SHRUBS (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 palmeri, "INDIAN MALLOW" - Small shrub native to southwest deserts & Baja Calif. w/ soft, velvety, silvery stems & leaves & satiny, golden yellow, cup-shaped flowers in spring/summer. [20/4] (C*W*)

Acacia craspedocarpa, "LEATHERLEAF ACACIA" - Large, heat resistant shrub w/ handsome, rounded, gray-green leaves -- flowers are bright yellow bottle-brushes born in winter/spring; pods showy. [6] (W*)

Acacia iteaphylla, "FLINDERS RANGE WATTLE" - Large, Aust. shrub w/ slightly weeping branches, slender,gray-green leaves, pink when new -- flowers are lemon yellow balls of stamens born in winter/spring. [20] (W*)

Acacia redolens 'Desert Carpet'^TM, "DESERT CARPET ACACIA" - Dense, low shrub speading up to 12 ft. w/ gray-green, leathery "leaves" & flowers that are tiny, yellow puffballs produced in spring. [20] (W*)

Adenanthos sericea, "WOOLLYBUSH" - Unusual Aust. shrub related to proteas; dissected, silky leaves & odd, tubular, red flowers on & off during the year; good drainage, deep, infrequent watering, no phosphorus fertilizer. [20] (H*W*)

Aloysia triphylla, "LEMON VERBENA" - Large, open shrub w/ sandpapery, bright green, deliciously lemon-scented leaves used in teas & potpourri; clusters of tiny white flowers in summer. [8] (B*F*)

Anisacanthus quadrifidis 'Mexican Fire', "DESERT HONEYSUCKLE" - Heat-loving, mounded shrub w/ light green leaves & spikes of flared, tubular, bright red-orange flowers heaviest in spring, occasional in summer/fall; hummingbird & butterfly favorite. [10/10] (H*B*W*)

Anisodontea 'Elegant Lady', "AFRICAN MALLOW" - Fast-growing, water-efficient, South African shrub w/ bright green, ruffled leaves & 1-inch, pink, hibiscus-like flowers over long spring to fall season. [20] (W*B*)

Arbutus unedo 'Compacta', "STRAWBERRY TREE" - Choice, dwarf, shrub form of this evergreen tree related to manzanita w/ handsome, deep green leaves, clusters of tiny, white, urn-shaped flowers & pretty, red fruit in fall/winter. [20/3] (H*W*)

Arctostaphylos dens. 'Howard McMinn', "MANZANITA" - Handsome, Calif. native mounding shrub to 6 ft. tall & 6 ft. wide, w/ small, glossy leaves & clusters of tiny, light pink, urn-shaped flowers in spring; dependable; needs good drainage. [15/2] (H*B*W*C*)

Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur', "LITTLE SUR MANZANITA" - Calif. native, fast-growing, groundcover shrub to 1 ft. tall w/ gray-green leaves & clusters of tiny, pink, urn-shaped flowers in early spring; garden water tolerant; needs good drainage. [30] (H*B*W*C*)

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Pt. Reyes', "BEARBERRY MANZANITA" - Wide-spreading groundcover shrub to 1 ft. tall, w/ dark red-brown branches, shiny, rounded, dark green leaves & clusters of tiny, white, urn-shaped flowers in late winter/early spring. [20] (H*B*W*C*)

Athanasia acerosa, "COULTER BUSH" - Uncommon South African native, evergreen shrub w/ finely divided, silvery foliage & dense, yarrow-like heads of tiny yellow daisies in spring/summer. [27] (B*W*F*)

Boronia megastigma 'Hot Chocolate', "BROWN BORONIA" - Aust. shrub w/ short, needle-like leaves & freesia-scented, rich brown, bell-shaped flowers that are chartreuse within; good drainage, no phosphorus fert.; not for beginners. [5/6] (F*S*)

Boronia megastigma 'Jack Maguire's Red', "BROWN BORONIA" - Aust. shrub w/ short, needle-like leaves & freesia-scented, deep orange red, bell-shaped flowers that are chartreuse within; good drainage, no phosphorus fert.; not for beginners. [9] (F*S*)

Brugmansia 'Frosty Pink', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Large shrub/small tree w/ large, tapered leaves & huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpet-shaped, pink flowers; spectacular! [53] (S*)

Brugmansia 'Shredded White', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Easy, fast-growing, large shrub/small tree w/ bright green, leaves & huge, pendant, night-fragrant, white flowers split into numerous, flag-like parts; most unusual! [15] (S*)

Buddleia davidii 'Petite Plum', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Compact form of this fast-growing shrub w/ dark green, felty leaves & dense, conical spikes of tiny, purple, fragrant flowers in summer; butterfly favorite! [10] (B*S*)

