HERBACEOUS PLANTS (updated 28 March, 2009)

The U.C. Riverside Botanic Gardens 36th Annual
SPRING PLANT SALE

Public Sale Saturday, April 4, 12 noon to 5 pm and Sunday, April 5, 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 'Apple Blossom', "COMMON YARROW" - Tough, water-efficient perennial w/ flat-topped clusters of long-lasting, powderpuff pink flowers above low, ferny, aromatic foliage mass. [32] (B*W*F*)

Agapanthus 'Ellamae', "LILY-OF-THE-NILE" - A robust, dark flowered form of this popular & useful landscape favorite w/ strap-shaped leaves & long-stalked, 8 in., ball-like clusters of extra large, dark blue flowers over long summer season. [5] (H*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. [27] (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. [22] (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. [20] (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. [17] (W*)

Alcea rosea 'Nigra', "BLACK HOLLYHOCK" - Striking form of this easy, old-fashioned favorite perennial w/ bold foliage & tall spires of cup-shaped, single, deep maroon, nearly black flowers. [30] (H*B*)

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. [75] (H*W*F*)

Antirrhinum sempervirens, "SPANISH SNAPDRAGON" - Mat-forming, perennial snapdragon w/ gray-green leaves & low, loose spikes of cream white, two-lipped flowers marked with yellow and purple; needs good drainage. [19] (B*)

Aquilegia chrysantha, "GOLDEN COLUMBINE" - Easy, Southwest native w/ handsome, airy, gray green foliage & tall, branching sprays of nodding, long-spurred, yellow flowers adored by hummingbirds; reseeds freely. [14] (H*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. [10/10] (H*C*F*)

Argemone species, "PRICKLY POPPY" - Seldom offered, un-named, long time resident of the BG; tough perennial w/ gray, spiny leaves & branching stems of 3-in, white flowers w/ crinkled petals in summer; good drainage. [25] (W*)

Armeria 'Bloodstone', "SEA PINK" - Water efficient perennial forming a tight, spreading mat of narrow leaves & long-stalked, ball-like clusters of rose red flowers spring to summer; butterfly favorite. [32] (B*W*C*F*)

Armeria 'Joystick Red', "SEA PINK" - Water efficient perennial forming a spreading mat of narrow leaves & extra long-stalked, ball-shaped clusters of small, rose red flowers much of year; butterfly favorite. [6] (B*W*C*F*)

Armeria 'Victor Reiter', "SEA PINK" - Water efficient perennial forming a tight, spreading mat of narrow, gray-green leaves & long-stalked clusters of deep rose pink flowers much of year; butterfly favorite. [20] (B*W*C*F*)

Artemisia 'Powis Castle', "WORMWOOD" - Striking, water efficient, shrubby perennial forming a dense 3-foot tall, 6-foot wide mound of silver-white, feathery, aromatic foliage; needs good drainage. [20] (W*)

Aster chilensis 'Purple Haze', "COAST ASTER" - Calif. native, vigorous, rhizomatous perennial forming a low, wide-spreading foliage mass & 2-ft. branching sprays of pretty, bright violet daisies w/ yellow centers in late summer/fall. [9] (B*W*C*F*)

Aster ericoides 'Monte Cassino', "MONTE CASSINO" - Evergreen perennial w/ small, slender leaves & tall, leafy, branched flower stalks w/ many, small white daisy flowers over long summer/fall season; popular florist's "filler." [5] (B*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. [24] (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. [20] (B*F*)

Babiana 'Midnight Blues', "BABOON FLOWER" - Pretty, summer-dormant freesia relative w/ tightly ribbed, strap-shaped leaves & deep blue-purple, funnel-shaped flowers w/ white markings in spring; summer dry. [20] (H*W*F*)

Baileya multiradiata, "DESERT MARIGOLD" - Desert native wildflower w/ silvery foliage & 1-in., bright yellow daisies produced over a long spring to fall season. [20] (B*W*C*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. [47]

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] (B*W*S*)

Bravoa geminiflora, "TWIN-FLOWERED BRAVOA" - Uncommon Mexican perennial w/ clumps of strap-shaped, bright green, arching leaves & tall spikes of orange-red, tubular flowers in late summer; hummingbird favorite. [7] (H*F*)

