Plant List O - T

OLEA

europaea 'Majestic Beauty': "Majestic Beauty Fruitless Olive". Willow like foliage is a soft gray green that goes well with most colors. Smooth gray trunks & branches become gnarled & picturesque with age. Trees grow slowly, typically to 25-30' high & wide. Airy & fluffy looking, it is suitable as a specimen or as a hedge or screen. Bears almost no fruit, but so-called fruitless varieties are not always reliably barren. Thrives in hot, dry areas. Evergreen. Full sun. Zones 8-11.

europaea 'Wilsoni': "Wilson's Fruitless Olive". Willow like foliage is a soft gray green that goes well with most colors. Smooth gray trunks & branches become gnarled & picturesque with age. Trees grow slowly, typically to 25-30' high & wide. Bears no fruit, but so called fruitless varieties are not always reliably barren. Evergreen. Full sun. Zones 8-11.

OSMANTHUS

fragrans: "Sweet Olive". Large, evergreen shrub or small tree. Broad upright form is densely branched & covered with dark green finely toothed foliage. Tiny white flower clusters have delightful apricot-like fragrance. Full sun-partial shade. Slow growing to 10' high, 6-8' wide, larger with age. Zones 8-11.

x. fortunei: "Fortune's Sweet Olive". Attractive large shrub with small clusters of showy white blooms with incredible fragrance. Dense, dark green holly-like foliage throughout the year makes this an ideal background plant or screen. Can be pruned into a hedge of any size. Evergreen. Full sun. Can reach 15-20' tall & as wide. Fragrant. Zones 8-11.

x. fortunei 'San Jose': "Fortune's Osmanthus, Fortune's Sweet Olive". Broadleaf evergreen shrub. 15-20' tall, dense, oval rounded. Very fragrant flowers in late summer & fall. Sun to partial shade. The 'San Jose' selection, compared to Osmanthus x. fortunei, has larger flowers which are creamy yellow, is shrubbier & less cold hardy. Hardy to USDA zone 7. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

OSTEOSPERMUM

ecklonis 'Serenity' Series: "Serenity African Daisy". A profusion of flowers carpet the garden. Excellent for erosion control on slopes. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape & extend the life span of the plant. Blooms Spring - Autumn. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Grows to 18" tall & 24" wide. Full sun. Cut back in early autumn to encourage re-blooming & improve habit. Use as a groundcover, in a rock garden, or containers.

           'Dark Purple: Rich purple, daisy-like flowers with a black center.
           'Lavender Dark': Deep lavender, daisy-like flowers with dark centers.

           'Lemonade': Light yellow & white bicolor, daisy-like flowers with a light center.

           'Purple': Deep purple, daisy-like flowers with dark centers.

           'Sunset': Daisy-like flowers open a pale yellow & deepen to dark rose.
           'White Improved': Bright white, daisy-like flowers with dark centers.

hybrid 'Symphony' Series: "Symphony African Daisy". These are truly the most heat tolerant varieties. They flower continuously all summer, even in hot climates. Their mounding growth habit makes them suitable for baskets, patio planters, & flower beds.
          'Lemon': A cheery yellow bloom.
          'Orange': A vibrant orange flowers with a dark eye.

hybrid 'Voltage Yellow': "African Daisy". When shoppers are craving bright colors the most, this unique clear yellow variety will stop traffic - it's the first Osteospermum in bloom & the last out of bloom. It features very flexible stems making it ideal for large baskets & containers. The low spreading habit makes it ideal for landscapes. Height 10-16"; width 24-28". Full sun. Hardy to 32ºF.

OZOTHAMNUS

diosmifolius: "Rice Flower, Sago Bush". A small woody perennial shrub to about 5' high but is sometimes larger. The medium green leaves are small, linear in shape to about ½" long. The small flowers occur in clusters of 20-100 at the ends of the branches & are usually white with a pink tinge but forms in varying shades of pink are also known. Drought tolerant when mature. Sun-partial shade. USDA zones 8-9.

'Sussex Silver': "Rice Flower, Sago Bush". A beautiful English selection of a New Zealand native shrub. Fast growing evergrey plant with cool cord-like stems coated in fine white & a great accent to the small silver leaves. Small white flowers in summer. Best in well-drained soils & requires little water in full sun. To 6' tall & as wide in 3 years. Zone 7.

PALMS

Chamaerops excelsa: (Trachycarpus fortunei). "Windmill Palm". Tree-like palm with distinctive hairy black fibers covering its slender, graceful trunk. Large fan-like leaves make an attractive compact crown. Good for garden or patio, effective near a pool. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate grower to 25-30' & more tall, to 8' wide crown. Zones 8-11.

Chamaerops humilis: "Mediterranean Fan Palm". Attractive multi-trunked habit forming rounded clumps. Attractive crown of large blue-green fan-like leaves. Use as an accent or barrier planting. Perfect for containers. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Slow growing clumps to 10-15' tall & wide. Zones 8-11.

Cocos plumosa: (Arecastrum romanzoffianum, Syagrus romanzoffiana). "Queen Palm". Handsome, sturdy specimen with exceptionally straight trunk topped by glossy, feathery fronds 10-15' long. Great vertical effect for large gardens. Useful for park & street plantings. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Fast grower to 25-30' tall, 10-15' wide crown, larger with age. Zones 9-11.

Cycas revoluta: "Sago Palm". As a 2-3' tall youngster, has an airy, fern-like appearance; with age (grows very slowly to as high as 10'), looks more like a palm. Leaves are 2-3' long (larger on very old plants), divided into many narrow, leathery segments. A rosette of dark green, feathery leaves grow from a central point at the top of a single trunk. Tough, tolerant house or patio plant; also good subject for bonsai. Hardy to 15°F / -9°C. Zones 8-24;H1,H2.

PANDOREA

jasminoides 'Lady Di': (P.j. 'Alba'). "White Bower Vine". Evergreen. Twining branches of this rapid grower 15-25' long has bright green compound foliage. In summer, loose clusters of trumpet-shaped, white flowers with a creamy throat are very showy. Full sun. Zones 9-11.

jasminoides 'Rosea': "Pink Bower Vine". Twinning branches of this rapid grower 15-25' long has bright green compound foliage. Trumpet-shaped, bright pink blooms with rose-pink throats appear most of the summer. Evergreen. Full sun. Zones 9-11.

jasminoides 'Variegata': "Variegated Bower Vine". Evergreen. Fast growth to 20-30' long. Variegated foliage. Each leaf has 5-7 oval, 1-2" long leaflets with pointed tips. Typically unscented flowers are white with a pink throat. They bloom from late spring to early fall. Full sun. Zones 9-11.

PARTHENOCISSUS

tricuspidata: "Boston Ivy". Semi-evergreen in mild winter areas. Leaves are glossy, to 8" wide, variable in shape; usually three lobed or divided into three leaflets. Autumn color varies from orange to wine red. Clings tightly, grows fast to make a dense, uniform wall cover. This is the ivy of the Ivy League; covers brick or stone areas where English Ivy freezes. In intensely hot regions, plant only on walls with a Northern or Eastern exposure. Zones 1-24.

PASSIFLORA

edulis 'Lavender Lady': "Lavender Lady Passion Vine ". Evergreen vine bears dark green leaves with three almost equal, rounded lobes, to 4" across. Bears lavender purple flowers with several very fine, delicate violet filaments, faintly banded with white. Petals reflex. Sun-partial shade, probably damaged below 25°F.

PENSTEMON

heterophyllus 'Margarita BOP': "Margarita BOP Beardtongue, Santa Margarita Foothill Penstemon". Foot long spikes of yellow tinged buds open to violet blue flowers that change to purple pink from the spring to fall. Narrow deep green leaves contrast well with the bloom. Makes a great addition to rock gardens as well as low water use borders & beds. California native. Partial-full sun. Attracts butterflies & birds. Fast growing to 2' tall & wide. Zones 6-10. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

hybrid 'Appleblossom': "Appleblossom Garden Penstemon". Evergreen. 3' wide by 3' tall, bushy erect habit. Tubular pink flowers. These will re-bloom after cutting back hard in late winter to get first spring bloom on a short plant.

'Blackberry Ice': "Blackberry Ice Beardtongue". Panicles of deep purple tubular flowers are produced from summer to early fall. Hardy, semi-evergreen, suitable for poor to moderate fertile, well-drained soil. Full sun-partial shade. Height of 30". Zones 4-9.

hybrid 'Firebird': "Firebird Garden Penstemon". Evergreen. 3' wide by 3' tall, bushy erect habit. Tubular red flowers. These will re-bloom after cutting back hard in late winter to get first spring bloom on a short plant.

hybrid 'Garnet': "Garnet Garden Penstemon". Bushy, narrow leafed perennial has small, bell shaped, deep wine red flowers & green foliage. Full sun. Blooms mid-summer to fall. Height 24-30". Zones 7-10.

hybrid 'Holly White': "Holly White Garden Penstemon". Evergreen. 3' wide by 3' tall, bushy erect habit. Tubular white flowers. These will re-bloom after cutting back hard in late winter to get first spring bloom on a short plant.

hybrid 'Midnight': "Midnight Garden Penstemon". Evergreen. 3' wide by 3' tall, bushy erect habit. Tubular purple flowers. These will re-bloom after cutting back hard in late winter to get first spring bloom on a short plant.

'Prairie Twilight' P.P. #19893: "Prairie Twilight Beardtongue". Tubular pink flowers with white tips & throats in late May to mid-June. Wide, lance shaped, opposite leaves clasp sturdy stems. Plants form dense, uniform heavy-blooming upright stands. Height to 22"; spread to 26". Upright habit. Full sun. Use as a middle-back border plant, in containers, or as a cut flower. USDA zones 4-9.

hybrid 'Wine Kissed': "Wine Kissed Garden Penstemon". Wine red & white bicolor flowers in spring & summer. Green foliage. Height to 2'.

