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32ND ANNUAL
FRIENDS OF U.C. RIVERSIDE BOTANIC GARDENS FALL PLANT SALE
Saturday, October 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
www.gardens.ucr.edu, 951-784-6962
LIST OF PLANTS EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE (updated 17 October, 2014)
(Now including landscape sized cacti & succulents, but not herbs or vegetables)
Be sure to check updates periodically for changes!
KEY TO THE CODES AT THE END OF PLANT DESCRIPTIONS
H*
B*
W*
C*
F*
S*
attracts Hummingbirds
attracts Butterflies or provides food for butterfly larvae
Water efficient/drought tolerant plants
California native plant or derivative
especially good cut Flower or cut Foliage
fragrant flowers ("S" for Scented)
The number of plants we expect to have available at the sale appears in brackets at the end of the plant description. Double listings indicate multiple sizes.
HERE ARE THE LISTS: TREES, SHRUBS, VINES, HERBACEOUS PLANTS, LANDSCAPE-SIZED CACTI & SUCCULENTS,
SHADE PLANTS, HOUSE & PATIO PLANTS, & WATER & WATERSIDE PLANTS!
winter; handsome all year. [20] (H*B*W*C*)
TREES
Acacia smallii, "SWEET ACACIA" - Tough, water efficient small tree
w/ spiny branches & tiny, ferny leaves; flowers are fragrant, golden puffs
covering the tree & scenting the surroundings over a long winter/spring
season. [18] (H*W*S*)
Bauhinia variegata, "PURPLE ORCHID TREE" - Spectacular,
deciduous tree w/ light green, 2-lobed leaves & 3-in. purple, orchidlike
flowers in late winter/early spring (a few may have white flowers).
[21/10] (H*)
Cassia leptophylla, "GOLD MEDALLION TREE" - Graceful, fastgrowing tree to 25 ft. tall w/ divided leaves w/ 24 leaflets & spectacular
clusters of dark yellow flowers in summer, followed by interesting,
straight woody pods to 16 in. long. [17/12] (B*)
Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman', "RAY HARTMAN CEANOTHUS" Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, small tree or large shrub (depending on
training), w/ 2-3 in. leaves, dark green leaves & 3-5 in., spikelike clusters
of medium blue flowers in spring. [24] (B*W*C*)
Cercocarpus betuloides, "MOUNTAIN MAHOGANY" - Calif. native,
drought tolerant, large shrub or small, multi-trunked tree w small, dark
green leaves that are pale below & a long-lasting display of handsome,
feathery fruits in fall. [10] (W*C*)
Cupressus darjeelingensis, "KASHMIR CYPRESS" - Evergreen,
narrowly pyramidal tree from Kashmir & Tibet w/ blue-green, scalelike
leaves closely arranged in flattened sprays on long, gracefully pendulous
branches & dark brown, round cones. [20]
Erythrina cristi-galli, "COCKSPUR CORAL TREE" - Unusual, small
tree or large shrub w/ thick branches & clusters of velvety, brick or wine
red flowers intermittent over long spring to fall season; hummingbird
favorite. [33] (H*)
Heteromeles arbutifolia, "TOYON" - Versatile & adaptable, Calif.
native, water-efficient small tree/large shrub w/ toothed, glossy green
leaves, large clusters of white flowers in summer, showy red berries in
Heteromeles arbutifolia (from yellow fruit), "TOYON" - Versatile,
Calif. native, water-efficient small tree/large shrub w/ toothed, glossy
green leaves, large clusters of white flowers in summer, showy red berries
in winter; some may produce yellow berries. [15] (H*B*W*C*)
Homalanthus populifolius, "QUEENSLAND POPLAR" - Small, Aust.
rainforest tree that is surprisingly hardy; fast-growing w/ handsome, more
or less heart-shaped or triangular leaves that turn red before dropping;
flowers interesting but not showy. [8]
Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. asplenifolius, "FERNLEAF
CATALINA IRONWOOD" - Picturesque Calif. native tree w/
handsome, peeling bark, fern-like, deep-green, glossy leaves & large, flat
clusters of tiny, white flowers in summer; needs good drainage &
moderate irrigation. [21] (B*W*C*)
Melaleuca nesophylla, "PINK MELALEUCA" - Fast-growing, small
tree or large shrub w/ thick, spongy bark, bright green leaves, & 1-in.,
rounded, brushlike clusters of mauve flowers much of year. [4] (H*W*)
Pinus sabiniana, "FOOTHILL PINE" - Adaptable, fast growing, Calif.
native pine w/ distinctive open & lacy crown; 8-12 inch, gray-green
needles & 6-10 in. cones w/ large, edible seeds. [30] (W*C*)
Pistacia chinensis, "CHINESE PISTACHE" - Tough, drought resistant,
deciduous medium to large tree w/ graceful, divided leaves that reliably
turn scarlet/crimson/orange in fall; spectacular! [6/5] (W*)
Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana, "HONEY MESQUITE" - Fastgrowing (w/ some irrigation), drought tolerant, evergreen tree of
picturesque form; tiny, ferny leaves & dense, finger-like spikes of creamy
yellow flowers in spring. [4] (B*W*)
Prunus ilicifolia, "HOLLY LEAF CHERRY" - Versatile, drought
tolerant, evergreen tree or shrub w/ leathery, hollylike leaves & spikes of
creamy-white flowers in spring; Calif. native. [20] (B*W*C*)
Quercus agrifolia, "COAST LIVE OAK" - Tough, drought tolerant,
wide-spreading tree, w/ cupped, hollylike, dark green leaves; fast-growing
in youth, picturesque in age; Calif. native. [4] (B*W*C*)
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Quercus lobata, "VALLEY OAK" - Majestic, Calif. native, low-wateruse, deciduous, large tree w/ thick, spreading branches & handsome,
deeply lobed leaves; fairly fast growth w/ some irrigation. [26]
(B*W*C*)
Artemisia tridentata var. vaseyana, "BIG SAGEBRUSH" - More garden
tolerant selection of the sagebrush of "Old West" fame; tough, water
efficient, picturesque shrub w/ silver-white, notoriously aromatic foliage;
needs good drainage. [8] (W*C*)
Quercus suber, "CORK OAK" - Large, drought tolerant, evergreen tree
from Mediterranean area w/ leathery, toothed, two-tone leaves & classic,
corky, fissured bark which is the cork of commerce; good drainage. [3]
(B*W*)
Berberis nevinii, "NEVIN'S BARBERRY" - Striking, drought tolerant,
evergreen shrub w/ blue-green, holly-like leaves, clusters of small, yellow
flowers & showy red berries; rare Calif. native seed-grown from locally
endangered plants. [15] (B*W*C*)
Sambucus mexicana, "BLUE ELDERBERRY" - Adaptable, Calif.
native, deciduous tree w/ compound leaves, large, flat-topped clusters of
tiny, creamy-white flowers & clusters of frosted blue berries used in jams,
etc; attractive to birds. [15] (B*W*C*)
Boronia clavata, "HEATHER WAND" - Evergreen, Aust. shrub w/
aromatic, compound leaves w/ narrow segments & lightly fragrant, bellshaped, yellow flowers in leafy spikes in winter/spring; no phosphorus
fertilizer; good cut flower. [9] (H*F*S*)
Vauquelinia californica var. pauciflora, "GUADALUPE CYN.
ROSEWOOD" - Tough & versatile Southwest native, water efficient,
small tree/large shrub related to our Calif. native toyon; 2-3-in, shiny
green, leathery leaves & flattened clusters of small white flowers in late
spring. [11] (B*W*)
Boronia crenulata 'Shark Bay', "BORONIA" - Evergreen Aust. shrub
w/ slender stems, tiny, dark green, aromatic leaves & small, bell-shaped,
pink flowers much of year but heaviest in winter/spring; good drainage
& no phosphorus fertilizer. [10] (H*F*)
SHRUBS
Abutilon palmeri, "INDIAN MALLOW" - Small shrub native to
southwest deserts & Baja Calif. w/ soft, velvety, silvery stems & leaves &
satiny, golden yellow, cup-shaped flowers in spring/summer. [15]
(C*W*)
Boronia megastigma 'Jack Maguire's Red', "BROWN BORONIA" Aust. shrub w/ short, needle-like leaves & freesia-scented, deep orange
red, bell-shaped flowers that are chartreuse within; part sun/light shade,
good drainage, no phosphorus fert.; not for beginners. [12] (F*S*)
Brugmansia 'Charles Grimaldi', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Fastgrowing, large shrub/small tree w/ huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpetshaped, cantaloupe-colored flowers in flushes throughout the year;
spectacular! [19] (S*)
Acacia craspedocarpa, "LEATHERLEAF ACACIA" - Large, heat
resistant shrub w/ handsome, rounded, gray-green leaves -- flowers are
bright yellow bottle-brushes born in winter/spring; pods showy. [16] (W*)
Brugmansia 'Frosty Pink', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Large
shrub/small tree w/ large, tapered leaves & huge, pendant, night-fragrant,
trumpet-shaped, pink flowers produced most heavily in spring & fall;
spectacular! [4] (S*)
Acalypha monostachya 'Raspberry Fuzzies', "RASPBERRY
FUZZIES" - Heat-loving, desert native shrub w/ slender stems, soft,
round, scalloped leaves & fuzzy, red flower heads over a long summer
season; good drainage, some summer irrigation. [19]
Brugmansia 'Super Nova A', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Large
shrub/small tree w/ light green leaves & huge, pendant, night-fragrant,
trumpet-shaped, white flowers; one of the largest flowered of the
Brugmansias - to 10 in. across; spectacular! [17] (S*)
Amorpha fruticosa, FALSE INDIGO BUSH - Calif. native, deciduous
shrub w/ divided leaves of oval leaflets & mostly terminal, spike-like
clusters of tiny purple flowers w/ conspicuous, yellow anthers; host for
California Dogface & other butterflies. [5] (B*C*)
Buddleia 'Buzz Violet', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Super compact form
of this fast-growing shrub w/ leaves gray green above & white-felted
below & dense, conical spikes of tiny, violet, fragrant flowers in summer;
butterfly favorite. [25] (B*S*)
Amorpha fruticosa, FALSE INDIGO BUSH - Calif. native, deciduous
shrub w/ divided leaves of oval leaflets & mostly terminal, spike-like
clusters of tiny purple flowers w/ conspicuous, yellow anthers; host for
California Dogface & other butterflies. [14] (B*C*)
Buddleia davidii 'Attraction', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fast-growing
shrub w/ leaves dark green above & white-felted below & dense, conical
spikes of small, deep purple buds opening to red-purple, fragrant flowers
in summer; butterfly favorite. [25] (B*S*)
Anisodontea x hypomandarum 'Tara's Pink', "AFRICAN MALLOW"
- Fast-growing, water-efficient, South African shrub w/ 1-inch, light pink,
hibiscus-like flowers over long spring to fall season; most compact of the
African mallows. [20] (W*)
Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fastgrowing shrub w/ leaves dark green above & white felty below & dense,
conical spikes of small, dark purple flowers in summer; butterfly favorite!
[25] (B*)
Arctostaphylos densiflorus 'Sentinel', "VINE HILL MANZANITA" Sturdy trunked small tree/shrub to 8 ft. tall & 8 ft. wide w/ smooth, reddish
black bark, small, gray leaves & clusters of tiny, light pink, urn-shaped
flowers in spring; needs good drainage. [20] (H*B*W*C*)
Buddleia davidii 'Indigo', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fast-growing shrub
w/ narrow, gray-green leaves & dense, conical spikes of small, lavender
blue, fragrant flowers in summer; butterfly favorite. [25] (B*S*)
Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley', "MANZANITA" - Calif. native derived
mounding shrub to 3 ft. tall & 6+ ft. wide w/ small, blue green leaves,
bronzy new growth & clusters of tiny, light pink, urn-shaped flowers in
spring; needs good drainage. [20] (H*B*W*C*)
Arctostaphylos 'Sunset', "SUNSET MANZANITA" - Calif. native,
mounding shrub to 5-8 ft. tall & 6-10 ft. wide, w/ rough barked stems,
deep green leaves, bronzy when young, & clusters of tiny, pink, urnshaped flowers in early spring; garden tolerant. [20] (H*B*W*C*)
Artemisia californica, "CALIF. SAGEBRUSH" - Fast-growing, widespreading, Calif. native shrub grown for its very aromatic, gray green,
feathery foliage; needs good drainage; butterfly larval host plant. [16]
(B*W*C*)
Buddleia davidii 'Evil Ways', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fast-growing
shrub w/ leaves a vibrant chartreuse green above, white-felted below &
dense, conical spikes of tiny, purple flowers in summer; flowers fragrant;
butterfly favorite [12] (B*S*)
Buddleia davidii 'Harlequin', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Variegated form
of this popular, fast-growing shrub; leaves dark green w/ yellow margins
& dense, conical spikes of small, crimson-purple, fragrant flowers in
summer; butterfly favorite! [15] (B*S*)
Buddleia davidii 'Nanho Purple', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - More
compact form of this fast-growing shrub w/ silvery leaves & dense,
conical spikes of small, bright purple, fragrant flowers in summer;
butterfly favorite! [25] (B*S*)
Buddleia davidii 'Pink Delight', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fast-growing
shrub w/ leaves dark green above & white-felted below & dense, conical
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spikes of small, lavender pink, fragrant flowers in summer; butterfly
favorite. [19] (B*S*)
Buddleia davidii 'Royal Red', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fast-growing
shrub w/ leaves gray green above, white-felted below & dense, conical
spikes of tiny, yellow-eyed, purple red flowers in summer; flowers
fragrant; butterfly favorite [24] (B*S*)
Buddleia 'Orange Septre', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fast-growing
shrub w/ lance-shaped, gray green, woolley leaves & shish-kabob spikes
of tiny, orange, fragrant flowers over long, summer/fall season; prune after
flowering for re-bloom; butterfly favorite. [10] (B*S*)
Buddleia x weyeriana 'Bicolor', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fast-growing
shrub w/ felty, lance-shaped leaves & conical clusters of tiny, fragrant
flowers, a blend of lavender & butterscotch yellow, in summer/fall; prune
after bloom; butterfly favorite. [10] (B*S*)
Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata', "VARIEGATED BOXWOOD" Versatile, slow growing, evergreen shrub w/ tiny, rounded, dark green
leaves, these handsomly edged in creamy white & densely covering the
plant; this is an extra hardy form. [3]
Caesalpinia gilliesii, "BIRD-OF-PARADISE-BUSH" - Medium to
large, heat-loving, water efficient shrub w/ open habit; ferny foliage &
striking yellow flowers w/ conspicuous, bright red stamens produced in
summer; hummingbird favorite. [4] (H*W*)
Caesalpinia pulcherrima, "BARBADOS PRIDE" - Heat-loving, water
efficient shrub w/ ferny, blue-green leaves & spectacular clusters of
orange & red flowers in summer; hummingbird favorite. [30] (H*W*)
Calliandra californica, "BAJA FAIRY DUSTER" - Water-efficient,
heat-loving shrub from Baja Calif. w/ small, green, ferny leaves; flowers
are fluffy brushes of bright dark red stamens born throughout warm
weather; hummingbird favorite. [24/11] (H*B*W*)
Callistemon citrinus 'Jeffersii', "PURPLE BOTTLE BRUSH" - Easy,
water-efficient shrub w/ bright green foliage & typical, 6-in., bottle-brushshaped flower spikes, but in red-purple fading to lavender; hummingbird
favorite. [10] (H*W*)
Callistemon viminalis 'Macarthur', "MACARTHUR BOTTLE
BRUSH" - Choice dwarf form of this favorite Australian shrub; dense,
rounded habit w/ narrow, blue-green leaves & blood-red, bottle-brush
flowers in fall, winter & spring; hummingbird favorite. [13] (H*W*)
Calothamnus villosus, "SILKY NET BUSH" - Australian shrub w/ soft,
gray, pine-needle-like foliage & bright red, one-sided, brush-like flower
clusters along the stems from winter to late spring; commercial cut foliage
plant. [4] (H*W*F*)
Calycanthus occidentalis, "WESTERN SPICE BUSH" - Calif. native,
deciduous, streamside shrub w/ 6 in., bright green leaves that turn yellow
in fall & water-lily-like, narrow-petaled, maroon flowers w/ a wine barrel
scent produced in summer. [10] (C*)
Cantua 'Hot Pants', "MAGIC-FLOWER-OF-THE-INCAS" Spectacular in flower, rangy when not; shrub w/ small, bright green leaves
& thin, arching branches tipped in spring by 4-in., cerise red, tubular
flowers flared at the tips; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*)
Capparis spinosa, "CAPER" - Hard-to-find, Mediterranean scrambling
shrub w/ round leaves and striking, 3-in., white flowers w/ a lavender
brush of protruding stamens; unopened, pickled buds are capers; needs
good drainage. [7] (W*)
Ceanothus 'Blue Jeans', "BLUE JEANS CEANOTHUS" - Drought
tolerant, medium to large, dense shrub w/ small, dark green, holly-like
leaves & abundant clusters of tiny, pale powder blue flowers in spring;
tolerates heavy soil, summer water. [14] (B*W*C*)
Ceanothus 'Concha', "CONCHA CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant,
mounding, medium to large, dense shrub w/ 1-in., dark green leaves &
1.5-in. clusters of electric dark blue flowers; needs good drainage but
tolerates summer water. [20] (B*W*C*)
Ceanothus 'Dark Star', "DARK STAR CEANOTHUS" - Drought
tolerant, wide-spreading, medium to large, dense shrub w/ tiny, dark green
leaves & 1.5 in. clusters of tiny, dark cobalt blue flowers; needs good
drainage. [25] (B*W*C*)
Ceanothus 'Frosty Blue', "FROSTY BLUE CEANOTHUS" - Drought
tolerant, wide-spreading, large shrub w/ 1/2 in., dark green leaves & 3-in.,
spikelike clusters of deep blue flowers frosted w/ white; can be trained as
small tree. [14] (B*W*C*)
Ceanothus 'Joyce Coulter', "JOYCE COULTER CEANOTHUS" Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, mounding shrub 2-5 ft. high w/ 1-in,
medium green leaves & spike-like clusters of tiny, medium-blue flowers
in spring; withstands some summer water. [20] (B*W*C*)
Ceanothus thyrs. v. griseus 'Yankee Point', "YANKEE POINT
CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, low, dense shrub w/
1-in., shiny, dark green leaves & 1 in. clusters of medium blue flowers;
one of easiest ceanothus; tolerates summer water. [20] (B*W*C*)
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark', "SKYLARK CEANOTHUS" Drought tolerant, Calif. native, evergreen shrub, 3-6 ft. tall & 5 ft. wide,
w/ deep green, shiny leaves & clusters of dark blue flowers over long
season; tolerates summer water. [8] (B*W*C*)
Chamelaucium 'Purple Gem', "WAXFLOWER" - Airy, Aust.,
evergreen shrub to 4-6 ft. tall w/ needle-like leaves & clusters of 3/4 in.,
waxy pink to purple flowers in winter/spring; good cutflower; needs good
drainage & low phosphorus fertilizer. [11] (W*F*)
Chamelaucium x Verticordia 'Jasper', "WAXFLOWER" - Airy, Aust.,
evergreen shrub to 4 ft. tall w/ needle-like leaves & branching clusters of
1/2 in., waxy pink flowers in winter/spring; good cutflower; needs good
drainage & low phosphorus fertilizer. [17] (W*F*)
Chamelaucium x Verticordia 'Southern Stars', "WAXFLOWER" Airy, Aust., evergreen shrub to 4-6 ft. tall w/ needle-like leaves &
branching clusters of 1/2 in., waxy white flowers blushed pink in
winter/spring; good cutflower; good drainage & low phosphorus fertilizer.
[8] (W*F*)
Chrysactinia mexicana, "DAMIANITA" - Compact, heat-loving shrub
w/ small, dark green, aromatic leaves; covered w/ 1-in, bright yellow daisy
flowers especially in spring & fall; needs perfect drainage. [15] (B*W*)
Cistus ladanifer, "CRIMSON-SPOT ROCKROSE" - Drought resistant,
mounding shrub w/ long, dark green leaves & 3-in., white, poppy-like
flowers w/ crimson spot at each petal base. [25] (W*)
Cistus purpureus, "ORCHID ROCKROSE" - Water efficient,
mounding shrub w/ leaves dark green above, light below & 3-inch, poppylike flowers, the petals red-purple each w/ a red spot; needs good drainage.
[20] (B*W*)
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, "CHAYA", "TREE SPINACH" - Curious
Mex. shrub w/ thick branches, & long-stalked, lobed leaves that have long
been eaten cooked like spinach, & rounded heads of small, white, starry
flowers; uncooked foliage is poisonous. [13/4] (B*)
Coleonema pulchellum, "PINK BREATH-OF-HEAVEN" - Open shrub
to 6 ft. tall & wide, w/ filmy appearance; needle-like, fresh green, aromatic
leaves & an abundance of tiny, pink, starry flowers in winter/spring;
butterfly favorite. [2] (W*B*F*)
Coleonema pulchellum 'Compactum', "PINK BREATH-OFHEAVEN" - A choice, lower, more spreading form of this South African
shrub; dense shrub w/ dainty, bright green, aromatic leaves & an
abundance of tiny, pink,starry flowers in winter/spring. [13] (W*B*F*)
Coleonema pulchellum 'Sunset Gold', "PINK BREATH-OFHEAVEN" - South African shrub to 2-4 ft. tall & spreading to 6 ft., w/
needle-like, bright yellow, aromatic leaves & an abundance of dainty,
pink, starry flowers in winter/spring. [2] (W*B*F*)
Coprosma 'Lemon and Lime', "MIRROR PLANT" - Fast-growing,
compact shrub to 4 ft. high & 3 ft. wide, grown for its handsome leaves
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which are small, more or less oval, marbled green & yellow & have a
mirror-like shine; prune in fall or spring. [16] (W*)
Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise', "MIRROR PLANT" - Fast-growing,
compact shrub to 5 ft. high & wide, grown for its handsome leaves which
are small, green w/ broad yellow, orange & red margins & have a mirrorlike shine; prune in fall or spring. [32] (W*)
Correa 'Wyn's Wonder', "VARIEGATED AUSTRALIAN
FUCHSIA" - Water efficient, compact, Aust. shrub w/ felty, olive green
leaves w/ cream margins & 1-in., bell-shaped, rosy-pink flowers over long
winter season; needs good drainage. [6] (H*W*)
Euryops speciosissimus, "CLANWILLIAM DAISY" - Rare, coarsely
branched, evergreen shrub from S. Africa w/ ferny, gray-green leaves &
single, yellow, long-stalked daisy flowers in spring/summer. [16] (B*W*)
Euryops virgineus, "CAPE DAISY BUSH" - Uncommon S. African
evergreen shrub w/ tiny, deep green, saw-tipped leaves & masses of 3/4
in., bright yellow, daisy flowers in winter & spring; good cutflower. [6]
(B*W*F*)
Fallugia paradoxa, "APACHE-PLUME" - Drought tolerant, Calif.
native shrub w/ tiny, deep green leaves & pretty, 1 1/2 in., white, rose-like
flowers in spring & showy, plume-like seed clusters. [20] (W*C*)
Cuphea 'Starrfire', "STARRFIRE CUPHEA" - Heat-loving shrub to
4 ft. tall w/ deep green, bronze-tinged leaves; flowers are rosy-red tubes
tipped by contrasting purple & white, starry petal lobes; flowers spring to
fall. [27/24/3] (H*F*)
Forsythia hybrid (Pamela), "FORSYTHIA" - Temperate climate
classic, early spring blooming shrub, this selection adapted to our Inland
climate; the bare, wand-like branches lined w/ dainty, yellow flowers &
later, toothed leaves; good cutflower. [7] (F*)
Dendromecon rigida, "BUSH POPPY" - Choice, Calif. native shrub to
4-8 ft. tall & 4-6 ft. wide w/ narrow, leathery, blue green leaves & 4petalled, bright yellow flowers in spring; perfect drainage, transplant
carefully, not for beginners. [10] (W*C*)
Galvezia speciosa 'Boca Rosa', "ISLAND SNAPDRAGON" - Compact
form of this Calif. native, spreading, evergreen shrub w/ shiny, light green,
leaves & 1-in, tubular, scarlet flowers born heaviest in spring &
intermittently during the year; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*W*C*)
Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea', "PURPLE HOP BUSH" - Tough &
versatile large shrub, can be trained to tree form; narrow, bronze-tinted
leaves & showy clusters of papery seed capsules in late spring/summer;
good oleander substitute. [15] (W*F*)
Gossypium hirsutum, "UPLAND COTTON" - Perennial form of this
interesting plant, a shrub to 9 ft. tall w/ 2-in. yellow flowers; true cotton
grown for the cotton bolls produced in late summer, either as a curiosity
or for the useful fiber. [11]
Echium candicans, "PRIDE-OF-MADEIRA" - Evergreen shrub w/
bold, bristly, gray green leaves & dramatic, thick spires of bright blue
flowers with protruding purple stamens over long spring season; butterfly
favorite. [40] (H*B*W*F*)
Grevillea 'Constance', "HUMMINGBIRD BUSH" - Graceful,
evergreen shrub w/ 1 in., deep green, leaves & unusual, orange-red,
spidery flowers, heaviest in spring, intermittent throughout the year; needs
good drainage, no phosphorus fert. [9] (H*W*)
Encelia californica, "CALIF. SUNFLOWER" - Drought tolerant, Calif.
native shrub w/ bright green, diamond-shaped leaves & 3-in., yellow
flowerheads w/ dark brown centers in spring. [7] (B*W*C*)
Grevillea lanigera 'Mt. Tamboritha', "WOOLLY GREVILLEA" Evergreen shrub w/ small, gray green leaves close-set foxtail fashion along
arching or trailing branches & clusters of unusual, pink & crean, spidery
flowers; good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [25] (H*W*)
Encelia californica 'El Dorado', "CALIF. SUNFLOWER" - Drought
tolerant, Calif. native shrub w/ bright green, diamond-shaped leaves & 3in., golden yellow flowerheads w/ dark brown centers in spring. [25]
(B*W*C*)
Ephedra viridis, "MORMON TEA" - Unusual & curious, drought
tolerant, Calif. native coniferous shrub w/ near leafless, slender, bright
green to yellow green branches; long used as tea & dye plant; needs good
drainage. [15] (W*C*)
Eremophila glabra ‘Mingenew Gold’ , "MINGENEW GOLD EMU
BUSH" - Low growing, water efficient shrub from Australian, about 1 ft.
high & spreading 9-12 ft. w/ narrow, bright green leaves & tubular, yellow
flowers w/ protruding stamens produced much of the year. [12/5] (H*W*)
Ericameria laricifolia 'Aguirre', "TURPENTINE BRUSH" - Lush
selection of this rarely offered Calif. native evergreen shrub w/ tiny,
narrow, dark green leaves & fluffy clusters of small, yellow daisy flowers
in late summer/fall (=Haplopappus) [15/6] (B*W*C*)
Ericameria nauseosus ssp. speciosus, "RABBITBRUSH" - Drought
tolerant, tough, western native w/ narrow, gray green leaves & masses of
fluffy, golden yellow, flower heads in late summer & fall; needs good
drainage (=Chrysothamnus). [15] (B*W*C*)
Eriogonum giganteum, "ST. CATHERINE'S LACE" - Bold, Calif.
native shrub to 5+ ft. tall w/ felty, gray-green, ruffled leaves & large, flattopped clusters of tiny rose-pink flowers over long spring/summer season.
[4] (B*W*C*F*)
Euphorbia pulcherrima 'Eckespoint', "POINSETTIA" - In the garden,
not a little holiday pot plant, but a spectacular, tall, deciduous shrub w/
masses of foot-wide, double-bracted, red flower heads over long winter
season. [40] (H*B*)
Euphorbia xanti, "BAJA CALIFORNIA SPURGE" - Baja Calif. native
shrub w/ gray green, pencil-like branches, scattered, gray-green leaves &
dense clusters of tiny, fragrant, pink flowers over long winter/spring
season; spreads underground. [18] (B*W*S*)
Grevillea 'Pink Pearl', "HUMMINGBIRD BUSH" - Dense, mounding,
evergreen shrub w/ 1 in., bright green, needlelike leaves & unusual, rose
pink, spidery flowers, heaviest in spring, intermittent through the year;
good drainage, no phosphorus fert. [20] (H*W*)
Grevillea 'White Wings', "SPIDER FLOWER" - Large, vigorous, Aust.
shrub w/ feathery leaves & dense, rounded clusters of sweet scented,
curly, white flowers in winter/early spring; good drainage & no
phosphorus fertilizer.. [8] (H*B*W*S*)
Hamelia patens 'Sierra Red', "TEXAS FIREBUSH" - For mildest
Inland gardens; a tall, heat-loving, fountain-shaped shrub w/ handsome
reddish foliage & stems & one-sided spikes of tubular, red, velvety
flowers in summer/fall; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*)
Helianthemum 'Cheviot', "SUNROSE" - Dense, evergreen, mat-forming
shrublet w/ silvery gray leaves & 1-in., single, apricot orange flowers w/
yellow centers in spring/summer; cut back after flowering for fall bloom;
needs good drainage. [25] (W*)
Justicia brandegeeana, "SHRIMP PLANT" - Tender shrub for part or
light shade in a protected spot; produces red-bracted, shrimp-shaped spikes
of white tubular flowers over long spring to summer season. [23] (H*)
Justicia californica, "CHUPAROSA" - Drought tolerant desert shrub w/
gray-green, nearly leafless branches & clusters of tubular, bright red
flowers over long spring/summer season. [3] (H*W*C*)
Justicia spicigera, "MEXICAN HONEYSUCKLE" - Water efficient,
heat-loving, rounded shrub w/ bright green leaves & clusters of orange,
tubular flowers produced continuously. [20/4] (B*W*F*)
Keckiella antirrhinoides, "YELLOW KECKIELLA" - Calif. native
shrub growing to 4-6 ft. high & wide w/ small, toothed leaves & clusters
of fragrant, rich yellow, snapdragon-like flowers in spring at the branch
tips; summer deciduous; good drainage. [30] (W*C*)
Lantana camara 'Dallas Red', "LANTANA" - Easy, heat-loving,
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mounding shrub w/ dark green, sandpapery leaves & rounded heads of
starry flowers opening yellow & aging to orange then red; butterfly
favorite. [30] (B*W*)
Lantana camara (Platzer yellow & pink), "LANTANA" - Easy, heatloving, mounding shrub w/ dark green, sandpapery leaves & rounded
heads of starry flowers opening yellow & aging to pink; butterfly favorite.
[9] (B*W*)
Lantana montevidensis, "TRAILING LANTANA" - Easy, heat-loving,
spreading shrub w/ dark green, sandpapery leaves & rounded clusters of
white-eyed, rich rosy lilac colored flowers throughout warm weather;
butterfly favorite. [3] (B*W*)
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead', "ENGLISH LAVENDER" Dwarf form of classic perfume lavender; water efficient shrub w/ graygreen, aromatic leaves & slender, long-stalked, fragrant spikes of bright
lavender-blue flowers in summer. [32] (B*W*F*S*)
Lavandula minutolii, "FERNLEAF LAVENDER" - Water efficient,
aromatic shrub w/ especially handsome, ferny, gray-green foliage & tall,
narrow spikes of tiny, lavender blue flowers over long summer/fall season.
[12] (B*W*F*S*)
Lavandula pedunc. ssp. lusitanica 'Lusi Pink', "BUTTERFLY
LAVENDER" - Water efficient, aromatic shrub w/ narrow, gray green
leaves & long-stalked, pineapple-like spikes of dark blue-purple flowers
topped by showy, petal-like, pink bracts in early summer; good drainage.
[25] (B*W*F*S*)
Lavatera 'Red Rum', "TREE MALLOW" - Fast-growing, evergreen
shrub w/ matte green, felty, maple-like leaves & 3-in., deep pink,
hollyhock-like flowers on maroon stems, these produced much of the year.
[20] (B*W*)
Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas', "CHAPARRAL MALLOW" Special selection of this drought tolerant, native, evergreen shrub w/ bold,
maple-like, gray-fuzzy leaves on spike-like branches & silvery-pink,
hollyhock like flowers in spring/summer. [15] (B*W*C*)
Melaleuca incana, "GRAY HONEY MYRTLE" - Low selection of this
wide-spreading, evergreen shrub w/ narrow, fuzzy gray leaves set closely
along stems & fluffy, clusters of cream-colored, feather-like flowers in
spring. [15] (H*)
Melianthus major, "HONEY BUSH" - Bold, South African shrub w/
gray green, foot-long, divided leaves w/ toothed leaflets & 1-foot clusters
of unusual, reddish brown flowers in late winter; much or little water. [15]
(W*)
Myoporum parvifolium 'Tucson', "TUCSON DWARF MYOPORUM"
- Compact, fine-textured form of this water efficient, fast-growing,
shrubby groundcover; can spread to 5+ ft., w/ gray green leaves & starry,
white flowers in summer; believed rabbit proof! [21] (W*)
Myoporum 'Putah Creek', "PUTAH CREEK MYOPORUM" - Water
efficient, very fast-growing, shrubby groundcover (can spread to 8 ft.) w/
bright green leaves close set along the stems & small white flowers in
summer; apparently rabbit proof! [20] (W*)
tall, shish-kabob spikes of 2-lipped, hooded, pink flowers over long
summer season. [15] (W*F*)
Plumbago scandens 'Summer Snow', "SUMMER SNOW" - SW. U.S.
& Mex. native, trailing shrub to 3+ ft. tall w/ fresh green foliage that
reddens in fall & spikes of starry, cool white flowers in the heat of
summer; butterfly favorite. [19] (B*W*)
Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterfly', "SWEET-PEA SHRUB" Compact form of this easy, fast-growing, open shrub w/ gray green,
pointed leaves & bright rose-purple, orchid-like flowers produced from
summer to fall. [20] (B*F*)
Prostanthera ovalifolia 'Variegata', "VARIEGATED MINT BUSH" Fast-growing, evergreen, Aust. shrub w/ small, rounded, aromatic leaves
edged cream & 1/2 in., bright purple, trumpet-shaped flowers in spring;
needs good drainage. [13] (H*)
Quercus berberidifolia, "SCRUB OAK" - Drought tolerant, local native,
shrubby, evergreen oak w/ small, leathery, holly-like leaves; older
specimens may reach tree-like proportions. [10] (B*W*C*)
Rhagodia spinescens, "AUST. SALTBUSH" - Water efficient, fastgrowing, ground-covering shrub from Australia w/ fine-textured, silverygreen foliage; flowers insignificant; excellent large-scale groundcover or
slope cover. [10] (W*)
Rhamnus californica 'Eve Case', "COFFEEBERRY" - Dense form of
this tough, drought tolerant, Calif. native, evergreen shrub w/ oval, dark
green leaves, inconspicuous flowers & red to black berries; provides larval
food for several butterfly species. [15] (B*W*C*)
Ribes malvaceum 'Dancing Tassels', "CHAPARRAL CURRANT" Dependable, Calif. native, deciduous shrub w/ aromatic, textured, lobed
leaves, pendulous clusters of small pink flowers from darker buds in fall
& winter, & blue-black berries; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*W*C*)
Ribes sanguineum v. glut. 'Spring Showers', "RED FLOWERING
CURRANT" - Calif. native, deciduous shrub w/ dark green, aromatic,
maple-like leaves & 8-in., pendulous clusters of small pink flowers in late
winter, followed by blue black berries; hummingbird favorite. [25]
(H*W*C*)
Ribes speciosum 'Rana Creek', "FUCHSIA-FLOWERED
GOOSEBERRY" - Choice, Calif. native shrub w/ spiny branches, dark
green, shiny leaves & a profusion of pendulous, deep crimson, fuchsialike flowers in winter/spring season; hummingbird favorite. [18]
(H*B*W*C*)
Rosa minutifolia, "BAJA DESERT ROSE" - Choice Calif. & Baja
Calif. native shrub to 3-4 ft. tall w/ indefinite spread; tiny, divided leaves
on very thorny branches & 1 in., bright pink, 5-petaled flowers w/ central
yellow stamens in winter & spring. [15] (W*C*)
Rosmarinus 'Barbeque', "ROSEMARY" - Narrow, upright form of this
popular, water-efficient shrubby herb, w/ narrow, dark green, aromatic
leaves & clear blue flowers in winter/spring; the leaves have especially
good flavor & aroma. [32] (B*W*F*)
Pavonia missionis, "PAVONIA" - Fast-growing, open shrub w/ slender,
wand-like branches & bristly, toothed leaves; plants dotted w/ satiny red,
cup-shaped flowers over long spring-summer season. [3] (H*)
Rosmarinus 'Irene', "ROSEMARY" - Low-growing, vigorously
spreading form of this popular, water-efficient shrubby herb w/ deep
green, aromatic foliage & dark lavender blue flowers in winter/spring;
leaves used in cooking. [7] (B*W*F*)
Pavonia praemorsa, "YELLOW MALLOW" - Evergreen, South
African shrub w/ small, fan-shaped, ruffled leaves, the plant dotted w/
cup-shaped flowers that open yellow & age to rose red, these produced
over long spring-summer season. [14/3]
Rosmarinus 'Paris', "ROSEMARY" - A 3-4 ft. tall, upright form of this
popular, water-efficient shrub w/ deep green, aromatic foliage &
comparaitively large, pale blue flowers w/ dark markings; leaves used in
cooking. [3] (B*W*F*)
Peritoma arborea (Isomeris arborea), "BLADDERPOD" - Calif. native,
drought tolerant shrub w/ gray-green leaves, dainty yellow flowers
through warm weather, followed by bright green, showy seed pods.
