ACHILLEA
The yarrows are valuable garden plants because of their long season
of bloom and ease of culture. The showy, flat-headed flower clusters
are effective in the garden. Attractive, finely-divided, aromatice foliage.
Most flower in early summer and prefer to grow in full sun. Zone 4.
Creamy Very large flower heads are creamy-yellow over lush mounds of ferny
green foliage. 24" high. We always receive a number of favorable comments
on this yarrow.
Snowsprite
By far the best white yarrow we've
grown. It has larger flat heads of pure white blooms over dissected
green foliage. The habit is compact and non spreading.
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AJUGA
Catlin's Giant
In general I'm not a huge fan of Ajugas, but this robust selection impresses
me with its large, luxuriant, glossy, bronze leaves. And then in late
spring the impressive deep blue/purple flowers are carried above the
dense mats I really take notice. It is a vigorous plant, quickly spreading
by runners to make a weed smothering mat a partial shade. Hardy to zone
5. Grow near ASTILBE, HEUCHERA, HOSTA, PERSICARIA
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AQUILEGIA
The
intricate, beautiful flowers of the columbines range from tiny alpines
to tall plants for the border. All appreciate light shade and regular
summer water. Zone 4. Grow with CAMPANULA, GEUM, GERANIUM, HEUCHERA,
PULMONARIA.
vulgaris
clematiflora We're proud of our collection of columbines which
we have selected and grown over the years. The spurless (or nearly so)
columbines are one of my favorite perennials. The flat, nodding flowers
are handsomely displayed in tall branching stems well above the foliage
for a long period in late spring. They come in a variety of colors,
ranging from white, pink, purple,
roseand burgundy-red. You may
specify color but it's not 100% guaranteed they will come true despite
collecting seed from isolated groups. 30"-36" tall.
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afra Makes a ferny, gray-green shrub 4-5' tall. The finely dissected leaves are pleasingly pungent. Hardy to at least 20°. Very tough and drought tolerant.
canescens A filigree of silver. Tufts of threadlike leaves cloth
the decumbent woody stems. Growing to 15" high and to 30" wide this provides lovely silver highlights in the border or mediterranean
garden. This is one of the best silver foliaged plants. Hardy to zone
6.
absinthium Huntington A fast growing, silver leaved, shrubby artemisia. Quickly growing to 5-6' tall and nearly as wide. The silky, silvery leaves are delicately incised. Mor upright and not as wide spreading as the ubiquitous Powis Castle.
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ASTER
From this large genus we have selected, besides a few large flowered
forms, several of the smaller flowered species. Asters are wonderful
perennials. For me they represent the end of a long hot summer. They're
beautiful plants which should be seen in more gardens. Not demanding,
they will do well in sun or part shade. Divide every few years. Zone
4. Grow with GRASSES, HELIANTHUS, RUDBECKIA, SOLIDAGO, SALVIA.
Bill's
Big Blue This very fine aster was named by Bay Area nurseryman
Ed Carmen. The sturdy, erect stems are clothed in healthy looking
narrow leaves and are topped with long sprays of medium blueflowers.
An excellent cut flower blooming in mid Sept. into October. It spreads
into a large clump. 4'-6'H x 4'-5'W
cordifolius
Stems bearing heart-shaped leaves erupt into a haze of small violet-blue
flowers in September. 3'-4'. Likes some shade.
Little
Carlow Makes a billowy mass of 1" single, dark violet-blue
flowers 4' high and 2' across. We have had many favorable comments on
this aster. Requested by a number of garden designers.
divaricatus Forms a loose plant of wiry, dark purple stems
which are crowned in early autumn with a profusion of small, gold
eyed, white stars. Prefers a shady site with moderate water. A nice
woodland ground cover. 20"H x 24"W.
Fanny's
Aster (novae-angliae) Woody stems construct a dome offoliage
30" high and 3' wide, covered in September with soft lavender-blue
flowers. Very nice.
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Frikarti Jungfrau One of the three of the original Frikarti
hybrids ('Eiger', 'Jungfrau', and 'Monch') that is little known in
gardens today. It is an excellent perennial differing from the other
hybrids by being more compact and upright with deeper colored blooms
of lavender-blue. It blooms from July through October and grows 24"
high and 15" wide.
lateriflorus
Coombe Fishacre A lovely aster with light pink single blooms that
make a pillow of pink in September. 3-4'H x 3'W.
lateriflorus
Lady in Black Another excellent selection of A. lateriflorus,
with very dark, purplish leaves on a plant that is larger and more
vigorous than 'Prince'. Long, arching stems carry sprays of small
pinky-mauve flowers in September. Very nice. Grows 6'H x 4'W.
lateriflorus
Prince Similar to A. lat. Horizontalis but the stems
and leaves have a decidedly more purple cast. Grows 3'H x 3'W.
