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DIANTHUS caryophyllus 'Odessa Red', Odessa carnation DIANTHUS caryophyllus 'Odessa Red'
Odessa carnation

Perennial: Evergreen. Drought & deer tolerant. Taller than other dianthus series, Odessa features double blooms on heat and cold tolerant plants. Good cut flower, border, rock garden, edging, pot, hanging basket & window box plant. Has large (2"), strong clove scented double dark crimson red blossoms. Free blooming spring-fall. Attracts butterflies & hummers. Ht: 10-12". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z4.

DIANTHUS caryophyllus 'Punch of Spice', Carnation, Clove Pink DIANTHUS caryophyllus 'Punch of Spice'
Carnation, Clove Pink

Perennial: Deer resistant. Good bed, border plant or an excellent cut flower with a spicy clove fragrance. Fully double, rich dark burgundy blooms. Attracts butterflies and bees. Long, grey-green leaves grow in an evergreen mound in full sun. Tall flower stalks rise above the foliage, up to 2', making this a striking addition to any garden. Blms: summer-fall. Height: 24-30". Width: 12-18". Exposure: full sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z4.

Photo unavailable DIANTHUS chinensis x barbatus 'Floral Lace Mix'
Border Pinks, Cheddar Pinks, Sweet William

Perennial: Evergreen. Tolerates deer. Has impressive frilly flowers that smother the easy to grow plants. Great bedding, border, container, rock garden and fragrant cut flower plant. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: assorted extra-large 1.5 inch blooms with lacy edges. Height: 8-10 inches. Width: 8 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.

DIASCIA 'Genta Papaya', Twinspur DIASCIA 'Genta Papaya'
Twinspur

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. The Genta series offers larger flowers, more disease resistance and increased hardiness. Ideal for pots, hanging baskets, window boxes or border edges. Attracts bees and butterflies. Bloom time: spring - fall. Bloom color: salmon orange. Height: 8-14". Width: 12-16". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8.

DIASCIA 'Towers of Flowers Apricot', Twinspur DIASCIA 'Towers of Flowers Apricot'
Twinspur

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. The Towers of Flowers series has a unique erect habit with branching triangular flower spikes, creating a prolific array of uniform flowers in a variety of colors. Ideal for pots, hanging baskets, window boxes or border edges. Attracts bees and butterflies. Bloom time: spring - fall. Bloom color: large soft apricot. Height: 12". Width: 12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8.

Photo unavailable DIASCIA barberae 'Red Sunset'
Twinspur

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. An early season bloomer with charming brick red flowers all season long. Good container, bank, rock garden and border plant. Plants have a tidy, bushy habit and are exceptionally tolerant to weather. Flower spikes rise above the foliage with the blooms held in clusters at the end of the stems. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: spring-fall. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. Hardy.

Photo unavailable DIASCIA barberae 'Red Sunset'
Twinspur

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. An early season bloomer with charming brick red flowers all season long. Good container, bank, rock garden and border plant. Plants have a tidy, bushy habit and are exceptionally tolerant to weather. Flower spikes rise above the foliage with the blooms held in clusters at the end of the stems. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: spring-fall. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. Hardy.

DIASCIA barberae 'Trinity Sunset', Twinspur DIASCIA barberae 'Trinity Sunset'
Twinspur

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. An early season bloomer with charming brick red-orange flowers all season long. Good container, bank, rock garden and border plant. Plants have a tidy, bushy habit and are exceptionally tolerant to weather. Flower spikes rise above the foliage with the blooms held in clusters at the end of the stems. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: spring-fall. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. Hardy.

DIASCIA barberae 'Trinity Sunset', Twinspur DIASCIA barberae 'Trinity Sunset'
Twinspur

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. An early season bloomer with charming brick red-orange flowers all season long. Good container, bank, rock garden and border plant. Plants have a tidy, bushy habit and are exceptionally tolerant to weather. Flower spikes rise above the foliage with the blooms held in clusters at the end of the stems. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: spring-fall. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. Hardy.

DIASCIA My Darling 'Berry', Twinspur DIASCIA My Darling 'Berry'
Twinspur

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Ideal for pots, hanging baskets, window boxes or border edges. 'The My Darling' series are more heat tolerant and bloom all summer. Attracts bees and butterflies. Bloom time: spring - fall. Bloom color: warm coral pink. Height: 12". Width: 12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8.

DIASCIA Sundiascia 'Upright Bright Pink', Twinspur DIASCIA Sundiascia 'Upright Bright Pink'
Twinspur

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Sundiascia is a completely new form of diascia that offers a unique, upright habit & stunning show of color. Tall stems display 3" flower spikes boldly. More heat tolerant. Self-cleaning, best when kept slightly on the dry side. Good for pots or borders. Attracts bees and butterflies. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: bright pink. Height: 12-15". Width: 18-20". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate.

DIASCIA Sundiascia 'Upright Peach', Twinspur DIASCIA Sundiascia 'Upright Peach'
Twinspur

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Sundiascia is a completely new form of diascia that offers a unique, upright habit & stunning show of color. Tall stems display 3" flower spikes boldly. More heat tolerant. Self-cleaning, best when kept slightly on the dry side. Good for pots or borders. Attracts bees and butterflies. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: peach. Height: 12-15". Width: 18-20". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate.

