All Plants
CAREX praegracilis Clustered Field Sedge or Slender Sedge A large handsome grass from the central and north coast. Light-green blades. Striking as accent plant or as background in grass gardens. Ht: 2'. |
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CAREX praegracilis 'Chisai' Fine California Field Sedge Grass-like Perennial: Evergreen, ornamental grass. Deer resistant. A short, rich-dk grn sedge w/narrow lvs. It is finer textured, darker & shorter than most other selected forms of Carex praegracilis. Spreads freely by rhizomes to form a solid ground cover. Tolerates moderate foot traffic. Good lawn, meadow, rock garden plant. Blms: spring. Bloom color: brown. Size: 6-8" x 12-24. Exp.: full sun/part shade. Water: mod. Z5. |
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CAREX species 'Pomona' The Pomona Sedge Perennial grass: Part of the Greenlee Meadow Collection. Evergreen fine textured dk green clumping sedge makes a fountain of grassy texture that catches your eye & the breeze. It is tidy & good looking even after flowering as the seed heads are slender & never messy. Use in groups & masses. Excels under trees, tolerates tree-root competition & leaf litter. Size: 18-24" x 18-24" Exp.: sun/shade. Water: mod. Z7. PPAF |
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CAREX testacea 'Prairie Fire' Sedge Grass-like Perennial: Evergreen, ornamental grass.Upright, slender, green-bronze floliage is tipped with orange. Thrives in full sun or light shade, tolerates heat, humidity and even drought. Deer resistant. Bloom color: rose. Height: 18". Width: 15". Exposure: full sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5 |
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CAREX tumulicola Foothill Sedge Grass-like Perennial: CA, OR, WA native. Evergreen. Tolerates deer, drought, heavy shade, & wet soil. Tufted growth habit. Native to open woods, meadows, & coastal prairies. Good ground cover, under shrubs, trees, meadow plantings, & soil stabilization. Spreads by underground rhizomes. Has insignificant brown flowers in spring. Ht: 1-2 ft. Width: 2-3 ft. Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate, can tolerate periods of dryness. USDA Z8-10. |
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CAREX x 'The Beatles' The Beatles' Sedge, Mop Top Sedge Grass-like Perennial: Deer resistant. Low, evergreen ground cover for stepping stones, lining paths and as a filler. Tolerates light foot traffic as a lawn or low meadow. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Height: 3-4 inches. Exposure: part shade. Water: moist. Bog tolerant. USDA Z7. (Possibly C. gitata x C. ornithipoda). |
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CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Gold Crest' Bluebeard, Blue Spirea Shrub: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Fairly drought tolerant. Showy golden chartreuse foliage that holds up well in the heat. Blooms on current growth. Fragrant. Stunning when planted en masse. Good cut flower, bed, border & specimen plant. Attracts bees & butterflies. Native to E. Asia. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: intense blue. Height: 24-36. Width: 36-48. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. |
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CATNIP or Catmint (NEPETA cataria) Organic Catnip A member of the mint family. Well known favorite of our feline friends but also a medicinal herb for people, known to have relaxing properties. Can be used fresh or dried. The lvs have a minty scent & is commonly used in teas, salads, sauces & stews. Herbaceous perennial. The tubular wht blms w/prpl spots are borne in whorls in summer. Ht: 2-3. Width: 3. Exp: sun/pt shade. Water: mod/dry(drought tolerant). USDA Z3. |
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CEANOTHUS gloriosus 'Anchor Bay' Point Reyes Wild Lilac Shrub: Evergreen. California native. Deer, drought, coast, gopher & fire tolerant. Dark green holly-like leaves are leathery and toothed making it less palatable to deer than most. Clusters of lavender-blue flowers appear in spring. Dense, low-spreading ground cover with slightly arching branches. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Approximate size: 1-2' x 6-8'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8 |
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CEANOTHUS griseus var. horizontalis 'Diamond Heights' Carmel Creeper, Californian Lilac Shrub: Deer, drought, coast, gopher & fire tolerant. Has glossy outrageous lime green leaves with pine colored markings & clusters of pale blue flowers in spring. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Approximate size: 1-2' x 8-10'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Part shade in hot climates is best to prevent foliage from burn. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8. |
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CEANOTHUS griseus var. horizontalis 'Yankee Point' Carmel Creeper, Californian Lilac Shrub: Deer, drought, gopher, coast, lime and fire tolerant. California native. Good ground cover and rock garden plant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Has evergreen glossy foliage with clusters of flowers in spring-summer. Bloom color: medium blue. Size: 3-5' x 8-10'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8. |
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CEANOTHUS hearstiorum Hearst's California Lilac Shrub: Evergreen. Califronia native. Drought tolerant. One of the lowest growing at only 6-12". This plant forms a dense mat of textured foliage blanketed by medium-blue flowers in spring. Great choice for coastal gardens. Bloom color: blue. Bloom time: spring. Exposure: sun-part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8. |
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CEANOTHUS maritimus 'Popcorn' White California Lilac Shrub: Deer, drought, gopher, coast and fire tolerant. Coastal California native. Early-flowering with compact, tidy habit. Excellent ground cover for open banks. Good substitute for Cotoneaster. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Has evergreen glossy foliage with heavy clusters of flowers in spring-summer. Bloom color: white. Size: 2-3' x 6-8'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8. |
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CEANOTHUS x 'Emerisa's Gem' Carmel Creeper, Californian Lilac Shrub: Evergreen, deer, drought, coast, gopher & fire tolerant. A selection we found and named. It has glossy dark green leaves edged in yellow w/clusters of pale blue flowers in spring. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Approximate size: 1' x 8-10'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Part shade in hot climates is best to prevent foliage from burn. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8. |