Perennial (C)
COTULA hispida Perennial: Evergreen ground cover. Native to S. Africa. Forms a low cushion of ferny silver-grn lvs similar to Artemesia 'Silver Mound'. Wiry stems appear in late spring producing ylw button-shaped flowers. Good alpine, rock garden, border or small container plant. Drought tolerant once established, w/well drained soil. Dislikes excessive winter wetness. Ht: 2-4". Width: 10-12". Exp: sun. Water: mod/dry. USDA Z6-9. |
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COTULA hispida Perennial: Evergreen ground cover. Native to S. Africa. Forms a low cushion of ferny silver-grn lvs similar to Artemesia 'Silver Mound'. Wiry stems appear in late spring producing ylw button-shaped flowers. Good alpine, rock garden, border or small container plant. Drought tolerant once established, w/well drained soil. Dislikes excessive winter wetness. Ht: 2-4". Width: 10-12". Exp: sun. Water: mod/dry. USDA Z6-9. |
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COTULA hispida Perennial: Evergreen ground cover. Native to S. Africa. Forms a low cushion of ferny silver-grn lvs similar to Artemesia 'Silver Mound'. Wiry stems appear in late spring producing ylw button-shaped flowers. Good alpine, rock garden, border or small container plant. Drought tolerant once established, w/well drained soil. Dislikes excessive winter wetness. Ht: 2-4". Width: 10-12". Exp: sun. Water: mod/dry. USDA Z6-9. |
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COTULA lineariloba Brass Buttons, Big Yellow Moon Perennial: Evergreen ground cover. Perfect for small containers, borders or for filling in empty spaces between plants. Native to South Africa. Has beautiful finely and deeply cut grey-green foliage that stays close to the ground, looks like a ferny mat. Bloom time: spring-frost. Bloom color: 1" velvety bright yellow. Height: 1-2". Spread: 3 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. |
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COTULA lineariloba Brass Buttons, Big Yellow Moon Perennial: Evergreen ground cover. Perfect for small containers, borders or for filling in empty spaces between plants. Native to South Africa. Has beautiful finely and deeply cut grey-green foliage that stays close to the ground, looks like a ferny mat. Bloom time: spring-frost. Bloom color: 1" velvety bright yellow. Height: 1-2". Spread: 3 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. |
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CROCOSMIA 'Lucifer' Montebretia Cormous Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Deciduous. Branched stems carry clusters of lily-like flowers that are excellent for cutting (they last about 2 weeks). Good in borders. Attracts hummingbirds. Blooms: summer. Color: red. H: 2-4 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z5. (Parentage: C. masoniorum x C. paniculata) |
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CROCOSMIA x crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie' Montebretia Cormous Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Deciduous. Branched stems carry clusters of lily-like flowers that are excellent for cutting (they last about 2 weeks). Good in borders. Attracts hummingbirds. Blooms: summer. Color: yellow orange. Ht: 2-4 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z5. (syn. C. masionorum 'Emily McKenzie') |
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CROCOSMIA x crocosmiiflora 'George Davidson' Montrbretia Cormous Perennial: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Attracts hummingbirds. Spectacular, golden yellow lily-like blooms on tall, singular stems that are great for cutting. Nice in borders. Bloom time: summer. Height: 18-24". Exposure: sun-part/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. |
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CRYPTBERGIA rubra (syn. 'Red Burst') Red Leaf Bromeliad Shrub: Evergreen. Cross between Billbergia nutans x Cryptanthus bahianus. Forms rosettes of flattened 8-12" long pointed green to bronzy-red leaves, the color intensifies in bright light. Spreads freely creating large, dense clumps. Great for drought tolerant, shade or container gardens. Attracts hummingbirds. |
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CRYPTBERGIA rubra (syn. 'Red Burst') Red Leaf Bromeliad Shrub: Evergreen. Cross between Billbergia nutans x Cryptanthus bahianus. Forms rosettes of flattened 8-12" long pointed green to bronzy-red leaves, the color intensifies in bright light. Spreads freely creating large, dense clumps. Great for drought tolerant, shade or container gardens. Attracts hummingbirds. |
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CYCLAMEN persicum 'Sierra Synchro Light Pink with Eye' Cyclamen, Persian Violet, Alpine Violet, Sowbread Tuberous Perennial: Deer resistant. Compact series of early, free-flowering plants with large blooms. The blossoms twist & turn like butterfly wings. The silvery, marbled coloring of the foliage accents the beautiful flower colors. Good for rock gardens, borders, containers or as a houseplant. Bloom time: late summer-fall. Bloom color: light pink with darker eye. Height: 12-14 inches. Width: 12-14 inches. Exposure: part shade. USDA Z8. |
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CYCLAMEN persicum F1 Super Serie 'Donatello Salmon with Eye' Cyclamen, Persian Violet, Alpine Violet, Sowbread Tuberous Perennial: Deer resistant. The Donatello series are uniform and heat tolerant. The heart shaped succulent like green foliage has silvery variegation. Good for rock gardens, borders, containers or as a houseplant. Bloom time: late summer-fall. Bloom color: salmon pink with darker eye. Compact growth habit. Height: 10-12 inches. Width: 8-10 inches. Exposure: part shade. USDA Z9-11 |
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CYMBALARIA muralis 'Nana' Kenilworth Ivy Perennial: Deer resistant. Evergreen ground cover, rock garden or container plant. This variety is mat forming and slow growing - not rampant like its parent! Attracts butterflies. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: darling linaria-like purple flowers. Height: 1 inch. Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z3. (syn. LINARIA cymbalaria 'Nana') |
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CYMBALARIA muralis 'Nana' Kenilworth Ivy Perennial: Deer resistant. Evergreen ground cover, rock garden or container plant. This variety is mat forming and slow growing - not rampant like its parent! Attracts butterflies. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: darling linaria-like purple flowers. Height: 1 inch. Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z3. (syn. LINARIA cymbalaria 'Nana') |