[18/11] (H*W*C*)
Rosmarinus 'Roman Beauty', "ROSEMARY" - Slow growing, semiupright form of this popular, water-efficient shrub w/ deep green, aromatic
leaves & violet blue flowers over long winter season; leaves used in
cooking. [32] (B*W*F*)
Phlomis purpurea, "PINK JERUSALEM SAGE" - Uncommon,
evergreen, water efficient shrub w/ textured, gray-green, woolly leaves &
Ruellia peninsularis, "DESERT RUELLIA" - Small desert shrub w/
whitish, zig-zag branches, dark green leaves & blue-purple, trumpet-
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shaped flowers throughout warm weather. [10/10] (H*W*)
blue, tubular flowers. [15] (H*B*W*C*F*)
Ruta graveolens 'Jackman's Blue', "RUE" - Compact form of this
handsome, long-grown herb w/ highly aromatic, lacy, silvery-blue leaves,
clusters of yellow flowers in summer; sap may be irritating to some, [32]
(F*)
Senna didymobotrya, "POPCORN CASSIA" - Evergreen shrub w/
handsome, divided leaves & candelabra-like spikes of black buds opening
to large, yellow flowers in winter/spring; new growth & flower buds
popcorn scented - especially fragrant form. [33/8/27] (B*S*)
Salvia apiana, "WHITE SAGE" - Drought tolerant, local native,
evergreen shrub w/ silvery-white, extremely aromatic leaves & tall spires
of small, white & lavender flowers in late spring/early summer; needs
good drainage. [15] (B*W*C*)
Senna nemophila, "DESERT CASSIA" - Water efficient, evergreen
shrub from Aust. w/ feathery, green foliage & in clusters of yellow, 5petalled flowers over long winter/spring season. [20] (B*W*S*)
Salvia cedrosensis, "CEDROS IS. SAGE" - A water efficient, evergreen,
Baja Calif. native shrub w/ small, silvery-gray, felty leaves on near white
stems & loose spikes of small, two-lipped, blue flowers produced much of
the year. [18] (H*W*)
Salvia flocculosa 'Curtis Blue', "CURTIS BLUE SALVIA" - Low.
evergreen shrub w/ 1-2 in., aromatic, dull green leaves & spikes of many
tiny, deep purple blue, two-lipped flowers w/ two conspicuous white
marks on the lower lip, these produced fall to spring. [10]
Salvia 'Hot Lips', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Easy, water-efficient shrub w/
tiny, aromatic leaves & abundant spikes of 1-in., tubular, white flowers
tipped bright red - color may vary w/ temperature; hummingbird favorite.
[32] (H*W*)
Salvia x jamensis 'Bob & Bernie', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Fast-growing,
water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves & abundant spikes of 2lipped, 1-in. deep magenta flowers w/ dark calyxes over long spring to fall
season; hummingbird favorite. [30] (H*W*)
Salvia x jamensis (Cream), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub
w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of cream-colored, 1-in. flowers
& contrasting, calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [16]
(H*W*)
Senna phyllodinea, "SILVER LEAF CASSIA" - Water efficient,
evergreen, Aust. shrub w/ gray-green, sickle-shaped, leaf-like stems &
clusters of yellow, 5-petalled flowers over long spring/summer season.
[10] (B*W*S*)
Simmondsia chinensis, "JOJOBA" - Versatile, drought tolerant, Calif.
native shrub, slow-growing & dense w/ leathery, gray-green leaves that
have a distinctive vertical orientation; female plants bear jojoba "nuts"
used in cosmetics. [6/4] (W*C*)
Syringa x hyacinthaflora 'Ramona’, "LILAC" - UCRBG introduction;
old time favorite, deciduous, semi-dwarf shrub w/ heart-shaped leaves &
conical clusters of single, deep purple flowers in late winter; specially
selected for mild winter climates. [6] (B*F*S*)
Syringa x hyacinthaflora 'Ramona’, "LILAC" - UCRBG introduction;
old time favorite, deciduous, semi-dwarf shrub w/ heart-shaped leaves &
conical clusters of single, deep purple flowers in late winter; specially
selected for mild winter climates. [50] (B*F*S*)
Tagetes lemmonii 'Compacta', "MT. LEMMON MARIGOLD" Dwarf form of this popular, shrubby perennial w/ finely divided, strongly
aromatic leaves & large clusters of golden orange flower heads, heaviest
bloom in winter/spring. [32] (B*W*F*)
Salvia x jamensis (dark red), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient
shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of small, two-lipped, dark
red flowers from spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*)
VINES
Salvia x jamensis 'Lemon Lime', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient
shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves that are heavily variegated rich yellow &
spikes of 1-in., light yellow, tubular flowers from chartreuse buds;
hummingbird favorite (UCRBG 2012 introduction). [10] (H*W*)
Aristolochia gigantea, "GIANT DUTCHMAN'S PIPE" - Incredible
flowering vine w/ twining stems & heart-shaped leafes; huge (to 14 in.!),
pleasantly scented, flared flowers are deep red-purple marbled w/ creamy
white open from large,inflated buds. [6]
Salvia x jamensis 'Little Garnet', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient
shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of small, two-lipped, extra
dark red flowers from spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [30] (H*W*)
Asparagus falcatus, "SICKLE-THORN ASPARAGUS" - Unusual &
handsome vine w/ wiry stems & hooked thorns that aid in climbing; tufts
of 3-in., narrow, rich green "leaves" & loose clusters of tiny, fragrant,
white flowers. [5] (S*)
Salvia x jamensis (red), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/
tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of 1 -in., two-lipped, clear red
flowers from spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*)
Salvia x jamensis (Salmon), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Fast-growing, waterefficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves & abundant spikes of 2-lipped, 1in. salmon-colored flowers over long spring to fall season; hummingbird
favorite. [30] (H*W*)
Salvia x jamensis 'Twilight', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient
shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves along purple-black stems & abundant spikes
of 1 in., delicate pink flowers w/ contrasting dark calyxes; blooms spring
to fall; hummingbird favorite. [30] (H*W*)
Salvia x jamensis (Yellow w/ pink), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Waterefficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves & abundant spikes of 1-in., yellow
flowers blushed pink & w/ contrasting, darker calyxes & flower stems;
hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*W*)
Salvia wagneriana, "SALVIA" - Fast-growing shrub w/ light green,
heart-shaped leaves & gorgeous pink-bracted racemes of pink, tubular
flowers over long winter season. [24] (H*F*)
Salvia 'Whirly Blue', "CLEVELAND SAGE HYBRID" - Vigorous &
colorful selection of this popular Calif. native, medium-sized, evergreen
shrub w/ aromatic, gray-green leaves & shish-kabob spikes of intense
Bauhinia corymbosa, "PHANERA" - Pretty, evergreen vine climbing by
tendrils w/ dainty, bilobed leaves & clusters of lavender-pink, orchid-like
flowers over long spring/summer season. [12] (H*)
Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen', "TRUMPET CREEPER" Very hardy, fast-growing, deciduous vine adhering to most surfaces;
handsome, lacquered leaves & clusters of 3-in., salmon red, trumpet
flowers in summer; hummingbird favorite [3] (H*)
Clematis armandii, "EVERGREEN CLEMATIS" - Choice, evergreen
vine w/ dark, glossy green, divided leaves & branching clusters of
glistening white, 3.5-in., fragrant flowers in spring; roots like shade. [4]
(H*S*)
Distictis buccinatoria, "BLOOD-RED TRUMPET VINE" - Vigorous,
fast-growing vine climbing by tendrils; glossy green leaves & clusters of
5-in., velvety orange-red, trumpet-shaped flowers w/ yellow throats
produced much of year; hummingbird favorite. [15] (H*)
Hardenbergia violacea 'Happy Wanderer', "LILAC VINE" - Choice
Australian vine w/ wiry, twining stems, leathery, undivided leaves & long
clusters of tiny, rose purple, sweetpea-shaped flowers w/ a chartreuse dot
in late winter/early spring. [15] (W*)
Hylocereus undatus, "DRAGON FRUIT" - Climbing cactus w/ 3-
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angled, self-adhering stems & mammoth (to 1 ft. long!) white flowers, that
open in summer about 8 p.m. & can form delicious magenta-red, whitefleshed fruit. [4]
Kennedia becksiana 'Flamboyant', "CAPE ARID KENNEDIA" Uncommon Australian vine w/ wiry stems, bright green, 3-parted leaves
w/ broad leaflets & 2-in., bright orange red, sweetpea-shaped flowers w/
chartreuse centers in spring/summer. [9] (W*)
Kennedia prostrata (climbing form), "RUNNING POSTMAN" Uncommon Australian vine w/ wiry stems, dark green, 3-parted leaves &
1-in., bright scarlet-pink, sweetpea-shaped flowers in summer; climbing
form,for trellis or groundcover. [15] (W*)
Pandorea jasminoides 'Variegata', "VARIEGATED BOWER VINE" Twining vine, handsome in or out of bloom; glossy, dark green leaves
marbled w/ creamy white & clusters of pink, trumpet-shaped flowers w/
dark throats born over long summer season. [3] (H*)
Passiflora 'Coral Glow', "PASSIONFLOWER" - Vigorous vine
climbing by tendrils; dark green, shiny green, 3-lobed leaves &
distinctive, 4-in., bright coral pink flowers from summer to fall; butterfly
favorite. [20] (H*B*)
Passiflora 'Incense', "INCENSE PASSIONVINE" - Cold deciduous
passion vine w/ dark green, lobed leaves & abundantly produced,
distinctive flowers w/ violet petals & lighter filiments; provides larval
food for gulf fritillary butterfly. [5] (H*)
Passiflora 'Quasar', "QUASAR PASSIONVINE" - Moderately
vigorous passion vine w/ dark green, lobed leaves & abundantly produced,
distinctive flowers w/ pure white petals & white filiments; provides larval
food for gulf fritillary butterfly. [3] (H*)
Passiflora 'Witchcraft' tm, "WITCHCRAFT PASSIONVINE" Tame-growing passion vine w/ slender stems lined w/ dark green, lobed
leaves & distinctive, 3-in., violet flowers w/ vivid blue-purple filaments
in summer/fall. [15] (H*B*)
Rosa banksiae 'Lutea', "LADY BANKS' ROSE" - Large, evergreen,
vining shrub w/ thornless branches, handsome, glossy green leaves &
covered in fluffy clusters of small, double, fragrant yellow roses in early
spring. [3] (B*)
Rosa 'Climbing Cécile Brunner', "CLIMBING SWEETHEART
ROSE" - Climbing form of this old fashioned favorite rose developed in
Riverside; vigorous climber w/ large clusters of small, light pink, perfectly
formed roses over long season; sweetly scented. [15] (B*F*S*)
Solanum laxum (S. jasminoides), "POTATO VINE" - Fast-growing,
twining vine w/ small, purple-tinted leaves & dainty clusters of inch-wide,
white flowers w/ yellow anthers produced much of the year. [15]
Thunbergia alata 'Sunlady', "BLACK-EYED SUSAN VINE" Vigorous, fast-growing, twining vine w/ triangular, light green leaves &
bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers w/ near-black throat produced over
much of year. [15] (H*)
Vitis californica (select fruiting), "CALIF. WILD GRAPE" - Calif.
native, woody vine, climbing by tendrils; picturesque in & out of leaf w/
shredding bark & slightly lobed, gray green leaves, velvety below,
selected for heavy fruit, good flavor; attracts birds. [15] (W*)
HERBACEOUS PLANTS (PERENNIALS)
Achillea x lewisii 'King Edward', "YARROW" - Dwarf hybrid of this
tough, water-efficient perennial w/ flat-topped clusters of long-lasting,
creamy yellow flowers above a dark green, ferny, aromatic foliage mass;
butterfly favorite. [25] (B*W*F*)
Achillea millefolia 'Laura', "COMMON YARROW" - Tough, waterefficient perennial w/ flat-topped clusters of long-lasting, red flowers
above a dark green, ferny, aromatic foliage mass; butterfly favorite. [32]
(B*W*C*F*)
Agapanthus 'Gold Strike', "LILY-OF-THE-NILE" - Dwarf, variegated
selection of this landscape favorite w/ strap-shaped leaves handsomely
margined creamy yellow & long-stalked, ball-like clusters of light & dark
blue striped flowers in summer. [15/7] (H*B*W*F*)
Albuca crinifolia, "ALBUCA" - Evergreen perennial w/ green, aboveground bulb, long, strap-shaped leaves & tall, upright spikes of white
flowers w/ a green stripe on each petal. [7] (W*)
Alcea rosea (double pink), "HOLLYHOCK" - Easy, old-fashioned
favorite short-lived perennial w/ bold, rounded foliage & tall spires of
double, light pink flowers in summer; allow to reseed. [5] (H*B*)
Aquilegia chrysantha, "GOLDEN COLUMBINE" - Easy, Southwest
native w/ handsome, airy, gray green foliage & tall, branching sprays of
nodding, long-spurred, yellow flowers adored by hummingbirds; reseeds
freely. [30/12] (H*F*)
Aquilegia formosa, "WESTERN COLUMBINE" - Calif. native
perennial w/ handsome, much divided, airy foliage & tall, branching
sprays of nodding, orange-red, spurred flowers adored by hummingbirds;
spreads readily by seed. [15] (H*C*F*)
Armeria caespitosa, "SEA PINK" - Very compact perennial forming a
cushion of needle-like, rich green leaves & stalked clusters of rose pink
flowers in spring; butterfly favorite; needs extra good drainage (=A.
juniperifolia). [32] (B*W*)
Armeria 'Nifty Thrifty', "SEA PINK" - Water efficient perennial
forming a tight, spreading mat of narrow green leaves edged yellow, &
long-stalked clusters of dark pink flowers spring to summer; butterfly
favorite. [32] (B*W*C*F*)
Artemisia 'Powis Castle', "WORMWOOD" - Striking, water efficient,
shrubby perennial forming a dense 3-foot tall, 6-foot wide mound of
silver-white, feathery, aromatic foliage; flowers inconspicuous; needs
good drainage. [4] (W*)
Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold', "BLOODFLOWER" - Fastgrowing, evergreen perennial w/ wand-like stems topped w/ striking
clusters of yellow-orange, waxy flowers over long summer/fall season;
host for Monarch butterfly larvae. [30/13] (B*)
Aster 'Nana Hern', "MICHAELMAS DAISY" - Old fashioned favorite
herbaceous perennial w/ narrow, dark green leaves & huge, branching
clusters of blue-purple, daisy flowers in fall/winter; spreads vigorously.
[20/10] (B*F*)
Baptisia sphaerocarpa, "YELLOW WILD INDIGO" - Hardy,
herbaceous, clump-forming perennial w/ blue-green, three-parted leaves
& tapered spikes of yellow, sweet-pea flowers in summer, followed by
interesing, sphaerical pods; needs good drainage. [25] (B*W*)
Begonia 'Hildegard's Richmondensis', "BEGONIA" - Easy, shrubby
begonia w/ succulent stems, shiny, bronzy, ruffled leaves & clusters of
rosy pink flowers w/ yellow centers over much of year; flowers edible.
[20]
Berlandiera lyrata, "CHOCOLATE DAISY" - Texas native perennial
to 3 ft. tall w/ light yellow daisy flowerheads w/ reddish-brown centers;
flowers deliciously chocolate scented. [20] (B*W*S*)
Bothriochloa barbinodis, "CANE BLUESTEM" - Calif. native, 3-4-ft.,
clumping grass w/ narrow, light green leaves & tall-stemmed, fluffy,
silvery white flower heads in summer; winter dormant -- cut back in early
spring. [20] (W*C*)
Bouteloua curtipendula, "SIDE OATS GRAMMA" - Calif. native,
clumping grass growing to 2-3 ft. in bloom, w/ blue-green leaves &
graceful, long stalked, purplish flower heads w/ oat-like seeds arranged
along one side of the stalk. [6] (W*C*F*)
Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition', "BLUE GRAMMA GRASS" -
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Extra tall selection, to 2.5 ft., of this Calif. native, clumping grass w/
slender, light gray-green leaves & distinctive, long stalked, comb-like
flower heads that emerge chartreuse & age to blond. [10] (W*C*F*)
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster', "FEATHER REED
GRASS" - Dramatic, Eurasian, near evergreen grass forming upright
clumps of narrow leaves to 3 ft. tall & wide & 6 ft., purplish, narrowly
plumelike flower heads in late spring/early summer. [9] (F*)
Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta, "CALAMINT" - Mediterranean
perennial forming a spreading mound of highly aromatic leaves that can
be used for tea & a cloud of light lilac, 2-lipped flowers in late
summer/fall; attractive to butterflies & bees. [32] (B*W*)
Calandrinia grandiflora, "ROCK PURSLANE" - Chilean native
perennial forming a 1-3 ft. mound of succulent, gray-green leaves & tall,
slender stems bearing large, brilliant magenta, poppy-like flowers from
spring to fall. [25/22/13/9] (F*)
Callirhoe involucrata, "WINE CUPS" - Heat-loving, prairie native
perennial to 6 in. tall & 2-3 ft. wide, w/ rounded, deeply divided leaves &
mallow-like, vivid rose purple flowers in summer; needs good drainage.