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*)

Bulbinella robusta, "BULBINELLA" - Clumping South African perennial w/ strap-shaped leaves & poker-like spikes of glowing yellow, bell-shaped flowers in winter; fine cut flower; best dry in summer. [5] (H*W*F*)

Calylophus drummondii, "SUNDROPS" - Heat-loving, low perennial from Texas w/ narrow, dark green leaves edged red & of 2-in., brilliant yellow, poppy-like flowers in spring/summer. [15] (W*)

Canna (Jack's yellow), "CANNA" - Easiest of perennials w/ bold, tropical-looking bright green leaves topped by large clusters of exotic, multipetaled, bright yellow flowers over long summer season. [7] (H*)

Carex comans 'Red', "NEW ZEALAND HAIR SEDGE" - Exceptionally fine textured, grass-like perennial from New Zealand forming dense, clumps of thread-like, trailing, red-tinted leaves a foot or more long w/ "pigtail" tips. [32]

Carex glauca, "BLUE SEDGE" - Grass-like perennial spreading slowly to form turf of narrow, blue-gray leaves; filler or small scale lawn substitute that takes light traffic; established plants water efficient. [11]

Carex tumulicola, "BERKELEY SEDGE" - Versatile, fine textured, grass-like perennial forming fountain-like clumps of slender leaves; for sun or shade, much to moderate water; can spread by seed. [6] (C*)

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue', "BLUE MIST" - Deciduous, shrubby perennial w/ silvery foliage & fluffy clusters of sky blue flowers w/ conspicuous protruding stamens produced over long summer season; butterfly favorite. [11] (B*)

Catananche caerulea 'Amor Blue', "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. [6] (B*F*)

Centaurea gymnocarpa, "DUSTY MILLER" - Water efficient, evergreen perennial w/ felty, white, finely divided foliage & purple, thistle-like flower heads produced on leafy stalks in summer. [20] (H*B*W*)

Centaurea montana 'Amethyst in Snow', "MOUNTAIN BLUET" - Clumping, evergreen perennial w/ silver green foliage 2-in flower heads that are purple in the center w/ radiating, white, trumpet-like florets in summer. [20] (H*B*W*)

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. [14/10] (H*W*F*)

Chrysanthemum maximum 'Crazy Daisy', "DOUBLE SHASTA DAISY" - Double-flowered form of this easy perennial w/ a deep-green foliage mat & 2-3 in., frilly, white daisy flowers w/ many slender petals & yellow centers in summer; good cutflower. [18] (B*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. [22] (B*F*)

Convolvulus sabatius, "GROUND MORNING GLORY" - Spreading, evergreen perennial w/ soft, gray-green leaves & 2-in., lavender-blue, funnel-shaped flowers over long summer/fall season (=C. mauritanicus). [14] (W*)

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. [21/11] (B*)

Cynara scolymus 'Green Globe', "ARTICHOKE" - Classic 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. [32] (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. [30] (H*F*)

Dahlia 'Timothy Hammett', "SHRUB DAHLIA" - Fast-growing, shrubby perennial to 6 ft. tall with thick stems; the lavender flowers with yellow centers can appear from early spring to late fall, peaking in fall; evergreen in mild climates. [3] (H*F*)

Dalea capitata 'Sierra Gold', "SIERRA GOLD DALEA" - Water efficient, groundcover w/ aromatic, ferny foliage & dainty spike-like clusters of yellow, pea-shaped flowers in spring & fall; lemon-scented foliage is rabbit resistant. [6] (B*W*)

Dichondra argentea, "SILVER DICHONDRA" - Relative of "lawn" dichondra forming spreading mats of small, long-stalked, nearly round, silky silver leaves; good drainage/moderate irrigation; landscape or containers. [5]

Dudleya caespitosa, "LIVE-FOREVER" - So. Calif. native succulent producing ground-hugging rosettes of chalky white, succulent leaves & spikes of small, short-tubular, yellow flowers; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*C*)

Dymondia margaretae, "SILVER CARPET" - Incredibly tight, spreading mat of gray-green foliage to 2-3 in. tall w/ yellow, gazania-like flowers in summer; excellent between pavers & can take some traffic. [17/5] (B*W*)