Buddleia 'Silver Anniversary', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fast-growing shrub w/ handsome, silver foliage & dense, conical spikes of tiny, snow white, fragrant flowers in summer; butterfly favorite! [17] (B*S*)

Buddleia x weyeriana 'Honeycomb', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fast-growing shrub w/ lance-shaped leaves & globular clusters of tiny, butter yellow, fragrant flowers in summer/fall; prune after bloom; butterfly favorite. [8] (B*S*)

Caesalpinia gilliesii, "BIRD-OF-PARADISE-BUSH" - Medium to large, heat-loving, water efficient shrub w/ open habit; ferny foliage & striking yellow flowers w/ conspicuous, bright red stamens produced in summer; hummingbird favorite. [20/6] (H*W*)

Caesalpinia pulcherrima, "BARBADOS PRIDE" - Heat-loving, water efficient shrub w/ ferny, blue-green leaves & spectacular clusters of orange & red flowers in summer; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*)

Calliandra eriophylla, "FAIRY DUSTER" - Truly drought tolerant Calif. native, medium shrub w/ lacy, dark gray green foliage; flowers are fluffy brushes of rosy-pink stamens in spring. [20] (H*W*C*)

Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid', "CANE'S BOTTLE BRUSH" - Choice form of this favorite landscape shrub; forms an upright shrub w/ narrow, blue-green leaves & light pink, bottle-brush flowers in spring & summer; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*)

Cassinia leptophylla, "SILVER COTTONWOOD" - Evergreen, Australian heather-like shrub w/ tiny, silvery leaves & apical clusters of tiny, button-like, white flower heads; needs good drainage. [11] (W*)

Ceanothus 'Blue Jeans', "BLUE JEANS CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, medium to large, dense shrub w/ small, dark green, holly-like leaves & abundant clusters of tiny, pale powder blue flowers in spring; tolerates heavy soil, summer water. [10/10] (B*W*C*)

Ceanothus griseus 'Louis Edmunds', "LOUIS EDMONDS CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, medium shrub w/ shiny, bright green leaves & 1-in. clusters of medium sea blue flowers in spring; stands heavy soil & more water than most ceanothus. [20] (B*W*C*)

Ceanothus griseus 'Yankee Point', "YANKEE POINT CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, low, dense shrub w/ 1-in., shiny, dark green leaves & 1 in. clusters of medium blue flowers; one of easiest ceanothus; tolerates summer water. [20] (B*W*C*)

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark', "SKYLARK CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, Calif. native, evergreen shrub, 3-6 ft. tall & 5 ft. wide, w/ deep green, shiny leaves & clusters of dark blue flowers over long season; tolerates summer water. [20] (B*W*C*)

Ceratostigma griffithii, "BURMESE PLUMBAGO" - Evergreen, mounding, small shrub w/ inch-long, rounded, bronze edged leaves & 3/4 in., brilliant true blue flowers from late summer to fall. [16] (B*)

Cestrum aurantiacum, "ORANGE CESTRUM" - Fast-growing, evergreen, arching shrub w/ bright green leaves, large clusters of 1-in. yellow-orange, starry, short-tubed flowers in spring/summer, & white berries; hummingbird favorite. [4] (H*B*F*)

Chamaebatiaria millefolium, "FERNBUSH, DESERT SWEET" - Western native shrub w/ aromatic, gray green, fern-like leaves, evergreen in mild climates, & 4-in, upright clusters of small, white flowers in summer. [10] (B*W*C*)

Chrysactinia mexicana, "DAMIANITA" - Compact, heat-loving shrub w/ small, dark green, aromatic leaves; covered w/ 1-in, bright yellow daisy flowers especially in spring & fall; needs perfect drainage. [10] (B*W*)

Chrysothamnus nauseosus, "RABBITBRUSH" - Drought tolerant, tough, western native w/ narrow, gray green leaves & masses of fluffy, golden yellow, flower heads in late summer & fall; needs good drainage. [20] (B*W*C*)

Cistus 'Gordon Cooper', "ROCKROSE" - Spreading, drought tolerant, 2 ft. tall & 6 ft. wide shrub w/ crinkled, dark green leaves & 2-inch, white, poppy-like flowers, each petal w/ a red spot at the base; needs good drainage. [20] (W*)

Cistus 'Santa Cruz', "ROCKROSE" - Drought tolerant, 3-ft., mounding shrub w/ bright gray, scallop-edged leaves & a profusion of 2-inch, purple-rose, poppy-like flowers in spring; needs good drainage. [20] (W*)

Cistus skanbergii, "ROCKROSE" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, low shrub w/ gray-green leaves & a profusion of 1 in., pure pink, poppy-like flowers in spring; needs good drainage. [25] (W*)