Photo unavailable DICHONDRA 'Silver Nickel'
Silver Nickel Vine

Perennial: Heat and drought tolerant. Grown for foliage. Showy silver foliage provides dependable color and texture that looks good all season long. Superb for baskets, containers and window boxes. Wonderful for combination plantings. Tumbles beautifully over rocks, slopes, and banks. Height: 2-3". Spread: 12-18". Exposure: part shade. Water: dry. USDA Z10.

Photo unavailable DICHONDRA donelliana
California Ponysfoot

Perennial: CA native. Forms a thick, mat-like ground cover of rounded leaves, densely packed along creeping stems. Once popular as a lawn substitute. The flowers are tiny, greenish-white, not real showy but interesting. A good ground cover for open slopes & headlands or use for green roofs or walls. Spreads by runners so don't use where you want it contained. Height: 3-6". Exp.: full sun on coast otherwise part shade. Water: dry.

Photo unavailable DIERAMA pulcherrimum
Fairy Wand

Cormous Perennial: Native of South Africa. Evergreen grass-like 2' leaves carry arching 3-6' stems with pendulous bell-shaped flowers. Graceful & just darling!! Use as a large border plant and by pools & streams. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: pink. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z7.

DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Apricot', DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Apricot'

Perennial: Drought tolerant, deer and gopher resistant. Bell-shaped flowers on tall flower stalks, loved by bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Cross between Digitalis & Isoplexis. Good cut flower. Bushy habit w/dense spikes of bi-colored orange to apricot flowers. Size: 24-36" x 18". Bloom time: spring-fall. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z8. PPAF

DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Apricot', DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Apricot'

Perennial: Drought tolerant, deer and gopher resistant. Bell-shaped flowers on tall flower stalks, loved by bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Cross between Digitalis & Isoplexis. Good cut flower. Bushy habit w/dense spikes of bi-colored orange to apricot flowers. Size: 24-36" x 18". Bloom time: spring-fall. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z8. PPAF

Photo unavailable DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Apricot'

Perennial: Drought tolerant, deer and gopher resistant. Bell-shaped flowers on tall flower stalks, loved by bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Cross between Digitalis & Isoplexis. Good cut flower. Bushy habit w/dense spikes of bi-colored orange to apricot flowers. Size: 24-36" x 18". Bloom time: spring-fall. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z8. PPAF

DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Apricot', DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Apricot'

Perennial: Drought tolerant, deer and gopher resistant. Bell-shaped flowers on tall flower stalks, loved by bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Cross between Digitalis & Isoplexis. Good cut flower. Bushy habit w/dense spikes of bi-colored orange to apricot flowers. Size: 24-36" x 18". Bloom time: spring-fall. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z8. PPAF

DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Apricot', DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Apricot'

Perennial: Drought tolerant, deer and gopher resistant. Bell-shaped flowers on tall flower stalks, loved by bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Cross between Digitalis & Isoplexis. Good cut flower. Bushy habit w/dense spikes of bi-colored orange to apricot flowers. Size: 24-36" x 18". Bloom time: spring-fall. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z8. PPAF

DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Berry Canary', DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Berry Canary'

Perennial: Drought tolerant, deer & gopher resistant. Bell-shaped flowers on tall flower stalks, loved by bees, butterflies & hummers. Cross between Digitalis & Isoplexis. More compact, proportional habit. Good cut flower. Bushy habit w/dense spikes of hot pink flwrs w/creamy yellow burgundy speckled throats. Size: 36" x 18". Blm time: spring-fall. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod./moist. USDA Z8. USPPAF

DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Berry Canary', DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Berry Canary'

Perennial: Drought tolerant, deer & gopher resistant. Bell-shaped flowers on tall flower stalks, loved by bees, butterflies & hummers. Cross between Digitalis & Isoplexis. More compact, proportional habit. Good cut flower. Bushy habit w/dense spikes of hot pink flwrs w/creamy yellow burgundy speckled throats. Size: 36" x 18". Blm time: spring-fall. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod./moist. USDA Z8. USPPAF

DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Flame', DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Flame'

Perennial: Drought tolerant, deer & gopher resistant. Bell-shaped flowers on tall flower stalks, loved by bees, butterflies & hummers. Cross between Digitalis & Isoplexis. Plant of the Year at 2012 Chelsea Flower Show. Good cut flower. Bushy habit w/dense spikes of rosy pk flowers & soft creamy orange throats (looks like a living flame). Size: 36" x 18". Blm time: spring-fall. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod./moist. USDA Z8. USPPP.

DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Flame', DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Flame'

Perennial: Drought tolerant, deer & gopher resistant. Bell-shaped flowers on tall flower stalks, loved by bees, butterflies & hummers. Cross between Digitalis & Isoplexis. Plant of the Year at 2012 Chelsea Flower Show. Good cut flower. Bushy habit w/dense spikes of rosy pk flowers & soft creamy orange throats (looks like a living flame). Size: 36" x 18". Blm time: spring-fall. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod./moist. USDA Z8. USPPP.

DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Flame', DIGIPLEXIS Illumination 'Flame'

Perennial: Drought tolerant, deer & gopher resistant. Bell-shaped flowers on tall flower stalks, loved by bees, butterflies & hummers. Cross between Digitalis & Isoplexis. Plant of the Year at 2012 Chelsea Flower Show. Good cut flower. Bushy habit w/dense spikes of rosy pk flowers & soft creamy orange throats (looks like a living flame). Size: 36" x 18". Blm time: spring-fall. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod./moist. USDA Z8. USPPP.

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