[25] (W*)
Calylophus hartwegii 'Texas Gold', "SUNDROPS" - Heat-loving,
spreading, southwest native perennial growing to 1 ft. high & 2 ft. across,
w/ gray green, wavy-edged leaves & 2-in., brilliant yellow, poppy-like
flowers from spring to fall. [25] (W*)
Canna 'King Humbert', "CANNA" - Easiest of perennials w/ bold,
tropical-looking green leaves edged red & topped by large clusters of
exotic, multipetaled, red flowers over long summer season; hummingbird
favorite. [11] (H*)
Canna 'Ra', "CANNA" - Easiest of perennials w/ bold, tropical-looking
bright green leaves topped by large clusters of exotic, multipetaled, lemon
yellow flowers over long summer season; hummingbird favorite. [7] (H*)
Carex comans 'Olive Oil', "NEW ZEALAND HAIR SEDGE" Exceptionally fine textured, grass-like perennial from New Zealand
forming dense, clumps of thread-like, trailing, tawny silver leaves a foot
or more long w/ "pigtail" tips. [19]
Carex flagellifera, "WEEPING BROWN N.Z. SEDGE" - Grass-like
perennial from New Zealand forming dense, clumps of very narrow,
weeping, iridescent bronze leaves to 2 ft long w/ curled tips, tinted pink
& orange shades in winter. [8]
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight', "BLUE MIST" - Deciduous,
shrubby perennial w/ silvery foliage & fluffy clusters of deep blue flowers
w/ conspicuous protruding stamens produced over long summer season;
butterfly favorite. [32] (B*)
Chasmanthe floribunda, "AFRICAN FLAG" - Vigorous, summer
dormant, gladiolus relative w/ tall fans of sword-shaped, bright green
leaves & branching spikes of 2-in., orange, flared-tubular flowers in late
winter; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*F*)
Convolvulus sabatius 'Compacta', "GROUND MORNING GLORY" Dwarf form of this spreading, evergreen perennial w/ soft, gray-green
leaves & 2-in., lavender-blue, funnel-shaped flowers over long
summer/fall season; grows to 8 in. tall, 10 in. wide.. [32] (W*)
Coreopsis gigantea, "TREE COREOPSIS" - Bizarre, Calif. native plant,
a coastal native w/ a broomstick trunk topped by a mop of ferny foliage &
pretty yellow daisy-like flowers; needs good drainage, best dryish or
completely dry in summer. [13] (B*W*C*)
Cotula (Oscar Clarke), "BRASS BUTTONS" - Spreading perennial w/
silky stems, soft, gray green, feathery leaves & long stalked, yellow,
button-like flower heads over a long summer season. [24] (B*)
Cotula 'Silver Mound', "BRASS BUTTONS" - South African, matforming perennial w/ soft, gray green, feathery leaves & long stalked,
yellow, button-like flower heads in summer; needs good drainage. [12]
(B*)
Dalea capitata 'Sierra Gold', "SIERRA GOLD DALEA" - Water
efficient, groundcover w/ aromatic, ferny foliage & dainty spike-like
clusters of yellow, pea-shaped flowers in spring & fall; lemon-scented
foliage is rabbit resistant. [7] (B*W*)
Dicliptera suberecta, "VELVET HONEYSUCKLE" - Vigorous
perennial to 2 ft tall, spreading to by rhizomes to 3+ ft. wide, w/ gray
fuzzy leaves & clusters of orange red, tubular flowers over a long summer
season; hummingbird favorite. [13/11] (H*W*F*)
Dymondia margaretae, "SILVER CARPET" - Tight, spreading mat to
2-3 in. tall w/ gray-green leaves that are white felty below & small,
yellow, gazania-like flowers in summer; good between pavers & can take
some foot traffic. [12] (B*W*)
Echinbeckia 'Summerina, "ECHINBECKIA - Hybrid of 2 old
fashioned favorite perennials w/ coarse basal foliage & long stemmed, 3in., long lasing, mahogany to yellow-orange daisys w/ dark centers in
summer season; excellent cutflower. [25] (B*F*)
Echium wildprettii, "TOWER OF JEWELS" - Spectacular biennial;
first year forming a rosette of bristly leaves; second year it becomes a 6-10
ft. tall, 1 ft. wide cone w/ thousands of rose red flowers w/ protruding
stamens, then sets seed & dies. [25] (H*B*W*)
Epilobium canum 'El Tigre', "CALIFORNIA-FUCHSIA" - Drought
tolerant, low, spreading perennial w/ small, green leaves & scarlet, tubular
flowers in summer & fall when few other Calif. natives bloom; needs good
drainage; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*C*F*)
Epilobium californica 'Silver Select', "CALIFORNIA-FUCHSIA" Upright but compact, drought tolerant perennial w/ narrow, silvery leaves
& scarlet, tubular flowers in summer/fall when few other Calif. natives
bloom; good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*C*F*)
Eriogonum grande v. rubescens, "RED BUCKWHEAT" - Calif. native,
spreading perennial growing 1-3 ft. tall w/ gray-green, oval leaves &
generous clusters of tiny, rosy red flowers in summer; needs good
drainage. [32] (B*W*C*)
Eriogonum umbellatum (cream form), "SULFUR FLOWER" California native mat-forming perennial w/ spoon-shaped leaves, green
above & felty white below, & fluffy heads of tiny, cream flowers in
summer; butterfly favorite. [20] (B*W*C*)
Eriophyllum lanatum 'Siskiyou', "WOOLLY SUNFLOWER" - Showy
Calif. native, spreading perennial w/ ferny, white & gray-green, woolly
foliage & golden-yellow daisy flowers over long spring/summer season;
needs good drainage. [15] (B*W*C*)
Euphorbia rigida (biglandulosa), "BLUE EUPHORBIA" - Striking
poinsettia relative w/ waxy, gray-green leaves arranged foxtail-fashion on
thick stems; stems topped w/ chartreuse, dome-shaped flower clusters in
winter. [15/4] (W*F*)
Felicia amelloides Variegata', "BLUE MARGUERITE" - Shrubby, S.
African perennial, 1.5 ft. tall spreading 4 or 5 ft. wide w/ small green
leaves handsomely marked creamy yellow & 1.25 in., sky blue, daisy-like
flower heads in spring/summer. [32] (B*W*)
Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay', "BLUE BUNCHGRASS" California native, water-efficient, perennial grass forming dense, rounded
clumps of slender, bright blue leaves to about 14 inches tall & longstalked, slender, straw-colored flower heads in summer. [32] (W*C*)
Gaillardia aristata 'Gallo Peach', "BLANKET FLOWER" - Dwarf
form of this old fashioned favorite perennia w/; bristly leaves & long
stalked, orange & yellow, daisy-like flower heads produced over a long
spring to fall season; butterfly favorite. [25] (B*W*F*)
Geranium incanum, "CARPET GERANIUM" - S. African perennial w/
dainty, finely divided leaves & an abundance of 1-in., dark reddish purple
flowers in spring/early summer season; dormant in heat; can be invasive.
[15] (B*W*)
Geum 'Cosmopolitan', "GEUM" - Herbaceous perennial, evergreen in
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mild areas, forming mounds of deep green, fuzzy, lobed leaves & longstalked, branching stems of 1.5 inch, rose-like, rose pink & cream flowers
in spring & summer. [25] (B*F*)
Gladiolus tristis, "WINTER GLADIOLUS" - Elegant perennial from a
corm, w/ narrow, ridged leaves & spikes of creamy yellow, trumpetshaped flowers in late winter, deliciously night scented; can be dry in
summer. [25] (H*W*F*S*)
Helianthus maximilianii, "MAXIMILIAN SUNFLOWER" - Rather
spectacular, central & southwest U.S. native, clumping perennial from a
rhizome; it becomes a 10 ft., pyramidal column of 8-in., narrow leaves &
3-in., glowing yellow, sunflowers in fall. [11] (B*F*)
Heuchera 'Canyon Melody', "CORAL BELLS" - Dwarf perennial
forming tight clumps of rounded, lobed, deep green leaves & abundant,
airy spikes of tiny, bright pink flowers over long spring/summer season;
Calif. native hybrid. [15] (H*C*F*)
Ipheion uniflorum 'Alberto Castillo', "WHITE STAR FLOWER" Easiest of bulbs w/ grass-like, onion-scented, blue-green leaves & starry,
white flowers, larger than the type, produced in abundance over a long
winter/spring season. [13] (W*)
Ipheion 'Rolf Fiedler', "BLUE STAR FLOWER" - Easiest of bulbs w/
grass-like, onion-scented, blue-green leaves & short-stalked, starry, bright
blue flowers in abundance over long winter/spring season. [5] (W*)
Iris chrysophylla, "YELLOW-FLOWERED IRIS" - Calif. native
forming clumps of narrow, blue green, sword-shaped leaves & producing
3 in., pale yellow iris flowers w/ dark veins in spring; needs good drainage
& best w/ light, acid soil. [4] (H*W*C*)
Juncus inflexus 'Afro', "BLUE MEDUSA RUSH" - A most unusual
sedge-like plant growing to 18 in. tall & 2 ft. wide w/ curious, cylindrical,
dark gray green stems coiled into spirals; evergreen in mild climates. [6]
(F*)
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Esther Reed', "DOUBLE SHASTA
DAISY" - Double-flowered form of this easy perennial w/ a deep-green
foliage mat & 2-3 in., frilly, white daisy flowers w/ many slender petals
in summer; good cutflower. [20] (B*F*)
Limonium perezii, "SEA LAVENDER" - Bold, water efficient perennial
w/ large, leathery, rounded leaves & long-stemmed clusters of purple &
white flowers which are long lasting on the plant or cut in arrangements;
butterfly favorite. [22] (B*W*F*)
Lobelia laxiflora, "MEXICAN BUSH LOBELIA" - Water efficient,
spreading perennial w/ 2 ft. stems from an underground, creeping stem;
narrow leaves & open spikes of tubular, orange-red flowers born over long
summer season. [8] (H*B*W*)
Mimulus bifidus 'Junipero Serra', "MONKEYFLOWER" - Calif.
native, water efficient, shrubby perennial w/ shiny, dark green, narrow
leaves & 2 in., trumpet-shaped, orange flowers w/ deeply notched petals
born over long spring season; hummingbird favorite. [19] (H*W*C*)
Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud', "WHITE MUHLEY" Stunning, near-evergreen, clumping grass w/ fine-textured, dark green,
waxy foliage & a cloud-like mass of misty white flowers over the foliage
in fall; cut back in early spring. [15] (W*)
Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Regal Mist', "PINK MUHLEY" - Stunning,
near-evergreen, clumping grass w/ fine-textured, dark green, waxy foliage
& a cloud-like mass of misty pink flowers over the foliage in fall; cut back
in early spring. [20] (W*)
Muhlenbergia dubia, "MEXICAN DEERGRASS" - Southwest native
grass w/ graceful, fine textured gray-green leaves forming dense clumps
& whiplike, creamy flower stalks in summer/fall; like a smaller version of
California's deergrass, M. rigens. [11] (W*)
Muhlenbergia dumosa, "BAMBOO MUHLEY" - Tough, graceful
Arizona native grass w/ slender, bamboo-like stems & tiny leaf blades,
forms a 4-5 ft. fountain-shaped cloud of fluffy foliage, flowers &
seedheads. [11] (W*)
Muhlenbergia emersleyi 'El Toro', "BULL GRASS" - AZ to TX native
grass forming 1.5-ft. mounds of long, blue green leaves & tall, fluffy,
plume-like spikes of purplish flower heads that age to cream from summer
into fall; evergreen in mild climates. [4] (W*)
Muhlenbergia rigens, "DEERGRASS" - Tough & dramatic, Calif. native
grass w/ graceful, gray-green leaves forming dense clumps & whiplike,
silvery flower stalks in summer; remains green even w/out summer water.
[10/9] (W*C*)
Nassella (Stipa) pulchra, "PURPLE NEEDLEGRASS" - Drought
tolerant grass native to Santa Rosa Plateau & elsewhere in Calif.; open
clumps of narrow leaves & tall, graceful flower heads emerge purple, age
to gold. [8/3] (W*C*)
Oenothera caespitosa, "FRAGRANT EVENING PRIMROSE" Prostrate perennial, to 1 ft. high & 2 ft. wide, w/ velvety, gray-green
leaves & 3-4 in., fragrant, white flowers opening in evening, closing in
sunlight. [15] (W*S*)
Oenothera fremontii 'Shimmer', "SUNDROPS" - Heat-loving,
mounding perennial, to 1 ft. high & slightly wider, forming tufted clusters
of slender, gray green leaves & 2-in., glowing yellow, poppy-like flowers
over long summer season. [25] (W*)
Oxalis spiralis 'Aurea', "VOLCANIC OXALIS" - Compact, mounding
perennial to 1 ft. tall w/ golden yellow, shamrock-like leaves w/ copper
highlights & bright yellow, funnel-shaped flowers in summer; good in
containers & as filler. [32]
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah', "RED SWITCH GRASS" Midwestern U.S. native grass forming a 2-3-ft. clump of foliage that
emerges blue-green but develops red tips; slender-stemmed, airy flower
clusters above the foliage in summer; much or little water. [7] (W*)
Pelargonium (Brenda's hot pink #1), "GERANIUM" - Water efficient,
easy, old fashioned perennial, this one a compact plant w/ rounded, bright
green leaves & clusters of hot pink, double flowers w/ central red blotches
produced over a long season. [8] (H*B*W*)
Pelargonium graveolens, "ROBER'S LEMON ROSE" - Easy shrubby
perennial, w/ irregularly divided, rough textured, deliciously aromatic
leaves & clusters of small, pink flowers in spring/summer. [12] (B*W*)
Pelargonium 'Ice Palace', "ZONAL GERANIUM" - Water efficient,
easy, shrubby, old fashioned perennial, this one a vigorous plant w/
rounded, fuzzy, bright green leaves & clusters of pristine, white flowers
over long season. [5] (H*B*W*)
Pelargonium sidoides, "KALWERBOSSIE GERANIUM" - Dense,
mounding perennial w/ ropy stems & velvety, wavy-edged, gray-green
leaves & clusters of 1-in., deep, velvety, purplish-red flowers much of the
year. [15] (B*W*)
Pelargonium tomentosum, "PEPPERMINT GERANIUM" - Easy
shrubby perennial, w/ large, velvety, peppermint-scented leaves & clusters
of small, white flowers in spring/summer; has culinary uses. [14] (B*W*)
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum', "FOUNTAIN GRASS" - Drought
tolerant perennial forming handsome clumps of narrow, burgundy leaves
& long-stemmed, red-purple plumes of flowers in summer; sterile form,
does not set seed. [19] (W*F*)
Penstemon eatonii, "FIRECRACKER PENSTEMON" - Calif. native,
heat tolerant perennial w/ gray-green leaves & tall spikes of tubular,
scarlet flowers in spring & early summer; needs some summer water &
good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*C*F*)
Penstemon palmeri, "PALMER'S PENSTEMON" - Calif. native
perennial w/ thick, gray-green leaves & tall spikes of fragrant, shorttubular, light pink flowers in spring; needs perfect drainage. [20]
(W*C*F*)
Penstemon parryi, "PARRY'S PENSTEMON" - Pretty Arizona & Mex.
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native perennial w/ waxy, gray-green foliage & tall spikes of rich rose
magenta, tubular flowers in spring; needs good drainage; hummingbird
favorite. [20] (H*W*F*)
a mounded rosette of rough-textured, gray-green, fuzzy leaves & tall,
branching, narrow spikes of small, blue-purple, tubular flowers from
summer to fall.. [16] (H*)
Penstemon spectabilis, "SHOWY PENSTEMON" - Spectacular Calif.