Echinacea purpurea 'Primadonna', "PURPLE CONEFLOWER" - Old fashioned favorite perennial w/ coarse basal foliage & long stemmed, 4-in., deep rose daisys with dark centers over a long late summer season; excellent cutflower. [7] (B*F*)

Echium wildprettii, "TOWER OF JEWELS" - Spectacular, biennial; first year forming a rosette of bristly leaves; second year it becomes a 6-10 ft. tall, 1 ft. wide cone of rose red flowers, before setting seed & dying. [25] (H*B*W*)

Epilobium canum, "CALIFORNIA-FUCHSIA" - Drought tolerant perennial w/ gray green foliage & orange-red, tubular flowers in summer/fall when few other Calif. natives bloom; good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [13] (H*W*C*F*)

Epilobium 'Route 66', "CALIFORNIA-FUCHSIA" - Upright but compact, drought tolerant perennial w/ fuzzy, green leaves & orange-red, tubular flowers in summer/fall when few other Calif. natives bloom; good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [7] (H*W*C*F*)

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. [25] (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. [7] (W*F*)

Festuca idahoensis 'Siskiyou Blue', "BLUE BUNCHGRASS" - California native, water-efficient, perennial grass forming dense, rounded clumps of slender, bright blue leaves to about 14 inches tall. [14] (W*C*)

Fragaria chiloensis 'Green Pastures', "SAND STRAWBERRY" - Calif. native, perennial groundcover spreading by stolons, forming a carpet of large, lush green, 3-parted leaves w/ toothed leaflets on reddish stems; no fruit. [3] (W*C*)

Gaillardia 'Frenzy', "BLANKET FLOWER" - Handsome color form of this old fashioned favorite perennial; bristly leaves & long stalked, rich red & yellow, daisy-like flower heads over long summer season; butterfly favorite. [22] (B*W*F*)

Gaillardia 'Goblin', "BLANKET FLOWER" - Dwarf form of this old fashioned favorite perennial; bristly leaves & long stalked, deep red & yellow, daisy-like flower heads over long summer season; butterfly favorite. [10] (B*W*F*)

Gaura 'Passionate Blush', "PINK WANDFLOWER" - Compact form of this unusual perennial w/ red, broom-like stems & wand-like flower spikes that bear many dainty, 1-in., pink, butterfly-like flowers over long summer season. [32] (W*F*)

Geranium incanum, "CARPET GERANIUM" - S. African perennial w/ dainty, finely divided leaves & an abundance of 1-in., dark reddish purple flowers in spring/early summer season; dormant in heat; can be invasive. [8/8] (B*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. [24/8] (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. [20]

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. [25] (H*W*F*)

Iris 'Native Warrior', "PACIFIC COAST HYBRID IRIS" - Calif. native hybrid perennial forming handsome evergreen clumps of deep green, sword-shaped leaves & 3 in., rich maroon iris flowers in spring; needs good drainage & light, acid soil. [25] (H*W*C*)

Iris (Marty's dark purple self), "LOUISIANA IRIS" - Vigorous & easy perennial w/ lush, sword-shaped foliage to 4 ft. topped w/ large, solid dark purple flowers in spring; good vertical accent in moist site. [18/13]

Iris orientalis, "SPURIA IRIS" - Rhizomatous perennial w/ handsome, upright, sword-shaped foliage clumps to 4-5 ft. topped w/ showy, white flowers w/ yellow blotches in late spring; can be dry in summer (= I. ochroleuca). [10]

Iris unguicularis, "WINTER IRIS" - Rarely offered selection of this tough, evergreen perennial; stiff, clumping, sword-shaped leaves & long-tubed, deliciously fragrant, lavender-blue flowers in winter. [20] (W*F*S*)

Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri, "DONKEY EARS" - Curious, succulent perennial w/ large, succulent, powdery white leaves that form plantlets near the tips, & a tall, branching spike of bell-shaped, pendulous red & yellow flowers. [6] (H*W*)

Kniphofia caulescens, "RED-HOT POKER" - Bold, clump-forming perennial w/ long, strap-shaped leaves & tall-stalked, dense spikes of tubular, coral red buds opening to pale yellow summer & fall; hummingbird favorite. [4] (H*W*F*)