'Red Riding Hood': "Beardtongue". PP#18,950. A standout variety with excellent well-branched & compact, upright habit. 'Red Riding Hood' has intense watermelon red flowers that number in the hundreds on a 1 year old plant. A great item for container production & in the garden. Attracts hummingbirds & is a wonderful cut flower too. Height 24-30"; width 18-24". Full sun-partial shade. Zone 5.

x. mexicali 'Pikes Peak Purple': "Pikes Peak Purple Beardtongue". A constant small, violet-purple flower blooms all summer long with narrow, lance-shaped evergreen foliage. It has a plant height of 15" & a spread of 12". It is best to plant it in a full-partial sun location, having a moist, well-drained area. Very heat & drought tolerant. Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies. Resistant to deer, rabbits, & squirrels. Looks great in a perennial bed or border, a naturalizing setting, a rock garden, or as a cut flower. Zone 5-8.

x. mexicali 'Red Rocks':This lovely hybrid is a 1999 Plant Select® winner. Developed by Bruce Meters, 'Red Rocks'® is named after Denver's famous amphitheater which was carved out of the spectacular red sandstone cliffs in the foothills west of the city. This hybrid has glossy, narrow foliage & tall spikes of stunning bright rose flowers with a white throat. This is a vigorous grower that performs best in moderately fertile, but well-drained soils. Red Rocks® will flower most vigorously with regular watering. 15" tall; 12" wide. Blooms June-August. Full sun-partial shade. USDA zone 4.

PEROVSKIA

atriplicifolia: "Russian Sage". Perennial. Likes well-drained soil, full sun, summer heat & winter chill. Branched, spike-like, lavender blue flower clusters. Blooms through summer. Gray-green aromatic foliage. Height 3' or more. All zones.

atriplicifolia 'Little Spires' P.P. #11,643: "Little Spires Russian Sage". A compact, moderate growing, multi-stemmed, shrub-like perennial. This dwarf version of Russian Sage does not flop over which is common with Perovskia atriplicifolia. Spikes of lavender blue flowers add a sense of lightness to the garden from summer to fall. Deer resistant. Full sun. Occasional water once established. Deciduous. Zones 4-10.

PETUNIA

x. hybrida 'Black Velvet': 'Black Velvet' presents the world's only black Petunia. These upright, mounded Petunias flower in early season. They have a tightly branched habit & are full of color all season. It is the perfect growing companion with Petunia 'Phantom' & Petunia 'Pinstripe'. Height & spread to 8-12". Full sun. Annual in all zones.

x. hybrida 'Phantom': The perfect easy to grow companion to Petunia 'Black Velvet'. Petunia 'Phantom' shows off a black base color with a distinctive yellow star pattern. Height & width to 8-12". Full sun. Annual in all zones.

x. hybrida 'Pinstripe': Another easy to grow Petunia to accompany Petunia 'Black Velvet' & Petunia 'Phantom'. Each dark purple bloom shows off a creamy white star pattern. Height & spread to 8-12". Full sun. Annual in all zones.

PHILADELPHUS

x. lemoinei 'Belle Etoile': "Belle Etoile Mock Orange, Purple Spot Mock Orange". Fragrant, white flowers envelope the plant in spring-early summer. Flowers stand out in the moonlight. A superb old-fashioned shrub for mixed borders or as a backdrop to colorful perennials. Deciduous. Full sun. Fast growing to 6-8' tall & wide. Zones 4-7. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

PHLOX

hybrid 'Intensia® Blueberry': Intensia® Blueberry Phlox attracts butterflies with it's profusion of blue-purple flowers from spring to fall. It is also drought & heat tolerant, & low maintenance as it does not require dead-heading. Mounding habit. Full sun. Height 10-12";spread 8-12". Great in landscapes & containers. Hardy to 30ºF.

PHORMIUM

'Alison Blackman': "Alison Blackman New Zealand Flax". A striking, distinctive new cultivar! Overall color of gold & apricot tinged with pink. Arching habit. Height to 40-48"; spread to 40-48". Sun or shade. Hardy to 25ºF.

'Apricot Queen': "Apricot Queen New Zealand Flax". Another profusely clumping dwarf, (about 3'). The leaves are mostly gold with an apricot overlay & broadly margined in green. A hairline of maroon is evident along the margins in cooler weather.

'Golden Ray': "Golden Ray New Zealand Flax". Distinctive overall golden yellow appearance, leaves have a narrow green center with golden yellow stripes nearer the margins & a bronze-orange stripe on the very edge of the margin. Leaves are 50-75 mm wide.

'Jester': "Jester New Zealand Flax". This outstanding selection was introduced by Liner Plants NZ Limited. The distinctive foliage is bright pink centered with broad lime green stripes at the margins. The medium width leaves are 30-60 mm. Upright habit but the leaves are arching.

'Pink Stripe': "Pink Stripe New Zealand Flax". This cultivar that grows upright to 5-6' tall with 2-3" wide bronze-green (almost gray) leaves edged with pink. Plant full sun to light shade. It can tolerate fairly dry conditions (coastal) but looks best with occasional to regular irrigation. Hardy to 15-20°F. Possibly root hardy below these temperatures but with severe foliage damage unless protected. A nice fairly newer cultivar from South Africa. Pink edges fade in late summer - trim out foliage to enhance the showy new leaves. Also grown as Phormium 'Candy Stripe'.

'Platt's Black': "Platt's Black New Zealand Flax". This is the blackest of the Phormiums. Leaves are a uniform color, dark purple-black. A distinctly arching form of Phormium growing to 1m. Creates a very good contrast to other Phormiums. Evergreen. Frost hardy to -7º C.

'Rainbow Queen': "Rainbow Queen New Zealand Flax". Broad upstanding variegated foliage drooping at the tips to 3' high with rose red stripes on a bronzy green background. (Formerly Phormium Maori Queen).

'Rainbow Sunrise': "Rainbow Sunrise New Zealand Flax". Upright habit to 3' high with fine slender leaves colored light red to soft pink & margined bronze. Delicate in form & coloration. (Formerly Phormium Maori Sunrise)

tenax 'Atropurpureum': "New Zealand Bronze Flax". Hardy to zone 7. Strap-shaped, pointed leaves to 9' long by 5 wide. Reddish brown flower stalks bear many dark red to yellowish flowers. Leaves are purplish red. Full sun. Zones 8-11.

tenax 'Jack Spratt': "Jack Spratt New Zealand Flax". Leathery sword-like leaves in fans, rising directly from a fleshy root system. Compact dwarf plant with bronze foliage. Highly valued in gardens for their striking leaf variegations & striking landscape form. Also foliage highly valued in floral arrangements. Fast growing, dense, to 18" tall.

tenax 'Sundowner': "Sundowner New Zealand Flax". Erect growth to 5-6' tall, 6-8' wide, with leaves to 3½" wide. Olive or bronzy green foliage has stripes of pinkish red (aging to cream) at or near edges & a fine red edge; leaf undersides are grayish green.

tenax 'Surfer': "Surfer New Zealand Flax". Bronze-green leaves with deeper brown edges. Foliage is narrow & curving. Height 24-30". Full sun. Zones 9-10, H12-1.

x. 'Taya': "Taya New Zealand Flax". Deep chocolate-burgundy color with a silvery purple sheen underneath the foliage; new foliage is green-burgundy opening to purple chocolate. Unique color combination & growth habit. Forms clumps quickly. Slightly arching habit. To 4' tall. Leaf width 2-3". Evergreen & frost hardy to 23ºF (-7ºC). Excellent accent plant is great in patio containers mixed or monoculture. Zones 7A-11.

'Yellow Wave': "Yellow Wave New Zealand Flax". A Felix Jury bred hybrid that makes a low growing clump with broad weeping leaves in striking brilliant yellow. It develops some green variegation as the leaves reach maturity. This plant always looks distinctive. Grows to approximately 3' 3" tall. Evergreen. Semi-hardy. Full sun-partial shade.

PHOTINIA

fraseri: "Fraser's Photinia". Excellent densely branched shrub for hedge or screens. New growth emerges with bright bronze-red coloring, maturing to large, dark green leaves. Evergreen. It can be used as espalier or as a patio tree. Full sun. Moderate to fast grower to 8-12' high, 8-10' wide. Zones 7-9.

x. 'Parbri' PP# 17,476: "Fireball Red™ Red Tip Photinia".  This completely new Red Tip has been bred & selected for its bright red new growth. It grows to approximately 5-6' tall by 3-5' wide. The growth habit is tall upright shrub. It is perfect for colorful, low-growing foundation plantings, municipal plantings, & general garden plantings. Low maintenance. Frost tolerant. Disease tolerant. Sun-shade. Zones 7A-11.

PHYSOCARPUS

opulifolius 'Lady In Red': "Lady In Red Ninebark". Gorgeous, richly colored burgundy foliage highlights the large pink flowers in the Summer on this naturally compact shrub. From Spring to Fall, bright chestnut-red colored foliage is the key plant feature.In the early Summer, large, pink colored flowers permeate throughout the plant. The flower seedpods are beautiful, red-burgundy when dried, which can be used in Fall arrangements. The bark has a striated look. Height to 3-5' tall & 4-5' wide. Deer resistant. Low maintenance. Frost tolerant. Zones 4a-8b.

PINUS

densiflora 'Umbraculifera': "Tanyosho Pine". Broad, flat topped. Good for container, rock garden, or an Asian garden. Young trees have showy bark like that of P. densiflora. Slow to moderate growth to 12-20' tall, 18' wide. Evergreen. Full sun. Grafted to a standard form. Zones 2-10, 14-17.

densiflora 'Umbraculifera Compacta': "Compact Tanyosho Pine". A more dense habit to this very attractive evergreen with flat topped umbrella-like head. Red brown bark & bright green needles are other features. Full sun. Slow growing to 12' high, 18' wide. Grafted to a standard form. Zones 5-7.

