SHRUBS (updated 10 October, 2009)

The Friends of U.C. Riverside Botanic Gardens 27th Annual
FALL PLANT SALE

Public Sale Saturday, October 17, 12 noon to 5 pm and Sunday, October 18, 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.

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. [8] (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. [10/5] (W*)

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. [20/2] (H*B*W*)

Anisodontea x hypomandarum 'Tara's Pink', "AFRICAN MALLOW" - Fast-growing, water-efficient, South African shrub w/ 1-inch, light pink, hibiscus-like flowers over long spring to fall season; most compact of the African mallows.. [25] (W*)

Anisodontea 'Very Cranberry', "CAPE MALLOW" - Fast-growing, water-efficient, South African shrub w/ bright green, ruffled leaves & 1-inch, crimson-red, hibiscus-like flowers over long spring to fall season. [30] (W*B*)

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

Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Warren Roberts', "PAJARO MANZANITA" - Calif. native shrub to 6 ft. tall & 10 ft. wide, bronzy new growth, blue-green leaves edged red & large clusters of dark pink, urn-shaped flowers in late winter; needs good drainage. [20] (H*B*W*C*)

Artemisia tridentata var. vaseyana, "BIG SAGEBRUSH" - More garden tolerant selection of the sagebrush of "Old West" fame; tough, water efficient, picturesque shrub w/ silver-white, notoriously aromatic foliage; needs good drainage. [15] (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. [6] (B*W*F*)

Brugmansia candida 'Double White', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Large shrub/small tree w/ velvety leaves & huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpet-shaped, double, white flowers; spectacular! [20] (S*)

Brugmansia 'Charles Grimaldi', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Fast-growing, large shrub/small tree w/ huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpet-shaped, cantaloupe-colored flowers; spectacular! [~50] (S*)

Brugmansia 'Frosty Pink', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Large shrub/small tree w/ large, tapered leaves & huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpet-shaped, pink flowers; spectacular! [~38] (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! [10] (S*)

Brugmansia versicolor, "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Large shrub/small tree w/ velvety leaves & huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in a delicate apricot color; spectacular but a shyer bloomer than others in Inland Gardens. [18] (S*)

Buddleia x weyeriana 'Bicolor', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fast-growing shrub w/ felty, lance-shaped leaves & conical clusters of tiny, fragrant flowers, a blend of lavender & butterscotch yellow, in summer/fall; prune after bloom; butterfly favorite. [32/21] (B*S*)

Buddleia x weyeriana 'Sungold', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fast-growing shrub w/ lance-shaped leaves & globular clusters of tiny, deep orange, fragrant flowers in summer/fall; prune after bloom; butterfly favorite. [35] (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. [6] (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*)

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. [25] (W*)

Ceanothus 'Concha', "CONCHA CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, medium to large, dense shrub w/ 1-in., dark green leaves & 1-in. clusters of electric dark blue flowers; needs good drainage but tolerates summer water. [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 'Joyce Coulter', "JOYCE COULTER CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, mounding shrub w/ 1-in, medium green leaves & spike-like clusters of medium-blue flowers in spring; withstands some summer water. [20] (B*W*C*)

Ceanothus 'Julia Phelps', "JULIA PHELPS CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, medium shrub w/ 1/2 in., dark green leaves & 1-in. clusters of dark indigo blue flowers in spring; heavy bloomer. [20] (B*W*C*)

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Arroyo de la Cruz', "CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, Calif. native, evergreen shrub, 5 ft. tall & 10 ft. wide, w/ deep green, shiny leaves & clusters of light blue flowers over long season; little summer water applied away from the crown. [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*)

Ceratoides (Krascheninnikovia) lanata, "WINTER FAT" - Arid western U.S. native shrub w/ tiny, silvery-green leaves and spikelike, woolly white seeds heads in fall; attracts birds & used in dry arrangements. [15] (W*C*F*)

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*)

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. [10/7] (B*W*C*)

Chorizema cordatum, "HEART-LEAF CORAL PEA" - Striking, water efficient, Australian shrub w/ dark green, holly-like leaves & clusters of pea-shaped flowers in a most unusual combination of orange and coral-red. [30] (W*F*)

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. [20] (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 (=Ericameria). [15] (B*W*C*)

Cistus x hybridus 'Gold Prize', "WHITE ROCKROSE" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading shrub w/ lime green leaves spashed yellow & 1.5-in., white, poppy-like flowers w/ yellow centers in spring opening from reddish buds; good drainage. [25] (W*)

Cistus 'Ruby Cluster', "ROCKROSE" - Mounding, drought tolerant, 2.5 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. [30] (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. [20] (W*)

