All Plants (C)
COLEONEMA pulchrum 'Golden Sunset' Breath of Heaven, Diosma Shrub: Deer and gopher resistant. Evergreen perennial with heath-like leaves that are fragrant when brushed. Carries tiny flowers from spring-summer. Nice cut flower. Good for borders, banks or hillsides. Bloom color: light pink. Size: 1.5' x 4'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. (syn. 'Pacific Gold' or 'Sunset Gold') |
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COLEUS 'Dark Star' SOLENOSTEMON scutellarioides 'Dark Star' Perennial treated as an Annual: This vegetatively propagated coleus is bred for SUN tolerance, better foliage, ease in growing & less blooms than the seed types of the past. Great for beds, borders & containers. Thrives in moist spots in moist, rich well-draining soil. Dark puple leaves. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. Height: 10-14". Exposure: sun/shade. Deer resistant. USDA Z10. |
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COLEUS 'Oxblood' (syn. SOLENOSTEMON scutellarioides 'Oxblood') Coleus Perennial treated as an annual: Deer resistant. A vigorous, robust grower that is extremely heat tolerant. Great for beds, borders, ground cover, and various kinds of containers for instant color. Foliage: burgundy edged in gold. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: lavender. Height: 12-24 inches. Width: 15-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Thrives in moist spots, rich well-draining soil. USDA Z10-11. |
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COLEUS 'Pineapple Beauty' (syn. SOLENOSTEMON scutellarioides Pineapple Beauty') Coleus Perennial treated as an annual: Deer resistant. Tolerates heat and humidity. An award winner. Great for beds, borders, ground cover, and various kinds of containers for instant color. Foliage: chartreuse and golden yellow with maroon highlights. The colors and patterns vary, adding additional interest. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: lavender. Height: 12-24 inches. Width: 12-24 inches. Exposure: sun/shade. Thrives is moist spots, rich well-draining soil. USDA Z10-11. |
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COLEUS Colissima Peach Melba' (syn. SOLENOSTEMON scutellarioides 'Peach Melba') Colissima Series Coleus Perennial treated as an annual: Deer resistant. The Colissima Series tolerates heat and humidity, are easy to grow, and low maintenance. Great for beds, borders, ground cover, & various kinds of containers for instant color. Foliage: heavily serrated peach leaves with cream and green edges. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: blue purple. Exposure: part shade/shade. Thrives in moist spots, rich well-draining soil. USDA Z10-11. |
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COLEUS scutellarioides Terrascape 'Mojave Sunrise' (syn. SOLENOSTEMON) Coleus Perennial treated as an Annual: Deer resistant. The Terrascape series thrives in sun and part shade & are great for landscapes, patio pots, & baskets. It is grown for its beautiful deeply scalloped foliage with wavy edges in shades of bright orange, vibrant pink, & soft maroons. Use in beds, borders, & containers. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: blue purple. Ht: 18-28 in. Width: 34 in. Thrives in moist spots in moist, rich well-draining soil. USDA Z10. |
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COLEUS x hybrid 'Rustic Orange' SOLENOSTEMON scutellarioides 'Rustic Orange' Perennial treated as an Annual: This vegetatively propagated coleus is bred for SUN tolerance, better foliage, growing ease & less blooms than the seed types of the past. Great for pots & borders where it brings instant color. The foliage is orange red w/ a chartreuse edge. Upright growth, 12-18". Sun/shade. Deer resistant. USDA Z10. |
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COLLARD 'Champion' Organic Collard Heirloom-Collards are the soul food of the South! An improved selection of 'Vates'. Champion is flavorful and stays fresh for 2 weeks or more! Smooth, dark green leaves "lay out" in habit and have a mild cabbage-like flavor. Very high yielding. This trusted variety is disease and frost tolerant. Vigorous and bolt resistant. Height: 24-36 inches. Days to maturity: 70-75. (BRASSICA oleracea 'Champion'). |
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COMFREY (Symphytum Officinalis) Knitbone, Boneset Herbaceous perennial native to Europe. Used as a topical to treat skin irritations, cuts, sprains and swelling. Beautiful in any garden with long oval shaped fuzzy leaves topped with a purple bell shaped flower. Height: 3-4'. Bloom time: May-September. USDA Z9. Please note: Comfrey should not be taken internally as, even in small doses over time, it can be harmful. |
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CONVOLVULUS cneorum Silverbush, Bush Morning Glory Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Fire retardant. Evergreen plant with funnel-shaped flowers. Rock garden, border and container plant. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: white (rarely pink) with yellow throat. Size: 2-4' x 2-3'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8. (Sunset zones, 7-9, 14-24) |