native w/ bold, waxy gray green foliage & tall spikes w/ dozens of
lavender-purple & blue, tubular flowers; needs good drainage & little
summer water; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*B*W*C*F*)
Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten', "CULINARY SAGE" - Handsome
selection of culinary sage forming a low carpet of extra broad, gray-green
leaves & short spikes of lavender-blue flowers in spring. [4] (W*)
Pentas lanceolata (dwarf pink), "DWARF PINK STAR CLUSTERS"
- Dwarf form of this tender, shrubby perennial for protected landscape or
patio; long, pointed, leaves & compact, terminal clusters of starry, pink
flowers in summer; good cut flower & container plant. [10] (B*F*)
Pentas lanceolata (pink), "PINK STAR CLUSTERS" - Tender,
shrubby perennial for protected landscape or patio; long, pointed, leaves
& compact, terminal clusters of starry, pink flowers over long summer
season; good cut flower & container plant. [29] (B*F*)
Perovskia atriplicifolia `Longin', "RUSSIAN SAGE" - Many branched
perennial w/ gray-green, ferny leaves & a cloud of intricate spikes of
small, lavender-blue flowers over long summer season; good in
arrangements. [3] (B*F*)
Plectranthus neochilus, "LOBSTER FLOWER" - Wide-spreading,
evergreen perennial w/ succulent, fuzzy, strongly aromatic leaves & longstalked, bracted clusters of tiny, deep blue & purple flowers on & off from
spring to fall; for mildest Inland areas. [25/16] (W*)
Raoulia australis, "COMMON MAT DAISY" - Choice perennial
forming a tight carpet of tiny, gray leaves only 1/2 in. tall; dotted w/ tiny,
button-like, yellow flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [15] (W*)
Reinwardtia indica, "YELLOW FLAX" - Spectacular shrubby perennial
w/ bright green leaves & 2-in, bright yellow, satiny, cup-shaped flowers
over long winter season. [26/22]
Rhodophiala bifida, "OXBLOOD LILY" - Uncommon, amaryllis
relative w/ narrow strap-shaped leaves in winter & foot-tall stalks topped
w/ 3-in, dark red, lily-like flowers in late summer. [5] (H*W*)
Romneya coulteri, "MATILIJA POPPY" - Spectacular Calif. native to
8 ft. tall w/ gray-green leaves & huge, fragrant flowers w/ white, crepe
paper-like petals & golden stamens; good cutflower; can be invasive;
transplant carefully. [30] (W*C*F*S*)
Ruellia brittoniana 'Blanca', "DWARF WHITE RUELLIA" Ultracompact variety of this heat-loving perennial w/ deep green, narrow
leaves forming a tight mound, dotted w/ white, trumpet-shaped flowers
over long summer season. [20]
Ruellia brittoniana 'Rosa', "ROSA RUELLIA" - Ultracompact variety
of this heat-loving perennial w/ deep green, narrow leaves forming a tight
mound, dotted w/ powder-puff pink, trumpet-shaped flowers w/ dark
throat over long summer season. [20] (H*)
Salvia officinalis 'Icterina', "CULINARY SAGE" - Handsome selection
of culinary sage forming a low carpet of deliciously aromatic, gray-green
leaves w/ gold margins; this form apparently doesn't form flowers. [32]
(W*F*)
Salvia taraxacifolia, "DANDELION LEAVED SAGE" - From
Morocco, a perennial forming a basal rosette of lyre-shaped, gray green,
citrus scented foliage & spikes of two-lipped, light pink flowers in
spring/early summer. [30]
Scutellaria 'Starrfire', "STARRFIRE SKULLCAP" - Compact
mounding perennial w/ tiny, pointed, bright green leaves & small, 2lipped, red flowers over a long spring to fall season; hummingbird &
butterfly favorite; new, let us know your experiences. [5] (H*B*)
Setcreasea pallida 'Purple Heart', "PURPLE HEART" - Fast-growing,
wide spreading, groundcover perennial from Mexico w/ vivid purple,
succulent leaves & stems & small, starry, pale purple flowers; good in
containers. [12]
Sinningia tubiflora, "HARDY SINNINGIA" - Surprisingly hardy,
tuberous perennial w/ velvety, crinkled leaves & long-stalked clusters of
3-in, tubular, fragrant, white waxy flowers in summer; needs good
drainage. [27] (S*)
Sisyrinchium bellum 'Rocky Point', "BLUE-EYED GRASS" - Dwarf
selection of this Calif. native iris relative w/ dainty tufts of grassy foliage
& pretty, violet-colored flowers in spring/early summer; can take much or
little water. [32] (W*C*)
Sisyrinchium californicum, "YELLOW-EYED GRASS" - Calif. native
iris relative forming clumps of strap-shaped leaves & pretty, bright yellow
flowers in summer; needs regular water or moist conditions. [32] (W*C*)
Sphaeralcea ambigua 'Lois Hamilton', "APRICOT MALLOW" Drought tolerant, Calif. desert native perennial w/ yellow-green fuzzy
leaves & tall spikes of hollyhock-like, orange-red flowers with silky petals
over long spring-summer season. [20] (H*B*W*C*)
Stachys byzantina, "LAMB'S EARS" - Old-fashioned favorite, matforming, spreading perennial grown most for the tongue-shaped, silver,
soft-woolley leaves; small flowers in dense, wooly spikes in summer. [32]
(W*)
Stipa ichu, "PERUVIAN FEATHER GRASS" - Handsome perennial
grass making dense, graceful clumps of bright green, iridescent, needlethin leaves & a fountain of delicate, feathery flower heads. [6]
Russelia equisetiformis 'St. Elmo's Fire', "CORAL FOUNTAIN" Spectacular penstemon relative w/ small leaves on bright green, horsetaillike, arching, stems & trumpet-shaped, bright red flowers over a long
season; hummingbird favorite; good in containers. [29] (H*F*)
Teucrium glandulosum, "DESERT GERMANDER" - Uncommon,
Calif. desert canyon native, shrubby perennial w/ 3-lobed leaves & loose
spikes of distinctive, near white, 5-lobed flowers streaked w/ purple &
produced much of the year if irrigated. [13/13/10] (W*)
Salvia chamaedryoides 'Marine Blue', "GERMANDER SAGE" Compact, shrubby perennial spreading by underground runners; small,
silvery-green leaves & contrasting, little, dark blue flowers over long
spring to fall season. [32] (B*W*)
Tradescantia 'Blushing Bride', "BLUSHING BRIDE SPIDERWORT"
- Fast-growing, wide spreading, groundcover perennial w/ leaves green in
warm weather & strikingly variegated white & pink in cool weather,
growing two-ranked along stems; starry, pink flowers in summer. [28]
Salvia henryi (S. davidsonii), "CRIMSON SAGE" - Perennial forming
a low mound of divided, matte green, slightly fuzzy leaves w/ coarsely
toothed leaflets & tall spikes of bright red, tubular flowers in
spring/summer; hummingbird favorite.. [12/6] (H*)
Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina', "CEDROS IS. VERBENA" - Darkflowered form of this water efficient, shrubby perennial w/ lacy foliage &
head-like clusters of starry, lavender-pink, deliciously fragrant flowers
much of the year. [32] (B*W*F*S*)
Salvia 'Indigo Spires', "INDIGO SPIRES SAGE" - Fast-growing, soft
shrub w/ rich green leaves & tall, slender, velvety spires of tiny, violetblue flowers from early summer to frost. [20] (H*F*)
Zephyranthes candida, "WHITE RAIN LILY" - Easy, evergreen
perennial from a bulb, w/ shiny deep green, grassy foliage & an abundance
of single-stemmed, white, lily-like flowers in late summer/fall. [32] (W*)
Salvia nemarosa 'May Night', "MEADOW SAGE" - Perennial forming
Zephyranthes drummondii, "HILL COUNTRY RAIN LILY" -
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Evergreen perennial from a bulb, w/ narrow leaves & single-stemmed,
white, lily-like flowers that are wonderfully fragrant; flowers in late spring
& early summer (=Cooperia pendunculata). [8] (W*S*)
Zephyranthes 'Prairie Sunset', "PINK RAIN LILY" - Easy perennial
from a bulb, w/ deep green, grassy foliage & peachy-pink, singlestemmed, crocus-like flowers in summer; flowers born in successive
flushes. [15] (W*)
Zephyranthes sulphurea, "YELLOW RAIN LILY" - Easy perennial
from a bulb, w/ deep green, grassy foliage & single-stemmed, yellow, lilylike flowers in summer; flowers born in successive flushes. [15/11] (W*)
CACTI & SUCCULENTS
(NOT INCLUDING MOST SMALLER SIZES)
Adenium obesum, "DESERT ROSE" - Choice, succulent shrub from
tropical Africa forming a swollen, bottle-like trunk w/ thick branches,
shiny leaves & showy, trumpet-shaped flowers in rose shades; FOR
CONTAINERS ONLY; dryer in winter. [18] (H*W*)
Aeonium arboreum 'Atropurpureum', "SHRUBBY AEONIUM" Succulent, branching shrub w/ thick stems terminated in rosettes of shiny,
green leaves tinged dark purple-red & conical clusters of fluffy, yellow
flowers on 8-in. stalks; good in landscape or container. [15] (W*)
Aeonium decorum, "GREEN PINWHEEL" - Much-branched,
mounding, succulent shrub w/ many 2-in. rosettes of gray green, succulent
leaves edged orange-red in sun & clusters of small, pinkish flowers in
spring. [9] (W*)
Agave americana 'Mediopicta Alba', "WHITE STRIPED CENTURY
PLANT" - Perennial w/ handsome, 3-4-ft. tall rosettes of stiff, succulent,
blue-green leaves w/ toothed edges & sharp-spined tips ea. leaf w/ a broad,
cream stripe; tall stalk of yellow-green flowers after several years. [6]
(H*W*)
Agave americana 'Mediopicta Alba', "WHITE STRIPED CENTURY
PLANT" - Perennial w/ handsome, 3-4-ft. tall rosettes of stiff, succulent,
blue-green leaves w/ toothed edges & sharp-spined tips ea. leaf w/ a broad,
cream stripe; tall stalk of yellow-green flowers after several years. [10]
(H*W*)
Agave americana 'Striata', "YELLOW STRIPED CENTURY
PLANT" - Succulent perennial forming 5-6-ft. tall rosettes of stiff,
succulent, blue-green leaves w/ narrow, yellow stripes, toothed edges &
sharp-spined tips; tall stalk of yellow-green flowers after several years.
[5] (H*W*)
Agave attenuata, "FOXTAIL AGAVE" - Spineless agave forming a 2-3ft. rosette of large, soft, pale green leaves & a dramatic, arching spike of
tubular, yellow green flowers; plantlets form on maturing flower spike;
landscape or container. [8] (W*)
Agave attenuata, "FOXTAIL AGAVE" - Spineless agave forming a 2-3ft. rosette of large, soft, pale green leaves & a dramatic, arching spike of
tubular, yellow green flowers; plantlets form on maturing flower spike;
landscape or container. [3] (W*)
Agave desmettiana 'Variegata', "VARIEGATED SMOOTH AGAVE"
- Succulent perennial forming an urn-shaped rosette of gracefully curved,
near toothless, spine-tipped leaves, these bright green w/ a creamy yellow
margin; tall stalk of yellow flowers after several years. [8] (W*)
Agave difformis, "XIXI" - Variable, succulent perennial forming multiple
rosettes of (in this form) wavy, narrow, blue green leaves w/ toothed
margins & spine tip; tall, unbranched spike of yellow flowers after several
years. [5] (W*)
Agave filifera ssp. microceps, "DWARF THREAD AGAVE" - A 3-ft.
wide clump of many compact, symmetrical rosettes of rigid, white-marked
leaves edged w/ white filaments & tipped in a sharp spine; eventually
forms a tall stalk of greenish flowers. [6] (H*W*)
Agave geminiflora, "TWIN-FLOWERED AGAVE" - Perennial
forming a dense, symmetrical fountain of very narrow, dark green, leaves
that are spine tipped; an 8+ ft., unbranched stalk of yellow & red flowers
after several years; plant dies after bloom. [11] (H*W*)
Agave havardiana, "HAVARD'S CENTURY PLANT" - Succulent
perennial forming a compact, 2-3 ft. tall rosette of stiff, broad, silver gray
leaves w/ toothed edges & black-spined tips; 15 ft. tall, tree-like spike of
yellow flowers after several years, then dies. [6] (W*)
Agave lophantha, "CENTER BAND AGAVE" - Succulent perennial
forming multiple rosettes of stiff, dark green leaves w/ a lighter central
stripe & contrasting white-toothed margin; tall, unbranched spike of
yellow-green flowers after several years. [2] (W*)
Agave macroacantha, "BLACK-SPINED AGAVE" - Succulent
perennial forming multiple rosettes of stiff, blue-gray symmetrically
arranged leaves w/ brown-toothedd margins & black terminal spines; tall
spike of green & purple flowers only in age. [9] (W*)
Agave montana, "MOUNTAIN AGAVE" - Succulent perennial forming
solitary, 4-ft. tall, artichoke-like rosettes of stiff, gray green leaves w/
toothed edges & spined tips & imprint of adjacent leaves; 15+ ft. tall, treelike spike of yellow flowers. [5] (W*)
Agave parrasana, "CONFEDERATE ROSE" - Succulent perennial
forms a compact, 2-ft. tall, artichoke-like rosette of stiff, blue green leaves
w/ toothed edges & black-spined tips; 18 ft. tall, tree-like spike of yellow
flowers after several years, then dies. [6] (W*)
Agave sisalana 'Variegata', "VARIEGATED SISAL" - Succulent
perennial forming 4- to 6-ft. rosettes of green & cream-striped, swordshaped, spine-tipped leaves &, in age, a tall stalk of tubular, yellow green
flowers; plantlets form on maturing flower spike. [5] (W*)
Agave vilmoriniana, "OCTOPUS AGAVE" - Succulent perennial w/
sculptural, 4-ft. tall rosettes of stiff, slender, gray green leaves that curve
& twist gracefully; 10-20-ft. stalk of yellow flowers after several years
produces plantlets. [7] (W*)
Agave vilmoriniana, "OCTOPUS AGAVE" - Succulent perennial w/
sculptural, 4-ft. tall rosettes of stiff, slender, gray green leaves that curve
& twist gracefully; 10-20-ft. stalk of yellow flowers after several years
produces plantlets. [11] (W*)
Aloe arborescens, "CANDELABRA ALOE" - Shrub or tree w/ many
branches topped by rosettes of thorny, succulent leaves & 3-ft.,
unbranched spikes of tubular, scarlet flowers in winter; good hedge or
barrier plant; hummingbird favorite. [15] (H*W*)
Aloe arborescens, "CANDELABRA ALOE" - Shrub or tree w/ many
branches topped by rosettes of thorny, succulent leaves & 3-ft.,
unbranched spikes of tubular, scarlet flowers in winter; good hedge or
barrier plant; hummingbird favorite. [5] (H*W*)
Aloe aristata, "LACE ALOE" - Succulent perennial forming dense,
spreading clumps; stemless rosettes of fleshy, dark green, white-speckled
leaves & branching spikes of tubular, coral red flowers in summer;
hummingbird favorite. [13] (H*W*)
Aloe barbadensis hybrid, "ALOE VERA HYBRID" - Succulent
perennial forming many stemless rosettes of upright, fleshy, light green
leaves w/ spots & 3-5 ft., branching spikes of tubular, orange flowers;
hummingbird favorite. [9] (H*W*)
Aloe barberae (A. bainesii), "TREE ALOE" - Statuesque tree w/ many
pale branches topped by contrasting rosettes of recurved, dark green
succulent leaves & dense spikes of tubular, rose pink flowers in winter;
hummingbird favorite. [8] (H*W*)
Aloe brevifolia, "SHORT-LEAVED ALOE" - Succulent perennial
forming dense, spreading clumps; stemless rosettes of short, fleshy, gray
green, toothed leaves & spikes of tubular, red flowers in late summer;
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hummingbird favorite. [4] (H*W*)
Aloe brevifolia, "SHORT-LEAVED ALOE" - Succulent perennial
forming dense, spreading clumps; stemless rosettes of short, fleshy, gray
green, toothed leaves & spikes of tubular, red flowers in late summer;
hummingbird favorite. [21] (H*W*)
Aloe 'Crosby's Prolific', "CROSBY'S PROLIFIC ALOE" - Succulent
perennial forming dense clumps of stemless rosettes of short, fleshy, dark
gray green, many- toothed leaves & spikes of tubular, red orange flowers
in spring; hummingbird favorite. [6] (H*W*)
Aloe 'David Verity', "DAVID VERITY ALOE" - Succulent shrub w/
many branches topped by rosettes of gray green, fleshy leaves; tubular
flowers are red in bud, open to orange & age to yellow. hummingbird
favorite; a "must" for aloe lovers. [3] (H*W*)
Aloe 'David Verity', "DAVID VERITY ALOE" - Succulent shrub w/
many branches topped by rosettes of gray green, fleshy leaves; tubular
flowers are red in bud, open to orange & age to yellow. hummingbird
favorite; a "must" for aloe lovers. [6] (H*W*)
Aloe dawei, "JACOB'S LADDER" - Succulent perennial forming
elongated rosettes of long, coarsely toothed, dark green leaves &
branching spikes of head-like flower clusters of citrus orange, tubular
flowers; hummingbird favorite. [8] (H*W*)
Aloe distans, "JEWELLED ALOE" - Succulent perennial forming
spreading clumps; elongated rosettes of triangular, dark green, yellowtoothed leaves & spikes of tubular, orange red flowers in summer;
hummingbird favorite. [6] (H*W*)
Aloe elgonica, "ALOE" - Succulent shrub w/ several erect stems bearing
rosettes of distinctively toothed, bronzy red, fleshy leaves & branching
spikes of tubular, orange-red flowers in winter/spring; hummingbird
favorite. [3] (H*W*)
Aloe elgonica, "ALOE" - Succulent shrub w/ several erect stems bearing
rosettes of distinctively toothed, bronzy red, fleshy leaves & branching
spikes of tubular, orange-red flowers in winter/spring; hummingbird
favorite. [10/5] (H*W*)
Aloe pictifolia, "SPECKLED ALOE" - Succulent perennial forming
stemless rosettes of narrow, toothed, fleshy leaves that are reddish green
w/ white spots & branching spikes of tubular, orange red flowers in
winter; hummingbird favorite. [5] (H*W*)
Aloe 'Pink Blush', "PINK BLUSH ALOE" - Foot-tall, succulent
perennial forming many rosettesof stiff, tapered leaves lined dark & pale
green w/ pink highlights & spikes of waxy, coral-red, tubular flowers in
winter/spring; hummingbird favorite. [32] (H*W*)
Aloe x principis, "ALOE" - Naturally occurring hybrid, a succulent shrub
w/ many stems from the base bearing rosettes of fleshy, elegantly curved
leaves & magnificant spikes of red flowers in fall/winter; hummingbird
favorite. [7] (H*W*)
Aloe 'Rooikappie', "LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD" - Succulent
perennial forming stemless, foot-wide rosettes of toothed, spotted leaves
& branching, dome-shaped clusters of tubular, red orange flowers w/
yellow tips much of year; hummingbird favorite. [2] (H*W*)
Aloe 'Rooikappie', "LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD" - Succulent
perennial forming stemless, foot-wide rosettes of toothed, spotted leaves
& branching, dome-shaped clusters of tubular, red orange flowers w/
yellow tips much of year; hummingbird favorite. [12] (H*W*)
Aloe saponaria, "SOAP ALOE" - Succulent perennial forming many
stemless rosettes of fleshy, broadly lance-shaped, spotted leaves & tubular,
orange flowers in 3 ft., branching, candelabra-like flower clusters;
hummingbird favorite. [11] (H*W*)
Aloe saponaria, "SOAP ALOE" - Succulent perennial forming many
stemless rosettes of fleshy, broadly lance-shaped, spotted leaves & tubular,
orange flowers in 3 ft., branching, candelabra-like flower clusters;
hummingbird favorite. [13] (H*W*)
Aloe saponaria hybrid (C. Hayes 609), "SOAP ALOE" - Succulent
perennial forming many stemless rosettes of fleshy, gray green,
handsomely spotted leaves w/ red, marginal teeth & tubular, orange
flowers in branching flower clusters; hummingbird favorite. [7] (H*W*)
Aloe erensii, "ALOE" - Small, succulent perennial forming stemless
rosettes of toothed, green, fleshy leaves w/ white spots & branching spikes
of tubular, light orange flowers in fall; hummingbird favorite. [3] (H*W*)
Aloe striata hybrid, "CORAL ALOE" - Succulent perennial forming
multiple, stemless rosettes of fleshy, broad, pale gray green leaves w/
pink, toothed margins & tubular, coral red flowers in 2-3 ft., branching
clusters; hummingbird favorite. [14] (H*W*)
Aloe erensii, "ALOE" - Small, succulent perennial forming stemless
rosettes of toothed, green, fleshy leaves w/ white spots & branching spikes
of tubular, light orange flowers in fall; hummingbird favorite. [12]
(H*W*)
Aloe striatula, "HARDY ALOE" - Semi-climbing, succulent shrub w/
slender stems lined w/ narrow, dark green, finely toothed leaves & spikes
of pendulous, tubular yellow flowers in late spring; hummingbird favorite;
hardy to 15 degrees. [22] (H*W*)
Aloe gracilis, "SCRAMBLING ALOE" - Succulent shrub forming
stands of semi-erect stems lined w/ narrow, gray-green, small-toothed
leaves & 1-ft. spikes of deep red, pendulous flowers in winter; good low
hedge; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*)
Aloe striatula, "HARDY ALOE" - Semi-climbing, succulent shrub w/
slender stems lined w/ narrow, dark green, finely toothed leaves & spikes
of pendulous, tubular yellow flowers in late spring; hummingbird favorite;
hardy to 15 degrees. [14] (H*W*)
Aloe imalotensis, "ALOE" - Small, succulent perennial forming few
stemless rosettes of wide, gray green, finely toothed leaves w/ a pink
blush & branching spikes of tubular, coral red flowers in winter/spring;
hummingbird favorite. [8] (H*W*)
Aloe trichosantha, "ALOE" - Succulent perennial forming many shortstemmed rosettes of narrowly tapered, blue green, spotted leaves & spikes
of tubular, fuzzy, waxy coral pink flowers in winter/spring; hummingbird
favorite. [11] (H*W*)
Aloe 'Johnson's Hybrid', "JOHNSON'S HYBRID ALOE" - Succulent
perennial forming many foot-tall stems lined w/ narrow, bright green,
spotted leaves & spikes of tubular, green-tipped, bright orange flowers
nearly the year round; hummingbird favorite. [19/17] (H*W*)
Aloe 'Walmsley's Blue', "WALMSLEY'S BLUE ALOE" - Compact,
succulent perennial forming many short-stemmed rosettes of narrow,
silvery-blue, toothed leaves w/ light spots & spikes of tubular, coral red
flowers in winter & spring; hummingbird favorite. [6] (H*W*)
Aloe marlothii, "MOUNTAIN ALOE" - Dramatic, tree-like succulent
w/ a single, massive rosette of thick, blue green leaves dotted w/ sharp,
dark spines & branching spikes of orange, tubular flowers in winter;
hummingbird favorite! [4] (H*W*)
Aloe 'Walmsley's Blue', "WALMSLEY'S BLUE ALOE" - Compact,
succulent perennial forming many short-stemmed rosettes of narrow,
silvery-blue, toothed leaves w/ light spots & spikes of tubular, coral red
flowers in winter & spring; hummingbird favorite. [16] (H*W*)
Aloe peglerae, "FEZ ALOE" - Succulent perennial forming stemless
rosettes of incurved, toothed, fleshy leaves that are gray green blushed red
& cylindrical spikes of tubular, orange red flowers in winter; hummingbird
favorite. [8] (H*W*)
Aloe zebrina, "SPOTTED ALOE" - Succulent perennial forming few
stemless rosettes of tapered, dark green, spotted leaves edged w/ reddish
teeth & tall, branching spikes of tubular, coral red flowers in spring;
hummingbird favorite. [6] (H*W*)
Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata', "CRESTED NEEDLE
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CACTUS" - Curious, shrubby cactus to 3 ft. tall & wide,w/ undulating,
fan-shaped, succulent stems topped w/ combs of awl-shaped, fleshy, green
leaves; not known to produce flowers. [9] (W*)
Bulbine 'Hallmark', "ORANGE BULBINE" - Water-efficient
groundcover perennial from S. Africa w/ tight mat of narrow, succulent
leaves & spikes of orange & yellow, starburst flowers over long season.
