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GALIUM odoratum (syn. ASPERULA odoratum), Sweet Woodruff GALIUM odoratum (syn. ASPERULA odoratum)
Sweet Woodruff

Perennial Herb: Drought, bog & clay tolerant. Deer resistant. Nice woodland and ground cover plant. When dried, gives off odor or fresh mown hay. Used in teas & wine (May wine). Attracts bees. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: white. Size: 6-12" x 12". Exposure: part shade. Water: moderate/moist. Sunset Zones A2, A3; 2-6, 15-17. USDA Z5.

GALIUM odoratum (syn. ASPERULA odoratum), Sweet Woodruff GALIUM odoratum (syn. ASPERULA odoratum)
Sweet Woodruff

Perennial Herb: Drought, bog & clay tolerant. Deer resistant. Nice woodland and ground cover plant. When dried, gives off odor or fresh mown hay. Used in teas & wine (May wine). Attracts bees. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: white. Size: 6-12" x 12". Exposure: part shade. Water: moderate/moist. Sunset Zones A2, A3; 2-6, 15-17. USDA Z5.

GALVEZIA speciosa 'Boca Rosa', Island Bush Snapdragon GALVEZIA speciosa 'Boca Rosa'
Island Bush Snapdragon

Perennial sub-shrub. Evergreen. Drought tolerant. California native. Its graceful arcing habit has glossy foliage and is covered in profuse tubular 1" scarlet flowers in spring. Excellent ground cover near coast. Good for under native oaks. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Height: 4'. Width: 4'. Exposure: full sun/part shade. Water: moderate-dry. Does well in tough immediate coastal conditions. Not hardy below 20ºF. USDA Z9.

GALVEZIA speciosa 'Boca Rosa', Island Bush Snapdragon GALVEZIA speciosa 'Boca Rosa'
Island Bush Snapdragon

Perennial sub-shrub. Evergreen. Drought tolerant. California native. Its graceful arcing habit has glossy foliage and is covered in profuse tubular 1" scarlet flowers in spring. Excellent ground cover near coast. Good for under native oaks. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Height: 4'. Width: 4'. Exposure: full sun/part shade. Water: moderate-dry. Does well in tough immediate coastal conditions. Not hardy below 20ºF. USDA Z9.

GALVEZIA speciosa 'Boca Rosa', Island Bush Snapdragon GALVEZIA speciosa 'Boca Rosa'
Island Bush Snapdragon

Perennial sub-shrub. Evergreen. Drought tolerant. California native. Its graceful arcing habit has glossy foliage and is covered in profuse tubular 1" scarlet flowers in spring. Excellent ground cover near coast. Good for under native oaks. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Height: 4'. Width: 4'. Exposure: full sun/part shade. Water: moderate-dry. Does well in tough immediate coastal conditions. Not hardy below 20ºF. USDA Z9.

GALVEZIA speciosa 'Boca Rosa', Island Bush Snapdragon GALVEZIA speciosa 'Boca Rosa'
Island Bush Snapdragon

Perennial sub-shrub. Evergreen. Drought tolerant. California native. Its graceful arcing habit has glossy foliage and is covered in profuse tubular 1" scarlet flowers in spring. Excellent ground cover near coast. Good for under native oaks. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Height: 4'. Width: 4'. Exposure: full sun/part shade. Water: moderate-dry. Does well in tough immediate coastal conditions. Not hardy below 20ºF. USDA Z9.

Photo unavailable GAURA lindheimeri 'Gaudi Pink'
Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower

Perennial: Drought, deer & heat tolerant. Excellent border & pot plant. Has wand-like flower stems that hold the flowers above the foliage. Good cut flower. Attracts bees and butterflies. The leaves are dark green flushed with burgundy when young. Long blooming period. Bloom time: spring - fall. Bloom time: delicate pink. Height 12-16". Spread: 12-18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

GAURA lindheimeri 'Gaudi Red', Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower GAURA lindheimeri 'Gaudi Red'
Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower

Perennial: Drought, deer & heat tolerant. Excellent border & pot plant. Has wand-like flower stems that hold the flowers above the foliage. Good cut flower. Attracts bees and butterflies. The leaves are dark green flushed with burgundy when young. Long blooming period. Bloom time: spring - fall. Bloom time: rose pink. Height 12-16". Spread: 12-18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

GAURA lindheimeri 'Passionate Rainbow', Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower GAURA lindheimeri 'Passionate Rainbow'
Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower

Perennial: Drought, deer & heat tolerant. Excellent border & pot plant. Rose pink flowers are formed at tips & on side branches-not on long wands like others. Pretty green foliage w/white edges have rose-pink colored new growth. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: spring-fall. Compact form: 20-30" x 24-30". Full sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. PPAF

GAURA lindheimeri 'Rosy Jane', Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower GAURA lindheimeri 'Rosy Jane'
Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower

Perennial: Drought, deer & heat tolerant. Excellent border & pot plant. Has wand-like flower stems that hold the flowers above the foliage. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Long blooming period (spring - fall). Bloom color: white with edged with pretty pink picotee. Height: 24". Spread: 18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.

GAURA lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink', Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower GAURA lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'
Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower

Perennial: Drought, deer & heat tolerant. Excellent border & pot plant. Has wand-like flower stems that hold the flowers above the foliage. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. The leaves are darker than G. lindheimeri & stems are burgundy red. Long blooming period (spring - fall). Blooms: rose pink. Size: 3-5' x 1-2'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z4.

GAURA lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies', Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower GAURA lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'
Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower

Perennial: Drought, deer and heat tolerant. Excellent border & container plant. More compact and floriferous than the species, with flowers being a little brighter white. Has wand-like flower stems that hold the flowers above the foliage. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Long blooming period (spring through fall). Bloom color: white, aging to rose. Size: 2-3' x 1-2'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

GAURA lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies', Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower GAURA lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'
Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower

Perennial: Drought, deer and heat tolerant. Excellent border & container plant. More compact and floriferous than the species, with flowers being a little brighter white. Has wand-like flower stems that hold the flowers above the foliage. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Long blooming period (spring through fall). Bloom color: white, aging to rose. Size: 2-3' x 1-2'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

GAURA lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies', Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower GAURA lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'
Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower

Perennial: Drought, deer and heat tolerant. Excellent border & container plant. More compact and floriferous than the species, with flowers being a little brighter white. Has wand-like flower stems that hold the flowers above the foliage. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Long blooming period (spring through fall). Bloom color: white, aging to rose. Size: 2-3' x 1-2'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

GAURA lindheimeri Ballerina White ('Baltincite'), Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower GAURA lindheimeri Ballerina White ('Baltincite')
Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower

Perennial: Drought, deer and heat tolerant. Excellent border & container plant. Has wand-like flower stems that hold the flowers above the foliage. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: white. Height: 12-18". Spread: 12". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z6. PP#20326

GAURA lindheimeri Ballerina White ('Baltincite'), Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower GAURA lindheimeri Ballerina White ('Baltincite')
Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower

Perennial: Drought, deer and heat tolerant. Excellent border & container plant. Has wand-like flower stems that hold the flowers above the foliage. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: white. Height: 12-18". Spread: 12". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z6. PP#20326

GAZANIA rigens 'Giant Violet Bicolor', Treasure Flower, African Daisy GAZANIA rigens 'Giant Violet Bicolor'
Treasure Flower, African Daisy

Perennial: Evergreen. Tolerates drought, heat & wind. Native to S. Africa. The Giant Series offer truly gorgeous, large flowers with multi-colored petals & brilliant centers. Tough, low growing plant great in beds, borders, rock gardens, seaside gardens and containers. Attracts bees and butterflies. Blooms: spring-fall. Color: purple w/ white edges & deep orange-red ring. Height: 8-12 inches. Width: 18 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.

