Plant List I - N

IBERIS

sempervirens 'Purity': "Purity Evergreen Candytuft". Dark green, mounding foliage with many dense flower clusters. Suited for edging, border, rock garden, & groundcover. Compact habit. White flowers. Long-blooming. April-May. Height 6-9". Zone 4.

ILEX

aquifolium 'Argenteo-marginata': "Variegated English Holly". Popular selection with shiny, dark green leaves edged with creamy white margins. Pyramidal grower brightens winter gardens with showy red berries. Male English Holly pollenizer needed for berry set. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate grower to 15-20' or more tall, 8-12' wide. Zones 6-9.

cornuta 'Needleleaf': "Needleleaf Chinese Holly". Evergreen. Spiny, glossy green leathery leaves. Bright red berries. Full sun-partial shade. Zones 4-24, but needs long warm season to set fruit.

crenata 'Sky Pencil': (Ilex crenata 'Sky Sentry'™). "Sky Pencil Japanese Holly". The narrow, columnar form, is just right for small areas. Dark glossy green foliage holds its color year round. Outstanding for use as vertical accent, near entryways, or as a privacy screen. Ideal for shearing into topiary shapes. Evergreen. Insignificant blooms in spring. Slow growing to 6-8' tall & 2-3' wide. Full sun. Hardy -20° to -10°F.

hybrid 'Nellie R. Stevens': "Nellie R. Stevens Holly". One of the most attractive of all hollies. Evergreen. Hybrid between I. cornuta & I. aquifolium. Fast growing, densely conical to 15-20' tall, 10' wide. Glossy, leathery, sparsely toothed leaves to 3" long. Self-fruitful, but forms a heavier crop if pollinated by male variety of I. cornuta. It makes an excellent tall screen. Full sun. Evergreen. Zones 7-9.

vomitoria 'Stokes Dwarf': "Stokes Dwarf Yaupon Holly". Dwarf evergreen shrub. Its tight branches creating a spreading mound excellent for a low hedge, as a border, or around foundations. Tiny foliage on twiggy branches, takes well to shearing. Full sun-partial shade. Slow growing to 2-3' high, 4' wide. Zones 7-11.

x. altaclerensis 'Wilsonii': "Wilson Holly". Evergreen. Evenly spine-toothed, rich green leaves are thick, leathery, 5" long, 3" wide. Heavy producer of bright red berries. Height 15-20'. Zones 3b-24.

IPOMOEA

acuminata 'Blue Dawn': "Blue Dawn Morning Glory". Excellent fast-growing arbor, bank, or slope cover with dark green leaves & large blue violet flowers. Aging flowers turn pinkish for a two toned effect. Free-flowering perennial vine. Flowers the first season. Evergreen. Full sun. Fast growing stems to 25' in one season. Zones 9-11.

JASMINUM

polyanthum: "Pink Jasmine". Fast growing evergreen vine prized for its spectacular spring display of pink buds opening to intensely fragrant pinkish white flowers. Use as a climber over trellis or arbor, groundcover, or in containers. Full sun. Strong growing to 20'. Zones 8-10.

JUNIPERUS

chinensis 'Spartan': "Spartan Juniper". Handsome, rapidly growing specimen forms densely branched columnar form useful as a screen or windbreak. Excellent sheared topiary. Durable evergreen, tolerates heat, cold, & drought. Full sun. Fast grower to 15' tall, 3-5' wide.

chinensis 'Torulosa': "Hollywood Juniper". Artistic appearance to the rustic twisted form; useful accent anywhere. Does particularly well in coastal environment. Easily adapts to specially trained topiary shapes. Evergreen. Full sun. Fast growing to 15' high, 10' wide. Zones 5-9.

scopulorum 'Tolleson's Blue Weeping: "Tolleson's Blue Weeping". Gracefully arching, drooping branches make this tree-like form a favorite landscape specimen. Attractive, fine textured, string-like, silvery gray-blue foliage. Evergreen. Great in containers when young. Full sun. Moderate grower to 20' tall, 10' wide. Zones 3-7.

LAGERSTROEMIA

indica 'Whit VI' - Burgundy Cotton® P.P.#14438 P2: "Burgundy Cotton Crape Myrtle". A Carl Whitcomb introduction. White flowers with yellow stamens, but pinkish under cool conditions. New growth is wine, then wine/green when flowering. Broad, upright growth, reaching 5' or more in one growing season. Mature height may reach 12'. High mildew resistance. Flowers early July & continues until first frost. Showy burgundy flower buds. Full sun. Zones 7-9.

