Sabrina, Sabrena

Meaning, Origin: Sabrina and its variants stem from the name of the Severn River in Wales, which was originally named the Harben.

Achimenes Sabrina. A rhizomatous perennial with bright pink flowers. Info at Fuchsia Fialka, (1-24-16).

Calluna Sabrina. ****. Info at Heide, (11-3-16).

Dahlia Sabrina. A tuberous perennial with pale yellow flowers with light purple tips. Eurobulb, (2015); Engelhardt, (2015); Pheasant Acre, (2015).

Fuchsia Sabrina. A deciduous perennial with double pale pink and dark pink flowers. Info at Bromac, (2015).

Gladiolus Sabrina. A rhizomatous perennial with greenish flowers.. Info at Summerville, (1-10-16); Ivydene, (11-10-16).

Hibiscus Sabrina. A deciduous shrub with double coral red flowers. Info at Benara, (2015).

Hydrangea Sabrina (macrophylla). A deciduous shrub with cream mophead-type flowers edged in red. Info at Leonardslee’s, (2015); Burncoose, (2-1-16).

Osteospermum Sunny Sabrina (ecklonis). An herbaceous perennial with deep purple pink daisy like flowers. Info at Proven Winners, (12-9-15); Denhe, (8-12-16).

Paeonia Sabrina (tree). A deciduous shrub with orange-juice colored flowers. Info at Peony Gard, (12-9-15).

Saintpaulia Queen Sabrina. An evergreen perennial with deep pink and purple flowers. Info at Lyndon Lyon, (2015).

Sadie, Sadi

Meaning, Origin: Sadie is a nickname for the name Sarah, meaning lady or princess.

Hosta Sadi. An herbaceous perennial with gold to chartreuse  leaves. Info at Jim’s, (2015).

Saintpaulia Sassie Sadie. An herbaceous perennial with pink flowers outlined in maroon. Info at Lyndon Lyon, (12-3-15); Violet Gallery, (11-3-16).

Sinningia Sweet Sadie. An evergreen perennial with rich lavender flowers. Info at Fuchsia Fialka, (1-24-16); HK Plants, 9-6-16).

Sal

Meaning, Origin: Sal is a nickname for Sally, meaning lady or princess, or Salvador, meaning savior.

Aloe Sal. A succulent with spiny edges and white raised dots. Info at Triad, (8-30-16).

Apple Sweet Sal. A deciduous tree bearing yellow apples with a red blush and pinkish spots. Info at Fedco, (11-11-16); Maple Valley, (11-11-16).

Begonia Sal’s Comet. A Rex begonia with pink angel wing leaves outlined in silver and bronze. Info at John Jearrard, (12-9-15).

Hemerocallis My Gal Sal. An herbaceous perennial with light purple lily-like flowers that have a dark purple eye zone. Info at Lasting Dreams, (2015); Komodo, (2015).

Iris Salamander Sal (Bearded). A rhizomatous perennial with light pink flowers that have silverish streaks. Info at Malevil, (11-11-16).

Sally, Sallie

Meaning, Origin: Sally and its variants mean lady or princess, or a nickname for Salvador, meaning savior.

Clematis Sally. A deciduous vine with orchid-pink flowers. Info at Taylor’s, (10-11-16).

Dahlia Little Sally. A tuberous perennial with red pompon flowers. Info at National Dahlia Collection, (2015); Country Dahlias, (2015).

Gladiolus Sally’s Orange. A cormous perennial with apricot flowers. Info at Cotswold, (11-14-16).

Hedera Sally. An evergreen vine with medium green leaves mottled white. Info at Fibrex, (2015).

Hemerocallis Desperately Sally. An herbaceous perennial with single orange lily-like flowers that have a maroon eye. Info at Northern Ex, (11-14-16).

Hemerocallis Dublin Sally. An herbaceous perennial with single medium pink lily-like flowers that have a cream throat. Info at Gable House, (11-14-16).

Hemerocallis Hold On Sally. An herbaceous perennial with purplish-pink lily-like flowers that have yellow ruffly edges. Info at Shatih, (2015).

Hemerocallis Lavender Sally. An herbaceous perennial with single dark lavender lily-like flowers that have a darker eye zone. Info at Daylily & Hosta, (11-14-16).

Hemerocallis Long Tall Sally. An herbaceous perennial with red spider-form flowers with yellow at the base. Info at Marietta, (2015); Daylily Lane, (2015); Komodo, (2015); Daylilies by the Pond, (11-25-2015); Strickly Daylilies, (1-10-16); Lots Gap, (1-18-16); Oak Hill, (1-18-16).

Hemerocallis Our Friend Sally. An herbaceous perennial with peachy orange lily-like flowers. Info at Marietta, (2015); Petal Pusher, (1-18-16).

