All Plants (C)

One of the larger Napa Cabbages. Produces large 12" football-shaped heads with overlapping golden leaves that have a good, mild, sweet flavor. Slow to bolt. A great substitute for lettuce or traditional cabbage. Great fresh, cooked or pickled for kimchee. Also good for stir fry or braised, also adds depth of flavor to soups. More disease resistant than other varieties. Plant in full sun. (Maturity: 65 days) (Brassica rapa var. Pekinensis)

Excellent early summer variety. Dense, solid heads are very spherical, 5-7" in diameter & weigh 3-5 lbs. Delicate but crunchy texture. Sweet, spicy flavor with buttery undertones when cooked. Compact habit ideal for small gardens that can be planted closer together than other cabbage varieties. Great for slow cooking, slaws & sauerkraut. Height: 12-15". Plant in part shade. (Maturity: 65 days) (Brassica oleracea ‘Golden Acre’)

Tuberous Perennial Herb: A new hybrid believed to come from Thailand. Has round, heart shaped leaves that lay flat. The foliage is light red to dark pink with green to white veins. Can be grown as a tender colorful perennial in containers or indoors as a houseplant. Height: around 12 inches. Indoors: indirect bright light with moderate water. Toxic to pets & humans if ingested. The leaves and stems can irritate the skin of sensitive people.

Perennial Grass: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. California coast native-so it tolerates coastal conditions. Clumping, mounding growth habit-good in borders. Height 18-24". Foliage: blue-green. Plumes: tan feathery panicles 3-6" long that arch over the foliage. Good cut flower. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate to occasional. USDA Z7.

Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Deer resistant. California native. This large, handsome selection was found in the King Mountain Range in Humboldt County. Has unusually broad blades. Good background or accent for woodland or partly shaded meadow. Very attractive seed heads spring-summer. Ht: 3'. Flowers: 5'. Width: 3'. Prefers moist, rich soil in full sun. Can take heavy soils & heat if plenty of moisture is present. USDA Z4.

Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Tolerates drought & deer. California native. Was found by Josh Williams at Cal Flora Nursery. Clumping, mounding growth habit w/plumes that gently arch over the foliage. Good border, meadow, pot & cut flower plant. Blooms: spring-summer. Plume color: wheat. Foliage color: mid green. Ht: 1-2 ft. Width: 1-2 ft. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: dry. USDA Z7 or lower. (parentage C. foliosa x C. nutkaensis 'The King')

Perennial Grass: Drought & deer resistant. Almost the same as C. acu. 'Stricta', the only difference is in cool climates where Karl Foerster is more compact & blooms 2-3 weeks earlier. Nice border & cut flower plant. Blooms: spring-summer. Ht: 2-3' Flowers: 5-6'. Prefers moist, rich soil in full sun. Can take heavy soils & heat if plenty of moisture is present. USDA Z4.

Perennial Herb: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Nice woodland, border and rock garden plant. Bushy with gray-green foliage and small clusters of flowers. Attracts bees. Scented foliage. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: white to pale lilac. Height: 12-18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6.

Subshrub: The Calynopsis series has medium vigor & early season flowers. The showstopping flowers resemble little orchids and described as a puffed-up pouch. Use in borders, containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and on decks and patios. Good cut flower. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: orange. Height: 10-12 inches. Width: 10-12 inches. Water: moderate. Exposure: sun/part shade. USDA Z9.

Subshrub: The Calynopsis series has medium vigor & early season flowers. The showstopping flowers resemble little orchids and described as a puffed-up pouch. Use in borders, containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and on decks and patios. Good cut flower. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: yellow. Height: 10-12 inches. Width: 10-12 inches. Water: moderate. Exposure: sun/part shade. USDA Z9.

Annual: Hardy, self-seeding plant. A petite variety as far as, height, width and flower size. Cheery orange (single or double) daisy-like blooms can reach 2-3" across. Great carefree bedding or container plant. Useful for culinary & medicinal purposes. Fragrant. Long lasting cut flower. Creates quite a show in the garden! Bushy plants produce tons of flowers right into the fall. Height: 12". Width: 8-12". Exp.: sun. Water: mod. Needs good drainage.

Annual: Hardy, self-seeding plant. A petite variety as far as, height, width and flower size. Cheery yellow (single or double) daisy-like blooms can reach 2-3" across. Great carefree bedding or container plant. Useful for culinary & medicinal purposes. Fragrant. Long lasting cut flower. Creates quite a show in the garden! Bushy plants produce tons of flowers right into the fall. Height: 12". Width: 8-12". Exp.: sun. Water: mod. Needs good drainage.

Annual: Hardy, self-sedding plant. Long flowering period during spring and winter. Petals can be used as a substitute for saffron and may be added to salads. Great cut flower and bedding plant. Has medicinal properties and is also used as a yellow dye. Height: 1-2'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate.

Annual or Perennial: Tolerates drought, heat and deer. Native to S. Europe. Good in containers, beds, borders, and as a cut flower. Flowers are edible-fresh petals are great in salads and as cake decorations. Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators. Has fragrant extra large 2-4" double and single blooms of apricot, cream, lemon, and orange. Bloom time: spring-fall. Height: 1-2 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.