indica 'Catawba': "Catawba Crape Myrtle". Displays large, long lasting clusters of dark purple crepe-like flowers in summer. Handsome foliage has bronzy cast in spring, bright green in summer, orange red in fall. Mildew resistant. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate growing to rounded dome 15' tall, 14' wide. Zones 7-9. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

indica 'Whit II' - Dynamite® P.P.#10296: "Dynamite Crape Myrtle". Another C. Whitcomb introduction, Dynamite Crape Myrtle grows upright & has leaves that appear crimson at first, but change quickly to a medium green. Dynamite's buds are crimson before flowering & bloom into cherry red flowers. These are more red than the cultivars that were available in the market previously. The flowers will be a dark scarlet red on hot sunny days & may be lighter red that occasionally have white variegation on cloudy cooler days. It will grow to about 20' high at maturity & is highly resistant to powdery mildew & also has some drought tolerance. Full sun. Deciduous. Zone 6. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

indica 'Muskogee': "Muskogee Crape Myrtle". Panicles of light lavender pink flowers bloom in summer amid glossy green foliage that turns red in fall. The attractive cinnamon colored bark is smooth, peeling to a shiny light gray. A large shrub or small tree that makes excellent specimen or group planting. Full sun. Deciduous. Grows to 15-20' tall & 15' wide. Zones 6-9. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

indica 'Natchez': "Natchez Crape Myrtle". A large shrub or small tree with smooth, dark cinnamon brown exfoliating bark. Glossy dark green leaves turn vibrant orange-red in fall. Panicles of pure white, soft textured flowers bloom in summer. Makes an excellent specimen, accent, or group planting. Full sun. Deciduous. Grows 20' tall & wide. Zones 6-9. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

indica 'Osage': "Osage Crape Myrtle". A large shrub or small tree with smooth, chestnut brown exfoliating bark. Glossy dark green leaves turn vibrant orange-red in fall. Panicles of clear light pink, soft textured flowers bloom in summer. Makes an excellent specimen, accent, or group planting. Full sun. Deciduous. Grows 12' tall & 10' wide. Zones 7-9.

indica 'Whit III' - Pink Velour® P.P. #10319: "Pink Velour® Crape Myrtle". A Carl Whitcomb introduction. Selected as one of the "2003 Oklahoma Proven" & winner of the "2007 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Gold Medal Plant Award". It has bright pink flowers & distinct dark wine foliage which peaks in the spring. Large shrub or small tree of 12' or more. High mildew resistance. Very showy foliage provides wine landscape color before blooming. Full sun. Zone 7-9.

indica 'Whit I' - Raspberry Sundae® P.P. #10297: "Raspberry Sundae Crape Myrtle". Deciduous. Use as a shrub or trained into a small tree. Dark green foliage turns orange in the fall. Raspberry pink flowers from mid-summer to early fall. Height to 5-15'. Spread from 5-13'. Full sun. Zones 6-9.

indica 'Whit IV' - Red Rocket® P.P. #11342: "Red Rocket Crape Myrtle". A Carl Whitcomb introduction, Red Rocket® has huge, up to 20" long, cherry red flower clusters. Flowering begins in July & will continue until frost. New growth is a red-purple color & new wood is red in color, the leaves will fade to dark green later in the season. It has an upright growth habit & can get up to 20' tall at maturity. This cultivar is highly resistant to powdery mildew & has some drought tolerance. Full sun. Zone 6. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

indica 'Whit VIII' - Rhapsody In Pink® P.P. #16616: "Rhapsody In Pink Crape Myrtle". A Carl Whitcomb introduction. Soft pink flowers. New growth is almost purple & persists most of the season. Upright form to 12'. High mildew resistance. Distinctly unique landscape appearance with soft pink flowers against nearly purple foliage. Full sun. Zones 7-9.

indica 'Rubra': "Rubra Crape Myrtle". Full sun. Deciduous. Brilliant red flower clusters on glossy, green foliage. The foliage turns orange-red in fall. Attractive, peeling bark is an added benefit. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

indica 'Seminole': "Seminole Crape Myrtle". Displays large, long lasting clusters of clear pink crepe-like flowers in summer. Handsome foliage has bronzy cast in spring, bright green in summer, golden fall color. Mildew resistant. Full sun. Deciduous. Moderate growing tree, rounded dome 15-20' tall & wide. As a shrub can be kept to 6-8' tall & wide. Zones 7-9.

indica 'Whit VII' - Siren Red® P.P. #14975 P3: "Siren Red® Crape Myrtle". A Carl Whitcomb introduction. "Oxblood red" flowers are distinctly darker red than 'Dynamite®' or 'Red Rocket®'. Darkness/intensity of red is less effected by cool, cloudy conditions. New growth is wine, then quickly changes to dark green. The slowest grower of the 'Whit' reds but may reach 3' in one growing season in a 3-5 gallon container. May reach 10' at maturity. High mildew resistance. Darkest red flowers yet. Full sun. Zones 7-9.

indica 'Whit V' - Tightwad Red® P.P. #11312: "Tightwad Red® Crape Myrtle". A Carl Whitcomb introduction. It is the first true dwarf crape myrtle with "Madder Red" flowers (lighter under cool,cloudy conditions). Flowers are sterile & produce no distracting seed pods. Plants grow as a dense half-circle mound with little or no pruning required. The low mound form continues with age. New leaves are wine/red quickly changing to purplish green, then to dark steely green. Leaves are about ¼-½ the size of normal crape myrtles. High mildew resistance. Full sun. Zones 7-9.

indica 'Tuscarora': "Tuscarora Crape Myrtle". Deciduous flowering large shrub or small tree bearing profuse crepe-like coral-pink flowers throughout summer. Exquisite orange-red foliage color in the fall. Spectacular smooth, mottled, light cinnamon brown bark adds year round interest. Use for an accent, background, specimen or street tree. Full sun. Durable, dependable growth to 15' tall & wide. Zones 6-9. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

x. fauriei hybrid 'Zuni': "Zuni Crape Myrtle". A special introduction featuring larger, dark lavender flower trusses in summer, improved hardiness, & handsome peeling bark. Excellent fall color from orange red to maroon. Mildew resistant. Full sun. Deciduous. Moderate growing to 9' tall & 8' wide. Zones 6-9. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

