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MADIA elegans, Elegant Tarweed MADIA elegans
Elegant Tarweed

Annual: Deer, drought & clay tolerant. CA native to grasslands & open forests. Large, 2" daisy-like blms are solid ylw or may have a red spot at the base of each petal forming a ring. Bright, showy & pineapple scented! Blms mid-summer to fall. Late season nectar source for bees, butterflies & other beneficial insects. The seeds are loved by small mammals & birds, especially finches. Size: 3-4' x 3'. Full sun. Water: mod.-dry.

NEMOPHILA maculata, Fivespot NEMOPHILA maculata
Fivespot

Annual: CA native with dainty little cup-shaped flowers. Good in meadows, borders, rock gardens, mass plantings, beds & pots. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: white with purple spots. Height: 12-18". Spread: 12-18”. Trailing growth habit. Tolerates alkaline soil and sand. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z7-10.

Photo unavailable NEMOPHILA menziesii 'Penny Black'
Baby Black Eyes

Annual Herb: California native. Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds. Deer resistant. A pretty accent plant that is good in borders, window boxes, hanging baskets, and containers. Bloom time: spring - summer. Bloom color: deep purple-black with a white edge. Height: 4-6 inches. Width: 16". Water: moderate. Exposure: sun/part shade. USDA Z3.

PAPAVER rupifragum 'Tangerine', Spanish Poppy PAPAVER rupifragum 'Tangerine'
Spanish Poppy

Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Native to Spain. A clump forming plant with mid-green 6" long leaves and 3" bowl-shaped flowers in spring-fall (most heavily flowering in summer). Good for borders and containers. Bloom color: soft tangerine. Height: 18". Width: 8". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. Needs good drainage. USDA Z4-9.

Photo unavailable PHACELIA campanularia
Desert Bells, Desert Canterbury Bells

Annual: California native. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Showy, fast grower! Produces 1" wide, upward-facing, bell-shaped blooms atop branchy red stems in spring. The deep gentian blue flowers have white anthers & make the perfect standout in front beds, borders, containers or rock gardens. One of the few wildflower seeds that can grow into a good cut flower. Ht: 6-12". Exp.: full sun. Water: mod./dry. Needs good drainage, self-sows. USDA Z3.

PHACELIA tanacetifolia, Lacy Phacelia, Blue Tansy PHACELIA tanacetifolia
Lacy Phacelia, Blue Tansy

Annual: CA native. Deer resistant. Lav.-blue, bell-shaped flowers during summer. Grows well in hot, dry conditions & attracts a variety of pollinators to the garden or meadow. Used similarly to buckwheat as a winter cover. Useful to vineyards or alongside other crop fields, where it is valued for its long, coiling flower clusters of nectar-rich flowers. Ht: 24-36". sun/pt shade. Low/mod. water. Tolertates poor, rocky or sandy soil. Z3.

PHACELIA viscida 'Blue Rhythm', PHACELIA viscida 'Blue Rhythm'

Annual: CA native. Deer resist. Drought tolerant. Produces 1" wide, upward-facing, bell-shaped blms summer-fall. Exceptional true blue flowers have penciled round wht cntrs & beautifully contrasting wht anthers, the perfect standout in front beds, borders, containers or rock gardens. Good cut flower. Attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Size: 1.5-2' x 8-12". Exp.: full sun. Water: mod./dry. Needs good drainage, self-sows. Z3.

Photo unavailable RANUNCULUS Sprinkles 'Mix'
Persian Buttercup

Perennial: Deer resistant. Drought & clay tolerant. The 'Sprinkle' Series are half the height with uniform blooms, a fine leaf structure & a compact, full structure. Ideal for cutting. Long vase life. Absolutely gorgeous! Good rock garden or border plant. Plants generally go dormant & disappear by mid-late summer, then produce new leaves in fall. Blm time: spring. Blm color: assorted. Size: 8" x 10". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod./moist. Z5.

