Plants

The plants are listed in alphabetical order.
Click on the letters below to view the
plants that begin with that letter.

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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.

All plants are classified under USDA hardiness zones.

- Denotes NEW PLANTS for
 Crescent Hill Nursery in 2012

Please note that the photo links listed below all lead to Google
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pages are of the particular plant in question.

Scientific Name:	Banksia Serrata
Common Name:	Saw Leaf Banksia
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	can reach 45', but average is 10'-15' along coast
Flower Color & Bloom Time	4"-5" cream flowers in summer; resemble pine cones
Zone	to 20° to 25° F
Description, Notes	drought resistant; Australian native; in Protea family; known for unusual blooms; excellent cut flower; serrate foliage and gnarled bark sets this species apart; wind tolerant; well-drained soil; no Phosphorus fertilizer
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Scientific Name:	Begonia boliviensis 'Bonfire'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	deciduous
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	12-36" tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	red-orange blooms
Zone	zones 10-11
Description, Notes	tuberous begonia with outrageous blooms
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Scientific Name:	Billbergia nutans
Common Name:	Queen's Tears
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	shade to partial sun
Height x Width & How Stands	1'-2' X 1'-2'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	tubular reflexed blooms with bright pink bracts and yellow/green/blue flowers; spring blooms
Zone	hardy to 25°
Description, Notes	a drought resistant bromeliad for shade garden / under oaks; green clumps of tubed foliage make this plant deer tolerant as well
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Scientific Name:	Brachysema praemorsum 'Bronze Butterfly'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	partial shade to sun on the coast
Height x Width & How Stands	1'-3' tall X spreading
Flower Color & Bloom Time	large (1") orange-red Pea Family blooms; spring through summer
Zone	hardy to 20-25°
Description, Notes	Australian native subshrub grown for stunning dark bronze/black foliage with green margins; excellent candidate for dry shade gardens or those under oaks; hummingbird attractor; nice in containers
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Scientific Name:	Brugmansia ‘Charles Grimaldi’
Common Name:	Angel’s Trumpet
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial shrub/small tree
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	10-14' X 6-12'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	huge (15”) golden yellow to golden orange flowers throughout the year
Zone	hardy to 20-25 degrees, frost sensitive at the tops, but usually rebound from the rootstock
Description, Notes	long blooming, highly scented, large (to 12") outrageous blooms, nice in containers
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Scientific Name:	Brugmansia arborea
Common Name:	Angel’s trumpet
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial shrub/small tree
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	10-14' X 6-12'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	large (to 10”) highly fragrant flowers year around once established
Zone	hardy to 20-25 degrees, frost sensitive at the tops, but usually rebound from the rootstock
Description, Notes	long blooming, highly scented, large (to 12") outrageous blooms, nice in containers
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Scientific Name:	Brugmansia 'Double White'
Common Name:	Angel’s trumpet
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial shrub/small tree
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	10-14' X 6-12'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	dense white hairs, cream-white flowers with hose-in-hose arrangement of two or more trumpets
Zone	hardy to 20-25 degrees, frost sensitive at the tops, but usually rebound from the rootstock
Description, Notes	long blooming, highly scented, large (to 12") outrageous blooms, nice in containers
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Scientific Name:	Brugmansia 'Dr. Seuss'
Common Name:	Angel’s trumpet
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial shrub/small tree
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	10-14' X 6-12'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	flowers change colors as plant grows, white to yellow to orange-gold
Zone	hardy to 20-25 degrees, frost sensitive at the tops, but usually rebound from the rootstock
Description, Notes	long blooming, highly scented, large (to 12") outrageous blooms, nice in containers
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Scientific Name:	Brugmansia 'Frosty Pink'
Common Name:	Angel’s trumpet
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial shrub/small tree
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	10-14' X 6-12'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	large (to 10”) highly fragrant flowers year around once established