LAMIUM

maculatum 'Beacon Silver': "Spotted Dead Nettle". Silver foliage with a green margin; pink flowers in July - August. Height 6-10". Zone 4. Semi-evergreen, mat forming, with neat, colorful foliage & hooded flower spikes.

maculatum 'Pink Pewter': "Spotted Dead Nettle". Perennial. All zones. Trailing stems sprawl along ground or hang from wall or container. Heart-shaped, 1½-2" leaves in neat pairs are bluntly toothed at edges; hooded pink flowers are carried in short spikes. Usually seen as hanging basket plant; can be used as ground cover in shade. Needs rich soil, plenty of water. Deciduous in cold winters. Partially evergreen where winters are mild, but old shabby stems should be cut off to make room for fresh new growth. Height 4-8".

maculatum 'White Nancy': "Spotted Dead Nettle". Variegated leaves are nearly all silver with a narrow green margin. Pure white flowers in July - August. Height 6-10". Zone 4.

LANTANA

camara 'Dallas Red': "Dallas Red Lantana". Upright; true red flowers at some stages of growth, but when not fully red it will be blended with orange & yellow. Leaves are dark green & rounded. Created a mound about 3' high in landscape. Full sun.

camara 'Irene': "Irene Lantana". Upright; flowers have a strong fuchsia color, often blended with pink & yellow. Growth habit identical to 'Dallas Red'. Full Sun.

camara 'Landmark'™ Series: "Landmark Lantana". Mounded habit. The vibrant colors & dark foliage displays beautifully in mass plantings. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Drought & heat tolerant. Poisonous. Height 15-20" with a width of 18-24". Full sun. Good in hanging baskets, landscapes, & small containers. Hardy to 32°F.

          'Blaze': Salmon pink, peach, & yellow flower clusters.

          'Citrus': Orange, gold, & yellow flower clusters.

          'Pink Glow': Yellow & pink flower clusters. More compact. Height 15-20".

          'Rose Glow': Primrose yellow & rose pink flower clusters.

camara 'Lucky'™ Series: "Lucky Lantana". Mounded habit. Dark green foliage contrasts with bright flower colors. Deer resistant. Drought & heat tolerant. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Poisonous. Scented foliage. Blooms in Summer. Height 12-16" with a width of 12-14". Ideal for mixed containers, small pots, landscaping, & hanging baskets. Full sun. Hardy to 32°F

          'Pot Of Gold': Bright gold flower clusters.

          'Pure Gold': Rich gold flower clusters.

          'Sunrise Rose': Bright yellow, orange, & hot pink flower clusters.

          'White': Clusters of white flowers with a yellow eye.

camara 'New Gold': "New Gold Lantana". The most popular Lantana, a Georgia Gold Medal winner, with a low & spreading habit to about 1' high & 3' wide. Abundant yellow/gold blossoms, fast growing, light green foliage.

camara 'Pinata': "Pinata Lantana". Mounded habit. Yellow & orange flower clusters in Summer. Deer resistant, heat & drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Compact habit with large flowers. Height 12-16" with a width of 12-14". Good for use in borders or small containers. Hardy to 32°F.

montevidensis 'Lavender Trailing': "Trailing Lavender Lantana". Lavender flowers, darker on the individual tubes under the clusters. Height 2' tall by 10' wide. Dark green, 1" long, coarsely toothed leaves are sometimes tinged red or purplish, especially in cold weather. Full sun.

montevidensis 'White Trailing': "Trailing White Lantana". Clusters of small pure white flowers are surrounded by spreading green foliage. Blooms spring - fall. Full sun. Height to 18". Zone 9.

LAURUS

nobilis: "Grecian Bay Bush, Sweet Bay". Slender conical form grows into a small pyramidal tree. Valued for its strongly fragrant foliage, used as a flavorful seasoning. Takes well to clipping for formal hedges or topiary. Good in containers. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Slow to 12-15' tall as a shrub, 20-35' tall & 15-20' wide as a tree, can be larger. Zones 8-11.

nobilis 'Saratoga': "Saratoga Bay Laurel". Slender conical form grows into a small pyramidal tree. Valued for its strongly fragrant foliage, used as a flavorful seasoning. Takes well to clipping for formal hedges or topiary. Good in containers. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Slow to 12-15' tall as a shrub, 20-35' tall & 15-20' wide as a tree, can be larger. 'Saratoga has broader leaves & a more treelike habit than the species & is resistant to psyllid. Zones 8-11.

