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 The University of California prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person in any of its programs or activities. See the complete Nondiscrimination Statement at ucanr.edu. 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. v-2017-08-30 2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale—Ornamental Plants Available 2 of 31 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 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. v-2017-08-30 2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale—Ornamental Plants Available 3 of 31 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 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