Late
Flowering species At this time we have no name for thiswonderful
aster. In our neighbor's country garden it has made a thicket of strong
woody stems up to 8' tall. The top 3' of each stem is a branched spray
of lavender-blue daisies. It makes a fountain of color all of November
and early December, and the flowers last for many days when cut. Spreads
vigorously (runs) into a large clump.
Our
Latest One (novae-angliae) Introduced by Montrose Nursery
a number of years ago, it grabbed my attention to see its arching
stems,a mass of deep violet-blue flowers in October, set off against
the tawny stems of Miscanthus. Grows 3-4' high and 3-4' wide.
Pink
Star I highly recommend
this aster. The stiff branching stems are covered with pretty pink,
narrow petaled flowers . The pink being not too bright nor too pale.
Flowers for most of September. 36"H X 30"W.
pringlei
'Monte Cassino In late September, from large clumps of fine narrow leaves, the 3-4' stems
open into sprays of fine white daisies. Naturally, it makes a great
cut flower.
sedifolius Snow Flurry
A unique habit for an aster the prostrate plant is only 4"-6" high.
From the central crown the prostrate branches lay flat on the ground
making a mat 3' across. In September it is a blanket of tiny white
flowers. This is an amazing aster and should find many uses growing
among rocks, spilling over walls or in the front of the border.
sp.
Cape Cod The long sprays of small, single white flowers make
fine cut flowers in September. Grows 4' high. The lower portion
of the stems are clothed with long, narrow leaves. Blooms a few
weeks earlier than 'Monte Cassino'.
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ASTRANTIA The astrantias have a quiet charm with their beautifully designed flowers.
These delicate blooms consist of wide bracts forming a loose collar
around the dome-shaped cluster of tiny florets. They grow best in part
shade preferring a soil amended with organic matter. In these conditions
they make leafy clumps 18"-24" across and as high. In our hot, dry climate
astrantias struggle unless placed in the coolest part of the garden.
Hardy to zone 5.
major In early summer the elegant white flowers, held on branched wiry stems are carried over the lush green foliage. The selection we grow has
large white flowers and performs well in our climate.
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BERGENIA
ciliata Winter
Begonia. The foliage of this bergenia is, unike its glossy leaved brethren,
softly hairy which gives it more of a tender begonia appearance. Slowly
spreading, with spikes of soft rose-pink flowers, the foliage is herbaceous,
turning red in the fall before dormancy. An easily grown, small scale
groundcover for partial to full shade. Hardy to zone 6.
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CALAMINTHA
Aromatic plants with whorls of small, two-lipped flowers in airy
sprays and small fragrant leaves. Easy to grow, they appreciate a bit
of shade in our hot summers. Zone 5. Grow with AQUILEGIA, CAMPANULA,
GERANIUM, BERGENIA.
nepeta
var. nepetoides My favorite of the calaminthas, is a wonderful
plant in the garden. This selection becomes a shrubby little plant
with tiny, glossy, deep green, mint scented leaves. It produces masses
of flowers on upright panicles July through the fall. They appear
white but are actually a pale lilac which becomes more evident in
the autumn. Does not spread or seed about. A clean, fresh plant to
tuck in anywhere. 16"H x 12"W.
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CALYLOPHUS
drummondii A
Texas native recently introduced, is proving to be a durable, beautiful
plant in the garden. The brilliant, clear yellow, 2" flowers open for
several months May-July. Low compact growth to 8" high and 12" across.
Full sun and drought tolerant. Foliage is fine textured. Excellent to
use with other low drought tolerant plants i.e. zauschneria, lavenders,
salvia coahuliensis, thymes. Hardy to zone 6.
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CARYOPTERIS
Blue Spirea. Late summer flowering subshrubs in the verbena family.
They are best kept neat by hard pruning in early spring. Will grow in
any soil in sun to light shade. Very drought tolerant. Zone 5. Grow
with AGASTACHE, LAVENDER, NEPETA, PHLOMIS, SEDUM, GRASSES.
incana Quite different than the more commonly grown C. clandonensis hybrids. This has ovate, gray-green, tomentose leaves along the stiff,
upright stems. In late summer and early fall it becomes a haze of
intense violet-blue flowers. Very showy in late August through September,
and the butterflies love it! Zone 6.
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CENTAUREA
simplicicaule Makes
a dense, silvery-grey mat of deeply cut leaves. The showy lavender-pink
flowers are produced on 10" stems in late spring. Easily grown
infull sun in well drained soils. It is useful in rock gardens, edging
along paths or even used in flagstone crevices.
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CROCOSMIA
These make increasing clumps of swordlike leaves from bulbous roots.
In mid to late summer the slender flower stalks arch above the leaves
with their stunning flowers. They appreciate a little protection from
the intense sun in hotter climates and grow best in soils that do not
become too dry. Favored by hummingbirds.
Lady
Hamilton Strong, vigorous plants display their large, apricot-orange
flowers in August and September. 24" high
Solfatarre
This beautiful plant is a harmonious blend between the bronzy-green
leaves and the warm, golden-apricot flowers held in 18" sprays. A
slow growing crocosmia that is not as vigorous as other cultivars.