[7] (H*B*W*)
Calibanus hookeri, "CALIBANUS" - A most unusual perennial prized
by collectors of caudiciforms; tufts of stiff, grasslike leaves protrude from
a large, woody, above-ground tuber; male & female flowers produced on
separate plants. [7] (W*)
Cochemiea poselgeri, "BISNAGITA" - Clumping cactus from Baja
Calif. forming many snake-like branches covered in long, hooked spines;
tubular, satin-petaled, scarlet flowers clustered at branch tips in
summer/fall; hummingbird favorite. [5] (W*)
Cotyledon orbiculata, "SCARLET BELLS" - Stout-trunked, succulent
shrub w/ rounded, silvery, fleshy leaves sometimes edged in red & clusters
of showy, orange-red, bell-shaped flowers on stiff stalks; hummingbird
favorite. [9] (H*W*)
Crassula arborescens, "SILVER JADE PLANT" - Compact, succulent
shrub w/ thick branches w/ fleshy, rounded leaves that are gray green,
edged & spotted red; starry, white, summer flowers rare; landscape,
container or bonsai-trained. [19] (W*)
Crassula lactea, "TAYLOR'S PATCHES" - Spreading, succulent shrub
to 2 ft. tall w/ fleshy, dark green leaves close-set in a criss-crossed pattern
along the stems & dense, 4-6-in. clusters of white flowers in fall; takes
dense shade. [24] (W*)
Crassula lycopodioides, "GIANT WATCH CHAIN CRASSULA" Mounding, succulent shrub to 1 ft. tall w/ fleshy, awl-shaped, bright green
leaves close-set in a criss-crossed arrangement along the stems; tiny,
greenish flowers are inconspicuous. [15] (W*)
Crassula ovata 'Gollum' B, "GIANT GREEN CORAL" - Succulent,
thick stemmed shrub w/ curious, fleshy, tubular leaves w/ "suction cup"
tips, the leaves bright green, blushed red & larger than 'Gollum'; starry,
pinkish flowers in winter; landscape, container. [3] (W*)
Crassula platyphylla 'Burgundy', "BURGUNDY CRASSULA" Succulent shrub to 1.5 ft. high w/ long, tapered, green leaves, the margins
purplish; foliage takes on a burgundy blush in cold weather; tiny, white
flowers in spring more interesting than showy. [19] (W*)
Cylindropuntia leptocaulis, "CHRISTMAS CHOLLA" - Shrubby,
intracately branched cactus w/ slender stems lined w/ 2-in. spines,
greenish yellow flowers followed by showy, olive-sized, red fruits in
winter; fruits are edible & attract wildlife. [18] (W*)
Dasylirion wheeleri, "DESERT SPOON" - Yucca-like shrub forming a
3 ft. fountain of blue-gray, strap-shaped leaves, eventually forming a
trunk; dramatic, 10-ft. spike of tiny, creamy-white flowers in fall. [11]
(W*)
Echeveria 'Doris Taylor', "VELVET ROSE" - Stemless succulent
perennial forming rosettes of fleshy, dark green, red-tipped leaves covered
in soft, white hairs & spikes of orange, tubular flowers that attract
hummingbirds. [20] (H*W*)
Echinocactus grusonii, "GOLDEN BARREL CACTUS" - Classic,
cylindrical cactus 3-4 ft. tall, 2.5 ft. wide w/ a dark green body w/ many
ribs & covered in stiff, yellow spines; clump-forming in age; yellow
flowers in summer on older plants. [25] (W*)
Echinocereus rigidissimus ssp. rubrispinus, "RAINBOW CACTUS" Usually solitary-stemmed cactus w/ thick, 12-23-ribbed, columnar stems
lined w/ flat, rose-red,spiderlike spine clusters that obscure the stem & 5in., many-petaled, magenta flowers in spring/summer. [6] (H*W*)
Echinocereus tayopensis, "BISNAGUITA" - Clump-forming cactus,
many branched from the base w/ thick, olive green, 14-16-ribbed,
cylindrical stems lined w/ white to brown spines & large, many-petaled,
yellow flowers in spring/summer. [16] (H*W*)
Echinopsis huascha (yellow), "YELLOW TORCH CACTUS" Clump-forming, shrubby cactus, branched from the base w/ thick, bright
green, 14-17-ribbed, columnar stems lined w/ long, tan spines & manypetaled, yellow, bell-shaped flowers in spring/summer. [3] (H*W*)
Echinopsis huascha (yellow), "YELLOW TORCH CACTUS" Clump-forming, shrubby cactus, branched from the base w/ thick, bright
green, 14-17-ribbed, columnar stems lined w/ long, tan spines & manypetaled, yellow, bell-shaped flowers in spring/summer. [8/3] (H*W*)
Echinopsis pachanoi, "SAN PEDRO CACTUS" - Shrubby to tree-like
cactus w/ many erect, 6-8-ribbed, dark green to blue green branches
arising mostly from the base, the thick branches lined w/ short spines in
clusters of 3-7; flowers white & nocturnal. [10] (W*)
Echinopsis spachiana, "WHITE TORCH CACTUS" - Clump-forming,
shrubby cactus, branched from the base w/ thick, bright green, 10-15ribbed, columnar stems lined w/ gold to tan spines & many-petaled, white,
bell-shaped flowers rarely produced for us. [19] (W*)
Euphorbia acrurensis, "MILK TREE" - Stiff-branched, succulent tree
w/ dark green, columnar, 4-ribbed stems, the ribs edged in short thorns,
tiny leaves near the branch tips & many tiny, waxy, yellow flowers;
protect from frost. [3] (W*)
Euphorbia antisyphilitica, "CANDELILLA" - Southwest US & Mex.
native, succulent shrub w/ upright, gray green, pencil-like branches, the
stems leafless, & tiny, white flowers w/ red centers over long
winter/spring season; spreads underground. [11] (B*W*S*)
Euphorbia cactus, "CANDELABRA SPURGE" - Succulent shrub w/
dark gray green, irregularly winged stems, the ribs handsomely edged
white w/ short, paired thorns; tiny, waxy, yellow flowers are produced
along upper ribs in spring; frost tender. [2] (W*)
Euphorbia cactus, "CANDELABRA SPURGE" - Succulent shrub w/
dark gray green, irregularly winged stems, the ribs handsomely edged
white w/ short, paired thorns; tiny, waxy, yellow flowers are produced
along upper ribs in spring; frost tender. [6] (W*)
Euphorbia cactus, "CANDELABRA SPURGE" - Succulent shrub w/
dark gray green, irregularly winged stems, the ribs handsomely edged
white w/ short, paired thorns; tiny, waxy, yellow flowers are produced
along upper ribs in spring; frost tender. [2] (W*)
Euphorbia horrida hybrid, "AFRICAN MILK BARREL" - Upright,
succulent shrub w/ 2-in- thick, gray green, ridged stems; ridges lined w/
spines formed from old flower stems; tiny, red-brown flowers at the
branch tips are conspicuous; frost tender. [18] (W*)
Euphorbia tirucalli, "MILK BUSH" - Near-leafless, many-branched,
succulent tree w/ slender, dark green, cylindrical branches & tiny red
flowers appearing year around; frost tender; milky sap especially
irritating. [3] (W*)
Fouquieria columnaris, "BOOJUM TREE" - Most bizarre Baja Calif.
native, tree-sized plant related to ocotillo; in time forms a thick, invertedcarrot-shaped trunk w/ grayish-white bark topped w/ spiny branches;
cream flowers interesting (Idria columnaris). [6] (W*)
Fouquieria diguettii (76-415), "PALO ADAN" - Baja Calif. native, more
or less fountain-shaped, large shrub/small tree related to "ocotillo"; stoutspined stems & generous clusters of red, tubular flowers after rain or
irrigation; hummingbird favorite. [8] (H*W*)
Furcraea selloa 'Marginata', "VARIEGATED WILD SISAL" Agave-like plant forming a 5-8-ft. rosette of deep green, sword-shaped,
spine-tipped leaves w/ cream margins &, in age, a 20+ ft., tall stalk of
tubular, green flowers; plantlets form on maturing flower spike. [20] (W*)
Graptopetalum paraguayense, "GHOST PLANT" - Succulent perennial
w/ trailing stems forming many rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped, graygreen leaves tinged pink; branching clusters of star-shaped, white flowers
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w/ red spots; good groundcover. [16] (W*)
screen, container plant or bonsai. [25] (W*)
Gymnocalycium bruchii, "CHIN CACTUS" - Mini, clumping cactus w/
flat-globular stems to 1.5 in. across, blue green & many ribbed, the ribs
lined w/ spider-like, whitish spine clusters; many-petaled, pink flowers in
late spring/summer; 10 degrees F. [5] (W*)
Portulacaria afra forma macrophylla, "LARGE LEAF ELEPHANT
FOOD" - Large leaf form of this versatile, S. African shrub to 12 ft. tall
w/ thick, reddish stems & 1-in., green, rounded leaves; tiny, pink flowers
rarely produced; can be used as hedge, screen, or container plant. [36]
(W*)
Hesperaloe parviflora (yellow), "YELLOW CORAL YUCCA" Drought tolerant, yucca-like perennial w/ clumps of thick, 3-ft., narrow
leaves & tall spikes of long lasting, tubular, yellow flowers in early
summer & later; hummingbird favorite. [10] (H*W*F*)
Kalanchoe beharensis, "FELT PLANT" - Succulent shrub to 5+ ft. tall
& wide, w/ large, fleshy, triangular leaves that are coarsely toothed, wavy
& covered in gray fuzz; flowers are more interesting than beautiful; frost
tender. [13] (W*)
Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi, "LAVENDER SCALLOPS" - Colony
forming, succulent perennial w/ wiry stems bearing purple-tinted, pale
blue gray, scalloped leaves & clusters of pendulous, bell-shaped, dusky
red flowers in early summer; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*W*)
Kalanchoe orgyalis, "COPPER SPOONS" - Succulent shrub to 3 ft. tall
w/ thick, spoon-shaped, densely felted leaves that are gray green or
coppery brown; small, short-tubular, yellow flowers produced in age; frost
tender. [11] (W*)
Manfreda maculosa, "SPICE LILY" - Succulent perennial w/ fleshy,
strap-shaped leaves w/ bold, maroon blotches & tall spikes of tubular,
long-stamened, scented flowers in summer, these open white & age to red;
hummingbird favorite. [7] (H*)
Manfreda maculosa, "SPICE LILY" - Succulent perennial w/ fleshy,
strap-shaped leaves w/ bold, maroon blotches & tall spikes of tubular,
long-stamened, scented flowers in summer, these open white & age to red;
hummingbird favorite. [10/29] (H*)
Myrtillocactus cochal, "CANDELABRA CACTUS" - Short-trunked,
much-branched, tree-form cactus to 10 ft. w/ 6-8-ribbed, blue-green
stems, the ribs dotted w/ stout thorns; tiny, greenish-white flowers in
spring/summer, & dark purple, edible fruits. [4] (W*)
Myrtillocactus geometrizans, "WHORTLEBERRY CACTUS" Candelabra-branched, tree-form cactus to 20 ft. tall w/ ribbed, blue-green
stems, tiny, many-petaled, white flowers followed by small, dark purple,
spineless fruits that are very tasty. [8] (W*)
Nolina microcarpa, "BEARGRASS" - Care-free, yucca-like, Southwest
native perennial w/ long, wiry, grass-like leaves w/ curly tips & a 4-6 ft.,
branching spike of tiny, cream white flowers in summer; important
basketry plant. [6] (W)
Opuntia basilaris 'Dennis Kucera', "BEAVERTAIL CACTUS" Vigorous selection of this spreading succulent shrub w/ nearly spineless,
paddle-shaped, jointed stems that are gray green blushed purple;
spectacular, bowl-shaped, rose purple flowers; good drainage. [24]
(H*W*)
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii', "VARIEGATED SNAKE PLANT"
- Tough, old-fashioned favorite patio/houseplant or outdoors in marked
zones; thick, vertical, straplike leaves are dark green & horizontally graybanded, then edged w/ bands of creamy yellow.. [4]
Sedum palmeri, "PALMER'S SEDUM" - Mounding, succulent shrub w/
many 2-in. rosettes of waxy blue, succulent leaves & branched clusters of
small, starry, bright yellow flowers in late winter; landscape or container
in part sun/light shade. [11] (W*)
Senecio cylindricus, "NARROW-LEAF CHALKSTICKS" - Spreading,
South African, succulent shrub w/ long, gray green, cylindrical leaves &
clusters of cream-colored, tufted flower heads in late spring/early summer;
good medium-height groundcover. [20] (B*W*)
Senecio jacobsenii, "TRAILING JADE" - African native, succulent,
groundcover perennial w/ fleshy, rounded leaves overlapping like
shingles along the trailing stems; orange, tufted flowerheads rarely
produced. [6] (B*W*)
Stapelia gigantea, "CARRION FLOWER" - Unusual, succulent
perennial from S. Africa w/ thick, 4-sided, leafless stems & 10+ in., starshaped, creamy yellow flowers w/ maroon markings produced from
inflated buds; flowers smell like carrion. [14] (W*)
Yucca glauca, "SOAPWEED YUCCA" - Great Plains native yucca w/
thick stems topped by a clump of white-edged, narrow leaves bearing
marginal fibers & tall spikes of fleshy, red-blushed, creamy white flowers
in spring/early summer. [20/8] (W*)
Yucca rostrata, "BIG BEND YUCCA" - Slow growing, tree-like yucca,
usually w/ a single, upright trunk, w/ a dense head of gray-blue, swordshaped, sharp-pointed leaves & 2-ft. clusters of 2.5-in., waxy white
flowers in late spring. [2] (W*)
SHADE PLANTS
Abutilon 'Butter Bells', "FLOWERING MAPLE" - Fast-growing,
evergreen shrub to 8-10 ft. tall w/ maple-like leaves & extra large,
nodding, light yellow, bowl-shaped flowers over long spring summer
season; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*)
Abutilon pictum 'Aureo-maculatum', "FLOWERING MAPLE" - Fastgrowing, evergreen shrub w/ maple-like leaves spotted & blotched w/
glowing yellow-white & nodding, bell-shaped, yellow-orange flowers w/
crimson veins over long season. [18] (H*)
Oscularia deltoides, "PINK ICEPLANT" - Succulent groundcover to 1
ft. tall, 3 ft. wide, w/ succulent, pale blue-green, toothed leaves on wiry,
dark pink stems & fragrant, satiny-petaled, purple-pink flowers in
spring/summer; needs good drainage. [10] (B*W*S*)
Alpinia zerumbet, "SHELL GINGER" - Perennial w/ bold, tropicallooking, rich green foliage on cane-like stems & pendant clusters of waxy,
white, shell-like flowers w/ red markings; blooms late summer; tops may
die back in Zones 14-22 [9] (F*)
Pachycereus marginatus, "ORGAN CACTUS" - Large, succulent shrub,
to 16 ft., w/ columnar, unbranched, gray green stems w/ few ribs, the ribs
edged white & w/ short, white spines; small, pinkish flowers produced
only on older plants. [12] (W*)
Alpinia zerumbet, "SHELL GINGER" - Perennial w/ bold, tropicallooking, rich green foliage on cane-like stems & pendant clusters of waxy,
white, shell-like flowers w/ red markings; blooms late summer; tops may
die back in Zones 14-22 [9] (F*)
Pachycereus schottii, "WHISKER CACTUS" - Succulent shrub,
branching from the base, w/ columnar, few-ribbed, gray green stems edged
w/ short, tan spines; in age brush-like pseudo-cephalium forms at branch
ends; small, nocturnal pink flowers. [3] (W*)
Aspidistra elatior, "CAST-IRON PLANT" - Victorian favorite - tough
plant indoors or outdoors, w/ bold, deep green, long-stalked leaves; can
take even deep shade & some drought. [20]
Portulacaria afra, "ELEPHANT FOOD" - Versatile, succulent, S.
African shrub to 12 ft. w/ thick, reddish stems & small, dark green,
rounded leaves; tiny, pink flowers rarely produced; can be used as hedge,
Aspidistra elatior 'Asahi', "FROSTED CAST-IRON PLANT" - Rare
form of this Victorian favorite - tough plant indoors or outdoors, w/ bold,
deep green leaves w/ lighter tip; can take even deep shade; good light/low
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nitrogen fertilizer encourage color formation. [13]
spikes of exotic, 3 in., white & orange, deliciously scented flowers in fall.