Cistus 'Victor Reiter', "ROCKROSE" - Drought tolerant, upright shrub w/ gray-green leaves & a profusion of 2.5-inch, salmon pink, poppy-like flowers w/ white centers in spring. [20] (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. [25] (W*B*F*)

Convolvulus cneorum 'Snow Angel', "BUSH MORNING GLORY" - Mounding, evergreen shrub w/ silky, silver leaves & white, funnel-shaped flowers blushed pink, produced over a long spring/summer season. [20] (W*)

Correa pulchella 'Orange Flame', "AUSTRALIAN FUCHSIA" - Water efficient, compact shrub w/ smooth, green leaves & an abundance of 3/4 in., bell-shaped, red-orange flowers over long winter to spring season; needs good drainage. [10] (H*W*)

Correa 'Ray's Tangerine', "AUSTRALIAN FUCHSIA" - Water efficient, slow-growing, small shrub w/ shiny, dark green leaves & an abundance of 3/4 in., bell-shaped, vibrant orange flowers over a long fall to winter season; needs good drainage. [9] (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. [11] (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. [22] (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. [20/3] (B*W*)

Dalea pulchra, "INDIGO BUSH" - Water efficient, aromatic, mounding shrub w/ tiny, gray green, ferny leaves; plant covered w/ dainty, spikelike clusters of purple, pea-shaped flowers in spring. [20] (B*W*)

Dasylirion wheeleri, "DESERT SPOON" - Yucca-like shrub forming a 3 ft. fountain of blue-gray, strap-shaped leaves, eventually forming a trunk; dramatic, 10-ft. spike of tiny, creamy-white flowers in fall. [20] (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. [12/10] (W*F*)

Dombeya 'Seminole', "DOMBEYA" - Rare find! Large, evergreen shrub w/ bright green, maple-like leaves & hanging clusters of powder-puff pink, slightly fragrant flowers heaviest in fall. [26/10] (H*)

Echium candicans (= E. fastuosum), "PRIDE-OF-MADEIRA" - Evergreen shrub w/ bold, bristly, gray green leaves & dramatic, thick spires of blue-purple flowers with protruding purple stamens over long spring season; butterfly favorite. [40] (H*B*W*F*)

Echium candicans 'Star of Madeira', "VARIEGATED PRIDE-OF-MADEIRA" - Evergreen shrub w/ bold, bristly, gray green leaves handsomely cream edged & dramatic, thick spires of blue-purple flowers w/ protruding purple stamens over long spring season; butterfly favorite. [40] (H*B*W*F*)

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. [9] (W*C*)

Eriogonum giganteum, "ST. CATHERINE'S LACE" - Bold, Calif. native shrub w/ felty, gray-green, ruffled leaves & large, flat-topped clusters of tiny rose-pink flowers over long spring/summer season. [32] (B*W*C*F*)

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. [50] (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. [5] (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. [11/8/9] (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. [15/4] (W*C*)

Forsythia hybrid (Pamela), "FORSYTHIA" - Temperate climate classic, early spring blooming shrug, this selection adapted to our Inland climate; the bare, wand-like branches lined w/ dainty, yellow flowers & later, toothed leaves; good cutflower. [19] (F*)

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. [22/11] (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. [11] (H*W*)

Fouquieria splendens, "OCOTILLO" - Classic, southwest U.S. native, large shrub w/ stout-spined, wand-like, few-branched stems; foot-long spikes of orange-red, tubular flowers at branch tips in spring/fall; hummingbird favorite. [11] (H*W*C*)

Galvesia juncea 'Firecracker', "BUSH SNAPDRAGON" - Compact selection of this hummingbird favorite; tight mound of light green stems & tiny leaves & 1-in, tubular, scarlet flowers born in spring and intermittently during the year. [9] (H*W*C*)

Gardenia jasminoides 'Glazerii' (GRAFTED), "GARDENIA" - Gardenia 'Glazerii' grafted onto G. thunbergia rootstock for ease of cultivation; rich green, glossy foliage & 3-4 in., gleaming white, deliciously fragrant flowers in summer; early blooming. [4] (F*S*)

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. [48+31] (F*S*)

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. [25] (H*W*)

Grevillea lavandulacea 'Billywing', "LAVENDER GREVILLEA" - Dense, evergreen, mounding shrub w/ narrow, gray green leaves & clusters of spidery, red & cream flowers in winter/spring; needs perfect 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. [15] (H*W*)