It blooms in July/August.
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DIERAMA
Angel's Fishing Rod. A small genus in the Iridacea from South Africa.
They make large clumps of long, narrow leaves arising from fleshy corms.
Their desirability comes from the ethereal wands of pendent bells. Dieramas
prefer rich, well drained soils in full sun to partial shade with regular
summer water. Zone 6.
pulcherrimum
In mid summer along the long arching stems dangle the bright, rosy-purple
bell-shaped flowers. An elegant perennial, it can take a year or two
to become established and reach flowering size. Foliage grows 3' tall
while the flowering stems reach 4'-6' depending on climate and conditions.
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DIANTHUS
(see separate dianthus listing)
DIGITALIS
mertonensis This short lived perennial sends up 3' stalks in May and is packed with beautiful crushed strawberry pink flowers. Easy and very satisfying.
thapsii Foxgloves
are familiar with their large, tubular flowers, arranged in tall spires.
Typically thought of as requiring shade and moisture this species withstands
more sun and drier conditions. Native to rocky slopes in Spain, it makes
small clumps of slightly hairy leaves. Shrubby in appearance, Digitalis
thapsii produces a number of short 20" stalks hung with large,
soft pink flowers. This species of foxglove has performed well in the
dry, dappled shade of our native oaks. A very durable and staisfying
perennial foxglove. Grows 18" wide and 24" high. Hardy to
zone 6
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EPIMEDIUM Bishops Hat. Valuable, attractive ground cover plants for shady situations with heart-shaped leaves gracefully held on wiry stems. The delicate sprays of beautiful flowers appear with the young leaves in early spring. To better reveal the flowers, remove the previous seasons leaves in the winter. Many epimediums will grow in fairly dry shade, yet will cover more quickly in good soils with regular water. We have a number in limited supply: Red Queen, White Queen, Queen Esta, Milky Way.
x cantabrigiense A strong grower with delicate, lustrous foliage. The small flowers are pinkish-orange. Very dependable it makes an excellent ground cover.
pinnatum subsp colchicum A strong, rugged epimedium with very showy, clear yellow flowers on 12" stems.
x warleyense The flowers are a unique color of glowing orange-red. This is another strong grower that spreads fairly rapidly.
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ERODIUM
These free flowering dwarf members of the Geranium family are fine rock
garden plants. All they require is a sunny spot with well drained soil.
Zone 6. Grow with FESTUCA, CENTAUREA, DIANTHUS, TEUCRIUM.
chrysanthum
A charming species with striking,
finely divided, silvery leaves. In early summer the papery, pale yellow
flowrs are held in branching sprays. This species is dioecious, that
is the male and female flowers are born on seperate plants.
Natasha A long blooming, easy to grow erodium for the rock garden
or raised container. Beautiful, finely cut leaves are silvery glaucous
above and green underneath. The flowers are pale pink with a purple
blotch on the base of the upper petals and are produced throughout
the summer. Very cheerful.
Spanish Eyes An excellent selection made by erodium connoisseur
Allan Robinson. Extremely floriferous, it always seems to be in flower.
The large flowers, light pink with attractive deeper veining, are
very showy. 10"H x 12"W.
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ERIGERON
x Moerheim A carefree, floriferous plant that has many uses.
It is effective when used to billow from nooks and crannies, out of
walls, along garden steps, or in mixed container plantings. And always
seems to be in bloom with its masses of small, finely rayed, lavender
daisies. Very drought tolerant, it will grow in full sun to light shade.
Grows 8" high and 15" across. Zone 7.
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EUPATORIUM
rugosum Chocolate
I enjoy this plant during the growing season for it's
striking purple foliage and look forward to the clusters of white
flowers in September. And to further enamor this plant to me were the
quantities of butterflies and insect life it attracted making it all
the more a worthwhile plant in the garden. It will grow in sun or light
shade and like other Eupatoriums appreciates regular water. Grows to
3'-4' tall and 24" wide. It is best to cut it back halfway during the summer to
keep it more compact.
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EUPHORBIA
Widely variable in shape and form, most of the Spurges have large flower
heads consisting of showy bracts surrounding the small flowers. Even
when not in flower euphorbias add greatly to the garden with their strong
structure. With the shrubby varieties cut out the old flower stems as
the flower heads fade. This encourages new growth and also prevents
unwanted seedlings. Be careful to avoid contact with the milky sap.
It can be an irritant, especially around the eyes (this from personal
experience). The shrubby species (x martinii, nicaeensis, rigida, sequieriana,
wulfenii) are frequently used in Mediterranean
landscapes where they need only occasional summer water. The herbaceous
species are best situated with other border plants receiving regular
summer water.
characius
Portuguese Velvet This form of E. characius makes compact
plants with the greyish leaves covered in a fine down of silver
hairs, lending a soft look to the plants. The arresting, slim cylinders
of dark (nearly black) eyed, green flowers are produced in mid spring.
