Fragrant Plants at Suncrest Nurseries Most gardeners are already accustomed to a long list of fringe benefits offered by the plants they grow, many of them learned only through close acquaintance. Things like blazing fall leaf color, a long flowering season, and attractiveness to butterflies and other wildlife may be barely mentioned on plant labels or in other commercial sources of information. Fragrance, whether of flowers, foliage or even stems and roots, is often a welcome bonus in plants grown for some other purpose, like filling a perennial border or covering a bank. Fragrance connects a plant to its surroundings in many different ways, often not those we perceive as gardeners. Floral fragrances, above all, attract pollinators and thus promote reproduction. Aromatic fruits invite animals to a meal, giving the seeds they contain a ride to some other location. The smells we find attractive in leaves and stems, however, quite often have the opposite effect on browsing animals, convincing them to look for a meal elsewhere and protecting the main body of the plant. Types of Fragrances We humans have a wonderful ability to discriminate among different smells, and often to remember them long afterward. The problem comes in trying to describe an interesting smell to someone else. Here we may find that our language lacks the richness of our own perception. We have tried, in the plant descriptions that follow, to describe each fragrance using a few simple, key words. "Sweet" is simple enough, but many flowers (and some leaves) have much more complex elements. Those we have described as "heavy" are best typefied by the gardenia–a rich, perhaps slightly musky fragrance that permeates the air. "Bitter" should be familiar to everyone, and plants like the artemisias with this feature also tend to taste even more bitter than they smell. "Spicy" brings in familiar elements like cinnamon, cloves and ginger. For "herbal", think of thyme and oregano. We often use "sagey", with the kitchen sage in mind, but many sages (Salvia) also have several other elements, pleasant and otherwise. Sometimes we have simply thrown up our hands and retreated to a catch-all phrase, "complex". Fragrances of all descriptions may be faint or strong, and those described below as "pungent" have a piercing quality that can be almost overwhelming at close range. However we try to describe plant fragrances with words, the actual experience of living with, touching and sniffing fragrant plants in the garden is thoroughly delightful. Growing Fragrant Plants This group encompasses an impossibly broad range of geographical origins and habitats, from the wet tropics to temperate plains and even desert mountains, forest understory to bare rock scree. Thus it is futile to try to offer any general comments on culture for the group as a whole. Simply choose them according to both fragrance and other plant features you want for your garden, and let the climatic tolerances, soil requirements and irrigation needs shown below provide a rough guide to the kinds you can actually grow. Fragrant Plants at Suncrest The Suncrest horticultural staff only occasionally pursues a plant specifically for its fragrance, yet the presence of fragrant plants around the nursery makes life much more enjoyable for all of us who work here. We are pleased to share this experience with gardeners around the state. The entries that follow give a capsule description of the ornamental features of each plant, specify the fragrant plant parts and attempt to describe their particular fragrance. You will also find cultural requirements and tolerances and estimated hardiness for each plant. We hope that you enjoy the special charms of each plant as we have. A Palette of Fragrance

Acorus gramineus 'Licorice' Sweet flag Evergreen perennial Size: 6" Fragrance: Mild Licorice Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Clumps of green shiny leaves are sweetly aromatic. Makes a great, durable groundcover for shady spots. Adenandra fragrans Evergreen shrub Size: 3' Fragrance: Sweet, Mild Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 25-30 deg.F. Charming South African carries bright starry pink flowers in spring and summer, as well as scattered bloom at other times. Protect from hard frost. Agastache aurantiaca Orange hummingbird mint Evergreen perennial Size: 2' Fragrance: Sim. Pennyroyal, Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 10 deg. or less Aromatic leaves stay low; spikes of bright soft orange flowers appear in spring and summer. Attracts hummingbirds. Moderate water brings repeat bloom. Agastache 'Blue Fortune' Anise hyssop Deciduous perennial Size: 2' Fragrance: Anise Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Erect stems to 2', new growth flushed purple. Tight terminal heads of lavender blue flowers in summer. Agastache 'Burning Bright' Deciduous perennial Size: 2-3' Fragrance: Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Slender stems carry clusters of bright red orange flowers in spring and summer. Attractive to hummingbirds. A. rupestris hybrid/SCN intro. Agastache cana Mosquito plant Evergreen perennial Size: To 2' Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. To 2', branching flowering stems. Clusters of 1" very dark pink flowers bloom summer-fall. Aromatic minty fragrance to leaves. Agastache 'Electra' PPAF Evergreen perennial Size: 2' Fragrance: Spicy, sim. Pennyroyal Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Green, spicy scented leaves stay low; masses of vivid orange flowers appear on erect spikes in spring and summer. Attractive to hummingbirds. Agastache mexicana 'Sangria' Evergreen perennial Size: 4'+ Fragrance: Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Tall stems bear clusters of bright rose pink flowers in summer and fall. Long bloom with moderate watering. Attractive to hummingbirds. Agastache 'Rose Flash' Evergreen perennial Size: 3-4'+ Fragrance: Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Tall wandlike stems bear cerise flowers in clusters in summer. Aromatic leaves. Attractive to hummingbirds and sphinx moths. Agastache 'Rosy Giant' Evergreen perennial Size: 5'+ Fragrance: Spicy/Lemony Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Aromatic leaves stay low; strong stems to 5'+ carry full clusters of rosy pink flowers that are orange in bud. Attractive to hummingbirds. Agastache 'Ruby Spires' TM Hummingbird mint Deciduous perennial Size: 3-4'+ Fragrance: Spicy/Lemony Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Rich carmine flowers emerge from ruby red buds on this summer blooming perennial. Spicy leaf fragrance. Agastache cana hybrid intro from Suncrest. Agastache rugosa 'Golden Jubilee' Anise hyssop Deciduous perennial Size: To 2'+ Fragrance: Anise, Medicinal Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Erect stems with aromatic golden leaves produce dense spires of blue purple flowers in summer. Agastache rugosa 'Heronswood Mist' Anise hyssop Deciduous perennial Size: To 3' Fragrance: Anise, Medicinal Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Dark green aromatic leaves have purple flush; growth is stiffly erect. Dense spikes of vivid blue purple flowers appear all summer. Agastache 'Salmon Sparkle' Evergreen perennial Size: 2' Fragrance: Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Soft orange flowers appear in profusion on this agastache selection. Flowers in summer, attractive to hummingbirds. Agastache 'Shimmering Clouds' Evergreen perennial Size: 2' Fragrance: Spicy, Odd Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Bushy, to 2'; fragrant leaves. Erect stems carry masses of copper buds that open to deep pink fls. Attractive to hummingbirds. Agastache 'Summer Sparkle' Hummingbird mint Evergreen perennial Size: 4-5' Fragrance: Spicy/Hint of Licorice Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Bright rose pink flowers over aromatic leaves in summer. Flowers attract hummingbirds. Agastache 'Vivid' Hummingbird mint Evergreen perennial Size: 3' Fragrance: Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Low aromatic leaves are dark green; rose purple flowers on 3' stems are bright and abundant. Attractive to hummingbirds. Agastache 'Wildfire' Evergreen perennial Size: 2-3' Fragrance: Sagey/Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Mint-scented leaves stay low; flower stems rise to 3' and carry many bright coral red flowers in summer. Akebia quinata 'Alba' Five-leaf akebia V i n e Size: To 10'+ Fragrance: Sweet, Rich Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Semi-evergreen vine. 5-parted leaves, fragrant white flowers in late spring. Dainty appearance. Akebia quinata 'Rosea' Five-leaf akebia V i n e Size: 10' + Fragrance: Sweet, Rich Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Dainty appearing pink flowers in clusters, bloom in spring with emerging new leaves. Like Wisteria, growing to great age and making thick ropy stems. Albuca humilis Bulbous perennial Size: 18" Fragrance: Spicy-sweet Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Shiny green leaves on clumping perennial; quite fragrant, upfacing white bells striped green appear on short spikes in summer. Albuca shawii Bulbous perennial Size: 18" Fragrance: Sweet Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15 deg. or less Summer growing bulb has grassy green leaves and nodding, scented yellow bell flowers for a long period in summer. Winter dormant. Aloysia triphylla Lemon verbena Deciduous shrub Size: 8'+ high/ wide Fragrance: Lemony, Sweet Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Distinctive shrub or small tree with crooked habit, and a wonderful fragrance to crushed leaves. Evergreen in mild climates. Aloysia virgata Sweet almond bush Deciduous shrub Size: To 8'+ Fragrance: Sweet, Intense Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15 deg. or less Narrow, dark green leaves on this open shrub. Spikes of fragrant white flowers in summer have a wafting, spicy scent. Alpinia zerumbet (A. speciosa) Shell ginger Evergreen perennial Size: 5'+ high Fragrance: Lvs Spicy; Fls Sweet Fragrant Parts: Leaves and Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Purple-tinged leaves from rhizomes. Fragrant, pendant pinkish flowers with red and yellow throat appear in summer. Deciduous with hard frost. Amarygia hybrids Naked lady hybrids Bulbous perennial Size: 3'+ fl. stems Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Perfume Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Large, fragrant flowers of rose to white, some with contrasting center color appear in summer. Many are intensely fragrant. Can be grown summer-dry. Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd' Manzanita Evergreen tree Size: 15' high, 6-8' wide Fragrance: Sweet, Honey-like Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 10 deg. or less Develops beautiful, spreading canopy of large, light green leaves. White flowers in full clusters appear in winter and attract hummingbirds. Arctostaphylos manzanita 'St. Helena' Manzanita Evergreen shrub Size: To 10'h Fragrance: Sweet, Honey-like Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 10 deg. or less To 10'+; stout, wide-spreading trunks, white urn-shaped fls in late winter/early spring. Selected by Nevin Smith. Artemisia arbuscula Low sagebrush Evergreen shrub Size: Low Fragrance: Sagey, Bitter Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Mounding shrub to 12" high brings light grey accent to mixed plantings. Flowers are insignificant. Native to CA and northwest mountains. Artemisia californica 'Montara' California sagebrush Evergreen shrub Size: 1'h/4'w Fragrance: Sagey, Bitter Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Low spreading form of California sagebrush has narrow aromatic, silvery leaves. Flowers are insignificant. Great in dry gardens. Artemisia ludoviciana [ssp. incompta] Silver wormwood Deciduous perennial Size: 2' Fragrance: Sagey, Bitter Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Grey aromatic leaves on white stems form spreading clumps. Nice mixed with perennials and grasses. CA mountain native. Artemisia 'Powis Castle' Wormwood Evergreen shrub Size: 3' high, 4' wide Fragrance: Sagey, Bitter Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Beautiful, silky, silver foliage forms thick domes. Great foliage plant, prune as needed to keep shapely. Artemisia 'Sea Foam' Deciduous shrub Size: 18" x 2-3' Fragrance: Sagey, Bitter, Mild Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Finely dissected leaves occur in tufts and are all interlaced on this dense silvery subshrub. Nice contrast with perennials and low shrubs. Artemisia tridentata var. vaseyana Mountain sagebrush Evergreen shrub Size: to 3' h/w Fragrance: Sagey, Bitter Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Wedge-shaped silvery, aromatic leaves on erect branches in age forming lovely gnarled trunks. Fl. branches 1' long, lovely after fls. aged. CA native Asarum caudatum Wild ginger Evergreen perennial Size: 7-10 inches high Fragrance: Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Native to California's coastal redwood forests. Forms lush, shiny carpets. Spring flowers are brownish maroon. Spicy scent when plant is crushed. Asclepias speciosa Milkweed Deciduous perennial Size: To 3' Fragrance: Sweet, Rich Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Large, furry leaves, with summertime broad clusters of cream + maroon flowers. Caterpillars of monarch butterflies eat leaves. CA native. Azara lanceolata Evergreen shrub Size: 10'+h/w Fragrance: Honey-like, Light Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Evergreen shrub carries small yellow, lightly scented flowers in spring. Lance shaped leaves create a nice pattern on the arching stems. Azara microphylla Boxleaf azara Evergreen shrub Size: 10' + high/ wide Fragrance: Chocolate and Vanilla Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Arching fan-like branches need tip pruning in youth to give shape. Sweetly scented small white flowers in late winter. Azara microphylla 'Variegata' Boxleaf Azara Evergreen shrub Size: To 10'+ Fragrance: Vanilla Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Light shade Hardy to 15 deg. or less Small cream and green leaves on drooping stems make an elegant, airy shrub to lighten up the shade garden. Tidy in habit. Babiana odorata Baboon flower Cormous perennial Size: 6-12" Fragrance: Like Carnations, Mild Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Creamy yellow flowers have a sweet fragrance on this spring bloomer from S. Africa. Can dry out in summer. Baccharis pilularis 'Pigeon Point' Coyote brush Evergreen shrub Size: 1-2' high, 6'+ wide Fragrance: Hay and Honey Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Low, bushy, spreading growth. Evergreen bright green foliage. Rounded leaves. Attracts beneficial insects. Baccharis pilularis 'Twin Peaks #2' Dwarf coyote brush Evergreen shrub Size: 2' high, 8' wide Fragrance: Hay and Honey Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Low and mounding with evergreen grey-green narrow foliage. Great groundcover. Attracts beneficial insects. Baeckea virgata Baeckea Evergreen shrub Size: 8'+ high/ wide Fragrance: Sweet Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Australian shrub has fountainlike growth with slender stems. Fragrant white flowers. Aromatic leaves when crushed. Boronia crenulata 'Shark's Bay' Evergreen shrub Size: 2' Fragrance: Licorice-like Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Bright starry, rose pink flowers along the stems are borne for many months on this selection of Boronia. Boronia megastigma 'Hot Chocolate' Brown boronia Evergreen shrub Size: 2-3' high Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy, Wafting Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Profuse early spring flowers are incredibly fragrant. Selected for its very shiny red-brown petals and exceptional winter hardiness. Boronia megastigma 'Jack Maguire's Red' Evergreen shrub Size: 3-5' Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy, Wafting Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. UCSC/Koala Blooms introduction. Slender, erect shrub with incredibly fragrant deep red bell flowers carried along the branches in early spring. Brugmansia arborea Angel's trumpet Evergreen shrub Size: 8-10' Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 25-30 deg.F. Species form of angel's trumpet carries many white, sweetly scented flowers in summer and fall. Fls. not as pendant or as large as big hybrids. Brugmansia 'Betty Marshall' Angel's trumpet Evergreen shrub Size: to 10'+ high Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 25-30 deg.F. Compact plant with creamy-white sweetly fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers. All parts poisonous. Brugmansia 'Charles Grimaldi' Angel's trumpet Evergreen shrub Size: to 10'+ high Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 25-30 deg.F. Compact plant bearing huge golden yellow, sweetly scented trumpet-shaped flowers. All parts of this plant are poisonous. Brugmansia x insignis 'Pink' Angel's trumpet Evergreen shrub Size: to 6'+ high Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 25-30 deg.F. Angel's trumpet carries large pink flowers in summer. All parts of this plant are poisonous. Brugmansia 'Jamaican Yellow' Angel's trumpet Evergreen shrub Size: to 6'+ high Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 25-30 deg.F. Large golden yellow trumpets age to soft yellow as they hang from the branches of this upright shrub. All parts poisonous. Brugmansia 'Shredded White Fantasy' Angel's trumpet Evergreen shrub Size: 10'+h Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 25-30 deg.F. Hanging trumpet flowers have fluted and flared white petals on this most unusual flower form. Protect from hard frost. All parts poisonous. Buddleja davidii 'Attraction' Butterfly bush Deciduous shrub Size: 6'+ high/8' wide Fragrance: Honey-like, Musky Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Glowing red violet flowers are carried in spring and summer on this selection of butterfly bush. Responds well to pruning. Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' Butterfly bush Deciduous shrub Size: 8-15' high/ wide Fragrance: Honey-like, Musky Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Robust habit with arching stems. Tapered clusters of dark violet flowers in summer. Buddleja davidii 'Ellen's Blue' Butterfly bush Deciduous shrub Size: 6-8' Fragrance: Honey-like, Musky Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less This "bluest" butterfly bush bears dark lavender blue flowers spring to fall. Prune to keep shapely. Buddleja davidii 'Indigo' Butterfly bush Deciduous shrub Size: 5'+ Fragrance: Honey-like, Musky Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Slender stemmed shrub, with arching stems that carry spikes of dark lavender blue flowers in spring and summer. Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Purple' Butterfly bush Deciduous shrub Size: 6'+ high/ wide Fragrance: Honey-like, Musky Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Arching growth. Grey-green deciduous leaves. Spikes of bright purple flowers in spring and summer. Buddleja davidii 'Petite Plum' Butterfly bush Deciduous shrub Size: 6' Fragrance: Honey-like, Musky Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Light purple fragrant flowers in spikes on this compact cultivar. Buddleja davidii 'Pink Charming' Butterfly bush Deciduous shrub Size: 8-15' high/ wide Fragrance: Honey-like, Musky Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Robust habit with arching stems. Tapered clusters of soft pink summer flowers. Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' Butterfly bush Deciduous shrub Size: To 8' Fragrance: Honey-like, Musky Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less To 8',arching. Grey-green leaves, with purplish red clusters of flowers blooming summer-fall. Calocedrus decurrens Incense cedar Evergreen tree Size: to 70' high Fragrance: Spicy, Resinous, Fruity Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Dense, evergreen Western conifer develops pyramidal shape with age. Foliage has great aroma. Slow at first, moderate growth later. Calycanthus occidentalis Western spice bush Deciduous shrub Size: 8' high,12' wide Fragrance: Spicy, Sweet Fragrant Parts: All Parts Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Rounded shrub grows along central and northern California streamsides. Dark red summer flowers have a spicy fragrance. Shade inland. Camellia 'Cinnamon Cindy' Evergreen shrub Size: To 8'+ Fragrance: Sweet, with Cinnamon Fragrant Parts: Flowers Light acid soil Moderate watering Light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Small white peony form flowers are nestled in pale pink petals on this erect shrub. Fls. have a pleasant fragrance. Winter-spring bloom. Camellia 'High Fragrance' Evergreen shrub Size: 6'+ Fragrance: Sweet, Perfume Fragrant Parts: Flowers Light acid soil Moderate watering Light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Good sized peony form light pink flowers are sweetly scented in winter and early spring on this erect, vigorous hybrid. Camellia lutchuensis Evergreen shrub Size: 6-8' Fragrance: Sweet, Mild Fragrant Parts: Flowers Light acid soil Moderate watering Light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Loose, open growth and small, fragrant snowy white flowers characterize this species. Winter-spring bloom. Camellia transnokoensis Evergreen shrub Size: To 10'+ Fragrance: Sweet, Mild Fragrant Parts: Flowers Light acid soil Moderate watering Light shade Hardy to 15 deg. or less Narrow upright shrub has dark green shiny leaves. Buds with red tints open to snowy white small flowers. Bloom December to February. Carpenteria californica Bush anemone Evergreen shrub Size: 6-12' high/ wide Fragrance: Sweet, Rich Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less CA native. Closely-branched, dome- like habit with dark green leaves. Clusters of white, fragrant 2" flowers in late spring. Carpenteria californica 'Elizabeth' Bush anemone Evergreen shrub Size: 6-12' high Fragrance: Sweet, Rich Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less