Photo unavailable VIOLA cornuta 'Celestial Northern Lights'

Annual: Uniform habit and early-blooming. Both heat and cold tolerant. Free-flowering and overwinters excellently. Great in containers, baskets and bedding. Bloom time: spring-summer. Exposure: sun-part shade. Height: 5-6". Spread: 1-2'". Water: moderate. Bloom color: violet purple & yellow bi-color. USDA Z5-10.

VIOLA cornuta 'Penny Mickey', VIOLA cornuta 'Penny Mickey'

Annual: Uniform habit and early-blooming. Both heat and cold tolerant. Free-flowering and overwinters excellently. Great in containers, baskets and bedding. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: white with deep purple outer and blotches with yellow eye. Height: 4-6". Spread: 4-6". Exposure: sun-part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.

VIOLA cornuta 'Penny Orange Jump-Up', VIOLA cornuta 'Penny Orange Jump-Up'

Annual: The Penny series boasts the vigor growers have now come to expect from hybrid violas. Larger than normal sized blooms proliferate over lush green, compact foliage. This series is excellent for both spring & fall, with multiple uses for bedding, landscapes & containers. Hardy & heat tolerant. Bloom color: orange with burgundy upper petals. Height: 4-6". Spread: 4-6". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate.

VIOLA cornuta 'Penny Peach Jump-Up', VIOLA cornuta 'Penny Peach Jump-Up'

Annual: The Penny series boasts the vigor growers have now come to expect from hybrid violas. Larger than normal sized blooms proliferate over lush green, compact foliage. This series is excellent for both spring & fall, with multiple uses for bedding, landscapes & containers. Hardy & heat tolerant. Blm color: two upper purple petals w/blushed peach & citrus orange face. Ht: 4-6". Sprd: 4-6". Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod.

Photo unavailable VIOLA cornuta 'Penny Primrose Picotee'

Annual: The Penny series boasts the vigor growers have now come to expect from hybrid violas. Larger than normal sized blooms proliferate over lush green, compact foliage. This series is excellent for both spring & fall, with multiple uses for bedding, landscapes & containers. Hardy & heat tolerant. Bloom color: primrose yellow w/purple picotee edge. Height: 4-6". Spread: 4-6". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate.

VIOLA cornuta 'Penny White Jump-Up', VIOLA cornuta 'Penny White Jump-Up'

Annual: The Penny series boasts the vigor growers have now come to expect from hybrid violas. Larger than normal sized blooms proliferate over lush green, compact foliage. This series is excellent for both spring and fall, and have multiple uses for bedding, landscapes & containers. Hardy and heat tolerant. Bloom color: purple cap with white lower petals. Height: 4-6". Spread: 4-6". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate.

VIOLA cornuta 'Penny Yellow Jump-Up', VIOLA cornuta 'Penny Yellow Jump-Up'

Annual: The Penny series boasts the vigor growers have now come to expect from hybrid violas. Larger than normal sized blooms proliferate over lush green, compact foliage. This series is excellent for both spring & fall, with multiple uses for bedding, landscapes & containers. Hardy & heat tolerant. Bloom color: burgundy-violet cap w/yellow lower petals. Height: 4-6". Spread: 4-6". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate.

Photo unavailable VIOLA x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Formula Mix' (Pansy)
Ruffled Pansy, F1 Hybrid Pansy

Annual or Short-lived Perennial: One of the rare pansies that offer an attractive 3 inch frilly flower. The ruffles are stronger in cooler temps. Good bedding, border or container plant. Fragrant. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: fall-spring. Bloom color: assorted shades of pink, pale yellow, red, and purple. Height: 6-8 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4.

Photo unavailable VIOLA x wittrockiana Delta Premium 'Pure Violet' (Pansy)
Delta Premium Pansy

Annual: The Delta Premium series are real showstoppers and are excellent for both spring & fall, with multiple uses for bedding, landscapes & containers. Extra early & uniform. Hardy, heat, and cold tolerant. Slight scent and edible blossoms. Growth habit: mounding. Bloom color: violet. Height: 4-6". Width: 6-8". Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z7.

