Perennial (M)

Native to Mexico. A dainty, low-growing cactus which clusters freely & forms flat mounds. Dark green body is covered in short, flat, white spines, giving the whole mound a whitish appearance. If given space, can spread into a mounded mat. Slow growing. Cute houseplant! Great for containers. Blm color: pale cream or ylw. Blms: summer-fall. Size: 3-5” x 3-4”. Exp.: sun/light shade. Water: dry. Protect from frost. Winter dormant.

Shrub: Drought tolerant. A gorgeous hybrid of Japanese origin. Forms an upright, compact rosette. Grey-green leaves are dashed w/spots of cranberry & edged w/maroon. Lime green tubular flowers are displayed atop tall spikes. Perfect for smaller gardens, this slow grower rarely produces offsets. Attractive in rock gardens or combined w/other succulents. Elegant choice for containers. Ht.: 12" (6' w/flower) Width: 15". Exp.: full sun. Water: dry. USDA Z9.

Shrub: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. A slow-growing succulent that forms a rosette. Thick, fleshy blue-green lvs are thickly covered w/reddish-brown spots, especially towards the tips. A reddish flower spike topped by creamy-white flowers rises from the center, at which time new plants emerge from below the rosette. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring. Size: 2-3' (8' w/flower) x 4-6'. Exp.: full sun/part shade. USDA Z8.

Small deep yellow flowers appear late spring/early summer. Excellent heat tolerance. Low maintenance landscape plant that also works well in baskets and planters. Attracts butteflies and hummingbirds. Height: 2-5". Width: 1-2'. Exposure: sun.

Perennial: Deciduous. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Chartreuse foliage takes center stage until the neon pink flowers appear, creating quite a stunning color combination! Fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers open in late afternoon and stay colorful until daybreak. Sweet, orange-blossom scent. Good bed, border and cottage garden plant. Bloom time: summer-fall. Height: 2-3'. Width: 2'. Attracts bees and butterflies. Exposure: full sun.

Perennial Herb: Deer & rabbit resistant. Aromatic leaves. Large, showy whorls of vibrant purple tubular flowers that attract bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Nice cut flower. Good border or accent plant. Can use for firescapping. Does well In wet areas. Bloom time: summer. Growth: 10-12". Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z4-9.

Perennial Herb: Aromatic leaves. Stems carry clusters of flowers that attract hummingbirds. Flowering time: June-August. Bloom color: purple. Growth: 36-48 inches x 18 inches. Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4.

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Named for the son of Georgia plantsman and garden designer Jean Cline. Aromatic leaves. Large, showy whorls of scarlet red tubular flowers that attract butterflies & hummingbirds. Nice cut flower. Good border or accent plant. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: scarlet red. Growth: 36-48 inches x 18 inches. Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4.

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Forms a solid dome of hot pink 2-2.5" flowers that attract butterflies & hummingbirds. The aromatic foliage smells like mint when crushed & is often used to flavor teas. Great in containers, front of the border, & cottage or butterfly gardens. Bloom time: summer. Size: 24" x 32". Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. PP#27,497

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Large, showy whorls of vibrant magenta 2-2.5" flowers that attract butterflies & hummingbirds. The aromatic foliage smells like mint when crushed & is often used to flavor teas. Great in containers, front of the border, & cottage or butterfly gardens. Bloom time: summer. Size: 20-24" x 16-24". Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. PP#27,498

Perennial Herb: California native. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Good container or rock garden plant. Dark green foliage is aromatic, with bright red-orange tubular flowers spring-summer. Height: 6". Width: 1'. Exposure: full sun/part shade. Water: moderate-dry. USDA Z7.

Perennial Herb: California native. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Attracts bees, butterflies and insects. Gray-green foliage smells strongly of mint, with long blooming lavender flowers June-August. Height: 2'. Spread: 2'. Exposure: full sun/part shade. Water: moderate-dry. USDA Z7.

Perennial Herb. Evergreen. This form was selected by California Flora Nursery. California native from the rocky slopes along the Russian River. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Attracts bees, butterflies & insects. Gray-green foliage smells strongly of mint, w/long blooming lavender flowers spring-summer. Height 12-18". Spread 2' Exp: sun/part shade Water: mod-dry USDA Z7

Annual of Tender Perennial: Great as a ground cover, in boders, pots, hanging baskets, rock gardens and window boxes. Grow in part shade. Bloom time: spring. Bloom color: blue-purple. Water: moderate-moist. Height: 6-12". Spread: 9-12". USDA Z 3-9.