Annie's Annuals and Perennials Spring Catalog 2015 by Annie's Annuals

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I’m not trying to start a battle, but I think getting beyond the hype and fear-mongering is imMy mother came to visit this past Fall and for the first time in a portant, and truthful inlong time, I watched the “all fear, all the time” network news on TV. formation about residenWhoa! I was horrified by the “reporting” they regularly ran on this tial water consumption past year’s drought. One day they repeatedly showed a photo of the is very much needed. And let’s remember the beneficial and worthy same empty reservoir over and over, never telling us where this par- contribution we home gardeners bring to our living communities. ticular reservoir was located. The visuals seemed to suggest that all of Now that I’ve got that off my chest, let’s move on to our labor of our reservoirs were empty! Now I know why visitors who came to the love: If this is the first time you are seeing our catalog, welcome! I hope nursery to buy a few tomato plants would actually apologize to us! you enjoy our effort to show you a tiny sampling of the more than Though I heartily support replacing or not watering large lawns, 2,000 varieties we currently grow. Discover all the rest, plus useful the reality is that gardening and planting for beauty, mental health, tips, videos and slideshows of our gardens on our website. If you’ve for healthy food and to support habitat for birds, butterflies, bees never ordered from us, we’d like you to know we grow our plants the and other insects in our little backyards is not going to make a dent in old-fashioned way, without greenhouses, in the wind, rain and sun, California’s overall water situation. so they are hardened off when they arrive at your door. We do not use Here are some facts you won’t hear on network news: Homeown- harmful nicotinoids, or growth-regulating hormones that extend ers use a mere 8%-10% (30% of that going to lawns) of California’s shelf life but often lead to disappointing results in your garden. We water while 75-80% goes to agribusiness. Another 15% goes to inprovide some of the best packing in the biz and our plants arrive with dustrial factories and large scale landscaping. Fracking currently a chubby root ball and healthy foliage very carefully packed in 4” pots. uses 2 million gallons of water a day. If you have the time, research Now, kick back in your favorite comfy chair – time to take a the explosive growth of water thirsty almond growing (most almonds breather and enjoy another year of garden floozie are sold overseas) in naturally dry areas of California, doubling its inspiration! land use in the past 15 years.

NEW! NEW! Abutilon hybridum ‘Victorian Lady’ Swoon! Who can resist a double pink “Flowering Maple”? Wildly popular for its easy-going temperament and year-round bloom in mild climates, it’s a valuable hummingbird and butterfly magnet! Old-fashioned, ruffly pink, 3” blooms dangle like little roses from 6-10’ tall upright, branching stems Spring thru Fall. Shines in a large patio container. Rich soil and an annual Spring 1-2” side-dress of compost for excellent health. Cut back to 2’ tall in late Fall. Hardy to 15-20° degrees F. Sun/Part sun (hotter areas). Avg. water/Moist. Perennial USDA zones 9-11. #4229 $9.95 3+ $9.50

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Abutilon ‘Orange Hot Lava’ With its higher flower-to-foliage ratio and compact form, we’re thrilled to offer this superb “Flowering Maple” hybrid introduced by Luen Miller of the wonderful Monterey Bay Nursery. Beautiful orange-sherbet bells stunningly ornamented with red veins and clasped in burgundy-red calyces dangle in abundance Summer to Fall. To a bushy 4’ x 4’, it’d be dreamy with other sub-tropicals or ferns, beside your front steps or perfect in a container (15+ gal). Hummingbird magnet! Cut back in Fall. Rich soil. Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 7b-10b. #4435 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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LIMITED! Dais cotinifolia “Pom-Pom Tree” Delightful, intensely fragrant “pompoms” burst into mid-Summer bloom on rare, yet easy and versatile S. African shrub/ tree. Small enough for patios and limited spaces, it reaches full size in 4-5 years (12’ in coastal CA with a rounded crown), you can prune it into a rounded, bushy shrub. In year 2, masses of perfectly round, 3” clusters are made up of blushing, pink, starry flowers. Protect from frost the first couple of years. Drought tolerant once established. Excellent in a container (25+ gal). Sun/Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial shrub/Tree USDA zones 9-11. #2862 $10.95 3+ $10.50

We offer well-established plants in fat, 4” square pots. Our plants are by mailorder nurseries. Those slimmer pots conserve nursery space removed from their pots, wrapped in moist material and bagged. They and reduce shipping costs but may result in slower plant recovery and are then placed back in their pots and secured by our custom inserts. growth after transplanting. With a more natural, spreading root patWe prefer our larger size to the long, thin containers commonly used tern, our plants will thrive and delight you with their high success rate! 2 1-888-266-4370 WWW.ANNIESANNUALS.COM

Ruellia macrantha “Brazilian Rose” “Christmas Pride” Few shrubs in our nursery score the oohs and aahs like this gorgeous late season bloomer from Brazil. Fast growing to 5’ tall and 3’ across with pretty, bright green leaves and stout, upright branching stems, bloom begins in Summer, revving up to a full scale spectacle come Fall and lasting until Spring, bringing juicy, tropical thrills all thru the holidays! And did I say the flowers are gorgeous? Voluptuous, 3” across, widely flaring, orchid-pink trumpets look quilted with indented dark pink veining. Easy to grow in well-drained, compost-enhanced soil. Though it’s root hardy to 25° F, it does suffer damage with even light frosts. The good news is it makes a fantastic container plant (25+ gal.) that you can move to a sheltered spot in Winter. Can even be grown indoors! Cut back to 1’ tall when bloom season is finished. AM sun/ Shade. Avg. water. Perennial shrub USDA zones 9b-11. #2208 $10.95 3+ $10.50

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Lilium lancifolium ‘Flore Pleno’ Graceful, swept back petals peppered with purplish-black spots give the 4” blooms of this unusual, double form “Tiger Lily” the look of an exotic bird. Tough, easy and super longlived, ‘Flore Pleno’ is one of the few Lilies that produce bulbils (baby bulbs and lots of them) along the stems that you can easily collect and plant for guaranteed new plants! A Summer-blooming charmer in anyone’s garden and a long lasting (pollen-free) cut flower. Rich, well-drained soil for happy healthiness. To 4’ tall. Sun. Avg. water. Bulb USDA zones 4-9a. #3741 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Cassia didymobotrya “Popcorn Cassia” Crazy-cool upright bloom spikes, lush tropical foliage and surprising scent are propelling this attention-grabbing African perennial legume into newfound popularity. Loads of golden-yellow blooms emerging from dramatically contrasting plump black buds rise well above the leaves over a long season – from Summer thru Fall here in cool Summer USDA zone 9b and almost year-round in warmer zones. And everyone’s favorite bonus: rub the leaves for the rich scent of buttered popcorn! A powerful garden accent and quick grower in rich soil, ours tops out at 4’ x 5’ but it can reach a magnificent 6-8’ tall in warmer climes. Breathtaking combined with larger-leaved fellows like bananas and cannas. Protect from prolonged frosts and cut back to 1’ after bloom to keep it bushy. Can be grown as an annual. Deer resistant, pest free and attracts bees and butterflies! Sun. Avg./ Low water. Perennial USDA zone 9b-11, annual elsewhere. #2127 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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Dianthus plumarius ‘Thea Mary’ Named for my beloved aunt, it’s my favorite selection of long-lived, old fashioned, deliciously Scabiosa caucasica ‘Fama Blue’ scented D. plumarius. Charming, cheerful (and easy!) you get a mad burst of bloom in Spring with a One of the Top 3 best perennials and the multitude of 2”, cherry-eyed pink blossoms on 6-8” backbone of bloom in my gardens! stems. Cut spent flowers to greatly prolong bloom Such an EASY and reliable “flower machine,” the violet-scented, HUGE blooms to time. Cut foliage to 3” in Summer for a second flowering, in Fall, cut back again for perfect appear4” across are studded with white pins, held atop sturdy stems to 3’ tall – fab for cutting! ance next Spring. Dianthus love drainage, so plant Blooms from late Spring to Summer or Fall on the edge of the bed or in a container (5+ gal) and delight them with a 1” side-dress of compost in with deadheading. Cut back to 2” tall in Spring /Summer - see what happens! Weed-supWinter. A mildew-free bee and butterfly pressing, blue-green foliage and sweet cut flowers! magnet! Deer resistant! Sun/Part shade (in hotter areas). Avg./Low water. Perennial To 24”x 18”. Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #958 $7.95 3+ $7.50 USDA zones 4-10. #4089 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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Antirrhinum majus ‘Chantilly Peach’ EXCLUSIVE! My favorite Snapdragon! To a proper 3’ tall, sturdy, upright spikes display enchanting, golden-yellow trumpets beautifully blushed with rose and apricot. They make heart-melting cut flowers, and cutting makes them bloom longer – mine are in bloom as I write this in December! Now you know they can overwinter, too. Provide rich soil. Mildew and rust resistant! Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #2824 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Papaver ‘Lauren’s Grape’ These totally luscious purple blooms glow violet in the sun – who can resist this large-flowered wonder?! Introduced by Lauren Springer, a co-author of the fun-to-read ‘Plant-Driven Design’, single, cup-shaped blooms are up to 5” across on long stems, above yummy blue-grey foliage. Guaranteed to light up your garden! Self-sows! To 3-4’ tall. Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Cannot ship to WV. #782 $5.95 3+ $5.50

Geranium ‘Orion’ Omigosh! We were so impressed with this phenomenal newer introduction in the realm of hardy Geraniums! With upright growth, a multitude of bloom over a long season - late Spring to late August - and vibrant blue-purple, 2” (larger than usual) flowers, it upped the dazzle in our already colorful garden. To an extra showy 30” tall and at least 3’ across, with attractive foliage that turns fiery in Fall, you can’t go wrong with this tough and easy winner. Place center stage and provide rich soil. Deadhead to extend bloom or cut back to 2” tall to refresh. Heat tolerant and sterile, so no self-sown seedlings. Deer resistant! May ship dormant until May. Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #4213 $9.95 3+ $9.50

Tanacetum niveum “White Bouquet Tansy” You might think a bunch of white daisies are rather ho-hum - well, then you would miss out on a totally dazzling performance! Tough and EASY (it’s a Tansy, after all), it makes a stunning, silvery, lacy dome 2’ tall and 30” across. And when it blooms, dear gardeners - you’ll be astounded! Thousands of small white flowers form a dense mound of blazing white for months (see photo top right). Bug-proof, deer proof, drought tolerant and not fussy about soil, it’s fab bursting over the edge of a bed. Cut back to 3” tall after bloom for a second show. Self-sows, too! Sun/Part sun. Avg./ Low water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #1573 $6.95 3+ $6.50

Nicotiana alata ‘Lime Green’ Easy, versatile and exceptionally long blooming, I use this plant more than any other in my gardens because it harmonizes so well with everything! This is the old-fashioned, 3’ tall variety, not the awful modern 6” hybrid. Quick growing to a bushy 30” across, it glows with 1.5”, lime-chartreuse, starry flowers. Cut back to 6” when it’s finished, side-dress with 1” of compost and it’ll go back into bloom. Rich soil. Butterflies. Self-sows! Deer resistant! Sun (coast)/Bright shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 8-10, annual elsewhere. #724 $5.95 3+ $5.50

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Lupinus succulentus ‘Rodeo Rose’ Fanciful and cheery! I love this rare color form of our CA native “Arroyo Lupine”. Loads of 4-6” sweetly scented, pink and cherry bi-colored spikes spring forth above pretty Lupine leaves on well branched stems. To 30” x 30”, it makes a fast filler and blooms for months. Self-sows and next year’s seedlings need no additional water. Mildew and rust free! Deer resistant! Full sun, rich soil for best show. Sun. Avg. water. Annual, all zones. #1603 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Dianthus plumarius ‘Rose de Mai’ Very possibly the showiest of all the Dianthus we grow! Quickly spreads to a dense, blue-grey, weed-suppressing mat 3’ around. In early Spring, it bursts into an amazing display - hundreds of double, soft pink, deliciouly clove-scented 2” blooms, continuing for a month or two. We cut ours back a bit after blooming and side dress with compost for another round of bloom. Cut back again in Fall. Ideal for draping over the edge of a bed, well-drained soil is best. Cut flowers! Long lived! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 3-11. #1420 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Nemophila menziesii “Baby Blue Eyes” I just couldn’t live without my favorite California wildflower! The true blue color of a clear Springtime sky, I use it extensively to fill in and trail perfectly over the edge of beds. A profuse bloomer over several months, it’s beyond charming bubbling over the edge of a mixed container, too! 12” x 18”. Absolute must-have! Self-sows for new plants each successive Spring! Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #716 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Eschscholzia caespitosa “Tufted Poppy” Nothing says “meadowy” like California native annual “Tufted Poppy”, with its soft-to-the-touch, tidy and ferny foliage and sweetly scented Primrose flowers. Plant these here and there for maximum meadowiness and you’ll be ever so pleased with the effect - really! Prettiest in average to rich soil. Self-sows. To 10” x 12”. Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #154 $4.95 3+ $4.50

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Agrostemma githago ‘Milas’ My very favorite cottage garden classic! The epitome of grace and charm, it sways in the slightest breeze and makes terrific cut flowers! EASY and self-sows, so you’ll plant one now and get 10 or more next Spring. Satiny, bright rose blossoms 2” across have a white throat and radiating black dotted lines. Produces a hundred or more blooms on slender, upright stems. Perfectly romantic in the garden at 36” tall and 18” wide. Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Cannot ship to AR, NJ, NY, OK, SC, TX. #24 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Geranium pyrenaicum ‘Bill Wallis’ EXCLUSIVE! I bet we get more positive feedback for this most floriferous of Geraniums than any other plant we grow! Delightful, purple-blue blooms present a cloud of color, 15” tall x 20” across Spring thru Fall. Fast, tough and EASY, it won’t fade away if you forget to water. Reliably perennial, it self-sows to fill in bare spots. Cut back to 1” after flowering and it’ll burst right back into bloom. Rich soil. Sun/ Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-11, annual elsewhere. #440 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Aquilegia caerulea ‘Krystal’ The largest flowers I’ve ever seen on a Columbine! Along with A. chrysantha (p. 11), it’s also the longest blooming – through mid-Summer. Cut back to a few inches tall when it’s done and it will bloom again in the Fall. Healthy and, unlike so many modern hybrids, it’s reliably perennial, long-lived and FRAGRANT! 3’ x 2’. Sun/Bright shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #1279 $6.95 3+ $6.50

Dianthus carthusianorum “Clusterhead Pink” To a surprising 30” tall, rare and reliably perennial “Clusterhead Pink” blooms Spring to Fall with clusters of brilliant pink blooms bobbing atop strong, upright, leafless stems. I love the elevated blast of color and the cut flowers! Low, dense foliage mound to 12” across. Best on the edge of a bed, as all Dianthus love good drainage. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-10. #3444 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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Papaver commutatum ‘Ladybird’ Our most popular Poppy! Unbeatable for putting the “pop” in your Spring garden with its brilliant, true red blooms. I adore the low, neat foliage and tidy, well-behaved habit, 12-18” across, bearing 15 or more 3” blooms at a time! Positively dazzling when massed and choice in a container (5 gal.+) and Spring-a-licious partnered with “Baby Blue Eyes” (p. 6). Deadhead for longest bloom. Full sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #771 $5.95 3+ $5.50

Omphalodes linifolia “Venus’ Navelwort” Presenting a frothy cloud of bouncy bloom, pristine white “Forget-Me-Not” Phacelia viscida flowers bring a bubbly charm to the front At night, I often dream of plants too radiantly blue to be of any Springtime garden. A hardy Medireal, but this rare and fast-growing California native totally terranean annual, next season’s volunteer satisfies my not-uncommon lust for true-true royal blue seedlings require little additional water. flowers. To 3’ x 2’ and multi-branching, each 1” bloom is Super cheerful combined with “Greek a thing of beauty. Loved by bees, too! Rich, well-drained Poppy” (online). To 16” x 16”. Well soil. Self-sows! Full sun (by the coast)/Half day sun. Avg. drained soil. Sun. Avg./Low water. Annuwater. Annual. All zones. #1295 $4.95 3+ $4.50 al. All zones. #750 $4.95 3+ $4.50

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Eschscholzia californica ssp. maritima ‘Coastal Form’ Not the common California poppy everyone is familiar with but a superior coastal form well worth adding to your garden or parking strip. Distinctively bluish and compact feathery foliage forms a lower, tighter mound only 6-8” tall and 12” across that stays tidy throughout the season. Blooms longer than the rest, too, with cheery, bowl shaped, sunny yellow flowers with showy orange centers. Drought tolerant and deer resistant! Selfsows. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10, annual elsewhere. #156 $5.95 3+ $5.50

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Eschscholzia californica ‘Apricot Chiffon’ My favorite Spring color combo! You just can’t beat the alchemy between this radiant poppy and the harmonious blue of Penstemon ‘Blue Springs’ (bottom right). Gorgeous, 2.5”, semi-double, apricot-blushedpeach blooms unfold en masse around a dense, 14” x 14”, feathery mound of soft green foliage. Flowering for up to 2 months, snip it back to 4” for a second flush of bloom. Deer resistant! Full sun. Avg./Low water. Short lived perennial USDA zones 9-10, annual elsewhere. #153 $5.95 3+ $5.50

Delphinium elatum ‘Royal Aspirations’ The most OUTRAGEOUS Delphinium you can grow! Not a mildew-prone wimp that disappears after one season but a reliably perennial, multi-spiking, extra large flowered jumbo-delph to 6’ tall and 4’ across! Stunning, royal-blue spikes make the most sumptuous cut flowers! Grow in loamy soil with compost in Spring and Summer for huge spikes, cut back to 6” when spent for repeat bloom. Created by the Dowdeswell family of New Zealand. Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #1624 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Papaver ‘Raspberry Breadseed’ A guaranteed celebrity in anyone’s Spring garden, huge-flowered ‘Raspberry Breadseed’ bestows a succession of 5”, purple-blotched, vibrant raspberry blooms made more fantastical by 100s of white anthers and a lime green ovary. To 3-4’ tall in rich soil, it’s perfect mid-bed where it can raise its pretty face above neighboring cohorts. Self-sows! Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Cannot ship to WV. Available until mid-April. #796 $5.95 3+ $5.50

Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Blue Springs’ Truly luminous, almost turquoise blooms, 6- 12” tall, will make this one of your favorite CA natives. Not a shy bloomer, you’ll get lots of those beautiful blooms much loved by hummers and butterflies. Dense and compact, it grows to a maximum 14” x 14”. Once established, it will live long and prosper in low fertility soil with no Summer water. A superb choice for dry g ardens and containers. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 6-10. #818 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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Centaurea cyanus ‘Blue Diadem’ “Bachelor Buttons” It’s so hard to find old-fashioned, TALL “Bachelor Buttons” these days! Bright, richest blue blooms on upright multi-branching 3’ stems are perfect mid-bed and give you loads of cut flowers. I love the intense color and charm they bring to my kitchen table bouquets. Rich soil, cut or dead-head to prolong bloom. Self-sows! Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #2960 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Alcea ‘Halo Blossom’ “Hollyhock” Utterly charming with clear white, 4” blooms encircling deep crimson eyes, ‘Halo Blossom’ highlights this EASY mixed garden Spring thru Fall. A wonderful background subject, it provides vertical interest, drawing the eye upwards. Perennial (not biennial) and multi-spiked, it’s also much more rust resistant. Drought tolerant but best in rich soil with average water. Cut back to 6” in Winter or anytime to refresh. Boost with 1.5” of compost in Spring. To 5’ -8’ tall and up to 4’ across. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #4068 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Delphinium belladonna ‘Bellamosum’ I use belladonna Delphiniums in my Spring and Summer gardens (sky blue Delphinium ‘Cliveden Beauty’, p. 22) because they are ultra blue, easy, quick to bloom, they keep re-blooming till Fall and they overwinter well. Good mildew resistance, too! To 3’ tall and nicely multi-branching, they don’t need staking. When the flowers are spent, cut back to 3” tall, add a little compost and they’ll be back in action! Deer resistant! Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #323 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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Papaver rhoeas ‘Falling in Love’ How sweet and romantic are these Poppies?! 3” across and semi-double, they bob and sway on slender, upright stems for months. The color is variable, but almost all are red and white or pink and white. Self-sows, so you can see many of its variations next season. Rich soil. Nice in containers. Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #2369 $5.95 3+ $5.50

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Layia platyglossa “Tidy Tips” Welcome Spring with the sweet scent and sunny innocence of our CA native “Tidy Tips”. Easy and quick, you’ll be rewarded with a profusion of bouncy, 2” blooms with their super clear, lemon-yellow and pure white scalloped petals. Perfection in any Spring garden and, in California, an important nectar source for the Checkerspot butterfly. Ever-so-pretty and California-iconic combined with Nemophila menziesii “Baby Blue Eyes” (p. 6). To 14” x 18”. Rich soil. Sun. Avg./Low water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #581 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Aquilegia chrysantha ‘Yellow Queen’ The longest-blooming and longest-lived of all Columbines – and it’s FRAGRANT! To 3’ x 2’, this vigorous perennial bears an awesome number of long spurred, clearest yellow flowers Spring to mid-Summer. Ply with compost for outrageous performance and cut back after bloom for round 2 in late Summer. Sun/ Bright shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #1282 $6.95 3+ $6.50 “Your shipment arrived today. The plants were in superb condition. Your shipping arrangements are the best I have seen in some 70 years of gardening.”

