Annie's Annuals and Perennials Spring 2014 catalog by Annie's Annuals

MOTHERLAND Saving our seed heritage

For the past 10 years or so, we’ve often found ourselves disheartened to discover that our only seed source of a favorite variety has decided to stop offering it. As plants go out of style or are bred to be much more dwarf in habit (the better to fit on delivery trucks), this scenario is happening more and more often. Sadly, we’re not able to predict which varieties will get the axe – this year or next. Finally, this past year with your ongoing support, we were fortunate enough to be able to add on a new section to our nursery – what we affectionately call “Motherland”. Filled with large seed mothers of varieties we would be heartbroken to see vanish, we’re hoping to prevent the possible extinction of some of our most beloved rare treasures and cottage heirlooms. We dream of being able to keep more than a few of these seed strains alive, so we can continue offering them to our gardening friends, now and in the future. So BIG THANKS everyone! We really couldn’t have done it without you! If this is the first time seeing one of our catalogs, do know that this is THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG, a tiny sampling of more than 2,000 varieties we currently grow. Discover all the rest, plus useful tips and

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Viola ‘Frizzle Sizzle Blue’ Positively profuse bloom, super ruffly flowers plus richest lavender and purple coloration with exquisite veining makes this our most popular pansy. Incredible in a container, with its tidy, compact, 9” x 10” habit, it smothers itself in big, 2.5”, curly-swirly blooms. Remaining compact – it’ll bloom for months, and if you snip spent blooms you keep getting more. Sensational in little vases or put them on your salad or drinks – they’re edible! Can be overwintered in our mild climate. Rich soil. Sun/Part shade. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #2320 $4.95

We offer well-established plants in fat, 4” square pots. Our plants are removed from their pots, wrapped in moist material and bagged. They are then placed back in their pots and secured by our custom inserts. We prefer our larger size to the long, thin containers commonly

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Viola ‘Molly Sanderson’ Good Golly! Introducing Ms. Molly – a reliable PERENNIAL black Viola that blooms Spring thru Fall in our mild climate. Recently immigrating from Ireland and the UK, this rare, sweet-scented, compact, evergreen spreader bestows plentiful 1.5”, charcoal-black flowers accented with a petite gold eye. Grow as edging in a part-shade area, in hotter areas, cut back after bloom for an encore as weather cools. Cool in containers – goth posies! Edible, too. Sun (coast)/Bright shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 5-9. #4084 $6.95

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videos and lovely slideshows of our gardens on our website. While you’re there, sign up for our fun and droolworthy emails. If you’ve never ordered from us, we’d like you to know we grow our plants the old fashioned way, mostly from seed, in the wind, rain and sun, so they are hardened off when they arrive at your door. We DO NOT use growth regulating hormones (so common with large scale growers) which extend shelf life but often lead to disappointing results in your garden. Our plants arrive with a nice, chubby root ball and healthy foliage carefully packed in a 4” pot. Now, time to sit back, put on your fuzzy slippers and savor another season of garden inspiration!

Viola ‘Whopping Purple Whiskers’ Whoa! Generally we’re not enthralled by giant flowers on short plants, and that was the case until we tried these phenomenal “cat-faced” Pansies. HUGE, 2.5” across, intensely whiskered blooms of velvety purple and white caused us quickly to forget our bias! Free flowering over a long period (deadheading extends it even more) on a compact form, 9” tall x 10” across. Wonderful in pots and purr-fect for the kiddies! Rich soil for amazing show! Edible! Sun. Avg. water. Annual. Available in March. #4224 $4.95

used by mailorder nurseries. Those slimmer pots conserve nursery space and reduce shipping costs but may result in slower plant recovery and growth after transplanting. With a more natural, spreading root pattern, our plants will thrive and delight you with their high success rate!

Digiplexis ‘Illumination Flame’ NEW! THE big, new, exciting introduction to the gardening world this year will knock your socks off! 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 6 years in the making (thought to be impossible) 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 and instead puts all its energy into blooming continuously from Spring thru Fall! And even though 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, rich 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! A ferny or dark foliaged companion would be swell. You get both with long lived black Chervil – Anthriscus sylvestris ‘Raven’s Wing’ (online) or black foliaged Angelica stricta ‘Purpurea’ (p. 51). 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

NEW! Fuchsia ‘Galfrey Lye’ Luminous, eye-catching blooms suspended from amazingly long, slender stems makes this one of my favorite Fuchsias! And it’s GALL MITE RESISTANT! 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. An abundant bloomer, the lovable 3” “fairy-lantern” flowers display white-blushed-pink tubes and sepals encircling smoky carmine petals, the color contrast making them noticeable even from a distance. Best in rich soil with an annual Spring sidedress of compost. Evergreen (in zone 9-11) and choice for lighting up a partially shady corner. Can be cut back to 2’ tall anytime to refresh, it bounces back fast. Hummers! Bred by Dr. Peter Baye. AM Sun/Bright shade. Avg. water. Shrub USDA zones 8-11. #4091 $9.95

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Fuchsia ‘Mendonoma Belle’ Highly recommended by Janis and Rodney Bergquist of the American Fuchsia Society, this is another completely GALL MITE RESISTANT Fuchsia bred by mite-resistant master breeder Peter Baye. A big, bushy and vigorous landscape shrub, 6’ tall and 4’ across, it’s a low maintenance beauty and an exuberant year around bloomer in lowfrost climates and Spring thru Fall where it’s chillier. Particularly showy against deep green foliage, the handsome and plentiful, vividly colored carmine and deep purple 2” blooms bring a hummingbird invasion! Can be pruned as a hedge or to contain growth. Evergreen in USDA zones 9-11. Rich, well drained soil for top-of-the-line appearance. Sun (coastal)/Part shade. Avg. water. Shrub USDA zones 7b-11. #4193 $8.95

Iochroma cyanea “Blue Trumpet Flower” EASY and practically everblooming, 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 and width or even maintain as a shrub), it’s loaded Spring to Fall with yummy purple trumpets – up to 20 per cluster! In frost-free climates you’ll get year around bloom and hummingbirds! 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. #4100 $8.95

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Dianthus plumarius ‘Thea Mary’ TOTALLY EXCLUSIVE! Named after my beloved aunt, this is my favorite selection of long-lived, old fashioned and deliciously scented D. plumarius. So charming and cheerful (and easy!) you get a mad burst of bloom in Spring with a multitude of 2”, cherryeyed, single, pink blossoms on 6-8” stems. Cutting spent flowers will greatly prolong bloom time. Cut back foliage to 3” in Summer for a second flowering. In Fall, cut back again for perfect appearance next Spring. Dianthus love drainage, so do plant on the edge of the bed or in a container (5+ gal) and delight them with a 1” side-dress of compost in Spring and Summer and watch what happens! Pretty, weed-suppressing, blue-green foliage and sweet cut flowers! To 14” x 18”. Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #4089 $6.95

Eschscholzia californica ‘Apricot Chiffon’ My favorite Spring color combination! You just can’t beat the alchemy between this radiant poppy and the harmonious blue of Penstemon ‘Blue Springs’ (right). Gorgeous, 2.5”, semidouble, apricot-blushed-peach blooms unfold en masse around a dense, 14” x 14”, feathery mound of soft green foliage. Flowering for up to 2 months, just 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

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 gardens and containers. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 6-10. #818 $7.95

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

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Papaver ‘Raspberry Breadseed’ NEW! 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. #796 $4.95

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

Petunia exserta EXCLUSIVE! How Wild! From Brazil comes this incredibly rare species Petunia – in 2007, only 14 plants were found growing in a single location. Thanks to horticultural super-geek Joseph Tychonievich for letting us in on this extraordinary find! A profuse bloomer, long, vivid red tubes open into exotic 2.5” flowers Summer to Fall. Easy and fast with a 2’ x 2’, upright, bushy form. Overwinters in mild-Winter climates. Hummingbird pollinated. Rich soil and cool in containers (5+ gal). Sun/AM Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 9b-11, annual elsewhere. #3809 $6.95

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Papaver atlanticum ‘Flore Pleno’ Does someone you know murder plants? THIS is the plant you want to give them to build their confidence. A perennial Poppy from the hot and dry areas of Spain and Morocco, it grows anywhere it gets sun.Not fussy about soil, but do 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

Eschscholzia californica ‘Alba’ Elegant creamy white blooms are borne in profusion on this long-blooming California Poppy. And that touch of cream, softer than a bright white, makes them combine with any other color so easily! Self-sows! Full sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-11, annual elsewhere. #152 $5.95

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! Selfsows for new plants each successive Spring! Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #716 $4.95

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 mid-April. #451 $4.95

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Lupinus regalis ‘Gallery Yellow’ Everyone loves Lupines, but those glorious story-book Lupines we see in gardening magazines fail to thrive here in our mild-climate (and foggy!) coastal California. And so we adore the Gallery Series of Lupines, with their robust flowering habit (photo shows one plant) - dense, elegant bloom spikes to 3’ tall, compact habit to 3’ across, handsome palmate foliage and good mildew resistance. And they’ll return each Spring for at least 3-4 years. Do plant in rich, well-drained soil. Cut spent spikes to keep new ones coming and cut back in Winter (or anytime) to refresh. Side-dress with 1-2” of compost in early Spring and again in Summer for showiest show. Deciduous. Deer resistant. Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #2670 $7.95

Alcea rugosa “Yellow Fig-leaved Hollyhock” It’s amazing these wonderful “Figleaved” Hollyhocks are not more widely known and grown! So rewarding and lovely with 4”, single, primrose yellow blooms appearing all Summer into Fall on an upright, bushy and many-stemmed vertical form. A long-lived background accent you can squish into a jam-packed cottage garden and it will still rise above its neighbors to lift your eye and your heart year after year. Rich soil for best show. Butterflies! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #503 $7.95

Viscaria oculata ‘Blue Pearl’ Another terrific annual that appears to have disappeared from the seed world! We are determined to keep it around for the future 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, bringing charm and movement to the garden. Pinch spent flowers to prolong bloom. Best in rich soil right in front of your garden or in a container. Wonderful cut flowers! Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Available in March. #1478 $4.95

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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. Excellent as a front and center always-in-bloom mainstay of your garden. 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

A chorus of COLOR It’s wonderful when your plants thrive and flower beautifully. Take that to the 10th power when you enjoy a chorus of harmonious bloom and color with armloads of cut flowers for the table! This vignette from last Spring’s gardens also featured Echium plantagineum (left, p. 25 ), Geranium ‘Rozanne’ (foreground, p. 32) and Asperula orientalis (online).