Coleonema pulchrum 'Compact Form', "PINK BREATH-OF-HEAVEN" - A choice, lower, more spreading form of this South African shrub; dense shrub w/ dainty, bright green, aromatic foliage & an abundance of tiny pink flowers in winter/spring. [20] (W*B*F*)

Correa 'Wyn's Wonder', "VARIEGATED AUSTRALIAN FUCHSIA" - Water efficient, compact, Aust. shrub w/ felty, olive green leaves w/ cream margins & 1-in., bell-shaped, rosy-pink flowers over long winter season; needs good drainage. [20] (H*W*)

Correa pulchella 'Pink Eyre', "AUSTRALIAN FUCHSIA" - Water efficient, compact shrub w/ shiny, dark green leaves & an abundance of 3/4 in., bell-shaped, rose-pink flowers over long winter to spring season; needs good drainage. [23] (H*W*)

Cuphea 'Starfire', "STARFIRE CUPHEA" - Heat-loving shrub to 4 ft. tall w/ deep green, bronze-tinged leaves; flowers are rosy-red tubes tipped by contrasting purple & white, starry petal lobes; flowers spring to fall. [14/7] (H*F*)

Dalea greggii, "TRAILING INDIGO BUSH" - Water efficient, spreading shrub w/ tiny, satiny gray green, ferny leaves & dainty, cloverlike clusters of purple, pea-shaped flowers over long spring/summer season. [16] (B*W*)

Dodonaea viscosa, "HOP BUSH" - Tough & versatile large shrub, can be trained to tree form; narrow, bright green leaves & showy clusters of papery seed capsules in late spring/summer; good oleander substitute. [10/9/4] (W*F*)

Echium candicans (= E. fastuosum), "PRIDE-OF-MADEIRA" - Evergreen shrub w/ bold, bristly leaves & dramatic, thick spires of blue-purple flowers over long spring season; butterfly favorite. [51] (H*B*W*F*)

Encelia californica, "CALIF. SUNFLOWER" - Drought tolerant, Calif. native shrub w/ bright green, diamond-shaped leaves & 3-in., yellow flowerheads w/ dark brown centers in spring. [11/10] (B*W*C*)

Ephedra viridis, "MORMON TEA" - Unusual & curious, drought tolerant, Calif. native coniferous shrub w/ near leafless, slender, bright green branches; long used as tea & dye plant; needs good drainage. [20] (W*C*)

Eremophila maculata 'Valentine', "SPOTTED EMU BUSH" - Water efficient Australian shrub w/ small, gray green leaves tinged red & tubular, brilliant rose red flowers born near the branch ends in late winter; needs good drainage. [25] (H*W*)

Euphorbia pulcherrima 'Eckespoint', "POINSETTIA" - In the garden, not a little holiday pot plant, but a spectacular, tall, deciduous shrub w/ masses of foot-wide, double-bracted, red flower heads over long winter season. [6] (H*B*)

Euphorbia xantii, "JUMETON" - Baja Calif. native shrub w/ gray green, pencil-like branches, narrow, gray-green leaves & dense clusters of tiny, pink flowers over long winter/spring season. [11] (B*W*)

Euryops lateriflorus, "EURYOPS" - Rare, coarsely branched, evergreen shrub from S. Africa w/ waxy, gray-green leaves arranged foxtail fashion & yellow, daisy flowers near branch ends in spring/summer. [20] (B*W*)

Euryops speciosissimus, "CLANWILLIAM DAISY" - Rare, coarsely branched, evergreen shrub from S. Africa w/ ferny, gray-green leaves & single, yellow, long-stalked daisy flowers in spring/summer. [9] (B*W*)

Fallugia paradoxa, "APACHE-PLUME" - Drought tolerant, Calif. native shrub w/ tiny, deep green leaves & pretty, 1 1/2 in., white, rose-like flowers in spring & showy, plume-like seed clusters. [12] (W*C*)

Fouquieria diguettii, "PALO ADAN" - Baja Calif. native large shrub/small tree related to "ocotillo"; stout-spined stems; generous clusters of red, tubular flowers after rain or irrigation; hummingbird favorite. [21] (H*W*)

Fouquieria macdougalii, "MEXICAN TREE OCOTILLO" - Mexican native large shrub/small tree related to "ocotillo"; stout-spined stems, gray green leaves; open clusters of dark red, tubular flowers after rain or irrigation; hummingbird favorite. [18] (H*W*)

Gardenia thunbergia, "SOUTH AFRICAN GARDENIA" - Large, evergreen shrub w/ angular branches & deep green leaves; long-tubed, glistening white, 8-petaled flowers very fragrant; not fussy about soil. [45/45/35] (F*S*)

Grevillea alpina 'East Grampians', "MOUNTAIN GREVILLEA" - Evergreen, wide spreading, Aust. shrub w/ narrow, bright green leaves & clusters of unusual, red & yellow, spidery flowers; needs good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [9] (H*W*)