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CONVOLVULUS sabatius 'Compacta' Dwarf Ground Morning Glory Perennial: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. A compact form of the species. Creates a low, trailing mat of round green leaves, bearing a long display of funnel-shaped lavender blue flowers. Excellent for rock gardens or edging, particularly in hot sunny areas. Also good container, hanging basket or ground cover plant. Combines nicely w/Helianthemum & Cerastium. Attracts hummingbirds. Blm time: summer-fall. Size: 8" x 12". Exp.: sun/light shade. Water: mod. USDA Z8. |
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CONVOLVULUS sabatius (C. mauratanicus) Ground Morning Glory Perennial: Fire retardant. Rock garden, container, hanging basket and ground cover plant. Combines nicely with Helianthemum and Cerastium. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: lavender blue. Size: 1' x 3'. Exposure: sun or light shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8. |
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COPROSMA 'Evening Glow' Mirror Plant Shrub or Small Tree: Evergreen. Deer and coast tolerant. Good border, rock garden, hedge and container plant. A New Zealand native with dramatic glossy golden foliage that turns to rich orange with pink-red shades. Insignificant flowers. Tolerates trimming and clipping. Size: 4-5' x 3-4'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z8. |
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CORDYLINE 'Charlie Boy' Palm Lily Shrub: Evergreen. Deer and rabbit resistant. Coastal tolerant. An award winner that is tough and pretty. The striking foliage is variegated with pink and burgundy and adds a burst of color. Great border, container and poolside plant. Height: 2-3 feet. Width: 2-3 feet. Can grow into a tree in mild climates. Exposure: sun/part shade. Prefers good drainage. Fairly drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. USDA Z8. PP #20,139 |
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CORDYLINE 'Design-a-Line Burgundy' Torbay, Cabbage or Cornish Palm Shrub: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. This is a new clump forming Cordyline. Tight dense habit, similar to a Phormium. Great container plant. Foliage color: weeping burgundy. Established plants have fragrant white flowers in summer. Garden size: 3' x 3'. Exposure: sun/light shade. Prefers good drainage. Fairly drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. USDA Z8. PPAF |
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CORDYLINE 'Purple Dazzler' (syn. C. fruticosa cv., C. stricta 'Dark Purple') Torbay, Cabbage Palm Subtropical Tree: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. A stunning indoor, patio or tripical garden specimen with shiny purple-black leaves. Provides nice contrast with light colored walls and bright colored foliage plants. Long, strappy leaves are 2 inches wide and 18 inches long and arch to create a fountain-like look. Drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. Bloom color: violet. Ht: 3-8 feet. Width: 2-3 feet. Exposure: part shade. Protect from frost. USDA Z9-11. |
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CORDYLINE australis 'Salsa' (Dancing Series) Torbay Palm Subtropical Tree: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. Colorful, weeping, strap-like variegated foliage. Young leaves are a mix of pink on red that deepen in color as the leaves mature. Great border, bedding and container plant. Blooms: insignificant, white. Height: 6-8 feet. Width: 4-5 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Prefers good drainage. Drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. Water: moderate. USDA Z8. PP #26,154 |
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CORDYLINE fruticosa 'Caruba Black' Torbay, Cabbage Palm Subtropical Tree: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. A stunning indoor, patio or tropical garden specimen w/rich purple-black leaves that have a slight metallic sheen. Provides superb contrast w/light colored walls & bright-colored foliage plants. Flat, strappy leaves are shorter offering more compact growth. Does not flower. Drought tolerant but is lusher w/regular water. Size: 4-5' x 1.5'. Exp.: pt shade. Protect from frost. USPP#19,825 |
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CORDYLINE terminalis 'Chocolate Queen' Ti Plant, Palm Lily, Hawaiian Good Luck Plant Subtropical tree: Evergreen. Deer and rabbit resistant. Beautiful variegated green leaves streaked heavily with cream and white, as leaves mature they become flushed with chocolate purple and deep red. Good border, container and houseplant. Bloom color: white, pink. Ht: 18-24 inches. Width 12-18 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9 |
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COREOPSIS 'Jethro Tull' Fluted Tickseed Perennial: Deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts bees and butterflies. Drought tolerant. A cross between 'Zamphir' and 'Early Sunrise', it has broader fluted petals, a compact habit and an extended flowering season. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: yellow. Height: 12-18". Width: 18-24". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate-dry. USDA Z5. PP#18789. |
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COREOPSIS auriculata 'Nana' Mouse Ear Coreopsis, Dwarf Coreopsis, Tickseed Perennial: Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Good cut flower, border, ground cover, edging and container plant. Seeds attracts birds, flowers attract bees & butterflies. Bloom time: spring - fall. Bloom color: orange yellow. Size: 6" x 12-18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z4. |