LAVANDULA

angustifolia 'Hidcote Blue': "Hidcote Blue English Lavender". Dense, rich blue flower spikes contrast the gray foliage. Compact growth habit. Height to 18".

angustifolia 'Munstead': "Munstead English Lavender". Grayish green foliage; deep purple flower spikes May - August. Height 15". Zone 5.

angustifolia 'Premier': "Premier English Lavender". Dark purple flowers have an airy appearance & green foliage. Blooms summer to fall. Drought tolerant & has a powerful fragrance. Full sun. Height to 24". Zones 5-9.

angustifolia 'Thumbelina Leigh': "Thumbelina Leigh English Lavender". A dwarf English Lavender. It is extremely aromatic with bright blue-violet flowers that will appear up to three times per year if pruned after flowering. Full sun. Deer resistant & waterwise. Compact foliage to 6" tall, 12" wide;12" high when in bloom. Evergreen. Zones 5-9.

intermedia 'du Provence': "du Provence Hedge Lavender". Cross between L. latifolia & L. angustifolia. Height 24" tall. Light grayish fuzzy leaves with long flower spikes. Very dark blue flowers, much darker than L. 'Hidcote'. Full sun. Evergreen.

stoechas 'Anouk' P.P.# 16,685: "Anouk Lavender". A new & distinct cultivar of Lavender plant named 'Anouk'. Characterized by its compact, upright, & mounded plant habit. Dense & bushy plant form with gray-green aromatic foliage & large purple flowers with violet bracts. Height 24-36" with an equal spread. Blooms throughout the entire growing season. Hardy to 0ºF.

stoechas 'Quasti': "Otto Quasti Spanish Lavender". Perennial. Full sun. Well-drained soil. Grayish foliage. Generous lavender flower clusters tufted with showy purple bracts. Blooms in early summer. Height 1½ - 3'. Zones 4-24. Same as stoechas excepts the bracts are larger. A cross between L. dentata & L. stoechas made by Otto Quasti. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

stoechas 'Silver Anouk' P.P.# 20,068: "Silver Anouk Lavender". A compact, upright, evergreen shrub with narrow, silver-green foliage. In summer, it has showy heads of dark purple flowers, arranged in vertical stripes, topped with pale purple bracts. Height to 3', spread to 20". Full sun. Hardy to zone 6. Plants of this Lavender differ from the parent, 'Anouk', primarily in leaf color.

stoechas 'Winter Bee': "Winter Bee Spanish Lavender". Bluish purple flowers on gray foliage. Blooms spring - fall. Height to 15". Full sun. Zone 8.

stoechas 'Winter Lace': "Winter Lace Spanish Lavender". A profuse & early flowering lavender with huge dark purple flower spikes that feature showy wings on top. Dense, mounding, upright habit with grey-green foliage. More resistant to diseases & humidity tolerant. Height & width of 24". Blooms from spring thru summer. Full sun in well-drained soil. Zone 8.

x. 'Goodwin Creek': "Goodwin Creek Lavender". A handsome hybrid of Lavandula heterophylla & Lavandula lanata. It is vigorous, yet remains compact, growing to about 2-3'. It has silvery gray, toothed-edged foliage, similar  to Lavandula dentata, but larger. Blooms are soft blue-lavender whorled flower spikes on short stems, appearing nearly year round. This variety is not recommended for human consumption. Full sun. Hardy to -30ºF. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

LEUCANTHEMUM

x. superbum 'Becky': "Shasta Daisy". 2003 PPA Perennial Plant Of The Year. A robust variety with huge, single white daisy-like blooms on tall sturdy stems from May-October. Foliage always looks nice - doesn't flop. Height 24-36"; spread 24". USDA zone 4.

x. superbum 'Lacrosse' USPPP: "Shasta Daisy". Pure white daisies with a gold center & open quilled petals that flatten as they mature. Blooms June-October. Very compact habit to 10" tall & 20" spread. Full sun-partial shade. USDA zone 4.

x. superbum 'Esther Read': "Shasta Daisy". Hardy sturdy perennial, valuable for summer & fall bloom in all climates. Most popular double white with longest bloom. Popular for cut flower. Prefers full sun, but will grow in partial shade in hot summer climate areas.

LEUCOPHYLLUM

frutescens: "Texas Ranger, Texas Sage, Cenizo". To 6-8' tall & wide, with striking silver foliage & light purple, open, bell-shaped flowers in summer. Slow growing evergreen shrub. Very heat & drought tolerant. Attracts beneficial insects. Full sun. Requires little pruning as a shrub, but can be successful as a hedge if sheared. Sunset zones 7-24, H1, H2. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

langmaniae 'Lynn's Legacy': "Lynn's Legacy Leucophyllum, Lynn's Legacy Texas Ranger". Evergreen shrub. Showy, bright, lavender-violet flowers bloom through spring & summer on dense growing, medium sized shrub. Fuzzy, lush, light green foliage forms a dense, uniform shrub that works well for an informal hedge. A very low maintenance, adaptable plant that tolerates heat, wind, alkaline soils, & reflective heat from paved surfaces. Full sun. Uniform to 5' tall & wide. Drought tolerant once established. Zones 8-11. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

LIGUSTRUM

japonicum 'Texanum': "Wax Leaf Privet". Densely branched habit with glossy foliage responds well to pruning into a topiary or small standard trees. Displays profusion of white blooms in late spring. Useful hedge, screen, or windbreak. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Fast growing to 8-10' tall, 4-6' wide. Zones 7-11.

LIMONIUM

perezii: "Statice, Sea Lavender". Perennial. Large, leathery, green basal leaves contrast with airy clusters of tiny, delicate flowers on nearly leafless, many branched stems. To 3' tall, with flower clusters spreading nearly as wide. Calyx is rich purple, corolla white. Long spring & summer bloom. Flowers are good for cutting & keeping their color when dried. Leaves up to 1' long, including stalks. First-rate beach plant. Often naturalizes in coastal Southern California. Damaged at 25°F / -4°C but useful even where it freezes out occasionally; nursery grown seedlings develop fast. Need afternoon shade in zone 13. Zones 13,15-17,20-24. Often freezes in zones 14, 18, & 19.

