UC Master Gardener Program Contra Costa County
2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Abutilon pictum ▪ To 4-5’ tall and 3-4’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ Upright round-headed growth sporting beautiful ▪ Full sun to mostly shade Flowering Maple variegated green-yellow maple-like leaves. ▪ Shrub ▪ Soft orange lantern-like flowers with prominent ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) veining appear in spring and summer, and can appear nearly year round in frost-free areas. ▪ Great for containers or in the landscape. ▪ Easily espaliered. ▪ Attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Achillea millefolium ▪ To 1-2' tall and 2-3' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 5a to 10b ▪ Forms low spreading mats of ferny green leaves. ▪ Full sun Red Yarrow ▪ Blooms late spring through summer, with broad ▪ Perennial clusters of scarlet red flowers on upright stems above ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) the foliage. ▪ Attracts butterflies as well as beneficial insects. Agastache rupestris ▪ To 2-3’ tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 4a to 10b ▪ Upright stems form bushy mounds. ▪ Full sun Hummingbird Mint or ▪ Lightly textured linear gray/green leaves have a ▪ Perennial Hyssop refreshing aromatic fragrance. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Stem ends develop spikes of sunset-colored flowers from August to frost. ▪ Attractive to hummingbirds. ▪ One of the best hyssops for garden culture. ▪ Prefers a lean soil. Ajania pacifica ▪ To 1-2’ tall by 2-3’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones 5a to 9b ▪ Forms an upright mound of beautiful variegated ▪ Full sun to part shade Gold-and-Silver foliage and spreads over time by rhizomes. ▪ Perennial Chrysanthemum ▪ Leaves are green edged with silver, lending a shimmer ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) to the plant. ▪ Fall blooming with clusters of button-like yellow flowers. Aloe perfoliata ▪ Prostrate, spreading to as much as 6’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ This sprawling aloe has long, trailing stems, tipped ▪ Full sun Rubble Aloe with tight rosettes of leaves, that clamber over rocks ▪ Succulent and rubble, suckering as they go. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ The succulent foliage is blue-green flushing red when dry, and sports golden teeth along the edges. ▪ Heads of bright coral-colored tubular flowers rise above the foliage summer to fall. v-2017-08-30 1 of 31
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UC Master Gardener Program Contra Costa County
2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Aloysia triphylla ▪ To 5-6’ tall, larger with age. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ Elegant open, airy form. ▪ Full sun to part shade Lemon Verbena ▪ Prune to keep from becoming too leggy. ▪ Shrub ▪ Medium green tri-lobed leaves are strongly lemon ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) scented (mmmmmm…) and popular for teas, iced drinks, jellies, and potpourri. ▪ Branch tips bear small pale lavender summer flowers in open clusters. ▪ Protect from heavy frost. Alyogyne cv. ▪ To 8’ tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 10b ▪ A hybrid between Alyogyne huegelii and A. ▪ Part shade NCN ▪ hakeifolia, two related species from Australia. ▪ Shrub ▪ Long bloom season with large hibiscus-like mauve ▪ Low water flowers. ▪ Fast-growing and may suffer from wind damage. ▪ Well-drained soils are preferable. ▪ Prune to shape. Alyogyne huegelii ▪ To 6' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 10b 'Monterey Bay' ▪ An evergreen shrub with rough textured dissected ▪ Full sun green foliage. ▪ Shrub NCN ▪ Can bloom spring to fall, bearing large hibiscus-like ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) dark purple flowers. ▪ An Australian native, it prefers well-drained soils. ▪ Prune to shape. ▪ May suffer damage from heavy frost. Artemisia arborescens ▪ To 4-6’ tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 5a to 9b ▪ Mounded form with soft appearance due to its ▪ Full sun Tree Wormwood feathery silver foliage. ▪ Shrub ▪ Mediterranean shrub. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Flowers inconspicuous. ▪ An elegant companion for Ceanothus, and a great choice for dry gardens with well-drained soils. Artemisia californica ▪ To 3-4’ tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 11 ▪ California native. ▪ Full sun California Sagebrush ▪ Mounded, open form with upright branching. ▪ Shrub ▪ Beautiful feathery silvery light grey-green foliage. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Inconspicuous flowers. ▪ Strongly aromatic. ▪ Any soil with good drainage. ▪ Avoid summer irrigation. ▪ Nice companion for Sticky Monkey Flower.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Asclepias fascicularis ▪ To 3' tall and 2-3' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 11 ▪ Dark, upright stems with long, linear green leaves. ▪ Full sun to part shade California Milkweed ▪ Summer brings creamy pink flowers in rounded ▪ Perennial heads. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ In California, this narrow leaf milkweed is the favored host for Monarch butterfly caterpillars. ▪ Wonderful addition for a habitat garden. ▪ Spreads slowly to form small patches. ▪ Deer resistant. Aster chilensis ▪ From 1-3' tall, spreading slowly. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b ▪ Bushy, branching habit with narrow green foliage. ▪ Full sun to part shade California Aster ▪ Blooms summer through fall with 2” lavender daisies ▪ Perennial on tall sprays. ▪ Low to moderate water ▪ Showy and cheerful, makes an excellent habitat plant. ▪ Native moths and butterflies visit this plant for nectar, and birds eat the seeds. ▪ Spreads slowly by rhizomes. ▪ Deciduous in winter. Aster ericoides ▪ To 1-3’ tall by 2’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones 5a to 10b ▪ Compact and bushy, many-branched. ▪ Full sun Heath Aster (white ▪ Narrow deep green foliage reminiscent of heath. ▪ Perennial flower) ▪ Blooms late summer to fall, loaded with sprays of ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) small white, yellow-centered daisies. ▪ Attractive to buterflies. ▪ Good cut flower for arrangements. ▪ May need staking. Ballota ▪ To 12-18” tall and 36” wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10a pseudodictamnus ▪ White woolly, rounded 1" leaves and furry stems ▪ Full sun create a beautiful contrast with other plantings. ▪ Perennial Grecian Horehound ▪ Tiny white flowers are insignificant and should be ▪ Very low water (WUCOLS) removed to help maintain a compact form. Buddleia davidii cv. ▪ A smaller variety, reaching 3’ tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 9b ▪ Strong bloomer in late summer, with magenta flowers. ▪ Full sun Butterfly Bush (magenta ▪ Attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. ▪ Shrub dwarf) ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) Buddleia davidii cv. ▪ Unlike full-size plants, this dwarf only reaches 2' tall ▪ USDA Zones 5a to 10b and wide, expanding the possible uses. ▪ Full sun Butterfly Bush (blue ▪ Strong bloomer in late summer, with bluish-purple ▪ Shrub dwarf) flowers trusses. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Buddleia davidii ▪ To 6-8’ or more but is usually cut back. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 9b ▪ Well known for strong flowering in late summer. ▪ Full sun Lavender Butterfly Bush ▪ Attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. ▪ Shrub ▪ Ours has a lavender bloom color. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Prune anytime to control size and form. Buddleia globosa ▪ To 15' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 9b ▪ Tall, arching growth, but can be pruned annually to ▪ Full sun Orange Butterfly Bush control size and form. ▪ Shrub ▪ Honey-scented orange “ball” blooms all summer. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Attractive to bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. ▪ Evergreen in warm winter areas. Buddleia lindleyana ▪ To 6’ tall. ▪ USDA Zones 5b to 9b ▪ Far less known than the typical Butterfly Bush. ▪ Full sun Weeping Butterfly Bush ▪ Bright green foliage on arching stems. ▪ Shrub ▪ Blooms late spring to late summer, producing long, ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) pendulous flower trusses. ▪ Flowers emerge royal purple from lavender buds. ▪ Flowering spikes elongate as blooming continues and can reach 2’ long. ▪ Heat tolerant, long blooming, and a great habitat plant attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies & bees. ▪ Prune anytime to control form and size. Bulbine frutescens ▪ To 1-2’ tall, slowly spready by rhizomes to 3-4’. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ An almost grassy look, with bright green, upgright, ▪ Full sun to part shade Bulbine (orange flowered narrow evergreen foliage in fleshy rosettes. ▪ Succulent variety) ▪ Lush looking but quite durable. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Blooms spring to late summer, with starry soft orange flowers on tall wiry stems. ▪ A good small-scale groundcover. Ceanothus 'Concha' ▪ To 8' tall and 10’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones ▪ One of the oldest and most reliable hybrid Ceanothus. ▪ Full sun Concha California Lilac ▪ Grows to a large arching shrub or pretty pruned into a ▪ Shrub small tree. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Small, narrow, dark green glossy leaves. ▪ Spring bloom yields a spectacular display of cobalt blue flower clusters opening from tight reddish buds.