Leonotis leonurus, "LION'S-TAIL" - Striking, water efficient perennial w/ coarse foliage & tall, shish-kabob spikes of 2-in, velvety orange, tubular flowers in summer & fall. [20/4] (H*W*F*)

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. [32] (F*)

Leymus condensatus 'Canyon Prince', "BLUE WILD RYE" - Striking, slow-spreading, Calif. native grass forming loose clumps of stiff powdery-blue leaves & 3 ft., rigid powder-blue flower spikes well above the foliage. [20] (W*C*F*)

Liatris spicata, "BLAZING STAR" - U.S. native perennial forming clumps of grassy, dark green foliage & tall, fluffy, foxtail-like spikes of purple flowers in summer; needs good drainage; good cutflower. [22] (B*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. [18] (B*W*F*)

Linum perenne ssp. lewisii, "PRAIRIE FLAX" - Dainty perennial w/ slender, wand-like branches lined foxtail-fashion w/ tiny, gray green leaves & topped by branching clusters of delicate, light blue flowers in late spring/summer. [14] (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. [18] (H*B*W*)

Lychnis chalcedonica, "MALTESE CROSS" - Old fashioned, Russian native perennial w/ light green, hairy leaves & terminal, rounded clusters of half-inch, scarlet flowers w/ deeply cleft petals; butterfly favorite. [33] (B*)

Manfreda maculosa, "MANFREDA" - Unusual succulent perennial w/ thick, strap-shaped leaves w/ maroon blotches & a tall spike of tubular, long-stamened, scented, green flowers in summer. [3] (H*F*)

Manfreda (Mtn. States Nursery), "TEXAS TUBEROSE" - Unusual succulent perennial w/ narrow, strap-shaped, gray-green leaves handsomely speckled maroon & tall spikes of small, lily-like, green white flowers in summer that age to dusky rose. [15] (H*F*)

Melissa officinalis, "LEMON BALM" - Perennial herb of many uses forming a spreading clump of light green, toothed leaves that are deliciously lemon scented; fluffy clusters of tiny white flowers in summer. [32] (B*)

Mirabilis jalapa 'Alba', "WHITE FOUR-O'CLOCK" - White-flowered form of this old-fashioned favorite; shrubby perennial from large tuber w/ bright green foliage & funnel-shaped, night fragrant, white flowers open from afternoon to late morning. [6] (W*S*)

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. [15/3] (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. [5/7/3] (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! [34] (W*F*S*)

Narcissus (Oscar's old fashioned double), "NARCISSUS" - Longtime Inland resident w/ narrow strap-shaped leaves & long-stemmed clusters of 1-in, deliciously fragrant, creamy white & yellow, many-petaled flowers; gopher proof! [17] (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! [30] (W*F*S*)

Narcissus (Oscar's yellow), "NARCISSUS" - Longtime Inland resident w/ narrow strap-shaped leaves & long-stemmed clusters of 1-in, deliciously fragrant, solid yellow flowers; gopher proof! [6] (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! [16] (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. [10/17] (W*C*)

Nassella (Stipa) tenuissima, "MEXICAN FEATHER GRASS" - Handsome perennial grass making dense, graceful clumps of bright green, iridescent, needle-thin leaves & a fountain of delicate, feathery flower heads; spreads by seed. [7+3/6]

Oenothera caespitosa, "FRAGRANT EVENING PRIMROSE" - Prostrate perennial, to 1 ft. high & 2 ft. wide, w/ velvety, gray-green leaves & 3-4 in., fragrant, white flowers opening in evening, closing in sunlight. [20] (W*S*)

Origanum vulgare 'Aureum', "CREEPING GOLDEN MARJORAM" - Tight, creeping mat of small, rounded, aromatic, golden-green leaves; especially good between pavers as established plants will take some traffic. [32] (B*W*F*)

Oxalis tetraphylla (deppei) 'Iron Cross', "LUCKY CLOVER " - Clumping perennial w/ long-stalked, 3-in., "four-leaf-clover" leaves handsomely purple banded, & long stemmed clusters of 1-in., coral-pink flowers in summer; good drainage. [6]