Geranium pratense ‘Mrs. Kendall Clarke’ One of the loveliest Geraniums - and for some reason, quite hard to find. An easy, vigorous bloomer, the good sized, 1.5”, lavender-veinedwith-white flowers are held upright all Summer above handsome, finely divided foliage. One of the taller hardy Geraniums, it’ll top 2’ x 3’, making an attractive clump as it continues to bloom. An effective mixed planting filler, cut it back to refresh. Pretty in front of yellow or apricot roses. Side-dress with compost in Spring for heaviest bloom. Clay tolerant. Self-sows. Sun/Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #439 $8.95

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. Long blooming and rust resistant. Heart-melting cut flowers, cutting makes them bloom longer – mine are in bloom as I write this in December! Now you know they can overwinter, too. Rich soil. Mildew and rust resistant! Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #2824 $5.95

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

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Silene dioica A year-round bloomer here in coastal CA, I rely on this longlived, effortless perennial every Spring for its bright pink color and height – hard to come by in Spring perennial land. Fast to bloom, you’ll get a lotta flowers on branching stems above a hearty 18” clump of spoon-shaped leaves. Cut back after bloom for repeat flowering and to prevent excessive reseeding. Rich soil for best performance. To 30” x 30”. Butterflies! Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 5-10. #978 $6.95

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 $4.95

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Scabiosa caucasica ‘Fama Blue’ One of the Top 3 best perennials and the backbone of bloom in my gardens! An EASY and reliable “flower machine,” the violet-scented, HUGE blooms to 4” across are studded with white pins held atop sturdy stems to 3’ tall – fab for cutting. Blooms late Spring to Summer or Fall with deadheading. Cut back to 2” tall in Winter. A mildew-free bee and butterfly magnet! Deer resistant! Sun/Part shade (in hotter areas). Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #958 $7.95

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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

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Myosotis palustris “Water Forget-Me-Not” Yes, this is a perennial Forget-Me-Not and much finer of form than the annual varieties. Lush, dense, foliar mats spread to 2’ across to spill over the edge of a bed. Bountiful, baby-blue blooms to 1’ tall appear for several months – then cut it back, serve up a bit of compost and presto! Another round of bloom! Splendid under and in front of roses. Sun to part shade along the coast and part to bright shade in hotter climates. Self-sows, too! Part sun/Shade. High/ Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. Cannot ship to CT, MA. #2739 $6.95

Delphinium elatum NEW! ‘Purple Passion’ Different than the Delphinium shown in the top photo, ‘Purple Passion’ is a new variety bred by the world’s best Delphinium experts in New Zealand. Much more vigorous, longer-lived, mildew resistant and better with each successive year, you’ll love this electric purple giant! To 6’ tall, 4’ across and multi-spiking, I guarantee an incredible show. Just grow in loamy soil and side-dress with compost in Spring and Summer for huge spikes and to-swoon-for cut flowers. Cut back to 6” when spent for repeat bloom. Bait for snails when small. Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #4227 $8.95

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 these bouncy, 2” blooms with their super clear, lemon-yellow and pure white scalloped petals. Perfection in any Spring garden and, in California, it’s an important nectar source for the Checkerspot butterfly. Also ever-so-pretty and California- iconic combined with Nemophila menziesii “Baby Blue Eyes” (p. 6). To 14” x 18”. Rich soil is best. Sun. Avg./Low water. Annual. All zones. #581 $4.95

LIMITED! Centaurea cyanus ‘Blue Diadem’ “Blue 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 old-fashioned 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

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Geranium ‘Orion’ NEW! Omigosh! We were so impressed with our first trial of 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 selfsown seedlings. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #4213 $8.95

Scabiosa caucasica ‘Perfecta Alba’ Large, frilly blooms on long, tall stems (ideal for cut flower arrangements) brighten up the garden and keep coming Spring thru Fall if you deadhead. If they’re not crowded, you’ll easily get 10-20 blooms at a time and lots of butterflies. Do 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

Dianthus plumarius ‘Pinkerton’ TOTALLY EXCLUSIVE! Wow! This is what I call a Dianthus! And what a difference from those wimpy ones you find at the box store and in “garden centers” these days! Hundreds of deliciously fragrant double pink blooms smother the dense blue-green foliage for months and you can keep them coming till Fall by removing spent blooms. Long lived, do side-dress with compost in early Spring and Summer for amazing performance! Cut back to 1” in Winter. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #3660 $7.95

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Laurentia axillaris ‘Blue Stars’ I love to plant frothy, long-blooming ‘Blue Stars’ in Spring so it keeps the edges of my bed pretty after other bloomers have faded. Lovely, lavender stars burst out like fireworks atop ferny foliage. Flowers last 2 months, then cut back for 2nd bloom. It’s not a native, but can be planted in Summer for Fall bloom and in Fall for Spring. 12”x 12”. Rich soil. Selfsows! Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Short-lived perennial USDA zones 9-10, annual elsewhere. #1376 $6.95

Eschscholzia californica ‘Purple Gleam’ Just the right poppy to combine with Springtime blues, whites and primrose yellows. Dollops of 2.5” single lavenderrose flowers open into flared, painterly flowers in fine array above a mound of 14” x 14” ferny foliage. Deadhead for extra long bloom! Self-sows. Full sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10, annual elsewhere. #158 $5.95

Platystemon californicus “Cream Cups” Love potion for Flower Floozies! Irresistibly charming, each flower on this bountiful CA 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

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Clarkias! 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

Clarkia concinna “Pink Ribbons” Like a cloud of butterflies, this shorter, profusely blooming Clarkia makes a great edger for both sun (on the coast) and part shade. To 10” x 20”, mix it with other spilly CA natives like “Baby-BlueEyes” (p. 6), tuck in front of shrubs or in mixed containers. Fascinating, 1 ¼”, silky, pinwheel flowers. Rich, well-drained soil. Self-sows. Deer resistant, drought tolerant. Sun/Shade. Avg./No Summer water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #249 $4.95

Clarkia amoena ‘Aurora’ Gorgeous, 6”across clusters of peachblushed, cup shaped blooms appear en masse on this non-dwarfed CA native wildflower. To 3’ tall and 2’ across, it blooms May till July or more, making you feel so accomplished when all you did was plant and forget! Tolerates poor dry soil and glorious in average, well-drained soil. Self-sows and is an amazing cut flower. Deer resistant and drought tolerant! Sun. Avg./No Summer water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #1508 $4.95

reaches 30” x 30”, displaying a profusion of 2” cherry 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

Clarkia rubicunda ‘Shamini’ EXCLUSIVE! Technicolor pink-edged, carmine-rose blooms, 2” across, make a brilliant display atop upright, branching stems to 3’ x 3’. Super long-blooming as well, add some compost to your soil and watch these Clarkias go spectacular! Useful in neglected areas, pair with Nigella hispanica (online) as they’ll both self-sow to repeat bloom every season without any extra care and look smashing while they’re at it! Deer resistant and drought tolerant! Sun. Avg./No Summer water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #1879 $4.95

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Layia gaillardioides “Woodland Tidytips” Blooming its heart out from Spring into Summer, California native “Woodland Tidytips” displays a gay profusion of sweetly scented, bright golden-yellow, 2” blooms - a most important nectar source for the endangered Bay Checkerspot butterfly. Creates a bushy mound 18” x 24”, choice for cascading over the front of a bed. EASY, deer resistant and self sows. Self-sown plants survive on only Winter rains. Sun/Part sun (inland). Avg./ Low water. Annual. All zones. #3176 $4.95

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. Drought tolerant. Sun. Low/No Summer water. Perennial shrub USDA zones 8-11. #906 $7.95

NEW! Eschscholzia californica ‘Red Chief’ “Red California Poppy” Who makes the perfect companion to all its fellow natives on this page? Why ‘Red Chief’ California Poppy of course! 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 its handsome mound of 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

Linum lewisii “Blue Flax” NEW! 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 needed once established. Perennial USDA zones 5-10.#615 $6.95

Lupinus succulentus “Arroyo Lupine” Probably the easiest Lupine you can grow and perfection combined with “Woodland Tidytips” (above). Plant this beautiful CA native in good soil and it’ll easily reach 3-4’ tall in a jiffy, bearing tons of fragrant, rich purple and violet, 8” spikes for several months. Pretty Lupiney leaves a plus! Here along the coast, it’ll drop its seeds to grow and bloom again (with water) in Summer. Deer resistant and drought tolerant! Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #2942 $5.95

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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, ever so decorative and happy stuck in rock walls, these natives of California and Oregon 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

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NEW! Lewisia cotyledon ‘Sunset Strain’ or ‘Sunset’ With richly saturated apricot petals blushed with gold, ‘Sunset’ Lewisias deliver the ultimate gardener’s thrill - surprise! Such delight 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

NEW! NEW! 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

Lewisia cotyledon LIMITED! ‘White Splendor’ A good bloomer with larger blooms, pristine ‘White Splendor’ is a heart melter. To about 6” tall and wide in bloom, with a rosette of spatula shaped succulent leaves to 10” across, I like to think of my Lewisias as pets and plant them in 6” to 8” clay pots (lots of gravel added) so I can enjoy them close-up on my patio table. Lots of joy from these little guys! A great choice for you high elevation folks! Drought tolerant, exceptionally deer resistant. Sun/AM shade inland. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. Available in March. #2435 $7.95

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Did you know we offer more species of California natives than just about anybody? Visit our website to see our “Totally Useful Plant List” with over 300 sensational natives! Collinsia species ‘Purple’ “Purple Chinese Houses” Luscious, rich purple pillars of Chinese pagodas! This rare version of the California native “Chinese Houses” differs in its more abundant floral display, saturated purple color and deliciously decorated throat. Base branching with so many upright stems to 18” tall, it’s fun and beautiful and attracts bees and butterflies. Fairly deer resistant, too! Give it good garden soil and cut back for repeat bloom. Self-sows. Drought tolerant. Part sun. Avg./Low water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #272 $4.95

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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

Lupinus albifrons “Silver Bush Lupine” So much bloom with so little water! This “Silver Bush Lupine” is planted in our awesome propagator Anni Jensen’s “Zero Summer Water” parking strip, where it blooms Spring thru August. The mass of purple spikes sit atop knockout shimmering silvery foliage. Infertile, well-drained soil. Does well in a large container and is a host for the endangered Mission Blue Butterfly. Deer resistant! Sun. Low/No Summer water. Perennial USDA zones 8-10. #636 $9.95

Penstemon palmeri Native to L.A., San Bernardino and Inyo counties, as well as the arid Southwest, beautiful Penstemon palmeri LOVES HOT AND DRY gardens and does well in our average water, coastal garden here at the nursery, too. Sturdy 3-5’ upright spikes emerge from the base to hold masses of large, 2”, deliciously grape scented, flaring, pink blooms with yellow throats and dark veining, all to lure bumblebees and hummers to their nectar. Creates a spectacular stand to 5’ across (especially in harsher Summer areas). Somewhat clay tolerant. Deer and rabbit resistant! Sun. No Summer water once established. Perennial USDA zones 5-10. #822 $7.95

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Camissonia bistorta ‘Sunflakes’ Fantastically bright and cheery, CA native “Sunflakes” delivers a sensational Springtime show. Incredibly vibrant, 1.25” cups of gold virtually smother the 10” x 3’ mound of slender foliage. A super striking companion for bloom-at-the-same-time Phacelia campulanaria (below), both deserve a spot in every native garden. Look closely for the curious, single balloon-like anther on each flower. Most prolific in rich, well drained soil and excellent in containers. Drought tolerant. Aquilegia eximia “Serpentine Columbine” Sun. Avg./Low water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #176 $4.95 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

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Phacelia campanularia Rarely do we gardeners get to feast our eyes on such vivid, gentian blue eye-candy! Our beloved CA “Desert Bells” really puts out with a flourish of delightful 1.25” upward facing bells held atop branchy, red stems in Spring. With pretty, low, blue-green, clumping foliage and a tidy 14” x 14” silhouette, it’s best and happiest at the edge of the bed. Bumblebees! Provide good drainage. Self-sows. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg./ Low water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #3748 $4.95

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 midApril. #599 $4.95

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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

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TOTALLY EXCLUSIVE 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 around! 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 and 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. Deer resistant. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-10. #3838 $5.95

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 Eyed-Grass” 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 $8.95

NEW! Eriogonum grande var. rubescens “Red Buckwheat” This hard-to-find, choice and goof-proof evergreen “Buckwheat” from the Channel Islands thrives on neglect and 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

Brodiaea laxa ‘Queen Fabiola’ THRIVING IN HEAVY CLAY, sun or shade, needing no Summer water and happy under oaks, this carefree “plant and forget” native bulb will live long and prosper in any garden situation. To 12” tall, lovely, 2”, sky-facing, purple-blue trumpets appear in Spring above leafless stems. A wonderful scented cut flower you won’t find at the florist. Summer dormant. Deer resistant! Sun/Shade. Avg./NO Summer water. Perennial Bulb USDA zones 7-10. May ship dormant until July. #3704 $7.95

Eriogonum umbellatum polyanthum ‘Shasta Sulfur’ LIMITED! A perfect edger/groundcover for dry gardens and possibly the best “Buckwheat” for maintaining year-around good looks! Handsome, silvery-edged, sage green leaves form a tidy, compact, evergreen mound to only 1’ tall and 2’ across. Smothering itself in brightest lemon yellow clusters late Spring till end of Summer, it’s an amazing pollinator magnet. Heat tolerant, long-lived and reliable, provide some drainage and occasional water for showiest show. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-9. #4066 $8.95

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NEW! Asclepias speciosa ‘Davis’ EXCLUSIVE & LIMITED! Gorgeous in leaf and bloom, everyone who can should grow our native perennial “Showy Milkweeds”! A host for western Monarch butterflies, this distinct ‘Davis’ variety is easier and more vigorous than the species and we love its silvery, downy foliage. Thrives in poor, dry, well-drained soil as well as regular garden soil. FRAGRANT flower clusters 4-5” across of velvety star-flowers appear late Spring to late Summer, then goes deciduous. Don’t worry, it’ll 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. water/Dry. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #3811 $8.95