Grows 24"-30"H and 24"W. Full sun to light shade. Zone 7.
characius
Wulfenii
Makes a dramatic feature plant in the garden. I find them to be
the most interesting plants in the Spring landscape. Imposing clumps
of erect stems are thickly clothed with narrow, bluish-gray leaves
and crowned in spring with cylindrical, yellow flower heads. Very
tough and drought resistant. They tolerate a surprising amount of
shade, such as under large oak trees. Our plants are seedlings from
large flowered, selections. They grow 3-4' high and 3' across. Hardy
to 5 degrees.
x
martinii One of our favorite perennials, it is attractive all
year. Striking plants in leaf or flower, the sturdy stems are densely
set with leaves of grayish-green tinted bronze. The bronze-red tint
becoming more pronounced in the Fall and Winter giving it great winter
interest. Large, yellow green flower heads, each flower with a dark
eye. Makes full, rounded evergreen bushes 36" high. Hardy to about
5 -10 degrees.
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FILIPENDULA
Handsome plants with airy panicles of small flowers. They grow best
in partial shade in fertile soil that does not become too dry. Zone
3. Grow with ASTILBE, BERGENIA, HOSTA, LYSIMACHIA, PERSICARIA, VIOLAS.
ulmaria
Aurea Makes a most effective foliage plant for the shady garden.
Valued for its vivid golden-yellow divided leaves. Insignificant white
clusters of flowers.
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purpurea
An
excellent perennial that makes bold, leafy clumps 2'-3' tall of deep
green, palmate leaves. The reddish stems are topped in early summer
by large flat clusters of brilliat cerise flowers. The plants increase
slowly.
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FUCHSIA
magellanica The following are hardy varieties of fuchsias with delicate
redand purple flowers and graceful habits. These fuchsias have a long
season of bloom, from July through October. Shrubby in mild climates,
herbaceous in areas with cold winters. Partial shade. Don't grow these
in too much shade as they do like some sun to bloom well. They do very
well as container plants. Zone 6.
Aurea
A striking, strong grower with small golden-yellow leaves and lots
of delicate red flowers. Grows 3' tall and as wide.
Gracilis
Forms a dense thicket of graceful stems with red veined dark greenleaves. Vibrant crimson flowers summer and fall. 3'-4' H x 3' W.
Versicolor
A most pleasing foliage plant. Long arching stems with the new growth
of coppery-pink becoming creamy-grey as the season advances. The stunning
bright red flowers are set off beautifully against this background.
Will grow to 3' high and nearly as wide.
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GERANIUM
An extremely enjoyable and rewarding genus to grow in the garden. Theirmounding habit of maple-lobed leaves is always attractive, and the beautiful
flowers are freely produced. Some of the flowers are subtle and delicately
marked, while others are quite vibrant. All the geraniums are easy to
grow. Most like some shade in hot summer climates. Many of the geraniums
look wonderful planted among old roses.
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cantabrigiense Biokovo Very similar in habit to the above
but a bit more spreading. The dainty flowers are white with a hint
of pink, and are poised delicately above the leaves. It is always
attractive.
harveyi
A very interesting geranium from South Africa grown for its glistening,
silky-silver leaves. These small leaves cover the low, spreading plant
making it a choice plant selection for mixed container plantings.
It grows 3"-5" high and spreads to 15" or so. Cut back during the
season to maintain a compact habit or let it spill over walls or containers.
Produces the occasional pink flower. Grow in full sun. Hardiness not
known, but has survived temps into the low 20's.
macrorrhizum
Ingwersen Variety Colonizes to make a dense cover of rounded,
aromatic leaves. The soft pink flowers are held above the low foliage.
This is an excellent geranium for use as a groundcover in full to
light shade. Grows 10" high.
phaeum The Mourning Widow as it is commonly called makes an interesting plant
for a shady spot. The sombre, deep purple blooms flower in late spring
on 18" stems over low leafy clumps. The leaves have dark splotches.
sanguineum
Album Growing to 15" high and to 24" across this geranium carries
its clean white flowers in the early summer. All the G. sanguineum
selections are tolerant plants thriving in hot, sunny positions or
in the partial shade.
sanguineum
Cedric Morris This is probably the largest flowering and most
vigorous of the G. sanguineum selections. The rich green foliage billows
to 18" high and to 30" across. The showy, rose magenta flowers open
mid May, then produce a smattering of bloom throughout the summer.
sanguineum
Nanum A minuscule G. sanguineum growing barely an inch
high with a compact habit to 8Ó across. Small rose-magenta flowers.
Useful to use in crevices in paving instead of the ubiquitous thyme.
sanguineum
var. striatum (lancastriense) Exquisite, pale pink flowers,
veined crimson, over low spreading plants. One of the easiest and
one of the best geraniums. Grows 4" high and 20" across.