[15] (F*S*)
Aspidistra elatior 'Dwarf Milky Way', "CAST-IRON PLANT" - Rare
form of this Victorian favorite - tough, slow-growing plant indoors or
outdoors, w/ bold, deep green leaves flecked yellow; can take even deep
shade (='Ginga Minor'). [6/4]
Justicia aurea, "GOLDEN PLUME" - Spectacular, subtropical shrub for
part or light shade; rich green, bold foliage & long lasting, dense, footlong spikes of bright yellow, tubular flowers in winter. [11] (H*)
Aucuba japonica 'Variegata', "GOLD DUST PLANT" - Sturdy shrub
for shade densly clothed in shiny, dark green, coarsely toothed leaves that
are handsomely spotted glowing yellow; dark maroon flowers
inconspicuous. [18]
Justicia carnea (Huntington form), "BRAZILIAN PLUME
FLOWER" - Eye-catching, fast-growing shrub for shade w/ deep green,
tapered, quilted leaves & thick plumes of dark-bracted, hot rose pink,
tubular flowers in summer. [7] (H*)
Bergenia 'Pink Dragonfly', "PIGSQUEAK" - Extra compact form of
this tough, perennial for shade, w/ handsome, shiny, rounded leaves that
turn red in winter & clusters of funnel-shaped, coral pink flowers in early
spring. [3] (F*)
Mackaya bella, "FOREST BELL BUSH" - Year around handsome,
evergreen shrub w/ shiny, deep green leaves & long, loose clusters of pale
lavender, trumpet-shaped flowers w/ dark purple veins; tolerates much or
little water. [19] (H*)
Billbergia nutans, "QUEEN'S TEARS" - Exotic perennial w/ urnshaped foliage clusters & red-bracted, pendulous spikes of navy blue,
apple green & yellow flowers; containers or landscape. [12/12] (H*F*)
Nephrolepis cordifolia, "TUBEROUS SWORD FERN" - Boston fern
relative, among the easiest of true ferns w/ stiff, feather-like, bright green
fronds; good in arrangements; spreads by stolons, can be difficult to
contain. [4] (F*)
Blechnum appendiculatum, "BLECHNUM FERN" - Handsome,
groundcover fern that spreads by stolons w/ long, deeply lobed, bright
green fronds that emerge red-tinted; needs ammended, well-drained soil.
[6]
Carex oshimensis 'Evergold', "EVERGOLD WEEPING SEDGE" Moisture-loving, grass-like plant forming mounds of slender, gracefully
arching, deep green leaves w/ broad central stripe of creamy white to
creamy yellow. [31]
Clivia miniata, "CLIVIA" - Perennial for shade w/ handsome, deep
green, broad, strap-shaped leaves & large, long-stalked clusters of glowing
orange, funnel-shaped flowers & showy, red berries. [10] (H*F*)
Costus spiralis, "STEPLADDER PLANT" - Tropical plant w/ handsome
foliage spirally arranged on cane-like stems & exotic, yellow, tubular
flowers born in orange-brown, conelike inflorescence; mildest inland areas
or protected patios. [22] (H*)
Cryptbergia 'Red Burst', "CRYPTBERGIA" - Unusual pineapple
relative forming rosettes of 8-12 in., succulent, deep bronze-red leaves;
small, white flowers are inconspicuous; light shade & moderate watering;
good in containers. [6]
Cyrtanthus mackenii var. cooperi, "CYRTANTHUS" - Choice, S.
African bulb forming a handsome fountain of evergreen, strap-shaped
leaves & long-stemmed clusters of tubular, soft yellow flowers over long
winter/spring season. [8/7] (H*F*S*)
Davallia mariesii var. stenolepis, "SQUIRREL'S FOOT FERN" - Easy
& handsome true fern w/ very, finely divided fronds arising from furry,
foot-like rhizomes; fine on patio in moss lined basket (aka. Davallia
trichomannoides). [4]
Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Medusa', "MEDUSA FERN" - Compact Boston
fern relative hardy enough for landscape in mildest Inland areas; tight
clumps of stiff, feather-shaped, bright green fronds to 1 ft. tall; multiplies
by wiry runners. [12]
Ophiopogon chingii 'Variegata', "MONDO GRASS" - Reliable &
versatile perennial for shade; handsome tufts of slender, curved, grass-like
leaves that are randomly streaked w/ yellow; starry, white are followed by
irridescent blue fruits. [14]
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Silver Mist', "MONDO GRASS" - Reliable &
versatile perennial for shade; handsome clumps of slender, grass-like
leaves that are heavily variegated white; tiny, lilac flowers on short stems
are followed by blue fruits. [17] (F*)
Plectranthus forsteri 'Marginatus', "WHITE-EDGED
SPURFLOWER" - Viny perennial for light shade, related to coleus;
velvety, medium green, ovate leaves handsomely margined creamy white;
spikes of tiny, pale mauve flowers produced intermittently. [49]
Plectranthus fruticosa, "SPUR FLOWER" - Pretty, shrubby perennial
w/ textured, heart-shaped leaves becomes covered in many branching
spikes of tiny, blue-purple flowers in fall. [10] (B*)
Pyrrosia lingua 'Variegata', "VARIEG. JAPANESE FELT FERN" Rare, variegated form of this tough, true fern, w/ wiry, creeping rhizomes
& leathery, tongue-shaped green fronds marked yellow-green; hanging
basket or small-scale groundcover. [4]
Rohdea japonica, "ROHDEA" - Choice, slow-growing perennial for
shade forming tufted clusters of dark green, leathery, strap-shaped leaves
& tiny, whitish flowers that are inconspicuous. [18]
Dianella revoluta 'Little Rev' PP17719, "BLACK ANTHER FLAX
LILY" - Evergreen lily relative from Australia forming tight, upright
clumps of narrow, blue green leaves, yellow green on the less visible
upper surface; grown for the bold plant form as it rarely blooms. [11]
Rumohra adiantiformis, "LEATHER FERN" - True fern w/ thick,
creeping rhizome bearing long-stalked, deep green, triangular fronds that
are finely divided & leathery in texture; one of the easiest ferns for mild
Inland areas; classic florist's fern. [11] (F*)
Fragaria 'Chavel', "CHAVEL STRAWBERRY" - Perennial
groundcover just a few inches high, spreads by stolons forming a dense,
lush carpet of shiny, dark green, three-parted leaves w/ toothed leaflets &
5-petaled, white flowers; no fruit. [8] (W*C*)
Talbotia (Vellozia) elegans, "FALSE DRACAENA" - Uncommon, S.
African, small-scale groundcover for shade w/ narrow, 6-in-long, pleated
leaves, 3-ranked in rosettes & starry, white flowers w/ yellow stamens in
spring & summer. [13]
Fuchsia (Jack's red & violet upright), "FUCHSIA" - Inland tested,
reliable fuchsia; abundant flowers are dainty, 1.5 in., red & violet bells,
produced in summer/fall; hummingbird favorite. [5] (H*)
Veltheimia bracteata, "VELTHEIMIA" - Choice bulb for light shade w/
handsome, wavy-edged, shiny foliage & long-stemmed, spike-like clusters
of tubular, green-tipped pink flowers in late winter/early spring; can be
kept dry in summer. [25] (H*F*)
Hedychium coronarium, "WHITE GINGER LILY" - Dramatic
perennial w/ bold, tropical-looking foliage on cane-like stems & 6-12-in.,
cone-like spikes of exotic, glistening white, deliciously scented flowers in
fall. [7] (F*S*)
Hedychium 'Luna Moth', "GINGER LILY" - Dramatic perennial w/
bold, tropical-looking foliage on cane-like stems & 6-12-in., cone-like
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distilled water, outdoors in winter. [24]
HOUSE & PATIO PLANTS
Aeschynanthus longicaulis, "ZEBRA BASKET VINE" - Striking
hanging plant w/ fleshy, tapered leaves that are dark olive green w/
elaborate light green veins above, dark purple w/ light green veins below;
greenish flowers more interesting than beautiful. [3] (H*)
Alocasia 'Polly', "AFRICAN MASK PLANT" - Handsome tropical
perennial w/ arrow-shaped leaves that are deep, glossy green w/ silverygreen main veins & scalloped margins, purple beneath; needs warmth &
high humidity. [13]
Aporocactus flagelliformis, "RAT-TAIL CACTUS" - Tropical jungle
cactus w/ slender, pendant stems covered in soft spines can hang to 6 ft.
& bear showy, three-inch, red-purple flowers in late spring; water
moderately, keep drier in winter. [20] (H*)
Asparagus falcatus, "SICKLE-THORN ASPARAGUS" - Unusual &
handsome vine w/ wiry stems & hooked thorns that aid in climbing; tufts
of 3-in., narrow, rich green "leaves" & loose clusters of tiny, fragrant,
white flowers; for patio container or landscape.. [16] (S*)
Asparagus setaceus, "FERN ASPARAGUS" - Evergreen, twining vine
w/ wiry, thorny stems & paper-flat sprays of dark green, thread-like
"leaves" that form fern-like sprays; tiny white flowers & blue berries; long
lasting in flower arrangements. [20] (F*)
Asplenium australasicum, "BIRD'S NEST FERN" - Distinctive true
fern w/ vase-shaped rosette of broad, strap-shaped, apple-green fronds;
indoors in coldest weather, shady patio in summer; provide extra humidity
but don't overwater(= A. nidus Hort.). [20]
Barleria (Drysdale), "BARLERIA" - Tropical, evergreen w/ shiny,
deep-green leaves that are purplish beneath & trumpet shaped, purple
flowers in summer. [5]
Begonia dregii, "BONSAI BEGONIA" - Shrubby begonia w/ thick,
brown stems from a tuber-like base, small, maple-like, green leaves often
w/ silver markings & clusters of white flowers w/ yellow centers in
summer, good bonsai subject. [15]
Begonia rex 'Denver Lace', "REX BEGONIA" - Striking summer
patio/houseplant w/ wing-shaped, somewhat succulent, leaves strikingly
marked in maroon, silver & olive green, & clusters of small, rosy pink
flowers; keep warm & humid. [24]
Begonia rex 'Mini Merry Christmas', "REX BEGONIA" - Striking
summer patio/houseplant w/ wing-shaped, somewhat succulent, leaves
strikingly marked in rose, maroon, silver & olive green, & clusters of
small, rosy pink flowers; keep warm & humid. [24]
Bromeliad - Guzmania 'Rana', "LIVING VASE" - For patio in all but
coldest weather; vase-like rosette of leathery, green, tapered leaves &
tubular, white flowers born in exotic, long-lasting spikes of bright red
bracts. [16]
Bromeliad - Neoregelia 'Rio Red', "LIVING VASE" - Easy plant for
patio in all but coldest weather or bright window indoors; vase-like rosette
of stiff, deep red leaves hold water; tubular, violet flowers born partly
submerged in "vase" in center of plant. [7]
Dracaena marginata 'Tricolor', "RAINBOW TREE" - Tropical shrub
w/ cane-like branches & 1-ft., fountain-shaped heads of slender, strapshaped leaves that are handsomely stiped green, cream and rosy red. [16]
Drosera binata, "FORKED-LEAF SUNDEW" - Uncommon
insectivorous plant w/ strange, forked leaves covered in glistening, sticky
red hairs that trap & digest insects; distilled water only; easiest of sundews
but still not for beginners.. [12]
Drosera capensis, "CAPE SUNDEW" - Unusual, insectivorous plant
forming a rosette of spoon-shaped leaves covered in red, sticky hairs that
trap insects; long stalked cluster of rose-pink flowers in spring; best in
terrarium w/ distilled water. [24]
Epiphyllum 'Laura'', "ORCHID CACTUS" - Easy succulent perennial
for containers on patio or under trees; flattened, arching, succulent stems
produce huge, many petaled, glowing red flowers in spring. [3] (H*)
Epiphyllum (Sussman, Mexico), "ORCHID CACTUS" - Succulent
perennial climbing to 8+ ft. w/ support; long flattened, scallop-edged
stems & 3-in.-long, many petaled, trumpet-shaped flowers in summer;
flowers remain open during the day. [14]
Euphorbia geroldii, "THORNLESS CROWN OF THORNS" - Rare
Madagascar native, a thornless, much branched shrub w/ dark green,
shiny, succulent leaves & tiny yellow flowers that are surrounded by
showy, paired, red bracts; blooms nearly all year. [7]
Ficus benjamina 'Variegata', "VARIEG. WEEPING BANYON" Variegated form of this popular house/patio plant w/ graceful, drooping
branches & shiny green, long-pointed leaves marbled w/ creamy white;
good in containers. [10]
Gmelina villosa, "PARROT'S BEAK" - Rare, small, tropical tree from
Malaysia for summer patio/houseplant in Inland climates; dark green,
often three lobed leaves & scuttle shaped, yellow flowers in unusual,
conspicuously bracted spikes. [3]
Gynura aurantiaca 'Sarmentosa', "PURPLE VELVET PLANT" Easy vining plant for patio in summer or houseplant during cool weather;
leaves covered in dark purple velvet, 1/2 in. flowers orange, ill smelling;
give good light for rich foliage color. [9]
Hadrodemas warszewiczianum, "HADRODEMAS" - Uncommon
tropical perennial forming rosettes of light green, tapered, succulent leaves
& dense, long stemmed clusters of small purple flowers produced
intermittantly through the year. [6]
Haemanthus albiflos (09-033), "SHAVINGBRUSH FLOWER" Evergreen, bulbous, perennial w/ broad, flat, tongue-shaped leaves
producing a thick stalk topped by a white & gold, "shaving-brush" flower
cluster in summer; needs good drainage; good in containers. [16]
Hibiscus schizopetalus, "JAPANESE-LANTERN" - Tender, tall shrub
good for protected patio site or containers, w/ glossy leaves &
indescribable, 3-in., pendant flowers w/ feathery petals, dark red petals;
hummingbird favorite. [24] (H*B*)
Hoya carnosa, "WAXFLOWER" - Tender, twining vine w/ dark green,
succulent leaves & clusters of unusual, waxy, 5-pointed flowers in creamy
white w/ a central pink star; allow to dry slightly between waterings. [4]
Clerodendron thompsoniae, "BLEEDING HEART GLORYBOWER"
- Evergreen vine for patio in summer, indoors during cold weather; 5 in.,
dark green, shiny leaves & sprays of scarlet flowers contrasting w/ white
calyces over long summer season. [10]
Hoya carnosa 'Krinkle Kurl', "HINDU ROPE PLANT" - Tender,
twining vine w/ dark green, succulent, irregularly puckered & curled
leaves close set on the stems & clusters of unusual, waxy, 5-pointed
flowers in creamy white w/ a central pink star. [15]
Clusia rosea, "SIGNATURE PLANT" - Uncommon, tropical evergreen
tree w/ tough, leathery, deep green, rounded leaves; adapted to fluxuating
water situations and low light; exotic flowers rarely produced in the home.
[18] (W*)
Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Splash Pink', "PINK POLKA -DOT
PLANT" - Especially showy selection of this striking & easy patio, house
or summer shade plant; oval leaves irregularly spotted & blotched bright
pink; lilac flowers inconspicuous. [21]
Dionaea muscipula, "VENUS FLYTRAP" - Most unusual of all plants;
rosette of leaves tipped w/ jaw-like lobes which shap shut to trap insects;
long stalked cluster of white flowers in summer; best in terrarium w/
Ledebouria pauciflora, "SQUILL" - Pretty lily relative w/ clustered,
above-ground bulbs & handsome rosettes of succulent, gray-green leaves
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speckled w/ dark green & spikes of small, light purple flowers. [20] (W*)
Ledebouria socialis, "SQUILL" - Pretty lily relative w/ clustered, purple,
above-ground bulbs & handsome rosettes of succulent leaves, silvery
green w/ dark green spots above, purple below, & spikes of small, light
purple flowers. [25] (W*)
Mitriostigma axillare, "AFRICAN GARDENIA" - Tender, S. African,
slow growing shrub w/ dark green, tapered, quilted leaves & clusters of
long lasting, waxy white, deliciously fragrant flowers opening from pink
buds in summer. [18] (S*)
Nematanthus 'Black Gold', "KISS-ME PLANT" - Tropical, shrubby
perennial related to African violets w/ many arching branches bearing
inch-long, shiny, dark olive green leaves, bronze when young, & goldfishlike, orange flowers during warm periods. [7]
Nematanthus gregarius (Green), "KISS-ME PLANT" - Tropical,
shrubby perennial related to African violets w/ many arching branches
bearing inch-long, shiny, dark green leaves & goldfish-like, orange
flowers during warm periods. [5]
Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Lemon Buttons', "LEMON BUTTONS FERN"
- Diminuitive Boston fern relative for protected, shady spot in landscape
or pots; forms tight clumps of stiff, feather-shaped, bright green fronds w/
round leaflets; spreads by wiry runners. [16] (F*)
Orchid - Epidendrum hybrids, "REED-STEMMED EPIDENDRUM"
- Easy-to-grow, patio orchids; tall, reed-like stems lined w/ succulent
leaves & topped by clusters of small, orchid flowers w/ fringed lips; bloom
in warm weather; assorted colors; protect from frost. [13] (H*F*)
Orchid -- Phalaenopsis hybrids, "MOTH ORCHID" - Best indoor
orchid, for bright indirect light, slightly dry between waterings, water w/
lukewarm water; large succulent leaves & tall spikes of long-lasting,
mothlike flowers over long season. [30] (F*)
Pachira aquatica (braided), "GUIANA CHESTNUT" - Tropical tree
for patio in summer, houseplant during cold weather; grown "bonsai" style
for its bottle-shaped trunk & elegant, hand-shaped leaves, these w/ several
trunks braided together; flowers rare. [16]
Pachystachys lutea, "GOLDEN CANDLE" - Tender shrub for patio in
summer or houseplant; bright green, 6 in. leaves w/ stems topped by dense
spike of bright yellow bracts & white tubular flowers over long summer
season. [20]
Phlebodium aureum, "HARE'S FOOT FERN" - Easy & handsome true
fern w/ deeply lobed, waxy blue-green fronds arising from furry, foot-like
rhizomes; good for patio, out of wind, in moss lined basket or shallow
container (aka. Polypodium). [7]
Plumeria (Blue Ribbon) 'Pink Parfait', "PLUMERIA",
"FRANGIPANI" - "Blue Ribbon" variety of this heat-loving, thickbranched shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips & clusters of fragrant,
extra large, funnel-shaped, flowers - blended pink to rose pink. [5] (B*S*)
Plumeria (Blue Ribbon) 'Pink Ruffles', "FRANGIPANI" - "Blue
Ribbon" variety of this heat-loving, thick-branched shrub w/ long leaves
tufted at branch tips & clusters of fragrant, full-petaled, dark pink flowers
w/ orange centers. [3] (B*S*)
Plumeria (Blue Ribbon) 'Pratt Maroon' , "FRANGIPANI" - "Blue
Ribbon" variety of this heat-loving, thick-branched shrub w/ long leaves
tufted at branch tips & clusters of spicely fragrant, extra large, funnelshaped, flowers colored deep red. [5] (B*S*)
Plumeria (Blue Ribbon) 'Puu Kahea', "FRANGIPANI" - Heat-loving,
thick-branched, deciduous shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips &
clusters of 3-in., funnel-shaped, yellow & pink flowers over long summer
season. [5] (B*)
Plumeria (Blue Ribbon) 'Smith Candy Stripe', "FRANGIPANI" Heat-loving, thick-branched, deciduous shrub w/ long leaves tufted at
branch tips & clusters of 3-in., funnel-shaped, rose, yellow & white
flowers over long summer season. [5] (B*)
Plumeria (Blue Ribbon) 'Sundance', "FRANGIPANI" - "Blue Ribbon"
variety of this heat-loving, thick-branched shrub w/ long leaves tufted at
branch tips & clusters of fragrant, rich coral-colored flowers over a long
summer season. [2] (B*S*)
Plumeria 'Guillot's Sunset', "FRANGIPANI" - Heat-loving, thickbranched, deciduous shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips & clusters
of 3.5-in., funnel-shaped, yellow & red flowers over long summer season;
especially spicy fragrance. [10] (B*S*)
Plumeria 'Hausten White', "FRANGIPANI" - Heat-loving, thickbranched, deciduous shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips & clusters
of fragrant, funnel-shaped, white flowers in summer; sweetly fragrant.