PISTACIA

chinensis: "Chinese Pistache". Desirable ornamental tree with attractive, umbrella-like crown. Lustrous green leaves turn a brilliant orange-crimson in fall. Dependable for color for all garden situations. Full sun. Moderate grower to 30-35' tall, 25-35' wide, larger with age. Zone 6-9.

chinensis 'Keith Davey': "Keith Davey Pistache". Keith Davey Pistache was selected for its intense red / orange fall color, which shows even in warm climates & produces no seeds. It has all of the other attributes of a Pistache; a non-invasive root system, a rounded head for shade, a resistance to pest & disease, & a manageable growth rate & size, (approx. 40-60' tall). It is a superior tree for a homeowner's landscape, a parking lot or a park setting.

PITTOSPORUM

tenuifolium 'Marjorie Channon': "Marjorie Channon Kohuhu". Evergreen. Compact, slow-growing shrub to 8-12' tall & 6-8' wide. Dramatic, light green foliage with cream-colored margins on black stems. Brown-purple flowers in spring & summer. Part-full sun. Zones 8-11.

tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen': An evergreen, upright shrub that can grow upwards to 12-16' tall (some list it to 20') with small, oval silver-green leaves held on thin black branches. This cultivar has notably more open habit & smaller leaves than the species. Plant in full coastal sun or part shade. Seaside tolerant. The small leaves start uniformly round & elongate with age. A very showy & dramatic looking plant when the silver highlights in the leaves catch morning & afternoon light. This is further enhanced if a gentle breeze cause the branches to move, making the plant shimmer. Very fast growing. Can be maintained as a very nice looking formal hedge to 3-6' if tip pruned regularly. Has proven a little problematic in hotter inland locations with summer heat. Purple flowers in spring. Hardy to 15-20ºF.

tobira 'Variegata': "Variegated Mock Orange". Attractive mounding evergreen shrub with white, gray, & light green foliage. Creamy white flowers are small but have a terrific orange-blossom fragrance. Good border, hedge, or landscape accent. Full sun to partial shade. Moderate, compact grower to 6-8' tall & wide, larger with age. Zone 9-11.

tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf': "Wheeler's Dwarf Mock Orange". Round, mounded shrub perfect as a low border, ground cover or container specimen. Prized for its dense, compact growth & glossy evergreen foliage, smaller than the species. Requires little maintenance. Full sun to partial shade. Moderate grower to 2-3' high & 4-5' wide. Zones 9-11.

PLATANUS

acerifolia 'Bloodgood': "London Plane Tree". Hybrid between Platanus occidentalis & Platanus orientalis; often sold under the latter name. Grows fast to 40-80' tall with a 30-40' spread. Creamy new bark weathers to gray. Big, rough surfaced leaves have 3-5 lobes, resembling maple leaves. Fall foliage color is yellow to brown, not striking. Ball-shaped brown seed clusters, usually on threadlike stalks, hang on the bare branches through winter; these are prized for winter arrangements. Looks very handsome in winter. Tolerates many soil types & stands up beautifully to smog, soot, dust, & reflected heat. Susceptible to mildew. Good tree for avenue, street, park, or large lawn. Resistant to anthracnose. Deciduous. Zone 2-24.

PLUMBAGO

x. 'Imperial Blue': "Imperial Blue Cape Plumbago". Makes a mounding shrub to 6' tall, 8-10' wide; or if tied to a support, grows as a vine to 12' or more. Oblong, 1-2", light to medium green leaves. Evergreen where frosts are absent or light; heavy frosts can burn new growth & blacken leaves, but recovery is fast. Good cover for bank, fence, wall; good background & filler plant. Bears medium blue, phlox-like flower clusters. Blooms from spring through summer, or nearly all year in warm frost-free locations.

PODOCARPUS

gracilior: "Fern Pine, Fern Podocarpus". A beautiful evergreen tree. From a rounded crown its dense pendant branches create a soft, graceful effect. Gray green, narrow leaves have a fern-like appearance. Excellent as a single specimen or as a clipped screen. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate grower to 50' tall, to 25' wide. Zones 9-11.

macrophyllus: "Yew Pine". Attractive lawn or patio tree. Pyramidal form takes to shearing well to become an effective accent, screen, or clipped hedge. Will also thrive in tubs or as a topiary. Evergreen. Full sun to partial shade. Slow grower kept to 15-20' tall & 6-8' wide or smaller when trimmed, larger with age. Zone 7-11.

macrophyllus 'Maki': "Shrubby Yew Pine". Medium size evergreen shrub with dense upright branching on a pyramidal form. It is heavily covered by dark green yew-like leaves. A wonderful hedge or screen plant that takes shearing very well. Full sun-partial shade. Slow-growing to 8-10' tall, 3-4' wide, larger when untrimmed. Zones 7-11.

POLEMONIUM

'Brise d'Anjou' USPP #9781: "Jacob's Ladder". Specialty plant with elegant, vibrant, creamily variegated foliage to brighten up shady garden spots. Violet blue flowers from late spring to mid-summer. Fern-like foliage on bushy clumps. A collectors plant for everyone. Reliable & true to type. Good border or rock garden plant. Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Part shade-shade. Height 18-24";spread 24". USDA zones 4-8.

POLYGALA

'Petite Butterfly': "Petite Butterfly Sweet Pea Shrub". This compact Polygala is a great plant in any Mediterranean garden! 'Petite Butterfly' is a sport of P. fruticosa & is native to South Africa. Bright pink-purple, pea-like flowers compliment round, gray-green leaves nearly year-round. Best planted in full sun-partial shade in well-drained soils with regular watering until established. 'Petite Butterfly' is a nice, compact alternative to P. x dalmaisian. Overall height is 18-24" with an equal spread. Versatile in the landscape, this selection can be used as an evergreen border, an accent, or for mass plantings.

PRUNUS

caroliniana 'Compacta': "Dwarf Carolina Laurel Cherry". A highly useful & ornamental evergreen shrub with dense, compact foliage. Hardy, lustrous, dark green foliage provides an excellent screen or background for mixed borders. Small, fragrant, ball-shaped blooms of creamy white appear late spring to attract butterflies. This selection can be easily trimmed for a formal look, or if untrimmed, will grow moderately fast to form an attractive hedge or single specimen. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate growth to 10-12' tall & 6-8' wide.

cerasifera 'Cripoizam': "Crimson Pointe® Flowering Plum". A tight columnar selection of Newport Plum. It grows rapidly to a height of 20' with a spread of 4-5'. New foliage appears as a burnt orange color that turns deep burgundy as the leaves mature. Makes an excellent privacy hedge or accent tree. Sets small tasty fruit when pollinated. USDA zones 4-7.

cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius': "Krauter Vesuvius Purple Leaf Plum". This beautiful tree is perhaps the most colorful of all flowering plums. Oval crown holds dark purple-black foliage preceded by showy light pink flowers. Great ornamental accent for landscapes. Seldom fruits. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 20' tall, to 15' wide. Zones 4-9.

cerasifera 'Purple Pony': "Purple Pony Flowering Plum". Naturally semi-dwarf. Single, pale pink flowers appear with the leaves. No fruit. Deep purple foliage holds color throughout season. Will fail if soil is waterlogged for prolonged periods. Aphids & spider mites are possible pests. Moderate to fast growing. Grows to 10-12' tall; 12' wide. Zones 3-22.

serrulata 'Kwanzan': "Kwanzan Flowering Cherry". A lovely lawn specimen that puts on an incredible early season show with clusters of large, double deep pink blooms backed by bronzy-red new growth. Upright, vase shaped branching habit. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 20-25' tall, 15-20' or more wide. Zones 4-8.

serrulata 'Mount Fuji': (P. s. 'Shirotae'). "Mount Fuji Japanese Flowering Cherry". Showy garden tree with profuse clusters of fragrant white flowers backed by bronzy new growth, followed by dark green summer foliage. A great shade tree & terrific lawn specimen. Resists browsing damage by deer. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 20' tall & 25' wide. Zones 5-7.

subhirtella 'Pendula Rosea' Single: "Single Weeping Cherry". Graceful branches hang down, often to ground. Profuse show of small, pale pink single flowers early in the season. Height to 10-12' high & wide. Zones 2-7, 14-20.

subhirtella 'Pendula Rosea' Double: "Double Weeping Cherry". A small tree with graceful weeping branches. Double rose-pink flowers in mid-spring. Very effective as a patio tree. Height to 25' high & wide. Hardy to -20°F.

subhirtella 'Snowfozam': "Snow Fountains Weeping Cherry". A beautiful small yard tree, its gracefully cascading branches are covered with showy, snow-white flowers early in the season. Excellent in Japanese-style gardens. A hardy addition to the landscape. Deciduous. Full sun. Slow grower to 12-15' tall, 15-20' wide. Zones 4-8.

yedoensis 'Akebono': "Akebono Yoshino Flowering Cherry". Rounded form with spreading branches to this beautiful tree. A perfect specimen for the lawn. Profusion of fragrant, semi-double, soft pink blooms in spring. Glossy dark green foliage becomes yellow in fall. Deciduous. Full sun. Vigorous grower to 25' tall & wide. Zones 4-8.

PUNICA

granatum 'Nana': "Dwarf Pomegranate". Showy, dense dwarf shrub displays attractive orange-red, single flowers at an early age, followed by colorful fruit. Excellent for containers or for use in the garden. Effective bonsai. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 3' tall & wide. Zones 7-11.

PYRUS

calleryana 'Aristocrat': "Aristocrat Flowering Pear". Essentially pyramidal in form, though somewhat open & rounded; to 35-45' tall, 20' wide. Branches curve upward to form a strong structure. Glossy, broadly oval, scallop-edged, leathery, dark green leaves. Fall color ranges from yellow to red. Profuse late-winter or early spring show of white flowers. Deciduous. Full sun. Zones 2b-9, 14-21.

calleryana 'Chanticleer' PP#2489: "Chanticleer Flowering Pear". The growth habit is dense, narrowly pyramidal, & evenly branched with crisp, glossy green foliage. New growth shows a reddish tint. It has a heavy abundance of single, white flowers in the spring & outstanding reddish-orange to purple fall color. It reaches a height of 30-35' with a spread of 15-18'. Zone 5.

calleryana 'Holmford': "New Bradford® Flowering Pear". A near perfect tree with stronger branching than 'Bradford'. Offers interesting changes with every season. Broad oval canopy is cloaked in snow white flowers in Spring. Green glossy leaves turn gold & burgundy in Fall. Large enough for shade with the seasonal beauty of an accent tree. Recommended as a street or lawn tree in residential & commercial landscapes. Deciduous. Full sun. Rapid growth to 35' tall & 30' wide.

calleryana 'Redspire' PP#3815: "Redspire Flowering Pear". This is a tightly pyramidal tree with larger & more abundant white flowers than 'Bradford'. It reaches 30-35' with a 25' spread. Fall color is yellow to red. Excellent appearing tree for lining streets & garden planting. Zone 5.

calleryana 'Sierra Blanca™': "Sierra Blanca™ Flowering Pear". This patented variety of flowering pear shows many of the characteristics of two of the leading pears from which it was spawned, Pyrus c. 'Aristocrat' & Pyrus kawakami. This tree grows to a height of 40' tall by 30' wide. It has a beautiful cascading form with dark green leaves measuring from 3-5". 'Sierra Blanca'™ blooms before most Pyrus calleryana varieties & after Pyrus kawakami. The white bloom, measures almost 1" across. The tree is truly spectacular to see in bloom. It is also resistant to fire-blight. When Fall arrives, this pear puts on an array of colors comparable to the Chinese Pistache or a sweet gum. In addition, the bark will turn a noticeable shade of red. Zone 7-10.

QUERCUS

agrifolia: "Coast Live Oak". Evergreen tree. Round headed & dense foliage; to 20-70' tall, often with an even greater spread. Smooth dark gray bark, deeply fissured in very old trees. Oval, convex, stiff, leathery, dark green leaves, tooth-edged & holly like, 1-3" long. Conical, ¾-1½" acorns are enclosed for ¼ of their length by a cap with thin, overlapping scales. It has greedy roots; drops almost all of its old leaves in early spring. Despite its flaws, it is a handsome & worthwhile shade or street tree. Zones 7-9, 14-24.

coccinea: "Scarlet Oak". Deciduous tree. Grows at moderate rate in deep, rich soil. Can reach 60-80' tall, 40-60' wide. Pyramidal when young, round topped at maturity. Gray-brown bark cracked into irregular plates. Bright green leaves are 3-6" long, with pointed, deeply cut lobes; turn scarlet where fall nights are cold. Rounded, ¾-1" acorns half-covered in a bowl-like cap. Good street or lawn tree. Deep rooted. Zones 2-10, 14-24.

ilex: "Holly Oak". Evergreen tree. To 30-60' tall & wide, with dense, rounded head & smooth dark gray bark. Leaves vary in shape & size, but are usually oval to lance shaped, 1-3" long, with smooth or prickly edges; rich dark green on top, covered with gray or yellow hairs beneath. Egg-shaped to nearly round 1-1½" acorns are gray brown with darker lines, half-enclosed in deep cap that tapers to stem. Tolerates salt air; will grow in constant sea wind but tends to be shrubby there. Inland, growth rate can be fairly fast, but varies with soil & water conditions. Good evergreen street or lawn tree. Zones 4-24.

kelloggii: "California Black Oak". Deciduous tree. To 30-20' tall & wide, with short trunk, ascending branches & a rounded crown. Dark gray, furrowed, checked bark. Handsome foliage; leaves unfold soft pink or dusty rose, mature to dark, glossy green, turn yellow or yellow-orange in fall. Leaves are 4-10" long, 2½-6" wide, with deeply, sharply tapered lobes ending in bristly points. Oblong or almost conical, 1-1½" acorns enclosed by about half in bowl-shaped cap. Good moderate-size tree for spring & fall color; attractive winter trunk & branch pattern. Zones 5 (inland areas),6,7,9,14-21.

lobata: "Valley Oak". Deciduous tree. California's mightiest oak, often reaching 70' or taller, with equal or greater spread. Massive trunk & limbs with thick, distinctly checked gray bark. Straight & erect during its first several decades of growth; more spreading with age. Limbs often picturesquely twisted; long, drooping outer branches sometimes sweep the ground. Deeply cut, round-lobes leaves are 3-4" long, 2-3" wide; dark green above, paler beneath. Shiny, 1½-2½" acorns are conical, enclosed by 1/3 in warty, bowl-shaped cap. Possibly the largest North American oak, this species tolerates high heat & moderate alkalinity in its native range. Best in deep soils where it can tap groundwater. Zones 3b-9, 12-24. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

rubra: "Northern Red Oak". Outstanding large pyramidal tree, foliage displays brilliant orange, brown, & red fall coloring. Becomes rounded broad crown with age, an excellent shade tree for large lawns or parks. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 60-80' tall, 35-40' wide, wider with age. Zones 1-10, 14-21.

virginiana: "Southern Live Oak". Broad, spreading heavy-limbed crown shows interesting vase shape when young. An attractive evergreen selection for large lawns in hot areas. Glossy, dark green leaves hold color well. Full sun. Fast grower to 40-60' tall, 80-100' wide. Oval acorns to 1" long, with sharp spine at tip; enclosed by 1/4 in bowl-shaped cap with hairy scales. Zones 4-24.

RED FOX CONFETTI GARDEN

Confetti Garden: Recommendations are mixed varieties of plants matching in color, timing, & vigor. The Calibrachoa display an semi-upright habit, big tropical colors, & large flower heads. The 'Tiki' varieties have a dark red center on the flower. The Potunia varieties can tolerate cold temperatures, have an early blooming time, & are not light sensitive. They are a consistently round growing plant that holds true value & does not go bald.

          'Aloha Confetti':

               'Hawaiian Flamingo: includes Calibrachoa Neon '09' (magenta with a yellow center), Calibrachoa 'Aloha Purple'                     (purple with a yellow center), & Calibrachoa 'Tiki Soft Pink' (soft pink with a red center).

               'Hawaiian Luau': includes Calibrachoa 'Aloha Red' (bright red with a yellow center), Calibrachoa 'Aloha Tiki Orange

                (yellow orange with red center), & Calibrachoa 'Aloha Purple'.

           'Empress Confetti':

                'Garden Liberty':  includes Verbena 'Empress Dark Red' (dark red), Verbena 'Empress Royal Blue' (dark blue), &

                 Verbena 'Empress White '09' (white).

            'Trio Confetti':

                 'Calypso': includes Potunia 'Dark Red' (dark red with darker veins), Verbena 'Empress Royal Blue' & Calibrachoa

                  'Tiki Orange'.

                 'Patriot': Calibrachoa 'Aloha Red' (bright red with a yellow center), Verbena 'Empress Royal Blue' & Potunia

                  'Piccola White' (pure white).

RHAPHIOLEPIS

hybrid 'Montic' P.P. #3349: "Majestic Beauty Indian Hawthorne". Easy to grow evergreen shrub. Huge clusters of fragrant, pearl-pink flowers in spring. Use as background shrub, screen, or a small tree with single or multiple trunks. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate grower, tree form to 20-25' tall, 8-10' wide; as a shrub it can be kept to 10-12' tall, 6-8' wide. Zones 7-11.

indica 'Jack Evans': "Jack Evans Indian Hawthorne". To 4-5' high, 4' wide. Bright pink flowers. Leaves sometimes have a purplish tinge. Evergreen shrub. Their compact growth habit makes them especially attractive background plants & informal hedges. They bloom profusely from late fall or mid-winter to late spring. Full sun-partial shade.

indica 'McCall's Pink': "McCall's Pink Indian Hawthorne". (Same as 'Ballerina' or 'Dark Dancer'). To 2' tall, 4' wide. Deep rosy pink flowers. Leaves take a reddish tinge in winter. Evergreen shrub. Their compact growth habit makes them especially attractive background plants & informal hedges. They bloom profusely from late fall or midwinter to late spring. Full sun-partial shade. Zones 8-10, 12-24.

indica 'Pinkie': "Pinkie Indian Hawthorne". (Same as 'Enchantress'). Densely branched mounding shrub with clusters of rich rose-pink flowers. Use in informal borders, as a low divider or large scale ground cover. Excellent in containers. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate grower to 3' tall, 5' wide. Zones 7-11.

umbellata 'Minor': "Dwarf Yedda Hawthorne". Dwarf evergreen shrub has upright rounded form with dense branches. Small lustrous dark green foliage is clustered along the branches. Small white flowers are fragrant. Excellent for groupings. Full sun-partial shade. Slow grower to 3-4' tall & wide. Zones 8-11.

RHUS

lancea: "African Sumac". Evergreen tree. Slow grower to 20-30' tall, 20-35' wide. Open, spreading habit; graceful weeping outer branchlets. Dark green leaves are divided into three willow-like, 4-5" long leaflets. Inconspicuous early spring flowers are followed by clusters of pea-size yellow or red fruit that can make a mess on pavement. Makes a good specimen, background plant, or screen; can also be clipped into a hedge. Takes desert heat; susceptible to Texas root rot. Zones 8,9,12-24.

typhina 'Bailtiger' P.P. #16,185: "Tiger Eyes® Staghorn Sumac". Chartreuse new foliage quickly develops into lacy yellow leaves which contrast nicely with the rosy-pink stems. It's colors are magnificent in fall, as it turns a luminous combination of yellow, orange, & intense scarlet. A dramatic specimen or focal point. Combine with dark flowered & leaved shrubs for contrast. Deciduous. Partial to full sun. To 6' tall & wide. Zones 4-8.

ROSE

'Drift'® Series: The Drifts are true groundcover roses created specifically for small gardens & combination planters. Their low, spreading habit also makes them perfect for container gardening & hanging baskets. This exciting new series continuously blooms from spring to early frost. They are naturally dwarf, with very dark glossy attractive foliage. 'Drift' roses are a cross between full size groundcover roses & miniatures. From the former, they kept the toughness, vigor, disease-resistance & winter hardiness. From the miniatures they inherited their well-managed size & repeat blooming nature. These show very good resistance to rust, powdery mildew & black spot. Hardy to zone 5.

           'Apricot Drift ®: Double, apricot colored flowers. Height 1 ½' high & 2 ½' wide.
           'Coral Drift®': Deep coral orange, cuplike flowers. Height & width less than 2'.

           'Icy Drift'®: Very double, pure white flowers. Height & width 1½x2½'.

           'Peach Drift®': Bright peach apricot, cuplike flowers. Height & width less than 2'.
           'Pink Drift®': Deep pink, semi-double flowers. Height less than 1½', width less than 3'.
           'Red Drift®': Scarlet red, cuplike flowers. Height less than 1', width less than 3'.

           'Sweet Drift®': Clear pink, double flowers. Height 1 ½' high & 2 ½' wide.

'Easy Elegance'® Series:

           'Como Park': A great rose for beginners, this is one beautiful & tough rose. Dark green

            foliage unfurls with a touch of red. Compact, rounded form. Double, medium red blooms.

            Height to 30". Zones 4-7.

           'Coral Cove': This everblooming rose has double blooms that have dark pink outer petals

            that change to orange & finally to bright yellow at the center. It's small, perfectly rounded

            form makes an excellent informal hedge. Highly disease resistant. Height to 24". Zones 5-9.

           'Grandma's Blessing': Resembling a hybrid tea, with large, full dusty-pink blooms. Grandma's

            Blessing has a symmetrical, vase-shaped form & dark green, disease resistant foliage. Makes

            an excellent low hedge. Height 2-3'. Hardy to zones 5-9. (P.P. #16,993)

           'Kiss Me': Decidedly the most fragrant rose in the 'Easy Elegance' collection. 'Kiss Me' bears

            clusters of large, double, clear pink blooms reminiscent of English roses. It flowers all season

            & is especially attractive in the perennial border. Highly disease resistant foliage adds to its

            appeal as a cut flower. Height 2-3'. Zones 5-9. (PPAF)

           'Paint The Town': Wonderful clusters of red hybrid tea-shaped blooms carpet this

            rose from head to foot, to paint your town red. Glossy, dark green foliage accents

            the red perfectly & highlights the incredible flower effect all season long. The even

            spreading to mounding habit is as well suited to container gardening as it is to the

            border. Highly disease resistant. Height 2-3'. Flowers are 3½", double. Zone 4-9.

            (PPAF).

           'Sunrise Sunset': As the name implies, 'Sunrise Sunset' is a stunning blend, with

            bright fuchsia-pink petals, blending to apricot near the centers. Blue-green foliage is

            disease resistant on this overblooming shrub rose. Its dense, spreading habit makes

            it an ideal groundcover & is also well suited to mass plantings. A vigorous grower,

            even in zone 4. Height 2-3'. Flowers are semi-double, 2-2½". Zone 4-9. (PP#16,770).

           'Yellow Submarine': Clusters of bright lemon-yellow blossoms age to soft yellow &

            finally to white, creating a spectrum of yellow on one plant. This beauty has an

            upright habit & disease resistant foliage. Most attractive planted in groups with other

            shrubs & perennials. Crown hardy in zone 4 with mulch for winter protection. Height 

            2-4'. Flowers are full, 2". Zone 5-9. (PP# 16,659)

'Gruss An Aachen': "Antique Floribunda Rose". Light pink, rosette-type flowers shade to salmon-pink at their center with a yellow undertone & red highlights. They will fade to almost white as they age. Their color varies from temperatures. Compact habit. Sweet, mild fragrance. Height up to 3'. Full sun. Zone 4. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

'Korbin Iceberg': "Iceberg Floribunda Rose". One of the most rugged white floribundas. Vigorous & hardy growth habit. Produces many fragrant & beautiful white flowers on dark green foliage. Height 2-5. Full sun. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

x. odorata 'Mutabilis': This beauty is prized for the unusual qualities of its flowers, which bloom continuously from spring until frost. The single cupped flowers open a honey-yellow, then become a coppery pink, then watermelon, & finally a rich mahogany. The foliage is reddish purple, disease resistant, & is evergreen in warm climates. This rose can be treated as a shrub or trained as a climber, reaching 10' high & 6' wide. Full sun-partial shade. Showy, fragrant flowers attract birds & butterflies. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

ROSMARINUS

officinalis 'Blue Spires': "Blue Spires Rosemary". Very upright in habit to 5' tall. Flowers are medium blue on green foliage. Blooms spring-fall. Full sun.

officinalis 'Irene': "Irene Rosemary". Possesses the same prostrate habit and ability to cascade over walls as 'Prostrata', but has instead a bright blue-violet flower that resists bleaching out in the heat. Irene's' flowers are larger & more numerous than other rosemary varieties. Blooms in both late summer & early spring. The growth habit is low & mounding, forming hummocks only 12-24" high that spread vigorously 18-36" a year. This rosemary is a superb ground cover for hot & dry locations, & outstanding cascading over walls. It is very drought, deer, & pest resistant. Grows best in full sun & well drained soil. Shows promise as a topiary or as a trained specimen.

officinalis 'Mozart': "Ed Carman's Rosemary". This evergreen shrub doesn't just look great; it tastes great too. Besides providing oil-rich rosemary for cooking, this variety - known as Ed Carman's or Mozart rosemary - pumps out loads of the darkest blue flowers of any rosemary. The compact shrub blooms in spring & summer, then offers a second wave of flowers in fall, making it very attractive to bees. Full sun to partial shade. Height under 3'. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

officinalis 'Prostratus': "Creeping Rosemary". To 2' tall, with 4-8' spread. Will trail straight down over wall or edge of raised bed to make a green curtain. Pale lavender-blue flowers come in waves from fall to spring. With age, tends to mound up & become woody & bare in center (Except at seashore, where it remains lush throughout). Effective in hanging containers. Tender. Full sun. Zones 4-24.

officinalis 'Salem': "Salem Rosemary". An herb revered by cooks around the world. It is a primary herb for French, Italian, & Greek cooks. Rosemary is known as the "Christmas Herb" & is a universal symbol of love & remembrance. Adaptable as a houseplant. Lavender flowers in early-mid summer. Silver fragrant foliage. Heat & drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies. Mounded habit to 20-24" tall. Full sun. Hardy to 5ºF. Zones: annual except in zones 7-10.

officinalis 'Tuscan Blue': "Tuscan Blue Rosemary". Quickly forms an upright rigid branched hedge of aromatic needle-like foliage, leaves broader than other varieties. Profuse clear blue flowers add to the beauty. Takes to pruning well, perfect for screens. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate growing shrub to 6' tall, 2-4' wide. Zones 8-10.

RUDBECKIA

hirta 'Cherokee Sunset': "Cherokee Sunset Black-Eyed Susan". 3-4", double & semi-double flowers in shades of golden yellow, orange, bronze, & mahogany. Blooms June - September. Height 24-30".

hirta 'Indian Summer': "Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan". An All-America Selections Winner. This new introduction will never go unnoticed with its spectacular, golden yellow flowers that stretch 6-9" wide. The eye-catching, single blooms are held high by 3-3½' plants. Definitely the right choice for high impact effects! 'Indian Summer' is best treated as an annual since the plants often flower so heavily, they weaken themselves by fall.

hirta 'Irish Eyes': "Irish Eyes Black-Eyed Susan". Perennial. Masses of large, cheerful yellow daisies, each with a distinctive greenish center, similar to other single-flowered Rudbeckias. Very striking color combination. Very easy to grow in almost any location. Blooms in summer. Very popular in the cut flower trade. Tolerates poor soil, heat, & drought. Sun - partial shade. Height 2-3'.

hirta 'Prairie Sun': "Prairie Sun Black-Eyed Susan". Sturdy plants with unique flower color of light green cone with golden yellow petals & light yellow tips. Well suited to gallon containers. Superb garden performance. Height 2½-3'.

hirta 'Sonora': "Sonora Black-Eyed Susan". Perennial to zone 9. Large, rusty-red & yellow bicolor, semi-double flowers. Height to 14".

hirta 'Tiger Eye': "Tiger Eye Brown-Eyed Susan". The world's first F1 hybrid Rudbeckia. Compact habit & durable eye catching flowers. The incredible display of long-lasting, semi-double, bright golden yellow flowers will make it very popular with the landscapers. These 18-24" plants make a strong statement over a wide range of conditions, weathering heat & humidity while offering reduced sensitivity to powdery mildew & requiring minimal care. Full sun.