Zone	hardy to 20-25 degrees, frost sensitive at the tops, but usually rebound from the rootstock
Description, Notes	long blooming, highly scented, large (to 12") outrageous blooms, nice in containers
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Scientific Name:	Brugmansia 'Jamaica Yellow'
Common Name:	Angel’s trumpet
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial shrub/small tree
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	10-14' X 6-12'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	pale yellow fragrant flowers bloom repeatedly
Zone	hardy to 20-25 degrees, frost sensitive at the tops, but usually rebound from the rootstock
Description, Notes	long blooming, highly scented, large (to 12") outrageous blooms, nice in containers
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Scientific Name:	Brugmansia 'Peaches and Cream'
Common Name:	Angel’s trumpet
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial shrub/small tree
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	6-8' tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	late blooming, sometimes variegated, coral/apricot colored flowers
Zone	hardy to 20-25 degrees, frost sensitive at the tops, but usually rebound from the rootstock
Description, Notes	long blooming, highly scented, large (to 12") outrageous blooms, nice in containers
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Scientific Name:	Brugmansia 'Pink Beauty'
Common Name:	Angel’s trumpet
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial shrub/small tree
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	10-14' X 6-12'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	rose/mauve flowers
Zone	hardy to 20-25 degrees, frost sensitive at the tops, but usually rebound from the rootstock
Description, Notes	long blooming, highly scented, large (to 12") outrageous blooms, nice in containers
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Scientific Name:	Brugmansia sanguinea
Common Name:	Eagle Tree
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial shrub/small tree
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	10-14' X 6-12'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	10” long, slightly flared flowers are deep red with yellow veins, shading upward to yellow
Zone	more cold tolerant than most Angel’s trumpets taking temperatures down to 20 F
Description, Notes	[WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY]
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Scientific Name:	Brugmansia sanguinea - yellow flower
Common Name:	Angel’s trumpet
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial shrub/small tree
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	10-14' X 6-12'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	rare plant has bright green leaves up to 8" and 10" flowers
Zone	zones 9-11
Description, Notes
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Scientific Name:	Brugmansia 'Shredded White'
Common Name:	Angel’s trumpet
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial shrub/small tree
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	10-14' X 6-12'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	white to near white fragrant flowers
Zone	hardy to 20-25 degrees, frost sensitive at the tops, but usually rebound from the rootstock
Description, Notes	blooms repeatedly, new hybrid with shredded floral tubes… WOW!
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Scientific Name:	Brugmansia suaveolens variegata
Common Name:	Angel’s trumpet
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial shrub/small tree
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	10-14' X 6-12'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	pure white fragrant flowers
Zone	hardy to 20-25 degrees, frost sensitive at the tops, but usually rebound from the rootstock
Description, Notes	long blooming, highly scented, large (to 12") outrageous blooms, nice in containers
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Scientific Name:	Brugmansia 'Velvet Rose'
Common Name:	Angel’s trumpet
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial shrub/small tree
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	10-14' X 6-12'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	larger than normal pink fragrant flowers
Zone	hardy to 20-25 degrees, frost sensitive at the tops, but usually rebound from the rootstock
Description, Notes	outstanding vigor, long blooming, highly scented, large (to 12") outrageous blooms, nice in containers
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Scientific Name:	Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	semi-evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	partial sun to shade
Height x Width & How Stands	12-16" tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	clump of heart-shaped silver leaves, bright blue Forget-me-not flowers appear in mid to late spring
Zone	hardy to -20° F
Description, Notes	patented plant from Michigan, brightens dark areas
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Scientific Name:	Cannomois grandis
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun
Height x Width & How Stands	15' tall X 5'-6' wide
