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The
plants are listed in alphabetical order.
Click on the letters below to view the
plants that begin with that letter.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
K
L
M
P
R
S
T
V
W
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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
Image Search results pages. Not all the photos on those
pages are of the particular plant in question.
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Scientific
Name:
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Rehmannia elata ‘Popstar’
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Common Name:
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Chinese foxglove
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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hardy, rosette forming,
evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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partial shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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18-24” X 20"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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2” pink/purple tubular
flowers w/ paler spotted throats, from spring to late
autumn
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Zone
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zones 9-10
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Description,
Notes
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[WE ARE CURRENTLY
NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Multiple
bloom cycles, non-aggressive spreader
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Photo
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Scientific
Name:
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Ricinus communis ‘Carmencita Red’
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Common Name:
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Castor Bean
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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to 5' tall
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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outrageous luminous
maroon/purple leaves to 3" width, spiky vivid red seed
pods are a true eye catcher
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Zone
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hardy to 25° F
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Description,
Notes
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a fast growing specimen
plant for any garden, poisonous
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Rodgersia pinnata
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Common Name:
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Featherleaf Rodgersia
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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deciduous
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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shade to light sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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36" X 36"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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clusters of rose to
pink Astilbe-like blooms in spring and summer
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Zone
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zones 5-7, hardy to
0° F
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Description,
Notes
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bold and brazen leaf
display with shades of bronze, red, and green. great near
water features. likes moist soil conditions
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Rostrinucula dependens
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Common Name:
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Weeping Buddleja
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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deciduous
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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3-6' X 3-4'
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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gracefully arching
lilac/pink blooms in spring/summer
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Zone
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zones 7-10
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Description,
Notes
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[WE ARE CURRENTLY
NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Very
unusual chinese native deserves a spot in any garden
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia chamaedryoides
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Common Name:
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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1'-3' X 3'-4'
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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masses of bright blue
tubular blooms spring-fall
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Zone
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hardy to 15-20° F
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Description,
Notes
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Mexican native known
for its mounding grey foliage clumps and sharply contrasted
bright blue blooms; drought and deer resistant; attracts
hummingbirds; excellent choice for dry shade/under oaks
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Photo
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(coming soon)
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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia confertiflora
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Common Name:
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Red Velvet Sage
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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4-6' X 4-6'
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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long upright spikes
of furry red/brown flowers in summer and fall
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Zone
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zones 9-11, hardy
to 25° F
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Description,
Notes
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majestic evergreen
subshrub; attracts hummingbirds; nice cut or dried flower;
deer resistant
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia darcyi 'Pscarl' Vermilion
Bluffs
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Common Name:
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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2-3' tall
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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cardinal-red flowers
that glow in the sunlight
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Zone
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zones 5-10
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Description,
Notes
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[WE ARE CURRENTLY
NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Hardy
Salvia, hummingbird attractor, drought resistant once
established
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia dombeyi
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Common Name:
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Sacred Incan Sage
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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deciduous
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial vine
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Shade
or Sun
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partial sun to shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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10-12' tall
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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scarlet to orange
flowers with dark brown bracts from late spring to late
fall
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Zone
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zones 10-11, hardy
to 30° F
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Description,
Notes
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rarely seen salvia
with huge showy blooms, attracts hummingbirds
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia 'Furman's Red'
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Common Name:
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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woody perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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18-24" tall
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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blooms in dark red
flushes
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Zone
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zones 5-10
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Description,
Notes
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hardy Salvia, drought
resistant once established, attracts hummingbirds, deer
resistant
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Photo
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n/a
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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia greggii
'Wild Thing'
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Common Name:
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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deciduous to semi-deciduous
in warmer regions
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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24-36" X 36"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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stunning coral / cherry
/ pink repeated blooms summer through fall
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Zone
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zones 6-10
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Description,
Notes
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vigorous growing sage;
perfect for cottage, mediterranean, and container gardens;
more tolerant of cold damp winters than other S. greggii
types; attracts hummingbirds
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia guaranitica
'Black & Blue'
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Common Name:
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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deciduous
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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24-36" X 24-36"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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rich blue flowers
burst from very dark purple (almost black) sepals
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Zone
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zones 7-11
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Description,
Notes
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great contrast plant,
excellent in containers, attracts hummingbirds, deer resistant
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia leucantha
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Common Name:
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Mexican Bush Sage
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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bushy, evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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to 36” tall
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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white downy stems,
purple/white flower
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Zone
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hardy to 15-20° F
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Description,
Notes
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blooms all year, deer
resistant
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’
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Common Name:
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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upright, evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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5' X 5'
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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flowers are pure white
on upper lips and cherry red on lowers with many variations
depending on the plant
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Zone
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hardy to 15-20° F
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Description,
Notes
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blooms all year, deer
resistant, great container specimen with nonstop color
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia nemorosa
'May Night'
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Common Name:
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Violet Sage
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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12-18" X 12-18"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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blue-violet flowers
repeatedly bloom from spring to late summer
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Zone
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hardy to 15-20° F
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Description,
Notes
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drought tolerant,
perfect for front borders, attracts hummingbirds, deer
resistant
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
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Common Name:
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Perennial Sage
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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18-24" X 12-18"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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rich display of spiky
deep violet-blue flowers in spring thru late summer
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Zone
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hardy to 15-20° F
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Description,
Notes
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drought tolerant,
perfect color plant for mid-border, attracts hummingbirds,
deer resistant
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia patens ‘Guanajuato’
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Common Name:
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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tuberous, deciduous
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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to 5' tall!!