RUSSELIA

equisetiformis: "Coral Fountain, Firecracker Plant". A very adaptable plant with trailing, almost leafless bright green stems that arch like a fountain. Many side branches bear a profusion of bright coral red, tubular flowers from spring to fall. Flowers attract hummingbirds. Low maintenance & drought tolerant. They look great in hanging baskets or cascading over the top of a wall. Height up to 4-5';width 4-5'. Full sun-partial shade. Produces great movement in the garden. USDA zones 9-12. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

SALVIA

apiana: "Sacred Sage, White Sage". Highly aromatic, waxy, grayish white leaves used extensively for incense or smudging. Can be grown as a perennial or an annual or lifted in fall to overwinter indoors in cooler climates. Attracts hummingbirds. Drought tolerant. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

chiapensis: "Chiapas Sage". Low, evergreen (but tender) perennial with dark green, glossy leaves to 1" long. Loose spikes of dark rosy pink flowers appear from late spring through fall. Sun (cool areas) to part sun. Average to infrequent watering. Protect from moderate frost.

clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman': "Winnifred Gilman Cleveland Sage". A California native plant. Evergreen shrub produces maroon stemmed, blue-violet flowers. Heat & drought tolerant. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, & beneficial insects. Sun-partial shade. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

elegans 'Golden Delicious' USPP# 17,977: "Golden Leaved Pineapple Sage". Grown mainly for its great yellow-green, pineapple-scented foliage. Fire engine red flowers may appear late in the season or not at all. Very heat tolerant. Attracts birds, hummingbirds, & butterflies. Deer resistant. Drought & heat tolerant. Low maintenance. Height 12-24". Full sun, with partial shade in hot sun areas where it is prone to sunburn. Hardy to 15ºF.

greggii 'Navajo™ Bright Red': "Navajo Bright Red Autumn Sage". Outstanding cultivars of Salvia greggii with improved form & color. Blooms heavily over a long season from early Summer thru Fall. Fragrant bright lipstick red flowers draw hummingbirds & butterflies. Drought resistant. Dense, solid form is versatile in beds & borders. Well adapted to containers. Prefers good drainage. Perennial. Full sun, part shade in afternoon. Fast growing to 30" tall, 18" wide. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

greggii 'Navajo™ Dark Purple': "Navajo Dark Purple Autumn Sage". Deep reddish purple is a new color range for Salvia greggii cultivars. Long blooming plants extend color season from late Spring to well into Fall. Fragrant flowers draw hummingbirds & butterflies. A staple of the drought resistant garden bringing welcome late season color flush. Dense, solid form is versatile in beds & border. Well adapted to containers. Prefers good drainage. Perennial. Full Sun, part shade in afternoon. Fast growing to 2' tall, 18" wide. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

greggii 'Navajo™ Rose': "Navajo Rose Autumn Sage". An outstanding bloomer over a long season from late Spring through Fall. Soft rose red blossoms are fragrant, a nectar source for hummingbirds & butterflies. Drought resistant. Dense, solid form is equally versatile in beds & borders. Well adapted to containers. Prefers good drainage. Perennial. Full sun, part shade in afternoon. Fast growing to 2-3' tall & wide. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

guaranitica 'Black & Blue': "Black & Blue Anise-Scented Sage". Upright, branching plant to 4-5' high & nearly as wide. Spreads by short underground runners; roots form tubers resembling small sausages. Narrowly heart-shaped, sparsely hairy, mint green leaves to 5" long. Blooms from early summer to frost. Bears 2" deep blue blossoms with dark purplish blue calyxes, carried several to each foot long stem. Needs support. Where it grows as a perennial, it gets woody by season's end, but that wood dies during winter & must be cut back to the ground. Elegant container plant. Tolerates partial shade, especially in hottest climates. Perennial in zones 8, 9, 14-24; annual in colder climates.

hybrid 'Wendy's Wish': "Wendy's Wish Sage". A chance seedling discovered by a Salvia enthusiast in Victoria, Australia. Salvia 'Wendy's Wish' flowers for a long season through spring, summer, & autumn. It displays large, vibrant magenta flowers which are tubular with a fluted tip & capped by a colorful pinkish brown calyx, which remains some time after flowering extending its interest even longer. Mid-dark green foliage is dense with a lush appearance with complimentary dark maroon stems. Being a relatively tight Salvia, it grows to approximately 30-40" tall x 30" wide. Full sun-partial shade. Zone unknown.

leucantha: "Mexican Sage". Long, tall spikes of white flowers with purple calyxes rise gracefully above the shrubby plant. Heat & drought tolerant. Great in perennial beds or mass planted as a ground cover. Prefers well-drained soil. Blooms summer to fall. Height 36-48". Full sun - partial shade. Zones 10-11.

leucantha 'Purple': "Purple Mexican Sage". Long, tall spikes of purple flowers with purple calyxes rise gracefully above the shrubby plant. Heat & drought tolerant. Great in perennial beds or mass planted as a ground cover. Prefers well-drained soil. Blooms summer to fall. Height 36-48". Full sun - partial shade. Zones 10-11.

microphylla 'Hot Lips': "Hot Lips Sage". Forms a wide, fast-growing mound of broad, soft, aromatic leaves, covered with stunning bicolor red & white flowers. Spring to fall; color is its strongest in cool temperatures. Height & spread 18-24". Full sun. USDA Zones 4-9a. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

nemorosa 'Caradonna': "Caradonna Meadow Sage". Neat, clump-forming perennials with narrow oval, rough-textured leaves. Rich violet-blue flowers on purple black stems in summer. Full sun. Drought tolerant. Height to 18". Zones 4-9.

nemorosa 'Marcus' PPAF: "Marcus Sage". A new compact growing dwarf variety. It reaches a mature height of 10-12". Blue violet flowers. Re-bloomer.

nemorosa 'May Night': "May Night Sage". Perennial. 1997 Perennial Plant of the Year. Deep indigo flowers that are larger than most of the other nemorosa types. Blooms all through the summer months. Planted in drifts or bands, it will create a vibrant contrast to orange flowered subjects. Somewhat drought tolerant. Height 16-20". Sun.

nemorosa 'New Dimension' Series: "Meadow Sage". Large, compact & well-branched plants are long lasting in the landscape. Heat tolerant. Full sun. Height to 8-10". Blooms May-June. Zones 5-8.

          'Blue': Deep violet blue flowers.

          'Rose': Deep rose flowers.

officinalis 'Berggarten': "Mountain Garden Sage". This sage is a cultivar of the culinary sage familiar to most cooks. It is grown both for its ornamental qualities (attractive blue-gray foliage) & its culinary properties. A compact, woody stemmed, shrubby perennial that typically grow 1-2' tall & wide. Whorls of purple-blue flowers to 1" long in short, upright spikes in June-July. Full sun, but will tolerate very light shade. Gray-green leaves are wider than the species (to 4" long) & strongly aromatic. Attracts butterflies. Use in borders, rock gardens, or herb & vegetable gardens. Zones 5-8.

sinaloensis: "Sinaloa Sage". Small perennial. Height to about 18". Foliage is burgundy in color with dark blue flowers.

spathacea: "Hummingbird Sage". Perennial. A California native plant. A mounding groundcover habit. Height 1-2';width 3-5'. Spread by underground rhizomes. The plant is sticky to touch with foliage that is wrinkled on top & hairy on the bottom & light green in color. The foliage has a pleasant, fruity aroma. The deep rose-pink flowers grow on 24-30" stalks & have maroon bracts & calyxs that remain after the flowers fade. Blooms throughout spring & reblooms again in the fall. Attracts hummingbirds. Drought & frost tolerant. Full sun-partial shade. Evergreen. Sunset zones 7-9,14-24. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

x. 'Dark Dancer': "Dark Dancer Sage". From Wintergreen Nursery. A chance seedling cross of microphylla & greggii except flowers are 30-40% larger. Blooms are purple; flowering spring through fall. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

x 'Mystic Spires Blue': "Mystic Spires Sage". Covered with true blue flowers all season. Sturdy, dark green-leafed plants. Naturally compact, well-branched, & very free-flowering. Dwarf 'Indigo Spires' type. Great for landscapes & mixed combos. Zone 7-10.

SAMBUCUS

'Black Beauty'™: (Sambucus nigra 'Gerda' PP12305, Canadian BRAF). "Elderberry". Sambucus 'Black Beauty' was introduced in Europe in 2000 & came to the U.S. in 2004. The black-purple foliage provides interest all season, but looks especially rich when the soft pink flowers appear in early summer. Masses of blooms cover the plant & give off a slight lemon fragrance. Flowers are followed by dark purple berries, popular with birds & wine makers. Full sun for best color. 6-8' tall & wide with age, but can be easily maintained as a smaller plant or trained into a small tree. Zones 4-7.

'Black Lace'™: (Sambucus nigra 'Eva' PPAF). "Elderberry". The lacy, finely cut foliage is even darker than 'Black Beauty'™. If you didn't know better, you would mistake Sambucus 'Black Lace' for a Japanese Maple. But unlike Japanese Maples, Sambucus 'Black Lace'™ is an easy growing, durable shrub. The wonderful foliage is accented by creamy pink flowers that turn into red berries for the fall. You can make wine or jam or leave them on the plants & enjoy the birds who come to feed. 'Black Lace'™ is proving to be very cold hardy. It was originally labeled as zone 6, but so far has handled conditions down to zone 4. 'Black Lace'™ can be pruned to fit most gardens or grouped to form a dramatic hedge. Full sun for best color. Blooms in early Summer. 6-8' tall & wide. Can be kept smaller with regular pruning or trained into a small tree. Zones 4-7.

SANTOLINA

incana 'Silver': "Lavender Cotton". Foliage is silvery gray, finely divided, fragrant when crushed. Yellow button flowers in June. Drought tolerant & deer resistant. Height 12-24". Zone 7.

virens: "Lavender Cotton". To 2' tall, 3' wide, with narrow green leaves like those of rosemary. Leaves may have tiny teeth or none at all. Leaves may be aromatic when crushed. Bright yellow flowers. Full sun. Zones 3-9,14-24.

virens 'Lemon Fizz': "Lavender Cotton". A very unique twist on Lavender Cotton. 'Lemon Fizz' has intense chartreuse foliage on a compact mounded habit. 'Lemon Fizz' is tolerant of multiple garden conditions & does well as component in mixed containers. Full sun-partial shade. 12x18" dimensions. Zones 7-9.