Flower Color & Bloom Time	plumy brown blooms spring through summer
Zone	hardy to 20-25°
Description, Notes	one of the showiest members of the Restionacea Family; this South African native features showy brown and red strapped culms rising to 15 feet; can be used in large containers; roots must be kept moist; no Phosphous fertilizer
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Scientific Name:	Carex buchananii
Common Name:	Leatherleaf Sedge
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	sun or shade
Height x Width & How Stands	1'-2' X 1'-2'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	insignificant
Zone	zones 6-10
Description, Notes	New Zealand native grass-like plant grown for bold orangey bronze foliage clumps; great along pathways, in mixed containers, or in mass plantings; deer resistant; non-invasive; low maintenance
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Scientific Name:	Carex buchananii 'Red Rooster'
Common Name:	Leatherleaf Sedge
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	sun or shade
Height x Width & How Stands	1'-3' X 2'-3'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	insignificant
Zone	zones 7-11
Description, Notes	New Zealand native grass-like plant grown for bold bronzey red foliage clumps; great along pathways, in mixed containers, or in mass plantings; deer resistant; non-invasive; low maintenance
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Scientific Name:	Carex testacea
Common Name:	Orange New Zealand Sedge
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	sun or shade
Height x Width & How Stands	1'-2' X 1'-2'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	insignificant
Zone	zones 7-10
Description, Notes	New Zealand native grass-like plant with distinct orange foliage, brightest in the sun; great along pathways, in mixed containers, or in mass plantings; deer resistant; non-invasive; low maintenance
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Scientific Name:	Caryopteris incana
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	decidiuous
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun
Height x Width & How Stands	36" X 36"
Flower Color & Bloom Time	bright purple whorls of flowers in late summer to fall
Zone	zones 6-9
Description, Notes	attracts butterflies, deer-resistant, drought tolerant once established, no wet soil
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Scientific Name:	Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Durio' Pink Chablis
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	deciduous
Perennial or Annual	perennial subshrub
Shade or Sun	full sun
Height x Width & How Stands	1-4' tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	covered in airy, soft rose-colored flowers starting in late summer thru late fall
Zone	zones 6-10
Description, Notes	[WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY]
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Scientific Name:	Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Sterling Silver'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	deciduous
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	3' X 3'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	rare combination of silver foliage and whorls of blue flowers
Zone	zones 5-9
Description, Notes	very drought tolerant, long bloom season, scented foliage, attracts butterflies, deer resistant, prefers well-drained soil
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Scientific Name:	Catalpa X erubescens
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	deciduous
Perennial or Annual	perennial tree
Shade or Sun	full sun
Height x Width & How Stands	30-40' tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	yellow flowers with deep maroon spots in early summer
Zone	zones 4-9
Description, Notes	attractive to bees, butterflies & birds
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Scientific Name:	Catananche caerulea
Common Name:	Cupid's Dart
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun
Height x Width & How Stands	1-2' tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	typically lavender blue flowers, emerging from interesting basal rosettes of spiky foliage
Zone	hardy to 0° F
Description, Notes	old garden favorite, nice dried flowers
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Scientific Name:	Ceaonothus 'Tuxedo'
Common Name:	Tuxedo California Lilac
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial, fast growing
Shade or Sun	full sun
Height x Width & How Stands	6-8' X 6-8'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	lavendar-blue blooms in fall, unlike other Ceonothus
Zone	zones 8-11, hardy to 0° F
Description, Notes	dark black foliage, forms an eye-popping contrast with blue flowers, wind/salt/drought tolerant, nice as a hedge
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Scientific Name:	Cestrum Newelii
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen subshrub
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	6-8' X 3-5'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	bright red tublar blooms year-round
Zone	zones 8-11, hardy to 15-20° F
Description, Notes	dark green foliage, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, excellent in containers