Dilys
(procurrens x sanguineum) One of Alan Bremmer's hybrids it
bears small, divided, sanguineum like leaves on low prostrate stems.
The deeply colored red-purple flowers bloom late summer well into
the fall. An attractive plant to weave amongst it neighbors. The leaves
turn reddish in the autumn. Grows 6"-8" high and spreads to 36" wide.
Sun/light shade.
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HELIANTHUS
Sunflowers. Tall imposing perennials providing showy yellow
flowers in late summer and fall. Easily grown in full sun. Zone
4. Grow with ASTER, BOLTONIA, EUPATORIUM, SALVIA, MISCANTHUS, RUDBECKIA,
angustifolius
A very fine fall flowering perennial. This begins to flower in late
September, when the upper part of the slender leafy stems opens up
a multitude of 2"-3" golden-yellow daisies. It is an absolutely glorious
sight in full bloom. Grows to 5'-7' tall.
angustifolius
Mellow Yellow This is quite an amazing plant. Larger and with
a longer flowering period than H. angustifolius, the quantities
of pale yellow daisies open in mid September and last through October.
A fast grower it will attain 8' tall and 5' across in its first season.
It makes an excellent cut flower.
angustifolius
Shorty This selection by WeDu Nurseries is a welcome addition
with its more compact habit and earlier flowering. Though more compact
than the species it still grows to 5'-6'.
Capenoch
Star This sells quickly at our Farmers Market with it's large
4"-5" flowers with the traditional sunflower appearance. Stout, clumping
plants are slow to spread. It flowers late July through September
and grows to 4'-6' tall.
Lemon
Queen A cool looking perennial for the summer border with
its 2" paleyellow daisies on strong stems. It grows quickly to 5'-6'
high and 3'-5' across. One of my favorites of the pale, light yellow
flowers and one of our most popular plants.
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HELICHRYSUM
Genus of annuals, perennials and subshrubs in teh composite family, many
of which are grown for their silver foliage, or for the dried strawflowers.
argyrophyllum
Moe's Gold Perfect 3/4" strawflowers of golden-yellow open on
short stems in the fall over the silvery carpet of small, spoon shaped,
satiny-silver leaves. Easily grown in full sun to light shade where
it grows 4" high and spreads to 30" across. Hardy to about 15°.
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HEUCHERA
Coral Bells. Graceful plants making neat clumps of rounded leaves with
sprays of tiny, urn-shaped flowers on slender stems in late spring and
early summer. Give fertile soil in partial shade. Zone 6. Grow with
AQUILEGIA, GERANIUMS, GEUM, CAMPANULA.
Canyon Blush A low mat forming heuchera with 12" sprays of soft rose-pink bells.
Canyon Delight 15" spires of bright rose-red flowers over low mounding foliage. The Canyon series of Coral Bells was developed by the Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens.
Opal
Another of the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden's introductions. Similar
in vigor to 'Wendy', the sprays on 3' stems carry white bells fading
to light pink.
Wendy
This spectacular heuchera was introduced several years ago by the Rancho
Santa Ana Botanic Garden. It begins blooming in mid spring and continues
well into summer, especially if the old flower stems are removed. The
pink bells are held in large open sprays on 24"-36" stems. A mass planting
is beautiful. 'Wendy' and 'Opal' are fine choices for under planting
with our native oaks.
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KNIPHOFIA
Stately plants with long, grassy leaves and tall spikes closely set
with tubular flowers. Not only are hummingbirds attracted to the flowers
but also orioles can be seen clinging to the flowering stalks. Plant
in fertile, well drained soil. They are reasonably drought tolerant.
Zone 5-6.
Apricot
In mid June the soft, buff-yellow flowers open atop the 3'-4' stems.
A warm, subtle color.
Bee's
Sunset Appropriately named with its dense heads of glowing, yellow-orange
flowers. Not gaudy or garish. Blooms here in late May.
Glow
Early flowering coral-red spikes on 2'-3' stems.
Toffee
Nosed A warm color, the cone of unopened buds is burnt apricot
while the lower half of opened flowers are cream. A very pleasing combination
which mixes well with many plants. The longest flowering of the Kniphofias
we grow. 4'-6' high.
Yellow
Hammer The first to flower in late May with stocky, dense heads
of bright yellow flowers. A strong growing plant to 4' tall.
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Ice
Queen
Stout, slow growing, plants produce strong stems with large white
spikes opening from green buds. Very different and striking in the
garden. Grows 4'-6' tall.
Strawberries & Cream The creamy flowers
open on slender stems from crushed strawberry buds. Delicate growth
to 3' high blooming in July-September.
