Our Plants

The plants and trees of Longwood, with the allure of their ephemeral beauty, bring us together to experience a spectacular ensemble of gardens and landscapes.

When we visit, we are united by the memories we share, by the stunning surroundings, and by the living network that is here for everyone to enjoy.

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Rose Mallow

Rose Mallow

‘Starry Starry Night’ is a hardy, rose mallow hybrid with large flowers up to 8 inches across that blooms from July to September. These flowers, which attract hummingbirds, are a stand out against the plant’s dark purple foliage. This rose mallow grows to 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide and performs best in moist soils and full sun. You may associate hibiscus with tropical plants, but within the parentage of ‘Starry Starry Night’ are species of hibiscus native the eastern United States.
Banana-leaf Thalia

Banana-leaf Thalia

Growing to 8 feet tall, this perennial herb grows along the margins of streams, ponds and wet ditches throughout subtropical and tropical Africa and America. The flowering inflorescence bears purple flowers in pairs which are only open one day and perform a unique explosive pollination mechanism triggered by bees and other pollinators. The large leaves are reminiscent of banana or canna foliage, giving this large specimen plant a real tropical look in our Waterlily Court center pool.