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Scientific Name:	Chorizema 'Bush Flame'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	2-3' tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	semi erect sprays of brilliant orange and pink pea flowers with some bloom almost the year around and peak flowering from fall through early spring
Zone	frost hardy to low 20° F
Description, Notes	Australian plant perfect for under oaks or dry shade
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Scientific Name:	Cimicifugia atropurpurea
Common Name:	Bugbane
Deciduous or Evergreen	deciduous
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	partial sun
Height x Width & How Stands	4-8' X 3-4'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	Scented ivory-white spikes of flowers in summer
Zone	zones 3-9
Description, Notes	constant moisture, back to mid border
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Scientific Name:	Clematis integrifolia
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	herbaceous, deciduous
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun
Height x Width & How Stands	to 24" tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	solitary, bell-shaped, mid-blue/violet flowers with twisted sepals and cream colored anthers, flowers born in summer, upright (not vining) species
Zone	zones 3-7
Description, Notes
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Scientific Name:	Clematis rehderiana
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	deciduous
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun
Height x Width & How Stands	10-20' tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	magnificent species with delicately scented, primrose-yellow, nodding bells
Zone	zones 6-10
Description, Notes	[WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Quick growing and vigorous, ideal for walls or growing through trees
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Scientific Name:	Clerodendrum bungei
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade inland
Height x Width & How Stands	6' X 6'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	profusions of pink hydrangea-like fragrant clusters throughout the year
Zone	hardy to 20° F, resprouts from crown with low temperatures
Description, Notes	elegant suckering shrub with large toothed leaves and dark purple veins that color-match the stems and flower buds; irresistible blooms
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Scientific Name:	Clerodendrum trichotomum
Common Name:	Glorybower
Deciduous or Evergreen	deciduous
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	10-15' X 10-15'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	multiple fragrant blue/white blooms in spring through summer
Zone	hardy to 20° F or less
Description, Notes	bushy, deer resistant, subshrub, known for electric blue berries in fall, great back-border plant (especially on the coast)
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Scientific Name:	Clerodendrum ugandense
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	8-10' tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	elegant shrub, 1" two-toned flowers combining larger purple-blue lobe with smaller lavender ones
Zone	zones 9-11
Description, Notes	[WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Attracts butterflies, deer-resistant
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Scientific Name:	Clianthus puniceus 'Rosea'
Common Name:	Pink Kaka Beak
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial ranging subshrub
Shade or Sun	full sun
Height x Width & How Stands	to 10' tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	small wide spreading shrub/vine with bird beak shaped 2" rose flowers
Zone	hardy to 20° F
Description, Notes	national plant of New Zeland, CHOICE!
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Scientific Name:	Colocasia 'Black Magic'
Common Name:	Black Elephant Ear
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen, but deciduous in cold climates
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	36-48" X 36-48"
Flower Color & Bloom Time	bright yellow flowers mid-summer
Zone	zones 8-11
Description, Notes	requires consistently moist soil & food, dramatic black foliage, good in tubs and urns, works in indoor or pond situations
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Scientific Name:	Colocasia esculenta 'Jet Black Wonder'
Common Name:	Black Elephant Ear
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen, but deciduous in cold climates
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	sun or shade
Height x Width & How Stands	3-5' X 3-5'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	white/yellow tubular calla-like blooms in summer
Zone	zones 9-11
Description, Notes	constant moisture; dramatic pure black arrow shaped foliage; works well in tubs, urns, ponds, and water gardens; showy
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Scientific Name:	Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'
Common Name:	Imperial Taro
Deciduous or Evergreen	deciduous in cold climates
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	moist shade lover but will do best with some filtered sun
