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All of the following plants are suited for G-Scale railroaders, faery gardens, rock gardens, troughs, miniature landscapes, Jar-Gems (for strawberry jars),and between stepping stones.

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Welcome to Mark's dream section. The smaller the plant is, the more we like it. I find these miniatures, so often over looked and even walked on, absolutely fascinating. Why? Possibly as I mature in my plant tastes, the subtle details of these noble, slow growers are just as exciting as their substantial, bold, splashy counterparts. Possibly it is, that no matter how many varieties I find, there are, literally, always room for more. How about, they are just darn cute, like the tiny doll furniture, that make you yearn to be just their size. Perhaps it's the contrast with this weird world and my own sacred space, where everything is child-like perfection for my boys and me. No war, no hunger, and no weeds! Creating authentic miniature worlds, transport the artists and lucky participants.
    • Whether spelled fairy, fairie or faery, surely they are tickled with the following plants, suited for small containers, troughs, outdoor railroaders and miniature landscapes. Many tolerate the harsh conditions between stepping stones & rock garden crevices. We won't belabor you with repetitive uses. We have attempted to assemble a selection of trees, shrubs, and groundcovers for all parts of the continental 48 states. Hardy conifer trees are now available for all
      • We hope you enjoy these selections as much as we have reveled in collecting them.

Monkeywort, Creeping Blue

Lindernia grandiflora
Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun
Height: 1in. groundcover
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Spring to Early Summer to Late Spring to L
Common Uses:Baskets, Groundcover, Garden Railroads, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade, Walk About


Go bananas over the dark blue and white flowers that never quit blooming above glossy green, heart shaped leaves. The flowers remind me of a miniature Mimulus. Although it is a tropical groundcover that loves the heat, we have found it be very compact and rather slow to spread. It just wants to flower. Great for mini landscapes or zone 8 and warmer, rainforest, railroad gardens. A Florida native.



Myosotis, Alpine Forget-Me-Nots

Myosotis alpina
Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 4in. x 4in. wide
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer to Late Spring to Middle Spring
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Bedding Plant, Borders, Container, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental


Unforgettable 1-1/2 in. x 1/2 in. green leaves set the stage for baby blue flowers that turn pink as they age, mid Spring.



Narcissus, Honeybell

Narcissus bulbicodium conspicuus
Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 4in. x 4in. wide
Water: Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery,



Opuntia, Hardy Mulberry Creek

Opuntia humifusa 'Mulberry Creek
Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun
Height: 12in. groundcover
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Ornamental


This plant was a gift for a gentleman in Castalia, OH whom we could never find again. After having gifted it to a few friends, it has now entered the hardy cactus circles as "Mulberry Creek". It flowers every year during the third week of June- just before our HerbFair. It needs grreat drainage to prevent winter rotting, but is hardy to Zone 4!



Oxalis, Zinfandel

Oxalis vulcanicola
Cold Tolerance: Zone 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-Shade to P-Shade
Height: 3in. groundcover
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Common Uses:Jar-Gems TM, Garden Railroads, Container, Groundcover, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade


Oh, I like this one and not just its name. We need more yellow foliaged plants as a contrast to our sea of green. Added attributes are its fast growth, "Shamrock-shaped" leaves, red stems and 3 inch high yellow flowers.



Oxalis/ Shamrock,Tiny Double White

Oxalis magellanica 'Nelson
Cold Tolerance: Zone Zone6+
Light: P.Sun-P.Shade
Height: 1/2in. groundcover
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Bonsai, Houseplants, Garden Railroads, Miniature/Faery Garden


The connection between Ireland and faery lore is.... legendary, so these ridiculously tiny clover leaves are most appropriate in a garden of the wee folk. It grows to 1/2" small and carries double white flowers, no bigger than a baby pea each spring and then again in fall. Emerald green leaves in the shade, will bronze with increased sunlight. Doesn't like extreme heat or drought. A natural bonsai groundcover



Paxistigma, Tiny Holly

Paxistigma cambyi 'Compacta'
Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Shade to Full Sun Only
Height: 6in. x 12
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: No
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Bonsai, Borders, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade


Raisin-sized holly-like evergreen leaves, packed on a 6" tall and twice as wide plant. Perfect RXR shrub in hillside planting as its' spreading stems will help hold up the soil. Tough little grower, as long as it has well drained soil.