Ribes sanguineum ‘Claremont’ LIMITED! An absolute “must-have” for almost any garden! Ribes ‘Claremont’ bursts into glorious, mouth watering display beginning in February and lasting thru April. Remarkably large 4-6” flower clusters dangle like richly colored lanterns with their rosy-red and pink tubular flowers adored by hummers, especially so early in the season. To 8’ tall and 4’ across with a pleasant vase shaped habit and handsome maple-like leaves, it can be pruned back to 1’ tall between May and September. VERY adaptable to drought and CLAY, it thrives in rich garden soil. Side dress with compost in Fall for best show. Birdies love the small blue-black berries in Summer. Deer resistant! Sun/Part shade on the coast/Shade inland. Avg./Low water. Shrub USDA zones 6-10. #3717 $9.95

NEW! 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 off and on from Spring thru end of Summer. Thriving in well drained, 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. #3215 $8.95

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 $7.95

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Dudleya brittonii “Giant Chalk Dudleya” NEW! No gardener is ever nonchalant at first sight of this brilliantly chalky white CA native succulent. Forming a gorgeous, almost otherwordly blue-white rosette to 18” across, it better tolerates garden conditions than its well known cousin D. pulverulenta. That said, it does need most excellent drainage – think rock garden or sloped situation. EASY and stunning in a container! Arching, red stems in Summer hold yellow, urn-shaped blooms. Best appearance with only monthly water in Summer. Hardy to 15° F. Deer resistant. Sun (coastal)/Part sun (inland). Low/ NO Summer water. Perennial USDA zones 9-11. #3959 $8.95

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 4-10. #488 $7.95

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Grindelia stricta platyphylla “Coastal Gum Plant” NEW! DROUGHT, CLAY, SAND and SALT tolerant, YES you can have a green-all-year-round groundcovery carpet that requires very little 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 from 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

Dudleya palmeri Hard to find, EASY to grow and a low maintenance dry/rock garden edger or neat-o container plant you won’t have to water often! I love the rosy-tangerine blooms – 30 in a cluster – that burst out May thru July atop sturdy, rosy-pink stems. Fresh green, 6-8” pupping rosettes. Native to coastal CA from Monterey to LA., give good drainage, a little fertilizer yearly and a monthly watering in Summer (though it survives without). Sun/ Part sun (inland). Low/NO Summer water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10. #3944 $8.95

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Viola adunca LIMITED! “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

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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 especially the intense fragrance back to his favorite heirloom. We are so grateful for his kindness and generosity in sharing these cherished treasures with us. Find out more about John (in a video!) on our blog!

EXCLUSIVE Dianthus ‘Cheshire Cat’ “Perpetual Carnation” Like a blast from the past, wild and wondrous ‘Cheshire Cat’ was reincarnated 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 Dianthuses, love drainage, so grow them 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. Enjoy! Sun. Avg. water. Perenial USDA zones 6-10. #4152 $12.95

Dianthus ‘Queen of Hearts’ “Perpetual Carnation” EXCLUSIVE! The ULTIMATE romantic fragrance! Tall, strong and sturdy, to 30” x 30”, with stout, arching, blue green stems, these long-lived perennials bloom almost year-round in mild climates like ours with the biggest flush in Spring and Summer. To 4” across, luscious scarlet blooms with frilled edges appear in multiples atop long stems – absolutely perfect for cutting (pinch off all but one bud to create the largest blooms)! You’ll get plenty for making your own bouquets and gift-giving. Best grown at the edge of a bed or in a large (10+ gal) container. 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 6-10. #4151 $12.95

Dianthus ‘Bliss’ “Perpetual Carnation” EXCLUSIVE & LIMITED! Charmingly ornamented with rosey-apricot streaks, these double, 4”, lightly scented creamy blooms are so beautiful you’ll want to eat them, which you totally can do because Carnations are edible! Like the others on this page, ‘Bliss’ blooms forever (that’s why they used to call them “Perpetual Carnations”), providing an endless supply of long lasting cut flowers! To 30” x 30”, provide rich, well drained soil and a boost of compost in Spring and Summer. Cut back to 6” anytime and they’ll bounce right back! Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 6-10. #4150 $12.95

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Dianthus caryophyllus “Ric Rac” EXCLUSIVE! Our heaviest blooming Carnation bears an astonishing number of simultaneous blooms Spring thru Fall, especially with dead-heading. Delicately edged and streaked in rich cherry, wavy petalled white blooms exude a delicious clove fragrance. Cut them for bedside bouquets! To 3” across on super-branchy upright stems, you’ll love this dazzling, long blooming show stopper. Cut back to 6” in Fall or whenever they need refreshing. Rich, composty soil and good drainage. To 30” x 30”. Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zone 6-11. #4189 $7.95

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Linaria reticulata ‘Flamenco’ Long-blooming, scented, drought tolerant and 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

LIMITED! 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

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”. Selfsows! Full sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #277 $4.95 Anagallis monellii “Blue Pimpernel” Crazy colorful, vivid gentian blue 1” flowers w/ 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’ (above) and you’ve got a stunning bloomat-the-same-time combo! Blooms for months and can be cut back to 4” for repeat performance – even during Winter in mild climates. Best in somewhat fertile, welldrained soil. The name “Anagallis” comes from the Greek word for ‘delightful’ due to its ability to alleviate sadness - now you know! Deer resistant! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-11, annual elsewhere. #42 $5.95 Ursinia anthemoides ‘Solar Fire’ Floriferous, fast and easy, it’s amazing this South African annual isn’t more popular. Quickly growing to 15” x 15”, it explodes into a mass of sunny, golden-orange blooms that last for months. With a shiny maroon ring encircling a golden yellow eye, the 2.5” flowers are eye-catching atop a dense mound of soft, ferny foliage. Heat and drought tolerant once established, it will selfsow for many return engagements! Great in a container at least 10” across. Rich, well-drained soil for best show. Sun. Avg./Low water. Annual. All zones. #1076 $4.95

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Geum coccineum ‘Totally Tangerine’ Our big thrill in 2012! Here you see it in our gardens where it bloomed non-stop from late Spring thru October with a cloud of blooms the likes of which we’d never seen on a Geum! 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

NEW! Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’ EXCLUSIVE! 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 1520° 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

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

Calendula officinalis ‘Bronzed Beauty’ EXCLUSIVE! Oh my! Is this not THE prettiest Calendula you’ve ever seen with its peachy-cream petals, bronze-ruby undersides and delicious dark eye? Bountifully blooms from Spring to Fall, especially if you cut it back when it gets leggy. Often overwinters for us lucky coastal folks! Self-sows readily anyway, so you’ll always have fresh (and free) new plants each year! Clay tolerant but best in rich soil. Nice in containers. Edible and medicinal. Deer resistant! 18”x 18”. Sun. Avg./ Low water. Annual. All zones. #3736 $4.95

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How to have a

Fabby Garden Look at poor Theda Bara here - she’s so sad and frustrated. Theda was SO excited to start her new garden last Spring that she ran out to the nursery and bought a ton of amazing plants, and planted them before she amended that hard-pan clay soil she’s lying on there. Don’t worry, Theda - we’ve all done it! We’ve even tried to delude ourselves that the number one rule in gardening: “make your soil friable” doesn’t apply to natives, and gone and planted all-native gardens. “Nobody is amending the soil out in nature and look how well it does!”

Actually, native soil is probably very different from the hard-pan clay around your house. Bulldozers and trucks smashed your native soil while your house was being built, squeezing all the air spaces out. So now the roots of your plants have to work extra hard to move outwards into the soil, which cripples nutrient uptake and prevents water from draining, leading to root rot and other problems. The good news: Clay soil is easily fixed, and you can have fabulous, well-draining soil in just a couple of years, with not too much extra work. (See our blog for more details!) More good news - there are lots of plants that are easily adaptable to clay, which means they’ll do well in “clayish” soil with some organic matter floating around below the surface, so the soil has some draining ability. If you can’t resist the siren call of a beautiful garden before you’ve completely improved your soil’s friability, here are a few excellent tried and true “clayish tolerant” planting suggestions that won’t leave you feeling dismayed. If you can add

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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, heat tolerant and longest lived perennials you’ll ever grow! Compost yearly and cut back in Winter. 3’ x 3’. Deer resistant! Sun/ Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. #1487 $7.95

Geranium maderense LIMITED! “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 $8.95

Mimulus lewisii x cardinalis Freely blooming from late Spring through late Summer with beautiful 1.5” peppermint-pink flowers, this naturally occurring native “Monkey Flower” is EASY, reliably perennial and not fussy about drainage (CLAY tolerant!). Thriving in both sun (by the coast) to bright shade, it spreads by rhizomes to 3’ across and 14” tall. Attractive, low, sage green foliage. Cut back to 3” tall after bloom. Best show 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

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 around, 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. Butterflies and bees! Deer resistant! Sun/Part sun (inland). Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 7-10. #3398 $7.95

Continued ... a bit of compost - or even better, some gravel or lava rock - to the good-sized hole you plant them in, you’ll do just fine! This doesn’t mean: “Go ahead and plant in hardpan cement,” like the stuff alongside your driveway (which requires a pick-axe). It means they are adaptable to “clayish” soil,

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

with some organic material included. So go ahead! Try a few of our favorite tried-and-true plants on these two pages. And don’t forget the compost!

Echium plantagineum “Blue Bedder” Goof-proof, bee-loved and blue, this bountiful bloomer from the Mediterranean is deer resistant, too! Fast growing into an impressive mound, 20” x 20” (in rich soil) of blue, cup-shaped blooms with pink buds, it blooms for months! Easy, resilient and not fussy about soil, it’s useful in those mysterious spots where everything else dies! Readily self-sows. Drought tolerant. Sun. Avg./Low water. Annual. All zones. Cannot ship to OR. #380 $4.95

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Spring Catalog page numbers Summer Catalog page numbers Abutilon ‘Victorian Lady’ .......................................................... 55 Achillea millefolium ‘Sonoma Coast’ ................................ 18 18 Acacia pendula “Weeping Acacia”.................................... 53 Aeonium glandulosum .......................................................... 50 50 Aeonium hierrense “Giant Houseleek”................................... 54 Aeonium ‘Sunburst’ ............................................................. 38 38 Aeonium tabuliforme ............................................................ 38 38 Aeonium urbicum ................................................................. 39 39 Agastache ‘Black Adder’ .......................................................... 7 Ageratum corymbosum .......................................................... 53 Agrostemma githago ‘Milas’ ................................................ 8 8 Agrostemma githago ‘Ocean Pearls’................................. 22 22 Ajuga genevensis ........................................................................ 6 Alcea ‘Halo Apricot’ “Hollyhock”........................................ 45 45 Alcea ‘Halo Blossom’ “Hollyhock”..................................... 45 45 Alcea ‘Halo Cerise’ “Hollyhock”.......................................... 45 45 Alcea ‘Halo Cream’ “Hollyhock”......................................... 45 45 Alcea rugosa ”Yellow Fig-Leaved Hollyhock”................... 7 Allium sphaerocephalon ‘Drumstick Allium’...................... 30 30 Amaranthus caudatus “Love-Lies-A-Bleeding”.................... 4 Anagallis monellii “Blue Pimpernel”.................................. 22 22 Anchusa azurea “Alkanet”................................................. 36 36 Anchusa capensis ‘Blue Angel’........................................... 23 23 Angelica stricta ‘Purpurea’................................................ 51 51 Antirrhinum majus ‘Chantilly Peach’................................... 8 8 Aquilegia caerulea “Rocky Mountain Columbine”......... 31 31 Aquilegia chrysantha ‘Yellow Queen’................................. 31 31 Aquilegia eximia “Serpentine Columbine”............................ 17 17 Aristea major ....................................................................... 37 37 Asarina scandens ‘Joan Lorraine’........................................ 42 42 Asclepias physocarpa “Family Jewels Tree”........................ 52 Asclepias speciosa ‘Davis’...................................................19 19 Asclepias syriaca “Virginia Silk”......................................... 50 50 Aster novae-angliae ‘Skyscraper’...................................... 51 51 Begonia boliviensis ‘Santa Cruz Sunset’.................................. 3 Begonia ‘Gene Daniels’.......................................................... 51 51 Begonia ‘Little Brother Montgomery’................................. 48 48 Brodiaea laxa ‘Queen Fabiola’.......................................... 18 18 Buddleja davidii ‘Ellen’s Blue’............................................... 47 47 Calandrinia spectabilis ..................................................... 37 37 Calendula officinalis ‘Bronzed Beauty’............................... 23 23 Camissonia bistorta ‘Sunflakes’ .......................................... 17 17 Campanula persicifolia ‘Telham Beauty’ ........................... 30 30 Cantua buxifolia “Sacred Flower of the Andes”............... 47 47 Capsicum pubescens “Rocoto” “Tree Pepper”......................... 56 Ceanothus × delileanus ‘Gloire de Versailles’................... 46 46 Ceanothus x pallidus ‘Marie Simon’.................................... 46 46 Celosia argentea cristata ‘Cramer’s Burgundy’................. 4 Celosia argentea cristata ‘Cramer’s Amazon’.................... 5 Centaurea cyanus ‘Blue Diadem’......................................... 10 10 Centaurea gymnocarpa “Velvet Centaurea”................... 35 35 Cerinthe major purpurascens “Blue Honeywort”............... 31 31 Clarkia amoena ‘Aurora’.....................................................13 13 Clarkia concinna “Pink Ribbons”.........................................13 13 Clarkia rubicunda blasdalei ..................................................13 13 Clarkia rubicunda ‘Shamini’.................................................. 13 13 Cobaea scandens “Cup and Saucer Vine”........................ 43 43 Collinsia species ‘Purple’.................................................... 16 16 Commelina coelestis ............................................................. 24 24 Convolvulus tricolor ‘Blue Ensign’....................................... 22 22 Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Bicolor Betty’....................................... 32 32 Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Snow Puff’................................................. 5 Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Prom Dress’......................................... 32 32 Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga ‘Flavida’....................... 35 35 Crassula capitella “Red Pagoda”........................................... 38 38 Crassula coccinea ................................................................. 39 39 Crassula erosula ‘Campfire’................................................ 39 39 Cuphea micropetela .............................................................. 36 36 Cuphea ‘Strybing Sunset’...................................................... 47 47 Cynoglossum amabile ‘Azul’....................................................... 7 Delphinium belladonna ‘Bellamosum’............................... 30 30 Delphinium cardinale “Scarlet Larkspur”.............................. 54 Delphinium elatum ‘Double Innocence’.............................. 44 44 Delphinium elatum ‘Dusky Maidens’................................... 44 44 Delphinium elatum ‘Purple Passion’................................... 10 10 Delphinium elatum ‘Royal Aspirations’............................... 5 44 Deppea splendens ................................................................. 52 Dianthus ‘Bliss’........................................................................ 21 21 Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Chomley Farran’.......................... 48 48 Dianthus caryophyllus “Ric Rac”........................................ 21 21 Dianthus ‘Cheshire Cat’......................................................... 21 21 Dianthus ‘Elizabethan Pink’................................................. 30 30 Dianthus plumarius ‘Pinkerton’............................................ 11 11 Dianthus plumarius ‘Rose de Mai’....................................... 30 30 Dianthus plumarius ‘Thea Mary’.......................................... 4

Dianthus ‘Queen of Hearts’................................................. 21 21 Dicliptera suberecta............................................................. 36 36 Digiplexis ‘Illumination Flame’.......................................... 3 3 Digitalis hybrida ‘Polkadot Pippa’...................................... 41 41 Digitalis purpurea ‘Pantaloons’.......................................... 41 41 Dipogon lignosus ................................................................. 42 42 Drosanthemum micans ...................................................... 50 50 Dudleya brittonii “Giant Chalk Dudleya”.......................... 20 20 Dudleya palmeri ................................................................... 20 20 Dudleya pulverulenta “Chalk Liveforever”..................... 34 34 Eccremocarpus scaber ‘Pink Lemonade’........................ 43 43 Echeveria imbricata ............................................................ 38 38 Echium fastuosum “Star of Madeira”............................... 34 34 Echium gentianoides “Tajinaste”..................................... 47 47 Echium plantagineum “Blue Bedder”............................... 25 25 Echium simplex .................................................................... 51 51 Echium wildpretii “Tower of Jewels”............................... 50 50 Eggplant ‘White Patio’............................................................... 56 Erigeron glaucus ‘Wayne Roderick’................................. 19 19 Eriogonum grande v. rubescens “Red Buckwheat”..... 18 18 Eriogonum umbellatum polyanthum ‘Shasta Sulfur’..... 18 18 Eschscholzia californica ‘Alba’........................................ 6 Eschscholzia californica ‘Apricot Chiffon’....................... 4 Eschscholzia californica ‘Purple Gleam’.......................... 12 12 Eschscholzia californica ‘Red Chief’................................ 14 14 Eschscholzia californica ‘Rose Chiffon’........................... 9 9 Eucomis ‘Oakhurst’............................................................. 48 48 Euphorbia ‘Blue Haze’............................................................... 53 Euphorbia characias ‘Dwarf’.............................................. 25 25 Felicia aethiopica ‘Tight & Tidy’........................................ 35 35 Fuchsia ‘Galfrey Lye’.......................................................... 3 Fuchsia ‘Mendonoma Belle’............................................. 3 Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Oranges & Lemons’.................. 33 33 Geranium maderense “Ginormous Geranium”.............. 24 24 Geranium ‘Orion’................................................................. 11 11 Geranium pratense ‘Mrs. Kendall Clarke’........................ 8 8 Geranium pyrenaicum ‘Bill Wallis’................................... 37 37 Geranium ‘Rozanne’............................................................. 32 32 Geum coccineum ‘Totally Tangerine’................................ 23 23 Geum quellyon var. flora plena ‘Blazing Sunset’............ 24 24 Gilia tricolor “Birds Eyes”................................................... 6 Gomphrena globosa ‘Fireworks’............................................. 5 Graptoveria ‘Crested Form’................................................. 38 38 Greyia sutherlandii .................................................................... 53 Grindelia stricta platyphylla “Coastal Gum Plant”........ 20 20 Heliotropium arborescens ‘Alba’....................................... 41 41 Helleborus orientalis ‘Berry Swirl’.................................... 40 40 Helleborus orientalis ‘Onyx Odyssey’................................ 40 40 Helleborus orientalis ‘Peppermint Ice’............................. 40 40 Helleborus orientalis ‘Sparkling Diamond’....................... 40 40 Helleborus x lividus ‘Pink Marble’..................................... 48 48 Heuchra maxima ‘Alum Root’............................................. 20 20 Impatiens namchabarwensis ............................................... 49 49 Iochroma cyanea................................................................ 3 Iris confusa ‘Chengdu’ “Bamboo Iris”.............................. 36 36 Ixia hybrid ‘Buttercup’.......................................................... 52 Ixia ‘Giant’.............................................................................. 52 Kennedia nigricans “Black Coral Pea”.................................. 52 Lampranthus sp. ‘Pink Kaboom’ ......................................... 34 34 Lathyrus odoratus ‘Almost Black’...................................... 54 Lathyrus odoratus ‘Annie B. Gilroy’................................... 54 Lathyrus odoratus ‘Barry Dare’.......................................... 54 Lathyrus odoratus ‘Blue Shift’............................................ 54 Lathyrus odoratus ‘Cupani’................................................. 54 Lathyrus odoratus x belinensis ‘Erewhon’....................... 54 Laurentia axillaris ‘Blue Stars’........................................... 12 12 Layia gaillardioides “Woodland Tidytips”........................ 14 14 Layia platyglossa “Tidy Tips”.............................................. 10 10 Lepechinia hastata .............................................................. 35 35 Lewisia cotyledon ‘Sunset’................................................ 15 15 Lewisia cotyledon ‘White Splendor’................................. 15 15 Lewisia longipetala ‘Little Peach’..................................... 15 15 Lewisia longipetala hyb. ‘Little Plum’............................... 15 15 Lilium lancifolium ”Tiger Lily” .......................................... 28 28 Limnanthes douglasii “Meadow Foam”........................... 17 17 Linaria reticulata ‘Flamenco’.............................................. 22 22 Linum lewisii “Blue Flax”................................................... 14 14 Lippia repens syn. Phyla nodiflora ................................... 16 16 Lobelia aguana ................................................................... 49 49 Lupinus albifrons “Silver Bush Lupine”........................... 16 16 Lupinus regalis ‘Gallery Yellow’............................................. 7 Lupinus sericatus .................................................................... 52 Lupinus succulentus “Arroyo Lupine”.............................. 14 14 Marigold ‘Harlequin’.................................................................. 7 Mimulus bifidus ‘White’....................................................... 19 19

Mimulus lewisii x cardinallis............................................... 25 25 Mimulus ‘Pamela’................................................................ 17 17 Monopsis lutea “Gold Lobelia”........................................ 49 49 Muhlenbergia capillaris “Pink Muhly Grass”....................... 54 Myosotis palustris “Water Forget-Me-Not”................... 10 10 Nassella laevissima “Golden Hair Grass”....................... 52 Nemophila menziesii “Baby Blue Eyes”......................... 6 Nicotiana alata ‘Lime Green’............................................ 9 9 Orlaya grandiflora “Minoan Lace”.................................. 31 31 Oscularia deltoides ............................................................. 34 34 Papaver atlanticum ‘Flore Pleno’...................................... 5 37 Papaver commutatum ‘Ladybird’...................................... 55 Papaver ‘Danebrog’............................................................. 55 Papaver ‘Drama Queen’...................................................... 55 Papaver ‘Lauren’s Grape’................................................... 55 Papaver ‘Pink Heirloom’...................................................... 55 Papaver ‘Raspberry Breadseed’....................................... 5 Papaver rhoeas ‘Falling in Love’........................................ 55 Papaver x hybrid ‘Summer Breeze Yellow’.......................... 6 Passiflora edulis ‘Frederick’................................................. 42 42 Passiflora loefgrenii ............................................................ 42 42 Passiflora loefgrenii x caerulea ........................................ 43 43 Passiflora parritae x tarminiana ‘Oaklandia’................... 43 43 Paulownia tomentosa “Empress Tree”............................ 53 55 Pelargonium ‘Australian Mystery’.......................................... 2 Penstemon clevelandii var. connatus.................................... 4 Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Blue Springs’.............................. 4 Penstemon palmeri ............................................................. 16 16 Petunia exserta .................................................................. 5 Petunia integrifolia .............................................................. 31 31 Phacelia campanularia ................................................... 17 17 Philadelphus mexicanus ‘Flore Plena’................................... 54 Platystemon californicus “Cream Cups”......................... 12 12 Plectranthus ecklonii ............................................................... 55 Polygonum orientale “Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate”...... 7 Primula veris ‘Sunset Shades’............................................... 40 40 Psoralea pinnata “Kool-Aid Bush”................................... 46 46 Puya alpestris ............................................................................ 53 Ranunculus cortusifolius “Giant Buttercup”....................... 54 Ribes sanguineum ‘Claremont’......................................... 19 19 Rosa ‘Nearly Wild’..................................................................... 3 Salpiglossis sinuata ‘Wild Grape’........................................... 55 Salvia ‘Anthony Parker’............................................................ 6 Salvia apiana “White Sage”............................................. 14 14 Salvia greggii ‘Stormy Pink’................................................ 32 32 Salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’................................................. 56 Salvia pulchella x involucrata............................................ 33 33 Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’.......................................................... 23 23 Salvia sclarea ‘Piemont’........................................................... 2 Salvia splendens ‘Sao Borja’.................................................. 52 Scabiosa caucasica ‘Fama Blue’...................................... 9 5 Scabiosa caucasica ‘Perfecta Alba’............................... 11 11 Scabiosa ochroleuca ......................................................... 7 Schizanthus grahamii ......................................................... 32 32 Scorzonera hispanica “Black Salsify”............................. 49 49 Scrophularia macrantha “Redbirds in a Tree”............... 52 Scyphanthus elegans ......................................................... 42 42 Sedum x adolphii ................................................................ 39 39 Sidalcea hendersonii “Henderson’s Checkermallow”... 33 33 Silene asterias “Cherry Drumsticks”................................. 33 33 Silene dioica ......................................................................... 9 9 Sisyrinchium bellum ‘North Coast’..................................... 18 18 Sisyrinchium hybrid ‘Devon Skies’.................................. 37 37 Sparaxis elegans ............................................................... 49 49 Streptosolen jamesonii “Marmalade Bush”................. 46 46 Sunflower ‘Japanese Silver-Leaf’.............................................. 7 Thalictrum rochebrunianum .............................................. 53 53 Trachelium caeruleum ‘Hamer Pandora’........................ 33 33 Tritonia disticha .................................................................... 56 Ursinia anthemoides ‘Solar Fire’...................................... 22 22 Verbascum chaixii ‘Album’................................................. 44 44 Verbascum hybrid ‘Southern Charm’................................ 4 Verbascum sp. ‘Cotswold King’.......................................... 44 44 Verbena lilacina ‘De La Mina’............................................ 25 25 Viola adunca “Western Dog Violet”................................. 20 20 Viola ‘Etain’............................................................................ 41 41 Viola ‘Frizzle Sizzle Blue’................................................... 2 Viola ‘Molly Sanderson’.................................................... 2 Viola odorata ‘Duchesse De Parme’..................................... 3 Viola ‘Whopping Purple Whiskers’ ................................. 2 Viscaria oculata ‘Blue Pearl’.............................................. 7 4 Vitis ‘Emeryville Pink’ “Grape”................................................ 56 Yucca desmetiana ‘Blue Boy’........................................... 56 Zaluzianskya capensis “Midnight Candy”...................... 50 50 Zinnia elegans ‘Benary’s Giant Scarlet’ ................................ 6