Height x Width & How Stands	to 5' tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	tolerant of boggy conditions, it offers a nice contrast to understory ferns. Large tropical leaf shaded dark gray to black highlighted with veins and edges of lime green
Zone	zones 8-11
Description, Notes	[WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Goes dormant somewhere around 45°F
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Scientific Name:	Coprosma 'Black Cloud'
Common Name:	Mirror Plant
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade inland
Height x Width & How Stands	3' X 3'
Flower Color & Bloom Time
Zone	zones 9-10, hardy to 20-25° F
Description, Notes	New Zealand native known for its extra-glossy, reflective chocolate brown foliage; unique foliage stands-out in containers or the groun
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Scientific Name:	Coprosma 'Evening Glow'
Common Name:	Mirror Plant
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade inland
Height x Width & How Stands	4-5' X 3-4'
Flower Color & Bloom Time
Zone	zones 9-10, hardy to 20-25° F
Description, Notes	New Zealand native subshrub grown for its extra glossy reflective yellow/red/orange/green variegation pattern allows for seamless combination in any color scheme, great in containers
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Scientific Name:	Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise'
Common Name:	Mirror Plant
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade inland
Height x Width & How Stands	4-5' X 4-5'
Flower Color & Bloom Time
Zone	zones 9-10, hardy to 20-25° F
Description, Notes	New Zealand native shrub grown for its extra-glossy, reflective red-orange-green-yellow variegation pattern; wide ranging variegation allows for seamless combination in any color scheme
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Scientific Name:	Coprosma 'Tequila Sunrise'
Common Name:	Mirror Plant
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade inland
Height x Width & How Stands	3' X 3'
Flower Color & Bloom Time
Zone	zones 9-10, hardy to 20-25° F
Description, Notes	New Zealand native known for its extra-glossy, reflective red/yellow/green/dark copper variegation pattern; one of the more compact and showy selections of this genus
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Scientific Name:	Cordyline australis 'Pink Passion'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	sun or shade
Height x Width & How Stands	3-4' X 3'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	white fragrant blooms in summer
Zone	hardy to 15° F
Description, Notes	startling bright pink variegated foliage includes shades of pinks, greys, purples, and whites; drought and deer resistant; great in mixed containers as an eye-catching centerpiece
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Scientific Name:	Cordyline australis 'Red Star'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	sun or shade (as with many in the genus, faster growing and longer color in partial shade)
Height x Width & How Stands	to 20', but very slow growing
Flower Color & Bloom Time	highly scented blooms in late spring to summer
Zone	zones 8-10, hardy to <15° F
Description, Notes	Palm-like plant with sensational bronzy-red sword-like leaves; easy and versatile; unique form allows placement in everything from xeriscaped to tropical gardens; great in containers or mixed arrangements
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Scientific Name:	Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	sun or shade
Height x Width & How Stands	to 20', but very slow growing
Flower Color & Bloom Time	scented white spear-like blooms emerge from tops in summer
Zone	hardy to 15° F
Description, Notes	New Zealand palm-like plant with dramatic, arching, sword shaped foliage; adds an exotic exclamation point to everything from xeriscaped to tropical gardens; foliage variegated with tones of pink/yellow/green, allowing this plant to seamlessly blend into any color palate; deer and drought resistant
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Scientific Name:	Cordyline banksii 'Electric Pink'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	sun or shade
Height x Width & How Stands	4-5' X 3-4'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	fragrant white flowers in spring
Zone	hardy to 15° F or lower
Description, Notes	shockingly bright pink Cordyline that grows more like a Phormium (NZ Flax); more clump forming than upright; variegated foliage (maroon on midrib, bright pink on edges); draws the eye in whether in container or in the landscape; RARE!!
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Scientific Name:	Cordyline 'Cha Cha'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	sun or shade
Height x Width & How Stands	3'-4' X 3'-4'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	fragrant blooms in spring/summer
Zone	zones 8-11, hardy to 15° F
Description, Notes	another short Cordyline with outrageous coloring.; this one offers a mix of green, yellow, and warm apricot colored leaves; gives a grass-like effect with less maintenance; drought and wind resistant; great in containers or in the landscape.