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LAVENDER
Versatile shrubs useful for associating with perennials, mediterranean
plantings or as small hedges. They prefer full sun. Deservedly popular
with their fragrant leaves and flowers and attractive appearance all
year. Lavenders require good drainage. Most losses occur in the hot
summer months when they receive too much water. Less is better. Zone
5. Grow with EUPHORBIAS, PHLOMIS, ORIGANUM, ROSEMARY, NEPETA, SANTOLINA.
intermedia
Grosso Developed in France this lavender carries deep colored,
violet flowers on long waving stems. This has become a favorite of
Landscape designers for it compact habit, good silver foliage and
season of bloom. It is also the lavender of choice for oil production
in California. Grows 18"- 24".
intermedia
White Spike Long flowering spikes of pure white flowers above the
bushes of silvery leaves. This is a vigorous grower attaining 3' high
and as wide. stoechas pedunculata Spanish lavender. Very showy in late
spring and early summer when the dark purple flowers open in dense,
square-sided spikes, topped with a flag of bright purple bracts. Makes
a compact shrub 30"-36" high and as wide. Hardy to at least 5 degrees.
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LEPECHINA
hastata
One of my favorites of the rugged Lepechinas that is well suited
to garden cultivation. This large plant makes a handsome clump of large,
sage-green leaves. Leaf stems arise from this in late summer and produce
racemes of reddish-purple tubular flowers. We have this planted on our
dry hillside with Phlomis, Rosemarys, Salvias etc. and it looks fresh
all season with little if any water. However it is not fussy and will
tolerate moderate watering. Grow in full sun or light shade. It will
grow to 4' -5' high and 3' across.
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LAVATERA
The following Lavateras are quick growing, soft-stemmed shrubs with
large, downy, grey-green leaves. In the summer they produce lovely,
hollyhock-like flowers. These are showy shrubs that combine well with
perennials. Plant in a warm sunny position. Cut back in the early spring.
Hardy to about 5 degrees. GrowwithBUDDLEIA, HELIANTHUS, NEPETA, SALVIA.
Barnsley The superb selection by Rosemary Very that has pale pink, near white flowers with a rosy-pink center. Grows 6' high.
Bredon Spring The darkest of the Lavateras we grow with spikes of rose-pink flowers in early summer. Grows 5' tall and 4' wide
Rosea Very pleasing, large, soft rose-pink flowers are at least 3" across. The
strongest, and most robust grower of the lavateras with rapid growth to
7' highand nearly as wide.
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LOBELIA
A large genus in the Campanula family of predominately temperate climate
plants. Grow with HEUCHERA, GERANIUMS, STACHYS.
laxiflora
A colony of slender 2' stems set with narrow, dark green leaves.
For weeks in early summer, these are topped with many tubular, red
and yellow flowers, which are favored by hummingbirds. Hardy to
15 degrees. Prefers a bit of shade in hot climates.
.....................................Each $4.50
LONICERA
fragrantissima A plant that definitely whould be more widely grown.This shrubby honeysuckle scents
the nursery on sunny days beginning in late December and continuing
through February with its sweet perfume. The white flowers are set along
the nearly leafless stems of this large fast growing shrub. It will
grow 8'-10' tall and as wide in full sun or light shade. Tolerates many
soils and watering regimes.
..............................................Each $6.00
LYSIMACHIA
ephemerum This is a stately perennial for the shady garden.
It makes strong clumps (it is not invasive) of greyish leaves topped
in mid summer with ethereal spires of small white flowers. Grows 40"
high
. .............................................Each $5.50
MONARDELLA
A genus in the mint family found in the western U.S., predominately
in California. They are a ubiquitous plant seen in many plant communities,
be it the coast range of high in the Sierras. The common name of Coyote
Mint or Mountain Pennyroyal refers to their often strongly scented leaves.
Grow in well drained soil that is not too rich. Grow with native SALVIAS,
MIMULUS, ZAUSCHNERIA and native grasses. Zone 6
villosa
Russian River Slightly hairy, small, deep green leaves have a
powerful mint fragrance. The shrubby plant grows 8" high and
spreads to 24" across. The flowers are pink in dense heads and
attracts a wide array of butterflies. Grow in full sun to partial
shade.
.....................................Each $4.50
NEPETA
Genus in the mint family grown for its aromatic leaves and spikes of
soft, colored, tubular flowers. The following two nepetas prefer climates
with cooler summers than our's.
cataria
Citriodora The clusters of dark lavender
flowers open May-October over the low growing grey-green foliage.
The pungent leaves have a hint of citrus overlaying the 'catnip' scent.
An easy plant that is effectively used spilling out over paths, or
as a repeating element in the front of a border. 6" high and
18" across.
govaniana
A rarely seen species that makes a 3' well-branched plant with soft,
sage-green, strongly scented leaves. The loose spikes of creamy-yellow
flowers open over a long period from midsummer to fall. Prefers cooler
conditions and rich, moisture retentive soils.
...................Each
$4.50
OCIMUM
African Blue Basil Though
a tender, frost sensitive plant, it is well worth growing as an annual
in a border or containers. It makes a bushy plant growing to 2'-3' high
and as wide with glossy leaves that have a definite purple cast, and
is literally covered by short spikes of pink flowers opening from purplish
buds. It is a very fine blending of flower and leaf color. It blooms
May through October and the bees love it!