Pearly Wire Vine

Muehlenbeckia axillaris
Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Full Sun
Height: 2in. groundcover
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade, Walk About


Survived 18 degees below zero in full wind and sun! Bronze ladybug sized leaves on wirey, thin branches are soon adorned with the tinest white flowers which become 1/8' miniature ôpearlsö in summer. No faery could resist. Outstanding ôWalk-Aboutö groundcover for stepping stones in the shade to areas that receive only half-day sunlight.



Pelargonium, Kilamangaro

Pelargonium laxum
Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Full Sun
Height: 24in. x 6
Water: Normal-Dry dormancy
Soil: Sandy
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""" TM,



Penstemon, Alpine Blue

Penstemon hirsutus `Pygmaeus'
Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 4in. x 4in. wide
Water: Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Borders, Container, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental


Pot up patriotic centerpieces with these short mounds of dark green leaves and white-n-violet flowers tinged with blue, usually in bloom by the 4th of July. Unlike some other Penstemons, this is long lived and very easy to grow.





Penstemon, Pine -Leaf

Penstemon pinifolius

Light: Full Sun
Height: 3 inch trailing
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden


Like many "Penstemons," this 2" groundcover grows best amid a rock garden, however the blades are half the thickness of a "Rosemary" so expect a more delicate appearance. Situate it with other non-assertive miniatures to allow their 3/4 inch, bright yellow flowers flag down hovering hummingbirds. Gives a alpine feel to a railroad garden or trough.



Pieris, Little Heath Green

Pieris japonica 'Little Heath Green'
Cold Tolerance: Zone Zone 4-9
Light: P.Shade
Height: 12 x 15in.
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Bonsai, Garden Railroads, Miniature/Faery Garden, Shade


The standard "Pieris" shrub is an ornamental mainstay of the shade garden as is this 12-15 inch mini "Mountain Andromeda" version. Emerging foliage is red in the spring. Clusters of white flowers follow in climates that are warmer than Northern Ohio.



Pilea, Trailing Blue Angel

Pilea sp.
Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Sun-P.Shade to P-Shade
Height: 1in. groundcover
Water: Normal Wet
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""" TM, Garden Railroads, Container, Groundcover, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade


Blue with silver streaked leaves is an uncommon find. Tiny, rust red flowers accentuate its pea sized foliage especially as it trails down the sides of tropical, shade, faery gardens. Perhaps you need a fast perennial groundcover (hardy in Southern Florida and warmer). Treat as an annual in most of US. Easily trimmed & controlled.



Plectranthus, Ernsts Baobab

Plectranthus ernstii
Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 16in. x 16
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer to Late Summer to Middle Summer
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""" TM, Bonsai, Container, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Topiary


That's not for sale." We must have told 1,000 customers when they asked about our 6 year old "Ernsts Baobab." Yes, it bloomed all season with delicate white, snowflake flowers in 2" clusters on top of fleshy, scalloped shaped, minty leaves, but the real eye-catcher is the large swollen tree truck at its base. It really looks like one of those African "Baobab" trees that gets all the monkeys & warthogs drunk in the nature films. Now these are for sale.



Plectranthus, Ernsts Baobab 5 in.

Plectranthus ernstii
Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-P.Sun to Shade
Height: 16in. x 16
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""" TM, Bonsai, Container, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Topiary


That's not for sale." We must have told 1,000 customers when they asked about our 6 year old "Ernsts Baobab." Yes, it bloomed all season with delicate white, snowflake flowers in 2" clusters on top of fleshy, scalloped shaped, minty leaves, but the real eye-catcher is the large swollen tree truck at its base. It really looks like one of those African "Baobab" trees that gets all the monkeys & warthogs drunk in the nature films. Now these are for sale.



Portulacaria, Mini Elephant

Portulacaria afra
Cold Tolerance: Zone 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 3ft. x 3ft.
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""" TM, Garden Railroads, Bonsai, Container, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental


Compared to the "Mini Variegated Portulacaria" this clearly grows more erect and of course has solid green, succulent foliage. This is the better choice for dwarf trees. I suggest you add any "Haworthia," a groundcover of "Knawel Cushion" and a "Sweet Flag" and you've got a sunny, tropical garden for indoors and out.