GAZANIA rigens 'Giant Violet Bicolor', Treasure Flower, African Daisy GAZANIA rigens 'Giant Violet Bicolor'
Treasure Flower, African Daisy

Perennial: Evergreen. Tolerates drought, heat & wind. Native to S. Africa. The Giant Series offer truly gorgeous, large flowers with multi-colored petals & brilliant centers. Tough, low growing plant great in beds, borders, rock gardens, seaside gardens and containers. Attracts bees and butterflies. Blooms: spring-fall. Color: purple w/ white edges & deep orange-red ring. Height: 8-12 inches. Width: 18 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.

Photo unavailable GAZANIA rigens 'Variegated Orange'
Treasure Flower, African Daisy

Perennial: Evergreen. Tolerates drought, heat and wind. Native to South Africa. Tough, low growing plant with pretty daisy-like flowers with variegated dark green foliage edged with cream. Great in beds, borders, rock gardens, seaside gardens and containers. Attracts bees and butterflies. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: orange with a black ring. Height: 6-12 inches. Width: 6-12 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.

Photo unavailable GAZANIA rigens 'Variegated Orange'
Treasure Flower, African Daisy

Perennial: Evergreen. Tolerates drought, heat and wind. Native to South Africa. Tough, low growing plant with pretty daisy-like flowers with variegated dark green foliage edged with cream. Great in beds, borders, rock gardens, seaside gardens and containers. Attracts bees and butterflies. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: orange with a black ring. Height: 6-12 inches. Width: 6-12 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.

Photo unavailable GAZANIA rigens 'Variegated Orange'
Treasure Flower, African Daisy

Perennial: Evergreen. Tolerates drought, heat and wind. Native to South Africa. Tough, low growing plant with pretty daisy-like flowers with variegated dark green foliage edged with cream. Great in beds, borders, rock gardens, seaside gardens and containers. Attracts bees and butterflies. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: orange with a black ring. Height: 6-12 inches. Width: 6-12 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.

GAZANIA SunBathers 'Cremazu', Treasure Flower GAZANIA SunBathers 'Cremazu'
Treasure Flower

Perennial: The Sunbathers series loves a sunny spot & will even tolerate drought or coastal windy conditions. Tough, low growing plant that blooms repeatedly w/large, wide & ruffled blooms that look like a giant beach umbrella. Great in beds, borders & containers. Attracts bees & butterflies. Blm. time: spring-fall. Blm. color: semi-dbl; creamy lemon yellow. Height: 8-10". Width: 18". Exp: sun. Water: mod./dry. Protect from heavy frost. USDA Z8.

GAZANIA SunBathers 'Cremazu', Treasure Flower GAZANIA SunBathers 'Cremazu'
Treasure Flower

Perennial: The Sunbathers series loves a sunny spot & will even tolerate drought or coastal windy conditions. Tough, low growing plant that blooms repeatedly w/large, wide & ruffled blooms that look like a giant beach umbrella. Great in beds, borders & containers. Attracts bees & butterflies. Blm. time: spring-fall. Blm. color: semi-dbl; creamy lemon yellow. Height: 8-10". Width: 18". Exp: sun. Water: mod./dry. Protect from heavy frost. USDA Z8.

GAZANIA SunBathers 'Nahui', Treasure Flower GAZANIA SunBathers 'Nahui'
Treasure Flower

Perennial: As the name suggests, the Sunbathers series loves a sunny spot & will even tolerate drought or coastal windy conditions. Tough, low growing plant that blooms repeatedly w/large, bt. daisy-like flowers. Great in beds, borders & containers. Attracts bees & butterflies. Blm. time: spring-fall. Blm. color: semi-double; yellow-orange. Height: 8-10". Width: 18". Exp: sun. Water: mod/dry. Protect from heavy frost. USDA Z8.

GAZANIA SunBathers 'Nahui', Treasure Flower GAZANIA SunBathers 'Nahui'
Treasure Flower

Perennial: As the name suggests, the Sunbathers series loves a sunny spot & will even tolerate drought or coastal windy conditions. Tough, low growing plant that blooms repeatedly w/large, bt. daisy-like flowers. Great in beds, borders & containers. Attracts bees & butterflies. Blm. time: spring-fall. Blm. color: semi-double; yellow-orange. Height: 8-10". Width: 18". Exp: sun. Water: mod/dry. Protect from heavy frost. USDA Z8.

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