Pelargonium cordifolium', "HEART-LEAF PELARGONIUM" - Easy shrubby perennial, w/ handsome, heart-shaped, matte-green leaves & clusters of distinctive, red-purple, orchid-like flowers over long winter/spring season. [25] (H*B*W*)

Pelargonium 'Ice Palace', "PELARGONIUM" - Water efficient, easy, shrubby, old fashioned perennial, this one a vigorous plant w/ clusters of pristine, white flowers over long season. [14] (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. [16] (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. [25] (W*F*)

Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum', "FOUNTAIN GRASS" - Drought tolerant perennial forming handsome clumps of narrow, burgundy leaves & long-stemmed, red-purple plumes of flowers in summer; sterile form, does not set seed. [15] (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. [19] (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. [10/8] (H*B*W*F*)

Penstemon eatonii, "FIRECRACKER PENSTEMON" - Calif. native, heat tolerant perennial w/ gray-green leaves & tall spikes of tubular, scarlet flowers in spring & early summer; needs some summer water & good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [3] (H*W*C*F*)

Penstemon 'Enor', "BORDER PENSTEMON" - Easy, spreading perennial w/ narrow, dark green leaves & spikes of trumpet-shaped, rich purple flowers over long spring/summer season; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*B*F*)

Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita BOP', "TINTED PENSTEMON" - Nice selection of this Calif. native, spreading perennial w/ narrow, gray-green leaves & spikes of trumpet-shaped, bright blue flowers in late spring/early summer; needs good drainage. [20] (H*W*C*)

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. [14+7] (H*W*F*)

Penstemon spectabilis, "SHOWY PENSTEMON" - Spectacular Calif. native w/ waxy, gray-green foliage & tall spikes of lavender-purple & blue, tubular flowers; needs good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [8] (H*B*W*C*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. [20/4] (B*F*)

Phormium 'Surfer', "NEW ZEALAND FLAX" - Dwarf selection of this popular accent plant; a 3-ft. tall clump of broad, strap-shaped, arching & twisting leaves that are maroon bronze w/ a gray green central stripe; landscape or container. [32] (W*)

Raoulia australis, "COMMON MAT DAISY" - Choice perennial forming a tight carpet of tiny, gray leaves only 1/2 in. tall; dotted w/ tiny, button-like, yellow flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [20] (W*)

Reinwardtia indica, "YELLOW FLAX" - Spectacular shrubby perennial w/ bright green leaves & 2-in, bright yellow, satiny, cup-shaped flowers over long winter season. [63]

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. [20] (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. [22/12]

Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie', "KATIE RUELLIA" - Ultracompact variety of this heat-loving perennial w/ deep purple-green, narrow leaves forming a tight mound, dotted w/ blue-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers over long summer season. [20] (H*)

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. [44] (H*)

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. [62] (H*F*)

Russelia equisetiformis 'Flamingo Park', "CORAL FOUNTAIN" - Spectacular penstemon relative w/ horsetail-like, arching, stems & tubular, coral-pink flowers over a long season; hummingbird favorite; good in containers. [25/12] (H*F*)

Salvia buchananii, "BUCHANAN'S SAGE" - Mounding perennial of open habit w/ shiny, rich green leaves & loose spikes of 2-in., velvety magenta flowers in summer & fall; hummingbird favorite. [5] (H*)

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] (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. [40] (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. [21/11] (H*)

Salvia elegans 'Frieda Dixon', "PINEAPPLE SAGE" - Shrubby perennial w/ bright green, pineapple-scented leaves & spikes of slender, tubular salmon pink flowers in fall; leaves used in drinks & fruit salads; hummingbird favorite. [4] (H*)

Salvia guaranitica "Brazil", "BLUE SAGE" - Bold, shrubby perennial w/ thin-textured, deep green, heart-shaped leaves & spikes of 2-in., deep blue tubular flowers over long summer/fall season; hummingbird favorite. [15] (H*)

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. [32/20] (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. [22] (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', "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. [18] (W*F*)

Scaevola 'Mauve Clusters', "FANFLOWER" - Pretty, water-efficient, spreading perennial w/ small, light green leaves & blue-purple, fan-shaped flowers nearly all year; needs good drainage. [10] (B*W*)

Scaevola 'Topaz Pink', "FANFLOWER" - Pretty, water-efficient perennial spreading 2-3 ft. wide; light green leaves & pink, fan-shaped flowers nearly all year; needs good drainage. [16] (B*W*)

Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cebenese', "COBWEB HOUSELEEK" - Choice & curious succulent forming a compact mat composed of tight rosettes of leaves joined by cobweb-like hairs; starry red flowers are born on 4-6 inch stems in summer. [10] (B*W*)

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. [11] (B*F*)

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. [12] (S*)

Sisyrinchium bellum, "BLUE-EYED GRASS" - Calif. native w/ dainty tufts of grassy, blue-green foliage & pretty, sky blue flowers w/ a yellow eye; blooms in spring/summer; accepts much or little water. [10/10] (W*C*)

Sisyrinchium californicum 'Yellowstone', "YELLOW-EYED GRASS" - Calif. native iris relative forming clumps of strap-shaped leaves & pretty, bright yellow flowers in summer; needs regular water or moist conditions. [8] (W*C*)

Solidago 'Little Lemon', "GOLDENROD" - Dwarf form of this American native forming a spreading mound of green foliage nearly covered in dense, plume-like spikes of lemon yellow flower heads in late summer/fall. [12] (B*)

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. [17] (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. [20] (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. [5] (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. [25] (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. [10/13] (H*W*F*)

Tagetes lemmonii, "MT. LEMMON MARIGOLD" - Shrubby perennial w/ finely divided, strongly aromatic leaves & large clusters of golden orange flower heads, heaviest bloom in winter/spring. [6] (B*W*F*)

Tetraneurus acaulis, "ANGELITA DAISY" - Calif. & southwest native, mounding perennial w/ narrow, green, aromatic leaves & yellow daisy flowers produced much of the year; loves heat, needs good drainage (=Hymenoxys). [20] (B*W*C*)

Tetraneurus acaulis v. caespitosa, "ANGELITA DAISY" - Southwest native, mounding perennial w/ narrow, green, aromatic leaves & yellow daisy flowers produced much of the year; loves heat, needs excellent drainage (=Hymenoxys). [16] (B*W*C*)

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 pulegioides 'Aureus', "GOLDEN-SCENTED THYME" - Diminuitive, shrubby perennial herb w/ tiny, gray green, gold-tinted leaves w/ a lemon scent & masses of tiny, lavender pink flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [20] (B*W*)

Tritonia 'Rosy Picture', "FLAME FREESIA" - Pretty, summer-dormant freesia relative w/ sword-shaped leaves & pink, funnel shaped flowers w/ red markings born in compact, branching spikes; keep dry in summer. [25] (H*W*F*)

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. [25] (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. [34] (S*)

Urginea maritima, "RED SQUILL, SEA ONION" - Rarely offered perennial from huge, red-skinned bulb, producing broad, gray-green leaves in winter & dense, 3-5 ft. spikes of small, white flowers in late summer. [7] (W*F*)

Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina', "CEDROS IS. VERBENA" - Dark-flowered form of this water efficient, shrubby perennial w/ lacy foliage & head-like clusters of starry, lavender-pink, deliciously fragrant flowers much of the year. [32] (B*W*F*S*)

Verbena pulchella gracilior, "MOSS VERBENA" - Tough & easy groundcover w/ dark green, ferny foliage & rounded clusters of starry, purple flowers over long spring to summer season; butterfly favorite. [12] (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. [14] (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. [12] (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. [26/21] (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. [17/14] (W*C*)

Zantedeschia aethiopica, "COMMON CALLA" - Easy perennial w/ bold, deep green, arrow-shaped leaves & classic flowers w/ 8-in., silky white spathe & protruding yellow spadix. [5] (F*)

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. [14] (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. [32] (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. [23] (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. [21/15] (W*)

Zinnia grandiflora, "PRAIRIE ZINNIA" - Heat-loving, mounding perennial spreading by runners & seed; covered w/ 1.5 in., bright yellow, daisy-like flower heads w/ orange centers in summer/fall. [4] (B*W*)

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