Grevillea 'Canberra Gem', "HUMMINGBIRD BUSH" - Graceful, evergreen shrub w/ 1 in., bright green, needlelike leaves & unusual, red, spidery flowers, heaviest in spring, intermittent throughout the year; needs good drainage, no phosphorus fert. [20/20] (H*W*)

Grevillea lanigera (selected low form), "WOOLLY GREVILLEA" - Evergreen shrub w/ small, gray green leaves close-set foxtail fashion along arching or trailing branches & clusters of unusual, pink, spidery flowers; needs good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [20] (H*W*)

Grevillea 'Noellii', "HUMMINGBIRD BUSH" - Evergreen shrub w/ bright green, needle-like leaves & showy clusters of unusual, spidery flowers that are dark pink & white; good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [20/3] (H*W*)

Grevillea rosmarinifolia 'Scarlet Sprite', "ROSEMARY GREVILLEA" - Dense, evergreen, mounding shrub w/ bright green, needlelike leaves & clusters of unusual, bright rose red, spidery flowers; needs good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [13] (H*W*)

Hakea minyma, "HAKEA" - Choice, medium shrub from Aust., w/ long, slender, gray-green leaves & long, dense clusters of pink & cream flowers in winter; good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [10] (H*W*)

Hakea victoria, "ROYAL HAKEA" - Tall, narrow shrub from Aust., w/ large, leathery leaves handsomely veined & netted yellow, cream & orange; flowers inconspicuous; good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [5] (W*F*)

Halimium ocymoides, "ROCKROSE" - Low, evergreen, mounding shrub w/ soft, gray-green leaves & 1-in., poppy-like flowers, bright yellow w/ a black and purple blotch at each petal base; needs good drainage. [20] (W*)

Haplopappus laricifolia 'Aguirre', "TURPENTINE BRUSH" - Lush selection of this rarely offered Calif. native evergreen shrub w/ dark green, narrow leaves & fluffy clusters of small, yellow daisy flowers in late summer/fall (=Ericameria) [20/5] (B*W*C*)

Helianthemum 'Cerise Queen', "SUNROSE" - Dense, evergreen, mat-forming shrublet w/ dark green leaves & 1-in., double, rose red flowers in spring/summer; cut back after flowering for fall bloom; needs good drainage. [32] (W*)

Hermannia verticillata, "HONEYBELLS" - Spreading shrub w/ trailing stems, tiny, dissected, bright green leaves & small, yellow, honey-scented, bell-shaped flowers in winter/spring; good drainage, moderate water. [22+14] (S*)

Hibiscus 'Mme. Chiang Kai-Shek', "CHINESE HIBISCUS" - Rare & unusual variety of this large, tender shrub; heart-shaped, deep green leaves & large, double, flesh-pink flowers throughout warm weather, the petals gracefully curved & twisted. [4] (H*B*)

Homalocladium platycladium, "RIBBON BUSH" - Curious & attractive near leafless shrub w/ shiny, bright green, flattened & jointed stems; flowers inconspicuous but red berries somewhat showy; good in containers. [12]

Hypericum reptans, "ST. JOHN'S WORT" - Choice, mat-forming shrub w/ tiny, gray green leaves geometrically arranged along the stems; 2-in., bright yellow flowers at stem tips in late summer/fall. [20]

Iochroma cyaneum 'Red Wine', "RED WINE IOCHROMA" - Fast-growing shrub, w/ large clusters of tubular, dark blue-purple flowers over long summer season; good espalier; hummingbird favorite. [18] (H*)

Isomeris arborea (Cleome isomeris), "BLADDERPOD" - Calif. native, drought tolerant w/ gray-green leaves, dainty yellow flowers through warm weather, followed by bright green, showy seed pods. [15/6] (H*W*C*)

Justicia californica, "CHUPAROSA" - Drought tolerant desert shrub w/ gray-green, nearly leafless branches & clusters of tubular, bright red flowers over long spring/summer season. [25] (H*W*C*)

Justicia spicigera, "MEXICAN HONEYSUCKLE" - Water efficient, heat-loving, rounded shrub w/ bright green leaves & clusters of orange, tubular flowers produced continuously. [25] (B*W*F*)

Lantana 'Radiation', "LANTANA" - Easy, heat-loving, mounding shrub w/ dark green, sandpapery leaves & rounded heads of starry flowers opening yellow & aging to rich orange-red; butterfly favorite. [10] (B*W*)

Lavandula intermedia 'Dutch', "BLUE LAVANDIN" - Water efficient shrub w/ gray-green, aromatic leaves & long-stalked, conical, fragrant spikes of tiny, deep blue violet flowers in summer. [32] (B*W*F*S*)

Lavandula 'Silver Frost', "SILVER FROST LAVENDER" - Water efficient shrub w/ silver, aromatic leaves & fat, long-stalked, fragrant spikes of dark purple flowers in summer. [20] (B*W*F*S*)

Lavandula stoechas ssp. pedunculata 'Avonview', "SPANISH LAVENDER" - Drought tolerant, aromatic shrub w/ gray-green foliage & long-stalked, dense spikes of dark purple flowers topped by showy, petal-like, purple bracts in early summer. [20] (B*W*F*S*)

Lessertia montana, "BALLOON PEA" - South African shrub w/ silvery, compound, lacy leaves & quite spectacular, bright red, pea-shaped flowers w/ beak-like keels, followed by decorative, inflated pods. [25] (H*)

Leucophyllum frutescens 'Compacta', "COMPACT TEXAS RANGER" - Compact form of this water efficient, heat loving, evergreen shrub; gray, soft-silky leaves & rosy-purple, snapdragon-shaped flowers in summer/fall; needs good drainage. [10/4] (H*W*)

Leucophyllum frutescens 'Green Cloud', "TEXAS RANGER" - Water efficient, heat loving, evergreen shrub w/ frosty-green, soft-silky leaves & deep rosy-purple, snapdragon-shaped flowers in summer/fall; needs good drainage. [19] (H*W*)

Leucophyllum 'Heavenly Cloud', "TEXAS RANGER" - Moderately fast growing, water efficient, heat loving shrub w/ bright green leaves & purple, snapdragon-shaped flowers in late summer/fall; needs good drainage; hybrid origin. [8] (H*W*)

Leucophyllum pruinosum, "FRAGRANT TEXAS RANGER" - Water efficient, heat-loving, open shrub w/ silver leaves & fragrant, purple, snapdragon-shaped flowers over long summer/fall season; flowers smell like grape bubble gum! Needs good drainage. [15] (H*W*S*)

Leucophyllum zygophyllum, "BLUE RANGER" - Water efficient, heat-loving shrub w/ tiny, cupped, gray-green leaves & small, blue, snapdragon-shaped flowers over long summer/fall season; needs good drainage. [10/8] (H*W*S*)

Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum', "WAX-LEAF PRIVET" - Extra dense-foliaged selection of this versatile, evergreen shrub w/ dark green, leathery leaves & pyramidal clusters of creamy white flowers; good oleander substitute; can be hedged. [4]

Lippia (Oscar Clarke), (NO COMMON NAME) - Medium to large, open shrub w/ quilted, sandpapery, toothed leaves that are lemon scented when bruised; twin clusters of tiny lavender-pink flowers in summer attract butterflies. [11] (B*)

Lonicera subspicata, "CHAPARRAL HONEYSUCKLE" - Calif. native, scrambling, evergreen shrub w/ open habit; inch-long, leathery, oval leaves & few-flowered spikes of half-inch, 2-lipped, creamy white flowers; attracts wildlife. [10] (B*C*S*)

Luma apiculata 'Glanleam Gold', "PALO COLORADO" - Choice, slow-growing shrub w/ cinnamon-colored bark, small, glossy, leathery leaves edged gold, fluffy clusters of white flowers that age pink & edible blue berries. [20/4] (W*)

Melianthus major, "HONEY BUSH" - Bold, South African shrub w/ gray green, foot-long, divided leaves w/ toothed leaflets & 1-foot clusters of unusual, reddish brown flowers in late winter; much or little water. [20] (W*)

Murraya koenigii, "CURRY LEAF" - Handsome, evergreen shrub for landscape or container; shiny, scented leaves used fresh in curry seasoning; clusters of creamy white flowers & dark, interesting berries in summer. [23]

Murraya paniculata, "ORANGE JESSAMINE" - Large, evergreen shrub w/ handsome, glossy green, divided leaves & clusters of white, deliciously fragrant flowers over long summer/fall season; choice. [6] (S*)

Myoporum 'Putah Creek', "PUTAH CREEK MYOPORUM" - Water efficient, very fast-growing, shrubby groundcover (can spread to 8 ft.) w/ bright green leaves close set along the stems & small white flowers in summer; apparently rabbit proof! [23/22/20] (W*)

Myoporum parvifolium 'Fine Leaf', "DWARF MYOPORUM" - Compact, fine-textured form of this water efficient, fast-growing, shrubby groundcover; can spread to 5+ ft., w/ gray green leaves & starry, white flowers in summer; believed rabbit proof! [19] (W*)

Myoporum parvifolium 'Pink', "PINK MYOPORUM" - Water efficient, very fast-growing, shrubby groundcover (can spread to 8 ft.) w/ bright green leaves close set along the stems & small light pink flowers in summer; apparently rabbit proof! [15/10] (W*)

Myrsine africana, "AFRICAN BOXWOOD" - Versatile, South African, evergreen shrub w/ dark red stems & tiny, dark green, round leaves; substantial & dependable; foliage handsome cut for arrangements. [12] (W*F*)

Myrtus communis 'Compacta', "DWARF MYRTLE" - Versatile, dense, evergreen shrub w/ tiny, dark green, shiny, aromatic leaves, fragrant white flowers & blue berries. [20] (W*S*)

Myrtus communis 'Variegata', "VARIEGATED MYRTLE" - Choice form of this versatile, evergreen shrub w/ shiny, aromatic leaves that are dark green, edged white, fragrant fluffy, white flowers & blue berries. [17] (W*F*)

Olea europaea 'Montra', "LITTLE OLIVE" - Dwarf, shrubby form of a classic, versatile, evergreen tree; 6-8 ft. tall & wide, w/ small, dark green leaves & no fruit set; needs good drainage. [3] (W*)

Olea europaea 'Skylark Dwarf', "SKYLARK DWARF OLIVE" - Dwarf, more shrub-like form of a classic, evergreen tree w/ small, gray green leaves set closely on the branches; little fruit set if other varieties are not nearby. [15] (W*)

Osmanthus armatus, "HOLLY-LEAF OSMANTHUS" - Choice, dense, evergreen shrub w/ leathery, holly-like, dark green leaves & clusters of tiny, deliciously fragrant, creamy-white flowers in summer. [6] (S*)

Osmanthus fortunei 'San Jose', "SWEET OLIVE" - Choice, slow-growing evergreen shrub w/ glossy, rich green, hollylike leaves & small clusters of tiny, creamy white, deliciously fragrant flowers in October. [17] (F*S*)

Osmanthus fragrans aurantiacus, "SWEET OLIVE" - Choice, slow-growing evergreen shrub w/ leathery, rich green leaves & small clusters of tiny, apricot orange, deliciously fragrant flowers in fall; will take nearly full sun. [8] (F*S*)

Ozothamnus 'County Park Silver', "RICE FLOWER" - Flowerless, prostrate form of this Aust. shrub forming a 3 in. x 24 in. mat of narrow, half-inch, aromatic leaves that are silvery white - described as a "silver-white throw rug." [21]

Parthenium incanum, "MARIOLA" - Tough, southwest desert native, intricately branched shrub w/ gray green, lobed, aromatic leaves covered in silvery hairs & dome-shaped clusters of white, button-like flower heads. [7] (W*)

Philadelphus lewisii 'Covelo', "WESTERN MOCK ORANGE" - Calif. native, deciduous shrub w/ slender, wand-like branches, light green leaves & saucer-shaped, pristine white, deliciously fragrant flowers w/ yellow stamens in spring. [20] (H*B*C*S*)

Phlomis lanata, "JERUSALEM SAGE" - Compact, aromatic, evergreen shrub w/ small, woolly, crinkled leaves & shish-kabob spikes of yellow tubular flowers over much of the year. [25] (W*)

Phlomis purpurea, "PINK JERUSALEM SAGE" - Rare, evergreen, water efficient shrub w/ gray-green, aromatic leaves & tall, shish-kabob spikes of tubular pink flowers over long spring season. [13] (W*F*)

Photinia fraseri, "FRASER PHOTINIA" - Vigorous, evergreen large shrub or small tree w/ with handsome, shiny foliage that emerges bronze-red; showy clusters of small white flowers in spring. [60] (B*F*)

Pimelea ciliata 'Snow Clouds', "WHITE BANJINE" - Evergreen, dwarf, Aust. shrub 1- 2 ft. tall & 2-3 ft. wide, w/ olive green leaves in two ranks & a profusion of 1.5 in. clusters of starry white flowers in spring; good drainage, moderate water. [25] (W*B*)

Plumbago auriculata 'Alba', "WHITE CAPE PLUMBAGO" - Exceptional, white-flowered form of this popular favorite; wide-spreading, mounding shrub w/ fresh green foliage & abundant rounded clusters of white flowers much of year. [8] (B*W*)

Polygala x dalmaisiana, "SWEET-PEA SHRUB" - Easy, fast-growing, open shrub w/ gray green, pointed leaves & bright rose-purple, orchid-like flowers produced from summer to fall. [20] (B*F*)

Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterfly', "SWEET-PEA SHRUB" - Easy, fast-growing, open shrub w/ gray green, pointed leaves & bright rose-purple, orchid-like flowers produced from summer to fall. [10] (B*F*)

Polygala myrtifolia 'Mariposa', "SWEET-PEA SHRUB" - Dwarf, compact form of this fast-growing, open shrub w/ gray green, pointed leaves & vivid rose-purple l& white, orchid-like flowers produced much of the year. [15/2]