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Scientific Name:	Cordyline 'Design A Line Burgundy'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	sun or shade
Height x Width & How Stands	3' X 3'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	scented white/lilac blooms in summer
Zone	zones 8-11, hardy to 15-20° F
Description, Notes	an impressive new clump-forming Cordyline which grows more like a Phormium (NZ Flax); deep burgandy foliage yields excellent contrast color whether in containers or planted in the landscape; tough yet elegant; deer resistant
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Scientific Name:	Cordyline 'Renegade'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	sun or shade
Height x Width & How Stands	2'-3' X 2'-3'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	fragrant white/lavendar blooms in winter
Zone	zones 8-11
Description, Notes	New Zealand native grass-like plant with glossy dark purple (almost black) foliage; compact form; perfect texture plant for the mid to front border; excellent in containers; deer resistant
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Scientific Name:	Coreopsis Big Bang 'Cosmic Eye'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	12-16” X 12-16”
Flower Color & Bloom Time	easy to grow, yellow flower Coreopsis with wine-red centers
Zone	zones 4-9
Description, Notes	compact form and constant color allow for use in mixed containers, front and middle borders and rock gardens
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Scientific Name:	Coreopsis 'Cranberry Ice'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun
Height x Width & How Stands	10" X 20"
Flower Color & Bloom Time	abundant cranberry colored blooms with a dappled white edge; repeat bloomers summer thru fall
Zone	zones 6-11
Description, Notes	another new hybrid grown for long blooms cycle and compact habit; nice cut flower; great in containers; attracts butterflies
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Scientific Name:	Coreopsis 'Garnet'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun
Height x Width & How Stands	12" X 20"
Flower Color & Bloom Time	vivid garnet-red blooms summer through fall
Zone	zones 7-10
Description, Notes	compact habit and long lasting color make this variety great for both containers and in the landscape; attracts butterflies
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Scientific Name:	Coreopsis grandiflora
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	clump forming, evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	18-36” X 18”
Flower Color & Bloom Time	yellow 2" flowers, vigorous, from spring to late summer, long flowering
Zone	zones 4-9
Description, Notes	[WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Good cut flowers
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Scientific Name:	Coreopsis grandiflora 'Tequila Sunrise'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	12-18” X 12-18”
Flower Color & Bloom Time	yellow bloom with red-maroon eye in summer
Zone	zones 5-9
Description, Notes	hardy, easy to grow Coreopsis with breath-taking variegated foliage, nice in combination pots, deer and drought resistant
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Scientific Name:	Coreopsis 'Jethro Tull'
Common Name:	Fluted Tickseed
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	12-18" X 18-24"
Flower Color & Bloom Time	new hybrid with tubular (fluted) yellow petals, constant flowering
Zone	zones 4-9
Description, Notes	drought and deer resistant, attracts butterflies, its compact habit makes it perfect for the front border and mixed containers
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Scientific Name:	Coreopsis 'Limerock Passion'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun
Height x Width & How Stands	to 16" tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	large pink to lavender daisy flowers, tender perennial
Zone	zones 5-8
Description, Notes	[WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Deer-resistant, attracts butterflies, nice in mass
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Scientific Name:	Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun
Height x Width & How Stands	18-22" tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	large ruby-red daisy flowers with yellow center, tender perennial
Zone	zones 5-8
Description, Notes	[WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Deer-resistant, attracts butterflies, nice in mass
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Scientific Name:	Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
Common Name:	Smoke Tree
Deciduous or Evergreen	deciduous
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	10' X 10'
Flower Color & Bloom Time	panicles of dainty, airy, white flowers appear in spring/summer and give this plant its "smokey" appearance
Zone	zones 4-11
Description, Notes	small tree/shrub with brazen deep maroon foliage; great contrast color for a multitude of locations; drought tolerant once established; tolerates poor soil; central china to europe native
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Scientific Name:	Crassula ovata ‘Hobbit’
Common Name:	Hobbit Jade
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	sun or shade
Height x Width & How Stands	2-3’ X 1-2’
Flower Color & Bloom Time	pink/white star shaped blooms
Zone	zones 9-10, hardy to 20-25° F
Description, Notes	drought tolerant succulent variety grown for its red tipped, almost tubular, flashy leaves
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Scientific Name:	Crinodendron hookerianum
Common Name:	Lantern Tree
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	10-30' tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	puffy scarlet-red heart-shaped flowers bloom late spring to summer
Zone	hardy to 15° F
Description, Notes	[WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Requires consistently moist soil
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Scientific Name:	Crinodendron patagua