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Ceanothus griseus ▪ To 12” tall, spreading 6-8’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 10a 'Louis Edmonds' ▪ A good groundcover with a clean appearance. ▪ Full sun ▪ Handsome small glossy green leaves. ▪ Shrub Louis Edmonds ▪ Blooms in spring, producing upright clusters of light ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) California Lilac blue flowers. ▪ Performs well in dappled shade, tolerating both heat & drought. Ceratostigma ▪ To 8-12” tall and spreading 3-5’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones plumbaginoides ▪ A terrific and beautiful deciduous groundcover. ▪ Full sun ▪ Masses of erect stems hold lush medium to deep ▪ Groundcover Plumbago green foliage. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Blooms summer through fall with dense clusters of ¾" wide rich blue flowers. ▪ Often continues to bloom even as foliage turns reddish in fall, creating a striking contrast. ▪ Cut dead stems to the ground in winter, and be patient…new growth emerges a bit slowly in spring. Cestrum fasciculatum ▪ To 8' tall and 6' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11b 'Newellii' ▪ Central and South American evergreen shrub, great ▪ Full sun to part shade for hedging. ▪ Shrub Early Flowering ▪ Blooms late spring to fall. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) Jessamine ▪ Tubular crimson flowers on arching stems coated with mahogany-colored fuzz. Chilopsis linearis ▪ To 15-10’. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 10b 'Burgundy' ▪ A small round-headed airy tree. ▪ Full sun ▪ Weeping-willowy branches with long narrow leaves. ▪ Deciduous tree Burgundy Desert Willow ▪ Summer blooming. ▪ Very low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Fragrant burgundy trumpet-shaped flowers. ▪ Easy-going, drought resistant, deciduous. Choisya ternata ▪ To 6’ tall, slighly narrower. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 10b ▪ Compact rounded form, with glossy evergreen leaves ▪ Full sun to part shade Mexican Orange Blossom divided into three leaflets. ▪ Shrub ▪ Spring blooming with clusters of small, white, fragrant ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) flowers scented like orange blossoms. ▪ Occasional rebloom in summer. ▪ Good for screens or loose unpruned hedges. Cistus cv. ▪ To 1' tall and 2' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 10b ▪ Shrubby evergreen low grower. ▪ Full sun Hybrid Rockrose (pink) ▪ Summer blooms are solid pink. ▪ Shrub ▪ We have pale pink and dark pink varieties. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Cistus ladanifer ▪ To 3-6’ tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ Evergreen shrub with sticky, scented, dark green ▪ Full sun Crimson Spot Rockrose leaves and huge white flowers. ▪ Shrub ▪ Easily trimmed to size after spring blooming period. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) Cistus salviifolius ▪ To 2' tall and 6' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 9b ▪ A low, broad form with wrinkly deep green leaves. ▪ Full sun Sageleaf Rockrose ▪ Blooms in spring with large, showy bright white ▪ Shrub flowers resembling single roses. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Great as a groundcover or short hedge or in rock gardens. Cistus salviifolius ▪ To 12-30” tall and 6' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 9b 'Prostratus' ▪ Wide spreading habit. ▪ Full sun ▪ Blooms in early spring with papery white yellow ▪ Shrub Sageleaf Rockrose centered flowers, much like single roses. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Makes a great groundcover or use in mixed borders. Cistus x skanbergii ▪ To 4' tall by 6' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8b to 10b ▪ Spreading, many branched form. ▪ Full sun Pink Rockrose ▪ Soft grey-green evergreen foliage. ▪ Shrub ▪ Blooms profusely in spring with pale clear pink ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) flowers resembling single roses. ▪ Cut back in late summer to encourage rebloom in fall. Coprosma repens ▪ To 3-5’ tall by 4-6’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b 'Marble Queen' ▪ Dense, mounded growth with beautiful green and ▪ Part shade white variegated foliage. ▪ Shrub Dwarf Variegated Mirror ▪ Insignificant flowers. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) Plant ▪ Best in part shade inland. ▪ Clip or shear to shape. ▪ 2002 Royal Horticultural Society Award of Merit winner. Coprosma repens ▪ To 5’ tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b 'Tequila Sunrise' ▪ Upright, strongly branched form. ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Shiny foliage is spectacular, lime green edged with ▪ Shrub Tequila Sunrise Mirror gold, gradually adding orange highlights, and even ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) Plant more colorful in fall and winter. ▪ Inconspicuous flowers. ▪ Great as accents or in containers. ▪ Can be clipped or sheared to shape.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Coreopsis verticillata ▪ To 18-24" tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 9b 'Moonbeam' ▪ Deep green needle-like foliage in a soft mound. ▪ Full sun ▪ Lots of beautiful lemon yellow daisies from summer ▪ Perennial Moonbeam Threadleaf into fall. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) Tickseed ▪ Thrives in nearly any soil Handles regular water or drier conditions. ▪ Very easy and dependable. ▪ Deer resistant. Correa 'Wyn's Wonder' ▪ To 2-3’ tall and 4-5’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9b to 11 ▪ Forms a neat mound of small green leaves edged in ▪ Full sun to shade Variegated Australian cream. ▪ Shrub Fuchsia ▪ Pendulous bell-shaped flowers in rose pink. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Blooms from winter into spring. Cotinus coggygria ▪ To 15' tall and 12’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones 5a to 9b 'Royal Purple' ▪ A tall, rounded shrub to small tree. ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Deep purple leaves that provide great fall color. ▪ Deciduous shrub or tree Smoke Tree ▪ are even more spectacular in fall color. ▪ Low water ▪ Blooms late spring and early summer. ▪ Large, loose purplish flower clusters develop a puffy, smokey appearance. ▪ “Smoke” display is sacrificed if coppiced (cut to the ground in winter) to maintain a shrubby form. ▪ Alternatively, prune selectively to train as a small, sculptural tree. Cotyledon orbiculata ▪ To 2-3’ tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9b to 11 var. oblonga ▪ A striking succulent plant. ▪ Part shade ▪ Spreads slowly to form dense mats of chalky green ▪ Succulent Finger Aloe finger-like foliage. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Spring blooming, with pendant umbels of soft orange flowers hovering above the foliage. ▪ May be poisonous to livestock, possibly other species. Crassula marnieriana ▪ To 6” tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9b to 11 ▪ A tiny treasure, the succulent leaves are green with ▪ Full sun Jade Necklace red edges, thick, rounded, and tightly stacked along ▪ Succulent the stem. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Blooms in clusters of small, star-shaped light pink flowers.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Crassula ovata ▪ Up to 9’ tall over many years. ▪ USDA Zones 10a to 11 ▪ Over time, with thick succulent branches, assumes a ▪ Full sun to part shade Jade Plant tree-like form. ▪ Succulent ▪ Very tolerant of drought and neglect. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Can be killed by frost below 28°F or over-watering, but otherwise a very tough and deservedly popular plant. ▪ Winter blooming, with starry light pink flowers. ▪ A terrific sculptural accent for frost-free beds or protected areas in containers. Cuphea 'Strybing ▪ Up to 3’ by 3’, as much as 2’ x 2’ in a single season. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 Sunset' ▪ Upright stems creating a small mound of rich green ▪ Full sun to part shade foliage. ▪ Perennial Firecracker Plant ▪ Blooms nearly constantly during the warm months, ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) stopping with the first frost. ▪ Bright orange tubular flowers tipped with tiny red petals. ▪ Dies back to the ground in winter, but unless the ground itself freezes, returns in mid-May…be patient! Easy to care for and great in containers. Cuphea aff. ▪ Low mat spreading to 2’ or more wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 10b aequipetala ▪ Weed-suppressing, it bears ½" purple tubular flowers ▪ Full sun to part shade profusely strewn across the top. ▪ Perennial Mexican Loosestrife ▪ Reportedly popular with bumblebees. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Rich, well drained soil is ideal. Cuphea 'Twinkle Pink' ▪ To 2’ tall and wide in one season. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Small mound of bright green foliage bears hot-pink, ▪ Full sun to part shade Pink Cigar Flower tubular flowers during warm months. ▪ Perennial ▪ Dies back to the ground in winter, but returns in mid- ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) May…be patient! Loved by many pollinators. Cuphea hyssopifolia ▪ To 1-2’ tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ Adorable tiny shrub with tiny leaves. ▪ Full sun to part shade Mexican Heather ▪ Can be used singly or massed as edging in borders or ▪ Perennial in knot gardens. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Blooms summer through frost. ▪ Flower colors range from white to pink to lavender. ▪ Protect from heavy frosts. Daphne transatlantica ▪ To 3-4' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 5a to 9b 'Jim's Pride' ▪ Forms a fine-textured mound with grey green leaves. ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Especially long bloom season from spring to fall with ▪ Shrub Jim's Pride Daphne lots of white, sweetly fragrant flowers. ▪ Moderate water ▪ One of the best garden daphnes available.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Daphne odora ▪ To 4’ tall by 6’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 9b ▪ Daphnes are justly famous for their sweet fragrance. ▪ Part shade Winter Daphne ▪ Medium to large, rounded, densely branched ▪ Shrub evergreen shrub. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Winter flowering begins with purple buds that open to white, sweetly fragrant flowers. ▪ Protect from hot afteroon sun. Dicliptera suberecta ▪ To 2’ tall by 3’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b ▪ Mounding perennial with upright stems. ▪ Full sun Hummingbird Plant ▪ Excellent foliage and texture, with silvery bluish-grey ▪ Perennial leaves and stems. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Blooms mid-summer thru fall, with long-lasting rich coral tubular flower clusters. ▪ Dormant in winter but comes back strong in spring. ▪ Undemanding and reliable. Dorycnium hirsutum ▪ To 1-2’ tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ Mounding sub-shrub with soft silvery-grey felted ▪ Full sun Hairy Canary Clover foliage. ▪ Shrub ▪ Summer to fall blooming in 1½" wide clusters of white ▪ Low water pea-type flowers at branch ends. ▪ Late fall brings shiny red-brown seed pods. ▪ Can be a bit short-lived in the garden but sometimes self-sows, or cut back to invigorate and promote new growth. ▪ Makes a great soft edging for pathways or scrambling over low rocks/walls. ▪ Irrigate only sparingly. Epilobium canum ▪ To 2-3’ tall by 3’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7b to 10b 'Silver Select' ▪ An excellent cultivar, forming wide masses from ▪ Full sun underground rhizomes. ▪ Perennial Silver Select California ▪ Bright silvery-grey felty foliage on erect stems creates ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) Fuchsia a foil for other border plants and contrasts nicely with bright scarlet flowers. ▪ Late season bloom. ▪ Extremely attractive to hummingbirds. Epilobium canum ssp. ▪ To 12” high by 3-4’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 10b garrettii (Syn. ▪ Hardiest of the California Fuchsias. ▪ Full sun Zauschneria) ▪ Takes drought, heat and poor soil, but grows more ▪ Perennial robustly with better conditions. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) Garrett’s Firechalice ▪ Late summer bloom when other plants are languishing. ▪ Bright orange-red tubular flowers. ▪ A favorite of hummingbirds.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Erica carnea ▪ To 10” tall by 20” wide. ▪ USDA Zones 5a to 9b 'Springwood Pink' ▪ Diminuitive evergreen shrub with rich green needle- ▪ Full sun like foliage. ▪ Shrub Springwood Pink Heath ▪ Blooms in winter to early spring (January-April) with ▪ Moderate water profuse urn-shaped pink flowers. ▪ A wonderful addition to the winter garden. Eriogonum ▪ To 2-3' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 11 fasciculatum ▪ Rounded, mounding form. ▪ Full sun ▪ Blooms April-September. ▪ Perennial California Buckwheat ▪ The flowers emerge cream-colored, then turn pink ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) and then to rust as they dry. ▪ Helpful for erosion control and tolerant of the worst soils. ▪ Very attractive to butterflies and bees. ▪ California native. Eriogonum ▪ To 18” tall and 4' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b umbellatum ▪ Forms low basal rosettes of deep green leaves with ▪ Full sun to mostly shade woolly white undersides. ▪ Perennial Sulphur Flower ▪ Blooms late spring to summer. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) Buckwheat ▪ 3" wide umbels of sulfur yellow flowers on leafless stalks fade to red or orange for continued interest. ▪ Native to the West Coast. Erysimum 'Pastel ▪ To 2’ tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 4a to 10b Patchwork' ▪ Upright stems with deep green leaves. ▪ Full sun ▪ Seemingly endless bloom of multi-colored flowers ▪ Perennial Pastel Patchwork ranging from cream to lemon, tangerine, & soft pink. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) Wallflower ▪ Peak bloom from mid-spring to mid-summer. ▪ Spicily fragrant flowers, excellent for cutting. ▪ Prune back in late summer to keep the plant from becoming too woody. Euonymus fortunei ▪ To 3-5’ tall over time. ▪ USDA Zones 4a to 8b 'Emerald Gaiety' ▪ A variegated, shrubby form of winter creeper with a ▪ Full sun to part shade densely branched and spreading habit. ▪ Shrub White Variegated Winter ▪ Glossy foliage of rounded deep emerald green leaves ▪ Moderate water Creeper (to 1¾” diameter) with irregular but attractive creamy white margins. ▪ Leaf margins acquire pink tones as winter approaches. ▪ Floral display inconspicuous.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Euphorbia characias ▪ To 4’ tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 6b to 10b subsp. wulfenii ▪ Forms a broad dome of thick upright stems packed ▪ Full sun to part shade with narrow blue-green leaves. ▪ Perennial Mediterranean Spurge ▪ Blooms late winter to early spring, with prolific ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) chartreuse flower clusters at the end of each stem. ▪ Remove spent flowering stalks at the base. ▪ Unfussy and long-lived. Euphorbia x martinii ▪ To 2’ tall and 3’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ Deep green leaves form a dense rounded mound. ▪ Full sun Martin's Spurge ▪ Striking spring bloom yields masses of chartreuse ▪ Perennial flowers with reddish-purple centers. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Great container or border plant. Felicia aethiopica ▪ To 18" tall by 30" wide. ▪ USDA Zones 4a to 11 'Tight & Tidy' ▪ An improved form of Blue Marguerite Daisy. ▪ Full sun ▪ Makes a lovely, well-behaved evergreen groundcover. ▪ Perennial Blue Marguerite ▪ Spring blooming that may extend all the way into fall ▪ Low to moderate water with deadheading. ▪ Rich blue daisies. Felicia echinata ▪ To 2' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 10b ▪ South African native with interesting tiny green leaves ▪ Full sun Dune Daisy along multi-branching upright stems. ▪ Perennial ▪ Lilac blue daisies top the stems. ▪ Low to moderate water Fremontodendron ▪ To 3' tall and 6' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11 californicum subsp. ▪ The most garden tolerant of Flannel Bushes, this one ▪ Full sun decumbens has a low spreading form. ▪ Shrub ▪ 2” apricot flowers. ▪ Very low water (WUCOLS) Dwarf Flannel Bush ▪ Hairs cover the plant and can be irritating, so plant where casual contact is unlikely. ▪ A California native and endangered species. Fuchsia glazioviana ▪ From 18" to 10-12' tall and 6' or more wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9b to 11 ▪ Open shrubby form. ▪ Part shade Fuchsia ▪ Shoots can grow very tall with support, finding their ▪ Shrub way "through" other plants. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Blooms profusely spring to fall. ▪ Typical fuchsia flowers in a narrow and elegant pink & purple presentation. ▪ This variety is considered mite resistant. Galium odoratum ▪ To 12” tall and 24” wide. ▪ USDA Zones 5a to 8b ▪ An ideal groundcover for moist, shady areas. ▪ Full sun to part shade Sweet Woodruff ▪ Weed-choking. ▪ Groundcover ▪ Vanilla-like fragrance. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Spring-blooming with tiny white star-like flowers that are fragrant as well. v-2017-08-30 2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale—Ornamental Plants Available 11 of 31
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Gaura lindheimeri ▪ To 4' high and 3' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 5a to 9b ▪ Graceful, upright, willowy appearance and long ▪ Full sun White Gaura blooming period in summer. ▪ Perennial ▪ A rounded form with slender, leafy stems. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ White summer flowers opening from pink buds have a delicate, butterfly-like effect. ▪ Give plants a shearing annually to keep tidy. ▪ May reseed. Gaura lindheimeri ▪ To 4' high and 3' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 5a to 9b (pink form) ▪ Graceful, upright, willowy appearance and long ▪ Full sun blooming period in summer. ▪ Perennial Pink Gaura ▪ A rounded form with slender, leafy stems. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Pink summer flowers have a delicate, butterfly-like effect. ▪ Give plants a shearing annually to keep tidy. ▪ May reseed. Geranium ▪ To 2' tall and 15” wide. ▪ USDA Zones 4a to 9b macrorrhizum ▪ Soft, mounding habit with typical deeply divided and ▪ Full sun to mostly shade 'Ingwersen's Variety' lobed geranium foliage. ▪ Perennial ▪ Spring to early summer blooming. ▪ Low to moderate water Bigroot Geranium ▪ Light pink flowers. ▪ A garden favorite for edging perennial beds or planting under shrubs. ▪ Also valued as a fragrant groundcover in dry, bright shade. Graptopetalum ▪ To 1' tall with rosettes to 6" across. ▪ USDA Zones 8b to 11 paraguayense ▪ Spreads slowly to form colonies. ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Tough, silvery purple succulent from the mountains of ▪ Succulent Ghost Plant Paraguay. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Very attractive spilling over pots or planters. ▪ Spring blooming. ▪ White flowers with small red speckles. Grevillea lanigera ▪ To 18” tall and 6' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b 'Coastal Gem' ▪ An excellent, low-maintenance ground cover. ▪ Full sun ▪ Lax stems are covered with furry, grey-green leaves. ▪ Groundcover Coastal Gem Wooly ▪ Blooms abundantly from winter to late spring with ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) Grevillea tight clusters of pinkish-red to cream spidery flowers Grevillea ▪ To 3-8' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8b to 11 rosmarinifolia ▪ Rosemary-like foliage and rose-colored, pendant ▪ Full sun to part shade flowers. ▪ Shrub Rosemary Grevillea ▪ Profuse bloomer fall and winter, with scattered ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) blooms throughout the year. ▪ Attractive to birds and butterflies.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Haworthia sp. ▪ Grows 6-9" tall. ▪ USDA Zones 9b to 11 ▪ Densely clumped succulent plants, many resembling ▪ Part shade Haworthia minature aloes. ▪ Succulent ▪ Fleshy leaves white-speckled, plain green, or slightly ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) reddish. ▪ Flaring tubular flowers borne on long spikes above the foliage in light colors of grayish white, white, or pinkish white. Helichrysum italicum ▪ To 2' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ A picture in silver and gold. ▪ Full sun Curry Plant ▪ Attractive silvery white foliage of long, thin leaves. ▪ Perennial ▪ Small yellow flower clusters atop long wiry stems. ▪ Low water ▪ Fragrance is similar to the spices in curry, hence the name curry plant, but is not a culinary variety. ▪ Essential oil is alleged to have therapeutic benefits. Helleborus argutifolius ▪ To 2-3' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 9b ▪ Architectural mounds of dark grey-green, deeply ▪ Part shade to mostly shade Corsican Hellebore lobed and toothed basal foliage. ▪ Perennial ▪ Winter-blooming, with long-lasting, luminous pale ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) green flowers to brighten the scene. ▪ A UC Arboretum All Star plant. Hermannia ▪ To 2-3' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 hyssopifolia ▪ A South African native. ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Upright to rounded form with slightly hairy leaves and ▪ Shrub Eight-day Healing Bush purplish to reddish stems. ▪ Moderate water ▪ Blooms August-October, bearing loose clusters of cream to pale yellow flowers shaped like ruffled balloons. Hesperaloe parviflora ▪ To 3' tall, slowly expanding to 5' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 11 ▪ Very frost hardy for a succulent. ▪ Full sun Red Yucca ▪ Dense basal clumps of long, arching, blue green leaves ▪ Succulent with deep grooves and toothed edges. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Blooms in late summer with fragrant, red to salmon- pink flowers on tall stalks above the foliage. ▪ Attractive to hummingbirds. Heteromeles ▪ To 8' tall and 5' wide, much larger with ideal ▪ USDA Zones 7 to 10 arbutifolia conditions and great age. ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Can be left as a shrub or trained up into a small tree. ▪ Shrub Toyon ▪ Smooth gray bark, with leathery toothed leaves. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Blooms late spring to early summer. ▪ Small white, mildly fragrant flowers. ▪ Small bright red winter berries are attractive to birds. ▪ A good screen or specimen plant.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Heterotheca villosa ▪ To 1' tall and 3' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8 to 10 ▪ California native. ▪ Full sun to part shade California Golden Aster ▪ Forms low mats of fuzzy evergreen foliage. ▪ Perennial ▪ Blooms summer to fall with bright yellow daisies. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Shear back after blooming to maintain a neat appearance. ▪ Best in sunny sites with dryish conditions. Heuchera sp. ▪ Foliage to 6", flower spikes to 18". ▪ USDA Zones 4 to 9 ▪ Forms attractive basal clusters of foliage with bright ▪ Full sun to part shade Coral Bells green rounded leaves. ▪ Perennial ▪ Blooms late spring with open clusters of bright to ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) coral pink bell-shaped flowers dangling above the foliage on tall wiry stems. ▪ Wonderful lining a patheway, stunning in mass plantings. ▪ Attracts pollinators, including hummingbirds. Hibbertia aspera ▪ To 18-24” tall and 3-5' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Mounding, arching growth with small dark green ▪ Full sun to part shade Rough Guinea-flower glossy leaves. ▪ Frost tender shrub ▪ Blooms in spring and summer with stunning bright ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) yellow flowers. ▪ Can be grown as groundcover. Hypericum ▪ To 3' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 9b moserianum ▪ Mounding growth can be cut back in early spring. ▪ Full sun ▪ Sunny yellow flowers. ▪ Shrub St. John's Wort ▪ Can be grown under trees or on hillsides prone to ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) erosion. ▪ Attracts birds and butterflies. Iochroma coccinea ▪ To 8' tall and wide, but best when pruned to ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 encourage bloom. ▪ Full sun to part shade Red Bells ▪ A very tropical-looking large shrub/tree. ▪ Shrub ▪ Blooms spring through fall with attractive clusters of ▪ Moderate water dangling tubular orange-red flowers. ▪ Protect from hot afternoon sun in summer and frosts in winter. ▪ All parts of this plant are poisonous. Jasminum parkeri ▪ To 2' tall by 3' wide after 10 years. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b ▪ A charming diminuitive shrub. ▪ Full sun to part shade Dwarf Jasmine ▪ Tightly mounding growth covered with fragrant ▪ Deciduous shrub yellow flowers in early summer. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Decorative small black berries in fall. ▪ Dense habit makes it a good fit for rock gardens or short hedges.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Justicia brandegeana ▪ To 3-4' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Upright & sprawling, becoming full & dense with age. ▪ Full sun to part shade Shrimp Plant ▪ Bracts shaped like shrimp in rosy pink to salmon ▪ Shrub surround the tiny white flowers. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Fast growing yet does well with heavy pruning. ▪ Excellent in containers. ▪ Best in frost-free areas. Kalanchoe sp. ▪ To 12” tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 10a to 12 ▪ An orange-flowered succulent from Madagascar with ▪ Full sun to mostly shade Kalanchoe a long bloom period. ▪ Succulent ▪ Very cold sensitive but can be grown indoors. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) Lampranthus 'Pink ▪ To 2' tall by 3' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 10b Kaboom' ▪ An unassuming evergreen mound until completely ▪ Full sun to part shade smothered by flowers in March. ▪ Succulent Trailing Ice Plant ▪ Blooms are a vivid purple-magenta. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Very low care. ▪ To 2’ tall and 3’ wide. Lampranthus ▪ Spreading and up to 12" tall, typically shorter. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b spectabilis ▪ A stunning display in spring, smothered in 2" daisy- ▪ Full sun to part shade like flowers. ▪ Succulent Trailing Ice Plant ▪ Colors rangefrom pink to red to magenta to purple, ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) with pale yellow centers. ▪ Wiry stems with small blue-green finger-like leaves up to 3 “ long. ▪ Spreads vigorously to create an attractive carpet, but easily controlled. Lantana sp. ▪ Up to 6' by 6', depending on variety. ▪ USDA Zones 8b to 10b ▪ Native to tropical America. ▪ Full sun Common Lantana ▪ Bloom in tight clusters of tiny flowers resembling ▪ Shrub minature bouquets. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Flowering nearly continuous in warm weather and frost-free regions. ▪ Color range is red, pink, orange, yellow and white. ▪ Some selections are solid color, whereas others have multi-colored clusters. ▪ Highly attractive to hungry butterflies. ▪ Prune to shape & control size.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Lavandula x ▪ To 3' by 3'. ▪ USDA Zones 5a to 10 intermedia 'Grosso' ▪ Lavenders are much loved staples of borders and herb ▪ Full sun gardens. ▪ Perennial Grosso Lavender ▪ Grosso is known for exceptional fragrance, supplying ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) its oils to the perfume and cosmetic industries. ▪ Dark lavender flowers on exceptionally long stems work well for cutting and drying, holding their character for quite a long time. ▪ Very attractive to bees. Lavandula angustifolia ▪ To 1' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 5 to 9 'Lady' ▪ Dwarf selection producing a dense, compact mound ▪ Full sun of gray-green foliage. ▪ Perennial Lady English Lavender ▪ In late spring-summer, bears loose clusters of soft ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) lavender flower spikes. ▪ Great cut flower, either fresh or for drying. Lavandula dentata ▪ To 3' tall and 4' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 5 to 9 ▪ Woody, erect branches are clothed in bright green, ▪ Full sun French Lavender narrow, toothed leaves. ▪ Perennial ▪ Flowers profusely in spring with deep lavender flowers ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) on a tall stem. ▪ Attracts butterflies and bees. Lavandula x ▪ To 3' by 3'. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 10b intermedia 'Provence' ▪ Vigorous plant tolerant of warm humid summers. ▪ Full sun ▪ Known for intense fragrance, performs well in dry ▪ Perennial Provence Lavender climates. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Grows quickly and can be used as a short aromatic hedge for borders or knot gardens. ▪ Takes well to pruning when young. ▪ Blooms profusely in mid-late summer. ▪ Unsuitable for oil production but flowers are excellent dried for sachets. ▪ Can be used in cooking. Lavandula angustifolia ▪ To 3' tall and 5' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 5 to 11 (Syn: L. officinalis) ▪ A fragrant mounding plant. ▪ Full sun ▪ Flowers profusely in spring with deep lavender flowers ▪ Perennial English Lavender on a tall stem - can be dried for lasting bouquets. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Attracts butterflies and bees. Lavandula pinnata ▪ To 2' tall and 4' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 10 to 11 ▪ Sometimes called Fern Leaf Lavender because of its ▪ Full sun Fernleaf Lavender unique leaf structure. ▪ Perennial ▪ Flower stalks grow to 3' before creating a spectacular ▪ Low water show. ▪ Does not tolerate frost.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Lavandula stoechas ▪ Bushy form to about 2' tall by 3' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11 ▪ Grey-green foliage contrasts nicely with rosy-lavender ▪ Full sun Spanish Lavender pinecone-shaped flower spikes. ▪ Perennial ▪ Purple bracts at the top look a bit like rabbit ears. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) Leonotis leonurus ▪ To 4-6' tall and 3-4' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7b to 9b ▪ A native of South Africa with whorls of fuzzy bright ▪ Full sun Lion’s Tail orange flowers mid-summer thru fall. ▪ Shrub ▪ Attractive to hummingbirds. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Excellent as a cut flower. ▪ Prune back to keep tidy. ▪ Needs sun and dry well-drained soil. Lepechinia hastata ▪ To 4' or more tall. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 10b ▪ Blooms much of the year with spikes of vibrant ▪ Full sun Mexican Pitcher Sage magenta flowers. ▪ Perennial ▪ Aromatic sweetly-scented foliage with soft arrow- ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) shaped grey-green leaves. ▪ Drought and deer resistant. ▪ Hummingbird and bee magnet. Leucophyta brownii ▪ To 2' tall and 4' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Small evergreen shrub with wiry or thread-like foliage ▪ Full sun Cushion Bush covered by white, wooly hairs grows in a dense, ▪ Shrub rounded mound. ▪ Low water ▪ Covered with very pale yellow blooms in late spring and summer. ▪ Great in flower arrangements. Lychnis coronaria ▪ To 2' tall and 18” wide. ▪ USDA Zones 3a to 10b ▪ Attractive silvery white woolly foliage. ▪ Full sun to part shade Rose Campion ▪ 1” bright magenta flowers are stunning against the ▪ Perennial light foliage. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Self sows to form large colonies, but easily removed. Melianthus major ▪ To 4-6' tall and 3-7' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8b to 11 ▪ A fast-growing and arresting garden sight. ▪ Full sun to part shade Honey Bush ▪ Big (up to 18") blue-silver leaves are dramatically ▪ Shrub divided and toothed. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Huge panicles of maroon flowers drip nectar in summer. ▪ Deciduous in a cold winter but regrows quickly. Mimulus 'Eleanor' ▪ To 3' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9b to 10b ▪ A long-lived, durable shrub. ▪ Full sun to part shade Eleanor Monkeyflower ▪ Summer-long bloom. ▪ Shrub ▪ Tons of pale gold flowers edged with white. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Cut back to 8” after flowering for rebloom.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Miscanthus sinensis ▪ To 7' tall and 5' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 5a to 9b ▪ An elegant cultivar. ▪ Full sun Chinese Silver Grass ▪ The long grassy foliage is green with narrow creamy ▪ Ornamental grass white margins. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Deciduous & turns an attractive buff color in winter. ▪ Rarely self-sows. Muhlenbergia ▪ To 2' tall and 2' wide with taller flowering spikes. ▪ USDA Zones 6b to 10b capillaris ▪ A clumping ornamental grass with narrow blue-green ▪ Full sun foliage. ▪ Ornamental grass Pink Muhly Grass ▪ Flower spikes emerge in late summer, with the ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) inflorescences hovering like a pink cloud above the foliage. ▪ Flowers hold over a long period, aging to a light buff color. Muhlenbergia ▪ Clumps to 2-3' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7 to 10 capillaris 'White Cloud' ▪ Narrow blue-green foliage. ▪ Full sun ▪ In fall, flowering stems rise another foot or more ▪ Ornamental grass White Cloud Muhly above the foliage. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) Grass ▪ Inflorescences are an airy mass of ivory-white flowers that can persist through winter depending on climate and weather. ▪ This cultivar is slightly larger and more upright than the straight species and blooms a bit later. Muhlenbergia ▪ To 3-5' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 11 lindheimeri ▪ Stunning clump-forming grass with bluish foliage. ▪ Full sun ▪ From fall to winter, upright flower stalks emerge well ▪ Ornamental grass Lindheimer's Muhly above the foliage. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ The feathery inflorescences are purple at first, maturing to silvery grey. Nepeta sp. ▪ Varies by species from 1' to 3-4' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b ▪ Catmints are prolific flowering perennials, with about ▪ Full sun Catmint 250 species that have varying attractiveness to cats. ▪ Perennial ▪ Bloom heavily in the early summer. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Colors range from deep purple, blue, and pink to soft light shades of the same colors. Nepeta faassenii ▪ To 2' tall and 3' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 4a to 8b 'Walker's Low' ▪ An arching & mounding form with heart-shaped grey- ▪ Full sun to part shade green foliage. ▪ Perennial Walker’s Low Catmint ▪ Blooms profusely in the warmer months, with rich ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) blue-mauve flowers held in whorls on slender stems. ▪ Cut back any time to keep neat. ▪ Fresh foliage will appear quickly. ▪ Quite tolerant of dry soils and exposure.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' ▪ Arching form to 18-24" tall, or taller if staked. ▪ USDA Zones 4a to 8b ▪ Gray-green, aromatic foliage. ▪ Full sun to part shade Six Hills Giant Catmint ▪ Blooms early- through mid-summer with loads of ▪ Perennial small periwinkle blue flowers. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Deadhead to prolong bloom. Nepeta x faassenii ▪ To 1-2' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 4a to 8b ▪ A densely mounding form with heart-shaped grey- ▪ Full sun to part shade Catmint green foliage. ▪ Perennial ▪ Blooms profusely through the warmer months, with ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) blue-mauve flowers held in whorls on slender stems. ▪ Cut back any time to keep neat. ▪ Fresh foliage will appear quickly. Olea europaea ▪ To 15' tall. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11 'Arbequina' ▪ Spanish evergreen tree with a weeping shape and ▪ Full sun highly aromatic, small symmetrical fruit. ▪ Evergreen tree Arbequina Olive Tree ▪ Moderately vigorous. ▪ Very low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Mainly used for oil but also tasty when prepared as a table olive. ▪ Prefers alkaline soil. Olea europaea ▪ To 30' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11 'Coratina' ▪ Italian evergreen tree with spreading canopy. ▪ Full sun ▪ Moderately vigorous, the late-ripening fruits are ▪ Evergreen tree Coratina Olive Tree harvested fully ripe, with black tips, resulting in a ▪ Very low water (WUCOLS) fruity flavor with floral notes. ▪ Needs a compatible pollinator. Olea europaea ▪ To 30' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10 'Sevillano' ▪ Spanish evergreen tree with small dark green leaves. ▪ Full sun ▪ A picturesque willow-like airy effect, developing an ▪ Evergreen tree Sevillano Olive Tree open canopy and gnarled trunk with age. ▪ Very low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Very large fruit, popular as a canning or stuffing olive. ▪ A reliably self-fertile selection. Oxalis peduncularis ▪ To 12" tall. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 10b ▪ Upright mounding plant with arrow shaped leaves ▪ Part shade to mostly shade Tree Oxalis and a short, stocky stem. ▪ Perennial ▪ Yellow flowers in summer. ▪ Low water ▪ Allow to dry between waterings. ▪ Can look like a tiny tree.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Pavonia missionum ▪ To 4-6' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ 2½" long dark green, slighly hairy, scalloped leaves. ▪ Full sun to part shade Red Mallow ▪ 1½” wide bright orange-red flowers with bright yellow ▪ Perennial centers. ▪ Low to moderate water ▪ Blooms late winter through summer. ▪ Works well in mixed borders or in a large pot. ▪ Attracts butterflies. ▪ Protect from hard frost. Pelargonium citrosum ▪ To 3' tall and 2' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Lemon-citrus scented foliage. ▪ Full sun to mostly shade Mosquito Plant ▪ Purplish flowers blushed pink from summer to fall. ▪ Perennial ▪ Despite the common name, rumors that mosquitoes ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) avoid this plant have proven false. Pelargonium ▪ To 2' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 10a to 12 graveolens ▪ Spicy rose-scented foliage. ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Plant where you will rub against them, along a ▪ Perennial Rose Geranium walkway or at an entrance. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Great plants for containers. ▪ Pinkish purple flowers summer to fall. Pelargonium x ▪ From 12-18" tall by 2' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 hortorum ▪ Old-fashioned favorites that provide a long-season ▪ Full sun to part shade display of showy, brightly-colored blooms on ▪ Perennial Garden Geranium succulent fleshy stems. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) (various colors) ▪ Easily propagated from cuttings. Penstemon 'Garnet' ▪ To 3' tall and 2' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 9b ▪ Fast growing, vigorous, sprawling and long-lived. ▪ Full sun Garnet Beard Tongue ▪ Glossy rich green foliage with ruby colored stems. ▪ Perennial ▪ Bright garnet-colored tubular flowers appear June – ▪ Very low water October. ▪ Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Penstemon 'Bev Jensen' ▪ BIG flowered, very upright growing Beard Tongue - ▪ USDA Zones 7 to 9 deep rose with white throats, delicately etched with ▪ Full sun Bev Jensen Beard Tongue burgundy. ▪ Perennial ▪ Plants are 2-3' tall with lush, mid- green foliage. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Full sun, good soils, summer water - easy. ▪ One of the sturdiest cultivars, it will bloom through summer and fall.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Penstemon eatonii ▪ To 2' tall and 1' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b ▪ Native to the Southwest & into California. ▪ Full sun Firecracker Penstemon ▪ Large, leathery leaves. ▪ Perennial ▪ Blooms late spring. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Well-grown specimens make a real show of brilliant red tubular flowers that live up to its common name. ▪ Very attractive to hummingbirds. Penstemon ▪ To 3' by 3'. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b gloxinioides 'Midnight' ▪ Very durable and a prolific bloomer, July through ▪ Full sun to part shade October. ▪ Perennial Midnight Border ▪ Deep purple blooms on tall spikes. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) Penstemon ▪ Deadhead to maximize flowers and cut back hard in spring just before new growth starts. Penstemon ▪ To 2' tall and 3' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b heterophyllus ▪ Shiny blue-green foliage. ▪ Full sun 'Margarita BOP' ▪ Blue flowers emerge almost continuously and stay ▪ Perennial blue in cooler weather, fade to purple in hotter areas. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) Margarita BOP Foothill ▪ Likes good drainage. Penstemon ▪ Nice in border or rock gardens. Penstemon spp. ▪ To 3' by 3'. ▪ USDA Zones 8b to 11 ▪ Popular garden ornamentals whose common name, ▪ Full sun Border Penstemon Beardtongue, refers to the bearded staminode found ▪ Perennial in most species. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Flowers are typically tubular or funnel shaped with a wide color range: white, yellow (rare), blue, violet, purple, pink, magenta, and red. ▪ Many pollinators, including bees, wasps, moths, butterflies, flies, and hummingbirds. ▪ An interesting genus to examine in its wide-ranging native habitats. Persicaria virginiana ▪ To 18-24” tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 5a to 9b cv. ▪ Arresting foliage, featuring attractive rounded leaves ▪ Part shade to mostly shade in variegated cream, green, pink and brown. ▪ Perennial Virginia Knotweed ▪ A great addition to border plantings with a slowly ▪ Moderate water spreading habit. Philadelphus ▪ To 12' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 4 to 8 coronarius ▪ A old favorite, fast-growing flowering shrub. ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ White spring blooms with an orange-blossom ▪ Deciduous shrub Mock Orange fragrance. ▪ Moderate water ▪ Needs some shade in hotter areas. ▪ Deciduous.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Philadelphus ▪ To 15' or maintain as a medium shrub. ▪ USDA Zones 9 to 11 mexicanus 'Flore ▪ Old-fashioned heirloom plant with a sweet orange- ▪ Full sun to part shade Plena' blossom fragrance. ▪ Shrub ▪ Blooms abundantly in spring, then intermittently thru ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) Evergreen Mock Orange summer and fall. ▪ Cup-shaped creamy white double flowers. ▪ Prefers rich soil & good drainage. Phlomis fruticosa ▪ To 4' by 4'. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 11 ▪ Great year-round interest. ▪ Full sun to part shade Jerusalem Sage ▪ Spreading form with long, textured grey-green foliage ▪ Shrub and bright yellow whorled flowers. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Heaviest bloom in summer, but seldom completely out of bloom. Phlomis lanata ▪ To 2-3' high and spreading 3-4'. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11 ▪ Small grey-green leaves, deeply veined and woolly. ▪ Full sun Woolly Jerusalem Sage ▪ Yellow-orange flowers appear above the foliage in ▪ Perennial whorls on short stems. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Blooms mid-spring to summer. ▪ Nearly ever-blooming if old, faded stems are removed. ▪ Use in mixed border plantings and rock gardens. Phlomis purpurea ▪ Grows to 4-6' tall and 3' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11 ▪ Woolly grey-green leaves contrast with whorls of rosy- ▪ Full sun Purple Jerusalem Sage lavender salvia-like blooms. ▪ Shrub ▪ Heaviest flowering in spring, with intermittent ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) blooms throughout the year. ▪ Needs well-drained sunny hot location. ▪ Prune to encourage compact growth. ▪ Deer resistant. Phlox paniculata ▪ To 4' tall and 1½' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 3a to 8b ▪ Upright, clump-forming perennial, native to the ▪ Full sun to mostly shade Garden Phlox eastern US. ▪ Perennial ▪ Showy, fragrant white flowers in summer. ▪ Moderate water ▪ Good as a cut flower. Plectranthus sp. ▪ To 2' tall. ▪ USDA Zones 10a to 11 ▪ Shade lovers, plectranthus cultivars are popular ▪ Part shade to mostly shade Spurflower foliage plants with widely varying leaf colors. ▪ Perennial ▪ Generally small blooms in lavender shades. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Great for pots and indoors too. Plectranthus saccatus ▪ To 3' tall. ▪ USDA Zones 9b to 11 ▪ A medium-sized, bushy shrub native to South Africa. ▪ Part shade Spurflower ▪ Bright green leaves and lavender blue spur flowers ▪ Shrub summer to fall. ▪ Moderate water ▪ Tip to keep bushy and prune back hard in mid winter. v-2017-08-30 2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale—Ornamental Plants Available 22 of 31
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Polygala fruticosa ▪ To 3' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 10b 'Petite Butterfly' ▪ A compact shrub with a rounded habit and gray-green ▪ Full sun foliage. ▪ Shrub Sweet Pea Shrub ▪ Blooms freely with bright magenta purple sweet-pea- ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) like flowers from spring through fall. ▪ Good cutting flower. Portulacaria afra ▪ To 6' tall and 3' wide, prune to keep smaller. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Bushy, jade plant-like succulent from Africa. ▪ Full sun to part shade Elephant Bush ▪ Shiny green, round succulent leaves contrast with ▪ Succulent brownish-burgundy stems. ▪ Very low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Upright, arching form. ▪ Excellent specimen plant for containers, in mixed gardens, hanging baskets and bonsai indoors. ▪ Protect from heavy frost. Potentilla sp. ▪ To 1½' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 5a to 10 ▪ West coast native that grows in meadows, open ▪ Full sun Slender Cinquefoil forests and roadsides, at low to alpine elevations. ▪ Perennial ▪ Five-petaled yellow flowers on stems rising above the ▪ Moderate water foliage in mid summer. Ribes malvaceum ▪ To 6' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 10b ▪ Fragrant, wrinkly green leaves - one leaf will add a ▪ Full sun to part shade Pink Chapparal Currant distinct twist to your peppermint tea. ▪ Summer dormant shrub ▪ Fragrant pink flower clusters appear fall through early ▪ Very low water (WUCOLS) spring, attract hummingbirds. ▪ Produces small edible currants favored by birds. ▪ Summer dormant. ▪ Attractive peeling bark when plant is bare. Ribes sanguineum ▪ To 10' tall by 5' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b (pink form) ▪ California native with upright arching stems. ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Fragrant flowers hang down in dense clusters. ▪ Deciduous shrub Pink Flowering Currant ▪ Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and birds. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) Ribes sanguineum (red ▪ To 10' tall by 5' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b form) ▪ California native with upright arching stems. ▪ Full sun to mostly shade ▪ Fragrant flowers hang down in dense clusters. ▪ Deciduous shrub Red Flowering Currant ▪ Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and birds. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) Rosa californica ▪ To 6' tall and 10' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 5a to 11 ▪ This California native deciduous shrub can be used as ▪ Full sun to mostly shade California Wildrose an informal spiny hedge. ▪ Deciduous shrub ▪ Forms a dense thicket from suckering roots. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Pink late spring flowers with wonderful fragrance. ▪ Brightly colored fruits attractive to birds. ▪ Adapts to heavy clay soil. ▪ Disease-resistant. v-2017-08-30 2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale—Ornamental Plants Available 23 of 31
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Rosmarinus cv. ▪ Rosemarys range from low groundcovers to tall ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b upright shrubs. ▪ Full sun Rosemary (upright and ▪ Culinary herb as well as a beautiful ornamental ▪ Shrub creeping) Evergreen, very aromatic, needle-like leaves. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Attractive to bees and butterflies. Rosmarinus cv. ▪ To 2-4' tall and 2' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b ▪ Can be trimmed to any size. ▪ Full sun Rosemary (upright pink) ▪ A very upright form whose leaves are equally perfect ▪ Shrub for herbal cooking or potpourri. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Attractive lavender/pink flowers in late winter and early spring make a great contrast to the usual blue rosemary flower. Rosmarinus officinalis ▪ To 6' tall by 2-4' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 10b 'Tuscan Blue' ▪ Bears a profusion of deep blue flowers, heaviest in ▪ Full sun mid-spring, and scattered throughout the year. ▪ Shrub Tuscan Blue Rosemary ▪ Highly fragrant foliage. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ An upright to spreading habit, its relatively narrow form can be used as hedging. ▪ Makes an excellent addition to the culinary garden or in containers. ▪ Best in full sun. Rosmarinus officinalis ▪ 6-12" tall and spreading. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11 var. prostratus ▪ A hardy, fast-growing evergreen shrub, this rosemary ▪ Full sun has a prostrate habit with attractive flowers and ▪ Shrub Creeping Rosemary fragrance. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Dark green needle-like leaves rich in aromatic oils. ▪ Commonly used as a culinary herb, loved for its strong pine-like flavor and fragrance. ▪ Ideal for a rock garden or the top of a dry wall. ▪ Excellent groundcover. Rosmarinus officinalis ▪ To only 6” tall and 2' wide, this rosemary has pale blue ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b 'Haifa' flowers and green foliage. ▪ Full sun ▪ Trailing growth habit makes it ideal in small pots and ▪ Shrub Haifa Rosemary hanging baskets. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) Rubus calycinoides ▪ To only 3” tall and 4' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b ▪ A dense, evergreen, weed-suppressing mat of deep ▪ Full sun to mostly shade Creeping Raspberry green, pebbly, leathery leaves - rooting along the ▪ Groundcover stems to spread. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Small white flowers appear in summer, often concealed by the dense foliage. ▪ Some fall color, accompanied by small red, edible berries.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Ruellia brittoniana ▪ To 3-4' tall, spreading underground. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ Upright stems with dark purple-green foliage that ▪ Full sun to part shade Mexican Petunia provides striking contrast with the blue-purple ▪ Shrub trumpet shaped flowers. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Individual flowers only last for a day, but the plant blooms throughout the summer. ▪ Give it plenty of room or grow in pots to contain its spreading roots. ▪ Deadhead to avoid excessive reseeding. Salvia 'Bee's Bliss' ▪ To 2' tall by 6-8' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 9b ▪ Forms a broad mound of gray-green foliage. ▪ Full sun Bee’s Bliss Sage ▪ Works well as a groundcover on dry slopes or in hot, ▪ Perennial sunny beds. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Lavender flowers, attractive to many pollinators in spring. ▪ Like many salvias, it dislikes wet roots and needs good drainage. Salvia brandegeei ▪ To 3' tall. ▪ USDA Zones 7 to 10 ▪ Likes full sun, dry conditions, and will grow in sandy ▪ Full sun Brandegee’s Sage or clay soil. ▪ Perennial ▪ Rare plant native to the canyons of Santa Rosa Island. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ April and May bring spikes of lavender blue flowers. ▪ Very fragrant. Salvia cacaliifolia ▪ Up to 4' and spreading. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 10b ▪ Brilliant blue flowers held 1-2’ above pretty triangular ▪ Part shade Guatemala Blue Sage leaves. ▪ Perennial ▪ Can slowly fill a large area, especially with damp yet ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) well-drained soil. ▪ An understory plant, it needs shade in hot areas. ▪ Prune in spring to promote bushiness. Salvia canariensis ▪ A big sage, to 6' by 5'. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 10b ▪ Native to the Canary Islands. ▪ Full sun to part shade Canary Island Sage ▪ An overall silvery white appearance due to its dense ▪ Perennial felting. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Sends up tall, straight stems covered with arrow- shaped leaves. ▪ Blooms summer to frost with spikes of bi-colored flowers, violet and red. ▪ Loved by butterflies and hummingbirds. ▪ Cut back hard in winter.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Salvia chamaedryoides ▪ Spreading to 3' wide by 2' high. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11 ▪ Small, silvery leaves contrast with intensely bright ▪ Full sun Blue Sage blue flowers on many upright stems. ▪ Perennial ▪ Spreads slowly to form a small mound. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Tolerant of light shade and modest drought. Salvia chionophylla ▪ To 6” tall and 3' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 10b ▪ This Mexican native has densely-felted, almost white ▪ Full sun to part shade Snowflake Sage, Silver foliage with small lavender blue flowers. ▪ Perennial Carpet Sage ▪ A trailing plant that spreads by rooting at its nodes, ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) creating a snow-like groundcover. ▪ Also attractive cascading in a hanging basket. Salvia clevelandii ▪ To 3' by 3'. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11 ▪ One of the best California native sages. ▪ Full sun Cleveland Sage ▪ With its aromatic foliage, it blooms in May & June. ▪ Perennial ▪ Upright rounded form with spikes of tubular lavender ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) flowers held in distinct whorls. ▪ A hummingbird magnet. ▪ Outstanding filler in a dry garden and can provide a tough backbone for dry, difficult sites. Salvia dorisiana ▪ To 3-5' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Pretty heart-shaped, lime-green felted leaves have a ▪ Full sun to part shade Fruit Scented Sage strong, fruity scent. ▪ Frost tender perennial ▪ An excellent plant for herbal teas, potpourri, etc. ▪ Moderate water ▪ Shocking pink flowers in early spring. ▪ Needs to be in a frost-free position, and best in some humidity and afternoon shade. ▪ Protect from strong winds and pinch early in season to keep bushy. ▪ A good greenhouse plant. ▪ Native to Honduras. Salvia elegans ▪ A small, sub-shrub, to 3-5’ tall x 2-3’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9a to 10b ▪ The light green fuzzy leaves smell like pineapple when ▪ Full sun to part shade Pineapple Sage crushed. ▪ Perennial ▪ Eye-catching, bright red tubular flowers on terminal ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) spikes in late summer into autumn. ▪ Magnetically attractive to hummingbirds. ▪ Best in full to part sun with some summer water, it goes dormant in a drought.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Salvia greggii ▪ To 2-3' by 2-3'. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 9b ▪ An exceptional bloomer. ▪ Full sun Red Autumn Sage ▪ The well-shaped aromatic mounds of bright green ▪ Perennial foliage are covered with brightly colored flowers. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Excellent for hot, dry, sunny conditions. ▪ Can even be massed as a ground cover or used as a small hedge. Salvia involucrata ▪ To 6’ tall and 6’ across. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11 ▪ A gorgeous sage bearing masses of fuzzy tubular ▪ Full sun Roseleaf Sage flowers in an intense rose-magenta, held on long ▪ Perennial reddish stems. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ A long and prolific bloomer that's highly attractive to hummingbirds. ▪ Large heart-shaped lime green leaves. ▪ Be sure to allow plenty of room for this big plant. Salvia melissodora ▪ To 4-6' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8b to 11 ▪ Fragrant foliage and flowers attract hummingbirds ▪ Full sun Grape Scented Sage and can be used for tea. ▪ Perennial ▪ Lovely lavender-blue blooms on 6-8” spikes appear ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) spring to fall. Salvia mellifera ▪ From 3' to 6' tall. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11 ▪ Native of the San Jose Baja area. ▪ Full sun Black Sage ▪ Likes sun, well-drained semi-dry soil, very drought ▪ Perennial tolerant and deer resistant. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. ▪ Foliage has a very pleasing fragrance. ▪ Bears whorls of light blue to white flowers along the stems from March to July. Salvia microphylla 'Hot ▪ To 3' by 3'. ▪ USDA Zones 7 to 9 Lips' ▪ Spikes of white flowers, trimmed in red, create a ▪ Full sun to part shade bright, cheerful spot in the garden. ▪ Perennial Small-leaved Sage ▪ Flowers summer through fall. ▪ Low water ▪ Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. ▪ Pruning hard in late winter will encourage vigorous growth & continuous blooming in the spring.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Salvia nemorosa ▪ To a height of 18-24". ▪ USDA Zones 3a to 8b ▪ A clump-forming, compact salvia. ▪ Full sun Woodland Sage ▪ Features deep violet-blue flowers on dense, upright ▪ Perennial spikes that rise above the gray-green foliage in early ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) summer. ▪ Excellent fresh cut flower. ▪ A mint family member, slightly aromatic when crushed. ▪ Attractive to bees and butterflies. Salvia scabra ▪ To 18” tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9 to 11 ▪ Medium green serrated leaves have roughly pebbled ▪ Part shade Coastal Sage surface. ▪ Perennial ▪ Many 1” tubular, pale purple-pink flowers along long ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) stems. ▪ Attractive in borders. Salvia spathacea ▪ To 3' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 10b ▪ One of California's lovliest native perennials. ▪ Full sun to part shade Hummingbird Sage ▪ Forms a patch of bright green arrow shaped leaves ▪ Perennial over time. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Magenta flowers on 1-2' spikes spring through summer. Santolina ▪ To 2' tall and 4' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 9b chamaecyparissus ▪ Evergreen shrub that forms a low, dense mound of ▪ Full sun silvery gray-green foliage. ▪ Shrub Lavender Cotton ▪ Aromatic when crushed. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ In summer, yellow flowers appear on new growth. ▪ Pruning after flowering is recommended. ▪ Does well in poor soils. ▪ A good companion in mixed borders. Satureja douglasii ▪ Spreading to 3' across. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 10b ▪ Wonderfully fragrant groundcover. ▪ Part shade Yerba Buena ▪ Not aggressive, the stems trail along the ground rather ▪ Groundcover than spreading underground. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Not bothered by deer. ▪ Good choice for trailing over a wall or in a hanging basket. ▪ California native. Satureja repens ▪ To 6” tall and 2' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 6a to 8b ▪ A fast growing, drought tolerant ground cover. ▪ Full sun Dwarf Creeping Winter ▪ White flowers in summer. ▪ Groundcover Savory ▪ Excellent culinary savory. ▪ Low water
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Sedum burrito ▪ Trailing stems up to 3'. ▪ USDA Zones 10a to 11 ▪ Great hanging plant but needs protection from severe ▪ Full sun to part shade Burro's Tail Sedum frost or extreme sun. ▪ Succulent ▪ Long trailing stems bear plump densely-packed leaves. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Pink flowers bloom in the summer. ▪ Great container plant or as a groundcover in a protected area. Sedum praealtum ▪ To 2-3' tall. ▪ USDA Zones 7a to 11 'Cristata' ▪ An cockscomb leaf arrangement makes this succulent ▪ Full sun to part shade special and intriguing. ▪ Succulent Green Cockscomb ▪ Showy yellow flowers in summer. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Suitable for containers or indoor. ▪ Protect from frost. Sedum telephium ▪ Tidy clumps to 18" by 18". ▪ USDA Zones 3a to 10b 'Autumn Joy' ▪ A reliable stonecrop that produces large flat flower ▪ Full sun clusters that start out pink and deepen to a rosy rust ▪ Succulent Upright Stonecrop in fall. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Sturdy succulent stems support the flower clusters above fleshy blue-green foliage. ▪ An excellent nectar producer, very attractive to butterflies. ▪ Ever-popular, this is a durable and drought-tolerant perennial. Senecio barbertonicus ▪ To 6' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9b to 11 ▪ An evergreen succulent bush, with fleshy, cylindrical, ▪ Full sun to part shade Barberton Senecio light green leaves that point upwards along the ▪ Succulent branches. ▪ Low water ▪ The flowers are yellow, up to 3" long and ½” in diameter. ▪ Great for the butterfly garden. Sesleria 'Greenlee' ▪ To 1' tall and 2' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 4a to 9b ▪ An evergreen, clumping, blue-green grass with pale ▪ Full sun to part shade Greenlee Moor Grass purple-tinged flowers spring and summer. ▪ Ornamental grass ▪ Can be massed or used for accent plantings. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Tolerates a wide range of conditions - wet to dry, sun to shade. Solanum umbelliferum ▪ To 3' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9b to 11 ▪ This California native shrub has attractive small grey- ▪ Full sun to mostly shade Blue Witch green downy leaves. It may go summer deciduous. ▪ Shrub ▪ Bears 1" blue/lavender flowers with yellow centers and ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) blooms most of the year. ▪ Flowering followed by black non-edible berries.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Stachys albotomentosa ▪ To 18” tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ A sprawling evergreen perennial with fruity-scented ▪ Full sun to part shade Hidalgo Stachys soft-gray foliage. ▪ Perennial ▪ 1-2' spikes of apricot-coral salvia-like flowers. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) ▪ Blooms summer thru fall. Syringa 'Josée' ▪ A compact hybrid lilac shrub to 4-6’ tall and 5’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones 2a to 9a ▪ Profuse and fragrant light-pink flowers bloom in ▪ Full sun to part shade Josée Lilac spring, often followed by a lighter bloom later in ▪ Deciduous shrub summer. ▪ Moderate water ▪ Excellent disease resistance. Teucrium chamaedrys ▪ Low growing evergreen shrub (1-2' tall). ▪ USDA Zones 5a to 9b ▪ Toothed deep green glossy leaves on this lovely plant. ▪ Full sun Wall Germander ▪ Unusually shaped beautiful pale pink to deep purple ▪ Shrub flowers. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Excellent as a short hedge, and often used in knot gardens. ▪ Attracts beneficial insects and bees. Teucrium cossonii ▪ To 6” tall and 2-4' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 7b to 10b ▪ Forms a low, tight mass with tiny grey leaves that have ▪ Full sun Fruity Germander an herbal fragrance. ▪ Groundcover ▪ Clusters of showy dark lavender flowers in summer. ▪ Very low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Excellent companion to rosemary and lavender. Teucrium fruticans ▪ Grows to 4-6'. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ Small gray-green leaves with a silvery cast on a twiggy ▪ Full sun to part shade Bush Germander shrub with downy-white stems. ▪ Shrub ▪ It blooms from January to July with tiny lavender-blue ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) flowers, often buzzing with bees. ▪ Can get a bit rangy and leggy if unpruned, but takes well to shearing and hedging. Thymus vulgaris ▪ To 6-8” tall & around 1’ wide. ▪ USDA Zones 4a to 10b ▪ Low growing & evergreen. ▪ Full sun Culinary Thyme ▪ Light lavender blooms, borne in April or May, are ▪ Perennial highly attractive to bees. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ It's very hard to kill thyme so long as you plant it in sun & give it good drainage. Ugni molinae ▪ To 6' tall and 3' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10a ▪ Handsome, densely leafy dark green foliage with ▪ Full sun to mostly shade Chilean Guava bronzy new growth. ▪ Shrub ▪ Pendulous bowl-shaped white flowers are fragrant, ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) and followed by aromatic, edible, dark red berries. ▪ Leave berries on till fall for best flavor. ▪ Easy in a large container, or as in informal hedge.
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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available For most plants, water requirements have been obtained from WUCOLS IV, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species, available on the Web at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/. Latin / Common Names Description Data Veronica officinalis ▪ To 12” tall. ▪ USDA Zones 4a to 7 ▪ An herbaceous perennial that has been used as a ▪ Part shade Common Speedwell medicinal for centuries. ▪ Perennial ▪ Ours has a magenta/purple flower. ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) Vigna caracalla ▪ Twining stems to 6'. ▪ USDA Zones 9 to 10 ▪ White coiled buds borne in long racemes open to ▪ Full sun Caracalla Bean, Snail reveal fragrant white and lavender corkscrew flowers. ▪ Vine Flower ▪ An unusual yet beautiful look, this plant blooms from ▪ Moderate water summer to fall. ▪ Flowers have a sweet fragrance. Vitex agnus-castus ▪ Grows 8-12’ tall & wide with aromatic deep green ▪ USDA Zones 4a to 10b divided leaves. ▪ Full sun Chaste Tree ▪ An excellent, long-lived shrub (or small tree) that ▪ Deciduous shrub or tree creates a beautiful display of lavender-blue flower ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) spikes mid- to late- summer. ▪ The fragrant 8-12” blooms attract pollinators. ▪ Can be coppiced (cut to the ground) each winter to keep low and bushy, or prune into a multi-trunked tree. Weigela 'Variegata' ▪ Up to 6' by 6'. ▪ USDA Zones 4a to 9b ▪ Graceful, arching shrubs with masses of pink flowers. ▪ Full sun to part shade Variegated Weigela ▪ Green leaves edged with creamy white. ▪ Deciduous shrub ▪ Attractive to hummingbirds ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS) Westringia cv. ▪ To 4-6' tall by 6-10' wide. ▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11 ▪ Fast-growing, dense and upright, with slender gray- ▪ Full sun Coast Rosemary (white) green 1" long leaves. ▪ Shrub ▪ Clusters of attractive white flowers are produced ▪ Low water throughout the year. Westringia cv. ▪ To 3' tall and wide. ▪ USDA Zones 9b to 11 ▪ Compact form with slender gray-green 1" long leaves. ▪ Full sun to part shade Coast Rosemary ▪ Clusters of attractive bluish-lavender flowers in ▪ Shrub (lavender blue) spring. ▪ Low water (WUCOLS) ▪ Will continue to bloom throughout the year, especially closer to the coast. ▪ Leave natural or prune into a formal hedge.
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