[5/5] (B*S*)
Plumeria 'Hawaiian Yellow', "FRANGIPANI" - Heat-loving, thickbranched, deciduous shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips & clusters
of fragrant, funnel-shaped, yellow flowers over long summer season. [10]
(B*S*)
Plumeria 'Hollywood Pink', "FRANGIPANI" - Named varieties of this
heat-loving, thick-branched, deciduous shrub w/ long leaves tufted at
branch tips & clusters of fragrant, funnel-shaped, pink flowers over long
summer season. [8/2] (B*S*)
Platycerium bifurcatum, "STAGHORN FERN" - Unusual, easy to grow
true fern w/ spongy shield fronds attach to the media, fertile fronds
protruding like antlers; best mounted on board or in basket on patio. [16]
Plumeria 'Paleface Pink', "FRANGIPANI" - Named varieties of this
heat-loving, thick-branched, deciduous shrub w/ long leaves tufted at
branch tips & clusters of fragrant, funnel-shaped, pink flowers over long
summer season. [5] (B*S*)
Platycerium superbum, "GIANT STAGHORN FERN" - Unusual true
fern w/ spongy shield fronds attached to the media, fertile fronds
protruding like antlers; best mounted on board on patio; for mildest Inland
gardens & not for beginners; drier in winter. [9]
Plumeria (white w/ pink Makaha), "FRANGIPANI" - Heat-loving,
thick-branched, deciduous shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips &
clusters of 3-in., funnel-shaped, white & pink flowers over long summer
season. [4] (B*S*)
Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender', "AUTUMN-LILAC" - Spectacular,
shrubby perennial w/ broad, purplish, toothed leaves & branching spikes
of small, orchidlike flowers, lavender w/ dark purple spots, in fall. [20]
(B*)
Plumeria (white with red), "FRANGIPANI" - Heat-loving, thickbranched, deciduous shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips & clusters
of 3.5-in., funnel-shaped, white & red, candystripe flowers over long
summer season. [7/3] (B*S*)
Plumeria (Blue Ribbon) 'Daisy Wilcox', "FRANGIPANI" - "Blue
Ribbon" variety of this heat-loving, thick-branched shrub w/ long leaves
tufted at branch tips & clusters of fragrant, extra large, white, rose &
yellow flowers produced over a long summer season. [5] (B*S*)
Radermachera sinica, "CHINA DOLL" - Tropical, evergreen tree
popularly grown as a summer patio/houseplant; large, much divided leaves
w/ small, glossy, dark green leaflets; yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers
unlikely to be produced indoors. [8]
Plumeria (Blue Ribbon) 'Magenta', "FRANGIPANI" - "Blue Ribbon"
variety of this heat-loving, thick-branched shrub w/ long leaves tufted at
branch tips & clusters of fragrant, deep magenta red flowers produced
over a long summer season. [1] (B*S*)
Rhipsalis cruciforme, "RHIPSALIS" - Unusual orchid cactus relative
forming a much branched, leafless plant w/ angled, red-tinged stems &
satin-petaled, starry, pink flowers; good hanging pot or basket plant. [5]
Saintpaulia ionantha (assorted), "AFRICAN VIOLET" - Most popular
flowering houseplant forming dense rosettes of velvety, succulent,
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rounded leaves & clusters of flowers produced nearly year around assorted colors in double & single petaled forms. [15]
Sanchezia speciosa, "SANCHEZIA" - Handsome houseplant shrub w/
6-in., pointed leaves that are shiny green w/ mid-rib & main veins outlined
in yellow & white; needs high humidity. [5]
Schlumbergera 'Dark Marie', "HOLIDAY CACTUS" - Old-fashioned
favorite; flattened, succulent, jointed stems w/ soft-toothed edges & an
abundance of red, trumpet-shaped. white-throated flowers w/ many satiny
petals in spring & fall. [12]
Schlumbergera 'Youp', "HOLIDAY CACTUS" - Old-fashioned
favorite; flattened, succulent, jointed stems w/ soft-toothed edges & an
abundance of white, trumpet-shaped flowers w/ many satiny petals in
spring & fall. [12]
Scindapsus aureus 'N' Joy', "POTHOS" - Easiest of houseplants w/
heart-shaped, rubbery, rich green leaves irregularly marbled white; trailing
stems can be trained to climb or allowed to hang. [7]
Spathiphyllum hybrid, "PEACE PLANT" - Easy houseplant w/
dependable bloom; deep green pointed leaves & elegant, long-stalked
flowers composed of a pure white, flag-like spathe & central white spadix.
[16] (F*)
Streptocarpella 'Concord Blue', "STREPTOCARPELLA" - Pretty
African violet relative good for hanging containers; small, fuzzy,
succulent leaves & funnel-shaped, lavender-blue flowers over long season;
summer patio/houseplant except in frost free zones. [20] (H*)
Tillandsia aeranthos, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows
without soil; slender, arched, gray-green leaves eventually forming a ball
& spikes of tubular, indigo flowers from rose red bracts in fall/winter; best
outdoors (mounted). [13/2] (H*)
Tillandsia albertiana, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows
without soil; tiny plant w/ slender, arched, frosted leaves arranged in 2ranks & small, cherry red, trumpet shaped flowers in fall/winter; best
outdoors. [10/5] (H*)
Tillandsia araujei (closed form), "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant"
forming rosettes of tapered, arched, gray green leaves & hot pink-bracted
spikes of funnel shaped, white flowers in fall/winter; hummingbird
favorite; best outdoors. [18] (H*)
Tillandsia baileyi, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without
soil; arching, olive green, waxy leaves from a slender, bulbous base & redbracted spikes of tubular, violet blue flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors.
[8] (H*)
Tillandsia bulbosa, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without
soil; small plant w/ tentacle-like leaves from a frosted, bulbous base &
tubular, violet flowers w/ brilliant red bracts in fall/winter; likes shade &
moisture. [20] (H*)
Tillandsia butzii, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without
soil; olive green, tentacle-like leaves from a bulbous base & tubular violet
flowers in red bracts in fall/winter; best outdoors in protected spot. [15]
(H*)
without soil; long, narrow, curved & twisted, silver-green leaves & long
spikes of small, violet flowers & a "pup" forming a new plant near the tip;
best outdoors. [9]
Tillandsia crocata 'Giant', "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows
without soil; tiny plant w/ slender, arched, white-fuzzy leaves arranged in
2-ranks & bright yellow, sweetly scented, trumpet-shaped, yellow flowers
in fall/winter; best outdoors. [7] (H*S*)
Tillandsia 'Emily', "PINK QUILL" - Different from many other
Tillandsia sp. in being green and having leaves forming a water-holding
vase; spectacular, hot pink, paddle-shaped flower spike w/ violet flowers;
good indoors. [8/7] (H*)
Tillandsia fasciculata, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows
without soil; arched, silver-green leaves & large spikes of tubular, violet
flowers from green & red, paddle-shaped bracts in fall/winter; best
outdoors. [10/4] (H*)
Tillandsia festucoides, "FESCUE AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant"
grows without soil; spiky, upright clumps of slender, grass-like, gray
green leaves blushed purple & maroon-bracted spikes of tubular, purple
flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors. [10] (H*)
Tillandsia filifolia, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without
soil; symmetrical cluster of slender, gray-green leaves & purple-bracted
spikes of tubular, white flowers; best outdoors; hummingbird favorite.
[15] (H*)
Tillandsia fuchsii var. gracilis, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant"
grows without soil; symmetrical cluster of slender, white-fuzzy leaves &
red-bracted spikes of tubular, violet flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors;
hummingbird favorite. [16] (H*)
Tillandsia funkiana, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" forming
clustererd, elongated stems lined foxtail fashion w/ tapered, fuzzy, gray
green leaves & glowing red, tubular flowers in fall/winter; hummingbird
favorite; best outdoors. [15/7] (H*)
Tillandsia ionantha 'Fuego', "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows
without soil; tiny plant w/ pointed, white leaves arranged in a tight rosette
that turns brilliant red in bloom; tubular, violet flowers in fall/winter; best
outdoors. [15] (H*)
Tillandsia ionantha 'Peanut', "AIR PLANT" - Dwarf form of this
unusual "air plant" w/ pointed, white leaves arranged in a tight rosette that
turns crimson in bloom; tubular, violet flowers in fall/winter; best
outdoors. [15] (H*)
Tillandsia ionantha 'Rubra', "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows
without soil; tiny plant w/ pointed, silvery, velvety leaves arranged in a
tight rosette that turns brilliant red in bloom; tubular, violet flowers in
fall/winter; best outdoors. [15] (H*)
Tillandsia ionantha (Vera Cruz), "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant"
grows without soil; large form of this popular species w/ pointed, silvery
leaves arranged in a tight rosette that turns red in bloom; tubular, violet
flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors. [15] (H*)
Tillandsia caerulea, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without
soil; long, slender, gray-fuzzy leaves & tiny, deep blue-purple, sweetly
scented, trumpet-shaped flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors. [15] (H*S*)
Tillandsia juncea, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without
soil; spiky, upright clumps of slender, grass-like, gray-green leaves
blushed purple & red-bracted spikes of tubular, violet flowers in
fall/winter; best outdoors. [10/5] (H*)
Tillandsia caput-medusae, "MEDUSA'S HEAD" - Unusual "air plant"
grows without soil; tentacle-like leaves from a bulbous base, white-fuzzy
throughout, & tubular violet flowers in bright red bracts in fall/winter; best
outdoors. [20] (H*)
Tillandsia latifolia, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without
soil; rosettes of arched, gray-green leaves & red- & orange-bracted,
branching spikes of tubular, violet flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors.
[14] (H*)
Tillandsia circinnata prolifera, "AIR PLANT" - "Air plant" grows
without soil; long, narrow, curved & twisted, silver-green leaves & long
spikes of small, violet flowers & a "pup" forming a new plant near the tip;
best outdoors. [5]
Tillandsia lindenii, "PINK QUILL" - Different from many other
Tillandsia sp. in being green and having leaves forming a water-holding
vase; spectacular, hot pink, paddle-shaped flower spike w/ violet flowers;
good indoors. [16] (H*)
Tillandsia circinnata prolifera, "AIR PLANT" - "Air plant" grows
Tillandsia mima var. chilitensis, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant"
grows without soil; large rosettes of long, narrowly tapered, arched,
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silvery gray leaves & many-branched, red-bracted spikes of tubular, violet
blue flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors. [13] (H*)
Tillandsia Mounting Novelties, "TILLANDSIA MOUNTING
NOVELTIES" - Assortment of ceramic items, shells, baskets & other
novelties to grow Tillandsia plants on. Use clear silicone glue for
permanent attachment or florist clay if the plant needs to be removed for
watering. [20]
Tillandsia pseudobaileyi, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows
without soil; arching, olive green, waxy leaves from a slender, bulbous
base & branched spikes of tubular violet blue flowers in red bracts in
fall/winter; best outdoors. [6] (H*)
Tillandsia recurvata, "BALL MOSS" - Toughest of "air plants" - a tiny,
branching plant eventually forming a compact ball, w/ slender, arched
leaves, often found growing on telephone wires & cacti; best outdoors.
[15/4]
Tillandsia secunda, "AIR PLANT" - Can grow with or without soil; 1-ft.
rosettes of tapered, arched, gray-green leaves & tall, branching, redbracted spikes of tubular, violet flowers, then plantlets, in fall/winter; best
outdoors. [5] (H*)
Tillandsia sphaerocephala, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows
without soil; broad, flat rosettes of tapered, arched, gray-green leaves &
spikes of frosty red bracts, & later, tubular, purple flowers in fall/winter;
best outdoors. [7/3] (H*)
Tillandsia straminea, "AIR PLANT" - "Air plant" grows without soil;
long, tapered, felty gray leaves on elongated stems & open, branching,
pink-bracted spikes of fragrant, trumpet-shaped, violet & white flowers
that age to purple. [4] (H*S*)
Tillandsia stricta 'Black', "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows
without soil; rosettes of arched, gray-green leaves tipped black eventually
forming a ball & spikes of tubular, violet flowers w/ showy, rich pink
bracts in fall/winter; best outdoors. [9/5] (H*)
Tillandsia tenuifolia 'Bronze Giant', "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air
plant" grows without soil; rosettes of slender, gray-green, bronze tinted
leaves & pendulous spikes of trumpet-shaped, white flowers in rosy-red
bracts in winter; best outdoors, easy. [10/5] (H*)
Tillandsia tricolor v. melanocrater, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant"
grows without soil; rosettes of sharp-pointed, olive green, red-tinted leaves
& tubular, violet flowers in flat, bracted spikes, the bracts first green then
yellow then red; best outdoors. [15] (H*)
Handsome grasslike plant forming tight clumps of slender, creammargined leaves; especially useful for water feature margins & containers.
[20]
Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus', "DWARF SWEET FLAG" - Handsome
grasslike plant forming dwarf, tufted clumps of slender, dark green
foliage; especially useful for water feature margins & containers. [9]
Anemopsis californica, "YERBA MANSA" - Unusual Calif. native
perennial for wet places, rapidly spreading by runners; bold, aromatic
leaves & long stemmed, cone-like flower head w/ glistening white bracts.
[13] (C*)
Baumea rubiginosa 'Variegata', "BAUMEA" - Perennial rush from
New Zealand forming tight, upright clumps of slender, iris-like leaves that
are green w/ vertical, creamy yellow stripes; good near water features. [5]
Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii', "VIOLET STEMMED TARO" Elegant, tropical perennial w/ large, arrow-shaped sea-green leaves w/
purple edges born on waxy, deep purple stalks; can be grown in water.
[27]
Cyperus alternifolius 'Gracilis', "DWARF UMBRELLA PLANT" Small form of this easy & unusual perennial; clumps of green, three-sided,
slender stalks topped by umbrella-like cluster of narrow, green bracts;
good near water features or containers. [12] (F*)
Cyperus papyrus, "PAPYRUS" - Most unusual, graceful perennial w/ 610 ft., green, three-sided stalks topped by mop-like head of thread-like
parts; good near water features or in other moist soil; known for use in
Egyptian paper-making. [6] (F*)
Iris pseudacoris, "YELLOW FLAG" - Vigorous, rhizomatous perennial
w/ sword-shaped foliage to 5 ft. topped w/ showy, yellow flowers in
spring; good vertical accent near water feature. [27] (H*)
Lindernia grandiflora, "BLUE MONEYWORT" - Southeast U.S.
native plant forming a tight, spreading mat of small, heart-shaped leaves
& dotted with violet blue, snapdragon-like flowers through much of the
year; for wet sites in sun or shade. [12]
Sagittaria lancifolia, "DUCK POTATO" - Aquatic plant w/ variable
leaves, from very narrow to broad to arrow-shaped, & long stems ringed
w/ 3-petalled, white flowers in summer; plant in wet soil or w/ base
submerged; good oxygenator. [18] (C*)
Saururus cernuus, "LIZARD'S TAIL" - Vigorous perennial for moist,
part shade w/ heart-shaped, pleasantly aromatic leaves & dense, tail-like
spikes of tiny, white, fragrant flowers in summer; best in containers - can
be invasive. [14]
Tillandsia usneoides, "SPANISH MOSS" - Among most unusual of
plants; true "air" plant for protected patio location; best hanging among
other plants where humidity is highest; water daily in hottest weather, less
in winter; tiny flowers in summer. [15/3]
Scirpus cernuus, "FIBER OPTICS GRASS" - Calif. native, grass-like
plant forming clumps of graceful, bright green, hair-like stems, each
tipped w/ a tiny white flower structure; for moist or wet situation. [6] (C*)
Tradescantia spathacea 'Vittata', "VARIEGATED BOAT-LILY" Easy-to-grow house/patio plant forming handsome clumps of dark green,
sword-shaped leaves striped white & pink; small white flowers in curious
boat-shaped bracts. [12]
Typha angustifolia, "NARROW-LEAVED CATTAIL" - Aquatic plant
w/ slender, upright, grass-like leaves to 6 ft. & long-stalked, rich-brown,
cylindrical flower heads typical of cattails; grow in shallow water. [6]
(C*F*)
Zingiber malaysianum, "MIDNIGHT GINGER" - Uncommon, tropical
perennial w/ dark maroon, tropical-looking, aromatic leaves on cane-like
stems; pink-bracted spikes of white flowers not produced for us, so grown
for handsome foliage. [20]
WATER & WATERSIDE PLANTS
Acorus gramineus 'Licorice', "LICORICE SWEET FLAG" Handsome grasslike plant forming tight clumps of slender, dark green
leaves; crushed leaves are licorice-scented & are used in Thai cooking &
teas; useful for water feature margins & containers. [12]
Acorus gramineus 'Masamune', "VARIEGATED SWEET FLAG" -
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