Portulacaria, Mini Elephant 5 in.

Portulacaria afra
Cold Tolerance: Zone 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Sun
Height: 3ft. x 3ft.
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Jar-Gems"""" TM, Garden Railroads, Bonsai, Container, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental


Compared to the "Mini Variegated Portulacaria" this clearly grows more erect and of course has solid green, succulent foliage. This is the better choice for dwarf trees. I suggest you add any "Haworthia," a groundcover of "Knawel Cushion" and a "Sweet Flag" and you've got a sunny, tropical garden for indoors and out.



Portulacaria, Mini Variegated

Portulacaria afra 'Variegata'
Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P.Shade
Height: 3 x 3 Feet
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer
Common Uses:, Alpine Rockery, Baskets, Garden Railroads, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Topiary


Start with a red stemmed "Jade Tree" and substitute the foliage with creamy white edged leaves that look like large, flattened peas studded all around the red stems. Really colorful succulent, that takes on the tree position in a dish garden.



Primrose, Cowslip

Primula veris
Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 3in. x 4
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Spring to Late Spring to Middle Spring
Common Uses:Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Medicinal, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade


An English native full of myth, folklore and medicinal tradition with a rosette of dark green leaves look similar to florist primrose, but the yellow flower cluster is born on the end of an 8" stalk. We apply mulch over soil to retain moisture.



Primrose, Gold Lace

Primula elatior-Hydrid 'Gold Lace'
Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 3in. x 4
Water: Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Spring to Late Spring to Middle Spring
Common Uses:Bedding Plant, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade


This is the antique variety from England that so long ago inspired the "Primrose Fairie" by Cicely M. Barker. The dark red flowers have a beautiful golden, picotee (outside) edge to all the petals. Faeries are shy, but you know they'll appreciate it.



Primrose, Wanda

Primula X juliae
Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 2in. x 4
Water: Normal
Soil: Organic
Flowers: Early Spring to Late Spring to Late Winter to Middle Spring
Common Uses:Bedding Plant, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade


'Wanda' is among the first flowers of spring, exploding with a fuchsia fury. It is the perfect companion with daffodils, keeping them company their entire blooming season! We consider it the toughest, hardiest primrose there is, by its behavior in our open fields. Don't have large shady areas? Just plant it on the north side of any shrub and divide clumps every year after flowers have finish.



Privet, Mini Lemon Beauty

Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty'
Cold Tolerance: Zone 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-Shade to P.Shade
Height: 3 x3 Feet
Water: Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy,Sandy
Common Uses:Bonsai, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Topiary


Distinction among other species and unusual beauty is what marks this "Privet" and all other additions we select annually. "Lemon Beauty" is a larger leaved version of "Mini Yellow Privet." The contrast of a brownish plum stem to green centered, lime to lemon yellow edged foliage is more dramatic, lending itself to outstanding mini topiaries, mini hedge rows or bonsai specimens.



Privet, Mini Yellow

Lonicera nitida 'Baggescen's Gold'
Cold Tolerance: Zone 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P.Shade
Height: 3 x 3 Feet
Water: Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy Sandy
Flowers: No
Common Uses:Bonsai, Garden Railroads, Hedges/Shrubs, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Topiary


One look at this small sized privet and I imagine an English hedge outlining a slighty shaded faery garden. 3/8" golden-yellow leaves share space on this very branchy plant. Although it can grow to 3 feet, it does so slowly and is easily pruned. Use as a bonsai, shrub, small tree in railroad gardens or around a down-sized, backyard cloister garden.



Privet, Mini Yellow Topiary

Lonicera nitida 'Baggescen's Gold'
Cold Tolerance: Zone 7a 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P.Shade
Height: 3 x 3 Feet
Water: Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy Sandy
Common Uses:Garden Railroads,


One look at this small sized privet and I imagine an English hedge outlining a slighty shaded faery garden. 3/8" golden-yellow leaves share space on this very branchy plant. Although it can grow to 3 feet, it does so slowly and is easily pruned. Use as a bonsai, shrub, small tree in railroad gardens or around a down-sized, backyard cloister garden.



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