SHADE 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.

Abutilon 'Dwarf Red', "FLOWERING MAPLE" - Dwarf form of this fast-growing, evergreen, spreading shrub w/ maple-like leaves & nodding, red, bowl-shaped flowers over long season; hummingbird favorite. [17] (H*)

Abutilon pictum 'Aureo-maculatum', "FLOWERING MAPLE" - Fast-growing, evergreen shrub w/ maple-like leaves spotted & blotched w/ glowing yellow-white & nodding, bell-shaped, yellow-orange flowers w/ crimson veins over long season. [38] (H*)

Adiantum capillus-veneris, "SOUTHERN MAIDENHAIR" - Easiest of maidenhair ferns; jet-black, wiry stems & bright green, fan-shaped leaflets; dainty look belies tough constitution of established plants; spreads by rhizomes. [23/17] (C*)

Anemone hybrida 'Pamina', "JAPANESE ANEMONE" - Long-lived, spreading perennial w/ soft, lobed, basal leaves & tall, graceful, branching stems topped in fall by elegant, semi-double, rose pink flowers; partial shade. [15] (F*)

Anemone hybrida 'Party Dress', "JAPANESE ANEMONE" - Long-lived, spreading perennial w/ soft, lobed, basal leaves & tall, graceful, branching stems topped in fall by elegant, semi-double, pink flowers; partial shade. [18] (F*)

Anemone hybrida 'Prince Henry', "JAPANESE ANEMONE" - Long-lived, spreading perennial w/ soft, lobed, basal leaves & tall, graceful, branching stems topped in fall by elegant, semi-double, purple-red flowers; partial shade. [23] (F*)

Aristea ecklonii, "ROYAL BLUE-EYED GRASS" - Evergreen perennial w/ fans ot dark green, iris-like leaves & clusters of pretty, 3/4 in., true-blue flowers over long spring/summer season; flowers close in afternoon. [7/5]

Asparagus retrofractus, "MING ASPARAGUS" - Choice type of asparagus fern w/ long, arching, silvery gray stems & dark green, thread-like foliage in fluffy clusters; tiny white flowers are inconspicuous; excellent in flower arrangements. [5] (F*)

Aspidistra elatior, "CAST-IRON PLANT" - Victorian favorite - tough plant indoors or outdoors, w/ bold, deep green, long-stalked leaves; can take even deep shade & some drought. [34]

Aspidistra elatior 'Dwarf Milky Way', "CAST-IRON PLANT" - Rare form of this Victorian favorite - tough, slow-growing plant indoors or outdoors, w/ bold, deep green leaves flecked yellow; can take even deep shade (='Ginga Minor'). [15]

Aspidistra elatior 'Variegata', "CAST-IRON PLANT" - Victorian favorite - tough plant indoors or outdoors, w/ bold, deep green, long-stalked leaves striped creamy white; can take even deep shade & some drought. [10]

Aucuba japonica 'Variegata', "GOLD DUST PLANT" - Sturdy shrub for shade densly clothed in shiny, dark green, coarsely toothed leaves that are handsomely spotted glowing yellow; dark maroon flowers inconspicuous. [16]

Begonia 'Pink Shasta', "SHRUB BEGONIA" - Shrubby begonia w/ succulent stems, shiny, wing-shaped, ruffled leaves & clusters of glistening coral pink flowers w/ yellow centers over long summer season; flowers edible. [46] (H*)

Billbergia nutans hybrid (#1), "QUEEN'S TEARS" - Exotic perennial w/ urn-shaped clusters of sea green leaves & pink-bracted, pendulous spikes of blue, green & yellow flowers; containers or landscape. [27] (H*F*)

Carex oshimensis 'Evergold', "EVERGOLD WEEPING SEDGE" - Moisture-loving, grass-like plant forming mounds of slender, gracefully arching, deep green leaves w/ broad central stripe of creamy white to creamy yellow. [19]