SARCOCOCCA

ruscifolia: "Sweet Box". Slow growth to 4-6' high, 3-7' wide. If grown against the wall, it will form a natural espalier, with branches fanning out to create patterns. Oval to elliptical leaves to 2" long, densely set on branches. Red fruit. Evergreen shrub. Partial shade-full shade. Zones 4-9, 14-24.

SAXIFRAGA

arendsii 'Purple Robe': "Purple Robe Saxifraga". Compact spreading mounds send up thin stems with tiny flowers in shades of crimson. Mossy evergreen foliage. Excellent for rock gardens or edging. Sun to partial shade. Height 8".

paniculata 'Peter Pan': "Peter Pan Mossy Saxifraga". A compact Mossy Saxifraga with a cushion of dense, dissected leaves with carmine red buds that open to bright pink flowers on short stems. Blooms April to June. Full sun to partial shade. Height 4-6"; spread 8".

paniculata 'Triumph': "Triumph Mossy Saxifraga". A compact version of Mossy Saxifraga with dark red flowers. Keeps a dense compact habit. Height 6-9"; spread 12".

SCABIOSA

columbaria 'Butterfly Blue': "Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower". Longer blooming than many varieties, these hardy perennials provide a continuous show of flowers from April - November. It's flowers are an intense lavender blue, fading to white in the center. Because of their particularly nice mounding form & free-blooming habit, these are good in beds, especially as front borders. Great as cut flowers or in containers. They are also attractive to butterflies. Full sun - partial shade. Height 8-15".

SCAEVOLA

hybrid 'New Wonder': "New Wonder Fan Flower". Enjoy hundreds of blue fan flowers on vigorous, trailing dark green stems. More compact & symmetrical than its predecessor 'Blue Wonder', this one loves summer heat & lots of light.

SEQUOIA

sempervirens 'Aptos Blue': "Aptos Blue Coastal Redwood". Evergreen tree. Coast redwood is the tallest of the world's trees; Some individuals in the wild are over 350' tall. Fine landscaping tree - almost entirely pest free & almost always fresh looking & woodsy smelling. In its native range, a redwood tree grows rapidly (3-5' a year in its early years), but will reach only about 70-90' tall, 15-30' wide in 25 years. Typically forms a symmetrical pyramid of soft looking, dense blue-green foliage on nearly horizontal branches with drooping branchlets. Small (½-1½") roundish brown cones. Red-brown, fibrous-barked trunk goes straight up. Grow singly or in grove. Best planting location is in or directly next to a lawn for regular moisture. Full sun - light shade. Zones 4-9, 14-24.

sempervirens 'Los Altos': "Los Altos Coastal Redwood". Evergreen tree. Coast redwood is the tallest of the world's trees; Some individuals in the wild are over 350' tall. Fine landscaping tree - almost entirely pest free & almost always fresh looking & woodsy smelling. In its native range, a redwood tree grows rapidly (3-5' a year in its early years), but will reach only about 70-90' tall, 15-30' wide in 25 years. Typically forms a symmetrical pyramid of dark green leaves on horizontal, arching branches. Small, (½-1½") roundish brown cones. Red-brown, fibrous-barked trunk goes straight up. Grow singly or in grove. Best planting location is in or directly next to a lawn for regular moisture. Full sun - light shade. Zones 4-9, 14-24.

sempervirens 'Soquel': "Soquel Coastal Redwood". Symmetrical pyramid shape formed by sturdy, horizontal branches that arch gracefully. Bluish-green foliage offers a fine, feathery texture. Excellent yard tree. Evergreen. Full sun. Fast grower to 60-70' tall, 25-30' wide. Zones 7-9.

sempervirens 'Woodside Blue': "Woodside Blue Coastal Redwood". Evergreen tree. Coast redwood is the tallest of the world's trees; Some individuals in the wild are over 350' tall. Fine landscaping tree - almost entirely pest free & almost always fresh looking & woodsy smelling. In its native range, a redwood tree grows rapidly (3-5' a year in its early years), but will reach only about 70-90' tall, 15-30' wide in 25 years. They have an irregular habit, with branches that tend to droop, & need careful training when young to establish good form. Foliage is nearly as blue as a Colorado Blue Spruce. Small (½-1½") roundish brown cones. Red-brown, fibrous-barked trunk goes straight up. Grow singly or in grove. Best planting location is in or directly next to a lawn for regular moisture. Full sun - light shade. Zones 4-9, 14-24.

SILENE

'Rolly's Favorite': "Catchfly or Campion". Pink star-shaped flowers with white centers i summer. Height 18-24". Full sun. Use in borders or in a bed. Hardy to zone 3.

SIMPLY SALAD

'Alfresco Mix': Red & green leaf lettuces with arugula, endive, & radicchio give a true Mediterranean flavor & look. Full sun in cool weather, partial shade as temperatures warm. Height & spread to 12".

'City Garden Mix': A traditional mix of red & green lettuces that are easy on the palate. Full sun in cool weather, partial shade as temperatures warm. Height & spread to 12".

'Global Gourmet Mix': Red & green leaf lettuces & Asian greens like tatsoi make a mix of ASian flavors great in salads or stir fry. Full sun in cool weather, partial shade as temperatures warm. Height & spread to 12".

SOLANUM

jasminoides: "Potato Vine". Attractive, shrubby twining climber gives an almost perpetual display of showy blue-tinged white blossoms. Good ornamental cover for fences or walls, or growing across lattice for shade. Semi-evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Fast grower, stems to 20-25' long. Zones 9-11.

SOLLYA

heterophylla: "Australian Bluebell Creeper". A climbing, evergreen shrub. Bright blue bell-shaped flowers bloom in the summer.  Plant in sun on coast or part shade. Drought tolerant once established. Height to 3', but with support will grow to 6' tall or higher. Hardy to 20-25ºF. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

SPIRAEA

japonica 'Goldmound': "Goldmound Spiraea". One of the best of the low growing, deciduous shrubs. 'Goldmound' has vibrant golden Spring foliage that cools to a yellowish green in Summer then a rich, yellowish orange in fall. Pink flowers are added to the color palette in May & June. Great color addition to the shrub or perennial border or for brightening the container garden. Grow in full sun for best bloom & foliage color. Deciduous. Moderate growth to 2-3' tall & 4' wide.

japonica 'Neon Flash': "Neon Flash Spiraea". Incredible color in both foliage & flowers earned awards for this recent Japanese discovery. New growth is tinted purple turning to green as it ages. Entire plant becomes dark burgundy with cold in autumn. Flowers are bright red reoccurring over an extended season from late spring into early fall. Dense mounding habit is tidy & versatile, with high tolerance for snow damage. Deciduous shrub. Full sun. Fast growth to 3' tall & wide. Zone 4-9.

japonica 'Walbuma' (P.P.#9363): "Magic Carpet Spiraea". Award-winning, three-season dwarf shrub that offers vibrant foliage & flower color. Bright gold foliage is accented with striking red leaf tips. Early spring flowers are deep pink-purple that cover the plant over a long period. In autumn, foliage changes to russet tones that retain their beauty to the holidays. Low spreading habit is ideal filler or groundcover. Deciduous shrub. Full sun. Medium to fast growth to 18" tall & 2' wide. Zones 4-9.

x. bulmalda 'Anthony Waterer': "Dwarf Pink Bridal Wreath, Anthony Waterer Spiraea". Flat-topped heads of rosy pink flowers cover the top of this dwarf shrub, backed by bright green foliage. Attractive new growth is reddish purple. Use this small plant in the foreground of shrub borders. Deciduous. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate growing to 3-5' tall & wide. Zones 4-9.

x. bumalda 'Goldflame': "Goldflame Spiraea". Attractive bronzy new growth in Spring matures to a soft yellow-green handsomely backing the crimson blooms in Summer. Fall foliage color is coppery-orange. Great in the foreground of shrub borders. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 3-4' tall, spreads wider.

x. bulmalda 'Monhub' (P.P.#5834): "Limemound® Spiraea". Bright lemon yellow foliage with a russet tinge matures to lime green on a compact mounding form. Light pink flowers. Fall foliage color is orange-red on red stems. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 3' tall, 6' wide. Zones 3-9.

STACHYS

byzantina 'Silver Carpet': (S. lanata, S. olympica) "Lamb's Ear". Perennial. All zones. Full sun - partial shade. Infrequent water. Soft, thick, white-wooly, rather tongue-shaped leaves grow densely on spreading, 1-1½' stems. Rain smashes it down, makes it mushy. Frost damages leaves. Cut back in spring. Use for contrast with dark green & different shaped leaves such as those of strawberry or some sedums. Good edging plant for paths, flower bed borders; highly effective edging for bearded iris. Excellent groundcover under high-branching oaks. This variety does not produce flowers.

STRELITZIA

nicolai: "Giant Bird Of Paradise". Highly prized evergreen perennial creates tree-like bold clumps. Long stalked blue-green leaves to 6' are held in fan-like formation. The huge bird-like flowers have white heads with blue tongues. Full sun. Slow growing to 25-30' high, 15' wide. Zones 9-11.

reginae: "Bird Of Paradise". Tropical looking evergreen perennial valued for its unique bird-like orange, blue, & white flower heads. Long-lasting cut flowers. Used as an accent, especially on patios or near pools. Good in containers. Full sun-partial shade. Slow-growing clumps 3-5' tall, can be as wide or wider. Zones 9-11.

SUCCULENTS

Echeveria agavoides: "Carpet Echeveria". This succulent is a 12" wide x 6" tall tight rosette of fleshy, apple-green leaves with reddish edges & terminal spine. The red flowers have a yellow tip & bloom in the spring through early summer. It prefers sun in cooler gardens but will also take considerable shade & is hardy to about 15-20ºF.