LIQUIDAMBAR

styraciflua 'Burgundy': "Burgundy Sweetgum". Dramatic, purple red fall foliage color that holds well into winter distinguishes this from other sweetgums. Provides reliable fall color, even in warm winter areas. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 40' or more in height, 15-20' wide. Zones 6-9.

styraciflua 'Festival': "Festival Sweetgum". Brilliant fall foliage color in showy combinations of pink, peach, & yellow are displayed on a narrow pyramidal form. Reliable fall color, even in warm winter areas. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 40' or more in height, 15-20' wide. Zones 6-9.

styraciflua 'Palo Alto': "Palo Alto Sweetgum". Maple-like leaves turn brilliant orange-red or bright red in autumn. Provides reliable fall color, even in warm winter areas. Narrow, pyramidal form adapts well to urban uses. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 40' or more in height, 15-20' wide. Zones 6-9.

styraciflua 'Rotundiloba': "Round-Lobed Sweetgum". A selection that does not produce many seed balls. Unique foliage has rounded lobes, unlike other sweetgums, turning hues of purple in autumn. This handsome shade or street tree has a narrow form in youth, more rounded with age. Deciduous. Full sun. Fast growing to 40-50' high, 25-30' wide. Zones 6-9.

LIRIODENDRON

tulipifera: "Tulip Tree". Beautiful, large, garden tree having unique bluish-green leaves; gives a spectacular show of yellow fall color. In warm season, displays handsome tulip-shaped, greenish-yellow & orange flowers. Deciduous. Full sun. Fast grower to 50' or more tall & 30' or more wide. Zones 5-9.

LIRIOPE

muscari 'Big Blue': "Big Blue Lilyturf". An attractive, tufted evergreen perennial groundcover with arching, grass-like foliage. Abundant blue flower spikes rise above the foliage in summer followed by clusters of black berries. Superior edging or border for partially shaded areas. Prefers moist, but not wet soils. Tolerates drier conditions when established. Full sun partial shade. Grows 12-15" tall & wide. Zones 6-11.

muscari 'Royal Purple': "Royal Purple Lilyturf". Popular tufted evergreen perennial groundcover with arching, dark green, grass-like foliage. Spikes of deep purple flowers rise above the foliage in summer followed by black berries. This is a superb edging or border plant for partially shaded areas. Prefers moist, but not wet soils. Tolerates drier conditions when established. Partial shade. A fast growing ornamental grass growing 12-15" tall & wide. Zones 6-11.

muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': "Silvery Sunproof Lilyturf". Bold yellow & white striped dark green foliage with flower spikes of soft lilac highlight this evergreen perennial in summer. A perfect choice for ground cover, edging a walk or a filler in a tub planting. Takes full sun in cool climates. Partial shade elsewhere. Clumping blade-like foliage is 15-18" tall with flowers above the foliage. Zones 6-11.

spicata 'Silver Dragon': "Silver Dragon Lilyturf". Versatile evergreen perennial with dark green, narrow, grass-like foliage highlighted by silvery-white vertical striping. In summer, pale purple flowers are followed by whitish-green berries. Sun/shade accent. Partial shade. Grows to 10" tall, spreads to 18" wide. Zones 6-11.

LITHODORA

diffusa 'Grace Ward': "Grace Ward Lithodora". Evergreen perennial groundcover. Forms a prostrate, somewhat woody, slightly mounded mass 6-12" high, 3-4' wide. Narrow evergreen leaves are ¾-1" long; both foliage & stems are hairy. In late spring (& often later), plant is sprinkled with brilliant deep blue tubular flowers. Use in rock garden, spilling over walls, or as a small scaled groundcover. Partial to full sun, but likes some shade in hot areas. Deer resistant. Zones 6-8.

diffusa 'White Star': "White Star Lithodora". Unique flowers with a white star center & bright blue edge practically cover the entire plant in early summer. Evergreen, narrow foliage & a slightly mounding prostrate habit. Height of 6-12" & a width of 12". Full sun. Zone 6.

LONICERA

x. brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet': "Dropmore Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle". Deciduous vine. Clusters of showy, tubular, scarlet red flower on attractive, triangular blue-green foliage from late spring - early summer until frost. Red berries follow the blooms. Attractive to birds, butterflies, & hummingbirds. Fast growing, upright vine with stems 10-20' long. Full sun. Flowers poorly in shade. Zones 4-9.

x. heckrotti 'Goldflame': "Goldflame Honeysuckle". Deciduous semi-evergreen vining shrub, requires support. Fast-growing, twining stems to 15'. Clusters of purple-deep pink buds open to flowers that are bright pink outside & golden yellow inside from spring-fall. Attractive to hummingbirds & butterflies. Excellent for covering fences, trellises, & arbors. Part-full sun. Zones 4-9.

x. sempervirens 'Blanche Sandman': "Blanche Sandman Honeysuckle Vine". Deciduous semi-evergreen vine. A great twining vine for arbors, fences, & trellises. It has lovely tubular orange-red flowers with a light yellow center from late spring to early fall. Full sun-partial shade in hotter climates. Attractive to hummingbirds. The seeds in the fall also attract other birds. Height 10-20'; width 3-6'. Zones 4-10.