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Agrostemma githago ‘Ocean Pearls’ My very favorite cottage garden classic! EASY to grow and the epitome of grace and charm, it sways in the slightest breeze and makes great cut flowers. Self-sows, so you’ll plant one now and get 10 or more next Spring. Pure white blossoms 2” across, appear a hundred or more at a time on slender, upright stems. 36” tall and 18” wide. Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Cannot ship to AR, NJ, NY, OK, SC, TX. #25 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Papaver ‘Danebrog’ Fantastic, traffic-stopping 4-5” blooms display a brilliant white Maltese cross against brightest true red fringed petals. The day the buds on these babies unfurl, your voice will go up 2 octaves and your heart will swell with joy! Plant early in rich soil! To 3-4’ tall. Self-sows! Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Cannot ship to WV. Available until mid-April. #772 $5.95 3+ $5.50

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Papaver ‘Orange Chiffon’ EXTRA VIGOR, more flowers earlier and longer blooming, ‘Orange Chiffon’ is the most hardworking of our large-flowered “Breadseed” poppies. Creating a wider, sturdier base, lower leaves stay green and pretty supporting more blooming stems that never need staking. And oh, those flowers! 4-5” lustrous orange beacons of brightness will make your Spring garden this year! Outstanding combined with all the Spring bloomers you see here. Rich soil. Self-sows to return every year! Available until mid-April. Cannot ship to WV. #2219 $5.95 3+ $5.50

Verbascum hybrid ‘Southern Charm’ I love ‘Southern Charm’ not only for its mix of sophisticated colors, but because it’s super simple to grow and almost everblooming! If you cut back spent spikes it continuously sends up new ones 24”-30” tall with elegant single blooms of either chamois, dusty rose or apricot. Unfussy about soil, it blooms more with compost. Drought tolerant, deer and snail resistant! Sun/Bright shade. Avg./ Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-11. #1098 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Heliophila longifolia The quickest route possible to a high impact explosion of true-blue flowers! So bright and so numerous, together they create a solid mass of bouncy, sky blue blooms on slender branching stems to 20” tall and 18” across. Easy and very fast, they should start blooming within a month at the latest! Well-drained soil with compost. Cut back for a second round of bloom. Self sows! Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #476 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Camissonia cheiranthifolia Super long-blooming April to September, you must try this fast-growing groundcover! An instant garden highlight, it makes a dense, glistening, silvery-green foliar mat 6-12” tall x 30” across, filling in bare spots and spilling handsomely over the edge of a bed. A cheery abundance of sunshine-yellow, 1 ½” single flowers each sport a fun balloon-like anther. Easy, hardy and drought tolerant, this coastal native does well in sandy soil but showiest in rich soil with some Summer water. Cut back to 4” in Fall. Sun. Avg./No Summer water. Perennial USDA zones 8-10. #177 $6.95 3+ $6.50

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Crazy COTTAGE COOL Geum coccineum ‘Totally Tangerine’ Blooming non-stop from late Spring thru October with a cloud of blooms the likes of which we’d never seen on a Geum, this thrilling discovery produces zillions of 1.5” “totally tangerine” blooms on a mass of branching stems. So exciting! And know this: Geums are amazingly

tough, put up with crowding, are long-lived and well, reliably “big bang for the buck”. Low, neat, compact foliage clump. 3’ x 3’. Butterflies and great cut flowers! Deadhead and rich soil for best bloom! Deer resistant. Sun/Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #3918 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ In my opinion, the best amber-colored Heuchera of all. Definitely not of the wimpy persuasion, tough and long lived ‘Marmalade’ muscles right through our mild, wet Winters and also hot and dry inland Summers. Beautiful sunset gold, peach and rose ruffly, compact foliage clumps to 12” x 18,” creating interest with its contrastic glow even in part shady areas. Bright vermillon bloom. Drought tolerant but prettier with some Summer water and rich soil. Cut back in Winter for best show. Sun/Bright shade. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 4-11. #3251 $9.95 3+ $9.50

Campanula latifolia ‘Blue’ “Great Bellflower” Classically elegant, unbranched vertical stems bearing large, bright purple bellflowers bring structure and color to the mid-garden. Showy buds unfold into storybook flaring bells, 3” across. Dependably perennial, it blooms in Spring. Cut back for repeat bloom in Summer-Fall. EASY! Clay tolerant, but best in rich soil. Self-sows. Sun (coast)/ Part shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #2019 $6.95 3+ $6.50

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Aquilegia yabeana LIMITED! Poor Columbines! They’ve suffered in popularity due, I believe, to gardeners’ experience with inferior “compact” varieties. Let’s bring back the joy and charm of old-fashioned Columbines! As vigorous a plant as your grandmother grew, this majestic, naturally occurring Japanese species (thankfully unimproved by breeders) will reach 30-36” tall by 20” across, creating a gratifying multitude of nodding rich purple blooms on branched stems. Returns each Spring and self-sows! Sun (coast)/Bright shade inland. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #106 $7.95 3+ $7.50

California Eschscholzia californica ‘Rose Chiffon’ So aptly named! Like swirling skirts sublimely shaded in rose and pink, each bloom is a work of art! Semi-double, 1.5” flowers keep coming all Spring and longer, especially if you deadhead - or, cut back to 3-4” tall and they’ll bloom again. Will live several years if kept dry in Summer. Self-sows! 12” x 15”. Drought tolerant and deer resistant! Full sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10, annual elsewhere. #160 $5.95 3+ $5.50

Achillea millefolium var. rubra ‘Rosy Red’ Deer resistant and tolerant of drought, heat and poor soil, Achillea is one of the BEST habitat plants, attracting butterflies and beneficial insects to your garden. This rose flowered selection from the Channel Islands is lovely in mixed cottagey gardens, as well as wilder native ones. To 24” x 18” with 3” umbels, it’ll bloom Spring to Summer and can be cut back for repeat bloom in watered gardens. Rosy color is variable. Sun. Avg./Low water. USDA zones 5-10. #3346 $5.95 3+ $5.50

Viola adunca “Western Dog Violet” Nothing could be sweeter than the tidy clump of heart-shaped leaves and almost constant supply of bearded, rich purple, 1” blooms to gladden our hearts April to August! Hard to find, yet so EASY, hardy and adaptable – it’s native to the Western and northern US. Spreading non-invasively by rhizomes, you get a low, densely matting groundcover to 1’ across. Edible leaves and flowers. Host for the threatened Oregon Silverspot Butterfly. Best in rich, well-drained soil, it tolerates some dryness. Sun/Part shade (coast)/Part shade in hotter areas. Moist/ Dry. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #3844 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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Lessingia filaginifolia ‘Silver Carpet’ Tough as nails and happy under a wide range of conditions, including CLAY, HEAT and DROUGHT, this fantastic native groundcover is also salt spray and deer resistant! Quickly spreading to 3’ or more, you get a lovely, dense, flat, weed suppressing silvery carpet only a few inches tall – a great choice for parking strips! Summer and Fall bring a multitude of sweet 1” lavender daisies on short stems. Quite beautiful trailing over the edge of a bed. Grows well under oaks and attracts butterflies! Provide occasional Summer water inland for best appearance. Sun/Part sun. Avg./ Low water. Perennial USDA zones 8-10. #3521 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Eriogonum grande var. rubescens “Red Buckwheat” This hard-to-find, choice and goof-proof evergreen “Buckwheat” from the Channel Islands thrives on neglect and actually prefers dry, clay soil! One of the best butterfly magnets around, it blooms June-October, providing lots of Summer color for your habitat, native or dry garden. Excellent for massing on dry hillsides. Deer resistant and drought tolerant! Hardy to 15° F. Sun/Part sun. Avg./No Summer water. Perennial USDA zones 8b-10. #1485 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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WILD! Mimulus ‘Pamela’ EXCLUSIVE! Arguably the showiest of all of our cherished “Monkey Flowers,” ‘Pamela’ sports large, vivid, golden-yellow, flaring monkeys edged in white. In case you didn’t know, these do very well UNDER OAKS, are CLAY and DROUGHT TOLERANT and deer resistant, so they’ll do nicely on that dry hillside behind your house. Foliage will stay green with a bit of Summer water. 30” x 30” cut back to 6” in Fall. Sun/Part shade inland. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10. #3691 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Lupinus succulentus “Arroyo Lupine” Probably the easiest Lupine you can grow! Plant this beautiful California native in good soil and she’ll easily reach 3-4’ tall in a jiffy, bearing tons of fragrant 8” Eschscholzia californica ‘Alba’ blooms for several months. Nice and bushy Elegant, creamy white blooms are borne in profusion with those fabulous Lupiney leaves and rich on this long-blooming California Poppy. And that purple and violet blooms. Here along the touch of cream, softer than a bright white, makes them coast, it’ll drop its seeds to grow and bloom combine with any other color so easily! Self-sows! Full again in Summer. How cool is that? Deer sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10, resistant! Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All annual elsewhere. #152 $5.95 3+ $5.50 zones. #2942 $5.95 3+ $5.50 “My plants arrived recently and even though they went from the West Coast to the East Coast, they look better than any mail order plants I’ve ever received. Great job, wow!” –Leslie S., Montague, MA.

Gilia splendens “Splendid Gilia” Eye candy for the inquiring eye! Very floriferous, EASY and rare, this fanciful So. Cal wildflower serves up a delightful bouncy cloud (at least 20” x 20”) of bloom over a long season – May to October! An unusual orchid color, the 3/4” starry flowers sport eye-popping bright turquoise anthers and pollen! The foliage is lovely, too – a flat, ferny-lacy rosette to 12” across. Terrific in a container for up-close admiration and perfect for a well-drained garden or edge of bed. Self-sows! Sun. Avg./Low water. Annual. All zones. #4303 $4.95 3+ $4.50

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Dudleya pulverulenta “Chalk Liveforever” Long-lived and happy with neglect, this giant “Liveforever” forms an elegant, 2’ rosette of ghostly white leaves. In May and July, it sends up stout, powdery white, arching stalks, holding many red bellflowers loved by hummingbirds. Use it in a container, tucked into a rock wall or to highlight the front of a rock garden. Good drainage is important and it looks better with a watering about every two weeks. Hardy to 20° F. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Sun/Part sun in hottest areas. Low/No Summer water. Perennial USDA zones 8-10. #1536 $9.95 3+ $9.50

Mimulus guttatus (Low Form) Happy joy! An easy and vigorous native groundcover that truly covers! Dense, emerald green rounded leaves form a solid spreading mat – just swell in the foreground of shrubs and/or trailing beautifully over the edge of a bed. Plentiful and pretty 2” speckled, sunny yellow blooms appear from Spring to Fall (with water). Hardy and also drought tolerant, it’ll go deciduous in Summer with zero water. Clay tolerant but showiest in rich, drainier soil. Cut back in Winter to refresh. Deer resistant! Part shade. Low/High water. Perennial USDA zones 6-10. #4358 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Gilia tricolor “Birds Eyes” Have you grown our CA native “Bird’s Eyes”? Oh, but you must! Beloved by bees, its lovely scent exudes the sweetness of Spring! Extremely floriferous, you’ll get hundreds of entrancing blooms on bushy, ferny upright stems. Highly rewarding, this heart stealer looks great in any type of garden, self-sows and makes the best old-fashioned bouquets. Turquoise pollen! 24” x 18”. Sun. Avg./Low water. Annual. All zones. Available until midApril. #451 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Mimulus lewisii x cardinalis Freely blooming late Spring thru late Summer with beautiful 1.5” peppermint-pink flowers, this naturally occurring native “Monkeyflower” is EASY, reliably perennial and not fussy about drainage (CLAY tolerant!). Thriving in sun (by the coast) to bright shade, it spreads by rhizomes to 3’ across and 14” tall. Attractive sage green foliage. Cut back to 3” tall after bloom. Best on the edge of a bed (or in a pot) in rich, loamy soil. A good choice under roses. Deciduous. Hummers! Sun/Bright shade. Avg. water/Moist. Perennial USDA zones 6-10. #3579 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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Lippia repens syn. Phyla nodiflora Feet, paws and fire proof! This carefree native of CA and beyond is probably one of the best lawn substitutes – especially for difficult areas where nothing will grow! Highly adaptive to most soils: wet, dry, even clay. Plant 2’ apart for a quick, dense, creeping turf only 2” tall or use it for erosion control. Pretty 1/2” lavender-pink flower clusters appear Spring thru Fall, attracting many small butterflies and bees. Mow periodically if bees are a problem. Evergreen, but after cold Winters, toss about some compost for lush, new growth. Edging prevents it from spreading into unwanted areas. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 8-11. #3999 $6.95 3+ $6.50

NATIVE gems Collect them all! Lewisia longipetala hyb. ‘Little Plum’ Since it’s crossed with the species longipetala, ‘Little Plum’ (like ‘Little Peach’) is an especially heavy bloomer. Heavenly 1” blooms in pink with a hint of lavender are offered up on extra dense clusters during Spring and again in late Summer. Easy, tough and long-lived, now that you know what they need, you must try one of these charming treasures! Drought tolerant, exceptionally deer resistant. Sun/ AM shade inland. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #594 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Linum lewisii “Blue Flax” Lift your spirits with the true, sky blue flowers and graceful habit of this deer resistant, heat tolerant native of the western half of the US. Crowded, arching, branched stems and slender foliage are topped with a long succession of lovely 1” blooms from Spring to mid-Summer. Thrives in lean, dryish soil as well as garden-moist soil. Lives for several seasons. Self sows best in drier soil. Full sun. Low/No Summer water once established. Perennial USDA zones 5-10. #615 $6.95 3+ $6.50

Lewisia cotyledon ‘Sunset Strain’ or ‘Sunset’ With richly saturated apricot petals blushed with gold, ‘Sunset’ Lewisias deliver the ultimate gardener’s thrill - surprise! What a marvel to arise from an incognito succulent! Deeply tap-rooted, drought resistant and native to higher elevations, they thrive in rock walls, clay pots (especially with gravel added) and well-drained rock gardens. Drought tolerant, exceptionally deer resistant. Sun/AM shade inland. Avg./ Low water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #591 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Lewisia longipetala ‘Little Peach’ Beautiful, cold hardy and immensely rewarding, “Cliff Maids” LOVE excellent drainage and that’s all you need to enjoy their delightful explosion of bloom twice (!) a season in mid-Spring and again in late Summer. Pretty succulent rosettes to 10” across are completely overshadowed when the prolific sprays of bewitching 1” flowers held on numerous, sturdy, 6” radiating stems appear. Long-lived and happy stuck in rock walls, these CA and OR natives will thrive in clay pots with plenty of gravel added or on the edges of raised beds. Fertilize once or twice a year for best thrills! “Little Peach” is one of the heaviest blooming varieties. Drought tolerant, exceptionally deer resistant. Sun/ AM shade inland. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #1857 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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Eschscholzia californica ‘Red Chief’ Adding just the right eye-catching “pop” with a long blooming display of vivid, 2”, tangerine-red, single, satiny flowers from Spring into Summer, you’ll appreciate “Red Chief’ “California Poppy’s ” handsome blue-green foliage as well. Deadhead to keep those flowers coming! Drought tolerant, deer resistant and self-sows! Will live several years if cut back and kept dry in Summer. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10, annual elsewhere. #159 $5.95 3+ $5.50