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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striking deep blue
flowers to 4” with wide, open, mouths from early summer
to autumn
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Zone
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hardy to 20-25° F
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Description,
Notes
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rarely seen tall salvia
patens variety, choice, deer resistant
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia uliginosa
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Common Name:
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Blue Spiked Sage
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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4-6' X 3'
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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startling sky-blue
clusters of tubular flowers spring through fall
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Zone
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zones 7-11
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Description,
Notes
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[WE ARE CURRENTLY
NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Quick
growing subshrub known for willowy foliage and unique
blue flowers, native to wet locations, will stay more
contained (2-3') in dryer locations
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia ‘Waverly’
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Common Name:
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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4’ X 6’
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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white purple tubular
flowers from spring to autumn
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Zone
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hardy to 25-30° F
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Description,
Notes
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#1 Crescent Hill hummingbird
delight
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia x coahuilensis
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Common Name:
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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18-24" X 24"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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spikes of velvety
purple long-lasting blooms
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Zone
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zones 8-10
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Description,
Notes
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relentless bloomer!,
aromatic foliage, attractive dark red stems, attracts
hummingbirds
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia x jamensis 'Sierra San Antonio'
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Common Name:
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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24-36" X 24-36"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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compact shrub with
peach & yellow blooms
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Zone
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zones 8-11
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Description,
Notes
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long bloomer, attracts
hummingbirds, drought and deer resistant
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Sambucus nigra 'Eva' Black Lace
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Common Name:
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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deciduous
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial, shrub
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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6-8' tall
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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durable shrub with
lacy, finely cut, soal-colored foliage that resembles
Japanese Maples, creamy pink flower clusters appear in
early summer
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Zone
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zones 4-7
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Description,
Notes
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good in containers
and mixed beds, striking
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Scabiosa columbaria
'Butterfly Blue'
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Common Name:
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Pincushion
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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12-18" X 12-18"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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known for its abundant
large, lavender/blue, "pincushion" blooms all year in
mild climates
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Zone
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zones 5-9, hardy
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Description,
Notes
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[WE ARE CURRENTLY
NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Clumping,
easily grown perennial; ideal for the front border and
in mass; butterfly and beneficial insect attractor; deer
resistant
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Scleranthus biflorus
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Common Name:
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Australian Astroturf
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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2"-3" X 36"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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tiny cream yellow
blooms in summer
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Zone
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zones 6-9
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Description,
Notes
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a mossy groundcover
for full sun; amazingly compact foliage clump ideal for
rock gardens, in between stepping stones, or as an interesting
edge to the front border
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Photo
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(coming soon)
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Scientific
Name:
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Scleranthus uniflorus
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Common Name:
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New Zealand Moss
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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1"-3" X 12"-18"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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tiny cream blooms
in summer
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Zone
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zones 6-9
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Description,
Notes
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similar to Scleranthus
biflorus but with a burnt orange hue that contrast nicely
when paired with the former; New Zealand native; amazingly
compact foliage clump ideal for rock gardens, in between
stepping stones, or as an interesting edge to the front
border
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Photo
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(coming soon)
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Scientific
Name:
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Sedum morganianum
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Common Name:
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Burro’s Tail
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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pendant, evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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partial shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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12” X indefinate
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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pale pink to deep
scarlet purple flowers in spring and summer
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Zone
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hardy to 35° F
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Description,
Notes
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succulent hanging
basket
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Sedum 'Postmans
Pride'
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Common Name:
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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deciduous
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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18-24” X 24"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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soft pink clusters
of flowers summer through fall
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Zone
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zones 4-9, hardy
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Description,
Notes
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compact, rounded form
with glossy deep burgundy foliage; drought resistant;
attracts butterflies; nice cut flower
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Sedum rubrotinctum