LOROPETALUM

chinense 'Burgundy': "Burgundy Fringe Flower". The rich reddish-burgundy foliage matures to purple-green, & is covered by masses of fragrant, hot pink flower clusters in spring. The older leaves turn brilliant orange-red in fall, setting the landscape ablaze with warm color in the cool season. Mature specimens have attractive peeling bark for added interest in the landscape. Makes a vibrant accent, border, or screen plant. Full sun-partial shade. Evergreen. A vigorous, fast growing plant reaching 8-10" tall & wide. Zones 7-9.

chinense rubrum 'Razzleberri®': "Razzleberri Fringe Flower". An exciting plant for North American gardens. Clusters of raspberry red fringed flowers appear winter into spring. Showy new growth is burgundy tinged, maturing to olive green. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate growing to 4-6' tall, 4-5' wide. Zones 7-9.

'Purple Majesty': "Purple Majesty Chinese Fringe Flower". Full sun-partial shade, but best color is in full sun. Burgundy leaves. Evergreen shrub to 6-8' tall. Hot pink fringed flowers. Dense habit.

MAGNOLIA

grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard': "D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia". Quite handsome pyramidal form having lustrous, dark green leaves. Spectacular orangish-brown undersides to the leaves is an added feature. Dense branching when young, more open form with age. Excellent lawn or parkway tree. Evergreen. Full sun. Strong grower to 50' & more tall, 25-35' wide. Zones 7-9.

grandiflora 'Little Gem': "Dwarf Southern Magnolia". Evergreen. Narrow form makes it good in a container, as an espalier, in confined areas. Branches to the ground. Half size leaves are dark green above, rusty beneath. Small, (5-6" wide), flowers from spring to late summer. Fewer blooms form during mid-summer heat. Slow growing. Height 20-25', spread 10-15'. Zones 4-12, 14-24; H1, H2.

grandiflora 'Russet': "Russet Southern Magnolia". Evergreen. Flattish, 10" wide blooms. Useful where fast growing, narrow evergreen tree is needed. Densely foliaged. Narrow, glossy leaves with russet wool on undersides. Fast growing to 80' tall, 20' wide.

grandiflora 'Samuel Sommer': "Samuel Sommer Southern Magnolia". Evergreen. Full & very large, flowers ranging from 10-14" wide. Large, leathery, glossy leaves are very dark green above, with heavy rusty red felting on undersides. Fairly fast growing to 30-40' tall, 30' wide.

grandiflora 'St. Mary': "Saint Mary Southern Magnolia". This small evergreen tree has glistening green leaves above with showy bronze coloring beneath. Compact form with dense branches creates a pyramidal shape. Early, large, cup-shaped, fragrant white flowers. Full sun. Slow growing to 20-25' tall, with equal width. Zones 7-9.

liliiflora 'Nigra': "Purple Lily Magnolia". Wonderful deciduous shrub having an upright open branching habit, & large two-toned, dark purple-red outside & pink inside, flowers over a long blooming season. A superb single specimen & accent plant. Full sun. Slow growing to 6-10' high, 4-8' wide. Zones 5-9.

soulangiana: "Saucer Magnolia". Beautiful lawn tree with huge, saucer shaped white blooms, pink on the outside, on bare branches in late winter into early spring. Spectacular show on spreading, multi-trunked form. Terrific anchor or frame plant for landscapes. Deciduous. Full sun. Fast grower to 20-25' tall, 25-30' wide; smaller as a shrub. Zones 5-9.

stellata 'Hybrid Pink': "Hybrid Pink Star Magnolia". Hybrid between 'Saucer' & stellata. Upright multi-stemmed shrub to 15' tall. Slender goblet-shaped blooms are white with purple-pink stripes. Late & long flowering period good for late frost locations. Zones 4-9.

stellata 'Royal Star': "Royal Star Magnolia". Large, fragrant, double white flowers appearing before the foliage. Upright, dense branching, multi-trunked, large shrub or small tree. Blooms later than Magnolia stellata; useful in areas where late freezes occur. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 10-15' tall, 10-12' wide. Zones 5-9.

MANDEVILLA

laxa: "Chilean Jasmine". A moderately fast growing, semi-deciduous slender stemmed twining vine that grows to 12' or more wide & high with support & develops a succulent subterranean caudex. It has luxurious 6" long bright green glossy leaves with long tapering point & an abundance of fragrant white flowers in the summer months. The tubular flowers are 2" long & flare open to 2 ½" wide with what is described as a heady vanilla aroma most pronounced in the evening, sweet like a Gardenia but not as powerful. The flowers are followed by pairs of long bean-like fruit pods. Plant in full sun-partial shade, but blooms best in full sun. Hardy to 10-15ºF. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

'Sun Parasol™ Burgundy':"Sun Parasol Burgundy Mandevilla".'Sun Parasol Burgundy' is a low growing climber, featuring bushy dark green, shiny leaves & large, 2-3" royal purple burgundy flowers. It will be a dramatic garden, patio, or balcony feature when grown on a trellis or fence. Flowers spring to fall. Part to full sun.