Grevillea 'Ruby Clusters', "RUBY CLUSTERS GREVILLEA" - Dense, evergreen shrub w/ narrow, dark green leaves & showy clusters of unusual, deep red, spidery flowers that are produced most of the year; good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [25] (H*W*)

Grevillea thelemanniana 'Baby', "HUMMINGBIRD BUSH" - Low-growing evergreen shrub spreading to 4 ft. w/ deep green, feathery leaves & showy clusters of unusual, spidery flowers that are bright red, tipped yellow; good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [32] (H*W*)

Guaicum coulteri, "GUAYACAN" - Choice, slow-growing, heat-loving shrub-tree from Mexico w/ light-colored bark, small, dark green, ferny leaves, clusters of intense blue-violet flowers & shiny red fruits; needs a hot, frost-free site. [10] (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. [6] (H*W*)

Halimiocistus sahucii, "SUNROSE" - Evergreen, mounding shrub w/ dark green, narrow leaves on reddish stems & 2 in., poppy-like, white flowers w/ yellow centers, covering the plant in spring & early summer. [32] (W*)

Halimium x pauanum, "SUNROSE" - Drought tolerant, evergreen, mounding shrub w/ soft, wavy, gray-green leaves & in spring, an abundance of 2-in., bright yellow, poppy-like flowers; needs good drainage. [32] (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) [10/8] (B*W*C*)

Helianthemum 'Raspberry Ripple', "SUNROSE" - Dense, evergreen, mat-forming shrublet w/ gray leaves & 1-in., single, deep pink flowers streaked white in spring/summer; cut back after flowering for fall bloom; needs good drainage. [25] (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. [9/8] (S*)

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. [22]

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. [7]

Hyptis emoryi, "DESERT-LAVENDER" - Calif. desert native shrub w/ upright habit; white-felty, aromatic leaves & spikes of tiny violet flowers in late winter & spring. [20] (W*C*)

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. [9] (H*)

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 camara 'Dallas Red', "LANTANA" - Easy, heat-loving, mounding shrub w/ dark green, sandpapery leaves & rounded heads of starry flowers opening yellow & aging to orange then red; butterfly favorite. [25] (B*W*)

Lantana 'New Gold', "LANTANA" - Easy, heat-loving, mounding shrub, especially compact & non-seed-bearing; dark green foliage & rounded heads of golden yellow flowers over much of the year; butterfly favorite. [25] (B*W*)

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. [4] (B*W*)

Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Grey', "GOODWIN CREEK LAVENDER" - Compact, water efficient shrub w/ gray-white, aromatic foliage & narrow spikes of dark violet flowers produced over long spring/summer season. [32] (B*W*F*S*)

Lavandula 'Helmsdale', "LAVENDER" - Compact, water efficient shrub w/ dark, gray-green, aromatic leaves & long-stalked, cylindrical, fragrant spikes of tiny, rich burgundy flowers over long summer to fall season. [32] (B*W*F*S*)

Lessingia filaginifolia 'Smart Aster', "SMART ASTER" - Uncommon, Calif. native, mounding sub-shrub w/ divided, felty, silver leaves & 1 in., lavender-pink, daisy-like flowers w/ yellow centers in spring & into summer. [20] (B*W*C*)

Leucophyllum frutescens, "TEXAS RANGER" - Water efficient, heat loving, evergreen shrub w/ silvery leaves & rose-purple, snapdragon-shaped flowers in summer/fall; needs good drainage. [30] (H*W*)

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. [25/8] (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. [15/13] (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. [25/8] (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. [25/6] (H*W*S*)

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. [18] (B*)

Lupinus albifrons, "SILVER BUSH LUPINE" - Calif. native, shrub w/ hand-shaped, silky, silvery leaves & tall spikes of blue-purple & yellow, pea-shaped flowers in spring; needs good drainage, occasional watering. [25] (H*B*W*C*)

Melaleuca thymifolia, "THYMELEAF MELALEUCA" - Wide-spreading, evergreen shrub w/ corky bark, tiny, blue-green, aromatic leaves & fluffy, clusters of pink, feather-like flowers in spring/summer. [20] (H*)

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! [7] (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! [9] (W*)

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! [64] (W*)

Myrtus communis 'Compacta', "DWARF MYRTLE" - Versatile, dense, evergreen shrub w/ tiny, dark green, shiny, aromatic leaves, fragrant white flowers & blue berries. [10/5] (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. [10/7] (W*F*)

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. [10] (W*)

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. [18] (F*S*)

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. [10] (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. [20] (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. [10] (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. [16] (B*F*)

Phymosia umbellata, "MEXICAN BUSH MALLOW" - Rare, evergreen, Mexican shrub w/ large, maple-like, felty leaves & clusters of 1.5 in., satiny, deep rose red flowers over long winter/spring season. [6] (H*)