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Common Name:
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Pork & Beans
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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tender perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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6-12" tall
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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pale yellow flower
on this succulant
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Zone
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hardy
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Description,
Notes
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[WE ARE CURRENTLY
NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Drought-tolerant
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Sempervivum tectorum
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Common Name:
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Hen & Chicks
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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tender perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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under 6" tall
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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pink to white flowers
bloom late spring to summer
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Zone
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hardy
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Description,
Notes
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[WE ARE CURRENTLY
NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Drought-tolerant
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Senecio vitalis
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Common Name:
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Blue Chalk Fingers
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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18-34” X 36-48”
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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creamy white blooms
spring to summer
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Zone
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hardy to 25-30° F
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Description,
Notes
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drought resistant
South African native with unusual upright “fingers” of
foliage; nice in mixed arrangement, in the mid-border,
or as a ground cover
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Strobilanthes atropurpurea
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Common Name:
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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to 3' tall
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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dark purplish-green
leaves, pendant purple flowers in late winter to early
spring
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Zone
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hardy to 25° F
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Description,
Notes
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great low shrub for
contrast color, attracts hummingbirds,
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Strobilanthes dyerias
'Persian Shield'
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Common Name:
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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tender perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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24-36" X 36-48"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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adds stark purple
contrast to mixed containers or landscape
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Zone
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zones 9-11
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Description,
Notes
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Burma native, beautiful
purple leaves flushed in silver, works indoors as a houseplant
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Synadenium grantii
'Rubra'
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Common Name:
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Africian Milk Bush
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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partial shade to full
sun on the coast
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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6-8’ X 3-4’
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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inconspicuous blooms
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Zone
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hardy to 30-32° F
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Description,
Notes
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pure maroon, thick,
succulent foliage, sometimes splashed in green; excellent
houseplant or a stunning showpiece for frostless locations
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Thymus citriodorus
'Argenteus'
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Common Name:
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Silver LemonThyme
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
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full sun to partial
shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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4"-6" X 12"-16"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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lilac blooms in summer
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Zone
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zones 4-11
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Description,
Notes
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ground cover grown
for bright silver/white variegation and low carpeting
form; strong citrous aroma; culinary; nice in containers
for "spilling" effect; drought resistant once established;
deer and rabbit resistant
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Photo
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(coming soon)
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Scientific
Name:
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Thymus citriodorus
'Lime'
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Common Name:
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Lime Thyme
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
|
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
|
full sun to partial
shade
|
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
|
6" X 12"-16"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
|
pink/purple blooms
in summer
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Zone
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zones 5-11
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Description,
Notes
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ground cover grown
for bright chartreuse/lime green scented foliage; culinary;
nice in containers for "spilling" effect; drought resistant
once established; deer and rabbit resistant
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Photo
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(coming soon)
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Scientific
Name:
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Thymus praecox
'Coccineus'
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Common Name:
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Creeping Thyme
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
|
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
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Shade
or Sun
|
full sun to partial
shade
|
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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to 2" tall and spreading
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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blanketed in crimsony-
purple flowers spring to fall
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Zone
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zones 4-9
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Description,
Notes
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diminutive form is
perfect for rock gardens, around stepping stones, and
mixed plantings; tolerates foot traffic; attracts butterflies;
deer and drought resistant
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Photo
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link
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Scientific
Name:
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Thymus praecox
'Elfin'
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Common Name:
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Elfin Thyme
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
|
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
|
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Shade
or Sun
|
full sun to partial
shade
|
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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to 2' tall and spreading
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
|
long lasting soft
pink flowers in spring to fall
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Zone
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zones 2-9
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Description,
Notes
|
miniature form produces
a hard, low, dark mat of fragrant foliage; maintenance