'Sun Parasol™ Crimson': "Sun Parasol Crimson Mandevilla".''Sun Parasol Crimson' is a low growing climber, featuring bushy dark green, shiny leaves & large, 2-3" crimson red flowers. It will be a dramatic garden, patio, or balcony feature when grown on a trellis or fence. Flowers spring to fall. Part to full sun.

'Sun Parasol™ Giant Crimson': "Sun Parasol Giant Crimson Mandevilla".'Larger than average flowers (3-5"). Stronger, bushier form than existing varieties. Prolific flowering spring to fall. Big, glossy dark green leaves. Fast growing climber. Ideal for pots & garden trellis. Easy care. Part to full sun.

'Sun Parasol™ Giant Pink': "Sun Parasol Giant Pink Mandevilla".''Sun Parasol Pink' is a low growing climber, featuring bushy dark green, shiny leaves and large, 3-5" pink flowers. It will be a dramatic garden, patio, or balcony feature when grown on a trellis or fence. Part to full sun. Flowers spring to fall.

'Sun Parasol™ Giant White': "Sun Parasol Giant White Mandevilla".''Sun Parasol White' is low growing climber, featuring bushy green shiny leaves & large, 3-5" white flowers with a yellow heart. It will be a dramatic garden, patio, or balcony feature when grown on a trellis or fence. Flowers spring to fall. Part to fall sun.

'Sun Parasol™ Pretty Crimson': "Sun Parasol Pretty Crimson Mandevilla".' A low growing climber, featuring reddish green, very attractive foliage. Foliage is 1½-2" in length & elliptical in shape. Crimson red Flowers are 2½" in diameter, compared with the 3-5" flowers of the Sun Parasol™ Giant Crimson, Giant Pink & Giant White. Flowers spring to fall. Part to full sun. (USPPAF)

'Sun Parasol™ Pretty Pink': "Sun Parasol Pretty Pink Mandevilla".' A low growing climber, featuring reddish green, very attractive foliage. Foliage is 1½-2" in length & elliptical in shape. Pink flowers are 2½" in diameter, compared with the 3-5" flowers of the Sun Parasol™ Giant Crimson, Giant Pink & Giant White. Flowers spring to fall. Part to full sun. (USPPAF)

'Sun Parasol™ Stars & Stripes™': "Sun Parasol Stars & Stripes™ Mandevilla". ' Sun Parasol Stars & Stripes™ is a low climber, featuring bushy dark green, shiny leaves & medium, scarlet red flowers that are split with a star-shaped, white stripe completely through the center of each of the five petals. It will be a dramatic garden, patio, or balcony feature when grown on a trellis or fence. Flowers spring to fall. Part to full sun.

x. amoena 'Alice du Pont': "Alice du Pont Mandevilla". Twining evergreen vine displays unusual trumpet-like flowers; ice pink with darker pink throat. Each flower lasts several days. Lovely choice for trellis or arbor. Prefers partial sun in hotter areas. Twining stems to 15-20'. Zones 10-11.

MORUS

alba: "Fruitless White Mulberry". Extremely dense, boldly branched round-topped tree. Large, deeply lobed bright green leaves may attain a bright yellow coloring in fall. Good shade provider for large lawn areas. Deciduous. Full sun. Rapid grower to 30-35' tall & wide. Zones 4-8.

MYRSINE

africana: "African Boxwood". Shrub grows to 3-8' tall and 2½-6' wide. Form is slightly floppy when young, but plant stiffens as it matures into a dense, rounded bush that is easily kept to 3-4' with pinching & pruning. Erect-growing dark red stems are closely set with very dark green, glossy, rounded, aromatic ½" leaves. Insignificant flowers. Good choice for low hedges, topiary, foundation plantings, narrow beds, & containers. Cut foliage is attractive in arrangements. Withstands air pollution. Full sun-partial shade. Evergreen. Zones 8,9,14-24.

MYRTUS

communis 'Compacta': "Dwarf Myrtle". Popular, compact tightly branched evergreen shrub with creamy white flowers has fragrant foliage when crushed. Extremely useful & dependable as a low, formal hedge & foundation planting. Plant in small container to enjoy indoors. Full sun. Slow grower to 2-3' tall & wide. Zones 9-11.

NANDINA

domestica: "Heavenly Bamboo". Lacy green leaves on upright cane-like stems turn brilliant red in autumn. Creamy flowers are followed by clusters of red berries. Use in groupings or as a screen. Good for narrow spaces. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate grower to 6-8' tall, 3' wide. Zones 6-9.

domestica 'Compacta': "Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo". Attractive compact evergreen shrub. Soft, lacy green foliage displays brilliant red coloring in fall & winter. Versatile & durable, effective as specimen plant, border, or massed planting. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate grower to 4-5' tall, 3' wide. Zones 6-11.

domestica 'Firepower': "Firepower Heavenly Bamboo". One of the best coloring Nandinas. Brilliant crimson fall through winter foliage. Neat mounds are terrific for borders, massing, & containers. Requires no pruning. Developed in New Zealand. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate growing to 30" tall & wide. Zones 6-11.