Hemerocallis Red Sally. An herbaceous perennial with deep red flowers. Info at Hillside, (11-25-15); Shady Rest, (1-24-16).

Hemerocallis Sally’s Child. An herbaceous perennial with sword-like leaves and pink flowers marked by darker pink. Info at Hillside, (11-25-2015); Hoot Owl, (2015).

Hemerocallis Sally’s Choice. An herbaceous perennial with single cream lily-like flowers that have a red eye and ruffled red edges. Info at Daylily Dreams, (11-14-16); Artemesia, (11-14-16).

Hemerocallis Sassy Sally. An herbaceous perennial with cream lily-like flowers blushed peach. Info at Hillside, (11-25-15).

Hemerocallis Sensational Aunt Sally. An herbaceous perennial with deep bright pink flowers. Info at Browns Ferry, (11-25-15).

Hemerocallis Sister Sally’s Blessing. An herbaceous perennial with lance-like leaves and dark lavender flowers with a green throat. Info at Marietta, (2015).

Hibiscus Sally B. Source offers no description. Info at Affordable Hibiscus, (10-5-16).

Hosta Mustang Sally. An herbaceous perennial with glossy green corrugated leaves. Info at Jim’s, (2015).

Iris Careless Sally (sibirica). A rhizomatous perennial with two-toned purple flowers. Info at Bourdillon, (11-11-16).

Iris Sally’s Smile. A rhizomatous perennial with buff flowers blushed pale lavender. Info at Bois D’Arc, (2015).

Paeonia Silly Sally. An herbaceous perennial with pink flowers that have a central pink and cream fluff of petaloids. Info at Peony Shop, (12-9-15).

Rhododendron Sally. An evergreen (?) shrub with pale yellow flowers blushed with pink. Info at Bovee, (2015).

Rosa Sally’s Rose (hybrid tea). A deciduous shrub with pink flowers. Info at Cants of Colchester, (2015); Country Gardens, (7-29-16).

Rosa Simply Sally. A deciduous shrib with single coral-rose flowers. Info at For the Love of Roses, (2015).

Rosa Sunshine Sally. A deciduous shrub with medium yellow flowers. Info at Ludwig, (2015); Angel, (2015).

Rosa Yellow Sally. A deciduous shrub with semi-double pale yellow flowers. Info at 16 Eichen, (2015).

Streptocarpus Sally. Source offers no description. Info at Flo, (10-14-15).

Sam

Meaning, Origin: Sam  is a nickname for Samuel, meaning either name of God or God has heard; or Samantha, meaning listener.

Camellia Mister Sam (japonica). An evergreen shrub or tree with white to blush pink double flowers. Info at Cam Forest, (11-14-16); Cam Too, (11-14-16).

Cherry Sam. A deciduous fruit tree with sweet black cherries. Info at Stark, (11-14-16).

Epiphyllum Uncle Sam. A weeping succulent with magenta to lavender flowers edged in white. Info at Epikakteen, (12-9-15).

Hemerocallis Catapult Sam. An herbaceous perennial with dark reddish purple spider-type flowers. Info at Sterrett, (1-10-16); Rosewood, (1-24-16).

Hemerocallis Sam I Am. An herbaceous perennial with red lily-like flowers that have pinched petals. Info at Marietta, (2015).

Hemerocallis Sam the Man. An herbaceous perennial with coral pink flowers that have an orange halo. Info at Browns Ferry, (11-25-15).

Hemerocallis Sam’s Delight. An herbaceous perennial with single lavender pink lily-like flowers that have ruffled gold edges. Info at Dancing Daylily, (11-10-16).

Hemerocallis Sam’s Prize. An herbaceous perennial with single orange lily-like flowers. Info at Cheryl, (9-6-16).

Hemerocallis Sassy Sam. An herbaceous perennial with magenta flowers that have a lavender watermark. Info at Lasting Dreams, (2015); Lily Farm, (2015); Earthly Treasures, (12-3-15); Shady Rest, (1-24-16).

Hosta Big Sam. An herbaceous perennial with shiny solid green corrugated leaves. Info at Jim’s, (2015); Schmid, (2015); Wade & Gatton, (2015).

Hosta Play It Again Sam. An herbaceous perennial with green leaves streaked and blotched with white. Info at Jim’s, (2015).

Iris Sam’s Mini. A rhizomatous perennial with purple-blue flowers. Info at Joe Pye Weed, (11-14-16).

Iris Yosemite Sam (Bearded). A rhizomatous perennial with bicolor light and dark rose flowers. Info at Blue J Iris, (2015); C&T, (2015); Country Delight, (2015).

Jovibarba Sam Sam. A succulent rosette of green leaves that are tipped with red. Info at Sempervivum Garten, (11-14-16)

Lilium Mister Sam. A bulbous perennial with pink flowers edged in white. Info at Tellura, (11-14-16).

Mimulus Sam. An evergreen shrub with pale yellow trumpet-shaped flowers.  Info at San Marcos, (11-14-16).

Rosa Here’s Sam (hybrid tea). A deciduous shrub with medium pink flowers. Info at K&M Roses, (2015); Country Garden, (7-29-16).

Saintpaulia Sweet Sam. An herbaceous evergreen perennial with pink flowers flecked purple. Info at Dave’s Violets, (2015); Flo, (10-14-15); Violet Gallery, (11-3-16).

Samantha

Meaning, Origin: Samantha likely stems from the name Samuel, but sometimes it’s said to mean listener in Aramaic.

Calluna Samantha. Source offers no description. Info at Heide, (11-3-16).

Campanula Samantha. An herbaceous perennial with bell-shaped bright purple-blue fragrant flowers. Info at Hessenhof, (11-10-16).

Dahlia Harvest Samantha. Aka Samantha Harvest. A tuberous perennial with dark pink decorative flowers. Info at National Dahlia Collection, (11-10-16).

Ficus Petite Samantha (benjamina). A small broadleaf evergreen tree with variegated foliage. Info at Voyage, (11-14-16).

Fuchsia Samantha. A deciduous shrub with pink and violet flowers. Info at Lokhorst, (10-26-16).

Fuchsia Samantha’s Smile. A deciduous shrub with white and deep pink flowers. Info at Littlebrook, (11-15-16).

Gladiolus Samamtha. A cormous perennial with coral pink and red flowers. Info at Ivydene, (11-10-16).

Hemerocallis Sexy Samantha. An herbaceous perennial with lavender and pale yellow ruffled flowers. Info at Ladybug, (11-10-16).

Hydrangea Samantha (arborescens). A deciduous shrub with mophead-type flowers that start green and age to pink. Info at Rare Find, (9-6-16).

Lantana Samantha (camara). An herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers. Info at Glasshouse, (12-9-15); Capitol, (3-3-16).

Lettuce Samantha. An annual loose-leaf vegetable with red leaves. Info at Wild Garden, (11-11-16); Swallowtail, (11-11-16).

Liriope Samantha (muscari). An evergreen grass-like perennial with pink spikes of flowers. Info at Classy Groundcovers, (12-9-15).

Pelargonium Samantha (grandiflorum). An annual or perennial with double pale pink flowers. Info at Pop’s Plants, (2015); Trecott, (2015).

Primula Samantha. An herbaceous perennial with purple flowers that have a pale yellow center. Info at Angus, (11-15-16).

Rosa Giant Samantha (hybrid tea). A deciduous shrub with medium red semi-double flowers. Info at Frappetta, (11-15-16).

Rosa Samantha (hybrid tea). A deciduous shrub with fragrant red flowers. Info at Thomas, (2015); Ruston, (2015).

Rosa Simply Samantha. A deciduous shrub with bright deep pink flowers. Info at Ludwig, (2015).

Scabiosa Samantha’s Pink. An herbaceous perennial with pink pincushion-type flowers. Info at Nature Hills, (11-15-16); Cameron, (11-15-16).

Tillandsia Samantha. A bromeliad with reddish inflorescences.  Info at Gregg’s, (11-11-16).

Sammie, Sammy

 

Meaning, Origin: Sammie and its variants are nicknames for Samuel, meaning either name of God or God has heard; or for Samantha, meaning listener.

Hemerocallis Sammy. An herbaceous perennial with orange lily-like flowers. Info at Komodo, (2015); Hoot Owl, (2015).

Hemerocallis Sweet Sammie. An herbaceous perennial with single peach and rose lily-like flowers. Info at Hillside, (11-25-2015); Lasting Dreams, (2015).

Iris Sammie’s Jammies. A rhizomatous perennial with orange and yellow flowers. Info at Country Delight, (2015); Stout, (1-10-16).

 

Samuel

Meaning, Origin: Samuel stems from the Hebrew name Shemeul, meaning either name of God or God has heard.

Hemerocallis Book Of Samuel. An herbaceous perennial with single lavender lily-like flowers that have a purple eye zone. Info at Harmon Hill, (12-9-15).

Hosta Samuel Blue. An herbaceous perennial with bluish gray-green leaves. Info at Land of Giants, (11-15-16).

Kniphofia Samuel’s Sensation. An herbaceous perennial with coral red flower spikes that age to yellow. Info at Beeches, (2015).

Primula Samuel. An herbaceous perennial with purple flowers. Info at Peninsula, (2015).

Sandra

Meaning, Origin: Sandra stems from the name Alessandra, meaning defending man.

Azalea Sandra’s Green Ice. An evergreen shrub with white double flowers. Info at Beautiful Gardens, (11-15-16)

Calluna Silver Sandra. An evergreen groundcover with pale amethyst flowers. Info at Heide, (11-3-16).