CA native. Compact selection, dome- like habit. Large sprays of many 1-2" white fragrant flowers in spring. Ceanothus cuneatus--excellent form Buckbrush Evergreen shrub Size: 4-8' Fragrance: Sweet, Rich, Musky Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Angular stuff shrub has small leaves and is covered in spring with masses of fragrant white to palest pink flowers. CA native. Ceanothus hearstiorum Wild lilac Evergreen shrub Size: 3" high, 6' wide Fragrance: Sweet-resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less From Hearst Ranch area of California coast. Flat, spreading mat with aromatic green leaves. Small blue flowers in spring. Best in coastal climates. Cercidiphyllum japonicum Katsura tree Deciduous tree Size: Up to 40' high Fragrance: Fall Only/Fruity Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Keep moist Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Dainty new leaves are red-tinged in spring. Leaves turn yellow to orange in fall and have "cotton candy/strawberry" fragrance before they fall. Cestrum nocturnum Night jessamine Evergreen shrub Size: To 10' high/ wide Fragrance: Sweet/at Night Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 25-30 deg.F. Robust shrub, easily pruned and shaped. Large, dark, shiny leaves, clustered night-fragrant, greenish flowers in summer, white berries. Chimonanthus praecox 'Concolor' Yellow wintersweet Deciduous shrub Size: To 10' high Fragrance: Sweet, Rich, Intense Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Open growing habit. Bright yellow, intensely fragrant, 1" flowers bloom end of winter-early spring prior to leaves unfolding. Slow growing. Choisya ternata Mexican mock-orange Evergreen shrub Size: 6'+ high Fragrance: Sweet, Rich Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Round, bushy habit with lush evergreen, shiny leaves. Fragrant white flowers. Choisya ternata 'Sundance' Mexican mock-orange Evergreen shrub Size: To 6'+ high/ wide Fragrance: Sweet, Rich Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Dense, rounded shrub with lush 3-parted leaves, bright yellow in new growth. Fragrant white flowers in summer. Cistus x cyprius 'Troubadour' Rockrose Evergreen shrub Size: 4'+ Fragrance: Sweet-resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Dark green leaves are aromatic; spring flowers are 3" across, white with a red spot at the base of the petals. Dense habit. Cistus ladanifer 'Bashful' Rockrose Evergreen shrub Size: 1'+ Fragrance: Sweet-resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Dwarf rockrose selection has shiny aromatic dark green leaves and produces many large white flowers in spring. Cistus ladanifer 'Paladin' Rockrose Evergreen shrub Size: 4-5'h/w Fragrance: Sweet-resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Crinkled light green leaves form dense mound; pure white flowers are abundant in spring and are about 2" across. Cistus 'Victor Reiter' Rockrose Evergreen shrub Size: To 5'h Fragrance: Sweet-resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Erect to 5' high and wide. Springtime clusters of dark salmon-pink flowers have white centers. Clematis armandii Evergreen clematis Evergreen vine Size: Up to 20' high Fragrance: Sweet, Rich Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Massive grower covers its leaves in earliest spring with sweetly fragrant white flowers. Needs strong support. Prune after bloom. Clematis armandii 'Hendersonii Rubra' Evergreen clematis Evergreen vine Size: Up to 20' high Fragrance: Sweet, Rich Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Massive grower is covered in early spring with masses of soft-pink blossoms. Needs good support. Prune, if needed, after bloom. Clematis armandii 'Snowdrift' Evergreen clematis Evergreen vine Size: to 20' high Fragrance: Sweet, Rich Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Large shiny leaves are covered with fragrant white flowers in earliest spring on this strong growing vine. Needs good support. Prune after bloom. Clematis mandshurica Manchurian clematis Deciduous perennial Size: 4-5' Fragrance: Honey-like Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Perennial displays masses of sweetly scented starry white flowers in midsummer. Dies down to the ground in winter. Clematis terniflora Sweet autumn clematis Deciduous vine Size: 20' high Fragrance: Honey-like Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Easy vine produces masses of sweet scented white flowers in fall. Vigorous grower. Can be cut low in winter. Clerodendrum bungei Cashmere bouquet Evergreen shrub Size: To 6'+ Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15 deg. or less Dark broad leaves; large clusters of purplish red, fragrant small flowers in 3"+ ball blooming summer-fall. Suckering habit, deciduous with frost. Clerodendrum philippinum Glory bower Deciduous shrub Size: 5-8' h Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Spreads by root suckers, forming rounded shrub. Heart-shaped 10" leaves. Broad clusters of pale pink double flowers at branch tips in summer. Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' Summersweet Deciduous shrub Size: 6-10' high Fragrance: Sweet, Spicy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Light acid soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Neat, erect habit. Fragrant, rich rose flowers in spikes in late summer. Cleyera japonica--staked Japanese cleyera Evergreen shrub Size: To 15' Fragrance: Sweet, Rich Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Glossy, dark green leaves with reddish new growth. Powerfully fragrant, cream flowers in summer. Related to camellias. Coleonema album White breath of heaven Evergreen shrub Size: 3-5' tall Fragrance: Spicy-sweet Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Spreading, fine growth. Tiny fragrant leaves. Small white flowers. Coleonema pulchellum Breath of heaven Evergreen shrub Size: 3-6' tall Fragrance: Spicy-sweet Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Fragrant light green leaves form soft, upright shrub. Masses of small pink flowers. Coleonema pulchellum--compact form Breath of heaven Evergreen shrub Size: 2-3' Fragrance: Spicy-sweet Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Breath of heaven. Bushy, low; fragrant foliage, pink flowers bloom late winter and spring. Coleonema pulchellum 'Danny's Gold Sport' Breath of heaven Evergreen shrub Size: 4' high, 6' wide Fragrance: Spicy-sweet Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Compact, somewhat spreading shrub with aromatic foliage, bright yellow in new growth; small light pink flowers. Coleonema pulchellum 'Sunset Gold' Breath of heaven Evergreen shrub Size: 2' high, 4'+ wide Fragrance: Spicy-sweet Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Almost flat-topped shrub has bright golden new leaves. Foliage is fragrant, and small pink flowers are carried in spring. Cosmos atrosanguineus Chocolate cosmos Tuberous perennial Size: Up to 2' high Fragrance: Like Chocolate Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Clumping perennial with dark, divided basal leaves, wandlike stems, blackish maroon "daisies" with chocolate scent in summer. Reappears late in spring Crinum 'Ellen Bosanquet' Crinum lily Bulbous perennial Size: To 3' high Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy esp. NightFragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Semi-deciduous. Mostly spring-summer bloom. Broad-petaled rosy-red trumpet flowers are fragrant. Crinum moorei Cape coast lily Bulbous perennial Size: To 3' high Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy esp. NightFragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Semi-deciduous. Mostly spring-summer bloom. Large pink flowers. Cupressus macrocarpa Monterey cypress Evergreen tree Size: 20'-40'+ high Fragrance: Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Narrow, slender, upright branches. Form is pyramidal in youth, and more open at maturity. Performs best on coast, often used as windbreak. Cupressus macrocarpa 'Aurea' Golden Monterey cypress Evergreen tree Size: 15-30' Fragrance: Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Lemon yellow form of the golden Monterey cypress develops a dense conical habit; leaves stay in the juvenile phase of growth. Best near the coast. Cupressus macrocarpa 'Citriodora' Golden Monterey cypress Evergreen tree Size: 15-20'+ Fragrance: Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Golden form of the Monterey cypress grows more slowly than the typical species. Best near the coast. Cupressus macrocarpa 'Saligna Aurea' Golden threadleaf cypress Evergreen shrub Size: To 20'+ Fragrance: Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Weeping very slender branches have golden tips and slowly form an elegant draping shrub. Good form and texture all year. Daphne caucasica 'Leucanthe' Caucasian daphne Deciduous shrub Size: Up to 5' high Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Light acid soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Bushy, deciduous, clusters of cream and pink fragrant flowers. Disease resistant. Daphne odora 'Leucanthe' Winter daphne Evergreen shrub Size: 4' high Fragrance: Sweet, Lemony, Intense Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Most vigorous and disease resistant form of daphne. Fragrant winter flowers, cream with pink. Best with infrequent summer water. Daphne odora 'Marginata' Winter daphne Evergreen shrub Size: 4' high, 6' wide Fragrance: Sweet, Lemony, Intense Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Yellow-edged green leaves, fragrant pink and cream nosegay flowers in early spring. Dicentra 'Adrian Bloom' Bleeding heart Deciduous perennial Size: To 1' high Fragrance: Sweet, Rich, Mild Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Lacy blue green leaves; rose pink flowers are profuse in spring. Flowers have spicy scent. Dicentra 'Bacchanal' Bleeding heart Deciduous perennial Size: 1' high and wide Fragrance: Sweet, Rich, Mild Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Dark pinkish red flowers dangle on upright stems over ferny leaves. Flowers have spicy scent. Dicentra formosa 'Tuolumne Rose' Western bleeding heart Deciduous perennial Size: 1'+ high fl. stem Fragrance: Sweet, Rich, Mild Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Exceptionally tall, branched stems of sweet scented, large rose-pink flowers. Spreading clumps. CA native. Drimys winteri--multi-trunked Winter's bark Evergreen tree Size: To 20' high Fragrance: Sweet, Honey-like Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Crooked branches with aromatic bark, mahogany in color. Fragrant white flowers in early spring. Drimys winteri var. chilense Winter's bark Evergreen shrub Size: 15'+ Fragrance: Sweet, Honey-like Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Starry white flowers are borne in profusion in spring along the branches of this distinctive shrub/small tree. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Gold Rush' COPF Paper Bush Deciduous shrub Size: 5-6' Fragrance: Sweet, Rich Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Distinctively branched upright shrub. Papery bark, long leaves, clusters of yellow flowers in early spring. Best in a sheltered position. Eriophyllum confertiflorum 'Lucia's Gold' Golden yarrow Evergreen shrub Size: 12-18" high Fragrance: Bitter, Mild Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Low subshrub with divided grey leaves and clusters of bright yellow flowers in late spring and early summer. CA native, from dry slopes. Erysimum menziesii ssp. concinnum Pt Reyes wallflower Evergreen perennial Size: 1'+h Fragrance: Sweet, Lemony Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Large cream flowers on spikes are sweetly fragrant in spring on this low CA native perennial. Fraxinus dipetala Flowering ash Deciduous tree Size: To 15' x 15' Fragrance: Sweet, Mild Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 10 deg. or less Bright divided leaves; fragrant white flowers appear in dense clusters in spring. CA native can be grown as tree or shrub. Galium odoratum Sweet woodruff Deciduous perennial Size: Low, spreading Fragrance: Odd, Sweet Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Moderate watering Light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Dense carpeting perennial with narrow, whorled green leaves has tiny white flowers in spring and summer. Foliage is fragrant. Gladiolus liliaceus Cormous perennial Size: to 2' high Fragrance: Sweet Perfume at Night Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Night scented flowers on slender stems change color from light brick red to purplish mauve as night approaches. Dry off in summer. Gladiolus tristis 'Moonlight' Gladiolus Cormous perennial Size: 1-3' high Fragrance: Intense Perfume/Night Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Drought tolerant Sun or light shade Hardy to 15 deg. or less Prolific clumps. Winter-blooming, with night-fragrant cream-yellow flowers. Dormant in summer. Hedychium gardnerianum Kahili ginger Flowering perennial Size: 5 feet high Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Keep moist Light shade Hardy to 15 deg. or less Dense, tropical-looking thickets. Lush foliage. Fragrant, yellow flowers. Hedychium 'Kin Kaku' Ginger lily Flowering perennial Size: Up to 6' tall Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Keep moist Sun or light shade Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Lush, tropical-looking thickets. Dark, narrow leaves, fragrant, light peach flowers in summer and fall. Hemerocallis 'First Knight' Daylily Deciduous perennial Size: 2'+ Fragrance: Sweet-Perfumey Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Semi-evergreen daylily flower combines soft yellow and cream with a yellow ruffled edge. Early to bloom and then can rebloom. Fragrant flowers. Hemerocallis 'Hyperion' Daylily Deciduous perennial Size: 2-3' high Fragrance: Sweet-Perfumey Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Stout, vigorous, old-fashioned selection. Thick leaves, huge, deep yellow flowers. Hemerocallis 'Mountain Violet' Daylily Evergreen perennial Size: 2-3' high/ wide Fragrance: Sweet-Perfumey Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Mounds of lush green leaves; fragrant red-violet flowers held over the leaves in summer. Hemerocallis 'White Zircon' Daylily Deciduous perennial Size: 2-3' high/ wide Fragrance: Sweet-Perfumey Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Sturdy growth. Attractive dark leaves. Large, fragrant cream flowers in summer. Semi-evergreen. Hermannia verticillata Honeybells Evergreen shrub Size: 1-2' high Fragrance: Honey-like Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Spreading, slender-stemmed shrublet with dissected, bright green leaves. Carries many sweetly scented, pendant yellow bells in spring, summer. Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' Deciduous perennial Size: To 15" Fragrance: Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Keep moist Light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Matting perennial with broad 2-3" leaves, irregularly variegated with red and yellow. Odd white-bracted flower clusters spring/sum. Spreading. Illicium floridanum Florida anise tree Evergreen shrub Size: 8-10' high Fragrance: Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Keep moist Light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Sweet smelling leaves are light green; striking dark red flowers are held away the branches in spring. Iris pallida 'Variegata' Dalmatian iris Deciduous perennial Size: 2-3' Fragrance: Rich, Sweet, Fruity Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Pretty soft lavender blue flowers are carried over upright clumps of cream and green leaves on this hardy perennial. Iris unguicularis Algerian iris Evergreen perennial Size: 1' x 2-3' Fragrance: Like Violets Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Drought tolerant Sun or light shade Hardy to 15 deg. or less Dense evergreen clumps send up bright lavender, delicately violet-scented blooms in late winter and early spring. Very drought tolerant. Itea virginica 'Merlot' Virginia sweetspire Deciduous shrub Size: 3-4' Fragrance: Sweet, Honey-like Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Rounded shrub can be grown in wet soil; spires of white fls. appear in summer. Fall color is generally bright red. Jasminum angulare South African jasmine Evergreen vine Size: To 10'+ Fragrance: Sweet Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Light shade Hardy to 25-30 deg.F. Dark green leaves are lush on this slowly spreading vine. White, sweetly scented flowers appear from summer to fall. Protect from hard frost. Jasminum azoricum Jasmine Evergreen vine Size: To 10' high Fragrance: Sweet Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Light shade Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Clusters of fragrant white flowers appear in summer. Dark green leaves have a rich satiny sheen. Jasminum officinale White jasmine Deciduous shrub Size: To 18' Fragrance: Sweet Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Very fragrant white fls in summer on delicate green stems; can be grown as loose shrub or with support as vine. Hardy to cold. Jasminum polyanthum Pink Jasmine Evergreen vine Size: 15'+ high Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Vigorous vine bears many clusters of fragrant white flowers that open from rosy pink buds from winter-summer. Jasminum polyanthum 'Pepita' Pink jasmine Evergreen vine Size: 15'+h Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Dark green, divided leaves; deep rose buds open to bright pink, very fragrant flowers in late winter and early spring. Jasminum x stephanense Deciduous vine Size: 15'+h Fragrance: Sweet, Light Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 15 deg. or less Light textured vine has creamy yellow new growth, and pale pink, lightly scented flowers in early summer. Laurus nobilis 'Aureus' Sweet bay Evergreen shrub Size: To 8'+ Fragrance: Spicy, Intense if broken Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Leathery leaved shrub has golden yellow new growth; forms dense shrub or small tree in time. Leaves are the true bay leaves for culinary uses. Laurus nobilis 'Aureus'--staked columns True bay Evergreen shrub Size: To 8'+ Fragrance: Spicy, Intense if broken Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. New growth light green then dark green lvs. Laurus nobilis--compact form Grecian laurel Evergreen shrub Size: To 8'+ Fragrance: Spicy, Intense if broken Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Dense, smaller-leaved selection of this adaptable shrub. Dark green aromatic leaves used in cooking. Laurus 'Saratoga'--bush form Laurel Evergreen tree Size: 25' high, 15' wide Fragrance: Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Tolerates heavy soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15 deg. or less Male, no seeds. Dime-sized cream flower. Edible broad leaves. Few pests. Evergreen. Laurus 'Saratoga'--staked columns Evergreen tree Size: To 25' Fragrance: Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Broad, firm, dark green leaves. Small creamy flowers in spring. Adaptable. Leaves aromatic and edible. Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender Evergreen shrub Size: 2-3' high/ wide Fragrance: Spicy, Pungent,ComplexFragrant Parts: All Parts Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less [aka spica, vera, officinalis] Compact habit. Tall flower spikes. Lavandula angustifolia 'Graves' English lavender Evergreen shrub Size: 2-3' Fragrance: Spicy, Pungent,ComplexFragrant Parts: All Parts Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Low fragrant grey foliage mound; 2-3' wands of violet flowers extend well over the foliage for great cut flowers. Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Superior' English lavender Evergreen shrub Size: to 1'h Fragrance: Spicy, Pungent,ComplexFragrant Parts: All Parts Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Bright grey leaves on tight rounded shrub; wands of dark purple flowers in late spring/early summer. Leaves very aromatic. Lavandula angustifolia 'Martha Roderick' English Lavender Evergreen shrub Size: 1-2' high/wide Fragrance: Spicy, Pungent,ComplexFragrant Parts: All Parts Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less [aka spica,vera, officinalis]Semi dwarf selection makes tight low grey mound; spikes of bright lavender flowers in late spring. Lavandula angustifolia 'Mitcham Gray' Dwarf English lavender Evergreen shrub Size: 1 1/2'h Fragrance: Spicy, Pungent,ComplexFragrant Parts: All Parts Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less 1-1/2' mounds of bright grey leaves put up spikes of deep violet blue flowers in summer. Lavandula angustifolia 'Royal Velvet' English lavender Evergreen shrub Size: 2-2.5' high Fragrance: Spicy, Pungent,ComplexFragrant Parts: All Parts Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Spikes of purple flowers are held over low, aromatic grey leaves in summer. Lavandula angustifolia 'Sachet' English lavender Evergreen shrub Size: 18" high Fragrance: Spicy, Pungent,ComplexFragrant Parts: All Parts Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Low tight foliage mound of grey aromatic leaves; spikes of purple flowers in early summer. Lavandula angustifolia 'Twickel Purple' English lavender Evergreen shrub Size: 2-3' Fragrance: Spicy, Pungent,ComplexFragrant Parts: All Parts Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Dense spikes of dark violet flowers are held over aromatic grey leaves. Flower stems are great for cutting and drying. Lavandula x intermedia 'Fred Boutin' Lavender Evergreen shrub Size: 18" high/ wide Fragrance: Spicy, Pungent,ComplexFragrant Parts: All Parts Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Dwarf selection, dense mound with large grey leaves. Lavender flowers on 1 1/2' stems. Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' English lavender Evergreen shrub Size: 2'+ high/ wide Fragrance: Spicy, Pungent,ComplexFragrant Parts: All Parts Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less This hybrid English lavender is bushy in habit. Flowers are deep lavender on long stems. Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence' Hybrid lavender Evergreen shrub Size: 3' high/ wide Fragrance: Spicy, Pungent,ComplexFragrant Parts: All Parts Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Compact shrublet with grey-green leaves. Tall flower stems, lavender flowers. Lepechinia fragrans 'El Tigre' Fragrant pitcher sage Evergreen shrub Size: 3-4' Fragrance: Sagey, Complex Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Light grey-green leaves are softly furry and fragrant on this CA native shrub. Long loose spikes of dark pink fls. appear in spring and summer. Lepechinia hastata Pitcher sage Evergreen shrub Size: 6' high, 8' wide Fragrance: Sagey, Semisweet Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Large, fuzzy, fragrant, arrow-shaped grey leaves. Showy spikes of purple-red flower clusters in late summer and fall. Leptospermum rotundifolium 'Manning's Choice' Tea Tree Evergreen shrub Size: Up to 6' high Fragrance: Sweet, Honey-like Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Full, roundish habit with strongly- angled branches. Branches covered with 1" lavender-pink, very sweet smelling flowers in spring. Lilium 'Corralitos Hybrids' Lily hybrid Bulbous perennial Size: 4'+ high Fragrance: Sweet, Rich Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Hybrids of L. pitkinense x L. kelloggii. Floriferous flowers rose, scarlet, pink. Lilium pardalinum 'Gualala Giant' Native Leopard Lily Bulbous perennial Size: 4'+ high Fragrance: Sweet, Rich Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Vigorous selection of California streamside native produces nodding clusters of dark orange and yellow flowers in summer. Lonicera [x americana] Honeysuckle Deciduous vine Size: to 10' Fragrance: Sweet, Perfume, Light Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Summer brings rich rose buds that open to palest creamy pink, lightly fragrant flowers. Bloom is profuse and vines are moderately vigorous. Lonicera etrusca Evergreen vine Size: 15'+ Fragrance: Sweet Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Scandent shrub or vine has masses of pale yellow fragrant flowers in spring. Can be deciduous with hard frost. Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'--staked Hall's Honeysuckle V i n e Size: 15' high Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy, Intense Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Evergreen/part deciduous. Vigorous growth for fences, and ground covers. Highly fragrant white flowers fade to creamy yellow. Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea'--staked Purple Japanese honeysuckle V i n e Size: To 10' + Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy, Intense Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Lush, massive vine with dark green leaves, purplish beneath. Fragrant, purple and white, tubular flowers much of the year. Lonicera syringantha 'Grandiflora' Deciduous shrub Size: 5' Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Twiggy, arching shrub has intensely fragrant lavender flowers in spring and early summer. Luculia [intermedia]--Qiqui Evergreen shrub Size: to 10' Fragrance: Sweet, Perfume Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Heads of showy pink fragrant flowers are carried in winter on this Chinese shrub. Best in fertile soil in shade. Lupinus albifrons--Indian Valley strain Silver bush lupine Evergreen shrub Size: To 5' x 5' Fragrance: Sweet, Mild Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 10 deg. or less Silver bush lupine puts up masses of dark red violet to blue purple flowers on long spikes in spring. CA native. Lupinus albifrons--selected strains Silver bush lupine Evergreen shrub Size: 3-5' high/ wide Fragrance: Sweet, Mild Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 10 deg. or less Rounded silvery shrub blooms in spring with showy spikes of fragrant, blue violet flowers. CA native. Lupinus excubitus var. austromontanus Grape soda lupine Evergreen shrub Size: 1' high,2-3' wide Fragrance: Grape-like, Powerful Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 10 deg. or less Silver leaves stay low and form a mat. Spikes of blue purple flowers rise in spring and flowers can have the scent of concord grapes. Mahonia 'Arthur Menzies' Oregon grape Evergreen shrub Size: 6'+ high Fragrance: Spicy-sweet Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Very erect Mahonia with large leaves; spikes of showy bright yellow flowers in late winter and early spring, followed by blue berries. Mandevilla laxa Chilean jasmine Deciduous vine Size: 10'+ high Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15 deg. or less Lush, attractive, dark green foliage. Clusters of fragrant white flowers in summer. Does well in hot sun. Mandevilla laxa 'White Star' Chilean jasmine Deciduous vine Size: 10'+h Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 15 deg. or less Dark narrow leaves are a great background for the white, very fragrant trumpet flowers that appear in summer. Does well in hot sun. Michelia doltsopa Michelia Evergreen shrub Size: 30'+ high/15' wide Fragrance: Sweet, Odd Undertones Fragrant Parts: Flowers Light acid soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Roundish, dense canopy. Fragrant cream-colored flowers in spring. Large leaves burned in cold winters. Michelia figo Banana shrub Evergreen shrub Size: 10'+ high/wide Fragrance: Sweet, with Banana Fragrant Parts: Flowers Light acid soil Keep moist Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Shiny evergreen leaves on a dense, shapely shrub; intensely fragrant creamy flowers held along the branches. Michelia figo 'Port Wine' Banana shrub Evergreen shrub Size: 8' high/wide Fragrance: Sweet, with Banana Fragrant Parts: Flowers Light acid soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Glossy green leaves and purplish-red fragrant flowers on a neat, rounded shrub. Michelia yunnanensis 'Snowbird' Evergreen shrub Size: To 8'+ Fragrance: Sweet, Light Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Dark green evergreen leaves; fragrant white flowers along the stems in spring, cinnamon scales on buds and stems. Suncrest introduction. Monardella linoides ssp. viminea Willowy monardella Evergreen shrub Size: 8-12" Fragrance: Sim. Pennyroyal, Mild Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Shrublet with slender stems carries bright lavender fls. in dense heads at branch tips. Blue-grey leaves are very aromatic. CA native. Monardella odoratissima Coyote mint Evergreen perennial Size: 8-12" Fragrance: Spicy, Sagey Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Dense heads of white flowers are scattered among aromatic grey-green leaves on this low California perennial. Prospers in sun or part shade. Monardella odoratissima x glauca Coyote mint Evergreen perennial Size: 8-12" Fragrance: Spicy, Sagey Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Loose subshrub with highly aromatic narrow grey-green leaves produces dense heads of purple fls. in summer. Good drainage important. CA native. Monardella villosa Coyote mint Evergreen shrub Size: 1-2' high/wide Fragrance: Variable/Spicy, Minty Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Low, dense, evergreen shrub has aromatic leaves. Lavender-pink flower heads in summer attract butterflies. CA native. Monardella villosa var. obispoensis Coyote mint Evergreen perennial Size: 12-18" Fragrance: Spicy, Minty Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Subshrub is moderately erect in habit; aromatic leaves are more woolly than the species. Many heads of lavender flowers in spring. CA native. Monardella villosa x purpurea Coyote mint Evergreen shrub Size: 1-2' Fragrance: Spicy, Minty, Mild Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Compact shrublet carries dense heads of bright lavender flowers on sturdy stems. Late spring to early summer bloom. CA native. Myrica californica Wax myrtle Evergreen shrub Size: 12'+ high/8' wide Fragrance: Spicy, Resinous Fragrant Parts: Fruits Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15 deg. or less Neat, aromatic green leaves held on upright stems; inconspicuous flowers held along branches mature to fragrant berries. CA native. Myrtus communis Myrtle Evergreen shrub Size: 5-10' high/wide Fragrance: Spicy-sweet Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Bushy, upright growth. Evergreen leaves are shiny and aromatic; small white flowers in summer, blue black berries in fall. Myrtus communis 'Compacta' Myrtle Evergreen shrub Size: 4-8' high/wide Fragrance: Spicy-sweet Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Bushy, upright growth. Aromatic evergreen leaves, small white flowers. Myrtus communis 'Compacta Variegata' Variegated dwarf myrtle Evergreen shrub Size: 4'+high/wide Fragrance: Spicy-sweet Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Bushy, upright growth. Aromatic evergreen leaves, edged in white, are densely set in tight mound. Small white flowers. Myrtus communis 'Variegata' Myrtle Evergreen shrub Size: 5-8' high/wide Fragrance: Spicy-sweet Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Bushy, upright growth. Aromatic evergreen leaves are cream and green; small white flowers are carried in summer. Good foliage color all year. Nepeta x faassenii Catmint Evergreen perennial Size: 1-2' high/wide Fragrance: Herbal, Minty Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Soft, furry, aromatic grey leaves form low mounds; lavender flowers on spikes are abundant in spring, with scattered flowers in summer. Nepeta x faassenii 'Blue Wonder' Catmint Evergreen perennial Size: 12-18" high/wide Fragrance: Herbal, Minty Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Blue-lavender flowers clusters through summer over greyish green, aromatic leaves. Shear for repeat waves of flowers. Nepeta x faassenii 'Snowflake' White catmint Evergreen perennial Size: 1' Fragrance: Herbal, Minty Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Catmint. 1'mound. Grey-green nicely aromatic lvs, white fls. in spring and summer. Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low' Catmint Evergreen perennial Size: 6"h/2'w Fragrance: Herbal, Minty Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Low, spreading mats of aromatic foliage bear bright lavender blue fls in spring and throughout the summer. Shear periodically to encourage bloom. Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' Catmint Evergreen perennial Size: 2' high/wide Fragrance: Herbal, Minty Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Mounding growth. Soft, furry, aromatic grey leaves. Lavender flowers in spring and summer. Oenothera caespitosa Desert evening primrose Evergreen perennial Size: 6-12" by 2' Fragrance: Sweet Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 10 deg. or less Compact clumps with grey leaves; huge white flowers with pink tinge are fragrant at night. CA native. Origanum 'Amethyst Falls' Ornamental oregano Evergreen perennial Size: 12-16" Fragrance: Herbal, Complex Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15deg- Dark grey-green leaves stay low; flower stems rise in summer and carry hop-like heads with pinkish bracts and tiny pink flowers. Can take drought. Origanum dictamnus Dittany of Crete Evergreen perennial Size: Low Fragrance: Herbal, Bitter Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 10 deg. or less Clumping oregano dangles flowers from pretty pink bracts in summer. Best with good drainage and air circulation. Fl. dry well. Origanum 'White Anniversary' Marjoram Evergreen perennial Size: 8" high/2-3' wide. Fragrance: Distinctive Herbal, MildFragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Low mounds of broad cream variegated leaves form 2-3' wide groundcover with white summer flowers. Osmanthus x burkwoodii Evergreen shrub Size: To 6' Fragrance: Sweet Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Compact, evergreen shrub with firm shiny green leaves carries white fragrant flowers along the branches in spring. Osmanthus fragrans Sweet olive Evergreen shrub Size: 10'+ high/wide Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity Fragrant Parts: Flowers Tolerates heavy soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15 deg. or less Compact, dense, habit. Can be kept as a shrub or trained as a small tree. Tiny, white fragrant flowers in spring-summer. Osmanthus fragrans forma aurantiacus Evergreen shrub Size: 10'+ h Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 15 deg. or less Upright shrub with large, leathery dark leaves; intensely fragrant orange flowers in fall. Osmanthus fragrans 'Thunbergii' Evergreen shrub Size: 10' Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15 deg. or less Dark lustrous leaves are bronzy purple when new; fragrant creamy flowers in summer. New growth can burn in sudden frosts. Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Ilicifolius' Holly olive Evergreen shrub Size: 6-8'+ high Fragrance: Sweet, Musky Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Dense, symmetrical upright growth, with firm shiny toothed green leaves. Fragrant white flowers fall-early spring. Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus' Holly olive Evergreen shrub Size: 8'+ high, 6'wide Fragrance: Sweet, Musky Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Dark purplish new foliage, mature leaves have purple tinge. Fragrant creamy fls in fall. Dense neat, erect form. Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus' Chinese holly Evergreen shrub Size: To 6' high Fragrance: Sweet, Musky Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Stout, tough, slow-growing shrub. Leathery, dark leaves with cream margins. Small fragrant flowers. Parochetus communis Shamrock pea Deciduous perennial Size: 3"+ high Fragrance: Spicy, like Cinnamon Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Keep moist Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Dense spreading carpets of bright, lush green foliage. Bright blue pea flowers held above the leaves in spring, with scattered bloom till fall. Pelargonium 'French Lace' Scented geranium Evergreen shrub Size: To 2'+ Fragrance: Lemony Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 25-30 deg.F. Creamy yellow and green leaves make a fairly upright billowy mass; pink flowers in spring. Pelargonium tomentosum Peppermint geranium Evergreen shrub Size: 1-2'h/5'w Fragrance: Minty Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 25-30 deg.F. Quick growing geranium has velvety light green leaves with a minty fragrance. Small white flowers are displayed in early summer. Protect from frost. Penstemon palmeri Beardtongue Evergreen perennial Size: 2'+ Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Dryland penstemon puts up long spikes of fragrant pink flowers over toothed leaves. Native to southern California deserts and the southwest. Perovskia abrotanoides Russian sage Deciduous perennial Size: 3-5' high/wide Fragrance: Sagey/Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Upright, arching stems. Dissected leaves. Airy sprays of lavender flowers in summer, white stems. Can spread to form nice patch. Perovskia 'Filigran' Russian sage Deciduous shrub Size: To 3' Fragrance: Sagey/Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Dissected white leaves; spikes of lavender blue flowers in summer. Can take moderate to little water, and spread to form wide patch. Perovskia 'Longin' Russian sage Deciduous shrub Size: 4' high, 2' wide Fragrance: Sagey/Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Showy, furry purple flower calyx with protruding lavender flower. Toothed silvery-grey aromatic leaves. In winter, prune to ground, for strong shoots. Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile' Mock orange Deciduous shrub Size: 6-8' high,10' wide Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Twiggy shrub with granny-apple green lvs. Fragrant white 2" flowers with a maroon eye bloom late spring-summer. Choice. Philadelphus 'Galahad' Mock orange Deciduous shrub Size: To 6' Fragrance: Sweet, Spicy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Small leaved cultivar of mock orange. Fragrant white flowers in early summer. Dense growth. Philadelphus lewisii 'Covelo' Mock orange Deciduous shrub Size: 6-8' high,10' wide Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Bushy growth. Arching stems, bright 3" toothed leaves, fragrant 2" white flowers bloom mid spring to summer. CA native. Philadelphus lewisii 'Goose Creek' Mock orange Deciduous shrub Size: 6-8' high,10' wide Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Bushy growth. Arching stems, clean green leaves, fragrant 1-1/2" double white flowers w/ yel. center bloom late spring+summer. CA native. Philadelphus mexicanus Mock orange Evergreen shrub Size: Vining to15' + Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Arching stems, bright green leaves. Intensely fragrant cream-colored flowers in summer. Can be grown as shrub or vine. Deciduous with hard frost. Philadelphus microphyllus 'Desert Snow' Mock-orange Deciduous shrub Size: To 3-4' Fragrance: Sweet, Spicy, Intense Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Graceful shrub with closely branched stems, small dark furry leaves, and intensely fragrant white flowers in summer. Philotheca myoporoides 'Galaxy' Evergreen shrub Size: 3-4' Fragrance: Odd, Semi-sweet Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. UCSC/Koala Blooms introduction. Rounded shrub has many starry white flowers in winter and spring that open from pink buds. Leaves have spicy scent. Philotheca myoporoides 'Profusion' Long leaf waxflower Evergreen shrub Size: 4-6' Fragrance: Odd, Semi-sweet Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Upright rounded shrub with aromatic leaves, and many white star-shaped flowers carried along the stems in winter and spring. Prostanthera ovalifolia--"excellent purple" Mint bush Evergreen shrub Size: 4' Fragrance: Spicy, Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Australian mint bush has spicy aromatic foliage. Leaves are covered in mid spring with lavender purple flowers. Prostanthera ovalifolia 'Variegata' Mint bush Evergreen shrub Size: 4-5' Fragrance: Spicy, Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Creamy variegation on the aromatic leaves contributes to the bright, light foliage mass. Lavender flowers in spring. Prostanthera rotundifolia 'Rosea' Round-leaf mint bush Evergreen shrub Size: to 5' tall/wide Fragrance: Spicy, Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Bushy habit. Small, aromatic leaves are covered with masses of small bright pink flowers in spring. Rhododendron 'Fragrantissimum' Evergreen shrub Size: 5-6'+ Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Light acid soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Large, very fragrant white flowers appear in spring on this old fashioned favorite. Open growth pattern. Rhododendron 'Snow Lady' Rhododendron Evergreen shrub Size: 3'+ high Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Light acid soil Keep moist Light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Dwarf compact plant. Fragrant tight clusters of pure white blooms in spring are held among fuzzy leaves. Rhodohypoxis baurii 'Pintado' Star flower Cormous perennial Size: 4" high Fragrance: Sweet Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Scented pale pink flowers shade to deep red at petal tips; profuse flowers cover the grassy leaves during spring and summer bloom. Winter deciduous. Ribes malv. v. viridifolium 'Ortega Beauty' Chaparral currant Evergreen shrub Size: 6-7' Fragrance: Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Vivid pinkish red flowers dangle in long clusters from sturdy stems on this CA native. Late winter and early spring bloom. Aromatic leaves. Ribes sanguineum 'Barrie Coate' Pink flowering currant Deciduous shrub Size: 6' high, 4-6' wide Fragrance: Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Bushy, upright, with textured, lobed leaves, pendant clusters of deep pink flowers on bare stems in winter, blue berries. Ribes sanguineum 'Brocklebankii' Golden flowering currant Deciduous shrub Size: To 4'+ Fragrance: Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Golden leaf form of flowering currant keeps bright light leaf color all season. Medium pink flowers appear on short spikes in spring. Ribes sanguineum var. glut. 'Claremont' Pink flowering currant Deciduous shrub Size: 8' high,10' wide Fragrance: Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Erect shrub with masses of 8" drooping light pink flower clusters in late winter, early spring. Aromatic leaves. CA native. Ribes sanguineum var. glut. 'Spring Showers' Pink flowering currant Deciduous shrub Size: 6' high, 8' wide Fragrance: Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Vase-shaped, bushy with masses of 6" long pink floral racemes in earliest spring. Fragrant leaves. CA native. Ribes sanguineum 'White Icicle' COPF White flowering currant Deciduous shrub Size: 6-8' high, 8' wide Fragrance: Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 10 deg. or less Erect shrub; with masses of glistening white pendant flower clusters in late winter. Ribes viburnifolium Catalina currant Evergreen shrub Size: 4' high, 8' wide Fragrance: Resinous, Incense Fragrant Parts: Leaves Tolerates heavy soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Spreading, tall groundcover for dry shade with spicily fragrant green leaves. Small translucent red tasty berries. Rosa banksiae 'Alba Plena'--staked Lady Bank's rose Trailing plant Size: 20 feet + high Fragrance: Sweet, Perfume Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 10 deg. or less Masses of fragrant white clusters of blooms. Vigorous climber, good groundcover. Rosa 'Sombreuil'--staked Old rose Deciduous shrub Size: 20'+ Fragrance: Sweet, Perfume Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 10 deg. or less Old rose can be grown as scandent shrub or vine. Very double creamy white scented flowers are beautiful in spring and early summer. Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Spire' Rosemary Evergreen shrub Size: 5' high/ 3'+ wide Fragrance: Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Upright, branching at base, with abundant medium blue flowers in spring. Thick, fragrant leaves. Rosmarinus officinalis 'Collingwood Ingram' Rosemary Evergreen shrub Size: 2'+ high/4'wide Fragrance: Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Upright branches to 30"; dark green leaves. Flowers rich, bright blue-violet in spring. Rosmarinus off. 'Huntington Blue' ('H. Carpet') Rosemary Evergreen shrub Size: 18" high/ 5' wide Fragrance: Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Fast spreading mat with bright blue flowers. Remains dense in center. Fragrant leaves. Rosmarinus officinalis 'Irene' USPP#9124 Rosemary Evergreen shrub Size: 1' high,4-6' wide Fragrance: Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Spreading carpet with aromatic, needle-like leaves. Many bright purple-blue flowers are clustered above the foliage in spring. Rosmarinus officinalis 'Ken Taylor' Rosemary Evergreen shrub Size: 12" high, 6' wide Fragrance: Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Fast spreading mat with exceptionally deep blue flowers. Remains dense in center. Fragrant green leaves. Rosmarinus officinalis 'Roseus' Pink rosemary Evergreen shrub Size: 3-4' h Fragrance: Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Erect rosemary stays dense; bright rose pink flowers are displayed in late winter and spring. Aromatic leaves. Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue' Rosemary Evergreen shrub Size: 4-5' high/wide Fragrance: Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Bushy, upright, spreading habit, with dark green aromatic leaves. Bright lavender-blue flowers bloom winter to summer. Ruta graveolens--compact form Rue Evergreen shrub Size: 18" Fragrance: Odd, Semi-sweet Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Lacy blue-grey, strongly aromatic leaves on upright stems; yellow flowers in early summer. Salvia 'Allen Chickering' Sage Evergreen shrub Size: 4-6' tall,6-8' wide Fragrance: Sweet, Sagey Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Bushy, upright growth. Aromatic furry leaves, showy lavender flowers. Hybrid of California species, also known as Cleveland sage. Salvia apiana White sage Evergreen shrub Size: 3-6' Fragrance: Sagey, Bitter Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Very white, aromatic foliage on a leafy bush to 3'. Flower stems to 6' have whitish pink blossoms in spring and early summer. CA native. Salvia 'Bee's Bliss' Evergreen shrub Size: 1'h/3-5'w Fragrance: Sagey Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Chance hybrid with blue grey leaves and dense, low habit. Lavender blue flowers in spring. Widely spreading. Salvia brandegei 'Pacific Blue' Evergreen shrub Size: 3-4' high, 5'+wide Fragrance: Sagey Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Sun/shade Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Narrow dark green leaves on a rounded shrub; spikes of bright light blue flowers in early summer. CA native. Salvia clevelandii 'Deer Spring Silver' Cleveland sage Evergreen shrub Size: 4'+ Fragrance: Sagey, Sweet Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Sun/shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less California native shrub has highly aromatic grey-green leaves; bright blue-purple flowers are carried in dense whorls on 18" stems, summer. Salvia 'Dara's Choice' Evergreen shrub Size: 1-2' high/ 6' wide Fragrance: Sagey, Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Sun or light shade Hardy to 15 deg. or less Green foliage year round makes broad mounds. Spikes of lavender blue flowers appear in late spring and early summer. Hybrid of California sages. Salvia fruticosa Evergreen shrub Size: 2' high/wide Fragrance: Sagey Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Grey green, aromatic leaves on a small leafy shrub. Lavender blue flowers at the branch tips in spring. Needs good drainage. Salvia leucophylla 'Amethyst Bluff' Purple sage Evergreen shrub Size: 4' high, 4-6'wide Fragrance: Sagey, Perfumed Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Spreading form of purple sage from the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Bright light purple flowers in spring. CA native. Salvia leucophylla 'Figueroa' Purple sage Evergreen shrub Size: 3-4' tall, 6' wide Fragrance: Sagey, Perfumed Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less Stout, bushy habit. White-woolly leaves, lavender-pink flowers in late spring. Salvia melissodora Grape scented sage Evergreen shrub Size: To 6' Fragrance: Sweet, Grape-like Fragrant Parts: Leaves and Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 25-30 deg.F. Billowy shrub bears lavender blue flowers that smell like ripe grapes. Light green leaves. Can bloom summer into late fall. Protect from hard frost. Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten' Kitchen sage Evergreen shrub Size: 6-10" high Fragrance: Sagey Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Dense, spreading mound with large furry grey leaves, popular as an herb. Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' Kitchen sage Evergreen shrub Size: 8-12" high, 2' wide Fragrance: Sagey Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Firm, aromatic leaves are patterned with grey-green and yellow. Salvia officinalis 'Purpurea' Kitchen sage Evergreen shrub Size: 8-12" high, 2' wide Fragrance: Sagey Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Tidy clumps. Aromatic purple and grey leaves useful as herb. Salvia pachyphylla Mountain desert sage Evergreen shrub Size: 4' high, 5'+wide Fragrance: Sagey Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 10 deg. or less Clusters of bright blue fls set in rose bracts keep this shrub popular. Good drainage and air circulation is essential to success. Resents winter wet. Salvia 'Pozo Blue' Evergreen shrub Size: 4-5' high/wide Fragrance: Sagey, Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Shrubby sage carries round clusters of lavender blue flowers in spring and early summer. Attractive to hummingbirds. S. clevelandii hybrid. Salvia 'Shirley's Creeper' Evergreen shrub Size: 3-4'high/6'+wide Fragrance: Sagey Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Aromatic shrub with dark green leaves spreads and mounds over the ground; light blue flowers are borne in late spring. CA native hybrid. Salvia sonomensis 'Fremont's Carpet' Sonoma sage Evergreen perennial Size: Low Fragrance: Sagey Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Spikes of blue purple fls. appear in spring on this widely spreading perennial sage. Best in rocky soils where winter mud doesn't cover stems. CA nat. Salvia sonomensis 'Gorda' Sonoma sage Evergreen perennial Size: Low Fragrance: Sagey Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Sun/shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Carpeting CA sage for sun or dry shade does best in lean soil with rocky mulch. Furry grey leaves, bright blue purple fls. in spring. Salvia spathacea Hummingbird sage Evergreen perennial Size: 2' Fragrance: Sweet, Spicy, Fruity Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Sun/shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Spreading perennial with sweetly aromatic large leaves puts up sturdy spikes of bright rosy magenta flowers in spring. CA native. Salvia spathacea 'King Crimson' Hummingbird sage Evergreen perennial Size: 3' Fragrance: Sweet, Spicy, Fruity Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Spreading clumps can form a broad patch; thick spikes of dark magenta flowers rise over fragrant leaves. Grows well in part shade. Salvia 'Starlight' Evergreen shrub Size: 4-6' Fragrance: Sagey, Strong Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 20-25 deg.F. Oval grey leaves are aromatic. Upright wand like stems have white flowers in spring and summer. Hybrid of California native sp. Salvia 'Whirly Blue' Evergreen shrub Size: 4'+ Fragrance: Sweet, Sagey Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15-20deg Hybrid sage has aromatic leaves and dense whorls of lavender blue flowers late spring to early summer. Attractive to hummingbirds. CA native. Santolina chamaecyparissus Lavender cotton Evergreen shrub Size: To 2' x 3'+ Fragrance: Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Bushy low shrub forms dense grey mass and is decorated by yellow button heads in summer. Very durable. Santolina ericoides Santolina Evergreen shrub Size: 2' high/wide Fragrance: Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Narrow deep green fragrant leaves + pale yellow flowers in spring. Fast growing. Prune periodically to maintain compact shape. Sarcococca ruscifolia Fragrant sweet box Evergreen shrub Size: To 6' high Fragrance: Sweet, Rich Fragrant Parts: Flowers Light acid soil Keep moist Light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Slow growing evergreen shrub for shade has shiny green leaves.Tiny white spring flowers are intensely fragrant. Forms espalier. Sarcococca salicifolia Evergreen shrub Size: 4-5' Fragrance: Sweet, Rich Fragrant Parts: Flowers Light acid soil Keep moist Light shade Hardy to 10deg- Narrow, shiny dark green leaves on upright stems on this shade loving shrub; small fragrant flowers in winter and early spring. Satureja douglasii Yerba buena Evergreen perennial Size: 3" high, 3' + wide Fragrance: Sweet, Minty Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Moderate watering Light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Trailing, with white flowers and aromatic leaves. Makes loose carpet or drapes over walls. Native to coastal forests of California. Sinningia tubiflora Tuberous perennial Size: 1-2' high/ wide Fragrance: Sweet Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Clumping, tuberous-rooted plant with furry grey-green leaves. Fragrant, tubular white flowers in summer. Winter-deciduous. Styrax redivivus Snowdrop bush Deciduous shrub Size: 6-10' Fragrance: (in some) Sweet Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Sun or light shade Hardy to 0deg- Graceful shrub with oval form. White bell flowers droop from the branches in spring. CA native. Tagetes lemmonii Mexican marigold Evergreen shrub Size: 6'+ high/wide Fragrance: Odd Sweet/Sagey/Bitter Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Bushy, upright growth. Dissected, aromatic foliage. Bright orange flowers in winter and throughout the year. Deer resistant. Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum Fern leaf tansy Evergreen perennial Size: 2'+ Fragrance: Sagey/Spicy Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Finely cut leaves are pleasantly aromatic; clumps spread in a moderate fashion. Yellow button flowers in spring. Teucrium flavum Evergreen shrub Size: To 18"h Fragrance: Pungent, Spicy/Perfume Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 10 deg. or less Dark green, glossy leaves on a neat shrub provide nice contrast for flowering perennials. Light yellow flowers in early summer. Teucrium marum Cat Thyme Evergreen perennial Size: 12" high Fragrance: Spicy, Intense, Pungent Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Dense, mounding habit; pungent blue-grey tiny leaves. Rose-pink flowers in summer. Great treat for felines. Thymus camphoratus Camphor thyme Evergreen shrub Size: To 12" high Fragrance: Spicy-sweet, Intense Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Intricately branched, mounding dome has intensely aromatic dark green leaves and showy heads of rose-pink flowers in summer. Thymus x citriodorus 'Argenteus' Silver thyme Evergreen perennial Size: 6-12" high Fragrance: Sweet, Lemony Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Spreading, matting habit, with silver variegated leaves. Lavender flowers in summer. Good as seasoning. Thymus x citriodorus 'Lime' Lime thyme Evergreen perennial Size: 6-8 inches high Fragrance: Spicy, Lemony Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Forms spreading mounds of limey green foliage. Fragrant leaves are a delicious herb. Lavender pink flowers in summer. Thymus x citriodorus 'Sweet Greens' Thyme Evergreen perennial Size: 4" x 2'+ Fragrance: Sweet, Lemony Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Dense mats with green leaves are sweetly fragrant on this selection. Lavender pink flowers are abundant in early summer. Thymus x citriodorus 'Variegatus' Lemon thyme Evergreen perennial Size: 6-8" high Fragrance: Sweet, Lemony Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Forms spreading mounds. Fragrant yellow and green leaves are a delicious herb. Lavender flowers. Thymus 'Rose Williams' Thyme Evergreen shrub Size: 12" high, 2' wide Fragrance: Herbal, Parsley element Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil moderate irrig. Full sun Hardy to 10 deg. or less Low shrublet is densely covered with aromatic grey-green leaves; light lavender pink flowers from rose pink buds in spring and summer. Trichostema lanatum Woolly blue curls Evergreen shrub Size: 3-5' high/ wide Fragrance: Spicy-sweet, Intense Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 15 deg. or less CA native of the mint family. Lavender- blue flowers, furry stems. Good drainage is a must for this butterfly and hummingbird attracting plant. Trichostema 'Midnight Magic' TM Evergreen shrub Size: 3' Fragrance: Minty, Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 25-30 deg.F. Low shrub with arching stems carries bright purple flowers with long stamens from spring to fall. Hybrid between T. lanatum and T. purpusii. Ugni molinae Chilean guava Evergreen shrub Size: To 6' high/ wide Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity, Intense Fragrant Parts: Leaves and Fruits Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Huckleberry-like shrub with moderate growth develops into dense, rounded bush. White flowers ripen to edible dark blue fruits. Ugni molinae 'Flambeau' Variegated Chilean guava Evergreen shrub Size: 4-6' high Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity Fragrant Parts: Leaves and Fruits Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Variegated form of Chilean guava grows slowly. Very attractive grey-green leaves have cream edges and new lvs are flushed pink. Ugni molinae--wild reselect Chilean guava Evergreen shrub Size: 6' high Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity, Intense Fragrant Parts: Leaves and Fruits Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun/shade Hardy to 15-20 deg.F. Small, firm dark green leaves with pointed tips are held on well branched dense shrub. White flowers mature to small dark, edible and tasty fruits. Verbena lilacina 'De la Mina' Evergreen shrub Size: 2' high/wide Fragrance: Sweet, Spicy, Mild Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 25-30 deg.F. Rounded shrub carries bright lavender purple, sweet scented flowers in summer. Protect from hard frost. Baja California native. Vetiveria zizanioides Vetiver G r a s s Size: 4-5' Fragrance: Sweet, Earthy Fragrant Parts: Roots Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 10 deg. or less Durable clumping grass makes a strong vertical column. Leaves blush purple red in fall. Fragrant roots source of vetiver oil. Adaptable. Viburnum 'Anne Russell' Deciduous shrub Size: 5'+ high/wide Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Clusters of pink flower buds attractive in winter, then open in spring with very fragrant white flowers. Viburnum x burkwoodii Arrowwood Deciduous shrub Size: To 8' high/ wide Fragrance: Sweet, Heavy Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Sun or light shade Hardy to 0 deg. or less Evergreen, becoming dense in maturity. Cluster of fragrant white flowers open from pink buds in early spring. Vitex agnus-castus 'Amiguita' Chaste tree Deciduous shrub Size: 3-5' Fragrance: Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Tol. heavy soils Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less This very useful, compact form of chaste tree only grows to 5' high, and produces lavender flowers in spikes in summer. Vitex agnus-castus 'Pink Sensation' Chaste tree Deciduous shrub Size: To 15' Fragrance: Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Tol. heavy soils Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Bright soft rosy pink flower spikes appear in mid-summer on this erect rounded shrub. Durable and adaptable. Vitex agnus-castus 'Sensational' Chaste tree Deciduous shrub Size: To 15' Fragrance: Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less This Herb Kelly selection has large leaves and medium lavender purple flowers in exceptionally long and full spikes in summer. Vitex agnus-castus 'Stony Point' Chaste tree Deciduous shrub Size: To 15' Fragrance: Resinous Fragrant Parts: Leaves Most soils Drought tolerant Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Originating from a roadside plant in Sonoma County, this cultivar has large dark leaves and unusually bright blue purple flowers, summer. Wisteria 'Cooke's Special Purple' Wisteria Deciduous vine Size: To 20' Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Thought to be a W. sinensis seedling, this strong, vigorous vine bears many long fragrant clusters of dark purple flowers in spring. May rebloom. Wisteria floribunda 'Hon-beni' Japanese wisteria Deciduous vine Size: To 20'+ Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity, Light Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Vigorous vine bears 12-18" tresses of soft pink flowers with yellow blotch in spring. Wisteria floribunda 'Issai' Japanese wisteria Deciduous vine Size: 20 feet + high Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity, Light Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Spring bloom of 2-tone lavender fragrant flowers is abundant. Wisteria floribunda 'Kuchibeni' Japanese wisteria Deciduous vine Size: To 20' + Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity, Light Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Abundant racemes of light mauve-pink flowers, with darker color at flower tip. Color lasts best in part shade. Early spring bloom. Wisteria floribunda 'Kyushaku' ('Macrobotrys')Japanese wisteria Deciduous vine Size: To 30' Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity, Light Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Purple and lilac flowers appear in very long clusters in spring on this Japanese wisteria. Provide sturdy support. Wisteria floribunda 'Lavender Lace' Japanese wisteria Deciduous vine Size: To 20' + Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity, Light Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Long clusters to 18" in spring; flowers are bicolored pale and darker violet purple. Possibly of hybrid origin. Wisteria floribunda 'Longissima Alba' Japanese wisteria Deciduous vine Size: 20 feet + high Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity, Light Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Draping clusters to 2' long of white fragrant flowers in spring. Train up trellis. Good bank cover. Wisteria flor. 'Purple Patches' ('Kyushaku'?) Japanese wisteria Deciduous vine Size: To 30' Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity, Light Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Spring brings long clusters of purple and white flowers on this Japanese wisteria. Provide sturdy support. Wisteria floribunda 'Royal Purple' Japanese wisteria Deciduous vine Size: To 30' Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity, Light Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Japanese wisteria displays long trusses of dark purple, scented flowers in spring. Provide sturdy support. Wisteria floribunda 'Shiro Noda' Japanese wisteria Deciduous vine Size: 20'+ Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity, Light Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Very long tresses of white flowers in spring. Wisteria floribunda 'Snow Showers' Japanese wisteria Deciduous vine Size: 20 feet + high Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity, Light Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Long tresses of white, fragrant flowers in spring. Provide sturdy support. Good bank cover. Wisteria floribunda 'Tea Garden Form' Japanese wisteria Deciduous vine Size: 20'+ Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity, Light Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Dark blue purple and white flowers in long clusters on this vigorous vine. Spring bloom. Wisteria floribunda 'Violacea Plena' Japanese wisteria Deciduous vine Size: 20 feet + high Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity, Light Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Double violet blooms are very distinctive on this unusual form of wisteria. Train up trellis. Good bank cover. Wisteria sinensis 'Amethyst' Chinese wisteria Deciduous vine Size: 20 feet + high Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity, Intense Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Masses of bright mauve purple, highly fragrant flowers in clusters. Train up trellis. Good bank cover. Wisteria sinensis 'Blue Sapphire' Chinese wisteria Deciduous vine Size: Up to 15 feet tall Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Prolific 1' long clusters of deep lilac-mauve, very fragrant flowers bloom in spring, often before the leaves appear. Provide sturdy support. Wisteria sinensis 'Caroline' Chinese wisteria Deciduous vine Size: 20 feet + high Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity, Powerful Fragrant Parts: Flowers Most soils Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Masses of fragrant, lavender and white flowers in clusters. Can also be used as bank cover. Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific' Chinese wisteria Deciduous vine Size: 20'+ Fragrance: Sweet, Fruity Fragrant Parts: Flowers Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Masses of fragrant, purple flowers appear in spring, often before the leaves appear. Provide strong support. Zanthoxylum piperitum Japanese pepper Deciduous shrub Size: 8-15' Fragrance: Spicy, Peppery Fragrant Parts: Leaves Well-drained soil Moderate watering Full sun Hardy to 0 deg. or less Spiny shrub can also be grown as small tree. Greenish yellow flowers in summer are followed by reddish fruits. Dense, compact form.