domestica 'Gulf Stream': "Gulf Stream Nandina". Outstanding evergreen shrub displays attractive foliage in all seasons. New growth is scarlet maturing to blue-green in summer. Intense red fall color after a cold snap is its hallmark. The moderately fast-growing, dense, mounded form reaches 3-3½' in height & 3' wide, making 'Gulf Stream' ideal for use around foundations or in mixed borders. Small white flower stalks are a bonus. Very hardy & virtually pest & disease free. Full sun-partial shade. Zones 6-11.

domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': "Harbour Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo". Attractive compact evergreen shrub displays brilliant bronzy-red foliage in fall & winter. Effective as ground cover, specimen plant, or border. Soft dainty foliage has pink to bronze tint in spring. Full sun-partial shade. Slow grower to 18" tall, 2 ½-3' wide clumps. Zones 6-11.

domestica 'Royal Princess': "Royal Princess Nandina". It is evergreen, has an upright growth habit, & can reach up to 6-8' tall, 5-6' wide. The leaflets are more narrow than the species, producing a lacy textured effect. This Nandina will produce bright red berries in the fall. These will persist through winter. The foliage has a bluish green cast to it during the spring & summer months. In the fall, the foliage will turn a reddish to purple color.

NEMESIA

'Aromatica' Series: "Aromatica Nemesia". Fragrant, delicate, airy blooms cover these upright plants. Performs well in cool temperatures & is ideal for winter & spring performance in warm climates. Prefers well-drained soil. Full sun.

          'Royal': Dark royal blue, snapdragon-like flowers.

          'Scarlet': Scarlet red, snapdragon-like flowers.

          'White': White, snapdragon-like flowers.

fruticans 'Blue Bird': "Blue Bird Nemesia". A season-long flowering vision with deep purple-blue snapdragon-like flowers that have a yellow center. 'Blue Bird's' heat tolerance & compact, semi-trailing growth habit make it ideal for baskets & containers. Height 10-12".

fruticans 'Refined Innocence': "Refined Innocence Nemesia". Larger than 'Compact Innocence', smaller than 'Innocence', 'Refined Innocence' has better branching & is more heat tolerance. The gleaming white flowers are sweetly fragrant. Height 10-12". Full sun-partial shade. Zones 8-11.

hybrid 'Opal Innocence'™: "Opal Innocence Nemesia". Clusters of beautiful snapdragon-like flowers bloom atop branched stems with narrow, slightly toothed, bright green leaves. These frost tolerant beauties are great in early spring in hanging baskets, window boxes, & as edging plants in the landscape. 'Opal Innocence' appears to change from iridescent pink to light purple depending on how the light hits it. This beauty creates mounds of color & has exceptional heat tolerance. Fragrant. Full sun-partial shade. Height 8-10". Zone 8-11.

hybrid 'Sachet' Series: "Sachet Nemesia". Long-blooming, cool season selection for containers & beds. Flowers resemble mini-Snapdragons. Mid-green, small, lace-shaped leaves. Upright & compact. Blooms all summer with fragrant flowers. Height to 10". Partial shade.
           'Berries & Cream': Bluish purple & white bicolor flowers with yellow centers.

hybrid 'Sunsatia' Series: "Sunsatia Nemesia". 'Sunsatias' color range includes wonderfully vivid, luminescent brights & the softest & most subtle pastels. Combine the amazing colors with the ability to withstand both cool & hot temperatures, & the result is unlimited versatility. From combination planters, to hanging baskets & window boxes, 'Sunsatia' is truly sensational. Full sun. Height 6-10". Zones 9-11.

          'Cranberry': Cranberry red flowers. Trailing habit.
          'Raspberry': Thanks to its cold tolerance, the season for this 'Raspberry' starts early.

            A floriferous & low-maintenance addition to this tremendously popular series. Upright.

NEPETA

faassenii: (usually sold as N. mussinii). "Catmint". Perennial. Makes soft gray green, undulating mounds to 2' high. Textured, toothed, aromatic, fuzzy gray leaves have volatile oils best enjoyed on warm days. Leaves aromatic & like catnip, attractive to cats, who enjoy rolling in plantings. Lavender blue, ½" flowers in loose spikes make a display in early summer. If dead spikes prove unsightly, shear them back; this may bring on another bloom cycle. Set 1-1½' apart for groundcover. Height to 1'. Well-drained soils. Moderate irrigation. Hardy to 20-25°F. Plant in full sun. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

NERIUM

oleander 'Little Red' PP#4836: "Little Red Dwarf Oleander". Small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow, dark green foliage. Clusters of single, dark bright red flowers in summer. Long, slender seed pods. Cold hardy. Full sun. Little to moderate watering. Great shrub for tough conditions. Height to 3-5' and just as wide. All parts are poisonous if ingested. Don't burn prunings as the smoke can cause severe irritation. Zones 7-10.

'Petite Pink': "Petite Pink Dwarf Oleander". One of the basic shrubs for desert & hot interior valleys. Moderate to fast growth. Can easily be kept to 3-4' with moderate pruning & makes an excellent informal hedge. They are not as cold hardy as regular oleanders. Pink flowers. Very poisonous.

NYSSA

sylvatica: "Tupelo". Foliage has an awesome display of orange-yellow-scarlet in fall; becomes a dramatic show of bare, red tinged branches in winter. Dark blue fruit attracts birds. This terrific tree has a narrow pyramid, then rounded form with age. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 30-50' tall, 20-30' wide, can become larger. Zones 5-9.

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