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Bacopa         

Sutera cordata: Perennial.This plant is a superior choice for hanging baskets and planters.  It has tiny green leaves and is covered with hundreds of tiny flowers. It will perform in shade and in sun. Keep it well watered in the hotter months, when it may need to be protected from hot sun exposure.Full sun to part shade. Height to 6". Zones 9-11.
African Ice' Red/orange bi-colored blooms
‘Blue Showers’ small blooms, True blue.
'Cabana' large white flowers simular to 'Giant Snowflake'
'Giant Snowflake' large white flowers
‘Gold & Pearls’ variegated yellow and green foliage, white flowers
'Lace White' White flowers 
‘Lavender Mist’ lavender flowers, spreading habit
'Lavender Storm' Light lavender flowers, vigorous
'Lilac Mist' lavender pink
'Pink Domino' Light pink blossoms
'Snowstorm' White flowers
‘Starlight’ small white flowers
‘Taifun Blue’ larger lavender-blue flowers and a tidy but cascading habit
‘Taifun Pearl’ lavender flowers with a nice growth habit, lots of flowers on this variety

Basil

‘African Blue’: A selected variety with deep blue green leaves Begonia Annual/Tender Perennial.
Keep the soil moist for best results.Filtered sunlight, or full sun during cool season. 

Begonia

Fibrous/bedding types:

‘Ambasador’ series green leaves, 8” to 10” tall
‘Senator’ series red leaves, 8” to 10” tall
'Charm Pink’ bright green, waxy leaves
splashed with gold.  Single, pink flowers. 12” tall
‘Cherry Blossom’ green leaves, big, fully double flowers of pink and white.  12” to 14”
‘Lady Francis’ deep burgundy leaves, double pink flowers
'Lois Burke' large green foliage with silver accents, and large salmon flowers. Height 24"

‘Maribel’
dark almost mahogany colored foliage and blush pink flowers 10-12” tall
‘Prelude bicolor’ white with coral pink edges, 6-8” green foliage 
Begonia
'Richmondensis' This is a beautiful, upright, shrubby selection with arching stems.  It has large green foliage with a red reverse.  Available with pink or white flowers, flowers nearly year-round, height to 2-3’

Begonia rex:

‘Chicago Fire’ bright magenta center and dark purple almost black edges
‘Denver Lace’ intricate design in silver, pink and purple weaves across the pointed foliage
‘Maui Mist’
a dusting of silver accents over dark pink and green foliage, purple and blue flowers
‘New York Swirl’
silver and purple foliage
‘Omaha Beefsteak’ blood red leaves with a dark purple center
‘Begonias Tuberous’ use in pots and hanging baskets, shade and humidity are important, these go dormant in winter
‘Dragon Wing Pink & Red’ Large single flowers, glossy leaves, 12 to 15 in tall. 21/2”-3” flowers,
‘Ornament Mix’ bronze leaf, 3-4” semi-double to fully double flowers
'Pin-up Flame' large, single, yellow & orange bi-color, 2” to 5” hibiscus-type flowers,  to 10” tall
'Pin-up Rose' single, white center w/ pink edge
'Nonstop Mix' semi-double to dbl, multi-color mix, to 8” tall

 'Bellania' see Ajania

Bellis

perennis English Daisy
'Habanera' Series Perennial. This low growing border plant is a cold season must. The rosette forming foliage is topped with fully double, rose, white w/red tips or mixed daisy-like flowers in the cooler months. Full sun to part shade. 6-8" tall. 
‘Tasso Series’ more compact habit than Pomponette Mix’, strong stems and bud uniformity, larger blooms than other varieties
‘Strawberries & Cream’ double flowers, two toned pink and white

Bells of Ireland                       

Moluccella laevis Annual.  Need some bright green in your garden or vase?  This is the plant.  It will add a unique chartreuse green color to your arrangements.  It is definitely a conversation piece, fertilize regularly for longer spikes. Full sun, Height to 20"

Bidens

ferulifolia:This sun-loving, vigorous creeper is an excellent choice for ground cover and basket applications. It has finely cut, ferny foliage, and is covered with small, star shaped yellow daisy flowers.  Full sun to part sun.  zones 16 - 24
‘Golden Star’ bright yellow flowers, spreading habit
'Samari' Height 6-8", bright yellow flowers over feathery foliage.
'Shinning Star' or 'Silberstar’ full sun, good in hanging baskets, compact habit, golden yellow flowers

Brachyscome                 

Swan River Daisy: Perennial.  This genus is excellent for bedding and container applications, especially during the cool season.  The small green mounds of divided foliage are covered with small daisy flowers for the majority of the year. Full to part sun. Height 6-10
'Amethyst' Large; purple with yellow center
'Blue Mist' Medium blue with yellow center
'City Lights' Large pale blue with yellow center
‘Compact Pink’ lacy leaves and soft pink blooms
'Harmony' Large dark blue with yellow center
‘Lemon Mist' Tiny yellow flowers
‘Jumbo Mauve’ Deep lavender flower, spreading habit, heat and humidity-tolerant.
‘Jumbo Misty Pink’ lilac blooms that fade to a softer shade
‘Lavender’ large lavender blooms
‘Mauve Delight’ Mauve with yellow center,.compact.
‘Mini Yellow’ from the ‘Outback Collection’  a very compact growth habit, lots of small bright yellow flowers.
'Strawberry Mousse' Large mauve with a yellow center, large silvery-green leaves.
‘Sunny Pink’ large dark pink flowers, compact habit, broader leaf, semi-trailing
'Toucan Tango' (formerly Ultra) Large blue flowers with yellow center

Bracteantha Strawflowers   see  Helichrysum

Browallia

Starlight Blue: Dwarf, only 6” tall. Uniform growth habit and good branching, flowers are blue and bell shaped. Suitable for hanging baskets.

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