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Photo unavailable TRADESCANTIA pallida 'Purple Heart' (syn. SETCREASEA)
Purple Wandering Jew, Spiderwort, Purple Heart

Perennial: Deer, drought and heat tolerant. Native to Mexico. This trailer has narrow, pointed, succulent-like purple leaves with pale pink flowers. Can be used as a houseplant, spilling over containers, as a ground cover, in beds or in rock and tropical gardens. Bloom time: summer. Height: 1 foot. Width: 2-4 feet. Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7. (syn. TRADESCANTIA pallida 'Purple Queen').

Photo unavailable TRADESCANTIA pallida 'Purple Variegata' (syn. SETCREASEA)
Wandering Jew, Striped Spiderwort, Striped Purple Heart

Perennial: Deer, drought and heat tolerant. Native to Mexico. This trailer has narrow, pointed, succulent-like purple leaves with a range of pink striping and lavender-pink flowers. Can be used as a houseplant, spilling over containers, as a ground cover, in beds or in rock and tropical gardens. Bloom time: summer. Height: 1 foot. Width: 2-4 feet. Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7.

TRADESCANTIA spacthacea 'Tricolor' (syn. SETCREASEA), Moses-in-the-Cradle/Basket, Boat Lily, Rainbow/Oyster Plant TRADESCANTIA spacthacea 'Tricolor' (syn. SETCREASEA)
Moses-in-the-Cradle/Basket, Boat Lily, Rainbow/Oyster Plant

Perennial: Evergreen. Heat & drought tolerant. Three-toned leaves of green, cream and pink with pinkish purple undersides. Great for containers and borders. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: white. Clump forming. Height: 15 inches. Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9. Indoors as a houseplant: Provide indirect, bright light. Water when dry. All parts are poisonous, use caution with sap, humans and pets.

Photo unavailable TRADESCANTIA zebrina
Wandering Jew

Herbaceous perennial: Trailing habit with an upper layer that has beautiful purple/green leaves with wide silver stripes & magenta underneath. Traditionally a houseplant, it can be grown outside in warmer climates in bright, indirect sunlight. Soil: moist. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Toxic to humans/ animals if ingested. Bloom time: flowers freely. Height: 6-9". Width: 12-24". USDA Z9.

Photo unavailable TRICHOSTEMA lanatum
Woolly Blue Curls

Shrub: Evergreen. Native to dry slopes, south coast ranges of California. Fuzzy violet-blue spikes spring-fall with narrow aromatic leaves. Both the flower & foliage are sweetly fragrant like freshly cut cedar with a hint of lavender. Excellent cut flower. Height: 3-4'. Width: 4-5'. Full sun. Needs good drainage. Hardy to 10 degrees F without freezing back & has been known to recover from the base at temperatures down to below zero.

Photo unavailable TRICYRTIS formosana 'Autumn Glow'
Toad Lily

Perennial: Winter deciduous. The impressive variegation makes this variety stand out! Boasts a wide yellow border around the dark green leaves. Has the widest & most dramatic edge compared to any of the other variegated forms. Starfish like flowers appear in late summer lasting through early fall. Excellent a cut flower or border plant. Blm color: Shaded soft mauve-pink w/darker spotting. Ht: 24". Width: 24". Exp.: pt. shade/shade. Water: mod./moist. USDA Z5.

TULBAGHIA violacea, Society Garlic TULBAGHIA violacea
Society Garlic

Perennial: Deer, fire and drought tolerant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Good border, container and rock garden plant. Flowers and leaves are garlic scented. Flowers can be used for seasoning. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: rose lavender. Size: 1-2' x 1-1.5'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7.

TULBAGHIA violacea 'Edinburgh' (formerly 'Big Violet'), Big Violet Society Garlic TULBAGHIA violacea 'Edinburgh' (formerly 'Big Violet')
Big Violet Society Garlic

Perennial: Deer, fire and drought tolerant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Good border, container and rock garden plant. This variety blooms continually from summer to frost. The spikes are 2 feet above the foliage, taller than the species. Flowers and leaves are garlic scented. Flowers can be used for seasoning. Blooms: summer-winter. Bloom color: rose lavender. Size: 1-2' x 1-1.5'. Exp.: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7.

TULBAGHIA violacea 'Emerisa White' (formerly 'White'), Society Garlic TULBAGHIA violacea 'Emerisa White' (formerly 'White')
Society Garlic

Perennial: Deer, fire and drought tolerant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Good border, container & rock garden plant. Flowers & leaves are garlic scented. Rare white form we selected out of a batch of purple ones. Flowers can be used for seasoning. Blooms: summer-fall. Bloom color: white. Size: 1-2' x 1-1.5'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z7.

TULBAGHIA violacea 'Silver Lace', Variegated Society Garlic TULBAGHIA violacea 'Silver Lace'
Variegated Society Garlic

Perennial: Deer, fire and drought tolerant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Good border, container and rock garden plant. Flowers and leaves are garlic scented. Leaves are green with a creamy stripe. Flowers can be used for seasoning. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: rose lavender. Size: 1-2' x 1-1.5'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7.

TULIPA 'Avant Garde', Tulip, Peony Tulip, Double Tulip TULIPA 'Avant Garde'
Tulip, Peony Tulip, Double Tulip

Bulbous Perennial Herb: An early, double tulip with big, full and dreamy blooms that are almost rose or peony-like. The fragrant blooms are held on strong stems and are great for cutting. Good in borders, containers, mass plantings, and under deciduous trees and shrubs. Bloom time: spring. Bloom color: creamy white. Height: 14-20 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3-8.

TULIPA 'Avignon Parrot', Parrot Tulip TULIPA 'Avignon Parrot'
Parrot Tulip

Perennial Tuber: Flamboyant ruffled and feathered petals attract all the attention in the garden and vase! It is a wonderful addition to beds, borders and containers. Great for planting under deciduous trees and shrubs. Bloom time: mid to late spring. Bloom color: a blend of red, salmon, and apricot with green streaks. Height: 18-24 inches. Exposure: full sun/part shade. Water: moderate. UDSA. Z3.

TULIPA 'Gudoshnik Double', Tulip, Peony Tulip, Double Tulip TULIPA 'Gudoshnik Double'
Tulip, Peony Tulip, Double Tulip

Bulbous Perennial Herb: Lovely peony-style blooms are large and sweetly scented and will make a statement in the garden! The long lasting blooms make great cut flowers. Good in borders, containers, mass plantings, and under deciduous trees and shrubs. Bloom time: late spring. Bloom color: ranging from buttery yellow, to coral, to red on one flower! Height: 18-22 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3.

Photo unavailable TULIPA 'Hermitage'
Tulip, Triumph type

Bulbous Perennial Herb: An improved version of Tulip 'Princess Irene' with stunning, large goblet-shaped blossoms. The stems can tolerate high winds and spring showers. Good in borders, containers, mass plantings and as a cut flower. Bloom time: spring. Bloom color: tangerine orange flamed with purple-red. Height: 10-14 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3-8.

TULIPA 'La Belle Epoque', Tulip, Peony Tulip, Double Tulip TULIPA 'La Belle Epoque'
Tulip, Peony Tulip, Double Tulip

Bulbous Perennial Herb: La Belle Epoque means The Good Times and this beauty is all about a good time! An early, double tulip with romantic, long lasting blooms that make great cut flowers and resemble peonies. Good in borders, containers, mass plantings, and under deciduous trees and shrubs. Bloom time: spring. Bloom color: copper gold to peach to dusty rose. Height: 8-18 inches. Exposure: full sun/part shade. Water: moderate. UDSA. Z3.

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