Plumbago auriculata 'Purple Robe', "CAPE PLUMBAGO" - Especially good color form of this opular wide-spreading, mounding shrub w/ fresh green foliage & abundant rounded clusters of deep sky blue flowers much of year; butterfly favorite. [25] (B*W*)

Polygala myrtifolia 'Grandiflora', "SWEET-PEA SHRUB - Fast-growing, open shrub w/ gray green, pointed leaves & vivid rose-purple & white, orchid-like flowers produced much of the year. [30]

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. [32]

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. [8] (S*)

Purshia (Cowania) mexicana, "CLIFF ROSE" - Drought tolerant, slow-growing, Calif. native shrub w/ tiny, leathery, green leaves on twisted branches, fragrant, creamy white, rose-like flowers in spring & showy, plume-like seed clusters. [20] (W*C*)

Rhamnus 'Mound San Bruno', "COFFEEBERRY" - Tough, drought tolerant, Calif. native, evergreen shrub w/ narrowly oval, dark green leaves & red to black berries; provides food for butterfly larvae; garden tolerant. [20] (B*W*C*)

Rosmarinus 'Boule', "ROSEMARY" - Compact form of this popular, water-efficient shrub w/ deep green, aromatic foliage & mid-blue flowers over long winter season; leaves used in cooking. [32] (B*W*F*)

Rosmarinus 'Collingwood Ingram', "ROSEMARY" - Semi-upright form of this popular, water-efficient shrub w/ deep green, aromatic foliage & bright deep blue flowers w/ violet veining over long season; aromatic leaves too piny for culinary use. [32] (B*W*F*)

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. [32] (B*W*F*)

Rostrinucula dependens, "WEEPING ROSTRINUCULA" - Rare, Buddleia-like, deciduous shrub w/ narrow, pointed leaves & dense, pendulous spikes of tiny, lavender pink flowers in late summer. [25] (B*)

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. [25] (H*)

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. [7] (B*W*C*)

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

Salvia greggii 'Variegata', "VARIEGATED AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient, much branched shrub w/ tiny, aromatic, gold-edged leaves & abundant spikes of bright red, 1-in. flowers over a long season; hummingbird favorite. [21] (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. [25]

Salvia x jamensis 'Betty Moore', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of delicate mauve pink, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, darker flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [56] (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. [12/61] (H*W*)

Salvia x jamensis 'Dancing Dolls', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of rose & cream bicolored, 1-in. flowers produced spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*W*)

Salvia x jamensis 'Magenta Hope', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of deep magenta red, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, dark calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [37] (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. [6] (H*W*)

Salvia x jamensis (Yellow), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of soft yellow, 1-in. flowers blushed pink & contrasting, near black calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [6/7] (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. [6/18] (H*W*)

Salvia 'Mesa Azure', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient, much-branched shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of blue purple, 1-in., two-lipped flowers from spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [24] (H*W*)

Salvia muelleri, "ROYAL PURPLE SAGE" - Water efficient, spreading shrub w/ tiny, shiny green, aromatic leaves along wiry stems & 1-in., glowing purple flowers much of the year. [25] (H*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. [4] (H*B*W*C*)

Salvia purpurea, "LILAC SALVIA" - Fast-growing, evergreen shrub w/ heart-shaped leaves & abundant, branching spikes of velvety, tubular, lavender-purple flowers over long fall/winter season (hummingbird favorite). [17] (H*)

Salvia 'Summer Peach', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient, much-branched shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of salmon-orange, 1-in., two-lipped flowers from spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [30] (H*W*)

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. [18] (B*S*)

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] (B*W*S*)

Senna (Cassia) oligophylla, "OUTBACK CASSIA" - Heat-loving, water efficient, evergreen shrub from Aust. w/ gray-green, rounded leaflets on red stems, clusters of bright yellow, 5-petalled flowers in spring & decorative, bronzy seed pods. [20] (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. [3] (W*C*)

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. [12] (B*W*)

Westringia 'Wynyabbie Gem', "COASTAL-ROSEMARY" - Water-efficient, medium-sized, spreading shrub from Aust. w/ narrow, olive green leaves, woolly below, & spikes of delicate, lavender-pink flowers over long season. [20] (B*W*)

Yucca baccata, "BANANA YUCCA" - Slow-growing, Calif. native yucca forming a dense clump of tough, blue-green, sword-shaped leaves, dense, 2-ft. clusters of large, fleshy, white & reddish flowers & edible fruit. [15] (W*C*)

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