NEW! Dianthus ‘Elizabethan Pink’ Scentsational! I love this new-for-us, old fashioned and surprisingly large flowered Dianthus! Right out of a 16th century tapestry, the 2” blooms Campanula persicifolia form rounded petals edged in deepest maroon, ‘Telham Beauty’ EXCLUSIVE! almost black color. Strongly clove-scented, they’re Why has this enchanting cottage garden clas- held on upright 12-18” branching stems above silsic become so hard to find? Beautiful, 2-3” very, tufted, matting foliage to 15” across. Choice flaring bell-shaped flowers are held outwards as a cut flower, or drop them in mulled wine or from 3’ tall stems. Really putting the “bell” cider – they’re edible! EASY as long as you proin “bellflower,” ours bloomed from Spring vide decent drainage on the edge of a bed or in a till end of Summer! In our foggy town, it container. Give a 1” side-dress of compost once thrives in full sun and rich, well-drained or twice a year for vigorous bloom. Cut back to 2” soil. Sun/Pt. sun. Avg. water. Perennial, tall in Winter. Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA USDA zones 3-10. #190 $6.95 zones 3-10. #4176 $7.95

Delphinium belladonna ‘Bellamosum’ I use the belladonna Delphiniums in my Spring and Summer gardens (sky blue Delphinium ‘Cliveden Beauty’, online) 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, just 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

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Dianthus plumarius ‘Rose de Mai’ Very possibly the showiest of all the Dianthus we grow! ‘Rose de Mai’ quickly spreads to a dense, blue-grey, weed-suppressing mat 3’ around. In early Spring, it bursts into an amazing display of hundreds of double, soft pink, deliciously 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

Allium sphaerocephalon “Drumstick Allium” It doesn’t get much EASIER or low maintenance than “Drumstick Allium” folks! Drought tolerant, deer and bug proof, cold hardy and long lived, this delightful perennial bulb bears utterly charming egg-shaped flower heads atop strong, 2-3’ upright stems in Summer. Emerging as deep green buds, the flower heads color shift from the top, turning rosey wine-red to create a fun, bicolor effect. A welcome and pleasing vertical accent in any well drained garden and fabulous combined with grasses. Very cool cut flowers, bees and butterflies galore! Foliage clump spreads slowly and is easily divided. Self sows but not invasively. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 2-10. #4128 $6.95

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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

Petunia integrifolia NOT YOUR MOTHER’S PETUNIA, or a new fangled hybrid, but an awesome perennial species from Mexico. Blooming heavily and non-stop from Spring thru Fall at least, it forms a dense mound, then begins to co-mingle thru neighboring plants and cascading beautifully over the edge of a bed. Ours has made best friends with a rose and has climbed to 6’ tall – so pretty! The 2” flowers are rich magenta and sport a black throat. If blooming slows, cut back severely and woo-hoo! Another round of bloom! Rich, well drained soil. Hummers! Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 9-11. #833 $6.95

Aquilegia chrysantha ‘Yellow Queen’ The bloomiest, longest blooming and Orlaya grandiflora “Minoan Lace” longest lived of all Columbines – and it’s From Crete comes this enchanting, rarely seen, cottagey, goFRAGRANT! To 3’ x 2’, this vigorous with-everything annual everyone should try. Extra large, perennial bears an awesome number 4-5” sparkling, pure white, lace cap flower heads appear in profusion floating atop lush, ferny, emerald green foliage. of large, long spurred, clearest yellow To 3’ x 2’, you’ll get months of bloom, especially when you flowers from Spring to Summer. Provide snip the blooms – so pretty in bouquets! Tough, easy, fast and compost for most outrageous perfora swell rest stop for butterflies and other pollinators. Self- mance and cut back after it’s finished for sows = free plants! Not fussy, but best in rich, well drained a 2nd round of bloom in late Summer. soil. Note: This is not “Queen Anne’s Lace”. Sun/Part Sun. Sun/Bright shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #1282 $6.95 Avg./Low water. Annual. All zones. #1261 $4.95

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Aquilegia caerulea “Rocky Mountain Columbine” Like A. chrysantha, “Rocky Mountain Columbine” gives you a LONG bloom season – Spring to Summer, with a 2nd flowering in Fall if you cut it back to 1” tall in Summer. XL, 2.5” sweetly scented blooms. Long lived and EASY, with regular water and composty soil, you’ll never see a leaf-miner! 3’ x 2’. Sun/Brt. shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #73 $6.95

Instant 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 $8.95

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 $4.95

Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Prom Dress’ Bona fide girly-fied! Come over to the pink side with this dressy, truly-double pink Cosmos! Not vertically challenged like those modern varieties, but a grand performer easily reaching 3-4’ tall and wide. A multitude of 3.5” blooms over a long period always make it a star in any garden, drawing butterflies, bees and of course, your affection. Rich to average soil. Cut flowers galore! Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #3404 $4.95

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Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Bicolor Betty’ NEW! Loaded with delicious, 3.5”, extra double pink and white blooms, ‘Bicolor Betty’ gives you something new and glamorous to try, and everyone loves to grow Cosmos – they’re so easy and rewarding! Butterflies and fab cut flowers by the armful! Properly big and bushy at 3-4’ tall and 3’ across, guaranteed garden presence! Rich to average soil. Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #4109 $4.95

Salvia greggii ‘Stormy Pink’ NEW! First appearing as a chance seedling in the garden of intrepid nurserywoman Derry Watkins, ‘Stormy Pink’ is a superb cultivar creating a profusion of 1/2” 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 $6.95

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Sunshine! Salvia pulchella x involucrata EXCLUSIVE! Our favorite Salvia, I know you’ll love it as much as we do! SO SHOWY, practically ever-blooming and such a useful size! Spreading to only 3-4’ tall and across, it bursts into peak bloom in Fall-Spring with fantastic fuzzy, tubular, cherry blooms opening out from rosebud-like buds on long maroon stems. Side-dress with compost annually and prune periodically for an ever-lush appearance. Hummingbird heaven! Deer resistant. Sun. Avg. water. Perennial Shrub USDA zones 8a-10. #3285 $7.95

Trachelium caeruleum ‘Hamer Pandora’ EXCLUSIVE! Butterflies love to rest and nectar-sip from umbels and purple is said to be their favorite color. Here we have both! Large, lush and lightly scented, 4” umbels appear fluffy soft due to tiny white “pins” emerging from each little flower. Blooming Summer to Fall (with dead-heading), these butterfly sweetshops are held atop 2-3’ branching stems and gorgeous, darkest purple-black foliage. Combine with Nicotiana alata ‘Lime Green’ (p. 9) and Salvia pulchella x involucrata (left) – beautiful! Sun/Part shade. Avg. water. Short-lived Perennial USDA zones 7-11. #1063 $8.95

Silene asterias EXCLUSIVE! “Cherry Drumsticks” I’m so impressed this hardy and unusual Bulgarian “Catchfly” performs so well 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

Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Oranges & Lemons’ Finally – a “Blanket Flower” I really like! And what a performer, constantly in full bloom from late Spring thru Fall, pumping out loads of glowing 3” golden-tipped peachy flowers held upright above a fresh green foliar clump 12” across. Tough, reliably perennial, drought tolerant and super heat resistant, plant it at the edge of your bed (or in a container) for maximum longevity. Butterflies, bees and tons of cut flowers. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5a -10. #3619 $6.95

Sidalcea hendersonii LIMITED! I’m addicted to this perennial! Tough and reliable, I use it everywhere because it blooms SPRING thru FALL (with deadheading). Non-stop, showy, pink, hollyhock-like flowers on upright branching stems to 3’ make a nice vertical accent and invite butterflies. Scalloped leaves in a no-fuss, compact mound to 30” across. Excellent planted mid-bed as well as edges, it comes back bigger and bloomier each year! Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 510. Available in May. #2548 $8.95

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Echium fastuosum “Star of Madeira” NEW! It’s rare that I fall in love with a variegated plant (I want to mother them back to “healthy” greenness!) but I am crazy for this stunning variegated form of “Pride of Madeira”, with its starburst foliage edged in primrose yellow. EASY and fast growing to a dense, dome shaped 6’ x 6’, you get a dramatic focal point shrub AND those big, fat, blue spikes held well above the foliage in Spring to Summer – swoon! Highly drought tolerant, though I’d give it occasional Summer water and tip prune in Fall for ultimate best appearance. Not fussy about soil and very clay tolerant, but will live longer with good drainage. Great for dry hillsides. Bees, hummers and butterflies. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg./ NO Summer water/ Perennial shrub USDA zones 9-11. #4046 $8.95

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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

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 $8.95

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Oscularia deltoides This has got to be the most intensely blooming succulent we’ve ever grown! Speedily spreading into a 10” tall x 3’ across dense, ground-covering mat, its unusual bluish-silver foliage gives it a stand-out appeal even when it’s not in total magnificent bloom. Foliage smothering does not even begin to describe the explosion of 1” lavender-pink daisy-like blooms. Plant it to cascade over the edge of a bed or large container. Attracts butterflies! Deer resistant! Spring blooming. Sun/Pt. sun. Avg./Low water.Perennial USDA zones 8b-11. #1717 $7.95

NEW! 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 $7.95

Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga ‘Flavida’ Adding plenty of interest and textural goodness, eyecatching silvery-blue, chalky, finger-like leaves form a distinctive, dense clump or slowly spreading groundcover that looks great all year around. EASY, tough and low maintenance in well drained gardens and containers (10+ gal), hummingbirds make a bee-line for those lovely, umbrella-like clusters of flaring 1.5” apricot bells held well above the foliage on upright, 12-18” stems. Drought tolerant and deer resistant. Seen here with Yucca ‘Blue Boy’ (back page). Hardy to mid 20’s F. Sun/Part sun (inland). Avg./Low water. Perennial succulent USDA zones 9-11. #3853 $8.95

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 Fall 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

Centaurea gymnocarpa “Velvet Centaurea” Need a heat and drought loving, deer proof, 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

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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’. Drought tolerant! Sun/Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-10. #2600 $6.95

Dicliptera suberecta Don’t you want an amazing and 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 longlasting, intense, rosey-apricot, 2.5” bloom clusters irresistible to hummingbirds! Long lived, 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 7-11. #3037 $8.95

Iris confusa ‘Chengdu’ “Bamboo Iris” EXCLUSIVE! Thriving in shade and not fussy 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 goodsized area. Exquisite, vanilla scented, 2.5”, ornate, lavender blooms in Spring are well-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

Cuphea micropetela NEW! This photo shows this mad blooming shrubby perennial growing out of my neighbor’s 1’ across parking strip and I think it’s rather the envy of the neighborhood. Evergreen and ever-blooming, it’s a fiesta of non-stop bloom in mild climates like ours (in colder climates it’s known to put on its best show from August to October). Zillions of yummy 2.5” bicolor “candy-corn” looking flowers adorn the many radiating red stems, making this the most visited-by-hummingbirds plant I’ve ever seen! Nice glossy foliage, it’s drought, clay and salt tolerant. Totally easy! To 4’ x 5’, cut back to 1.5’ tall in Winter to maintain a smaller shape. Sun/ Part sun inland. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 7b-10. #4166 $7.95

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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 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

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 most 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

Aristea major Majestic , brawny and beautiful at 4’ tall and 3” thick, the clubby, brilliant gentian blue spikes of this fantastic S. African Iris relative show up just in time for Mother’s Day and last several months! Architectural, SUPER tough, drought tolerant, the evergreen, upright, spiky foliage to 3’ across looks great year around, giving you permanent textural and vertical interest. Easy and rewarding in any garden – even parking strips. Clay and sand tolerant, give it an annual 2” side-dress of compost for best Show. Deer resistant and snail proof! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial bulb USDA zones 8b-11. Available in March. #110 $9.95

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 the end of Summer in our gardens and spread to at least 1’ across. Only 6” tall, it covers itself with beautiful 1” flowers. So 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

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Papaver atlanticum ‘Flore Pleno’ Does someone you know murder plants? THIS is the plant you want to give them to build their confidence. A perennial poppy from the hot and dry areas of Spain and Morocco, it grows anywhere it gets sun. Not fussy about soil, but do 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

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 20” 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

Graptoveria ‘Crested Form’ Syn. ‘Fred Ives Crested’ RARE & EXCLUSIVE! 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, mauve 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. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 8-11. #3243 $10.95

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Echeveria imbricata Delicious, 6” wide, pearly aqua-blue rosettes edged in pink are absolutely stunning all by themselves – but wait! They multiply by offsets within a year spreading into a to-die-for rounded mound to 14” tall and 30” across, transforming into a highly useful groundcover (here with Dyckia ‘Cherry Cola’, online). Summer brings arching, rosy stems and pretty little bells. A total must-have! Provide good drainage, a bit of 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 $7.95

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

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Aeonium tabuliforme LIMITED! One of the most desirable of all succulents, who doesn’t lust over “Dinner Plate Aeonium”, the size of a medium-large pizza! A perfectly flattened geometric rosette of emerald-jade, ciliate leaves (edged in soft hairs), it is indeed a wondrous thing. Not difficult, but you must give it excellent drainage as it doesn’t appreciate wet feet. Well suited to tucking in a rock wall which mimics its natural habitat in the Canary Islands, it’s easy in a container and an undemanding houseplant. Pale yellow flowers emerge after 3-4 years and self-sows readily. Protect from frost below 28° F or bring indoors. Bait for snails. AM Sun/Bright shade. Low water. Monocarpic USDA zones 9-10. #1202 $9.95

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Sexy Succulents Aeonium urbicum Holy inflorescence, Batgirl! Rare, robust and EASY to grow, this drought tolerant Canary Island succulent makes about the biggest flowerhead you’re ever gonna see – and a mind-blowing invite-the-neighbors-so-someonewill-believe-it focal point for your tropical or succulent garden. Wonderfully architectural, it can reach an unbranched 4-6’, its pyramidal inflorescence easily reaching 3’ x 3’! Big, handsome, long-leaved rosettes reach 20” across. Appearing July thru August (after a few years), the pink or white starry blooms will buzz with bees of all shapes and sizes. Give it somewhat fertile or lean, well-drained soil and only occasional Summer water to keep it looking perfect. Water more often to establish. Usually dies after flowering, but produces much seed. Sun/Part Sun. Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10. Available in March. #4192 $7.95

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Crassula erosula ‘Campfire’ How cool is this shockingly fiery highlight for your dry garden, rockery or mixed container? To 6” tall and up to 3’ across, this carefree succulent forms a textural and flashy mat – so choice for trailing over a rock wall and/or paired with darker foliage. Awesome Winter color, too! Give good drainage and cut back after insignificant bloom. Drought tolerant. Sun/Part sun inland. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-11. #2928 $8.95

Sedum x adolphii A must-have succulent! And what a delectable color – soft limey chartreuse gold with a bit of rose blush at the tips! Just the best for creating juicy highlights and contrasty excitement for the edge of a bed or mixed container. Neat, tight, compact form is only 6-10” tall and 1-2’ across. EASY in well drained soil. Deer resistant and drought tolerant! Sun/Bright shade. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 8b-11. #3484 $8.95

Crassula coccinea “Glowing” just begins to describe the intensity of this amazing succulent. The showy, glowy, brightest pinkish-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 to the stems. Great in containers. Provide good drainage, an annual dollop of compost 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

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Primula veris ‘Sunset Shades’ So sweet and cheerful, who wouldn’t delight in seeing these spritely blooms dotting their shady garden in early Spring – often before anyone else is blooming? 3-4”clusters of fragrant, scarlet to red-orange blooms bob merrily atop multiple, upright, 8-10” stems from February to June. Attractive low rosettes of rich green leaves spread over time to fill in sad little bare spots, especially as they are happy even in clayish soils (but better with some compost added!). Try it with yellow Aquilegia chrysantha (p. 31). Perfect for pots and self-sows! AM Sun/Shade. Avg. water/Moist. Perennial USDA zones 5-10. #3280 $7.95

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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 (p.10). 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

NEW! Helleborus orientalis ‘Peppermint Ice’ Who could possibly resist this to-die-for Hellebore? Another Marietta O’Byrne creation, the 3” large and 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 feature: the back sides of the petals are rose colored and spotted as well. A vigorous bloomer from late Winter thru Spring – it’s just 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

Helleborus orientalis ‘Onyx Odyssey’ Double hellebores make gardeners a wee bit rabid and double black Hellebores, well, doubly so! This droolworthy new variety bred by Marietta O’Byrne of Eugene, OR gives us the chills with extra large 3” blooms sporting 15-20 petals each! Slate purple to near black, the pendant blooms hold their color for 3 months or more — wow! New foliage in Spring is dark purple as well. Considered the best double black variety out there. 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

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

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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 if treated to part shade and rich, well drained soil. I love working in the vicinity of 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 side-dress 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. #2703 $7.95

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 – colors that play well in any part of the garden. EASY! Butterflies, hummers and endless cut flowers! Good loamy soil with a side-dress of compost 1-2 times a year for superior performance. Big ups to breeder Charles Valin! Deer resistant! Sun/Bright shade (coast)/ AM Sun/Bright shade (inland). Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 4-9. #4232 $6.95

NEW! Digitalis purpurea ‘Pantaloons’ From the “what will they think of next” department comes this fun, new selection of ‘Pam’s Choice’ Foxglove. Cool blooms, slit up 3 sides, make them fluttery in the wind – neat! Multiple stems to 3-4’ arise from basal rosettes late Spring to early Summer. EASY, elegant and vertically enhancing, D. pupurea is a cottage garden staple, thriving just about anywhere and especially sweet at entrances or against fences. A solution for shady spots where little else blooms! Just provide well-drained soil with compost added. Self-sows! Bees! Sun/Bright shade. Avg. water. Biennial USDA zones 4-10. #4092 $6.95

Viola ‘Etain’ In my opinion, 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 top-dress with compost. Sun/ Bright shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 3 -11. #1266 $6.95

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Passiflora edulis ‘Frederick’ Lots of yummy tasting fruit for salads, sherbets or eating right out of hand and intricate, whimsical, 3.5” flowers will delight you and the Gulf Fritillaries from early Summer thru Fall. Evergreen and fast growing, it can easily reach 15’ x 15’ but can be cut back to 1’ in Winter. An annual side-dress of compost will keep it lush and happy. Self-pollinating. Does not self-sow. Hardy to 20° F. Deer resistant! Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 8-10. #2446 $9.95 Passiflora loefgrenii EXCLUSIVE! Possibly the most exquisite Passion vine in cultivation! Insanely beautiful, 4” across, violet-magenta blooms wear a crown of rich purple-blue filaments topped with prominent golden anthers. Extra coolness factor: Borne from Summer to Fall, the flowers face skyward at the end of swooping “U” shaped stems. Easy and evergreen to 10-15’, it can be pruned smaller or grown in a large container. Garlic flavored fruit – ha! It has overwintered fine here in Richmond, CA, but some advise to protect from frost. Rich, composty soil for maximum passion. Sun (coast) to part Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 9b-10. #3618 $12.95

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LIMITED! Scyphanthus elegans A delightful annual discovery! Blooming like mad for 3-4 months, this super rarity from Chile nimbly scrambles up any support to thrill you with its sunny yellow blooms sporting fascinating “architecture,” including prominent glossy red structures I can only assume are meant to attract pollinators. Easy and fast with pretty, frilly foliage. To 4-8’ tall, it will give you something to crow about! Rich, well-drained soil for best show. Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #3233 $6.95

Asarina scandens ‘Joan Lorraine’ Need a terrific, easy, longlived vine for bright shade that respects your boundaries? ‘Joan Lorraine’ will create a solid wall of always-fresh looking leaves. Velvety, rich purple Snapdragon-like blooms – all facing the same way – appear Summer to Fall well displayed atop the foliage. Cut back in Winter for fresh growth in Spring. Well-behaved to only 8’ tall x 5’ wide. Sidedress with compost annually. Self-sows. Part sun/ Bright shade. Avg. water. Perennial vine USDA zones 9-10, annual elsewhere. #115 $6.95

Dipogon lignosus EXCLUSIVE! Need a vine in a hurry? Reliably perennial, evergreen or semi-evergreen in USDA zones 9b-11, this fast growing member of the Pea family will reach 10’ in 2 to 3 months and bloom Spring thru Fall! Held on arching stems, the sweet grape soda-scented pinkish flower clusters look lovely against lush heart-shaped leaves. Perfect for covering a fence or growing around a door. Rich soil. Self-sows! Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 9b-11. #1220 $7.95

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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 flowers handily reach 5” across and are saturated in carmine-red. A fuzzy white throat and lime green reverse up the fun factor. Well-endowed with attractive, evergreen, palm-sized, 3-lobed foliage, it’ll reach 20’ in a few years, so give it room to climb (you can cut back by a third annually). A great choice for quickly covering a chainlink fence, it’s lasted thru a week of 32° temps here at the nursery. Big thanks to Oakland, CA passionflower enthusiast, Liz Waterman! Rich soil for health and vigor, Gulf Fritillary butterflies will fill your late Summer and Fall garden! Sun/Part shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 9b-11. #4024 $12.95

Cobaea scandens “Cup and Saucer Vine” Large storybook blooms almost year around! Incredibly fast growing, “Cup and Saucer Vine” will cover a 25’ chain link fence in one season! Fantastical, 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

Eccremocarpus scaber ‘Pink Lemonade’ NEW So 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” smoochylipped, tubular, pink and yellow blooms – a thrill for neighborhood hummingbirds! Not too big or too small, it works well on a trellis or even in a large container. You can 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

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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

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Delphinium elatum ‘Double Innocence’ Our favorite white Delphinium and as vigorous and reliably perennial as ‘Royal Aspirations’ (below), ‘Double Innocence’ is blessed with extra large double blooms centered with a charming green eye. Provide extra compost for enormous size and multiple spikes (up to 6’ tall!). Cut back to 4” and it’ll bloom again! If you have snails, don’t forget the Sluggo during the rainy season. Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #2568 $8.95 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 you’d pay big bucks for at the florist’s. Do grow in loamy soil and side-dress with compost in Spring and Summer for huge spikes. Cut back to 6” when spent for repeat bloom. Superior vigor and performance created by the Dowdeswell family of New Zealand. Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #1624 $8.95

Delphinium elatum ‘Dusky Maidens’ Another big, tall, long-blooming, vigorous and long-lived Dowdeswell family creation! Fantastic extra large, mulberry colored blooms with dark, fuzzy “bees” form multiple, 3’+ spikes on extremely strong stems. To at least 4’ tall x 3’ across. Mid-Spring thru Summer bloom, it blooms again in Fall if you cut it back to 6” tall and add a little compost. To-diefor cut flowers! Rich soil for awesome performance. Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zone 3-10. #3360 $8.95

Verbascum sp. ‘Cotswold King’ Haha – the cartoonish “faces” on this wonderfully rewarding Verbascum look just like “Yosemite Sam!” You should definitely try this sweetly scented variety not only for the chuckles but also because they are so simple to grow and the quickest to bloom. Extra large 2” bright lemon yellow flowers on upright 5’ spikes bring a sunny, uplifting impact to the garden. Easily self-sows so you’ll get lots of future freebies! Snail proof and deer resistant. Showiest in rich soil. Attracts butterflies and bees. Sun/Part sun. Avg./Low water. Biennial USDA zones 7-10. #1882 $7.95

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Verbascum chaixii ‘Album’ Elegant and cottagey, this is one of my “must haves!” Perfectly erect spikes to 3’ tall are densely decorated with single white flowers studded with purple and orange “eyes.” Rich green leaves form a handsome rosette, 3’ across. Essential for formal or cottage gardens. Cut spent spikes and it’ll bounce back with new ones. Self-sows! Sun/Bright shade. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-10. #1088 $7.95

Alcea ‘Halo Apricot’ “Hollyhock” EXCLUSIVE! Did you know there are PERENNIAL Hollyhocks? Unlike the familiar (biennial) single stemmed Alcea rosea, these ‘Halo’ hybrids live for years, bloom Summer thru Fall and best of all, present 5-10 bloom spikes at a time! Much fuller in appearance with those tell-tale fig-like leaves, they are far more robust and definitely more rust resistant. These cherry-eyed apricot flowers look good anywhere and make a marvelous vertical accent! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #3772 $7.95

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EXCLUSIVE Alcea ‘Halo Cerise’ “Hollyhock” Oh yes, we love these ‘Halo’ series Hollyhocks with their bushy habit, simultaneous spiking talent, superior rust resistance and perennial tendencies. And how pretty is this maroon centered rosey-pink variety? So long blooming and healthy, you can plant it alongside a walkway for many months of enjoyment and top-of-the-line hummingbird activity! Though not fussy, they are definitely most amazing in rich, loamy soil. Do cut back to 6” in Winter or anytime to refresh. Dose with a 1.5” side-dress of compost in Spring. To 5-8’ tall and up to 4’ across. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #4087 $7.95

Alcea ‘Halo Blossom’ “Hollyhock” Utterly charming with its clear white, 4” blooms encircling a showy deep crimson eye, ‘Halo Blossom’ highlights the mixed garden from Summer thru Fall. Making a wonderful background subject, it draws the eye upwards, giving depth and interest. Large leaves and flowers add dramatic contrast to smaller flowered and foliaged plants. Drought tolerant but best in rich soil and 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

EXCLUSIVE Alcea ‘Halo Cream’ “Hollyhock” Though it’s named ‘Halo Cream’, this lovely lady is really icy yellow, a color that enchants paired with cottagey pinks and blues. Imagine it combined with Delphinium ‘Royal Aspirations’ (opposite), Buddleja ‘Ellen’s Blue’ (p. 47) and Cosmos ‘Prom Dress’ (p. 32). Totally upstanding and bushy, 5-8’ tall and up to 4’ across, these many-stalked Hollyhocks make for a stately and impressive show in the Summer and Fall garden. Like all ‘Halos’, you get improved rust resistance. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 3-10. #4099 $7.95

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Ceanothus x pallidus ‘Marie Simon’ NEW! Such a useful shrub and yet, it’s 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-9b. #2917 $9.95

Ceanothus × delileanus LIMITED! ‘Gloire de Versailles’ Can you get any better than a Spring-thruFall blooming Ceanothus? A fast growing, beautiful, loosely rounded shrub and butterfly magnet, you’ll get 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-10b. #4233 $9.95

Psoralea pinnata “Kool-Aid Bush” Bursting into a traffic stopping display of bloom from early to late Summer, this South African shrub or small tree is a wonderful choice for a small yard or mixed border. Maxing out at 12’ tall, it’ll reach 5-8’ in year one with dense, soft needle like foliage. Blooming in its first year, the large 4-5” clusters hold exquisite bi-colored sweet pea like flowers sweetly scented of grape Kool-Aid! Easy to prune into any shape you like, do provide well-drained soil, Summer water and a top dressing of compost once a year for a glorious show. Sun/Part sun. Avg./Low water. Shrub/Tree USDA zones 9-11. #881 $7.95

Streptosolen jamesonii “Marmalade Bush” Orange, yellow and red – oh my! Always in demand here at the nursery, this stunning shrub blooms almost all year around! Clusters 5” across of orange, red and yellow trumpet-shaped flowers appear wondrously all at the same time. To see it in bloom is to want it! Multi-branching, fast, easy and evergreen. For best show, grow in ½ day sun with rich soil. Can reach 6’ tall and 6’ across and is easily pruned to maintain a more compact form. Hummingbird magnet! Protect from frost. Sun (coast)/Part sun. Avg. water. Perennial shrub USDA zones 9-11. #1008 $7.95

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NEW! Cantua buxifolia “Sacred Flower of the Andes” Brilliant magenta tubular flowers cover this amazing evergreen shrub in Spring and intermittently throughout the year in temperate climates. Hardy to 20° F with pretty bright green foliage, it grows quickly to a multi-branching 6’ x 6.’ The 3” long flaring trumpets are held in clusters of 12 or more and display bright blue pollen on the stamens. Adored by hummingbirds! Can be pruned to a shorter size, grown in a barrel-sized container or espaliered. Sun/Part sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 9b-11. #202 $9.95

Echium gentianoides “Tajinaste” RARE & EXCLUSIVE! We’re thrilled to offer this rare and endangered Echium from the Canary Islands! True caerulean blue flowers held in loose pyramidal spikes bloom the first year and are a sight to behold in the Spring! Emerging from pink buds, the cup-shaped flowers are well displayed above blue-grey, linear foliage. EASY and impressive, it blooms Spring thru Fall, totally unlike any other Echium we know! Sturdy, branching, 4’ x 4’ form. Drought, heat and deer resistant! Grow in well drained soil and side-dress with 1” of compost once a year. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10 #378 $8.95

Buddleja davidii ‘Ellen’s Blue’ NEW! At only 4-5’ tall and 4’ across, this shorter statured ‘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. #4047 $7.95

Cuphea ‘Strybing Sunset’ With its wonderful and useful, densely stemmed, 3’ x 3’ shape and year around profuse floral display here near the coast, ‘Strybing Sunset’ has become one of my favorite easy care, bang-for-the-buck shrubby perennials. Zillions (okay, hundreds) of bouncy, glowing, 1.5” blooms, complete with cute panda ears set against rich green, heart shaped leaves bring movement and bright color to a shady (or sunny) garden. Rich soil for best show! SunBright shade (coast).Bright shade inland. Avg. water. Perennial USDA 9-11. #2210 $7.95

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NEW! Eucomis ‘Oakhurst’ Absolutely easy to grow – how can you resist this beautiful thing? Sensational ruby-burgundy 2’ wide rosettes create color drama all on their own – 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, rich ruby stalks present scented, starry pink blooms opening from magenta-purple buds – swoon! Each successive year brings more spikes – up to 10 at a time and they make most excellent cut flowers lasting 3 weeks in a vase! Bees and butterflies love them, too! Welldrained soil amended with compost and fairly regular water is all it asks. Superb container subject – where’s your prettiest pot? Unconfirmed reports say this Eucomis easily survived USDA zone 5 Winters. Deciduous. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones (7?) 8-10. #4158 $10.95

Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Chomley Farran’ As far as I have researched, this is the only remnant available in the U.S. of the Carnations so 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, some with blooms to 4” across! We’re happy to help preserve this fantastic purple and rose bi-color, bearing 2.5” slightly scented flowers. Branching, foot-long stems are best viewed in an elevated pot or hanging basket. Cut flowers to die for! Rich, well drained soil. Sun/Part sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 6-10. #2214 #12.95

NEW! Helleborus x lividus ‘Pink Marble’ Shorter in stature and more compact than other Hellebores, ‘Pink Marble’ is always a welcome sight in late February. Opening from rich pink buds, plentiful soft pink 2” blooms nod demurely atop the foliage on branching, rosy-pink stems. And oh, that foliage! Distinctive, bluish-green, oval leaves are decoratively marbled with strong silvery veination. Tolerant of drought and abuse as are all Hellebores, this one’s compact 12” x 18” habit makes it an excellent choice for a container. Clay tolerant and deer resistant. Sun (coastal)/Bright shade. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 8-10. #2792 $10.95

Begonia ‘Little Brother Montgomery’ Intensely ornamental, “Little Brother Montgomery” (named for blues pianist and singer Eurreal W. Montgomery) may be the showiest, most colorful Begonia we’ve ever 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. Wouldn’t it be a sparkly front porch or patio subject? 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

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Scorzonera hispanica “Black Salsify” INTENSELY CHOCOLATE SCENTED FLOWERS! Much more scented than “Chocolate Cosmos” – truly! AND much easier to grow. Plus, you can eat it! From the Mediterranean, this tough, reliable, root veggie has been cultivated since ancient times and is now popular with fancy French chefs, making nutritious, carrot-like roots with a flavor that’s a cross between oysters and asparagus. 2” across blooms are reminiscent of dandelions, but I think they’re pretty! I keep mine in a pot for easy-to-reach scentsual pleasure! Best in rich, loose soil. Bees and butterflies. To 3’ tall. Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 6-9. #3426 $4.95

NEW! Lobelia aguana LIMITED! Extremely rare and wonderful! And a generous gift from our friend Mark Delepine, who bought 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 moist, well-drained soil with an annual 2” sidedress 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 $7.95

NEW! Sparaxis elegans NEW! 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! And 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 but returns 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 well-drained soil. Easily divided to share with friends! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 9-10. #2642 $9.95

Impatiens namchabarwensis RARE & EXCLUSIVE! To die for! This tantalizing Perennial Impatiens bears an abundance of ultramarine blue blooms. To 1.5” across and highlighted by a yellow throat, the flowers are displayed on a multi-branched 2’ x 2’ plant. Discovered in 2003 growing in a limited area in the Namcha Barwa Canyon in Tibet. Where it’s not perennially hardy, it should self-sow. Easy to grow in rich soil, thrives in containers! Part sun/Shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 10a-11, annual elsewhere. #2599 $12.95

Monopsis lutea “Gold Lobelia” What a curiosity! A yellow flowering Lobelia! I’m fond of this fast growing, matting trailer because it makes an awesome hanging basket subject, bursting into a MASS of luminous, 1”, lemon-yellow blooms in late Spring to Summer and continuing to a lesser degree till Fall. Glossy foliage adorns trailing stems that root as they go – good for a small-scale groundcover in part or bright shade. Easy in rich, well-drained soil, it’ll give you years of enjoyment. Trim back to 1’ across in Fall to maintain a dense growth habit. AM Sun/Bright shade. Low water/Moist. Perennial USDA zones 9-11. #690 $8.95

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Drosanthemum micans EXCLUSIVE! Need an easy, outrageous long season bloomer for your dry garden? Of course you do! And this ever-blooming, drought tolerant, South African wonder-perennial is the ticket! Practically smothering itself in red-tipped silky yellow flowers to 2” across, Spring to Summer is its peak season, with plenty more flowers to light up the garden through Winter. Wow! You get a handsome, compact 30” x 3’ form as well. Can be cut back in Winter after a few years for perfect refreshment. Well-drained soil and annual side-dress of compost. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 8-10. #3014 $8.95

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Echium wildpretii “Tower of Jewels” One of the coolest plants we can grow here on the West Coast! Otherwordly, conical clusters of reddish pink flowers can reach 8’ and are deer proof, bug proof and totally drought tolerant! Blooms in year 2 but in the meantime you get an impressive 30” across foliar rosette. Adored by hummers and self-sows for years of enjoyment! Poor dry soil ok, but not clay. Sun. Avg./No Summer water. Biennial USDA zones 9-11. #385 $7.95

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, be prepared to swoon, 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

Aeonium glandulosum RARE! So wondrously bizarre, I had to possess one and now you can, too! Unheard-of in cultivation, this non-fussy Canary Island succulent tolerates hot, dry conditions and hardly any soil. Growing to an almost perfectly flat rosette to 12” across, to achieve this otherworldly, red leaved appearance, plant it in a sunny rock wall or a vertical garden and don’t water it often. Remains green in shade. Blooms after several years with a 1’ crown of yellow daisies and then dies - but carries on by offsets. Well drained soil. Sun/Bright shade. Avg./No Summer water. Monocarpic USDA zones 9b-11. #3007 $8.95

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Asclepias syriaca “Virginia Silk” Intensely fragrant, tough, showy, long lived 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

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Aster novae-angliae ‘Skyscraper’ EXCLUSIVE! A monster of an Aster, ‘Skyscraper’ grows quickly to make a super smashin’, 5’ x 5’ statement with tons of large, 2.5-3” amber centered, periwinkle flowers for several months. A highly reliable perennial with many multi-branching stems, it’s a total Summer-Fall show-off and gets even more bloomy each successive year. I think it’s perfect mid-bed, especially paired with yellow roses. Cut flowers and butterflies galore! Deer resistant! Rich soil. Cut back to 6” in Winter for next season awesomosity! Sun. Avg. water. Perennial USDA 4-10. #3192 $7.95

Wild & Wonderful! Echium simplex EXCLUSIVE! Probably the rarest Echium we can grow here in Northern CA! A 4-9’ pure white solitary tower of huggable horticultural hotness rises up from a sturdy, dark silvery green rosette in Summer. Takes a year or 3 to bloom, but when it does, your gardening pals will probably elect you their leader! Well-drained soil. Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Sun. Avg./Low water. Monocarpic USDA zones 9-11. #382 $7.95

Angelica stricta ‘Purpurea’ LIMITED! 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 $9.95

Begonia ‘Gene Daniels’ EXCLUSIVE! Talk about tall, dark and handsome – this is definitely not your grandmother’s Begonia! Stunning, huge, 12”, matte black, heart-shaped leaves are edged in ruby with a lustrous, burgundy red reverse. Ooh the backlit possibilities – think accent plant in a swanky container. To 4’ tall and one of the shrub-like Begonias, it’s easy to grow and outstanding in a tropicalesque setting. Accessorized with an ongoing show of pretty, 1” pink blooms held in loose clusters. Rich soil. Created by Santa Barbara Begonia expert Rudy Ziesenhenne. Hardy to at least 30° F. Bright/Full shade. Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 9b-11. #3744 $12.95

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NEW! Nassella laevissima “Golden Hair Grass” From Argentina and Chile, this handsome and fascinating, finely textured grass is ideal for meadow plantings, hillsides and, of course – totally crazy-cool, low maintenance lawns! “Golden Hair Grass” forms long-tressed, swirling tussocks to about 12” tall x 20” across. New growth is emerald green, turning tawny gold and then pinkish-rose over time. EASY, drought tolerant and long-lived, too! Unlike some of its badly-behaved relatives, this Nassella is non-invasive and has not been known to self-sow, at least not here in the Bay Area. Not fussy about soil, but good drainage recommended. Deer resistant. Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial grass USDA zones 9-10. #4186 $6.95

Deppea splendens RARE & EXCLUSIVE! The holy grail for frost free gardeners! Believed to be extinct in the wild, this cloud forest treasure was collected in 1981 in the mountains of Chiapas, Mexico by Dr. Dennis Breedlove, curator of the CA Academy of Sciences. Dr. Breedlove returned to Chiapas in 1986 to find the area had been cleared for farmland and the Deppeas had vanished. Our plants are clones grown from the original seed distributed to the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where it thrives. Multi-branching to 8’ x 5’, it blooms mid-late Summer thru Fall, bearing clusters of pendulant, golden yellow, tubular flowers topped by violet-red calyces that hang from impossibly thin, wiry stems. Tolerant of only a tiny bit of frost (do protect it) and adverse to heat, it’s best grown along the coast in rich, well drained soil. Filtered sun/Bright shade. Avg. water/ Moist. Perennial USDA zone 10. #2209 $16.95

NEW! Scrophularia macrantha “Redbirds in a Tree” Quite delightful, cherry-red, chubby, quailshaped blooms seem to sit charmingly on stems, the better to bring the hummingbirds and butterflies. Native to only 3 locations at 7,000’ in New Mexico, this prettiest of “Figworts” can grow to 3’ tall and 18” across with loose, upright flower spikes appearing in Summer well above rich green, serrated foliage. Though the internet tells us it’s drought loving, ours has happily bloomed for 3 years straight in our well-drained, fertile, regularly watered demo garden – go figure! Sun (coast)/ Part shade in hotter areas. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 5-9. #3850 $6.95

Ixia ‘Giant’ “Twinkle Toes” NEW! Wonderfully easy, reliable

and a delight to grow, this white counterpart to ‘Buttercup’ (right) sports 1.5” deep cherry-eyed blooms on multiple graceful stems that sway with the slightest breeze. They’ll multiply each year to form an elegant clump and may self-sow. Spring bloom season lasts at least a month, a joyful sight you’ll enjoy year after year – even when you forgot they were there! Winning cut flowers! Deer resistant. Sun/Part sun. Avg./No Summer water. Bulb USDA zones 9-10. Ships dormant after July. #4222 $8.95

Ixia hybrid ‘Buttercup’ So popular with visitors, the luminous butter yellow blooms of this EASY South African bulb brightens any garden with practically no effort. Held aloft on 2’ graceful stems, the 1.5” berry centered blooms last a month and a half. Multiplies easily but not aggressively. Not fussy about soil and happy with only Winter moisture, they’ll go to sleep in Summer and return in Fall. Lift/ store bulbs in colder climates. Deer resistant! Sun/Part sun. Avg./No Summer water. Bulb USDA zones 9-10. Ships dormant after July. #3334 $8.95

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Rare Finds!

Paulownia tomentosa “Empress Tree” RARE! Truly spectacular, EASY and just about the fastest tree you can grow! With fairy tale-like beauty, large and fragrant, lavender, foxglove-like blooms held in 12-16” clusters ornament bare branches in Spring before the foliage emerges – a sight to behold! Large, fuzzy, heart shaped leaves follow, bestowing a tropical effect and providing an excellent shade canopy. Tolerates air pollution, poor toxic soil and clay. Growing 8-10’ in its first year, it can reach 40’ tall. If you want to keep it shorter you can prune back severely or even chop it to the ground each Winter – or grow it in clay which limits its height. Cannot ship to CT or WI and can be invasive in the eastern US. Please check here before ordering: http://plants.usda.gov/java/nameSearch. Sun. Avg. water. Perennial Tree USDA zones 4-10. #809 $7.95

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Thalictrum rochebrunianum Other than never giving it any water, you can’t kill this lovely Japanese native. Thick, sturdy, upright stalks to 6-7’ tall burst into huge clouds – 3’ across – of lavender-pink flowers in June. Charm incarnate! Some say it’s best massed, but my single plantings never fail to impress. Deciduous but returns each season. Rich, loamy soil. Deer resistant! Best of the genus! Sun/Part sun. Avg. water/Moist. Perennial USDA zones 4-10. May ship dormant until March. #1057 $8.95

Acacia pendula NEW! “Weeping Acacia” Rarely seen and a stunning choice for a street tree or accent, this remarkable evergreen (ever-silver), long-lived Australian native is admired for its beautiful weeping branches clothed in 2-4” silvery, blue-grey leaves. Slow growing to 15-20’, it’s bushy and full when young and takes on the ghostly weeping habit with age. Highly drought tolerant, with a low litter rate, it’s found in dry, heavy clay in its native habitat but will look best in slightly fertile, well-draining soil with an occasional deep watering once established. Yellow, fragrant pom-pom flowers in Spring. Hardy to 15-20° F. Deer resistant! Sun. Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 8-11. #2517 $8.95

Ageratum corymbosum EXCLUSIVE!

Truly one of the most extraordinary shade plants we have come across! It blooms almost year around here along the coast with wonderfully fluffy lavender-blue flower heads 6” across. Exotic, velvety leaves start out greenish, but quickly turn a lush and sexy dark purple. “Ever-purple,” the branching stems create a 3’ x 3’ well-mannered dense form I’ve never had to pinch back! Easy in rich, composty soil. Attracts butterflies! Roots are hardy to 15° F. Deadhead for repeat bloom and prune stems for best shape. Half day sun (coast)/AM sun (inland). Avg. water. Perennial USDA zones 9-11. #1579 $10.95

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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 cultivated Sweet Pea of record. A massive bloomer, it retains its 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 $4.95

Lathyrus odoratus ‘Barry Dare’ NEW! 1st Prize Winner at the National Sweet Pea trials, this large and wavy true red Sweet Pea boasts extra long stems and loads of blooms – all the better to show off in a vase. Sweetly scented, it’ll add an extra sparkly color blast anywhere you plant it. Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Available until midApril. #2090 $4.95

Lathyrus odoratus ‘Almost Black’ A fashionista sensation! Our newest Keith Hammett introduction and the blackest Sweet Pea of all! Smaller, excellently fragrant and deepest black bloom (many to a stem) provide luscious material for bouquets. Elegant and designer-y vertical and background color for your Spring garden, too. Create a tasty combo by pairing it with white ‘Mrs. Collier’ - or variegated ‘Wiltshire Ripple’ (both online). To 8’ tall. Rich soil a must! Self-sows! Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Available until mid-April. #4044 $4.95

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, selfsows to return each year! 8’ tall. Rich soil. Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Available until midApril. #3122 $4.95

Lathyrus odoratus x belinensis ‘Erewhon’ 25 years in the making by breeder Keith Hammett, ‘Erewhon’ blows our minds with reverse bi-coloration! Blue-purple “wings” and pink-lavender “banners” are sure to get your gardener’s 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 midApril. #3369 $4.95

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, good sized, scented blooms on 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

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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. Attractive bluish-green foliage! Trés romantique partnered with Gilia tricolor (p. 6) or Cynoglossum amabile (online). Self-sows. Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. Cannot ship to WV. #793 $4.95

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. #772 $4.95

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 $4.95

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

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. Nice in containers. Sun. Avg. water. Annual. All zones. #2369 $4.95

Ever-Popular POPPIES

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.

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

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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Tritonia disticha NEW! Generously donated to us by the wonderful Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden, we’re glad to offer this rarely seen and rather hardy South African bulb. Blooming for 3 straight months, from July to September, just when our gardens often need a little pick me up, this carefree gem will make a clump to 3’ across within several years. Enchanting 1.5” peachy-pink flaring trumpets with pretty yellow markings dance on one-sided, thin but tough, wiry “fairy-wand” stems. EASY-peasy, just give it rich, welldrained soil. A harmonious companion to long-blooming Wahlenbergia ‘Blue Cloud’ (online), or good old Agapanthus. Lovely along a path and a welcome addition to a mixed garden. Deer resistant!Deciduous. Sun. Avg. water. Bulb Perennial USDA zones 8-10. #4223 $9.95

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Yucca desmetiana ‘Blue Boy’ NEW & EXCLUSIVE! (syn. Yucca aliofolia ‘Purpurea’) Rare and ever-so-lust-worthy! With its soft, arching, smooth-edged, ever-purplish leaves, this easy-to-grow Yucca delivers a thrilling hue for just about any situation and with a compact size of only 4-6’ tall and 3-5’ across, it won’t look out of scale in most gardens. A hybrid of Yucca desmetiana, it doesn’t exist in the wild, but is gladly received and so archi-tastefully designerish! Highly adaptable, it thrives here in the foggy Bay Area (although it grows slowly), as well as in hot/humid or hot/dry climates. Equally delicious in dry/succulent gardens or regularly watered gardens, our 2-year-old (shown here) gets water daily! Develops a rounded, barrel-like rosette over time, it blooms in July-August on stout stems bearing large clusters of waxy, translucent white, pendulous blooms. A sophisticated container subject! Hardy to 15-20° F. Does best in well-drained soil. Sun/Part sun (hotter areas). Avg./Low water. Perennial USDA zones 8-10 (7 with protection). #4107 $9.95

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