Clerodendrum chinense pleniflorum, "GLORY BOWER" - Rare, open shrub spreading underground by runners; large, heart-shaped leaves & rounded, bouquet-like clusters of sweetly fragrant, pale pink, double flowers over long summer season. [11] (B*F*S*)

Clivia miniata, "CLIVIA" - Perennial for shade w/ handsome, deep green, broad, strap-shaped leaves & large, long-stalked clusters of glowing orange, funnel-shaped flowers & showy, red berries. [10] (H*F*)

Clivia miniata, "CLIVIA" - Perennial for shade w/ handsome, deep green, broad, strap-shaped leaves & large, long-stalked clusters of glowing orange, funnel-shaped flowers & showy, red berries. [30] (H*F*)

Elettaria cardamomom, "CARDAMOM" - Cardamom of commerce grown here for bold, tropical-looking, deliciously aromatic foliage on cane-like stems; has not flowered or fruited for us. [16/13/4] (F*S*)

Fuchsia 'Gartenmeister', "GARTENMEISTER FUCHSIA" - Evergreen shrub for container or landscape w/ dark, reddish foliage & spikes of pendant, salmon-red flowers over long season; selected for inland gardens; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*)

Fuchsia (Jack's large-flowered pink), "FUCHSIA" - Inland tested, reliable fuchsia; abundant flowers are dainty, 2 in., pink bells, produced in summer/fall on a vigorous, upright plant; hummingbird favorite. [22] (H*)

Geranium palmatum, "CANARY IS. GERANIUM" - Most unusual & giant true geranium w/ handsome, finely divided bright green leaves & enormous, branching, inflorescence of many 1-in., dark magenta flowers over long spring season. [15/7] (B*)

Hedychium coronarium, "WHITE GINGER LILY" - Dramatic perennial w/ bold, tropical-looking foliage on cane-like stems & 6-12-in., cone-like spikes of exotic, glistening white, deliciously scented flowers in fall. [9] (F*S*)

Helleborus argutifolius, "CORSICAN HELLEBORE" - Hard to find, shrubby, Mediterranean perennial w/ bold, blue-green, 3-parted leaves & clusters of 2-in., chartreuse flowers that last for months. [20] (F*)

Hypericum androsaemum, "SWEET-AMBER, TUTSAN" - Near evergreen, mounding shrub w/ medium green leaves, clusters of 3/4 in., golden yellow flowers in summer & attractive, berry-like fruits that are a commercial cutflower. [36] (F*)

Justicia 'Fruit Salad', "SHRIMP PLANT" - Tender shrub for part or light shade in a protected spot; produces red-bracted, shrimp-shaped spikes of white tubular flowers over long spring to summer season. [23/14] (H*)

Lamium maculatum 'Aureum', "SPOTTED NETTLE" - Striking groundcover perennial or hanging basket plant for shade; light green & gold, toothed leaves w/ silver mid-stripe & spikes of pink flowers in summer. [32]

Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter', "SPOTTED NETTLE" - Striking groundcover perennial or hanging basket plant for shade; silver, toothed leaves w/ dark gray green margins, & pretty spikes of pink flowers in summer. [32]

Liriope 'Cassidy', "CASSIDY LILY TURF" - Unusual form of this versatile perennial for shade, patio or houseplant; handsome clumps of slender, strap-shaped, dark green leaves that are attractively curled. [3] (F*)

Liriope spicata 'Silver Dragon', "CREEPING LILY TURF" - Reliable & versatile groundcover for shade, wide-spreading by underground stems; handsome, grass-like, deep green leaves finely striped w/ white; can be invasive. [16]

Nephrolepis cordifolia, "TUBEROUS SWORD FERN" - Boston fern relative, among the easiest of true ferns w/ stiff, feather-like, bright green fronds; spreads by stolons; good in arrangements. [7] (F*)

Nephrolepis 'Kimberly Queen', "KIMBERLY QUEEN SWORD FERN" - Boston fern relative hardy enough for outdoors in mild Inland areas; gracefully arching, feather-like, bright green fronds to 3 ft. long; multiplies by wiry runners. [5] (F*)

