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’)

Round-shaped solid head with wavy leaves grows uniformly on dwarf, compact plants. Outer leaves remain a medium to dark green, while the centers turn magenta. Heads will begin to color when temperatures reach approx 60° F. Height: 10-12", Spread: 12". (Brassica oleracea)

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. 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. Was found by Josh Williams at Cal Flora Nursery. Tolerates drought & deer. Clumping, mounding growth habit w/plumes that gently arch over the foliage. Good border, meadow, container and cut flower plant. Bloom time: spring-summer. Plume color: wheat. Foliage color: mid green. Height: 1-2 feet. Width: 1-2 feet. 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 Grass: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. An excellent ornamental grass with foliage that is edged in white. A vertical & erect plant forming compact clumps with flower stalks 36" above the foliage. Good in borders. Nice cut flower. Bloom time: summer. Plume color: pink fading to buff. 2-3' x 2'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. 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.

Rhizomatous Perennial: Evergeen. Brazil native. The lance shaped pale green leaves have dark patches and beautiful maroon undersides. Good container, border, terrarium, and houseplant. Blooms: spring-summer. Bushy, compact and clump forming habit. Height: 9-20 inches. Width: 9-18 inches. Exposure: part shade. Water: moist. USDA Z11. Indoors: Provide bright, indirect light & moist soil. Tolerates heat & humidity. Rarely blooms inside.

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.

Annual: Hardy, self-seeding plant. Use as a cut flower, bedding plant, edible flower or medicinal herb. A bright, colorful flashback variety with antique pink and yellow petals, dark red flashy undersides and a dark central eye. Creates quite a display in the garden. Bushy plants produce tons of flowers right into the fall. Height: 1-2'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate.