HERBACEOUS PLANTS (updated 12 March, 2010)

The U.C. Riverside Botanic Gardens 37th Annual
SPRING PLANT SALE

Public Sale Saturday, March 27, 12 noon to 5 pm and Sunday, March 28, 9 am to 3 pm



KEY TO THE CODES AT END OF THE PLANT DESCRIPTIONS:

H* - attracts Hummingbirds
B* - attracts Butterflies or feeds butterfly larvae
W* - Water efficient/drought tolerant plants
C* - California native plant or derivative
F* - especially good cut Flower or cut Foliage
S* - fragrant flowers ("S" for Scented)

The number of plants we expect to have available at the sale appears in brackets at the end of the plant description.

Achillea 'Wesersandstein', "COMMON YARROW" - Tough, water-efficient perennial w/ flat-topped clusters of long-lasting, dark rose red to salmon red flowers above a darkk green, ferny, aromatic foliage mass. [32] (B*W*F*)

Agapanthus orientalis, "LILY-OF-THE-NILE" - Full-sized, popular & useful landscape favorite w/ strap-shaped leaves & long-stalked, 8 in., ball-like clusters of blue flowers over long summer season. [21] (H*B*W*F*)

Agapanthus orientalis 'Albus', "LILY-OF-THE-NILE" - Full-sized, popular & useful landscape favorite w/ strap-shaped leaves & long-stalked, 8 in., ball-like clusters of pristine white flowers over long summer season. [33] (H*B*W*F*)

Agapanthus orientalis 'Tinker Bell', "LILY-OF-THE-NILE" - Dwarf, variegated selection of this landscape favorite w/ strap-shaped leaves handsomely margined creamy white & long-stalked, ball-like clusters of blue flowers in summer. [23/10/8] (H*B*W*F*)

Agapanthus orientalis 'Peter Pan', "LILY-OF-THE-NILE" - A dwarf selection of this popular landscape favorite w/ strap-shaped leaves & long-stalked, ball-like clusters of blue flowers in summer. [9] (H*B*W*F*)

Albuca crinifolia, "ALBUCA" - Evergreen perennial w/ green, above-ground bulb, long, strap-shaped leaves & tall, upright spikes of white flowers w/ a green stripe on each petal. [12] (W*)

Alstroemeria (Cherie's yellow), "PERUVIAN LILY" - Easy, summer dormant, long-blooming perennial w/ leafy, long-stemmed clusters of lily-like flowers in yellow & white w/ red markings; excellent cutflower. [14] (H*W*F*)

Alstroemeria 'Meyer Hybrids', "PERUVIAN LILY" - Easy, summer dormant, long-blooming perennial w/ leafy, long-stemmed clusters of lily-like flowers in shades of pink & lavender w/ darker markings; excellent cutflower. [60] (H*W*F*)

Aquilegia formosa, "WESTERN COLUMBINE" - Calif. native perennial w/ handsome, much divided, airy foliage & tall, branching sprays of nodding, orange-red, spurred flowers adored by hummingbirds; spreads readily by seed. [11] (H*C*F*)

Aristida purpurea, "PURPLE THREE-AWN" - Drought tolerant, Calif. native, perennial grass forming two by two ft., tight, erect clumps of fine-textured, gray green, leaves & delicate purple seedheads that glow in the sunlight. [20] (C*)

Armeria alliacea, "SEA PINK" - Water efficient, southern European perennial forming a spreading clump of stiff, grass-like foliage & long-stalked clusters of bright pink flowers much of year; butterfly favorite. [32] (B*W*)

Armeria caespitosa, "SEA PINK" - Very compact perennial forming a cushion of needle-like, rich green leaves & stalked clusters of rose pink flowers in spring; butterfly favorite; needs extra good drainage (=A. juniperifolia). [32] (B*W*)

Armeria maritima 'Armada White', "SEA PINK" - Water efficient perennial forming a tight, shaggy mat of narrow leaves & long-stalked clusters of white flowers from spring to summer; butterfly favorite; needs good drainage. [32] (B*W*C*)

Armeria maritima 'Varretu', "SEA PINK" - Water efficient perennial forming a compact, spreading mat of fine leaves & long-stalked clusters of pink flowers from spring to summer; butterfly favorite; needs good drainage. [32] (B*W*C*)

Armeria 'Nifty Thrifty', "SEA PINK" - Water efficient perennial forming a tight, spreading mat of narrow green leaves edged yellow, & long-stalked clusters of dark pink flowers spring to summer; butterfly favorite. [32/7] (B*W*C*F*)

Aster novi-belgii 'Sapphire', "MICHAELMAS DAISY" - Adaptable herbaceous perennial w/ low green foliage & long-stemmed, lavender blue daisy flowers w/ many slender rays & orange centers in late summe/fall. [3] (B*F*)

Aster oblongifolius 'Dream of Beauty', "FRAGRANT ASTER" - Adaptable herbaceous perennial w/ gray-green foliage & long-stemmed, pink daisy flowers w/ many slender rays & burnt orange centers in late summer. [17] (B*F*)

Babiana 'Night Vision', "BABOON FLOWER" - Pretty, summer-dormant freesia relative w/ tightly pleated, strap-shaped leaves & dark blue-purple, funnel-shaped flowers w/ red centers, in spring; best kept dry in summer. [25] (H*W*F*)

Begonia 'Hildegard's Richmondensis', "BEGONIA" - Easy, shrubby begonia w/ succulent stems, shiny, bronzy, ruffled leaves & clusters of rosy pink flowers w/ yellow centers over much of year; flowers edible. [16/13]

Berlandiera lyrata, "CHOCOLATE DAISY" - Texas native perennial to 3 ft. tall w/ light yellow daisy flowerheads w/ reddish-brown centers; flowers deliciously chocolate scented. [20/3] (B*W*S*)

Bouteloua gracilis, "BLUE GRAMMA GRASS" - Small, Calif. native, clumping grass w/ slender, light gray-green leaves & distinctive, comb-like flower heads that emerge silvery, turn purple. [20] (W*C*F*)

Bulbine frutescens, "STALKED BULBINE" - Water-efficient groundcover w/ narrow, succulent leaves & many spikes of clear lemon yellow, starburst flowers over long season; "bulletproof" according to The So. Calif. Gardener. [14] (B*W*)

Bulbine 'Tiny Tangerine', "ORANGE BULBINE" - Water-efficient groundcover perennial from S. Africa w/ tight mat of narrow, succulent leaves & spikes of orange & yellow, starburst flowers over long season. [20] (H*B*W*)

Calandrinia grandiflora, "ROCK PURSLANE" - Chilean native perennial forming a 1-3 ft. mound of succulent, gray-green leaves & tall, slender stems bearing large, brilliant magenta, poppy-like flowers from spring to fall. [20]

Calylophus drummondii v. fendleri, "SUNDROPS" - Heat-loving, spreading, southwest native perennial w/ gray green, wavy-edged leaves & 1-in., brilliant yellow, poppy-like flowers that age to coral in summer/fall. [20/10] (W*)

Carex dipsacea 'Dark Horse', "AUTUMN SEDGE" - Grass-like perennial forming handsome, 2-2.5 ft. clumps of slender olive green leaves, tinted orange & bronze toward the tips, especially in winter & interesting, shiny black seed heads. [32]

Carex flagillifera, "WEEPING BROWN N.Z. SEDGE" - Grass-like perennial from New Zealand forming dense, clumps of very narrow, weeping, iridescent bronze leaves to 2 ft long w/ curled tips, tinted pink & orange shades in winter. [32]

Carex glauca, "BLUE SEDGE" - Grass-like perennial, evergreen in mild climates, spreading slowly to form turf of narrow, blue-gray leaves; filler or small scale lawn substitute that takes light traffic; established plants water efficient. [9]

Catananche caerulea, "CUPID'S DART" - Pretty, European perennial forming clumps of gray-green, grassy foliage to 1 ft. tall, & long-stemmed, silver-bracted, lavender-blue flowers over long summer season. [32] (B*)

Centranthus lecoqii, "NARROW-LEAVED VALERIAN" - Semi-shrubby, Mediterranean perennial w/ slender, blue-green leaves & tall-stemmed, clusters of small, tubular, lavender-pink flowers in spring/summer. [20] (B*W*)

Centranthus ruber 'Pretty Betsy', "RED VALERIAN" - Old fashioned favorite -- a tough, water efficient, semi-shrubby perennial w/ gray-green leaves & tall-stemmed, fluffy clusters of tiny, deep rose pink flowers over long spring/summer season. [11] (B*W*F*)

Chasmanthe floribunda, "AFRICAN FLAG" - Vigorous, summer dormant, gladiolus relative w/ tall fans of sword-shaped, bright green leaves & branching spikes of 2-in., orange, flared-tubular flowers in late winter; hummingbird favorite. [29] (H*W*F*)

Chrysanthemum maximum 'Snow Lady', "SHASTA DAISY" - Dwarf form of this easy perennial w/ a deep-green foliage mat & 2.5-in., white daisy flowers w/ yellow centers in summer; good in low borders, containers or as a cutflower. [9] (B*F*)

Coreopsis gigantea, "TREE COREOPSIS" - Bizarre, Calif. native plant, a coastal native w/ a broomstick trunk topped by a mop of ferny foliage & pretty yellow daisy-like flowers; needs good drainage, best dryish or completely dry in summer. [8] (B*W*C*)

Cotula (Oscar Clarke), "BRASS BUTTONS" - Spreading perennial w/ silky stems, soft, gray green, feathery leaves & long stalked, yellow, button-like flower heads over a long summer season. [21/9] (B*)

Cuphea llavea, "BAT-FACED CUPHEA" - heat-loving, shrubby perennial to 2 or 3 ft. tall w/ showy, tubular flowers w/ red "ears" & dark purple markings; flowers throughout warm weather; hummingbird favorite. [32] (H*)

Cymbopogon citratus, "LEMON GRASS" - Long-time Riverside resident forming clumps of handsome, sea-green leaves that are deliciously lemon scented; popular in southeast Asian cooking & herb teas (culinary, aromatic, ornamental). [17]

Cynara scolymus, "ARTICHOKE" - Improved strain of this bold perennial w/ silvery green, divided leaves & huge, long-stalked, thistle-like flower heads -- artichokes eaten in bud -- showy, purple-blue flowers if allowed to open. [34] (B*F*)

Dahlia imperialis, "TREE DAHLIA" - Dramatic, herbaceous perennial to 10+ ft. in bloom w/ thick, bamboo-like stems topped by huge, branching sprays of 4-in., lavender flowers in fall; protect from wind. [17] (H*F*)

Epilobium 'Catalina', "CALIFORNIA-FUCHSIA" - Upright, drought tolerant, shrubby perennial w/ narrow, silvery leaves & scarlet, tubular flowers in summer & fall when few other Calif. natives bloom; needs good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*C*F*)

Erigeron karvinskianus 'Spindrift', "SANTA BARBARA DAISY" - More compact & tame version of this easy-to-grow perennial native to Mexico, w/ 1 in., toothed leaves, & an abundance of 3/4 in., dainty white daisies tinged pink; blooms from early summer to fall. [32] (B*W*)

Eriogonum grande v. rubescens, "RED BUCKWHEAT" - Calif. native, spreading perennial w/ gray-green, oval leaves & generous clusters of tiny, rosy red flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [30] (B*W*C*)

Erysimum menziesii ssp. concinnum, "MENZIES' WALLFLOWER" - California native, short-lived, shrubby perennial w/ somewhat succulent leaves & heads of creamy white, 4-petalled, fragrant flowers in spring; needs good drainage. [25] (B*C*S*)

Euphorbia characias 'Tasmanian Tiger', "VARIEGATED SPURGE" - Shrubby perennial w/ narrow, gray-green leaves strikingly edged white & long-lasting, compact clusters of chartreuse & white flower heads in late winter/early spring. [21] (W*)

Euphorbia rigida (biglandulosa), "BLUE EUPHORBIA" - Striking poinsettia relative w/ waxy, gray-green leaves arranged foxtail-fashion on thick stems; stems topped w/ chartreuse, dome-shaped flower clusters in winter. [25] (W*F*)

Felicia amelloides Variegata', "BLUE MARGUERITE" - Shrubby, S. African perennial, 1.5 ft. tall spreading 4 or 5 ft. wide w/ small green leaves handsomely marked creamy yellow & 1.25 in., sky blue, daisy-like flower heads in spring/summer. [32] (B*W*)

Fragaria x ananassa 'Albion', "ALBION STRAWBERRY" - Calif. adapted strawberry forming wide-spreading mats of dark green leaves, white flowers & conical strawberries w/ excellent flavor over long summer/fall season; Verticillium & crown rot resistant. [36]

Fragaria x ananassa 'Chandler', "CHANDLER STRAWBERRY" - Calif. adapted strawberry forming wide-spreading mats of dark green leaves, white flowers & large, juicy strawberries w/ excellent flavor over long summer season; some resistance to leaf spot. [36]

Francoa appendiculata, "MAIDEN'S WREATH" - Uncommon perennial from Chile w/ bold, light green, basal foliage mound & 2 ft. spikes of dainty, light lavender flowers in summer; good for cutting. [20] (F*)

Gaura 'Passionate Rainbow', "PINK WANDFLOWER" - Compact, variegated form w/ red, broom-like stems, green, red & white colored foliage & wand-like flower spikes bearing many dainty, 1-in., pink, butterfly-like flowers in summer. [32] (W*F*)

Gladiolus tristis, "WINTER GLADIOLUS" - Elegant perennial from a corm, w/ narrow, ridged leaves & spikes of creamy yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers in late winter, deliciously night scented; can be dry in summer. [20] (H*W*F*S*)

Glaucium flavum, "SEA POPPY" - Mediterranean native, short-lived perennial w/ a basal rosette of silvery leaves & spikes of 2-in, 4-petaled, satiny yellow flowers over long summer season; needs good drainage. [16] (W*)

Goniolimon tataricum (Limonium tatarica), "GERMAN STATICE" - Heat & cold hardy perennial w/ rosettes of narrowly-oval, waxy leaves & long-lasting, airy sprays of tiny pale lavender flowers in spring/summer; good fresh or dried cutflower; good drainage. [16] (B*W*F*)

Habranthus robustus, "RAIN LILY" - Perennial from a bulb w/ strap-shaped, foliage & long-stemmed, lily-like, pink flowers in summer; a period of drought then irrigation after the first bloom may bring another flowering. [17] (H*)

Helianthus maximilianii, "MAXIMILIAN SUNFLOWER" - Rather spectacular, central & southwest U.S. native, clumping perennial from a rhizome; it becomes a 10 ft., pyramidal column of 8-in., narrow leaves & 3-in., glowing yellow, sunflowers in fall. [13] (B*F*)

Helianthus tuberosus, "JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE" - Eastern & central U.S. native, spreading vigorously by rhizomes, w/ broad leaves & 4-in., yellow sunflowers in fall; rhizomes edible both raw & cooked & sold commercially as "sunchokes". [20] (B*F*)

Helichrysum 'Ruby Cluster', "RUBY CLUSTER EVERLASTING" - Mounding perennial w/ small, woolley leaves & deep pink, ball-like buds opening to light pink, papery, daisy-like flower heads w/ yellow centers; needs good drainage. [12] (B*W*F*)

Helictotrichon sempervirens, "BLUE OAT GRASS" - One of the most striking & widely adapted ornamental grasses; forms fountains of blue, slender leaves to 2+ ft.; needs good drainage. [14]

Helipterum anthemoides, "CHAMOMILE SUNRAY" - Mounding, Aust. perennial w/ aromatic, gray-green foliage & papery, white daisies opening from red buds in winter/spring; good drainage (= Rhodanthe anthemoides). [20] (B*)

Hesperaloe parviflora, "CORAL YUCCA" - Drought tolerant, yucca-like perennial w/ clumps of 3-ft., narrow leaves & tall spikes of long lasting, coral-colored flowers in early summer & later. [20/6] (H*W*F*)

Heuchera 'Santa Ana Cardinal', "CORAL BELLS" - Perennial forming tight clumps of rounded, deep green leaves & abundant, airy spikes of tiny, rose red flowers over long spring/summer season; Calif. native hybrid & hummingbird favorite. [4] (H*C*F*)

Hilaria (Pleuraphis) rigida, "BIG GALLETA GRASS" - Large, Southwest desert native grass forming bushy clumps of light gray green, felty leaves & long stalked, wand-like flower heads; needs perfect drainage. [15] (W*C*)

Ipheion uniflorum 'Rolf Fiedler', "BLUE STAR FLOWER" - Easiest of bulbs w/ grass-like, onion-scented, blue-green leaves & short-stalked, starry, bright blue flowers in abundance over long winter/spring season. [20] (W*)

Juncus patens 'Elk Blue', "CALIF. GRAY RUSH" - Calif. native, grass-like plant forming a dense, 2-ft. fountain of slender, gray-green, sharp-pointed leaves; will take some drought but does best w/ regular garden watering. [20] (C*)

Leucojum aestivum, "SUMMER SNOWFLAKE" - Pretty summer dormant bulb with slender, dark green, strap-shaped leaves & long-stemmed clusters of nodding, white, bell-shaped flowers w/ green petal tips; easy & dependable. [15] (F*)

Limonium perezii, "SEA LAVENDER" - Bold, water efficient perennial w/ large, leathery, rounded leaves & long-stemmed clusters of purple & white flowers which are long lasting on the plant or cut in arrangements; butterfly favorite. [32/22] (B*W*F*)

Linum perenne 'Blue Sapphire', "PRAIRIE FLAX" - Dainty perennial w/ slender, wand-like branches lined foxtail-fashion w/ narrow, gray green leaves & topped by branching clusters of delicate, light blue flowers in late spring/summer. [32] (B*W*)

Lobelia laxiflora, "MEXICAN BUSH LOBELIA" - Water efficient, spreading perennial w/ 2 ft. stems from an underground, creeping stem; narrow leaves & open spikes of tubular, orange-red flowers born over long summer season. [15] (H*B*W*)

Lotus crassifolius var. otayensis, "OTAY MTN. LOTUS" - Endangered, Calif. native, shrubby perennial w/ gray, softly furry, divided leaves & clusters of pretty, maroon & white, pea-shaped flowers; needs good drainage. [20] (B*C*W*)

Lupinus albifrons var. collinus, "SILVER BUSH LUPINE" - Low-spreading, Calif. native, shrubby perennial w/ hand-shaped, silky, silvery leaves & tall spikes of blue-purple & yellow, pea-shaped flowers in spring; needs good drainage. [20] (H*B*W*C*)

Mimulus 'Alexandra', "HYBRID MONKEYFLOWER" - Calif. native hybrid, water efficient, shrubby perennial w/ shiny, narrow leaves & trumpet-shaped, burgundy flowers born over long spring to fall season; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*B*W*C*)

Mimulus 'Valentine', "HYBRID MONKEYFLOWER" - Calif. native hybrid, water efficient, shrubby perennial w/ shiny, narrow leaves & trumpet-shaped, red flowers born over long spring to fall season; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*B*W*C*)

Moraea polystachya, "BUTTERFLY IRIS" - Pretty iris relative from a corm w/ a few dark green, grass-like leaves & 3-in., violet-blue, iris-like flowers w/ yellow markings produced 3-6 at a time over a long fall/winter season; needs no summer water. [7] (W*)

Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Regal Mist', "PINK MUHLEY" - Stunning, near-evergreen, clumping grass w/ fine-textured, dark green, waxy foliage & a cloud-like mass of misty pink flowers over the foliage in fall; cut back in early spring. [25] (W*)

Muhlenbergia dumosa, "BAMBOO MUHLEY" - Tough, graceful Arizona native grass w/ slender, bamboo-like stems & tiny leaf blades, forms a 4-5 ft. fountain-shaped cloud of fluffy foliage, flowers & seedheads. [13] (W*)

Muhlenbergia rigens, "DEERGRASS" - Tough & dramatic, Calif. native grass w/ graceful, gray-green leaves forming dense clumps & whiplike, silvery flower stalks in summer; remains green even w/out summer water. [25] (W*C*)

Narcissus (Oscar's cream), "NARCISSUS" - Longtime Inland resident w/ narrow strap-shaped leaves & long-stemmed clusters of 1-in, deliciously fragrant, solid cream-colored flwoers; gopher proof! [23] (W*F*S*)

Narcissus (Oscar's white & orange), "NARCISSUS" - Longtime Inland resident w/ narrow strap-shaped leaves & generous, long-stemmed clusters of starry, white flowers w/ small, orange central cups; gopher proof! [8] (W*F*S*)

Narcissus 'Paper White, "PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS" - Longtime Inland resident & old-fashioned favorite bulb; narrow strap-shaped leaves & long-stemmed clusters of 1-in, pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers in winter; gopher proof! [9] (W*F*S*)

Nassella (Stipa) pulchra, "PURPLE NEEDLEGRASS" - Drought tolerant grass native to Santa Rosa Plateau & elsewhere in Calif.; open clumps of narrow leaves & tall, graceful flower heads emerge purple, age to gold. [32] (W*C*)

Oenothera stubbei, "BAJA OR SALTILLO PRIMROSE" - Very low growing, spreading perennial ground cover w/ large yellow flowers held well above foliage, open evening to 10 a.m. [20] (W*)

Pelargonium 'Fragrant Frosty', "SCENTED GERANIUM" - Easy shrubby perennial, w/ finely divided, deliciously aromatic leaves handsomely frosted white & clusters of small, pink flowers in spring/summer. [8/7] (B*W*)

Pelargonium 'Frank Hadlow', "PELARGONIUM" - Water efficient, easy, shrubby, old fashioned perennial, this one with handsome leaves marked red & edged white & double, coral flowers over long season. [15] (H*B*W*)

Pelargonium 'Jeanne', "PELARGONIUM" - Water efficient, easy, shrubby, old fashioned perennial, this one w/ coral pink flowers w/ unusual, jagged-edged petals produced over a long season. [17] (H*B*W*)

Pelargonium peltatum (Al's lavender), "IVY GERANIUM" - Water efficient, easy groundcover perennial, this old-fashioned one a vigorous, wide-spreading plant w/ clusters of lavender-pink flowers over a long season. [15/5] (H*B*W*)

Pelargonium 'Vancouver Centennial', "PELARGONIUM" - Water efficient, easy, shrubby, old fashioned perennial, this one with handsome maple-like that are red, edged in bright green & starry, coral red flowers over long season. [12] (H*B*W*)

Pennisetum 'Fairy Tails', "EVERGREEN FOUNTAIN GRASS" - Water efficient perennial forming handsome clumps of arching, blue-green leaves & upright, long-stemmed, dark wheat-colored flower plumes in summer. [17] (W*F*)

Penstemon amphorellae, "MEXICAN BLUE PENSTEMON" - Shrubby, perennial penstemon from Mexico w/ many slender stems of narrow leaves & delicate spikes of pretty, bell-shaped, light blue flowers over a long summer season. [20] (H*W*)

Penstemon cardinalis, "SCARLET PENSTEMON" - South TX & NM native perennial w/ large, leathery, dark green leaves & spikes of dark red, tubular flowers over long summer season; hummingbird favorite & needs good drainage. [20/5] (H*B*W*F*)

Penstemon palmeri, "PALMER'S PENSTEMON" - Calif. native perennial w/ thick, gray-green leaves & tall spikes of fragrant, short-tubular, light pink flowers in spring; needs perfect drainage. [20/8] (W*C*F*)

Penstemon pinifolius, "PINELEAF PENSTEMON" - Southwest native perennial w/ bright green, needle-like leaves & spikes of tubular, red-orange flowers in summer; needs moderate watering & good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*F*)

Perovskia atriplicifolia `Longin', "RUSSIAN SAGE" - Many branched perennial w/ gray-green, ferny leaves & a cloud of intricate spikes of small, lavender-blue flowers over long summer season; good in arrangements. [10/11] (B*F*)

Phormium 'Apricot Queen', "NEW ZEALAND FLAX" - Dwarf selection of this popular accent plant; a 3-ft. tall clump of broad, strap-shaped leaves that are light yellow w/ green margins & apricot blushed; landscape or container. [27] (W*)

Phormium 'Maori Sunrise', "NEW ZEALAND FLAX" - Dwarf selection of this popular accent plant; a 3-ft. tall clump of broad, stiff, strap-shaped leaves that are pinkish orange aging to cream, margined & striped bronzy green; landscape or container. [14] (W*)

Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen', "CAPE FUCHSIA" - Shrubby, penstemon-like perennial w/ shiny leaves & loose, pyramidal clusters of drooping, tubular orange flowers w/ conspicuous yellow throat; hummingbird favorite. [24/20/19] (H*)

Reinwardtia indica, "YELLOW FLAX" - Spectacular shrubby perennial w/ bright green leaves & 2-in, bright yellow, satiny, cup-shaped flowers over long winter season. [31/20]

Rhodanthemum 'Tizi-N-Tichka', "MOROCCAN DAISY" - Mounding perennial spreading to 1+ ft. w/ feathery, gray foliage & covered w/ 2-in., white daisy flowers w/ an inner blood red ring around the yellow center, produced in winter; needs good drainage. [32] (B*W*)

Rhodocoma capensis, "RHODOCOMA" - Rare, horsetail-like perennial forming handsome, fluffy clumps of thread-like, shiny green, jointed stems; for garden or waterside planting; not invasive; no phosphorus fertilizer. [6] (F*)

Romulea subfistulosa, "FLAME FREESIA" - Pretty, summer-dormant freesia relative w/ slender, grass-like leaves & deep rose, funnel shaped flowers w/ yelllow centers surrounded by dark blotches; keep dry in summer. [20] (H*W*F*)

Ruellia brittoniana 'Blanca', "DWARF WHITE RUELLIA" - Ultracompact variety of this heat-loving perennial w/ deep green, narrow leaves forming a tight mound, dotted w/ white, trumpet-shaped flowers over long summer season. [22]

Ruellia brittoniana (compact pink), "RUELLIA" - Three-foot, compact variety of this heat-loving perennial w/ dark green, narrow leaves & pretty, 1 in., pink trumpet-shaped flowers w/ dark pink throats throughout warm weather. [20/12] (H*)

Russelia equisetiformis (red), "CORAL FOUNTAIN" - Spectacular penstemon relative w/ bright green, horsetail-like, arching, stems & tubular, bright red flowers over a long season; hummingbird favorite; good in containers. [12] (H*F*)

Russelia equisetiformis 'Aurea', "CORAL FOUNTAIN" - Rare yellow form of this unusual penstemon relative w/ horsetail-like, arching, stems & tubular, soft yellow flowers over a long season; hummingbird favorite; good in containers. [30] (H*F*)

Russelia equisetiformis 'Flamingo Park', "CORAL FOUNTAIN" - Spectacular penstemon relative w/ horsetail-like, arching, stems & tubular, coral-red flowers over a long season; hummingbird favorite; good in containers. [43] (H*F*)

Russelia equisetiformis 'St. Elmo's Fire', "CORAL FOUNTAIN" - Spectacular penstemon relative w/ small leaves on bright green, horsetail-like, arching, stems & trumpet-shaped, bright red flowers over a long season; hummingbird favorite; good in containers. [36] (H*F*)

Salvia chamaedryoides, "GERMANDER SAGE" - Compact, shrubby perennial spreading by underground runners; small, gray-green leaves contrast w/ small, bright blue flowers in early summer & fall. [20/3] (B*W*)

Salvia confertiflora, "SALVIA" - Tall, shrubby perennial w/ dark yellow-green, velvety leaves & slender, foot-long, brick-red, velvety flower spikes dotted w/ tiny, orange-red flowers; good cutflower. [20] (H*F*)

Salvia darcyi, "GALEANA RED SAGE" - Herbaceous perennial salvia w/ light green, triangular leaves & many spikes of 1.5 in., tubular, coral red flowers over long summer season; hummingbird favorite. [7] (H*)

Salvia discolor, "ANDEAN SAGE" - Unusual perennial w/ slender, white branches, widely spaced yellow green leaves, velvety white below, & open spikes of small, near black, tubular flowers w/ contrasting pale green calyces. [33]

Salvia fruticosa, "GREEK SAGE" - Uncommon sage, long prized in Greece for it's many uses; gray-green, textured, aromatic leaves & spikes of small, tubular, pale lavender flowers in spring; use like culinary sage. [8] (W*)

Salvia guaranitica 'Costa Rica', "COSTA RICA SAGE" - Bold, shrubby perennial w/ large, deep green, crinkled leaves & tall spikes of 2-in., deep blue-purple flowers over long season; hummingbird favorite. [30/24/24] (H*F*)

Salvia involucrata, "ROSELEAF SAGE" - Tall, shrubby perennial w/ velvety leaves & foot-long spikes of rich, rose-pink, tubular flowers & puffy bracts of the same color, produced in late summer/fall; flowers last well in arrangements. [45] (H*F*)

Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl', "RED STEMMED FORSYTHIA SAGE" - Tall, shrubby perennial w/ square, reddish stems, bright green, rough textured, heart-shaped leaves & 1-2-ft. long, spikes of 1-in., butter yellow, tubular flowers in fall/winter; good cutflower. [19] (H*F*)

Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten', "CULINARY SAGE" - Handsome selection of culinary sage forming a low carpet of extra broad, gray-green leaves & short spikes of lavender-blue flowers in spring. [32] (W*)

Salvia officinalis 'Icterina', "VARIEGATED CULINARY SAGE" - Handsome selection of culinary sage forming a low carpet of deliciously aromatic, gray-green leaves w/ gold margins; this form apparently doesn't form flowers. [22] (W*F*)

Senecio petasitis, "VELVET GROUNDSEL" - Really a giant, dramatic perennial, but use like a large shrub; large, velvety leaves & foot-long masses of scented yellow daisies. [6] (B*F*)

Sesleria autumnalis, "AUTUMN MOOR GRASS" - Adaptable grass forming spiky clumps of thin, light green leaves & long-stemmed, slender, golden flower heads produced in spring & held into summer & fall. [32] (F*)

Setcreasea pallida 'Purple Heart', "PURPLE HEART" - Fast-growing, wide spreading, groundcover perennial from Mexico w/ vivid purple, succulent leaves & stems & small, starry, pale purple flowers; good in containers. [24]

Sinningia tubiflora, "HARDY SINNINGIA" - Surprisingly hardy, tuberous perennial w/ velvety, crinkled leaves & long-stalked clusters of 3-in, tubular, fragrant, white waxy flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [8] (S*)

Sisyrinchium bellum 'Rocky Point', "BLUE-EYED GRASS" - Dwarf selection of this Calif. native iris relative w/ dainty tufts of grassy foliage & pretty, violet-colored flowers in spring/early summer; can take much or little water. [32] (W*C*)

Solidago multiradiata, "NORTHERN GOLDENROD" - Calif. native perennial forming a spreading mat of green foliage and fluffy spikes of golden yellow flower heads in late summer/fall. [14] (B*C*)

Sphaeralcea ambigua, "APRICOT MALLOW" - Drought tolerant, Calif. desert native perennial w/ yellow-green fuzzy leaves & tall spikes of hollyhock-like, glowing coral orange flowers with silky petals over long spring-summer season. [25/3] (H*W*C*)

Sporobolus airoides , "ALKALI DROPSEED" - Widely adapted Calif. native grass forming a fountain of narrow, gray-green leaves & finely branching clusters of tiny, pink flower heads rising like mist over the foliage in summer. [20] (W*C*)

Stanleya pinnata, "PRINCE'S PLUME" - Calif. native, drought tolerant, shrubby perennial w/ narrow, gray green leaves & tall, fluffy spikes of yellow flowers in spring; needs good drainage; not for beginners. [3] (W*C*)

Strelitzia reginae, "BIRD-OF-PARADISE" - Perennial w/ tough, long-stalked blue-green leaves & long-stemmed, bird-like, orange & blue flowers, produced intermittantly through year; flowers prized for arrangements. [8] (H*W*F*)

Thymus x citriodorus 'Argenteus', "SILVER LEMON THYME" - Diminuitive, shrubby perennial herb w/ tiny, white-margined, lemon-scented leaves & masses of tiny, lavender pink flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [32] (B*W*)

Thymus x citriodorus 'Lime', "LEMON THYME" - Diminuitive, shrubby perennial herb w/ tiny, lime green, lemon-scented leaves & masses of tiny, clear pink flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [32] (B*W*)

Thymus vulgaris 'Dot Wells', "COMMON THYME" - Diminutive, shrubby perennial herb w/ tiny, dark green, aromatic leaves & masses of tiny, pale pink flowers in summer; needs good drainage; classic culinary thyme. [32] (B*W*)

Tulbaghia 'Fairy Star', "SOCIETY GARLIC" - Miniature hybrid of this easy, long-blooming perennial forming clumps of slender, grassy foliage & long-stemmed clusters of dainty, pale pink flowers w/ dark centers. [7] (W*)

Tulbaghia natalensis, "SWEET WILD GARLIC" - Rare South African perennial forming tight, low clumps of slender, aromatic leaves & long-stemmed clusters of small, pink flowers w/ orange centers - deliciously clove scented. [14/5] (S*)

Verbena bonariensis, "PURPLE TOP" - Graceful, airy perennial w/ 3-4 ft. tall, branching, dense clusters of lilac flowers well above the foliage over long summer/fall season; butterfly favorite. [32] (B*W*)

Verbena rigida, "SANDPAPER VERBENA" - Easy, heat-loving, spreading perennial w/ dark green, sandpapery leaves & upright, cylindrical clusters of tiny, purple flowers in summer & fall; butterfly favorite. [20/3] (B*W*)

Vetiveria zizanioides, "VETIVER" - Adaptable clumping grass w/ slender, deep green leaves & tall, plume-like flower spikes in late summer; dried roots are aromatic when moistened & used in screens, fans, etc. [8] (W*F*)

Watsonia borbonica (white), "WHITE BUGLE LILY" - Gladiolus relative forming fans of sword-shaped leaves & spikes of white, funnel-shaped flowers in late spring; can be dry in summer or not; hummingbird favorite. [5] (H*W*F*)

Watsonia gladioloides, "BUGLE LILY" - Gladiolus relative forming fans of sword-shaped leaves to 2 ft. tall & spikes of bright orange-red, funnel-shaped flowers in summer; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*W*F*)

Watsonia intermedia, "BUGLE LILY" - Gladiolus relative forming fans of sword-shaped leaves to 2 ft. tall & spikes of bright pink, funnel-shaped flowers w/ darker centers, in spring; can be dry in summer or not; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*W*F*)

Yucca whipplei, "WHIPPLE'S YUCCA" - Tough & spectacular Calif. native w/ narrow, stiff leaves & dramatic 5-10 ft., Christmas-tree-shaped spike of white waxy flowers; single rosette dies after flowering. [13/11] (W*C*)

Zantedeschia albomaculata, "SPOTTED CALLA" - Easy perennial w/ deep green, handsomely white-spotted, arrow-shaped leaves (very narrow in this form) & flowers w/ large, silky white spathe & protruding yellow spadix. [8] (F*)

Zephyranthes candida, "WHITE RAIN LILY" - Easy, evergreen perennial from a bulb, w/ shiny deep green, grassy foliage & an abundance of single-stemmed, white, lily-like flowers in late summer/fall. [8] (W*)

Zephyranthes candida, "WHITE RAIN LILY" - Easy, evergreen perennial from a bulb, w/ shiny deep green, grassy foliage & an abundance of single-stemmed, white, lily-like flowers in late summer/fall. [32] (W*)

Zephyranthes drummondii, "HILL COUNTRY RAIN LILY" - Evergreen perennial from a bulb, w/ narrow leaves & single-stemmed, white, lily-like flowers that are wonderfully fragrant; flowers in late spring & early summer (=Cooperia pendunculata). [10] (W*S*)

Zephyranthes flavissima, "YELLOW RAIN LILY" - Easy perennial from a bulb, w/ deep green, grassy foliage & single-stemmed, yellow, lily-like flowers in summer; flowers born in successive flushes. [23?/4] (W*)

Zephyranthes 'Labuffarosa', "PINK RAIN LILY" - Easy perennial from a bulb, w/ deep green, grassy foliage & an abundance of single-stemmed, rose pink, lily-like flowers in late spring/summer; flowers born in successive flushes. [20] (W*)

Zephyranthes 'Prairie Sunset', "PINK RAIN LILY" - Easy perennial from a bulb, w/ deep green, grassy foliage & peachy-pink, single-stemmed, crocus-like flowers in summer; flowers born in successive flushes. [13/9] (W*)

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