Mimulus bifidus ‘White’ Cultivate a graceful cascade of clear white, 2”, azalea-style blooms with this fine and fancy drought tolerant, deer resistant native perennial from Spring thru end of Summer! Thriving in welldrained, not-so-fertile soil (think of that dry hillside behind your house) and UNDER OAKS, this pretty “Monkeyflower” makes a great nectar source for bees, hummers and butterflies, including our endangered Checkerspot butterfly. Pinch back several times a year to encourage bloom. To 24” x 30”. Slender, deep green foliage stays handsome with once-a-month Summer water. Hardy to 15-20° F. Sun/Part sun. Avg./NO Summer water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10. #3315 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Limnanthes douglasii “Meadow Foam” Highly rewarding and a cinch to grow, our native “Meadow Foam” is also blessed with the most delightful scent – like Narcissus! Not fussy about soil, it spreads into a low, shiny, weed-suppressing mat to 30” across. Very long-blooming with a mass of charming, 1”, clear white and lemony-yellow 2-toned blooms on 10” stems. Superb as edging and swell in pots (at least 10” across). Reliably self-sows! Sun/Part shade. Avg. water/Moist. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #599 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Madia elegans Just another yellow daisy? Oh no, no, NO! What we have here is a pineapple scented CA native annual that blooms from mid-Summer to Fall (pretty darned unusual!) - just when so many native bloomers are only a memory. Countless 2” large and showy, long-rayed, red-ringed, brightest yellow blooms burst into a cloud 3’ across atop 4’ multi-branching stems – quite a display! PLUS, it’s an important late season nectar source for bees and butterflies. DROUGHT TOLERANT, CLAY TOLERANT and self-sows reliably with each new season’s freebie volunteers thriving on only Winter rains. Deer resistant, too! Sun. Avg./No Summer water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid- April. #3179 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Aquilegia eximia “Serpentine Columbine” LIMITED! Hard to find, this distinct and regal (up to 5’ tall!) CA native Columbine is exceptionally tough, long-lived and fascinating in person with its multitude of large, crown-like, 2” bright scarlet blooms and showy, extra long golden stamens. Dangling seductively on archy, branchy stems in Spring and Summer, hummingbirds can’t resist! Immune to mildew and very tolerant of non-draining clay soil. Prefers a relatively moist situation but tolerates several weeks of dryness once established. Deer resistant! Sun/Part shade inland. Moist/Low water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #2983 $9.95 3+ $9.50

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centered lavender-pink blooms beginning in May and lasting till mid-Summer and even Fall (with some water). Wonderful, longest lasting cut flowers, too! Sun. Avg./No Summer water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #2662 $4.95 3+ $4.50

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Clarkia rubicunda blasdalei Want showy with no work? Long-blooming, drought tolerant, deer resistant and clay friendly? Then don’t pass over our native Clarkias because they’re “just annuals”. Self-sowing reliably, you’ll have new volunteers every year that never look sad. Quickly reaches 30” x 30”, displaying a profusion of 2” cherry

TOTALLY EXCLUSIVE Sisyrinchium bellum ‘North Coast’ “Blue-Eyed Grass” With the largest flowers (1-1.5”!) I’ve ever seen and the longest bloom season you could hope for, we’re thrilled to offer this extraordinary “Blue EyedGrass” discovered near Gualala, CA. Extremely easy and reliably perennial, this low and dense grassy groundcovery Iris relative is sand and CLAY tolerant and grows well under oaks. Normally deciduous during the dry season, ours bloomed Spring all the way to Fall with Summer water and one cut-back in June. Spreads slowly and easy to divide! Drought tolerant. Deer resistant! Hardy to 10° F. 8” x 12”. Sun/Bright shade. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 8-11. #3705 $9.95 3+ $9.50

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Platystemon californicus “Cream Cups” Love potion for Flower Floozies! Irresistibly charming, each flower on this bountiful California native annual is only 1” in size, but it’s a mighty bloomer! To 12” x 18”, hundreds of these CUTE, FRAGRANT blooms appear above a silvery mound of grey green leaves. Self-sows when happy and seedlings thrive with no additional water. Cutest cut flowers ever! Sun. Avg./No water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #842 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Phacelia campanularia Titillate your ocular orbs with the incredibly vivid, gentian blue color of easy to grow native “Desert Bells”. Loads of 1.25” upward facing bells are held atop branchy stems and low, blue-green clumping foliage for several months in Spring, providing pollen and yummy nectar for rapturous bees. Best in well-drained soil with some fertility, try it in pots, at the edge of a bed and in rock gardens. Glorious combined with Cal native Camissonia bistorta (online). Self-sows. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg./ Low water. Annual. All zones. Available Feb.-March. #3748 $4.95 3+ $4.50

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Natives Erigeron glaucus ‘Wayne Roderick’ CLAY TOLERANT and perfect for pots and edging, this “Seaside Daisy” was selected by renowned plantsman Wayne Roderick. Bearing a profusion of 2” lavender, short-stemmed flowers centered with showy gold and chartreuse eyes, it’s easy, tough and reliably perennial. Long-blooming Spring thru Fall with dead-heading. Neat and compact to 1’ tall x 3’ across. Deer resistant and drought tolerant but looks best with some Summer water. Bee magnet! Sun/Part shade in hotter areas. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 6-10. #3214 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Lupinus albifrons “Silver Bush Lupine” So much bloom with so little water! Planted in a “Zero Summer Water” parking strip, it blooms Spring thru August with a mass of FRAGRANT 8-12” purple spikes atop knockout shimmering silvery foliage. Best in infertile, well-drained soil. Does well in a large container and is a host for the endangered Mission Blue Butterfly. Deer resistant! Hardy to 0-10° F. Sun. Low/No Summer water. Perennial USDA zones 8-10. #636 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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Penstemon palmeri Native to L.A., San Bernardino and Inyo counties and the arid Southwest, beautiful Penstemon palmeri LOVES IT HOT AND DRY and does well in average water, coastal gardens, too. Sturdy 3-5’ upright spikes emerge from the base to hold masses of large, 2”, deliciously grape-scented, pink blooms with yellow throats and dark veining to lure bumblebees to their nectar. Somewhat clay tolerant. Deer and rabbit resistant! Sun. No Summer water once established. Perennial USDA zones 5-10. #822 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Dudleya farinosa “Powdery Liveforever” Grow in pots, tuck into rock walls or let them multiply in a raised rock garden – all you need is good drainage to succeed with these everlasting natives of CA and OR’s coastal bluffs. Stunning chalky blue-white leaves create dense succulent rosettes to 1’ across bearing 1’ stems crowned by clusters of yellow urn-shaped blooms May to Sept. Low fertility, dry conditions bring out showy red coloring on leaf tips. Native to San Francisco! Deer resistant! Sun/Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10. #2325 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Delphinium cardinale “Scarlet Larkspur” Spectacular in its vivid red grandeur, this tuberous rooted Delphinium is a boon to Summer dry gardens. To 3-4’ tall, it’s been known to reach a majestic 6’ when happy. Hummers and bumblebees go nuts for 1.5” intense red, long-spurred “elf hat” flowers during Spring and early Summer. Native to our coast and foothills from Monterey South, this heat lover needs a dormant, little to no-water period in Summer to return next season. Self-sows. Deer resistant! Sun (coast)/Part shade inland. Low/No Summer water. Perennial USDA zones 7-10. #324 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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Ribes sanguineum ‘King Edward VII’ Spectacular Spring blooming native flowering currant ‘King Edward VII’ bursts into a mass of 4” pendulous clusters described as “electric neon deep fuchsia”. Bushy and more compact than the common varieties – to a maximum of 6’ x 4’, February to May bloom is followed by persistent deep blue berries. Long-lived and deer resistant, Ribes tolerates CLAY and drought, but is best with an annual side-dress of compost and some Summer water. Prune back by 1/3 immediately after flowering to maintain a nice habit. Hummingbird magnet! Sun/Part shade. Avg./Low water. Perennial shrub USDA zones 5-9. $4415 $12.95 3+ $12.50

Heuchera maxima “Alum Root” My favorite Heuchera! Why? Because it blooms so much and for such a long time – early Spring into Summer – with cream and soft pink spikes up to 20” and foliage that looks great year around. Rich green leaves form a dense mound to 14” tall x 30” across. Thrives under oaks and looks best in bright shade to part sun. Drought tolerant but shines with a little water and compost. Deer resistant! Sun/Brt. shade. Avg./Low water. Perennial, USDA zones 8-10. #488 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Salvia apiana “White Sage” Make your own smudge-sticks rather than buying them from folks who cut and destroy these plants in the wild. Arresting silvery white, lance-shaped leaves are held stiffly on 2’ x 5’ base branching stems. Bees adore the small whitish blooms. Heat and drought loving, it really doesn’t want much Summer water. Many medicinal and sacred uses. Good drainage. Deer resistant. Sun. Low/No Summer water. Perennial shrub USDA zones 8-11. #906 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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Achillea millefolium ‘Sonoma Coast’ “White Yarrow” Our very favorite native Yarrow! Why? Because unlike others, it stays wonderfully compact, a mound of brightest emerald ferny foliage that stays evergreen and handsome year-round! Top that with a continuous profusion of clean, white umbels from early Summer thru late Fall and you’ve got a winner in my book. Long-lived, carefree and not fussy about soil, but prettiest with a bit of Summer water and an annual boost of compost. Heaven to all manner of pollinators and drought tolerant, too. Deer resistant. Sun. Avg./ Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-10. #3838 $5.95 3+ $5.50

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NEW! Campanula medium ‘Deep Blue’ “Canterbury Bells” Holy “Canterbury Bells!” Who doesn’t melt for this “knock-your-socksoff” cottage garden classic (grown since 1596) with its big scrumptious flaring purple bells to 3” across held outwards on huge panicles to 3’ tall? Top-of-the-line showiness beginning in late Spring or early Summer – cut them for bouquets or leave them and make your neighbors drool! Planted early they’ll usually bloom in their first year in coastal CA, otherwise they’ll bloom in year two. Easy – but do plant in rich, composty soil. Good in containers (15+gal). Butterflies and hummers! Sun/Part shade (inland). Avg. water. Biennial USDA zones 3-9. #1284 $6.95 3+ $6.50

Scabiosa caucasica ‘Perfecta Alba’ Large, frilly 3” blooms on long, tall stems (ideal for flower arrangements) keep coming Spring thru Fall, if you deadhead. If they’re not crowded, you’ll easily get 10-20 blooms at once and lots of butterflies. Plant in well-drained soil and side-dress with a 1” layer of compost in Spring and again in mid- Summer for bloomiest bloom. Cut back to 2” in Fall/ Winter. Mildew free and deer resistant! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #3140 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Aquilegia caerulea “Rocky Mountain Columbine” Like Aquilegia chrysantha (p. 11), “Rocky Mountain Columbine” gives you a much longer bloom season – Spring to Summer, and a second flowering late Summer to Fall if you cut it back to 1” tall in Summer. Highly bloomiferous with extra large, 2.5” romantic, sweetly scented blooms - it’s long-lived, EASY and grows to a proper 3’ x 2’. Do give Columbines regular water and composty soil and you’ll never ever see a leaf-miner! Sun/ Bright shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #73 $6.95 3+ $6.50

Centaurea cyanus ‘Red Boy’ Another cottage garden classic – rosy-red “bachelor buttons” grow to a proper 40” tall and 30” across brimming with hundreds of 2” blooms for months – especially if dead-headed. A great zingy color to livens up your garden. Cut flowers! EASY! Best in rich, loamy soil. Butterflies and bees will love you! Self-sows. Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #4437 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Delphinium belladonna ‘Cliveden Beauty’ I count on this easy and tougher-thanusual Delphinium for sky blue flowers Spring thru Fall. To 30” x 24” wide, it’s freely branching for multiple bloom spikes and doesn’t need staking – yay! Cut spent spikes to ground for repeat bloom all season long. Nice cut flower! Rich soil. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #322 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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Sisyrinchium hybrid ‘Devon Skies’ Oh lordy – were we ever-so-impressed with this amazing hybrid! With flowers like our native “Blue Eyed Grass” but larger, this baby bloomed from Spring till end of Summer in our gardens and spread to at least 1’ across. Only 6” tall, it covers itself with beautiful 1” flowers. EASY and perfect for edging, it doesn’t make seed so it’s non-invasive but can be divided to share with friends. Deer, heat, humidity and drought resistant! Sun/Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-10. #2647 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Lysimachia atropurpurea “Burgundy Loosestrife” When this absolutely marvelous NON-INVASIVE “Loosestrife” goes into bloom in our gardens, visitors go nuts trying to get their hands on any remaining plants for sale! With its first flush of 2’ rich claret, goosenecked spikes above silvery, lanceolate foliage – it’s a show-stopper – attracting butterflies and hummers and providing yummy cut flowers. Bloom begins in May and continues off and on till Sept. Now here’s the trick – this beauty requires good drainage, so plant it at the edge of a well-draining bed or in a container (10+ gal.) and add some compost so you’ll both be pleased. To 3’ across. Deciduous. Self-sows when happy. Sun/Pt. sun in hottest areas. Avg. water. Short lived perennial USDA zones 4-10. #649 $7.95 3+ $7.50

EXCLUSIVE! Trachelium caeruleum ‘Hamer Pandora’ Oh, Pixie, what big umbels you have! Big, fluffy, dark purple landing pads to 5” across are favorite rest stops and a sweet nectar source for neighborhood butterflies. Fluffiness is provided by tiny white “pins” emerging from each little flower. Fast and easy, with loads of blooms atop 2-3’ branching stems and gorgeous dark purple-black foliage. Stunning grown with Nicotiana ‘Lime Green’ (p. 5). To-die-for cut flowers. Deadhead for all season bloom. Rich soil please. Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Shortlived Perennial USDA zones 7-10, annual elsewhere. #1063 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Silene asterias EXCLUSIVE! “Cherry Drumsticks” I’m so impressed by this hardy, unusual Bulgarian “Catchfly’s” performance in our temperate climate. It’s my favorite kind of faithful perennial – increasing in width and bloom each year! Strong, upright “drumsticks” appear in late Spring, revealing fascinating, 2.5” spherical clusters made up of striking carmine blooms sporting bright blue anthers! Deciduous. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg./High water. Perennial USDA zones 5a -10. #2290 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Geranium maderense “Ginormous Geranium” If you’ve never had the pleasure of growing this majestic, SUPER SIMPLE show stopper in your garden – this is the year to bring one home! There’s just nothing like the massive, 4’ across, spherical crown of showy pink flowers from April to mid-Summer. Blooms in year 2 but you won’t mind since its large, tropicalesque leaves are stunning on their own. Self-sows reliably, adaptable to sun or shade – moist or dry! Rich, well drained soil. 4’ x 4’. Drought tolerant! Sun (coast)/Bright shade. Avg. /Low water. Monocarpic USDA zones 9-11. #437 $9.95 3+ $9.50

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Geum quellyon var. flora plena ‘Blazing Sunset’ UNBELIEVABLY LONG BLOOMING! This is NOT the well-known ‘Mrs. Bradshaw’ - Yes, I have left ‘Mrs. Bradshaw’ and taken up with a much more thrilling provider! Blooms like crazy late Spring thru Fall (with deadheading). Brightest red, 2.5” blooms look like ruffly roses and dance above sturdy, lush green, compact mounds. One of the toughest, most heat tolerant and longest-lived perennials you’ll ever grow! Compost annualy and cut back in Winter. 3’ x 3’. Deer resistant! Sun/Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #1487 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Delphinium elatum LIMITED! ‘True Wild Form’ The mother of all modern hybrid Delphiniums and most rewarding and easy to grow! Strong and long-lived, it becomes more substantial over time. Blooming Spring thru Fall, gorgeous flowers in shades of blue and purple feature furry “bee-butts” in the center! No staking needed, mildew resistant. 3-4’ tall x 18-24” wide. Sun, Avg water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #325 $9.95 3+ $9.50

Anagallis monellii “Blue Pimpernel” Crazy colorful, vivid gentian blue 1” flowers with a pink eye and yellow anthers create a quick and gorgeous mass of color on this bouncy, 12” by 24” Mediterranean annual or short-lived perennial. BEST when planted with equally bloomiferous Ursinia anthemoides (below). Throw in Linaria ‘Flamenco’ (p. 26) and you’ve got a stunning bloom-at-the-sametime combo! Blooms for months and can be cut back to 4” for repeat performance – even during Winter in mild climates. Best in somewhat fertile, well- drained soil. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-11, annual elsewhere. Calceolaria integrifolia #42 $5.95 3+ $5.50 ‘Kentish Hero’ Grow your own bubble machine! Crowds Ursinia anthemoides ‘Solar Fire’ of simultaneously orange, red and yellow Floriferous, fast and easy, it’s amazing this South African annual isn’t bubbly “pocketbook” flowers are held more popular! Quickly growing to 15” x 15”, it explodes into a mass of up on stiff, multi-branching stems from sunny, golden-orange blooms that last for months. With a shiny maroon Summer to Fall. Nicely perennial if you ring encircling a golden yellow eye, the 2.5” flowers are eye-catching atop a grow it in rich, well-draining soil. Low dense mound of soft, ferny foliage. Heat and drought tolerant once estab- and pretty, crinkle-leaved, deep green lished, it will self-sow for many return engagements! Great in a container rosette. Cut back in Winter. Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 8b-11. at least 10” across. Rich, well-drained soil for best show. Sun. Avg./Low #2969 $7.95 3+ $7.50 water. Annual. All zones. #1076 $4.95 3+ $4.50

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Digiplexis ‘Illumination Flame’ This PERENNIAL “Foxglove” has thrilled us to no end in our first trial, and, in fact, won “Best in Show” at the 2012 Chelsea Flower Show. A fascinating hybrid (thought to be impossible) 6 years in the making by Charles Valin, it’s a cross between common garden foxglove Digitalis purpurea and its perennial Canary Island cousin Isoplexis canariensis. As a sterile hybrid, it doesn’t make any seed, instead putting all its energy into blooming continuously from Spring thru Fall! And even though it’s sterile, it still attracts butterflies and bees. Multiple, magnificent, huge, non-stop, 3’ tall bloom spikes hold rich Fuschia-pink blooms that face graciously outwards, the better to show off those spotted, golden throats. A bit tropicalesque in color and feel, they’re fantastically staged above the dark green foliar mound to 24” across. Easy to grow, do give it good, loamy soil with compost added to see what it can do! AND it’s adaptable to full sun thru bright shade – just think of the possibilities! We grew it with Fuchsia ‘Galfrey Lye’ (p. 41) and Brugmansia ‘Charles Grimaldi’ (p. 33) – quite nice! With its endless blooming, it makes a terrific choice for a large pot at least 20” x 20”. Sun/ Bright shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 8-10. #4167 $9.95 3+ $9.50