free; great for rock gardens, around stepping stones,
and in mixed plantings; drought and deer resistant; butterfly
attractor; tolerates foot traffic
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Photo
|
link
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Scientific
Name:
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Tibouchina heteromalla
|
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Common Name:
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Silver Leaf Princess
Flower
|
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Deciduous or Evergreen
|
evergreen
|
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Perennial or Annual
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tender perennial
|
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Shade
or Sun
|
full sun to partial
shade
|
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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8-10' X 4-6'
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
|
purple velvety flowers
bloom from mid summer to late fall
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Zone
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hardy to 30-32° F
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Description,
Notes
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upright, compact variety,
no flop, soft silver foliage, attractive all year
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Photo
|
link
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Scientific
Name:
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Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold'
|
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Common Name:
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Spiderwort
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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deciduous
|
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Perennial or Annual
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perennial
|
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Shade
or Sun
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partial shade
|
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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18-24" X 18-24"
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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rich gentian-blue
triangular flowers, set on bright yellow foliage
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Zone
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zones 3-9
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Description,
Notes
|
brightens up any dark
area, attracts butterflies, likes moist soils
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Photo
|
link
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Scientific
Name:
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Tricyrtis 'Empress'
|
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Common Name:
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Deciduous or Evergreen
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evergreen
|
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Perennial or Annual
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spreading, clumping,
perennial
|
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Shade
or Sun
|
partial shade
|
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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12-18" tall
|
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
|
elegant orchid-like
white, spotted flowers summer to fall
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Zone
|
zones 6-9, hardy
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Description,
Notes
|
nice in mass or containers
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|
Photo
|
link
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Scientific
Name:
|
Tricyrtis 'Taipei Silk'
|
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Common Name:
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Deciduous or Evergreen
|
evergreen
|
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Perennial or Annual
|
spreading, clumping,
perennial
|
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Shade
or Sun
|
partial shade
|
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
|
to 24" tall
|
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
|
exotic speckled purple
orchid-like flowers throughout the summer, glossy
foliage
|
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Zone
|
zones 6-9, hardy
|
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Description,
Notes
|
blooms that "stop
the show!", nice in mass or containers
|
|
Photo
|
link
|
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|
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Scientific
Name:
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Veronica spicata
'Inspire Blue'
|
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Common Name:
|
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Deciduous or Evergreen
|
evergreen
|
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Perennial or Annual
|
perennial
|
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Shade
or Sun
|
full sun to partial
shade
|
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
|
18-24” X 18-24”
|
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
|
slender spikes of
bright blue blooms spring and summer
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Zone
|
zones 3-9
|
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Description,
Notes
|
matting front border
plant with unusual color; cut/dried flower, deer/rabbit
resistant; attracts butterflies
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|
Photo
|
link
|
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Scientific
Name:
|
Veronica spicata 'Red Fox'
|
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Common Name:
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Spike Speedwell
|
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Deciduous or Evergreen
|
evergreen
|
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Perennial or Annual
|
perennial
|
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Shade
or Sun
|
full sun to partial
shade
|
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
|
12-24" X 18-24"
|
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
|
magenta flowers bloom
repeatedly
|
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Zone
|
zones 3-9, hardy
|
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Description,
Notes
|
attracts butterflies,
deer resistant, long blooming
|
|
Photo
|
link
|
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Scientific
Name:
|
Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles'
|
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Common Name:
|
Dwarf Spike Speedwell
|
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Deciduous or Evergreen
|
evergreen
|
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Perennial or Annual
|
perennial
|
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Shade
or Sun
|
full sun to partial
shade
|
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
|
8-12" X 12-24"
|
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
|
short spikes of bright
blue flowers in early summer
|
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Zone
|
zones 3-9, hardy
|
|
Description,
Notes
|
[WE ARE CURRENTLY
NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Attracts
butterflies, , deer resistant, long blooming
|
|
Photo
|
link
|
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Scientific
Name:
|
Woodwardia fimbriata
|
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Common Name:
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Giant Chain Fern
|
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Deciduous or Evergreen
|
evergreen
|
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Perennial or Annual
|
perennial
|
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Shade
or Sun
|
shade to sun (with
adequate water)
|
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
|
to 6’ X 6’
|
|
Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
|
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|
Zone
|
zones 8-11, hardy
to low 20°‘s,
|
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Description,
Notes
|
CA. native fern with
soft green deeply cut fronds; fronds can reach 6-9’ in
dank coastal conditions!
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Photo
|
link
|
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Scientific
Name:
|
Zauschneria canum
'Catalina'
|
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Common Name:
|
Catalina Fuchsia
|
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Deciduous or Evergreen
|
deciduous
|
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Perennial or Annual
|
perennial
|
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Shade
or Sun
|
full sun
|
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
|
1'-3' X 4'
|
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
|
abundant vivid orange
tubular blooms summer-fall
|
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Zone
|
hardy to -10° F
|
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Description,
Notes
|
California native
shrub grown for contrasting grey-green foliage and bright
orange blooms; hummingbird magnet; drought resistant;
well-drained soils
|
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Photo
|
(coming soon)
|
Please note that the photo links
listed above all lead to Google
Image Search results pages. Not all the photos on those
pages are of the particular plant in question.
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