Nephrolepis obliterata 'Medusa', "MEDUSA FERN" - Compact Boston fern relative hardy enough for landscape in mildest Inland areas; tight clumps of stiff, feather-shaped, bright green fronds to 1 ft. tall; multiplies by wiry runners. [19]

Ochna serrulata, "MICKY-MOUSE PLANT" - Evergreen shrub w/ narrow, finely serrated leaves & clusters of yellow flowers; after bloom sepals turn bright red in contrast to black fruits; acid soil. [3]

Odontonema strictum, "CARDINAL'S GUARD" - Fast-growing, bold, evergreen shrub for shade or part shade w/ handsome, deep green leaves & contrasting spikes of red, tubular flowers. [6] (H*F*)

Pellaea rotundifolia, "BUTTON FERN" - True fern, for landscape or patio/houseplant; tight clumps of fronds w/ dark main stem lined with round, deep green leaflets; near dry between waterings. [20]

Plectranthus ecklonii 'Alba', "WHITE SPUR FLOWER" - Fast-growing, shrubby perennial for shade, related to coleus; heart-shaped leaves & abundant, many-branched spikes of tiny, white flowers over long fall season. [5/4] (B*)

Plectranthus forsteri 'Marginatus', "WHITE-EDGED PLECTRANTHUS" - Viny perennial for light shade, related to coleus; velvety, medium green, ovate leaves margined irregularly creamy white; spikes of tiny, pale mauve flowers produced intermittently. [16] (B*W*)

Plectranthus fruticosa, "SPUR FLOWER" - Pretty, shrubby perennial w/ textured, heart-shaped leaves becomes covered in many branching spikes of tiny, blue-purple flowers in fall. [22] (B*)

Polypodium californicum 'Sarah Lyman', "CALIFORNIA POLYPODY" - Choice form of this, drought resistant, California native fern -- rich green, deeply-divided, fringed fronds that grow from a creeping rhizome; keep dry in summer. [32] (W*C*)

Polystichum polyblepharum, "JAPANESE TASSEL FERN" - Choice, true fern forming compact, fountain-like clump of long-triangular, intricately divided fronds that are dark green & shiny w/ rust brown bristles; landscape or containers. [7]

Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen', "SOFT SHIELD FERN" - Choice, true fern forming compact, fountain-like clump of long-triangular, intricately divided fronds that are dark green w/ rust brown bristles; landscape or containers. [20]

Ribes viburnifolium, "CATALINA PERFUME" - Calif. native, evergreen, wide-spreading shrub for dry shade; handsome, shiny, dark green foliage is deliciously fruit scented; small, rose pink flowers in winter/spring. [20/3] (W*C*)

Salvia chiapensis, "CHIAPAS SAGE" - Perennial of open habit to 3 ft. tall by 4 ft. wide, w/ shiny, rich green leaves & erect, foot-long spikes of tubular, magenta flowers in summer; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*)

Satureja douglasii, "YERBA BUENA" - Callif. native, wide-spreading perennial w/ 1-in., rounded leaves w/ a powerful, mint fragrance & small, pale lavender flowers in summer; long used in teas. [32] (C*)

Schefflera arboricola, "HAWAIIAN ELF SCHEFFLERA" - Shrub for patio except during coldest weather, or houseplant all year; deep green, 6-in. leaves divided like a hand into 3-in. pointed leaflets; excellent container plant; flowers unimportant. [14]

Veltheimia bracteata, "VELTHEIMIA" - Choice bulb for light shade w/ handsome, wavy-edged, shiny foliage & long-stemmed, spike-like clusters of tubular, green-tipped pink flowers in late winter/early spring. [26] (H*F*)

Woodwardia fimbriata, "GIANT CHAIN FERN" - Hard to find, Calif. native, fern forming upright clumps of bright green, lacy fronds, the backs often with a chain-stitch pattern of spores; surprisingly tough once established. [12] (C*)

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