Photo unavailable VIOLA x wittrockiana Delta Premium 'Pure Yellow' (Pansy)
Delta Premium Pansy

Annual: The Delta Premium series are real showstoppers and are excellent for both spring & fall, with multiple uses for bedding, landscapes & containers. Extra early & uniform. Hardy, heat, and cold tolerant. Slight scent and edible blossoms. Growth habit: mounding. Bloom color: yellow. Height: 4-6". Width: 6-8". Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z7.

Photo unavailable VIOLA x wittrockiana Majestic Giants II 'Blotch Mix' (Pansy)
Majestic Giant Pansy

Annual or Short-lived Perennial: Heat tolerant. The Majestic Giants II series boasts huge 3-4" flowers and a great branching habit on strong, vigorous plants. Good bedding, border or container plant. Fragrant. Attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: fall-spring. Bloom color: assorted colors with a contrasting dark "face". Height: 6-8 inches. Width: 6-8 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4.

Photo unavailable VIOLA x wittrockiana Majestic Giants II 'Clear Purple' (Pansy)
Majestic Giant Pansy

Annual or Short-lived Perennial: Heat tolerant. The Majestic Giants II series boasts huge 3-4" flowers and a great branching habit on strong, vigorous plants. Good bedding, border or container plant. Fragrant. Attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: fall-spring. Bloom color: deep purple with a small yellow center. Height: 6-8 inches. Width: 6-8 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4.

Photo unavailable VIOLA x wittrockiana Majestic Giants II 'Clear White' (Pansy)
Majestic Giant Pansy

Annual or Short-lived Perennial: Heat tolerant. The Majestic Giants II series boasts huge 3-4" flowers and a great branching habit on strong, vigorous plants. Good bedding, border or container plant. Fragrant. Attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: fall-spring. Bloom color: pure white with small yellow center. Height: 6-8 inches. Width: 6-8 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4.

Photo unavailable VIOLA x wittrockiana Mammoth 'Deep Blue Dazzle' (Pansy)
Mammoth Pansy

Annual: This series is excellent for both spring & fall, with multiple uses for bedding, landscapes & containers. Bred to have stronger vigor than Colossus. Hardy, heat, and cold tolerant. Slight scent and edible blossoms. Growth habit: mounding. Bloom color: deep blue w/ a black center. Ht: 4-5". Sprd: 4-6". Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z7-10.

Photo unavailable VIOLA x wittrockiana Mammoth 'Pink Berry' (Pansy)
Mammoth Pansy

Annual: This series is excellent for both spring & fall, with multiple uses for bedding, landscapes & containers. Bred to have stronger vigor than Colossus. Hardy, heat, and cold tolerant. Slight scent and edible blossoms. Growth habit: mounding. Bloom color: soft pink w/dark blotch. Ht: 4-5". Sprd: 4-6". Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z7-10.

Photo unavailable VIOLA x wittrockiana Matrix 'Midnight Glow' (Pansy)
Matrix Pansy

Annual: The Matrix series features superior branching to go along with uniform flowering & habit. The extra large 3" flowers are held on short, strong stems. Nice winter interest. Compact, vigorous & heavy-blooming. Good bedding, border or container plant. Fragrant. Attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Blms: fall-sping. Blm color: deep violet w/yellow center. Size: 6-8" x 8-10". Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z4.

Photo unavailable ZINNIA elegans 'Polar Bear’
Dahlia-flowered Zinnia

Annual: Deer resistant. A long-stemmed heirloom favorite! The old-fashioned "dahlia-flowering" blooms are fully double. Excellent for cutting flowers for bouquets or adding color to the garden. Good in beds, borders & containers. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: snow white accented w/gold stamens. Size: 24-36" x 18-24". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate.

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