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NEW! Calendula officinalis ‘Bronzed Beauty’ Oh my! Is this not THE prettiest Calendula you’ve ever seen, with its peachyPenstemon ‘Stapleford Gem’ cream petals, bronze-ruby undersides and So vigorous, you could almost describe this delicious dark eye? Bountifully blooms comely Penstemon as a groundcover! To from Spring to Fall, especially if you cut it 2’ tall in bloom and easily spreading to back when it gets leggy. Often overwinters 30” across, the shiny, linear foliage forms for us lucky coastal folks! Self-sows readily a dense mound. Outward facing, flaring bells of bright lilac blushed blue with purple anyway, so you’ll always have fresh (and free) new plants each year! Clay tolerant veins appear on numerous stems JuneSept. Nice in containers (10+gal) or paired but best in rich soil. Nice in containers. Edible and medicinal. Deer resistant! with roses. Bees and hummers! Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones (some say 7) 18”x 18”. Sun. Avg./Low water. Annual. All zones. #3736 $5.95 3+ $5.50 8-9. #4323 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Buddleja davidii ‘White Profusion’ Hailed as one of the best, most prolific “Butterfly Bushes” quickly growing to 6-8’ tall by 5-7’ across, ‘White Profusion’ produces an extravagance of fragrant, clear white panicles up to 12” long early Summer thru Fall. Dead-head to keep it blooming like crazy, or cut regularly for prized bouquet material. Excellent in a mixed bed, along a path or on either side of your front door. Tolerant of heat, drought, clay and poor soil but better, of course, in rich loamy soil with regular water. Cut back to 12” tall in early Spring. Deer resistant! Butterfly and hummingbird magnet! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial shrub USDA zones 5-9b. Cannot ship to OR or WA. #4337 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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Fabby Garden We’ve all seen those mixed plant containers, so often offered up as “easy” and “ideal” in so many home and garden magazines, how-to videos and blogs over the last decade. Chock full of plants, they look really cool – don’t you want to make some just like it (of course you do!)? They look really cool until, well, they start growing! I always imagine what they’ll look like in a few months. Look closer at the photos next time and you’ll likely see a mix-mosh of plants with widely divergent requirements. Some will want sun, others shade – you know, like those Coleus-succulent combination pots. Crazy – I know! We realize this may never work out, but they’re so darn pretty! Another big problem I almost always see is that there is usually one plant used that is naturally a large and/or rapid grower that will soon completely overwhelm and smother its fellow pot-mates. Final result: Large plant = 1,

Convolvulus tricolor ‘Blue Ensign’ Riveting, totally technicolor 2.5” royal blue blooms with flashy, starburst centers make a garden come alive, especially as you get so many! Held in profusion for months on trailing stems, it’s great in containers (imagine them in a pot on your front steps) and merrily combines with the lime green foliage of Tanacetum parthenium aureum (online). To 12” x 36”. Self-sows! Full sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #277 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Coreopsis tinctoria “Calliopsis” Cultivate clouds of instant sunshine with this beyond EASY Coreopsis, truly one of the most bloomiferous annuals you can grow! With a wondrous flower show that starts in June and goes all the way to Fall, an abundance of vivid yellow, 2”, Cosmos-type flowers feature wine red centers on long, wiry stems, perfect for posies. Growing 3’ tall x 2’ around, it’s outstanding in a container (5+ gal.).Not fussy about soil, self-sows! Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #282 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Linaria reticulata ‘Flamenco’ Long-blooming, scented, drought tolerant, snail and deer resistant, this flamboyant annual from North Africa self-sows, too! Gobs of bright little scarlet and gold, bi-colored “snapdragon” blooms are displayed for months above soft, ferny foliage. Cut back after bloom and it’ll re-bloom quickly and vigorously. To 12” x 12”, it’s a stunning container subject. Sun. Avg./Low water. Annual. All zones. #611 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Viscaria oculata ‘Blue Pearl’ Another terrific annual that seems to have disappeared from the seed world! We’re determined to keep it around for those who cherish this bountiful (photo shows 1 plant), beautiful annual. Always in motion on a 2’ x 2’ mass of slender, branching stems, enchanting, lavender-blue, 1.5” blooms dance and sway with the slightest breeze. Pinch spent flowers to prolong bloom. Best in rich soil in the front of your garden or in a container. Wonderful cut flowers! Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Available in March. #1478 $4.95 3+ $4.50

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pot mates = 0. Which brings me to the main problem I see with these container gardens, they’re just crammed too full of plants. None of the plants will be very happy. The competition for growing space, root space and nutrients is vicious, and no one in the pot will ever realize their full glorious potential. It becomes fairly obvious, these photo perfect plantings are just that – perfect for a photo taken right after they’re put together. Now, if you’ve ever visited our nursery, you’ll have seen our huge displays of mixed container arrangements and boy, are they healthy and gorgeous! Here’s what I’ve learned over years of trying to make beautiful container displays. Plant multiple containers with 1 plant if it’s going to get large, or several plants of one variety per container. For instance, you would plant one large plant, say, a tall grass, sunflower or Ceanothus in 1 large pot. If they’re smaller growers or annuals, you can plant several of the same variety, so that the pot will look full and fabulous when it reaches full bloom. Each planting is allowed to attain its full glory and you can arrange them to suit your eye by height, color, shape or texture. The beauty of multiple container arrangements is that they will last much longer, because when one container is finished blooming – be it annual or perennial – it can be whisked out of sight to be refreshed by cutting back (perenni-

Alonsoa meridionalis ‘Red’ This South American bloom machine will always remain on my list of Top 10 Faves. Blooms lasting 3 months or more will impress you as much as me. When it slows down, just cut back to 6” tall, add a bit of compost and boom – it’s back with another explosion of lovely roundish Snapdragon-like flowers. A bushy 30”x 18.” Full/Part sun. Avg. water. Short-lived perennial, USDA zones 9-10, annual elsewhere. #28 $6.95 3+ $6.50

als) or replanted by season (annuals). You’ll get an exciting, ever-changing display, much more interesting and fun to play with. Finally, take note of a few important container growing tips: Use the right size pot to provide PLENTY OF ROOT SPACE and to keep the soil from heating up and drying out too fast – 10-15 gallons and up, especially for larger plants (we use 25 gal). And very important, if you are buying soil, use a good quality “planting mix” not “potting soil”, which is really designed for houseplants and dries out too fast. Fertilize soon after planting with a 1” top-dress of good compost or a good quality slow release fertilizer like Osmocote. Fertilize again whenever you cut back or whenever foliage begins to yellow. Water according to need, and you’ll love your beautiful container arrangements!

Anchusa capensis ‘Blue Angel’ Smothering itself in richest royal blueness, EASY and deer resistant 15” x 15” Anchusa capensis creates a quick explosion of captivating color with its foliage obliterating super dense clusters on sturdy, branching stems. Happiest with plenty of sun – right up in front of your garden or in a container, I love it combined with reds and yellows. Blooms for about a 1.5 months, then cut it back to 3” for a second blast of color. Tolerates some dryness and clay but best in rich, well drained soil. Adored by bees and butterflies, self-sows! Sun. Avg./Low water. Short lived perennial USDA zones 9-10, annual elsewhere. #45 $4.95 3+ $4.50

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Orostachys iwarenge “Chinese Dunce Cap” One of our favorite rarities, it’s like growing 3 plants in one! Starting as a low, dense spreading mat (to 12” across) of lovely small blue-grey rosettes, it soon forms a multitude of totally cool, pinkish conical spires inspiring one to imagine a little elfin cityscape. Late Summer thru Fall, the spires reach 6” tall, blossoming with pink and white frilly flowers much like a miniature Echium ‘Tower of Jewels’ (p. 53). Charming! Ideal for containers, rock gardens and fairy gardens! Will die after flowering, but it self-sows and makes side rosettes to repeat its magic every year! Sun/Bright shade. Avg./Low water. Monocarpic USDA zones 5a-10. #2620 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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Spring Catalog page numbers Summer Catalog page numbers Abutilon ‘Victorian Lady’ ............................................. Abutilon megapotamicum ‘Orange Hot Lava’ .......... Achillea millefolium ‘Sonoma Coast’ ......................... Achillea millefolium var. rubra ‘Rosy Red’ ................ Aeonium decorum ‘Sunburst’ .................................... Aeonium hierrense ...................................................... Aeonium nobile ............................................................ Aeonium urbicum ........................................................ Agastache ‘Black Adder’ ............................................ Agrostemma githago ‘Milas’ ...................................... Agrostemma githago ‘Ocean Pearls’ ........................ Aloe speciosa “Tilt-head Aloe” ................................. Alonsoa meridionalis ‘Red’ “Mask Flower” ............. Anagallis monellii “Blue Pimpernel” ......................... Anchusa azurea “Alkanet” ......................................... Anchusa capensis ‘Blue Angel’ ............................... Angelica stricta ‘Purpurea’ ....................................... Anisodontea sp. ‘Strybing Beauty’ ........................... Antirrhinum majus ‘Chantilly Peach” ........................ Aquilegia caerulea ‘Krystal’ ...................................... Aquilegia caerulea “Rocky Mountain Columbine” . Aquilegia chrysantha ‘Yellow Queen’ ...................... Aquilegia eximia “Serpentine Columbine” .............. Aquilegia yabeana ...................................................... Aristea major ............................................................... Asclepias speciosa ‘Davis’ ....................................... Asclepias syriaca “Virginia Silk” ............................. Begonia ‘Gene Daniels’ .............................................. Begonia ‘Little Brother Montgomery’ ....................... Begonia boliviensis ‘Santa Cruz Sunset’ .................. Brugmansia ‘Charles Grimaldi’ .................................. Buddleja davidii ‘Ellen’s Blue’ .................................... Buddleja davidii ‘White Profusion’ ........................... Calandrinia spectabilis ............................................... Calceolaria integrifolia ‘Kentish Hero’ ...................... Calendula officinalis ‘Bronzed Beauty’ ..................... Camissonia cheiranthifolia ......................................... Campanula latifolia ‘Blue’ “Great Bellflower” ......... Campanula medium ‘Deep Blue’ “Canterbury Bells” Campanula persicifolia ‘Telham Beauty’ .................. Cassia didymobotrya “Popcorn Cassia” .................. Ceanothus x delileanus ‘Gloire de Versailles’ ......... Ceanothus x pallidus ‘Marie Simon’ ......................... Celosia argentea cristata ‘Cramer’s Burgundy’ ...... Centaurea cyanus ‘Blue Diadem’ .............................. Centaurea cyanus ‘Red Boy’ ...................................... Centaurea gymnocarpa “Velvet Centaurea” ........... Cerinthe major purpurascens “Blue Honeywort”Clarkia rubicunda blasdalei “Ruby Chalice Clarkia”. Clianthus puniceus “Parrot’s Bill” ............................. Cobaea scandens “Cup & Saucer Vine” .................. Centradenia floribunda “Spanish Shawl .................. Convolvulus tricolor ‘Blue Ensign’ ............................ Coreopsis tinctoria “Calliopsis” ............................... Crassula capitella “Red Pagoda” ............................. Crassula coccinea “Red Crassula”........................... Cuphea hybrid ‘Starfire’ (C. ignea x C. angustifolia) Cuphea micropetala .................................................... Dahlia coccinea ‘True Wild Form’ ............................. Dahlia ‘Softie’ ............................................................... Dahlia ‘Twyning’s After Eight’ .................................... Dais cotinifolia “Pom-Pom Tree” .............................. Datura wrightii “Sacred Datura” .............................. Delphinium belladonna ‘Bellamosum’/’Blue Donna’ Delphinium belladonna ‘Cliveden Beauty’ ............... Delphinium cardinale “Scarlet Larkspur” ................ Delphinium elatum ‘Dusky Maidens’ ......................... Delphinium elatum ‘Purple Passion’ .......................... Delphinium elatum ‘Royal Aspirations’ ..................... Delphinium elatum ‘Sunny Skies’ ............................... Delphinium elatum “True Wild Form” ........................ Dianthus ‘Cheshire Cat’ ............................................... Dianthus ‘Chomley Farran’’ ......................................... Dianthus ‘Mad Hatter’ ................................................. Dianthus ‘Queen of Hearts’ ......................................... Dianthus plumarius ‘Rose de Mai’ ............................. Dianthus ‘White Rabbit’ ............................................... Dianthus carthusianorum “Clusterhead Pink” ........ Dianthus plumarius ‘Thea Mary’ ................................ Dicliptera suberecta “Uruguayan FirecrackerPlant” Digiplexis ‘Illumination Flame’ .................................... Digitalis hybrida ‘Polkadot Pippa’ .............................. Dipogon lignosus .......................................................... Drosanthemum micans ............................................... Dudleya farinosa “Bluff Lettuce” ............................... Dudleya pulverulenta “Chalk Liveforever” ............... Eccremocarpus scaber ‘Pink Lemonade’ ...............

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Echeveria agavoides ‘Lipstick’ .................................. Echeveria colorata ...................................................... Echeveria diffractens ................................................. Echeveria imbricata ................................................... Echeveria ‘Lola’ ........................................................... Echeveria ‘Purple Pearl’ ............................................. Echium gentianoides “Tajinaste” ............................. Echium wildpretii “Tower of Jewels” ...................... Erigeron glaucus ‘Wayne Roderick’ ......................... Eriogonum grande rubescens “Red Buckwheat” ... Eschscholzia caespitosa “Tufted Cal Poppy” .......... Eschscholzia californica ‘Alba’ ................................. Eschscholzia californica ‘Apricot Chiffon’ ............... Eschscholzia californica ‘Red Chief’ ........................ Eschscholzia californica ‘Rose Chiffon’ ................... Eschscholzia californica maritima ‘Coastal Form’ .. Eucomis ‘Oakhurst’ ..................................................... Euphorbia characias ‘Dwarf’ ..................................... Felicia aethiopica ‘Tight and Tidy’ ............................. Fuchsia ‘Galfrey Lye’ .................................................. Fuchsia ‘Mrs. McDowell’ ........................................... Gaillardia grandiflora ‘Oranges and Lemons’ ......... Geranium ‘Orion’ ......................................................... Geranium ‘Rozanne’ ................................................... Geranium maderense “Ginormous Geranium” ....... Geranium pyrenaicum ‘Bill Wallis’ ............................ Geum coccineum ‘Totally Tangerine’ ....................... Geum quellyon ‘Blazing Sunset’ ................................ Gilia splendens ........................................................... Gilia tricolor “Birds Eyes” .......................................... Gomphrena globosa ‘Fireworks’ ............................... Gomphrena haageana ’Strawberry Fields’ .............. Graptopetalum paraguayense ‘Pinky’ ...................... Graptoveria ‘Crested Form’/’Fred Ives Crested’ ...... Grindelia stricta platyphylla ...................................... Hebe ‘Emerald Gem’ ................................................... Heliophila longifolia .................................................... Heliotropium arborescens ‘Alba’ .............................. Helleborus orientalis ‘Berry Swirl’ ............................ Helleborus orientalis ‘Onyx Odyssey’ ....................... Helleborus orientalis ‘Peppermint Ice’ ..................... Helleborus orientalis ‘Sparkling Diamond’ .............. Helleborus orientalis ‘Yellow Lady’ ........................... Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ .............................................. Heuchera maxima ...................................................... Hibiscus cisplatinus ‘Rosa del Rio’ ........................... Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) ‘Halo Apricot’ .................... Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) ‘Halo Blossom’ .................. Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) ‘Halo Cerise’ ...................... Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) ‘Halo Cream’ ..................... Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) ‘Halo Lavender’ ................. Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) ‘Halo Purple’ ..................... Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) ‘Mars Magic’ ..................... Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ ........................ Impatiens ‘Central Coast Rose’ ................................. Iochroma cyanea ‘Royal Blue’ .................................. Iris confusa ‘Chengdu’ “Bamboo Iris” ..................... Lampranthus ‘Pink Kaboom’ ...................................... Lathyrus odoratus ‘Annie B. Gilroy’ .......................... Lathyrus odoratus ‘Blue Shift’ ................................... Lathyrus odoratus ‘Blue Vein’ ................................... Lathyrus odoratus ‘Cupani’ ........................................ Lathyrus odoratus X belinensis ‘Erewhon’ .............. Lavandula canariensis “Canary Island Lavender” . Layia platyglossa “Tidy Tips” .................................... Lepechinia hastata “Pitcher Sage” .......................... Lessingia filaginifolia ‘Silver Carpet’ ........................ Lewisia cotyledon ‘Sunset Strain’ ............................ Lewisia longipetala ‘Little Peach’ ............................. Lewisia longipetala ‘Little Plum’ ............................... Leycesteria formosa “Himalayan Honeysuckle” ... Lilium lancifolium ‘Flore Pleno’ ................................. Limnanthes douglasii “Meadow Foam” ................... Linaria reticulata ‘Flamenco’ ..................................... Linum lewisii “Blue Flax” ........................................... Lippia repens ............................................................... Lobelia aguana ........................................................... Lotus jacobaeus ......................................................... Lupinus albifrons “Silver Bush Lupine” ................... Lupinus succulentus ‘Rodeo Rose’ ........................... Lupinus succulentus “Arroyo Lupine” ..................... Lychnis coronaria ....................................................... Lysimachia atropurpurea “Burgundy Loosestrife” Madia elegans ............................................................ Marigold ‘Day of the Dead Yellow’............................. Mimulus ‘Pamela’ ....................................................... Mimulus bifidus ‘White’ .............................................