Dahlia Sandra. A tuberous perennial with pink decorative flowers. Info at Sid’s, (2015); Wagschal, (7-29-16); Liestal, (10-10-16).

Hamamelis Sandra (vernalis). An early flowering deciduous shrub with yellow fringy flowers. Info at Witchhazel, (2015); Holmes, (2015); Burncoose, (2-1-16).

Hemerocallis Dancing With a Sandra. An herbaceous perennial with single brownish-red lily-like flowers that have a darker eye. Info at Telmarc, (2015); Woodhenge, (1-31-16).

Hemerocallis Sandra’s Gift. An herbaceous perennial with lance-like leaves and rosy pink flowers accented by recurved petals and light pink edges. Info at Roycroft Daylilies, (2015).

Hemerocallis Sandra’s Smile. An herbaceous perennial with single lavender pink lily-like flowers edged gold. Info at Knox, (12-9-15); Hillside, (11-25-2015); Lasting Dream, (2015); Valley of Daylilies, (11-25-2015); Sterrett, (1-10-16).

Hibiscus Sandra’s Delight. A deciduous shrub with double pink and white flowers. Info at Gommer, (10-14-16).

Hydrangea Sandra. Aka Sidadsand. A deciduous shrub with white lacecap type flowers edged red. Info at Leonardslee’s, (2015); Burncoose, (2-1-16).

Lonicera Sandra. A deciduous vine with variegated foliage and yellow flowers that fade to white. Info at Willingham, (11-15-16).

Pelargonium Sandra (grandiflorum). Source offers no description. Info at Jordan, (10-7-16).

Phlox Sandra (paniculata). An herbaceous perennial with bright red flowers. Info at Bluestone, (11-15-16); Perennial Pleasures, (11-15-16).

Primula Sandra (auricula). An herbaceous perennial with deep burgundy flowers that have lighter edges and pale yellow centers. Info at Peninsula, (11-15-16); Sequim, (11-15-16).

Rosa Sandra (hybrid tea). A deciduous shrub with orange pink flowers. Info at Thomas, (2015); Ludwig, (2015); Country Gardens, (7-29-16).

Rosa Sandra Rennaisance. A deciduous shrub with blue-pink flowers. Info at 16 Eichen, (2015); Beeches, (2015).

Saintpaulia Sensational Sandra. An evergreen perennial with deep purple single flowers.. Info at Flo, (10-14-15).

Spathiphyllum Sandra. A foliage plant with white spathe-like flowers. Info at Birkdale, (11-15-16).

Sandy, Sandee

Meaning, Origin: Sandy and its variants are nickname for Sandra, meaning defending man.

Azalea Sandy. A deciduous shrub with orange flowers. Info at Leonardslee’s, (2015).

Calluna Sandy (vulgaris). An evergreen groundcover with tiny white flowers. Info at Heaths & Heathers, (2015); Heide, (11-3-16).

Canna Sassy Sandy. A rhizomatous perennial with yellow and red variegated flowers. Info at Karchesky Cannas, (2015).

Chrysanthemum Sandy (morifolium). An herbaceous perennial with bronzy-orange double daisies. Info at Urban Tree, (11-10-16).

Geranium Sandy. A mounding perennial with blush-pink flowers. Info at Beeches, (2015).

Hemerocallis Dancing with Sandy.  An herbaceous perennial with salmon flowers that have a red eye. Info at Simple Pleasures, (1-24-16).

Hemerocallis Double Sandy. An herbaceous perennial with double apricot lily-like flowers. Info at Wright’s, (2015); Hoot Owl, (2015).

Hemerocallis Friend Sandy. An herbaceous perennial with lance-like leaves and light yellow lily-like flowers. Info at Marietta, (2015).

Hemerocallis Princess Sandee. An herbaceous perennial with single pink lily-like flowers. Info at Stichling, (9-6-16).

Hemerocallis Sandy. An herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers that have a dark red blush. Info at Tranquil Lake, (2015).

Hemerocallis Sassy Sandy. An herbaceous perennial with pale pink flowers that have ruffled white edges. Info at Lily Farm, (2015).

Hemerocallis Sweet Sandy. An herbaceous perennial with pink lily-like flowers that have a purple eye. Info at Amador, (9-6-16).

Hepatica Sandy. Source does not offer description. Info at Cotswold, (11-15-16).

Neoregelia Sandy. A bromeliad with rich lavender inflorescences. Info at Bullis, (2015); Triad, (8-23-16).

Rose Sandy’s Marina. A deciduous shrub with orange flowers. Info at Russian River, (2015).

Rosa Sandy’s Pick. A miniature deciduous shrub with blended pink flowers. Info at K&M, (2015); For the Love of Roses, (2015).

Tillandsia Sandy. A bromeliad with pink inflorescences. Info at Triad, (8-23-16).