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COTULA hispida, 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.

COTULA lineariloba, Brass Buttons, Big Yellow Moon 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.

COTYLEDON oblongata var. orbiculata, Old Man's Fingers COTYLEDON oblongata var. orbiculata
Old Man's Fingers

Perennial: A beautiful succulent that is drought tolerant. The fleshy blue-green foliage is long and pointed. Forms a large clump over a year or two. Apricot blooms throughout the season with flower stalks that rise above the foliage carrying clusters of coral bells. Exposure: full sun. Water: very little. Hardy.

Photo unavailable COTYLEDON pendens
Cliff Cotyledon

Perennial: A unique trailing succulent that is drought tolerant. Fleshy tear-drop shaped leaves are pistachio-green with a powdery coating. Bright red margins appear when grown in direct sunlight. The pendulous stems branch freely and can grow into a thick cascade up to 2' long. Large, showy bell-shaped blooms striped in coral and white. Needs good drainage. Exp.: full sun. Water: very little. USDA Z9.

CRASPEDIA globosa 'Golf Beauty' (Golf Series), Drumstick Flower, Billy Balls, Billy Buttons CRASPEDIA globosa 'Golf Beauty' (Golf Series)
Drumstick Flower, Billy Balls, Billy Buttons

Perennial: Evergreen. Native to New Zealand, Australia & Tasmania. The plants are tough, tolerating drought, heat & heavy or poor soil. Good for borders and cottage gardens. Adds intrigue with clusters of 1" sunny orbs that resemble golf balls. Long vase life as a cut flower & retains color as a dried flower. Attracts bees. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: golden yellow. Height: 14-18 inches. Width: 8-10 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z8.

Photo unavailable CRASSULA capitella 'Red Pagoda'

Perennial: Evergreen. Deer & drought tolerant. Native to South Africa. Eye-catching tower of densely stacked, triangular chartreuse lvs w/crmsn tips. Low-growing, spills nicely from containers & can be planted as a small scale ground cover. Brilliant, fiery red color in full sun. Good rock garden, edger, or in hanging baskets. Tiny, wht blms in summer. Size: 6-8" x 12-24". Exp.: full sun/light shade. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z9.

Photo unavailable CRASSULA capitella 'Shark's Tooth'
Red Pagoda, Shark's Tooth Crassula

Perennial: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Instant origami! Small & compact with striking coloration & fascinating form. Green, triangular, tightly-stacked leaves form a pyramidal or pagoda shape. Brilliant, fiery red color in full sun. Good rock garden, edger, container or even hanging basket plant. Tiny, white flowers appear in summer. Size: 6-10" x 12-20". Exp.: full sun, can take light shade. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z9.

Photo unavailable CRASSULA coccinea 'Campfire'
Red Flames or Campfire Plant

Native to South Africa. Drought tolerant. Striking coloration and interesting form. Bright, lime green leaves with flaming orange red tips. Sometimes the entire plant turns red. Good rock garden or container plant. Tiny, white flowers during spring. Size: 6" x 3'. Exposure: Sun-lover! Can take light shade. Water: moderate/dry.

Photo unavailable CRASSULA multicava
Fairy Crassula

Perennial: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. A neat, low-grower that rarely exceeds a 1' tall in the landscape & is even lower when grown in dry shade. Forms wide mats of solid cover w/ 1.5" long glossy rounded lvs that are dark & lustrous in shade & paler green when grown in more sun & have small red dots on the upper surface. Excellent beneath native oaks & pine trees, or use as wedding favors/wreaths. Blm time: winter. Blm color: pinkish-white. USDA Z9.

Photo unavailable CRASSULA ovata 'Variegata'
Jade Plant, Jade Tree, Dollar Plant

Perennial: Evergreen. Tolerant of deer, drought & fire. A variegated succulent with green and white fleshy leaves. Use as a houseplant, container plant, rock garden plant or near swimming pools. Ht: 3-9'. W: 3'-but much smaller in pots. Bloom time: fall-spring. Bloom color: pink. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9. (syn. C. argentea 'Variegata')

Photo unavailable CRASSULA pellucida subsp. marginalis 'Variegata' (syn. C. marginata 'Variegata')
Calico Kitten

Perennial or Annual Herb: Drought and shade tolerant. A low growing succulent with variegated heart shaped green, cream and rose colored foliage. Border, container, hanging basket, and houseplant. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: white. Height: 4-6 inches. Width: 12-24 inches. Exposure: sun/shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA 9-11. Indoors as a houseplant: Provide indirect, bright, partial light. Water when dry.

Photo unavailable CRASSULA perforata 'Major'
String of Buttons

Shrubby Perennial: Fleshy triangle like blue-green leaves are edged in rosy pink. The foliage grows in stacked rosettes. Container, hanging basket, border, and houseplant. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: pale yellow. Height: 18-20 inches. Width: 24-36 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA 9-11. Indoors as a houseplant: Provide bright, indirect light. Water when the top 1-2 inches are dry.

Photo unavailable CRASSULA x 'Buddha's Temple'

Perennial: Evergreen. Deer & drought tolerant. A hybrid created by Myron Kimnach in 1959. A cross between Crassula pyramidalis x perfoliata var. minor. Eye-catching silver-grey to gray-green towers of densely stacked leaves that are folded up at the edges, forming an unusually square shaped column. A collector's dream! Perfect for dish gardens or rockeries. Pink to nearly wht blms spring-summer. Height: 6". Exp.: full sun/light shade. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z9.

CRESS 'Dutch Broadleaf', Organic Broadleaf Cress CRESS 'Dutch Broadleaf'
Organic Broadleaf Cress

Heirloom. A very, large broad leaved cress with wavy edges that is and old variety from the Netherlands. Good hot mustard flavor that is reminiscent of wasabi without too much spice. It is a spicy, delicious and nutritious green. A great addition to salad mixes, soups, and sandwiches. The seeds can be used as a mustard-like flavoring as well. Easy to grow and slow to bolt. Exposure: sun/shade. Maturity: 20-30 days. LEPIDIUM sativum 'Dutch Broadleaf'

CROCOSMIA 'Sharona', Montbretia CROCOSMIA 'Sharona'
Montbretia

Cormous Perennial: Deciduous. Drought tolerant. Deer and rabbit resistant. Elegant branched and arching stems carry clusters of lily-like flowers that rise several inches above the foliage and are excellent for cutting (they last about 2 weeks). Good in borders and mass plantings. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: coral pink. Height: 2-3 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z5.

CROCOSMIA x crocosmiiflora 'George Davidson', Montrbretia 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.

Photo unavailable 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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