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Mimulus bridgesii ....................................................... Mimulus guttatus (low form) ..................................... Mimulus lewisii x cardinalis ...................................... Muhlenbergia capillaris “Pink Muhly” ..................... Nemophila menziesii “Baby Blue Eyes” .................. Nepeta tuberosa ......................................................... Nicotiana alata ‘Lime Green ...................................... Omphalodes linifolia “Venus’s Navelwort” ............. Orlaya grandiflora “Minoan Lace” .......................... Orostachys iwarenge “Chinese Dunce’s Cap” ........ Oxalis hirta ................................................................. Papaver atlanticum ‘Flore Pleno’ .............................. Papaver commutatum ‘Ladybird’ .............................. Papaver hybridum ‘Danebrog’ .................................. Papaver hybridum ‘Drama Queen’ ............................ Papaver hybridum ‘Lauren’s Grape’ ......................... Papaver hybridum ‘Orange Chiffon’ .......................... Papaver hybridum ‘Pink Heirloom’ ............................ Papaver hybridum ‘Raspberry Breadseed’ .............. Papaver hybridum ‘Sugar Plum’ ................................ Papaver rhoeas ‘Falling in Love’ ............................... Passiflora actinia ........................................................ Passiflora loefgrenii x caerulea ................................ Passiflora parritae x tarminiana ‘Oaklandia’ ........... Pelargonium ‘Australian Mystery’ ............................ Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Blue Springs’ .................. Penstemon palmeri “Scented Penstemon” ............. Penstemon ‘Stapleford Gem’ ..................................... Chili Pepper ‘Numex Twilight’ .................................... Pepper ‘Purple Beauty ............................................... Phacelia campanularia “Desert Canterbury Bells” Phacelia viscida ......................................................... Phygelius capensis ‘Magenta’ .................................. Platystemon californicus “Cream Cups” ................. Plectranthus ecklonii ................................................. Puya alpestris “Sapphire Tower” ............................. Puya berteroniana “Turquoise Puya” ....................... Puya boliviensis .......................................................... Puya raimondii ............................................................ Puya venusta ............................................................... Ribes sanguineum ‘King Edward VII’ ........................ Rudbeckia hirta ‘Chim Chiminee’ .............................. Ruellia macrantha “Brazilian Rose” ......................... Salvia apiana “White Sage” ..................................... Salvia canariensis var. candidissima ....................... Salvia chiapensis ........................................................ Salvia gesneriiflora ‘Tequila’ ..................................... Salvia greggii ‘Royal Bumble’ .................................... Salvia greggii ‘Stormy Pink’ ....................................... Salvia mexicana ‘Huntington Garden’ ...................... Salvia mexicana ‘Limelight’ ....................................... Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’ ................................................. Salvia patens ‘Cabrillo Giant’ .................................... Salvia raymondii ssp. marinae .................................. Salvia splendens ‘Lighthouse Purple’ ...................... Salvia x ‘Big Swing’ .................................................... Salvia x jamensis ‘Dysons’ Orangy Pink’ .................. Salvia x jamensis ‘Primrose Pearl’ ........................... Scabiosa caucasica ‘Fama Blue’ .............................. Scabiosa caucasica ‘Perfecta Alba’ ........................ Scabiosa ochroleuca ................................................. Schizanthus grahamii “Butterfly Flower” ................ Sedum nussbaumerianum ......................................... Sedum spurium ‘Voodoo’ ........................................... Selago serrata ............................................................ Senecio stellata ‘Giovanna’s Select’ ........................ Silene asterias ............................................................ Sisyrinchium bellum ‘North Coast’ ............................ Sisyrinchium hybrid ‘Devon Skies’ ............................ Solanum ‘Jalisco’ ........................................................ Sparaxis elegans ........................................................ Tanacetum niveum “White Bouquet Tansy” ............ Tecomaria capensis ‘Hammer’s Rose’ ...................... Thalictrum rochebrunianum “Lavender Mist Rue” ..... Tigridia pavonia ‘White’ ............................................. Tomato ‘Pink Berkeley Tie Dye .................................. Trachelium caeruleum ‘Hamer Pandora’ ................. Ursinia anthemoides ‘Solar Fire’ ............................... Verbascum hybrid ‘Southern Charm’ ........................ Verbena bonariensis ‘Lollipop’ .................................. Verbena lilacina ‘De La Mina’ ................................... Viola adunca ‘Western Dog Violet’ ........................... Viola ‘Etain’ .................................................................. Viola odorata ‘Duchesse De Parme .......................... Viscaria oculata ‘Blue Pearl’ “German Catchfly” ... Yucca desmetiana ‘Blue Boy’ .................................... Zaluzianskya capensis “Midnight Candy” ...............

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Orlaya grandiflora “Minoan Lace” From Crete comes this enchanting, rarely seen, cottagey, go-with-everything annual everyone should try. Extra large, 4-5” sparkling, pure white, lace cap flower heads appear in profusion floating atop lush, ferny, emerald green foliage. To 3’ x 2’, you’ll get months of bloom, especially when you snip the blooms – so pretty in bouquets! Tough, easy, fast and a swell rest stop for butterflies and other pollinators. Self-sows = free plants! Not fussy, but best in rich, well-drained soil. Note: This is not “Queen Anne’s Lace”. Sun/Part Sun. Avg./Low water. Annual. All zones. #1261 $4.95 3+ $4.50 Geranium ‘Rozanne’ USPP #12175 Does any perennial lavish more bold, blue color over such a long period than the massively popular Mizz ‘Rozanne’? I think not! From late Spring till frost, a plentitude of intense 2” blooms fill out to 3’ (or more), trailing and mingling as they go. EASY, robust and reliable, provide decent drainage and a 1” boost of compost for massive display. Cut back to 2” tall anytime. To 18” tall. Deer resistant. Sun/Part shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 5-11. May ship dormant until May. #3024 $9.95 3+ $9.50

Viola ‘Etain’ In my opinion, this is the most valuable of all Violas! Reliably perennial, it blooms heavily Spring thru Fall across the U.S. and year around in coastal California. Enchanting primrose yellow petals beautifully edged in lavender are 1” to 1.5” across, sweetly scented and perfect for posies with dense, neat foliage. Cut back to 3” tall once in awhile and topdress with compost. Sun/Bright shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 3 -11. #1266 $6.95 3+ $6.50

Schizanthus grahamii NOT one of the modern dwarf hybrids, but an original tall, bushy and floriferous species from Chile. Incredibly showy with masses of magenta-pink, orchid-like flowers, it blooms for months in bright shade. Each flower has a fascinating erect central petal veined in red. 20” tall x 16” across, it’s wonderful in a pot (12” across). Rich soil. Self-sows! Bright shade. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #963 $5.95 3+ $5.50

Cerinthe major purpurascens “Blue Honeywort” Give a thrill to someone who claims they kill everything! Insanely easy to grow and flowering like crazy, who isn’t mesmerized by these magical blooms? I’m not even going to try to describe them! Held on a mass of arching, branchy stems to 2’ x 2’, your friend will finally discover their inner Flower Floozie! Pretty, mottled leaves and nice in pots, too (3 gal +). Self-sows freely for lots of volunteers to hand out to new converts! Check out habit photos online. Sun. Avg./Low water. Annual. All zones. #231 $4.95 3+ $4.50

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NEW! Digitalis hybrida ‘Polkadot Pippa’ Everblooming Foxgloves? It’s true! These new hybrid perennial Foxgloves bloom Spring to December! Multi-upright stems to 3’ carry charming, 2”, wide-mouth blooms – apricot-pink on the outside, spotted primrose within. EASY! Butterflies, hummers and endless cut flowers! Good, loamy soil with a side-dress of compost 1-2 times a year for superior performance. Deer resistant! Sun/ Bright shade (coast)/AM Sun/Bright shade (inland). Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 4-9. #4232 $6.95 3+ $6.50

Agastache ‘Black Adder’ Welcome, good-looking and useful for purplish blue Summer thru Fall color, this may be the best blue “Licorice Mint” you can grow! A sterile hybrid, all energy goes into pumping out a long succession of dense, 10”, erect spikes. Delivering all-important vertical presence, it’s substantial at 3.5’ tall x 2’ across. Reliably perennial, licorice scented and a bee, butterfly and hummingbird magnet! Rich, well-drained soil. Cut back to 3” in Winter. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 6-10. May ship dormant until April. #3941 $6.95 3+ $6.50

Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ LIMITED! Beloved for its humongous, 12” across snowy white flower heads, this phenomenal Hydrangea delivers all the garden drama you could wish for. EASY, undemanding and tolerant of clayish soil, heat and humidity, 4’ x 4’ ‘Annabelle’ just gets better each year, its mass of bloom almost obscuring the foliage. Long-blooming late Spring thru Summer, it thrives in full sun along the coast, as well as part shade. Cut back to 6” in Winter to Fall for best performance. Sun/Part shade. Avg./Low water. Perennial shrub USDA zones 4-10. #3893 $12.95 3+ $12.50

Scabiosa ochroleuca DROUGHT & DEER RESISTANT, bringer of bees and butterflies, practically everblooming and a good, strong perennial, you can’t go wrong with this Mediterranean “pincushion”. To 3’ x 3’, it blooms its heart out with hundreds of go-with-everything, 1.5” soft primrose blooms on a mass of multi-branching stems. Good drainage, cut back to 1” in Winter. Give 1” of compost in Spring and dead-head for continuous bloom. Self-sows! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #960 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Campanula persicifolia ‘Telham Beauty’ EXCLUSIVE! Why has this enchanting cottage garden classic become so hard to find? Beautiful, 2-3” flaring bell-shaped flowers are held outwards from 3’ tall stems. Really putting the “bell” in “bellflower,” ours bloomed from Spring till end of Summer! In our foggy town, it thrives in full sun and rich, welldrained soil. Sun/Pt. sun. Avg. water. Perennial, USDA zones 3-10. #190 $6.95 3+ $6.50

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Pelargonium ‘Australian Mystery’ EXCLUSIVE! Totally tantalizing for its high fidelity contrasting petals, we were bewitched by this new and exciting Pelargonium. Striking, pure white lower petals and intense crimson-purple uppers create a stunning display of 2” blooms from top to bottom on a dense, compact foliar mound to 2’ across. Blooming Summer till Fall, they’re best at the front of a bed. EASY as pie, this “Martha Washington” type Pelargonium is one of the best patio pot plants (at least 10” across) – just pinch back occasionally to keep compact. Well-drained soil and a twice a year side-dress of compost or feeding will keep it a happy bloomer. Evergreen and long-lived, protect from frost. Sun. Half day sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 9b-11. #4226 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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Lychnis coronaria “Rose Campion” So totally EASY to grow, even those too busy to care for a garden will succeed with this wonderful, hardy, old-timey favorite. Tolerant of hot sun to dry shade, poor soil, clay soil AND it’s deer resistant! Soft, furry, silvery foliage and a mass of silvery upright branchy stems are a perfect foil for its dazzling, rich fuschia 1.5” blooms from late Spring thru Summer. 30” x 30”. Cut back to 3” tall in Fall. Attracts butterflies. Self-sows! Great in containers. Sun. Bright shade. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #645 $5.95 3+ $5.50

Heliotropium arborescens ‘Alba’ THE most fragrant Heliotrope! Much more vigorous and longer-lived than the deep purple and dwarf forms, ‘Alba’ is a true perennial, living for many years in part shade and rich, welldrained soil. I love working near this deliciously-scented heirloom, its continuous parade of Spring thru Fall blooms give off a powerful aroma of sweet vanilla, making weeding anywhere nearby a scent-sual thrill! You’ll get plenty of starry, white-flowered, 3-4” clusters pleasingly displayed from top to bottom on a bushy, bright green mound of textured foliage. Cut back in Winter and sidedress with compost in early Spring for perfect appearance year after year. Wonderful outside a window or trailing from a container (15+ gal). Butterflies! Deer resistant! Part sun/Part shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zone 9-11 (protect from frost), annual elsewhere. Available in March. #2703 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Cuphea hybrid ‘Starfire’ (C. ignea x C. angustifolia) Tough, versatile, easy, fast and evergreen in mild climates like ours, this effervescent Cuphea (like C. ‘Strybing Sunset’, available online) is useful and cheery in a wide variety of situations. With countless charming 1” bunny-faced blooms year round and a dense shrubby habit, it’s heat and shade tolerant, too! 3’ x 3’. Rich soil. Hummingbird heaven! Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 8-10. #3282 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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Verbena lilacina ‘De La Mina’ Love bloomiferous perennials but don’t want to water? Now you can have your cake and eat it, too! Exploding into a cloud of rich lavender-blue flower clusters in Spring, this SUPER EASY, SUPER TOUGH native blooms year-round, especially with an occasional drink in Summer. Valuable for both cottagey and dry gardens or large pots, it makes a dense 3’ x 3’ mound. Tolerates CLAYISH soil. Butterflies and bees! Deer resistant! Sun/Part sun (inland). Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 7-10. #3398 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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EXCLUSIVE! Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’ THE most INTENSE scarlet red blooms I’ve ever seen on a Salvia! Eye-popping 1/2” blooms stand out against black calyxes and prominent, black, upright stems. To 30” x 30” with a compact, bushy habit, it never stops blooming here in coastal California, attracting hummers, bees and butterflies. Prune back a bit annually to maintain tidiness. Best in well-drained soil, side-dress with compost in Spring. EASY,drought tolerant and deer resistant! Hardy to 15-20° F. Big thanks to Derry Watkins of Special Plants Nursery in England. Sun (coastal)/Part sun (inland). Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 7-10. #4019 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’ USPP #18054 An almost never-ending display of 14” velvety-purple spikes reach for the sky late Spring thru Fall on this amazing big-bang-for-the-buck Sage. Such a useful size – a bushy 4’ x 30” – it fits politely between neighboring plants and makes a vibrant, vertical accent mid-bed. Pleasing heart shaped leaves clothe its stems all the way down to the base. Cut back to 8” tall in Winter. Rich composty soil. Bees, butterflies and hummers! Deer resistant! Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 7-10. #4112 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Brugmansia ‘Charles Grimaldi’ Oh, Charles! How we love you! Conjuring tropical pleasures with bountiful 12” golden-apricot flaring trumpets suspended among large, tropicalesque foliage, deliciously fragrant perfume saturates the air each evening, wafting seductively thru the bedroom window. Sigh! Fast growing to 10’ x 10’, you can train him into a tree or keep him pruned as a 4’ shrub. Do provide protection from strong wind and hottest afternoon sun for best performance. A rather heavy eater, grow in rich, well-drained soil. A twice yearly side-dress of compost keeps the foliage nice and green. Cut back by 1/3 to refresh. Sexy tip: Place a bloom in a glass of water by your bed at night! Can be grown in a 1/2 barrel container with regular feeding. Attracts hummingbirds and nocturnal moths. Deer resistant! Part sun. Avg./High water. Perennial shrub/tree USDA zones 8-10. Available in March. #2555 $9.95 3+ $9.50

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Dicliptera suberecta Don’t you want an amazingly beautiful late Summer and Fall bloomer that you never have to worry about? Forming a dense clump of velvety, 1.5” silvery-green foliage, it bursts into hundreds of long-lasting, intense, rosy-apricot, 2.5” bloom clusters irresistible to hummingbirds! Longlived, tough, drought, heat and humidity tolerant and deer resistant, it makes a fabulous edger for paths, sidewalks and even hell-strips. One of our most raved about offerings, it gets better each successive year. Deciduous in Winter but returns with vigor! To 2’ x 3’. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 7a-11. #3037 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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Lampranthus sp. ‘Pink Kaboom’ BIG FABOOSH BLOOM with ZERO MAINTENANCE, kiddos! Our recently retired propagator, Anni Jensen, planted a mysterious little start of this plant in our parking lot, which has the worst hard-pan clay soil you can imagine - and we never watered it. Quickly, it grew into a dense, rounded, 2’ x 3’, succulent leaved mound, and in Spring, it exploded into this astounding mass of these blindingly-brightest pink daisies. Thrill the neighbors, but hand out sunglasses! Although we didn’t, I would water it a bit till established. Deer resistant! Sun/Part sun. Avg./No Summer water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10. #3331 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Aeonium hierrense “Giant Houseleek” Possibly the most majestic of all Aeoniums, this multi-branching giant boasts huge, red-edged rosettes to 30” across atop thick, tropicalesque stalks to 3’ tall. After 3+ years, it bursts into a pyramidal head of starry pink blooms. EASY and low maintenance, it makes a stunning subject for a container or dryish welldrained garden. Drought tolerant. Sun. Low water. Monocarpic USDA zones 9-11. #2961 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Phygelius capensis ‘Magenta’ I’ve never been thrilled with “Cape Fuchsias” even though they’re so easy and goofproof. The flower colors were just too meh, that is, until we started growing this vivid magenta form. A refreshingly bright and shiny attention grabber for dry gardens! To 2’ x 2’, those richly colored blooms are held nicely on dark ruby stems above evergreen foliage Summer to Winter. Popular with hummingbirds! Spreads slowly by underground stems. Best show in well-drained soil with compost added and some Summer water. Drought tolerant along the coast. Cut back to 6” in Winter. Deer resistant! Sun/ Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 7-10. #3713 $6.95 3+ $6.50

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NEW! Salvia canariensis var. candidissima With its arresting, bright silvery-white (furry!) foliage and stems, this rare Salvia makes a fabulous highlight for a sunny, dry garden. Reaching 5’ x 5’ in one season, you’ll appreciate its bushy, upright habit crowned from Summer to Fall with flashy, 12” spikes of rosy blooms held in rich violet-purple calyces. EASY, deer resistant and drought tolerant, it’s best in well-drained soil with some compost added and makes for happy bees and hummers. Cut back to 2’ tall in Winter. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial shrub USDA zones 9-10. #2486 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Grindelia stricta platyphylla “Coastal Gum Plant” DROUGHT, CLAY, SAND and SALT tolerant- YES, you can have a green-allyear-round groundcovery carpet that requires scant Summer water. Tough and long lived, it won’t grow more than 6” tall, spreading to at least 3’ across with sunny yellow, 2” blooms May thru Fall. Trails nicely over a wall and makes a useful, steppable choice for parking strips. Plus, it’s a great habitat plant. The curious resin on the flower buds was used as a skin ointment and more by CA coastal Native Americans. Best with occasional Summer water. Deer resistant. Sun. Moist/Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10. #3798 $6.95 3+ $6.50

Centaurea gymnocarpa “Velvet Centaurea” Need a heat and drought loving, deer resistant, large scale groundcover? Like a “Dusty Miller” on steroids, this remarkable shrub grows 3-4’ tall and up to 8’ across (though it’s easy to prune smaller). Striking, silvery-white, filigreed leaves form a bright and showy, dense mound decorated Spring to mid-Summer with rosy lavender fluffballs held on long, white stems (good for cutting!). CLAY AND SHADE TOLERANT but do give it some room to show off. Great choice for hillsides, neglected side yards, as well as any dryish garden. Hardy to 15-20° F. Sun/Bright shade. Avg./No Summer water. Perennial shrub USDA zones 8-10. #2977 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Lepechinia hastata Heat and drought tolerant, evergreen and hardy (to 0° F), this unusual and easy Salvia relative puts on a stunning display August thru October, just when your garden may be sliding into the blahs. Plentiful, showy, 1’, upright and open spikes of voluptuous deep magenta-rose create a cloud of bloom 3’ across above silvery, mintscented, ground-covering foliage. Hummingbird favorite! Happy in poor soil with good drainage. Cut back in Winter. To 4’ x 3’. Deer resistant! Sun/Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 7-10. #1628 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Felicia aethiopica ‘Tight & Tidy’ Year around bloom and a fantastic compact habit make this one of my favorite recommendations for new gardeners, as well as everyone else! Selected by Texas nurseryman Tom Peace, ‘Tight & Tidy’ is a highly improved form of (usually 3’ tall) “Blue Marguerite Daisy” that stays a dense 16” x 36”. Bursting into a mass of rich blue daisies in Spring – it keeps going all the way to Winter when deadheaded. No straggly behavior over time, it makes a choice groundcover! Drought, clay and sand tolerant, side-dress with an annual dose of compost and cut back in Winter. Evergreen. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10, annual elsewhere. #3724 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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Anchusa azurea “Alkanet” EXCLUSIVE! You could drive a truck over this long-lived, awesome perennial without doing more harm than breaking its branches. Tough as nails, it’s heat and drought tolerant, deer and snail resistant. Bright, truest royal blue, “Forget-Me-Not” flowers display for months on sturdy multi-branching stems. When it’s done, cut back to the foliage for a second performance! Popular with Swallowtails! To 4’ x 3’. Sun/Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-10. #2600 $6.95 3+ $6.50

