All Plants

Shrub or Tree: Deciduous. Tolerates drought, deer, rabbits & clay. Native to China. Useful for shrub borders, foundation plantings, butterfly & cottage gardens. Blooms on previous year's wood, so prune after flowering. Arching, weeping growth. Grow as a shrub or prune into a tree. Fragrant 18" flower spikes attract butterflies & hummingbirds. Blooms: spring. Color: lilac purple. Ht: 8-15 ft. Width: 10-18 ft. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5-9.

Shrub: Succulent perennial from So. Africa w/fleshy pencil-like foliage. Flower stalks carry clusters of star-shaped orange flowers w/fuzzy yellow stamens in spring-fall. Good cut flower, rock garden, bank & pot plant. Clump former: 12" x 24". Stalks to 12-18". Smaller & less heat tolerant than species. Exposure: sun. Tolerates dryness & poor, dry soil. USDA Z9-11.

Shrub: Succulent perennial native to South Africa with fleshy pencil-like foliage. Flower stalks carry clusters of star-shaped orange flowers in spring-fall. Good cut flower. Nice for rock gardens, banks and containers. Forms clumps to 12" x 36-48". Flower stalks to 24". Exposure: sun. Tolerates dryness & poor, dry soil. USDA Z9-11.

Shrub: Succulent perennial native to South Africa with fleshy pencil-like foliage. Flower stalks carry clusters of star-shaped yellow flowers in spring-fall. Good cut flower. Nice for rock gardens, banks and containers. Forms clumps to 12" x 36-48". Flower stalks to 24". Exposure: sun. Tolerates dryness & poor, dry soil. USDA Z9-11.

One of the larger Napa Cabbages. Produces large 12" football-shaped heads with overlapping golden leaves that have a good, mild, sweet flavor. Slow to bolt. A great substitute for lettuce or traditional cabbage. Great fresh, cooked or pickled for kimchee. Also good for stir fry or braised, also adds depth of flavor to soups. More disease resistant than other varieties. Plant in full sun. (Maturity: 65 days) (Brassica rapa var. Pekinensis)

Excellent early summer variety. Dense, solid heads are very spherical, 5-7" in diameter & weigh 3-5 lbs. Delicate but crunchy texture. Sweet, spicy flavor with buttery undertones when cooked. Compact habit ideal for small gardens that can be planted closer together than other cabbage varieties. Great for slow cooking, slaws & sauerkraut. Height: 12-15". Plant in part shade. (Maturity: 65 days) (Brassica oleracea ‘Golden Acre’)

Perennial Grass: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. California coast native-so it tolerates coastal conditions. Clumping, mounding growth habit-good in borders. Height 18-24". Foliage: blue-green. Plumes: tan feathery panicles 3-6" long that arch over the foliage. Good cut flower. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate to occasional. USDA Z7.

Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Deer resistant. This large, handsome selection was found in the King Mountain Range in Humboldt County. Has unusually broad blades. Good background or accent for woodland or partly shaded meadow. Very attractive seed heads spring-summer. Ht: 3'. Flowers: 5'. Width: 3'. Prefers moist, rich soil in full sun. Can take heavy soils & heat if plenty of moisture is present. USDA Z4.

Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Was found by Josh Williams at Cal Flora Nursery. Tolerates drought & deer. Clumping, mounding growth habit w/plumes that gently arch over the foliage. Good border, meadow, container and cut flower plant. Bloom time: spring-summer. Plume color: wheat. Foliage color: mid green. Height: 1-2 feet. Width: 1-2 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: dry. USDA Z7 or lower. (parentage C. foliosa x C. nutkaensis ‘The King’)

Perennial Grass: Drought & deer resistant. Almost the same as C. acu. 'Stricta', the only difference is in cool climates where Karl Foerster is more compact & blooms 2-3 weeks earlier. Nice border & cut flower plant. Blooms: spring-summer. Ht: 2-3' Flowers: 5-6'. Prefers moist, rich soil in full sun. Can take heavy soils & heat if plenty of moisture is present. USDA Z4.

Perennial Herb: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Nice woodland, border and rock garden plant. Bushy with gray-green foliage and small clusters of flowers. Attracts bees. Scented foliage. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: white to pale lilac. Height: 12-18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6.

Annual: Hardy, self-sedding plant. Long flowering period during spring and winter. Petals can be used as a substitute for saffron and may be added to salads. Great cut flower and bedding plant. Has medicinal properties and is also used as a yellow dye. Height: 1-2'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate.

Annual or Perennial: Tolerates drought, heat and deer. Native to S. Europe. Good in containers, beds, borders, and as a cut flower. Flowers are edible-fresh petals are great in salads and as cake decorations. Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators. Has fragrant extra large 2-4" double and single blooms of apricot, cream, lemon, and orange. Bloom time: spring-fall. Height: 1-2 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.

Perennial: Fast growing, heavy blooming plant with trailing, compact growth habit producing an abundance of small, Petunia-like flowers from spring-fall. Excellent for use as a ground cover, in a combination bed, and various containers. Attracts bees & hummingbirds. Plant in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Avoid overwatering. Blooms: pink w/dark throat & deep yellow center. Height 8-10". Spread: 12-18". USDA Z8.

Perennial: Fast growing, heavy blooming plant with trailing, compact growth habit producing an abundance of small, Petunia-like flowers from spring-fall. Excellent for use as a ground cover, in a combination bed, and various containers. Attracts bees & hummingbirds. Plant in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Avoid overwatering. Blooms: light purple w/dark purple throat & deep yellow center. Height 8-10". Spread: 12-18". USDA Z8.