Prostanthera rotundifolia 'Variegata', "VARIEGATED MINT BUSH" - Fast-growing, evergreen, Aust. shrub w/ small, rounded, aromatic leaves edged cream & 1/2 in., bright purple, trumpet-shaped flowers in spring; needs good drainage. [25] (H*)

Psoralea pinnata, "BLUE SCURFY PEA" - Open shrub w/ lush green, soft needle-like foliage giving a fluffy look; clusters of blue & white, grape soda- scented, sweet-pea-shaped flowers in spring & summer. [29] (S*)

Rhamnus californica 'Eve Case', "COFFEEBERRY" - Dense form of this tough, drought tolerant, Calif. native, evergreen shrub w/ oval, dark green leaves & red to black berries; provides food for butterfly larvae. [6] (B*W*C*)

Rosmarinus 'Gorizia', "ROSEMARY" - Tall, rigidly upright form of this popular, water-efficient shrubby herb w/ extra long leaves & light blue flowers in winter/spring; leaves w/ sweet, gingery flavor used in cooking. [19] (B*W*F*)

Rosmarinus 'Shimmering Stars, "ROSEMARY" - Medium-sized form of this popular, water-efficient shrubby herb w/ short, aromatic leaves on picturesquely arched & twisted branches; violet-blue flowers in winter/spring; leaves used in cooking. [10] (B*W*F*)

Ruellia peninsularis, "DESERT RUELLIA" - Small desert shrub w/ whitish, zig-zag branches, dark green leaves & blue-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers throughout warm weather. [20] (H*W*)

Ruta graveolens (compact), "RUE", "HERB OF GRACE" - Extra compact form of this handsome, long-grown herb w/ highly aromatic, lacy, silvery-blue leaves, clusters of yellow flowers in summer; sap may be irritating to some, [20] (F*)

Ruttya fruticosa 'Orange Dragon', "ORANGE MONKEY-FACE" - Rare, evergreen, east African shrub w/ angular branches, 2-in., crinkled leaves & clusters of striking, orange, 2-lipped flowers w/ a dark red blotch on the lip; blooms in summer. [17/12/11] (H*)

Salvia apiana, "WHITE SAGE" - Drought tolerant, local native, evergreen shrub w/ silvery-white, extremely aromatic leaves & tall spires of small, white & lavender flowers in late spring/early summer; needs good drainage. [20] (B*W*C*)

Salvia brandegei, "BRANDEGEE SAGE" - Calif. native, evergreen shrub w/ scalloped, aromatic leaves & long-stemmed, shish-kabob spikes of small, pale lavender in early summer; good cut flower; needs good drainage. [10/7] (B*W*C*)

Salvia clevelandii, "CLEVELAND SAGE" - Drought tolerant, medium-sized, evergreen shrub w/ aromatic, gray-green leaves & interrupted spikes of rich blue, tubular flowers. [20] (H*B*W*C*F*)

Salvia dolomitica, "DOLOMITE SAGE" - Mounding, evergreen S. African shrub w/ silvery-gray leaves & compact, lemon-scented spikes of 1-in., lilac-colored, two-lipped flowers w/ bronzy calyxes over long winter/spring season. [20] (H*W*F*)

Salvia gesneriflora, "RED VELVET SALVIA" - Bold, shrubby perennial w/ large, light green, heart-shaped leaves & spikes of 2-in., deep scarlet flowers over long winter-spring season; hummingbird favorite. [13] (H*)

Salvia greggii 'Alba', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient, much branched shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves & abundant spikes of white, 1-in. flowers over a long season; hummingbird favorite. [12] (H*W*)

Salvia 'Indigo Blue', "INDIGO BLUE SAGE" - Rounded, evergreen shrub to 3 ft. tall w/ matte-green, textured leaves & short spikes of small, intense blue purple flowers in summer/fall; good drainage. [13]

Salvia 'Hot Lips', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Easy, water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves & abundant spikes of 1-in., tubular, white flowers tipped bright red - color may vary w/ temperature; hummingbird favorite. [31] (H*W*)

Salvia x jamensis (Cream), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of cream-colored, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, near black calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [22/16] (H*W*)

Salvia x jamensis (Dark purple), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of dark purple, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, near black calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [15/3] (H*W*)

Salvia x jamensis (Peach-pink), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of light peachy-pink, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, near black calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [16/14] (H*W*)

Salvia x jamensis (Pink), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of light peachy-pink, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, dark calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [14] (H*W*)

Salvia x jamensis (Red), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of red, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, near black calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [17/3] (H*W*)

Salvia x jamensis (Rose-red), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of deep rose-red, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, dark calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [19] (H*W*)

Salvia x jamensis (Yellow w/ pink), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of yellow, 1-in. flowers blushed pink & contrasting, near black calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [24/15] (H*W*)

Salvia leucophylla, "PURPLE SAGE" - Especially garden friendly selection of this Calif. native shrub w/ aromatic, silvery leaves & shish-kabob spikes of purple-pink flowers in late spring; heat & drought tolerant. [15] (B*W*C*F*)

Salvia microphylla 'Cerro Potosi', "BABY SAGE" - Fast-growing, easy, reliable mounding shrub; bright green, aromatic leaves & an abundance of small, tubular, two-lipped flowers in striking magenta-red; blooms summer/fall. [20] (H*W*)

Salvia muirii, "MUIR SAGE" - Choice miniature shrub w/ tiny, matte-green, aromatic leaves, the plant dotted in summer & fall w/ small, bright blue flowers each w/ a white spot. [20] (B*W*)

Salvia munzii, "MUNZ SAGE" - Rare Calif. native, evergreen shrub w/ aromatic ashy, dark gray green leaves on reddish branches & shish-kabob spikes of tiny, light blue, tubular flowers w/ reddish calyxes. [20/3] (H*B*W*C*)

Salvia wagneriana, "PINK-BRACT SALVIA" - Fast-growing shrub w/ light green, heart-shaped leaves & gorgeous pink-bracted racemes of pink, tubular flowers over long winter season. [11] (H*F*)

Senna (Cassia) artemisioides, "FEATHERY CASSIA" - Water efficient, evergreen shrub from Aust. w/ feathery, gray-green foliage & in clusters of yellow, 5-petalled flowers over long winter/spring season (=Cassia artemisioides). [20] (B*W*S*)

Senna (Cassia) didymobotrya, "POPCORN CASSIA" - Evergreen shrub w/ handsome, divided leaves & candelabra-like spikes of black buds opening to large, yellow flowers in winter/spring; new growth & flower buds popcorn scented. [42] (B*S*)

Senna (Cassia) multiglandulosa, "BUTTERCUP BUSH" - Fast growing, evergreen shrub or small tree w/ handsome, bright green, divided leaves & clusters of 1-in., yellow flowers over long winter/spring season (=Cassia tomentosa). [22] (B*)

Senna (Cassia) nemophila, "DESERT CASSIA" - Water efficient, evergreen shrub from Aust. w/ feathery, green foliage & in clusters of yellow, 5-petalled flowers over long winter/spring season. [20/3] (B*W*S*)

Senna phyllodinea, "SILVER LEAF CASSIA" - Water efficient, evergreen, Aust. shrub w/ gray-green, sickle-shaped, leaf-like stems & clusters of yellow, 5-petalled flowers over long spring/summer season. [20] (B*W*S*)

Simmondsia chinensis, "JOJOBA", "GOATNUT" - Versatile, drought tolerant, Calif. native shrub, slow-growing & dense w/ leathery, gray-green leaves; female plants bear jojoba "nuts" used in cosmetics & eating. [15/4] (W*C*)

Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum', "BLUE BUSH GERMANDER" - Open, water-efficient shrub w/ silvery branches, gray-green leaves that are silvery below & spikes of 3/4 in., deep blue flowers much of year. [20] (W*)

Teucrium x lucidrys (T. chamaedrys), "GERMANDER" - Low, wide-spreading shrublet w/ small, deep green, shiny leaves & dense, rounded spikes of dainty, red-purple flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [20] (B*W*)

Ugni molinae 'Flambeau', "CHILEAN GUAVA" - Slow-growing, dense shrub w/ small, bronzy dark green leaves variegated cream & pink, white, bell-shaped flowers & small, purplish, edible fruits that smell like baked apples. [20]

Verticordia plumosa, "FEATHER FLOWER" - Aust. shrub to 3 ft. high & wide, w/ needle-like leaves & fluffy masses of small, lavender flowers near branch ends; needs good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer; not proven Inland. [25] (W*F*)

Viguiera deltoidea, "SAN DIEGO SUNFLOWER" - Fast-growing, many branched, Calif. native, evergreen shrub. w/ triangular, gray to gray-green leaves & pretty, yellow daisy flowers in spring; needs good drainage. [10] (B*W*C*)

Westringia 'Jervis Gem', "COASTAL-ROSEMARY" - Compact form of this water-efficient, spreading shrub from Aust. w/ narrow, green leaves, woolly below, & spikes of delicate, lavender-blue flowers over long season. [20] (B*W*)

Westringia 'Mia's Wonder', "COASTAL-ROSEMARY" - Compact form of this water-efficient, spreading shrub from Aust. w/ narrow, wooly leaves & spikes of delicate, pale pink flowers over long season. [3] (B*W*)

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