Euphorbia characias ‘Dwarf’ I love this dwarf form of Euphorbia characias! To 2.5’ x 3’, it’s half the size of the species and just the right size for any garden. And plants just don’t get any easier than this! Grand, 16” x 10”, bright limey-chartreuse flowering heads bring reliable late Winter and Spring thrills. Blooms till June and that luscious color combines well with so many plants. Drought tolerant, deer, pest and gopher proof! Not fussy about soil and reliably self-sows. Cut back spent spikes in Summer. Sun (coast)/Bright shade. Avg./ Low water. Perennial USDA zones 7-10. #412 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Iris confusa ‘Chengdu’ “Bamboo Iris” EXCLUSIVE! Thriving in shade and unfussy about soil, this EASY groundcovering Iris is ideal for that skinny strip alongside your house! Tough and drought tolerant, strappy green leaves spread by rhizomes to fill in a good-sized area. Exquisite, vanilla scented, 2.5”, ornate lavender blooms in Spring are displayed on branching stems – up to 75 at a time! Give a dose of compost once a year for loveliest appearance. To 2-3’ tall. Deer resistant! Hardy to 20° F. AM sun/Full shade. Low/High water. Perennial USDA zones 9a-11. #3657 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Cuphea micropetela This mad-blooming shrubby perennial is growing out of my neighbor’s 1’ across parking strip and it’s the envy of the neighborhood. Evergreen and ever-blooming, zillions of 2.5” bicolor “candy-corn” flowers adorn radiating red stems, making this the most visited-by-hummingbirds plant I’ve ever seen! Drought, clay and salt tolerant, totally easy! To 4’ x 5’, cut back to 1.5’ in Winter for a smaller shape. Sun/Part sun inland. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 7b-10. #4166 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Aristea major Majestic, brawny and beautiful at 4’ tall and 3” thick, the clubby, gentian blue spikes of this S. African Iris relative show up just in time for Mother’s Day and last several months! Architectural, SUPER tough and drought tolerant, the evergreen, upright, spiky foliage to 3’ wide lends year-round textural and vertical interest. Easy and rewarding in any garden – even parking strips. Clay and sand tolerant, give an annual 2” sidedress of compost for best show. Deer resistant and snail proof! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial bulb USDA zones 8b-11. #110 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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Geranium pyrenaicum ‘Bill Wallis’ I bet we get more positive feedback for this most floriferous of Geraniums than any other plant we grow! Delightful, purple-blue blooms present a cloud of color, 15” tall x 20” across Spring thru Fall. Fast, tough and EASY, it won’t fade away if you forget to water. Reliably perennial, it self-sows to fill in bare spots with its ever-present color. When the flowers are spent, cut back to 1” and it’ll burst right back into bloom. Rich soil. Sun/ Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-11, annual elsewhere. #440 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Muhlenbergia capillaris “Pink Muhly Grass” And the award for mind-blowing “textural-drama” goes to “Pink Muhly,” a Texas and Florida native that grows and amazes just as well in our cool, foggy climate! Renowned for tolerating heat, humidity, drought, poorly-drained clay and sand and deer resistance, this fantastic thing bursts into a 3’ x 3’ cotton candy cloud of shimmery, little, pink flowers from September to December. Guaranteed to stop any gardener in their tracks – and inspire many a front yard re-do! Foliage is a pleasant low mound of finely textured leaves. Semi-deciduous in Winter. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-11. #3195 $7.95 3+ $7.50

NEW! Calandrinia spectabilis This spectacular Chilean perennial gets my recommendation as the best, super EASY, everblooming, deer proof plant for a dry garden or difficult spot. Blooming from May to forever (mine was still in full bloom at the end of November), this robust succulent produces a continuous supply of hundreds of bouncy, bright cerise, 1.5”, single, rose-like flowers – without deadheading! Color coordinating, attractive, blue-green foliage spreads quickly into a dense, 15” x 4’ groundcover, suppressing all weeds as it grows. Do give it a home in that parking strip that looks so sad (it’s kid proof!), that blah hillside or anywhere you’d love to see continuous easy color. Cut back to 6” in Winter and add a bit of compost in Spring for perfect appearance next season. Decent drainage. Drought tolerant! Sun/Part sun (inland). Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 8-10. #1930 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Iochroma cyanea ‘Royal Blue’ EASY and nearly ever-blooming, this fast-growing relative of Brugmansia makes an excellent choice for partly shady side yards, back of the garden or draping blooms over a fence. Quickly ascending to a multi-stalked 8’ tall x 5’ across (prune for height/width or maintain as a shrub), it’s loaded Spring to Fall with large bunches of yummy purple trumpets – up to 20 per cluster! In frostfree climates you can get year-round bloom and hummingbirds love them! Rich soil with compost added. Prune anytime to 3’ tall to refresh. Once a week soaking works fine once established. Deer resistant! Part shade/ Bright shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 8-11. #4438 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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Papaver atlanticum ‘Flore Pleno’ “Moroccan Poppy” Does someone you know murder plants? THIS is the plant you want to give them to build confidence. A perennial poppy from hot and dry areas in Spain and Morocco, it grows anywhere it gets sun. Not fussy about soil, but give it some drainage. 30” tall with 3” semi-double, crepey blooms. Self-sows. Sun/ Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-10. #1931 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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Sedum spurium ‘Voodoo’ A terrific, trouble-free edger, trailer or groundcover for a dry garden! And so contrastic with an intense reddish mahogany foliage mat to 18” across. Gorgeous, rosy-red flowers appear June thru August held tight and low against the foliage. Pinch once in awhile for densest mat. Drought tolerant, long-lived, deer resistant and attracts butterflies! Sun. Avg./ Low water. Perennial USDA zones 3-11. #2140 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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Graptopetalum paraguayense ‘Pinky’ Carefree, colorful year-around foliage! ‘Pinky’ shines at the edge of a rock garden, dry garden or path with bluish leaves tipped in Mother of Pearl colors of pink,rose and lavender. 4-5” rosettes create a dense, compact mound about 14” tall and 36” across and will trail tidily over rocks. Increases itself easily for freebies when dropped leaves root and sprout new rosettes. Tolerant of neglect, excellent in containers, too, just provide well-drained soil. Sun/ Part sun. Avg./Low water. Deer resistant! Perennial USDA zones 7b-10. #1809 $8.95 3+ $8.50

NEW! Sedum nussbaumerianum “Coppertone Stonecrop” Flaunt color-contrast creativity with the unique coppery-orange foliage of this exciting, EASY succulent. Compact, trailing and groundcovery “Coppertone Stonecrop” grows to 8” tall and spreads densely to 2-3’ across, making it a great choice for filler or front of bed edger, especially when combined with colorful trailers like ruby-red Sedum ‘Voodoo’ (above). Brightest color with full sun. An annual side-dress of compost keeps it looking perfect for many years. Hardy to 28° F! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial succulent USDA zones 9b-11. #4130 $7.95 3+ $7.50

LIMITED! Crassula capitella “Red Pagoda” Instant origami! Startling, densely stacked red-edged stemlets radiate out from the base to reach 7” tall and 18” across. A super easy and fascinating small-scale groundcover, the more sun you give it, the redder it gets. Small white flowers in Summer are followed by the top leaves dropping off, which will readily root where they fall to create welcome new plantlets! Fun and unusual as an edger, in a container or hanging basket Well-drained soil. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-11. #1906 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Echeveria imbricata Delicious, 6” wide, pearly aquablue rosettes edged in pink are absolutely stunning all by themselves – but wait! They multiply by offsets within a year spreading into a glorious rounded mound to 14” tall x 30” across, transforming into a highly useful groundcover (here with Dyckia ‘Cherry Cola’, online). Summer brings arching, rosy stems and pretty little bells. Total must-have! Provide good drainage, annual compost and watch the magic unfold! Heat tolerant and hardy to 20° F. Deer resistant! Sun/ Part sun (hotter areas). Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-11. #4096 $8.95 3+ 8.50

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Aloe speciosa “Tilt-Head Aloe” LIMITED! Spectacular flower heads and large, decorative “tilted” silvery-blue-green foliar rosettes edged in pink make this “Tree Aloe” a true superstar! In early Spring/Summer, densely held red buds on 2’ cylindrical spikes open into green and white-striped flowers showing deep red stamens, creating a wonderful overall multi-colored effect. The large rosette eventually becomes elevated above a thick “tree” trunk 6-10’ tall, bearing 3-4 spikes at a time. Best in well-drained soil with an annual side-dress of compost and some Summer water for ultimate show. Hardy to the mid 20’s F. Loved by hummingbirds! Deer resistant. Sun. Avg./Low water. Succulent USDA zones 9a-10. #2970 $9.95 3+ $9.50

NEW! Aeonium ‘Sunburst’ Eye-grabbing anywhere you plant it, this Canary Island succulent creates an instant highlight at the edge of a bed, center stage in a rock garden or handsome container. Colorful carousel rosettes up to 16” across, are emerald and creamy yellow with a rose edge, held upright on base branching stems to 24” tall. Hardy to 25° F, protect during anything chillier than a light frost. Thrives in well-drained, porous soil. To 3’ across. Somewhat deer resistant. Sun/Part shade in hotter areas. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-11. #4124 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Crassula coccinea “Glowing” just begins to describe the intensity of this amazing succulent. Showy, glowy, brightest scarlet clusters are well-displayed above upright 12”- 18” stems for several months in Summer, setting the garden ablaze. Triangular leaves overlap to form a neat-o “braided” appearance. Great in containers. Good drainage and a bit of Summer water for best appearance. Cut back to a few inches tall in Fall. Hummingbird magnet! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-11. #2993 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Aeonium nobile One of the most thrilling succulents you’ll probably ever grow! Easy and drought tolerant, in bloom it reaches 30” tall with a mind-blowing bright red flower head 18” across! A sight to behold, it’s made up of thousands of densely packed starry flowers. Even before it blooms in its second year, it makes a lovely foliar rosette with thick-leaved olive-emerald petals highlighted by rosey-pink edges. Dies after blooming for several months, but leaves behind tons of seed. Loves excellent drainage, so best in rock or succulent gardens and totally awesome in a patio container (5-10 gal.)! Sun. Avg./Low water. Monocarpic USDA zones 9-10. #1754 $10.95 3+ $10.50

Graptoveria ‘Crested Form’ Syn. ‘Fred Ives Crested’ The FIRST succulent I ever came to love! EASY to grow, rare and wondrous, this crested form creates super dense mounds, 1’ tall and up to 3’ across, made up of hundreds of small, tightly packed leaves in a glorious array of sunset colors: amber, gold, lavender, and rose. Unbeatable in a container or as edging for a well drained rock, succulent or dry garden. Add a bit of compost once a year for perfect appearance. Deer resistant and drought tolerant! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 8-11. #3243 $10.95 3+ $10.50

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Helleborus orientalis ‘Peppermint Ice’ Who could possibly resist this to-die-for Hellebore? Another Marietta O’Byrne creation, the 3”, double, lotus-like blooms are edged in dark pink and delightfully veined and spotted. There’s some variability in shades of pink, but all are stunners! Bonus: the back sides of the petals are rose colored and spotted, too. A vigorous bloomer from late Winter thru Spring – it’s as tough, adaptable and deer resistant as the rest. To 2’ x 2’. Part sun/Shade. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-10. #3283 $14.95 3+ $14.50

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Helleborus orientalis ‘Yellow Lady’ Undeniably the most bountifully blooming Hellebore we’ve grown! And hey, quite the unusual color, too! A startling sight in full bloom with a mob of 3.5” extra large nodding yellow flowers displayed for several months beginning in late Winter. Foolproof, drought and clay tolerant, deer resistant and practically indestructible, producing more flowers every year. Part sun/Shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 4-9. #4351 $9.95 3+ $9.50

Helleborus orientalis ‘Berry Swirl’ Beautiful flower form and color saturation painstakingly bred by Marietta O’Byrne. Luscious cherry to orchid 3” blooms are colorful on both sides of the petals, so they’re enjoyable from above as well as below. Imagine how pretty these would be underplanted with perennial sky blue “Forget-Me-Nots” Myosotis palustris (online). Like all Hellebores cut the foliage down to the ground in Winter for maximum bloom. 20” x 24”. Part Sun/Shade. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-10. #3615 $14.95 3+ $14.50

Helleborus orientalis ‘Onyx Odyssey’ Double Hellebores make gardeners a wee bit rabid, and double black Hellebores, well doubly so! This drool-worthy variety bred by Marietta O’Byrne of Eugene, OR gives us chills, with huge 3” blooms sporting 15-20 petals each! Slate purple to near black, the pendant blooms hold their color for 3 months or more — wow! Spring foliage is dark purple, too. Considered the best double black variety around. Tough as nails, evergreen, long-lived, clay and drought tolerant and deer resistant. 2’ x 2’. Part sun/ Shade. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-10. #3314 $14.95 3+ $14.50

Helleborus orientalis ‘Sparkling Diamond’ Ignore them, neglect them — even abuse them — heroic Hellebores are unbreakable, returning every year in late Winter and early Spring despite clay, snails, heat, cold, deer and drought. Flawless ‘Sparkling Diamond’ is one of the heaviest bloomers – I counted 41 simultaneous blooms on a single plant last season. Double, greeneyed, lotus-like, 3” blooms. Compost yearly. 20” x 30”. Part Sun/Shade. Avg./ Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-10. #4219 $14.95 3+ $14.50

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Fuchsia ‘Galfrey Lye’ Luminous “fairy lantern” blooms suspended from amazingly long stems makes this one of my favorite Fuchsias! Fast growing into a graceful 4’ x 3’ shrub with arching, wine-red stems, it blooms year around in our mild climate and starts flowering early in USDA zone 8. Best in rich soil with a Spring side-dress of compost. Evergreen (in zone 9-11) and choice for lighting up a partially shady corner. Cut back to 2’ tall anytime to refresh. Hummers! GALL MITE RESISTANT! AM Sun/Bright shade. Avg. water. Shrub USDA zones 8-11. #4091 $8.95 3+ $8.50 Impatiens sodenii ‘Central Coast Rose’ NOT your common garden Impatiens but a perennial year-round bloomer (if protected from frost). Of mysterious origin, this tetraploid hybrid has been bouncing around So. Cal for decades and we’re happy to finally offer it. To a bushy 4’ x 3’, 2.25” brilliant magenta blooms are sterile, so no unwanted seedlings. Hardy to 30° F. AM Sun/Shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 9b11. #4416 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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NEW! Fuchsia ‘Mrs. McDowell’ EXCLUSIVE! Have you sworn off old-fashioned Fuchsias for fear of the dreaded Fuchsia mite? Now you can un-swear! TOTALLY MITE FREE and super bloomiferous, this Victorian-looking strong, sturdy upright shrub won’t disappoint! The dense 4’ x 3’ form cheerfully blooms all year, offering an amazing number of delightful 2” pendulous flowers with flaring upcurved bright pink sepals atop opulent purple double corollas. Easily trained into a tree. Long-lived. Rich soil. Hummers galore! Sun/Bright shade. Avg. water. Perennial shrub USDA zones 9-10. #4183 $8.95 3+ $8.50

EXCLUSIVE! Senecio stellata ‘Giovanna’s Select’ “Tall Cineraria” Remember those glorious 3’ tall Cinerarias, so pretty and useful in the shade garden? Sadly, they’ve been replaced by miniature versions not suitable for much more than a party favor. Growing to a proper 3’ tall, ‘Giovanna’ has been chosen for her blue and purple blooms. An excellent choice for a difficult-to-grow-anything-in shade garden. Not fussy about soil,but even more fab in rich soil. Self-sows! Shade/AM sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10, annual elsewhere. #1265 $6.95 3+ $6.50

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Salvia mexicana ‘Limelight’ The electric color combo of rich purple 2.5” flowers and vibrant lime green calyces held on a mass of upright 12” spikes make this one of our most lusted after Salvias. A big fellow and late bloomer, ‘Limelight’ grows up to 6’ x 6’ to steal the show from August to January. Dramatic even prior to bloom with densely held, deep blue-green heart shaped foliage. Cut back hard in Winter/early Spring to promote bushiness. Can be cut back in Summer for shorter stature, side-dress with compost in Spring. Hummers! Good cut flowers! Root hardy to 20° F. Deer resistant. Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Perennial shrub USDA zones 8-10. #926 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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Salvia x jamensis ‘Dyson’s Orangey Pink’ We’re charmed by this super bloomy Sage introduced by English nurseryman William Dyson. Originating from high altitude hybrids of S. greggii and S. microphylla in Mexico, it’s a hardy all season bloomer bearing 1” flowers in an unusual shade of salmony-pink. With a compact, 3’ x 3’ habit, it’s EASY in welldrained, composty soil, needing little water once established. Cut back to 6” late Winter/ early Spring. Deer resistant! Hummers! Hardy to 14° F! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 8 -10. #4217 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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NEW! Salvia chiapensis “Chiapas Sage” I’m a huge fan of this Salvia because it gives year-round bloom here in coastal CA. Easy and long-lived with plentiful rose-fuchsia flowers on many graceful stems, you get lots of garden sparkle and movement. Oval foliage forms a dense, solid mound that looks great at the edge or corner of the garden. Long-blooming container subject (15+ gal)! 3’ x 3’. Rich, well-drained soil. Cut back anytime to refresh. Hummers! Deer resistant! Hardy to 20° F. Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 8-10. #2029 $7.95 3+ $7.50

NEW! Salvia x ‘Big Swing’ THE WINNER of the most intense blue flower contest goes to this terrific Salvia hybrid, reared by everyone’s favorite Salvia-ologist, Betsy Clebsch! Lots of strong, branching spikes rise to 2’ above the handsome foliage mound, flaunting those electric sirens of sapphire Summer to Fall. Densely clumped, big, velvety, bright emerald, almost tropical leaves add foliar and textural interest anywhere it’s planted. Do provide rich, well-drained soil and cut back in Winter. Butterflies and hummers. Deer resistant! To 4’ x 3’. Sun/ Part shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 8-10. #4440 $8.95 3+ $8.50

NEW! Salvia splendens ‘Lighthouse Purple’ Awesome garden performance! An ongoing supply of luscious upright 12” spikes create an unforgettable show early-mid Summer to frost above a multi-branching and bushy base of glossy blue-green heart shaped foliage. Violet-purple tubular flowers to 2” long held in large deep plum-purple calyces form thick, densely packed spikes (photo shows early bloom) to 5” across! Fast and easy to 3’ x 2’. Plant one or plant a mass – you’ll be impressed! Loamy, composty soil. Hummers. Deer resistant! Hardy to 30° F. Sun/Half day sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones (9b?)-10a, annual elsewhere. #4401 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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Salvia patens ‘Cabrillo Giant’ Everyone swoons for the ultra royal blue flowers of Salvia patens and now, who can possibly resist this more garden-appropriate sized variety with – bonus! – extra big 2.5” blooms? I know I can’t! Boasting upright branching stems, it quickly reaches 4’ tall x 3’ across to put out a strong show of that glorious color Summer to Fall. Oh, how the hummingbirds will smile! Big thanks to Ernie Wasson, former garden manager at Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz. Prefers well-drained soil with an annual side-dress of compost. Cut back to a few inches in Winter. Deer resistant. Sun/Part shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 6-10. #4363 $9.95 3+ $9.50

