SHRUBS (updated 16 October, 2008)

The Friends of U.C. Riverside Botanic Gardens 26th Annual
FALL PLANT SALE

Public Sale Saturday, October 18, 12 noon to 5 pm and Sunday, October 19, 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] (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. [10] (W*)

Adenostoma fasciculatum, "CHAMISE" - Calif. native, open shrub w/ feathery branches of clustered, needle-like leaves & dense, 2-5 in. clusters of tiny white flowers. [15] (B*W*C*F*)

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. [32] (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. [20] (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. [25] (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. [25] (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. [25] (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, white, urn-shaped flowers in early spring; garden water tolerant; needs good drainage. [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. [25/25] (B*W*F*)

Atriplex lentiformis ssp. breweri, "QUAIL BUSH" - Calif. native, near evergreen, rounded shrub, densely branched w/ oval, silvery-gray leaves & greenish flowers; flowers and papery fruits attract birds. [15] (W*C*)

Boronia megastigma 'Hot Chocolate', "BROWN BORONIA" - Choice Aust. shrub w/ short, needle-like leaves & freesia-scented, bell-shaped flowers that are deep orange-red; needs good drainage, no phosphorus fert.; not for beginners. [25] (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! [23] (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! [23] (S*)

Brugmansia 'Super Nova A', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Large shrub/small tree w/ light green leaves & huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpet-shaped, white flowers; largest flowered of the Brugmansias - to 10 in. across; spectacular! [13] (S*)

Buddleia 'Attraction', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fast-growing shrub w/ leaves dark green above & white-felted below & dense, conical spikes of small, deep purple buds opening to red-purple, fragrant flowers in summer; butterfly favorite. [25] (B*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! [25] (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! [25] (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] (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*)

Cantua 'Hot Pants', "MAGIC-FLOWER-OF-THE-INCAS" - Spectacular in flower, rangy when not; shrub w/ small, bright green leaves & thin, arching branches tipped in spring by 4-in., cerise red, tubular flowers flared at the tips; hummingbird favorite. [8] (H*)

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. [20] (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. [25] (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. [25] (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. [25] (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. [30] (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. [12] (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. [10/6] (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. [20] (B*W*)

Cistus 'Gordon Cooper', "ROCKROSE" - Spreading, drought tolerant, 1 1/2 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. [25] (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*)

Convolvulus cneorum, "BUSH MORNING GLORY" - Water efficient, mounding, evergreen shrub w/ silky, silver leaves & pink buds opening to white, funnel-shaped flowers over long spring/summer season. [25] (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. [48] (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. [39] (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. [25] (B*W*)

Diplolaena angustifolia 'Orange Urchin', "YANCHEP ROSE" - Rare, upright, evergreen shrub from Aust. w/ narrow, olive green leaves rusty felted below & unusual, orange & cream, brush-like flower heads; good drainage, part sun or light shade. [12] (H*W*)

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. [39] (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. [20] (B*W*C*)

Eriogonum fasciculatum, "CALIFORNIA BUCKWHEAT" - Drought tolerant, California native shrub w/ narrow leaves & flat-topped clusters of tiny, whitish flowers over long season; for planting away from natural areas.; butterfly favorite. [20] (B*W*C*)

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) [25] (B*W*C*)

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. [27] (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. [16] (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. [25] (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. [33] (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. [172] (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. [25] (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] (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. [25] (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. [25] (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. [15] (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. [7] (W*F*)

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. [50] (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. [13] (H*B*)

Hibiscus (Jack's orange-red), "CHINESE HIBISCUS" - Large, tender shrub w/ heart-shaped leaves; flowers 4-in., single, satiny, w/ glowing orange-red centers blending to yellow edges, produced throughout warm weather. [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. [28]

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. [20] (H*W*C*)

Justicia spicigera, "MEXICAN HONEYSUCKLE" - Water efficient, heat-loving, rounded shrub w/ bright green leaves & clusters of orange, tubular flowers produced continuously. [30] (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. [25] (B*W*)

Lavandula angustifolia 'Sarah', "ENGLISH LAVENDER" - Dwarf form of classic perfume lavender; water efficient shrub w/ bright gray-green, aromatic leaves & slender, long-stalked, fragrant spikes of deep purple flowers in summer. [32] (B*W*F*S*)

Lavandula intermedia 'Provence', "BLUE LAVANDIN" - Grown in France for perfumery; compact, water efficient shrub w/ gray-green, aromatic leaves & slender, long-stalked, fragrant spikes of lavender-blue flowers in summer. [25] (B*W*F*S*)

Lavandula stoechas 'Blueberry Ruffles'', "SPANISH LAVENDER" - Drought tolerant, aromatic shrub w/ silver gray foliage & dense spikes of dark purple flowers topped by showy, blue-purple bracts in early summer. [32] (B*W*F*S*)

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. [20/2] (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. [20/4] (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. [20] (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. [30/7] (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. [20] (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. [11]

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*)

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. [25] (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. [30]

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. [9] (S*)

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! [43] (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! [11/38] (W*)