...................Each
$4.00
ORIGANUM (see separate Origanum listing)
PENSTEMON
Evelyn This
is a wonderful, long blooming penstemon making bushy plants of fine
textured leaves, and continually produces during the summer months a
succession of spikes of light rose-pink flowers. Grows 30" high
and as wide. Hardy to zone 6.
Huntington Pink The sturdy, upright flower stems carry the large, salmon-pink flowers for several months in the summer. Grows 3' high.
...................Each
$4.50
PHLOMIS
Genus of perennials and small shrubs in the mint family. Most from the
Mediterranean. Drought resistant, they are grown for their foliage and
often showy flowers clustered in whorls. Grow with LAVENDER, SANTOLINA,
EUPHORBIA, CISTUS, MISCANTHUS, SALVIAS
fruticosa
A plant not to be without in the mediterranean landscape. The large
sage green leaves are a dominant feature on this woody shrub. The
spectacular whorls of golden yellow flowers rise well above the plant.
Grows 4' high and wide.
fruticosa
Compact Grey This selection is a compact growing shrub with elliptic
shaped, grey leaves which are covered with a fine white felt giving
it a more silver appearance. Shapely plants that are attractive year
round. Zone 7.
russeliana
Slowly spreading, weed smothering clumps (12"-18" high) of large,
hairy leaves are topped by woody 36" stems carrying whorls of rich
yellow flowers in early summer. Leave the flower stalks on after flowering
as the seed heads are very attractive. Zone 4
samia Makes strong clumps of large, hairy, light green leaves about 12" high. In early summer, the flowering stems rise a few feet above the evergreen mound, carrying, mauve-purple flowers. Very adaptable to soils and water regime.
.........................Each
$5.00
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PHYGELIUS
Cape Fuchsia. Handsome, shrubby plants from S. Africa. They all have
showy clusters of tubular flowers. Quite hardy, treat them as subshrubs
in mild areas and herbaceous in cold climates. Hummingbirds like them.
Grow in partial shade. Zone 6.
African
Queen The numerous limber stems bear terminal panicles of showy,
scarlet flowers with yellow throats, midsummer through the fall. Effective
when trained against a wall. Will grow to 3'-4' tall and nearly as
wide.
Sensation
The color of this stunning phygelius is difficult to describe, a blend
of deep red with purple makes for a unique flower color. Vigorous
growth to 3'-4' high and as wide.
Yellow
Trumpet Luxuriant, bright green, leafy foliage continuously sends
forth panicles of cool, creamy-yellow flowers from late spring to
fall. An excellent perennial. Grows 30" high and as wide.
......................Each
$4.50
ROSEMARY
Very useful landscaping plants, they thrive in hot dry situations and
are tolerant of many soils. Extremely drought resistant, they have withstood
our summers in very poor soils with no summer water. Zone 7. Grow with
EUPHORBIAS, PHLOMIS, HALIMIOCISTUS, LAVENDERS, SANTOLINA.
Mozart
A selection made by Ed Carmen. Deep blue flowers on medium sized shrubby
plant. Very nice. Grows 30" x 30".
Silver
Spires A unique variegated rosemary with the leaves prominently
edged in creamy-white which gives the plant a overall silvery appearance.
An upright grower it will grow about 24" high. Makes a distinctive container
specimen.
.....................................Each
$4.50
PULMONARIA
These are wonderful plants for the woodland or shade garden where they
make low clumps of attractive foliage, often mottled with silver. Pulmonarias
are some of the earliest and brightest of perennials to bloom in the
spring. Not fussy as to soil, they require occasional to moderate water
in the summer. They grow about 10" high to 18" wide. Zone 4. Grow with
EPIMEDIUM, FUCHSIA, HELLEBORUS, VIOLETS, DICENTRA.
angustifolia
Intense blue flowers are held over low mounds of dark green leaves
in earliest springs. Makes a low carpet to 8" high. May go dormant
in hot summers.
Benediction Another fine selection from Jerry Flintoff who found this in Loie
Benedict's magical garden. This pulmonaria has showy, deep blue flowers
held in loose clusters on 8" stems over a long period in March-April.
The predominately green leaves have a bit of lighter colored spotting.
longifolia
Dordogne An unusual selection of P. longifolia from the
Dordogne region of France has beautiful foliage. The long narrow leaves
instead of silver spots have long swaths of silver through the leaf.
Blue flowers in tight clusters.
.....................................Each
$5.00
SALVIA
(see separate Salvia listing)
SANTOLINA
Versatile, evergreen shrubs that are very useful in perennial borders,
herb gardens, mediterranean landscapes or as edging plants. Because
of their fine foliage they add considerable texture in the landscape.
Sun loving, they are quite drought resistant. Grow with LAVENDERS, HELIANTHEMUM,
SALVIAS, ORIGANUMS, ROSEMARY.
chamaecyparissus
Compacta A dwarf, slow growing, silver foliage santolina, growing
to 12"-18" high and 18"-24" wide. A fine edging plant or effectively
planted in groups in the Dry Garden to create soft swaths of silver-grey.