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Salvia x jamensis ‘Primrose Pearl’ TOTALLY EXCLUSIVE! Last year, we collected and grew out seed from Salvia ‘Dyson’s Orangey-Pink’ which may or may not have crossed with other Salvias in the nursery. Big smiley faces all around at the great range of new colors, one of our favorite offspring being this one, with clear light primrose yellow blooms. As abundantly blooming as its parent, its cloud of 1” blooms comes in handy when conjuring up color combos and, of course, it’s great in moon gardens. Compact and tidy to 3’ x 3’, it’s another easy, long-lived, long-blooming, drought tolerant, front-of-bed perennial. Hummers, yes! Deer, no! Well-drained soil with some compost mixed in. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 8 -10. #4439 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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NEW! Salvia greggii ‘Stormy Pink’ First appearing as a chance seedling in the garden of intrepid nurserywoman Derry Watkins, ‘Stormy Pink’ is a superb cultivar creating a profusion of 1.5” blooms in an unusual shade of smoky pink backed by dark plum calyxes. That may sound wimpy, but trust me, this simple to grow Sage is a real stunner in full bloom! To 3’ x 4’ with small, evergreen leaves, it blooms late Spring thru Fall. Cut back in early Spring to maintain a dense, bushy shape. Best in well-drained soil. Side dress with compost annually. Hummers! Deer resistant. Sun/Part sun inland. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones (7?) 8-10. #4020 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Salvia gesneriiflora ‘Tequila’ Crazy vivid fire-engine red, velvety blooms, striking black stems/calyces and vigor eventually lead Salvia fans to crave this knockout Mexican native. Though it can reach 10’ x 10’, chopping it back to 1’ tall after bloom keeps it about half the size. Flamboyant and filled with tasty nectar, the 2.5” flowers brighten up the garden late Summer thru Winter. Fast-growing and surprisingly hardy, it returns from temps as low as 16° F. Tolerates clay but best with an annual side-dress of compost. Hummers! Deer resistant. Sun/Shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones (8?)9-11. May ship dormant until April. #2043 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Salvia raymondii ssp. mairanae LIMITED! Elegant quilted olive foliage overlaid by a bluish sheen and purple undersides are the lust-worthy feature of this rare “Bolivian Mountain Sage.” Densely held, they completely obscure the branches! To 4’ x 4’ and blooming mid-late Summer thru Fall, numerous bright Fuchsia flowers contrast handsomely with those pretty leaves. Rich soil. Stunning in a large container (20+ gal). Deer resistant. Cut back in early Spring. Part shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 9b-11. #4441 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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Delphinium elatum ‘Dusky Maidens’ Created and hand-pollinated by the experts in Delphinium breeding, the Dowdeswell family of New Zealand, these are the most OUTRAGEOUS Delphiniums you can grow! HUGE and extra large flowered, they’ll form multiple spikes on sturdy stems to 6’ tall with a spread of 4’ across. Repeats bloom Spring thru mid-Summer, especially if you cut spent spikes. Not mildew prone or wimpy, they’re reliably perennial, returning with vigor each Spring. Glamorous ‘Dusky Maidens’ boasts yummy mulberry colored flowers centered with dark fuzzy “bees”. Grow Delphs in loamy soil and side-dress with 1-2” of compost several times a year for perfection! Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zone 3-10. #3360 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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NEW! Thalictrum rochebrunianum Other than never giving it any water, you can’t kill this lovely Delphinium elatum Delphinium elatum Japanese native. Thick, sturdy, ‘Sunny Skies’ ‘Purple Passion’ upright stalks to 6-7’ tall burst Magnificent Dowdeswell bred Dowdeswell bred, huge spikes of sensainto huge clouds (3’ across) tional electric purple blooms contrasted ‘Sunny Skies’ melts our hearts of lavender-pink flowers with clear white eyes take our breath away! with, as you would guess, gloriin June. Some say it’s best Enchanting growing here with heirloom ous sky blue blooms! Classic and rose ‘Robin Hood’ (coming soon!), I’m elegant, you get massive, to-die-for massed, but my single plantings never fail to impress. excited to use it with orange, yellow and cut flowers! Don’t worry, they’re Deciduous but returns each purple bloomers this year. Or go all pur- repeat bloomers and you’ll only encourage new spikes! Cut back ple with Campanula latifolia ‘Blue’ (p. season. Rich, loamy soil. 13), Geranium ‘Bill Wallis’ (p. 7), Gera- to 6” tall and ply with a layer of Deer resistant! Sun/Part sun. nium ‘Orion’ (p. 5). Throw in a pop of compost to refresh anytime. Ours Avg. water/Moist. Perenyellow to make it come alive! Cut back to even bloom in Winter here at the nial USDA zones 4-10. May 6” when spent. Bait for snails. Sun/Part nursery. To 6’ x 4’. Sun/Part sun. ship dormant until March. sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones #1057 $8.95 3+ $8.50 3-10. #4227 $8.95 3+ $8.50 3-10. #4236 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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Alcea ‘Mars Magic’ “Hollyhock” The big, single, ultra-red blooms of this ‘Spotlight’ perennial Hollyhock (bred in Germany) put the zow in my zowie, and the pow in just about any garden! Easy and multi-stalked, imagine these with white roses or alongside a white picket fence. Upstanding in the cottage garden or even in a formal, hedge-y type garden. Always plant in good composty soil and cut back whenever to refresh. 5-8’ and 4’ across. Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 4-9. #4135 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Unlike the familiar (biennial) singlestemmed Alcea rosea, these new ‘Halo’ and ‘Spotlight’ hybrids live for years, bloom Summer thru Fall and, best of all, present 5-10 bloom spikes at a time! You get a more robust, fuller plant, 5-8’ tall x 4-5’ across with lots more bloom power! Plus, they’re much more rust resistant with foliage that extends to the base of the stalks. Though they are certainly clay soil tolerant, they’ll be showier in loamy soil with a twice a year side-dress of compost. Cut them back to 6” in the Fall and anytime to refresh. More hollyhocks online!

Alcea ‘Halo Cerise’ “Hollyhock” How pretty is this maroon centered rosey-pink variety? So long blooming and healthy, you can plant it alongside a walkway for months of enjoyment and top-of-the-line hummingbird activity! Hollyhocks can be grown in containers too, like the one pictured above, happy as a clam in a 20 gallon pot. To 5-8’ tall and up to 4’ across. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #4087 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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Alcea ‘Halo Cream’ “Hollyhock” Though it’s named ‘Halo Cream’, this lovely lady is really icy yellow, a color that enchants paired with cottagey whites, pinks and blues like white Cosmos ‘Snow Puff’ (online), pink Dianthus ‘Rose de Mai’ (p. 6) and long-blooming, soft blue, shrubby Ceanothus ‘Gloire de Versailles’ (p. 47). Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #4099 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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Alcea ‘Halo Apricot’ “Hollyhock” Unusual cherry-eyed, single apricot blooms are absolutely lovely! Amazing massed with Delphinium elatum ‘Royal Aspirations’ (p. 9), Tanacetm niveuem (p. 5) and highlighted with Scabiosa ochroleuca (p. 31) and deep maroon foliar accent Heuchera ‘Melting Fire’ (online). Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #3772 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Alcea ‘Halo Lavender’ “Hollyhock” Another single color we loved so much, we were growing it from cuttings (!) before we discovered seed had suddenly appeared in the trade. Beautiful combined with fellow hollyhock ‘Halo Cream’, Euphorbia characias ‘Dwarf’ (p. 36) and Digitalis purpurea ‘Apricot’ (online). To 5-8’ tall and 4’ across. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #4247 $7.95 3+ $7.50

NEW! Alcea ‘Halo Purple’ “Hollyhock” A new lipsmacking color we can’t get enough of! Rich vibrant plum-purple with a violet eye, we partner it with Nicotiana ‘Lime Green’ (p. 41) and lavender Thalictrum rochebrunianum (p. 44) – ooh la la! To 5-8’ tall and 4’ across. Sun. Avg./ Low water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #4265 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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EXCLUSIVE! Verbena bonariensis ‘Lollipop’ How excellent! A new DWARF version of the much-loved, big-bang-for-the-buck garden essential, Verbena bonariensis. Now you can use it in the front of your beds or mid-bed or in containers, since it’s such a useful size at only 2’ x 3’. Nice and bushy with a rounded form but you still get that same incredibly long bloom season – from Spring to December! One of the best butterfly plants, it’s also popular with hummers and so very EASY, low maintenance and pest free. Drought tolerant, too, but lovelier with some Summer water and an annual side-dress of compost. Cut back to 6” in Winter. Deer resistant! Full sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 7-11. #4013 $6.95 3+ $6.50

Passiflora parritae x tarminiana ‘Oaklandia’ What happens when you combine one of the rarest, hard-to-grow Passifloras with a vigorous, super easy, heat-loving species? THIS is what! Appearing throughout Summer, stunning, outward facing, carmine-red flowers handily reach 5” across. A fuzzy white throat and lime green reverse up the fun factor. Well-endowed with attractive, evergreen, palm-sized foliage, it’ll reach 20’ in a few years - so give it room to climb (and cut back by a third annually). Perfect for quickly covering a chain-link fence, it lasted thru a week of 32° temps at our nursery. Rich soil for health and vigor. Gulf Fritillary host plant. Sun/Part shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 9b-11. #4024 $12.95 3+ $12.50

Asclepias syriaca “Virginia Silk” Intensely fragrant, tough, showy, longlived and tolerant of poor soil, this is the EASIEST milkweed you can grow! Divinely scented of lilac, plentiful 4” spherical clusters appear in Summer atop 3-4’ upright stems. A nectar source for many butterflies, especially Monarchs! Spreads by rhizomes, so it’s best placed where that won’t be a problem or in a large container. Native to much of the US. Drought tolerant and deer resistant! Sun/Part shade. Avg./Low water. Deciduous. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. May ship dormant. #3487 $8.95 3+ $8.50

NEW! Passiflora loefgrenii x caerulea RARE & EXCLUSIVE! So RARE and spectacular and since it’s crossed with commonly grown “Blue Passion Flower” (P. caerulea), it’s also EASY to grow and blooms mid-Summer thru Fall! Displaying long lavender-blue reflexed petals, a gorgeous tricolor corona and purple spotted stigmas, these 4” blooms are exquisite! COOLNESS FACTOR: the blooms are suspended from stems that curve upwards for an exotic effect! Fast-growing to 15’ in one season. Hummers! Evergreen! Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Perennial vine USDA zones 9-10. #3258 $9.95 3+ $9.50

Passiflora actinia LIMITED! “Sea Anemone Passionflower” Fragrant, psychedelic purple, violet and white filaments for visual eye candy and delicious, fragrant and rounded golden fruit for snacking! This is one of the best Passionflowers for growing with very little sun. Blooms to 3” appear late Spring thru Summer. Fast growing to 15’, its unusual 2” oval shaped evergreen leaves create year-round interest. Quite frost tolerant, gardeners report it returning from 20° F. Best in loamy, composty soil. Expect lots of Gulf Fritillaries! Sun/ AM Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10. #2982 $12.95 3+ $12.50

Buddleja davidii ‘Ellen’s Blue’ At only 5-6’ tall and 4’ across, this shorter ‘Butterfly Bush” is easier to place in the garden than larger varieties. Found as a chance seedling in Ellen Hornig’s garden (owner of the now closed Seneca Hill Nursery), this butterfly and hummingbird favorite blooms June to October with an endless supply of fruity scented, violet-blue spikes studded with bright orange eyes. A cinch to grow, provide decent drainage, an annual side-dress of compost and cut back severely in late Fall. Deer resistant! Sun/Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial/Shrub USDA zones 5a-9b. Cannot ship to OR, WA. #4047 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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BUTTERFLIES Asclepias speciosa ‘Davis’ EXCLUSIVE & LIMITED! Undeniably gorgeous in leaf and bloom, everyone who can should grow our native perennial “Showy Milkweeds” as they are a host for western Monarch butterflies. This distinctive ‘Davis’ variety is easier and more vigorous than the species, and we love the silvery, downy foliage. Thrives in poor, dry, well-drained soil as well as regular garden soil. FRAGRANT flower clusters 4-5” across of velvety pink and white star-flowers appear late Spring to late Summer, then goes deciduous. But don’t worry, it will return next Spring with more stems. IMPORTANT: May look terrible in a 4”pot and ships dormant until June. Water it a bit the first year and don’t fret if it disappears. Once established, you’ll be delighted with the fruits of your patience. Deer resistant and drought tolerant! Sun/Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #3811 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Ceanothus × delileanus ‘Gloire de Versailles’ LIMITED! Can you get any better than a Spring-thru-Fall blooming Ceanothus? A fast growing, beautiful, loosely rounded shrub and butterfly magnet, it gives a continuous display of fragrant, powder blue, 4-5” panicles, well-displayed on reddish stems. Cut spent blooms for non-stop flowers, or leave them for the showy clusters of red berries (good in arrangements). Another East-West Coast hybrid, it’s happy in a range of soils and temps. Drought tolerant, though most glorious in rich garden soil with regular water. A choice anchor in a mixed garden, it can grow up to 8’ x 6’. Cut back to 2’ in late Fall or early Spring to maintain a bushy shape. Deer and salt resistant. Hardy to 0° F. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial shrub USDA zones 6a-10. #4233 $9.95 3+ $9.50

Ceanothus x pallidus ‘Marie Simon’ Such a useful shrub and yet, hardly known! An East Coast - West Coast Ceanothus hybrid, ‘Marie Simon’ is easy going, cold hardy, tough and adaptable to both clay soil and poor soil. How nice that it blooms repeatedly from Summer thru Fall with a profusion of fluffy, scented, light pink, 3” panicles on showy, contrasting, wine red stems that remain interesting even when it goes deciduous in Winter. With a nice, bushy habit, it’s great in a mixed bed, dry bed or filler in a rose garden. It can reach 5’ x 5’ but you can cut it back hard in Winter for a shorter silhouette. Butterflies! Deer resistant! Hardy to 5° F. Sun/Part sun. Avg./Low water. Shrub USDA zones 6a-10. #2917 $9.95 3+ $9.50

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Puya raimondii LIMITED & EXCLUSIVE! Extremely rare and endangered, this ancient marvel, common name “Queen of the Andes,” is the largest bromeliad in the world. Plant geeks from near and far made the pilgrimage to see one of these wonders going into bloom at Berkeley’s UC Botanical Garden last Spring. In its 24th year, the 10’ x 8’ Yucca-like base of radial, slender foliage birthed its spectacular bloom spike, which can reach 30’ in height! 10,000+, 2” white flowers appear in progression up the stalk from June to September. A true phenoma of the natural world, this native of the highlands of Bolivia and Peru blooms only at maturity, after which the plant will die, yielding up a million or more seeds for (hopefully) future generations. Hardy to 20° F, it’s as easy as any other Puya in temperate climates, but do provide very good drainage. Google this rare offering to learn so many more fun facts and ogle the images! Deer resistant! Sun. Low/Avg. water. Monocarpic succulent USDA zone 9b -10. #4442 $24.95 3+ $24.50

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Puya venusta If you’ve got room in a succulent or dry garden, you must devote some space to this thrilling Bromeliad! Textural and architectural, the silvery-white compact clump of serrated rosettes to 40” tall (spreading to 5’ across) commands adoration, even if it never bloomed – but it does, after 4-5 years! Stunning blue-purple blooms displaying electric green stamens emerge from large red pine-cone like clusters held high (to 3’) above the foliage on stiff, upright stems from late Winter to Summer. To-die-for! Well-drained, fertile soil for perfect presentation. Great in a large container, too! Hardy to 20° F. Deer & snow proof! Drought tolerant. Sun. Avg./ Low water. Perennial USDA zones (8) 9-11. #2137 #12.95 3+ $12.50

Puya boliviensis LIMITED & EXCLUSIVE! When “the drought to end all droughts” hits us here in CA, we’ll be ready with this extremely rare and endangered Puya, which exists almost entirely on the moisture of coastal fog in its native habitat, the Atacama Desert, the driest place on earth. Blooming after 10 years (and each year thereafter as it’s perennial), bright lime blooms glow on many sturdy upright branchy spikes held above a 3’ clump of spiny rosettes. To 6’ tall in bloom and 5’ across. Good drainage. Hummers. Protect from frost. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9b-11. #4443 $12.95 3+ $12.50

Puya alpestris Not a creation of Photoshop! The huge blooming spike above is a 3 year-old in our Spring garden. I call it our “personal-sized” Puya, reaching only 3-4’ tall. The stout spikes amazed visitors who asked “Is it real?” Unearthly, metallic-turquoise blooms 2” across are highlighted with bright orange anthers. Nectar-seeking hummers perch on sterile stems that jut out between flowers. The low-growing, silvery-green mound of sharply hooked leaves keep the deer way. EASY in well drained soil, can be grown in a large container. Hardy to 15-20° F. Occasional Summer water for best appearance. Sun. Low water. Perennial USDA zones 8b -11. #1956 $12.95 3+ $12.50

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Puya berteroniana One of the most astonishingly beautiful plants to grace our planet! Spectacular 2-3’ long and 1’ across pineapple-y shaped spikes are densely studded with 1½” waxy metallic blooms of the most unearthly bright emerald turquoise. 6-10’ tall in bloom (year 6-8). Spreading slowly by offshoots, the 3’ spikey silvery rosettes work well as a security barrier. Totally deer proof, plant in well-drained soil with occasional Summer water for best show. Hardy to 20°F. Sun. Avg./No Summer water. Perennial USDA zones 8b-11. #883 $12.95 3+ $12.50

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Anisodontea ‘Strybing Beauty’ EXCLUSIVE! Beautiful, EASY and loooong blooming, no one has been able to identify this South African member of the Mallow family, shared with us by the San Francisco Botanical Garden. The showy, deep emerald, 5” across fig-like leaves are impressive, eye-catching and rust free - then you get all those cheerful Hollyhock-like flowers from late Spring to Winter! A good 3” across and bright pink adorned with a cherry eye, the blooms are well-displayed from top to bottom for great garden impact in a jiffy. Fast growing to a bushy 5’ x 4’ in several months, provide good soil and an occasional annual side-dress of compost for primo performance. Cut back to 1’ in Winter to refresh. Cold tolerance is untested but I’m guessing it’s hardy to mid 20’s F. Sun/Part sun inland. Avg. water. Perennial shrub USDA zones 9b-10. #4436 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Eccremocarpus scaber ‘Pink Lemonade’ EASY, fast growing and perfectly well-behaved in bright shade or 1/2 day sun. Filling out to 6’ x 8’ in a few months to make a solid screen of elegant, deep green, ferny foliage, it’s loaded all Summer with 1.5” smoochy-lipped, tubular, pink and yellow blooms – a thrill for neighborhood hummingbirds! Works well on a trellis or even in a large container, cut it back to 2’ tall in Winter for fresh growth. Self-sows for freebies! Best in well composted, loamy soil. Hardy to 15° F. Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 8-10. #4220 $6.95 3+ $6.50

Plectranthus ecklonii Here’s where you can think ahead and plant this wonderful shrub now for Fall bloom. Every year, I always look forward to its abundance of large, exquisite, 1’ blue-purple flower spikes with their long, swooping stamens. Very long-lived and sturdy, it’s a handsome guy, even when not in bloom with its bushy habit and large, lush, rich green, heart-shaped leaves. Very easy and fast-growing to 6’ x 4’, cut it back to 10” in Winter for best bushiness next season. Rich, well-drained soil. Butterflies and hummers! Deer resistant! Half day sun. Avg. water. Perennial Shrub USDA zones 8-10. #1861 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Begonia ‘Gene Daniels’ EXCLUSIVE! Not your grandmother’s Begonia but a big shrub (cane) Begonia reaching 6’ x 6’ in a couple of years. Choice for frost free porches, patios and tropical settings, it’s crowded from top to bottom with huge, red-edged, lop-sided, heart shaped leaves to 1’ long, glossy-ruby on the reverse for an intriguing two-tone effect. With some sun, the leaves darken up to a stunning almost blue-black color. Pretty, loose clusters of pink flowers appear almost year-round. Heavenly in a large container (25+ gal). Rich, well drained soil. Hardy to at least 30° F. Created by Santa Barbara Begonia expert Rudy Ziesenhenne. Hardy to at least 30° F. Part shade/Bright shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 9b-11. #3744 $12.95 3+ $12.50

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Carnations Meet John Barrington of Somerset, England – the sweetest of gentlemen and the world’s most sincere Carnation devotee.