Echeveria elegans: "Hens & Chicks". Tight grayish white rosettes to 4" across, spreading freely by offsets. Pink flowers lined in yellow, in clusters to 8" long. Useful for pattern planting, edging, containers. Can burn in hot summer sun. Sun-partial shade. Sunset zones 8,9,12-24.

Echeveria 'Imbricata': "Hens & Chicks". A popular & vigorous succulent. Tight, 4-8" wide rosettes of flat grey-green leaves that form offsets freely to form large solid clumps 4-6" tall when mature. It produces red & yellow flowers in the spring & early summer. Full sun-partial shade. Drought & deer tolerant. Zones 9-11. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

Echeveria 'Rosendale': "Hens & Chicks". This succulent is a 3-4" tall x 3-4" wide rosette that offset. It has orange/yellow flowers. Summer bloomer. Plant in full sun to light shade.

Echeveria secunda: "Hens & Chicks". A succulent that forms attractive clumps under 6" tall of small tight rosettes of short blue gray leaves & in late spring appear flowers on 1" tall arching stems. The flowers are fairly large compared to the plant & have red calyces & yellow petals, giving them a bi-colored appearance. A hint of pink on older leaves & leaf margins is evident, primarily in winter. Plant in full sun to light shade in a well drained soil & irrigate occasionally. This tight clustered plant freely produces offsets & in the right situation, it can form a large planting.

Graptoveria 'Debbie': "Ghost Plant". Lavender foliage. 6-8" low shrub. 6" rosettes that offset. White flower with a carmine center in summer. Full sun to light shade.

Sedum dasphyllum: "Stonecrop". Native to the Mediterranean region. Forms a low (1 ½-4 ½" high) mat that spread to 1' or wider. Gray-green, 1/8-1/4" leaves are densely packed on stems. Blooms in summer, bearing white flowers with pink streaks. Partial shade. Sunset zones 2-24,H1,H2.

Sedum makinoi 'Ogon': "Golden Japanese Stonecrop". Brilliant, solid golden-yellow foliage is flushed with pink making a striking color accent in rock gardens, rock walls, as a pathway filler or as groundcover. Part shade. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Low mat-forming to 2" tall; 8-12" wide. Moderate grower. Insignificant yellow flowers in summer. Drought tolerant. Zones 7-9.

Sedum palmeri: "Palmer's Sedum". Low growing, succulent that can be used as a groundcover in a small area. Forms bright blue-green rosettes to 5-6" across. Offsets freely to form a small shrub to 6-12" tall. Deep golden-yellow, star-shaped flowers in the spring. Drought & shade tolerant. Partial shade. USDA zones 7-10. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

Sedum spurium 'Fuldaglut': "Fuldaglut Stonecrop'. Green-bronzy-red leaves turning burgundy in the fall. Rosy star-shaped flowers in the summer. Vigorous grower. Mat-forming evergreen. Height 3-4". Full sun. Zones 4-9.

Sedum spurium 'Tricolor': "Tricolor Stonecrop". Tiny green leaves, edged in pink & cream. Soft pink flowers in summer. Fairly slow grower. Height 3-4';12-18" spread. Full sun-partial shade. Zones 4-9.

Sempervivum 'Suave Rose': "Houseleek". 2" tall. 2-3", green with purple blush rosettes that offset. Plant in full sun to light shade.

SUTERA (BACOPA)

cordata 'Abunda™' Series: The best basal-branching & heat tolerance of any Sutera. Big, beautiful blooms with yellow centers over dark green foliage look great in baskets & mixed combos. Blooms early Spring, Spring, Autumn. Mounding habit. 8-12" tall & wide. Full sun. Hardy to 28ºF.

          'Colossal Sky Blue': Sky blue blooms with yellow center over dark green foliage.

          'Colossal White': White blooms with yellow centers over dark green foliage.

          'Giant White': Large, white blooms over dark green foliage.

hybrid 'Giant Snowflake Improved': An instant hit with both gardeners & growers, Sutera is incredibly vigorous & versatile. It's living carpet growth is unbeatable for filling those inevitable bare spots & spicing up small pots. Enormous flowers & a cleaner, brighter white color. Full sun-partial shade. Height 3-5". Zones 9-11.

TECOMARIA

capensis: "Cape Honeysuckle". Vine or shrub. If tied to a support, can scramble to 15-30'; with hard pruning, makes an upright shrub, 6-8' tall, 4-5' wide. Shiny dark green leaflets give it a fine-textured look. Brilliant orange-red flowers in compact clusters appear from fall into spring. Takes wind & salt air. Use as an espalier, bank cover, or coarse barrier hedge. Little water is needed. Zones 12,13,20-24.

TEUCRIUM

chamaedrys 'Nanum': "Dwarf Germander". Perennial. A low growing groundcover with dark green foliage & dark pink flowers in early summer. Forms a thick mat about 4-6" tall with a spread of up to 3'. Does well in both full sun & partial shade. Good for planting under roses & other shrubs. Attract beneficial insects. Drought tolerant. Sunset zones 2-24. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

chamaedrys 'Prostratus': "Creeping Germander". Dark glossy green, rounded leaves on woody stems form a thick cover 8-10" tall & up to 3' wide. Spikes of rosy lavender pink flowers bloom in spring & summer. Full sun. Attracts bees. Drought tolerant. Sunset zones 2-24.

fruticans: "Bush Germander". Loose, silvery-stemmed plant to 4-8' tall & wide, (or wider). Gray-green 1¼" long leaves are silvery white undersides, giving plant an overall silvery gray appearance. Blooms almost year-round, bearing lavender-blue flower spikes at branch ends. Thin & cut back before Spring growth begins. Mediterranean native with aromatic foliage & whorls of little flowers. These are tough plants that endure poor, rocky soils; they can't stand wet or poorly drained soils but will tolerate regular watering where drainage is good. Full sun. Zones 4-24. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.

fruticans 'Azureum': "Azure Blue Germander". Gray green leaves, silvery white below back the rare color of deep blue flowers in the garden, a darker blue than other Germanders. Tolerates poor, rocky soils, performs best in well drained soils. Evergreen. Full sun. Fast shrubby grower to 4-6' tall & wide. Zones 8-9.

majoricum (aroanium): "Germander". 4" tall groundcover, spread 2' or more. Full sun. Well-drained soil. No added fertilizer needed. Tiny gray-green leaves are fragrant when touched. Masses of rich purple flowers up to six months. Hardy to 0°F.

THUJA

occidentalis 'Emerald': (T. o. 'Smaragd') "Emerald Arborvitae". Narrow, densely branched pyramidal form displaying rich emerald green foliage. Holds its foliage color throughout winter. Excellent evergreen hedge or screening plant. Full sun. Moderate grower to 15' tall, 3-4' wide. Zones 4-8.

THYMUS

vulgaris: "English Thyme, Common Thyme". Variable plant to 1' high, 2' wide, with gray-green, narrow to oval leaves. White to lilac flowers in late spring to early summer. Good for edging or as a container plant. Use leaves fresh or dried as a seasoning. Full sun-partial shade. Sunset zones 1-24.

vulgaris argenteus 'Silver Edge': "Common Thyme". Low creeping perennial with leaves edged with creamy white. Full sun - partial shade.

x citriodorus 'Aureus': "Lemon Thyme". Small shrub, 4-12" tall, erect or spreading. Tiny leaves (to 3/8") have lemon scent. Flowers palest purple. Full sun - partial shade.

TRACHELOSPERMUM

asiaticum: "Asian Star Jasmine". Vigorous twining or sprawling shrubby vine displays small, fragrant creamy-yellow flowers. A tightly branched ground cover, or give it support to climb fence, trellis, arbor. Good in cascading planters. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. As a ground cover; 1-2' high, spreading to 10-12' & more. Zones 7-11.

jasminoides: "Star Jasmine". Beautiful evergreen vine prized or its very fragrant, star-shaped white flowers. Trains on posts, walls, or trellises, or use as a fast growing shrubby ground cover. Good container plant in cold climates. Full sun - partial shade. Vine with 18-20' twining branches 1-2' tall. Zones 8-11.

jasminoides 'Sassy': "Sarsaparilla Jasmine". Fragrant, root beer scented, white flowers. Numerous flowers in Spring. Bronzy new growth. Low maintenance. Spreading habit, useful as a groundcover. Frost tolerant. Height 12-18" tall by 12-24" wide. Sun or shade. Zones 8b-11.

TRISTANIA

laurina 'Elegant': "Water Gum". Slow growing, rather formal-looking plant with conical, dense crown. Mahogany colored bark peels off, revealing satiny white new bark beneath. 'Elegant' has broad leaves that are red when they emerge, turn green only when shaded by later growth. Clusters of small, faintly fragrant yellow flowers appear in late spring or early summer. Seedpods are like those of Eucalyptus but much smaller. To 10' tall & 5' wide at 8 years old; may eventually reach 45' or taller & 30' wide.

TULBAGHIA

violacea: "Lavender Society Garlic". As the more sociable member of the onion family, Lavender Society Garlic offers attractive clusters of lavender-colored, star-shaped blooms borne over narrow, blue-green leaves. Leaves & flower stems have a pleasing garlic fragrance. Perfect for adding a variety of form & color to the mixed border. Herbaceous perennial. Full sun. Moderate growth to 12" tall & wide. Zones 8-10.

violacea 'Tricolor': "Tri-Color Society Garlic". Dainty heads of lilac-pink flowers on stalks rising above blue-gray grass-like foliage having thin white margins. New growth has pink tinge in early spring. Brushing against plants gives a garlic-like fragrance. Evergreen. Full sun. Vigorous growing clumps to 1' wide, foliage to 1' tall, flower stalks to 2'. Zones 7-11.

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