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	30-40' tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	white to near white flowers bloom late spring to summer
Zone	hardy to 15° F
Description, Notes	attractive to bees, butterflies & birds, very high moisture needs
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Scientific Name:	Crinum nigra
Common Name:	Black Lily
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen, bulb
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	to 6' tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	fragrant pink cluster blooms with long purple stalks & dark purple foliage
Zone	hardy to 20° F
Description, Notes	[WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Showy alone, rare
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Scientific Name:	Crocosmia aurea
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	deciduous
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	24" to 36" tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	bold displays of bright orange/yellow blooms summer through fall
Zone	zones 5-9
Description, Notes	South African Iris Family member with clumping sword-like foliage; plentiful blooms light up any garden and are a great cut flower
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Scientific Name:	Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	deciduous
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	36" tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	unusually bright red and orange blooms summer through fall
Zone	zones 5-9
Description, Notes	Iris Family member with clumping sword-like foliage; excellent cut flower
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Scientific Name:	Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Common Name:	Crocosmia
Deciduous or Evergreen	deciduous corm
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun
Height x Width & How Stands	35-47" tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	clumps of green sword-shaped leaves, with tall, arching spikes of funnel-shaped red blossoms appearing in mid to late summer
Zone	hardy to 10° F or less
Description, Notes	cousins to the gladiola
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Scientific Name:	Cuphea aequipetala
Common Name:	Mexican Loosestrife
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	sun or shade, taller and greener in shade. compact and darker in sun
Height x Width & How Stands	2' X 24-36"
Flower Color & Bloom Time	slim leaves, topped with petite lilac and green tubular blossoms with deep purple petals
Zone	zones 8-11
Description, Notes	heavy bloomer, great groundcover & in containers
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Scientific Name:	Cuphea 'David Verity'
Common Name:	Cigar Plant
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	sun or shade, taller and greener in shade. compact and darker in sun
Height x Width & How Stands	24-36" X 24-36"
Flower Color & Bloom Time	red-orange blooms year round
Zone	zones 8-11
Description, Notes	almost black foliage in full sun, excellent contrast with bright orange blooms, hummingbird magnet, highly recommended for containers
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Scientific Name:	Cuphea ignea ‘Starfire pink’
Common Name:	Cigar plant
Deciduous or Evergreen	free-branching, evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial shrub/sub-shrub
Shade or Sun	sun or shade, taller and greener in shade. compact and darker in sun
Height x Width & How Stands	24-36" X 24-36"
Flower Color & Bloom Time	pink/white/blue tubular flowers all year long
Zone	zones 8-11
Description, Notes	hummingbird magnet, highly recommended for containers
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Scientific Name:	Cuphea llavea
Common Name:	Bat faced Cuphea
Deciduous or Evergreen	mounding, evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	18-24” X 24-36”
Flower Color & Bloom Time	vibrant red & purple tubular flowers with upward facing red petals resemble the face of a bat, hence the common name
Zone	zones 8-11
Description, Notes	attracts hummingbirds, great in containers
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Scientific Name:	Cuphea micropetala
Common Name:	Candy Corn Plant
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	free branching groundcover/ subshrub
Shade or Sun	sun or shade, taller and greener in shade. compact and darker in sun
Height x Width & How Stands	36” X 24-36”
Flower Color & Bloom Time	slightly scaly mid-green leaves, brilliant bright orange, white, yellow, green flowers in nest of soft hairs from summer to autumn
Zone	hardy to at least 25° F
Description, Notes	attracts hummingbirds
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Scientific Name:	Cuphea oreophila 'Orange Flame'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen, subshrub
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	to 3-1/2' tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	bright orange blossoms thru spring & summer
Zone	tender
Description, Notes	large puffy orange blooms, hummingbird magnet
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Scientific Name:	Cuphea 'Strybing Sunset'
Common Name:
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade inland
Height x Width & How Stands	3’ X 3’
Flower Color & Bloom Time	masses of orange-tubular blooms with blue/purple stamen throughout the year
Zone	zones 9-11
Description, Notes	excellent in containers for constant color; attracts hummingbirds
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Scientific Name:	Cyperus papyrus
Common Name:	Papyrus
Deciduous or Evergreen	evergreen
Perennial or Annual	perennial
Shade or Sun	full sun to partial shade
Height x Width & How Stands	6-8’ tall
Flower Color & Bloom Time	small blooms emerge from upper leaf tips
Zone	zones 9-11
Description, Notes	nice in containers, but perfect in or around water features; can be submerged
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