Myrtus communis 'Compacta', "DWARF MYRTLE" - Versatile, dense, evergreen shrub w/ tiny, dark green, shiny, aromatic leaves, fragrant white flowers & blue berries. [20/6] (W*S*)

Myrtus communis 'Compacta Variegata', "DWARF VARIEGATED MYRTLE" - Small-leaved form of this versatile, evergreen shrub w/ tiny, shiny, aromatic leaves, that are dark green w/ white edges, fragrant white flowers & blue berries. [4] (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. [20/13] (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. [5] (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. [13] (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. [9] (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. [34] (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. [21] (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." [25]

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. [10] (W*)

Pereskia grandifolia, "ROSE CACTUS" - Unusual, leafy, true cactus, a thick-branched shrub w/ long, needle-like spines, spoon-shaped leaves, rose-purple, rose-like flowers in summer & inedible, pear-shaped fruits. [3]

Philadelphus 'Natchez', "MOCK ORANGE" - Old fashioned, deciduous shrub w/ slender, wand-like branches covered w/ 2-in., pristine white, fragrant flowers in spring; Inland proven selection. [4] (H*B*S*)

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. [20] (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. [30] (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. [30] (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 & white, orchid-like flowers produced much of the year. [25]

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. [30] (S*)

Rhamnus alaternus 'Variegata', "ITALIAN BUCKTHORN" - Nearly indestructible, heat tolerant & versatile medium to large shrub; can be clipped or hedged; dark green, shiny leaves edged cream & black berries; good oleander subsitute. [25] (W*)

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. [25] (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. [32] (B*W*F*)

Rosmarinus 'Irene', "ROSEMARY" - Low-growing, vigorously spreading form of this popular, water-efficient shrubby herb w/ deep green, aromatic foliage & dark lavender blue flowers in winter/spring; leaves used in cooking. [32] (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. [32] (B*W*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. [36/13] (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. [20] (B*W*C*)

Salvia clevelandii 'Whirly Blue', "CLEVELAND SAGE" - Vigorous & colorful selection of this popular Calif. native, medium-sized, evergreen shrub w/ aromatic, gray-green leaves & shish-kabob spikes of intense blue, tubular flowers. [25] (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. [20] (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. [37] (H*W*)

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. [32] (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 iodantha (S. rosea), "MEXICAN FUCHSIA SAGE" - Fast-growing, evergreen shrub w/ heart-shaped leaves & spikes of velvety, magenta, tubular flowers over long fall/winter season (hummingbird favorite). [10] (H*F*)

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. [31+ 5] (H*W*)

Salvia x jamensis (Dark purple-red), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of dark purple-red, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, near black calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [30] (H*W*)

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. [27] (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. [35] (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. [12] (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. [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. [43] (H*W*)

Salvia leucantha 'Santa Barbara', "MEXICAN BUSH SAGE" - Compact form of this easy, evergreen shrub w/ arching stems, velvety leaves & long spikes of tubular, white flowers in a velvety purple calyx produced over a long summer/fall season. [32] (H*B*W*F*)

Salvia leucophylla 'Figueroa', "PURPLE SAGE" - Low, spreading form of this Calif. native shrub w/ aromatic, silvery leaves & shish-kabob spikes of lavender-pink flowers in late spring; heat & drought tolerant. [20] (B*W*C*F*)

Salvia lycioides, "CANYON SAGE" - Small, water efficient, spreading shrub w/ tiny, light green, aromatic leaves along wiry stems & 1-in., glowing true blue flowers in spring/summer. [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. [25] (H*B*W*C*)

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. [35] (H*W*)

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. [13] (H*F*)

Senna (Cassia) artemisioides, "FEATHERY CASSIA" - Water efficient, evergreen shrub from Aust. w/ feathery, gray-green foliage & in clusters of yellow, pea-shaped flowers over long winter/spring season (=Cassia artemisioides). [25] (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. [40/9/28] (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). [25] (B*)

Senna (Cassia) nemophila, "DESERT CASSIA" - Water efficient, evergreen shrub from Aust. w/ feathery, green foliage & in clusters of yellow, pea-shaped flowers over long winter/spring season. [25] (B*W*S*)

Senna (Cassia) splendida, "GOLDEN WONDER SENNA" - Fast-growing, evergreen shrub w/ bright green, divided leaves & large clusters of inch-wide, yellow flowers over long summer season. [12] (B*)

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] (W*C*)

Tephrosia grandiflora, "TEPHROSIA" - Uncommon, South African, evergreen shrub w/ dark green, divided leaves & 1-in., rose-magenta, sweetpea-like flowers produced much of the year; needs good drainage. [25]

Viburnum tinus 'Compacta', "COMPACT LAURUSTINUS" - Dwarf form of this versatile Mediterranean shrub w/ dark green, leathery leaves, tight clusters of pink buds opening white from fall to spring, & metallic blue berries in summer. [5] (B*S*)

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

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. [25] (B*W*)

Yucca elata, "SOAPTREE YUCCA" - Slow growing, tree-like yucca w/ pale green, sword-shaped, sharp-pointed leaves & 3-ft. clusters of large, succulent, creamy white flowers in spring/summer. [12] (W*)

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