Small yellow flower heads. The least temperamental of the many santolinas
we've grown.
neopolitana Edward Bowles Forms a rounded plant with feathery gray-green leaves. This selection has pale, primrose flower heads in late spring early summer. Grows 30: high and as wide.
.....................................Each $4.50
STACHYS
Variable
plants in the Mint family grown for their attractive foliage and showy
flowers.
albotomentosa
A
unique plant for flower color, habit and foliage fragrance. Low growing
(16") and outwardly spreading
(to 3') with felty, grey-green leaves, the stems terminating in long
tapers of pale, salmon coloredflowers.
Will grow in light shade to full sun and is hardy to about 15°.
macrantha
Makes
lush, slowyl spreading clump of bright green, scalloped edged leaves.
The large, rosy- mauve, funnel-shaped
flowers are held in whorls on 18" stems. It will grow in full to
partial shade. This very attractive
plant is adaptable to a variety of soils and amount of water. Hardy
to zone 4.
officinalis
Makes
attractive, tight clumps of rich green leaves. The tubular flowers are
held in tight, bottle-brush-like
spikes on 30" stems. All of the S. officinalis selections are showy
perennials that flower over a long
period in mid summer. They grow best in partial shade and are not the
least bit fussy as to soil or amount
of water.
Alba
Bright white flowers (which bumblebees love) on 24" stems.
Rosea
Warm pink flowers on 20" stems.....................Each
$4.50TEUCRIUM
marum
Cat Thyme. I remember visiting, in the 70's, the late plantsman, Ray
Williams' garden in Watsonville CA, and seeing this Teucrium for the
first time. He grew it under a sturdy wire cage. "To keep the cats out"
he said. He told us if the cats did get into it and were given the chance
to sample the leaves they would run up and down the telephone poles.
Other than those side effects it is an effective plant in the rock garden
or mixed with other low, drought tolerant plants with its tiny, silvery
leaves that are powerfully scented. The small flowers are a bright magenta-purple.
Its grows 12" high and 8" across. Hardy to about 10 degrees.
......................Each
$4.50
TRICYRTIS
Toad Lilies. Fascinating plants in the lily family. They form elegant
clumpsof arching stems clothed with narrow, clasping leaves. In the
fall appear the clusters of six-petaled, orchid-like flowers. Easily
grown in humus rich soil in partial shade. Grow with FERNS, HELLEBORUS,
LYSIMACHIA, PULMONARIA, EPIMEDIUM.
hirta
Variegata Softly hairy, light green leaves are narrowly banded
with cream. The light mauve petals are finely peppered with purple.
18"H x 15"W.
Sinonome
Shining, green leaves, deeply veined and mottled. The dark maroon
buds open into flowers boldly splashed with purple. Very showy. 30"Hand 24"W.
Shirohotogisu
Produces arching rows of glossy white flowers. Very showy.
Togen
Strong grower with glossy leaves. The large flowers are pale amethyst
with darker colored tips. .....................................Each
$4.50
VALERIAN
phu Aurea
Grown for its vivid spring foliage when clumps of young leaves are a
bright yellow. The clusters of small white flowers open atop 30" stems
in midsummer. Roots smell of patchouli oil. Sun to partial shade. Zone
5. ..........................Each
$4.50
VERONICASTRUM
virginicum Album The erect stems, set with dark green, pointed leaves
in whorls, are topped in mid summer with slender, ethereal spires of
small white flowers. Prefers a fertile soil with some shade. Makes a
vertical accent growing to 4'-5' tall. Zone 4. Grow with ANEMONE, EUPATORIUM,
GERANIUMS, LYSIMACHIA. .........................Each
$4.50
VERBENA
bonariense Colorful, summer flowering perennial easily grown
in any soil in full sun. The tall, angular, branching stems are topped
with dense clusters of rosy-purple flowers midsummer through the fall.
One of the best butterfly attractants we grow. It will grow in hot,
dry situations. Hardy to about 10 degrees, the seed will generally survive
much lower temperatures. It does seed freely in the garden. 4'-5' high.
Grow with AGASTACHE, GAURA, GRASSES, SALVIAS.......................Each
$4.00
ZAUSCHNERIA
(Epilobium)
California Fuchsia. Spreading by underground runners, they send up wiry
stems topped in late summer and fall with brilliant, tubular flowers,
which are attractive to hummingbirds. They thrive in hot, sunny situations.
Hardy to zone 6.
Calistoga A
strong grower with large, hairy, silver foliage and large scarlet flowers.
Grows 15" high and 30" across.
Mattole
Select This selection by the U.C. Botanic Garden at Santa Cruz
makes very dense, low mounds of beautiful
silvery leaves with myriads of scarlet flowers in late summer and fall.
Grows 12" high and to 30" across.
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