Here are some of the most common accent plants thriving in our area. Learn more about how they can be used in a few different Orlando landscape designs.
| Accent Plant | Flower | Leaf Color | Cold Hardy | Shade Tolerant | Growth | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Iris | White | Light Green | Yes | Yes | Upright | 3 Feet |
| Agapanthus | Blue, White | Dark Green | Yes | Yes | Upright | 3 Feet |
| Aztec Grass | No | White | Yes | Yes | Upright | 10-12 Inches |
| Alyssum | White, Yellow, Purple | Dark Green | Yes | No | Sprawling | 6 Inches |
| Caladium | No | Red, White, Pink | Yes | Yes | Upright | 2 Feet |
| Cast Iron Plant | No | Medium Green | No | Yes | Upright | 4 Feet |
| Century Plant | No | Silver | Yes | No | Upright | 8 Feet |
| Cordyline | No | Reds, Purple | No | Yes | Upright | 6 Feet |
| Crotons | No | Yellows, Reds | No | Partial | Upright | 6 Feet |
| Dianthus | Red, Blue | Green, Blue-Green | Yes | No | Sprawling | 18 Inches |
| Drift Rose | Red, Pink, White | Red, Pink, White | Yes | No | Upright | 18 Inches |
| Foxtail Fern | No | Light Green | Yes | Semi | Upright | 2 Feet |
| Eugenia Balls | No | Dark Green | Yes | |||
| Ginger | No | Variegated Yellow Green | Yes | Yes | Upright | 4-5 Feet |
| Goldmound | No | Gold | Yes | No | Sprawling | 2 Feet |
| Hibiscus | Red, Yellow | Dark Green | Semi | No | Upright | 5-6 Feet |
| Ilix Schillins | No | Medium Green | Yes | No | Oval Shaped | 2.5 Feet |
| Impatiens | Red, Pink | Medium Green | No | Yes | Sprawling | 18 Inches |
| Italian Cypress | No | Rich Green | Yes | No | Upright | 20 Feet |
| Knockout Rose | Red | Dark Green | Yes | No | Upright | 5-6 Feet |
| Lady Palm | No | Medium Green | Yes | Yes | Upright | 6-7 Feet |
| Nandina | No | Medium Green | Yes | No | Upright | 7-8 Feet |
| Nelly Stevens Holly | Red Berries | Dark Green | Yes | Semi | Pyramidal | 8 Feet |
| Orchids | Purple, Pink | Medium Green | Yes | Yes | Sprawling | 18 Inches |
| Pampas Grass | No | Grass | Yes | No | Upright | 6-8 Feet |
| Papyrus | No | Medium Green | Yes | No | Upright | 4-6 Feet |
| Philodendrum Selloum | No | Medium Green | Yes | Yes | Upright | |
| Plumbago | Blue | Medium Green | Yes | No | Upright Sprawling | 5-6 Feet |
| Rubber Plant/Tree | No | Medium Green | No | No | Upright | 35 Feet |
| Schefflera, Tall | No | Medium Green | No | Yes | Upright | 18 Feet |
| Seagrape | No | Medium Green | Yes | Yes | Upright | 12 Feet |
| Snapdragon | Red, Yellow, Purple | Medium Green | No | No | Upright | 18 Inches |
| Weeping Youpon Holly | No | Green | Yes | No | Miniature Tree | 8-9 Feet |
| Yellow African Iris | Yellow | Medium Green | Yes | No | Upright | 3 Feet |
| Zamia Coontie | No | Dark Green | Yes | Yes | Upright | 4 Feet |