Passionate about recapturing the long-stemmed Carnations of old, John has made it his life’s work to bring the romance and intense fragrance back to his favorite heirloom.

Dianthus ‘Cheshire Cat’ “Perpetual Carnation” Like a blast from the past, wild and wondrous ‘Cheshire Cat’ was reincarnated by John Barrington to resemble similar “Bizarre” varieties grown in the 1800’s. Large, richly clove-scented blooms (to 4” across) sport pink base petals flecked and streaked with deep, cherry crimson. To 30” x 30” with long, sturdy, arching stems – just imagine the cut flowers! Stick one in your chest pocket to draw the comments! Carnations, like all Dianthus, love drainage, so grow on the edge of a bed for extra vigor and best show. Side-dress with compost several times a year and cut back to 6” anytime to refresh. Sun. Avg. water. Perenial USDA zones 6-10a. #4152 $12.95 3+ $12.50

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NEW! Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Chomley Farran’ The only remnant available in the U.S. of the Carnations beloved by plant breeders of the 1700s and 1800s. Sadly, there used to be over 200 of these striped varieties – called “Bizarres” – now lost to cultivation. We’re happy to help preserve this fantastic purple and rose bi-color, bearing 2.5” scented flowers. Branching, footlong stems are perfect for hanging baskets. Cut flowers to die for! Rich, well-drained soil. Sun/Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 6-10a. #2214 #12.95 3+ $12.50

Dianthus ‘White Rabbit’ “Perpetual Carnation” THE favorite of our wonderful, long-time marketing manager and catalog co-creator Elayne Takemoto, ‘White Rabbit’ takes the prize for best and most swoonworthy fragrance of all our old-fashioned Carnations: sweet, softly clove-scented – not too spicy – with fruity notes, sez Elayne! Pure white and 3.5” across, we love the unusual, curled petals. Held atop arching stems to 18” tall, like all Perpetual Carnations, flowers appear almost year-round if you cut spent blooms. Side-dress with compost twice a year for maximum blooms. Cut back to 6” anytime to refresh. Another from John Barrington. Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 6-10a. #4153 $12.95 3+ $12.50

exclusive! Dianthus ‘Queen of Hearts’ “Perpetual Carnation” The deliciously rich, romantic scent of John Barrington’s ‘Queen of Hearts’ is certain to melt the heart of even the grouchiest soul. Luscious frilly double scarlet 4” blooms on long branching stems – perfect for cutting – appear mid-Spring thru Fall and the more you cut, the more you get for bouquets or for melting hearts! To 20” x 20”, it’s best to grow them on the edge of a bed or in a large container (10+ gal). Provide rich, well-drained soil and side dress with compost once or twice a year for maximum bloom. Cut back to 6” tall anytime to refresh. Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 6-10a. #4151 $12.95 3+ $12.50

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Zaluzianskya capensis “Midnight Candy” Beware – the heavenly fragrance of this rare South African perennial may be highly addictive! As the sun goes down, maroon buds open into a profusion of innocent looking white pinwheels. If you’re in proximity, the fragrance is powerfully delicious, like sweet cake fresh from the oven. Best and longer lived in a container, it’ll reach 12” x 12” and flower over a long period. Cut back to 4” tall for a second round of bloom. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA 9-11, annual elsewhere. #1135 $6.95 3+ $6.50

Lobelia aguana Extremely rare and wonderful! And a generous gift from our friend Mark Delepine, who acquired this extremely rare Lobelia at a SF Botanical Garden sale. Sadly, the Garden lost its specimen the next year, but lucky for us Mark was able to collect seed of this easy and amiable Central American perennial. Exuberant in habit, it reaches a base branching 5’ x 5’ in 2 years. Hundreds of well displayed, exotic and bearded 2” flowers jut out on prominent stems up and down numerous upright stalks almost year-round with the heaviest bloom in Summer and Fall and plenty of blooms continuing thru Winter. Pretty, evergreen, linear foliage. Ours is hugely happy in well-drained soil with an annual 2” side-dress of compost. Can be cut back to 2’ tall in Winter to contain growth. Hummingbird heaven! Sun/PM sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-11. #3826 $8.95 3+ $8.50

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Sparaxis elegans Much admired in our Spring demo gardens, few plants fly out of the nursery as fast as this stunning, tough and EASY S. African bulb! Each year, it spreads out a little to bear more and more of these sexy, 2”, violet-centered, bright orange blooms with their cool, central dotted-line ring. To 12” x 24”, the dense, strappy foliar mound goes to sleep in Summer, to return reliably every Spring. Found growing in CLAY in its native habit with NO SUMMER WATER, it’s a resilient character, but most rewarding in rich welldrained soil. Easily divided to share with friends! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10. #2642 $9.95 3+ $9.50

Nepeta tuberosa Adored by our native bees, as well as honeybees and bumblebees, this unusual Catmint from Spain and Portugal creates a striking mass of vertical drama all Summer long! Plentiful 2’ tall spikes of densely packed flowers open from violet calyces to create an appealing two-tone effect. Increases in beauty each successive year! Tuberous rooted, it goes dormant after bloom with no Summer water but returns with rains. Attractive wooly green foliage. To 4’ across, cut back in Fall. Cats are not attracted and it’s deer resistant and drought tolerant! Sun/ Part sun. Avg./No Summer water. Perennial USDA zones 7-10 (6 if protected). #720 $7.95 3+ $7.50

Begonia boliviensis ‘Santa Cruz Sunset’ Have you grown this new variety of Begonia yet? It’s a must-have! More compact and floriferous than the species, it blooms non-stop late Spring thru Fall, easily bearing 100 flaming tangerine-red 3.5” flaring blooms at once. Breathtaking planted 2 or 3 to a large container, it was bred to be heat and sun tolerant, rain proof and drought tolerant once established. Spectacular in a hanging basket. Hummingbirds! Rich, well drained soil. Tuberous rooted and Winter deciduous. To 2’ x 2’. Sun/AM Sun. Avg. water. USDA zones 7b-10. #4187 $9.95 3+ $9.50

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NEW! Eucomis ‘Oakhurst’ With sensational ruby-burgundy 2’ wide rosettes – I’d grow this “Pineapple Lily” even if it never bloomed! But, bless the garden gods, look what it does in mid-late Summer! Thrilling, upright, ruby stalks present scented, starry pink blooms opening from magenta buds. Each year brings more spikes – up to 10 at a time. Cut flowers last 3 weeks in a vase! Well-drained soil amended with compost and regular water is all it asks for. Unconfirmed reports say this Eucomis survived USDA zone 5 Winters. Deciduous. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones (7?) 8-10. #4158 $9.95 3+ $9.50

Tigridia pavonia ‘White’ Amazingly, these incredibly EASY, large-flowered bulbs are not more commonly available! With 4”, upward facing blooms, dense mounds of Spring foliage and terrific reliability, they return each season to bless us with more flowers each Summer! This rare variant boasts pure white flowers. All they need is well-draining soil and a bit of compost in Spring. Great in containers, bulbs can be easily over-wintered indoors. Goes dormant, needing no water after bloom. To 14” x 24”. Sun/Part sun inland. Avg. water/No Summer water. Bulb USDA zones 8a-11. May ship dormant until May. #3232 $9.95 3+ $9.50

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Angelica stricta ‘Purpurea’ Ultimate garden presence! Big, bold and luscious tropical looking leaves in deep ruby-black arch out from the base to stretch 3-4’ across. Bursting up thru the center, huge crimson boat-shaped buds are followed by pretty 5” mauve umbels that color shift to violet-purple. A totally elegant “must have” and easy in rich soil. Blooms first year if Spring planted. Butterflies and self-sows! Sun. Avg. water. Biennial USDA zones 5-11. #1618 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Cobaea scandens “Cup and Saucer Vine” Large storybook blooms almost year-round! So fast growing, “Cup and Saucer Vine” will cover a 25’ chain link fence in one season! Fantastic, 3.5”, flaring, purple bells sporting long, sexy stamens create a massive bloom display that’ll be much admired by neighbors. Attractive, deep green, heart-shaped foliage. Give it room to grow, rich soil and stand back! Hummers! Cut back in Winter for bushiest appearance next year. Full sun/ Part shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10, annual elsewhere. #269 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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Hibiscus cisplatinus “Rosa del Rio” I’m the #1 fan of this very rare but very easy Hibiscus. Fast-growing to 5’ x 5’ in its first year, I love its strong, densely branching, thick, ruby stems, handsome blue-green foliage (see online) and most of all, the ethereal beauty of its extra large 5”, almost translucent blooms. Close inspection reveals prominent velvety cherry anthers! But wait, there’s more: this amazing evergreen shrub blooms like crazy JUNE to NOVEMBER! All you need is enough space, fairly well-drained soil and an annual boost of compost each Spring. I cut ours back in Winter – it bounces right back! Hummers! Sun. Avg. water. Shrub USDA zones 9-10. #2502 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Drosanthemum micans EXCLUSIVE! Whoa! What an outrageous bloomer! Practically smothering itself from mid-Spring thru Summer, this rare South African wonder-perennial is a show stopper even from a distance! Hundreds of 2 ¼” red-tipped, silky yellow, starry flowers just keep coming and can even repeat in Winter. With a 30” x 3’ compact form, it’s an excellent heavy-hitter for dry, rock and succulent gardens. Well-drained soil a must. Annual side dress of compost doesn’t hurt. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 8-10. #3014 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Echium wildpretii “Tower of Jewels” One of the coolest plants we can grow on the West Coast! Other-wordly, conical clusters of reddish-pink flowers reach 8’ and are deer proof, bug proof and drought tolerant! Blooms in year 2 but in the meantime you get an impressive 30” across foliar rosette. Loved by hummers, self-sows for years of enjoyment! Poor dry soil ok, but no clay. Sun. Avg./No Summer water. Biennial USDA zones 9-11. #385 $8.95 3+ $8.50

Begonia ‘Little Brother Montgomery’ Intensely ornamental, “Little Brother Montgomery” (named for blues artist Eurreal W. Montgomery) may be the showiest Begonia we’ve seen! Veined and edged in purply-blue-bronze, the star-shaped leaves are stunningly spattered in brightest silver. Bushy in habit, it can grow up to 4’ in the ground, though it’s prettier kept pruned back to 30”. You can grow it in a container, of course, which allows you to bring it indoors in Winter if you live in a frosty climate. Do grow in rich, well-drained soil and protect from drying wind and sun. Shade/Bright shade. Avg. water/ Moist. Perennial USDA zones 10-11. #3929 $7.95 3+ $7.50

NEW! Tecomaria capensis ‘Hammer’s Rose’ It’s a BUSH! It’s a VINE! And it’s so EASY, my dog could grow it! A lovely variety introduced by late plantsman Gary Hammer, is also less aggressive than the species. Easily pruned into a 4-6’ shrub or left on its own as a rambling vine or quickie privacy screen (to 16’ x 6’), it’s loaded with chubby 6” upright clusters of 2” rosy-apricot tubular blooms, Summer thru Winter. Lush, evergreen foliage! Tolerates extreme heat and drought, and deer resistant, too. Not fussy about soil, but some compost makes everything better! Hummers! Sun/Part sun. Avg./Low water. Vine/Shrub USDA zones 8-10. #4399 $8.95 3+ $8.50

NEW! Oxalis hirta ‘Pink’ Heads up, color connoisseurs! Get your fix when you probably need it the most – from Fall thru Spring, when this ebullient, well behaved South African bulb smothers itself in 1” yellow-throated, super-vivid rose-magenta blooms. Oooh! Great combined with succulents and choice in a container. Pretty, clover-like leaves. Deciduous after it finishes blooming, it requires no Summer water and pops back up with the Fall rains. To 6-10” tall x 2’ across. NOT AT ALL INVASIVE! Hardy to 20° F. Sun/AM Sun. Avg./No Summer water. Bulb USDA zones 9-10. #2587 $7.95 3+ $7.50

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Sweetest Sweet Peas Lathyrus odoratus ‘Cupani’ The most fragrant of all Sweet Peas and a piece of horticultural history! After discovering this beautiful and intensely scented wild Sweet Pea growing near his monastery in Sicily, Father Francis Cupani sent seeds to England in 1699, making it the first ever cultivated Sweet Pea of record. A massive bloomer, it retains its original fabulous scent. More heat tolerant than all the others and great in containers. Self-sows! Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #1471 $5.95 3+ $5.50

Lathyrus odoratus x belinensis ‘Erewhon’ 25 years in the making from breeder Keith Hammett, ‘Erewhon’ blows our minds with reverse bi-coloration! Blue-purple “wings” and pink-lavender “banners” are sure to get your heart thumping! Sweetly fragrant, a bit of shade brings out the richest colors for those in hotter inland areas. Self-sows! To 8’ tall. Sun/Part shade. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #3369 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Lathyrus odoratus ‘Blue Vein’ Unusual for its lovely shade of orange and fascinating for the refined blue veining that develops on the petals as they age – this new Sweet Pea is truly one to covet. Just introduced, you can bet you’ll be the first in your garden club to grow it! Wouldn’t it be something on a trellis behind blue Delphiniums (p. 9)? Bred by Keith Hammet. To 6’. Part shade. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #3937 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Lathyrus odoratus ‘Blue Shift’ Something wondrous and new in Sweet Pea Land! Color shifting blooms! Another wonderous Keith Hammett creation, each flower begins life a rich violet purple and then transitions, like a watercolor, into blue. Even in a vase! Plentiful scented blooms grace stems to 8”. Absolutely enchanting! Plant your Sweet Peas in rich soil with compost added, give them something to climb and make sure to cut some for a friend! Self sows!!! Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #3936 $4.95 3+ $4.50

Lathyrus odoratus ‘Annie B. Gilroy’ Blessed with vibrant color and exceptionally strong fragrance, this heirloom (1907) sweet pea also boasts heat tolerance and a long bloom season. Like ‘Cupani’, it can be planted as late as April. Flowers are a bit smaller, but the deliciously sweet old-time scent is more than a fair trade-off. BEST cut flowers, self-sows to return each year! 8’ tall. Rich soil. Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #3122 $4.95 3+ $4.50

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Tons more Papavers Available Online! Papaver commutatum ‘Ladybird’ Our most popular Poppy! Unbeatable for adding “pop” to your Spring garden with brilliant, true red blooms. I adore the low, neat foliage and tidy, well-behaved habit, 12-18” across, bearing 15 or more 3” blooms at once! Dazzling when massed and choice in a container (5 gal.+) and Spring-a-licious partnered with “Baby Blue Eyes” (p. 6). Deadhead for longest bloom. Full sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #771 $5.95 3+ $5.50

Papaver ‘Pink Heirloom’ With frilly, pink, centifolia rose-like blooms, shorter 30” stature and more than the usual blooming stems, ‘Pink Heirloom’ is a lovely way to flaunt your girly power. Trés romantique partnered with Gilia tricolor (p. 16) or Cynoglossum amabile (online). Self-sows. Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Cannot ship to WV. #793 $5.95 3+ $5.50

Papaver ‘Drama Queen’ Stunning and beyond my wildest dreams, ‘Drama Queen’ opens into lusciously rich, purple-streaked ruby blooms with shaggy edges highlighted with showy white stamens and a lime green ovary. The blooms are 4-5” across on a plant 3-4’ tall. For the Drama Queen in all of us! Rich soil. Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Cannot ship to WV. #1242 $5.95 3+ $5.50

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Papaver rhoeas ‘Falling in Love’ How sweet and romantic are these Poppies? 3” across and semi-double, they bob and sway on slender, upright stems for months. Color is variable but almost all are red and white or pink and white. Self-sows, so you can see many of its variations next season. Rich soil. Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #2369 $5.95 3+ $5.50

Papaver ‘Sugar Plum’ Papaver ‘Lauren’s Grape’ Frilly, double and delectable! Totally luscious purple blooms We’re nuts about this fabulous glow violet in the sun – who large-flowered Poppy. Deep can resist this large-flowered violet centers radiate out into wonder?! Introduced by Lauren a multitude of feathery-edged, Springer, co-author of fun-tolavender-to-purple petals. To read ‘Plant-Driven Design’, the 5” across, they make the most flowers are up to 5” across on dazzling cut flowers (burn the long stems above yummy, bluestem tips before placing in grey foliage. Guaranteed to light water). 3-4’ tall. Self-sows! Sun. up your garden! 3-4’ tall. Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Cannot ship to WV. Cannot ship to WV. #782 $5.95 3+ $5.50 #2913 $5.95 3+ $5.50

Poppies are a cinch to grow, and most self-sow to thrill us again and again each new season! For best show provide them with full sun, average water and rich soil and grow only the smaller ones in pots, as the taller ones want to be in the ground.

As hardy annuals, they are only available thru mid-April and do best when planted in cool weather. If you order late, don’t despair! They’ll bloom, possibly with less flowers, but will selfsow to give you lots of new babies next Spring!

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