colored leaves compliment other plants. It needs to be pinched back often to keep from getting leggy. Tough, hardy and colorful, these showy plants with their brilliant leaves and soft stems can be a great addition to a planting. Brightest colors are generally obtained in stronger light. It makes a wonderful houseplant and a cute present.

Bloodleaf. Evergreen small perennial, up to 3 feet tall. Bright mauve, old fashioned puckered foliage popular among indoor gardeners. Great accent plant in warm climate gardens. Tolerates shade and can be grown as a perfect house plant.