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ITEM # HEIGHT ZONE FLOWER SUN USES
CALAMINTHA NEPETA
(BASIL THYME)
06040 2ft. 5 Pale Purple FS F, M, O
Compact plant flowers throughout the summer. It
has a strong minty fragrance.
CAPPARIS SPINOSA (CAPER BUSH)
06070 1ft. 8 WHITE FS C, O, W
An unusual spiny Mediterranean shrub with beautiful white flowers. Quarter size
round leaves form on trailing branches. Spicy flower buds can be eaten fresh or
pickled. Small fruits resembling a tiny cucumber are also pickled.
CEDRONELLA CANARIENSIS (BALM OF GILEAD)
06800 2ft. 9 PINK FS/PS F, O
Wonderfully fragrant leaves look great in mixed container plantings.
CHAMAEMELUM NOBILIS (ROMAN CHAMOMILE)
06400 6in. 4 WHITE FS/PS C, F, M, GC
This soft, evergreen ground cover makes a fragrant lawn
substitute. Flowers used in tea.
CHENOPODIUM AMBROSIOIDES (EPAZOTE, MEXICAN TEA)
06500 3ft. 8 GREEN FULL C, E, W
A Mexican seasoning usually grown as annual, but returns from
the ground in
Zone 8. Add to beans with Mexican Oregano.
CHITALPA TASHKENTENSIS (PINK DAWN CHITALPA)
06550 30ft. 8 PINK FULL D, HB, O, W
This phenomenal tree combines two sought after characteristics, fast growth and
low overall height.
CHITALPA TASHKENTENSIS
(MORNING CLOUD CHITALPA)
06551 30ft. 8 WHITE FULL D, HB, O, W
Resistant to powdery mildew which can cause summer leaf drop. Perfect patio
tree.
CICHORUM INTYBUS (CHICORY)
06700 4ft. 3 BLUE FS/PS C, O, M
A flowering ornamental whose roots can be roasted to produce
a coffee substitute or additive.
CISTUS AGUILARI (LARGE WHITE ROCKROSE)
07600 4ft. 8 WHITE FULL E. F, M, O, W
2” long wavy edged foliage is dark green and contrasts with 3” diameter,
papery, spring flowers.
CISTUS CORBARIENSIS (WHITE ROCKROSE)
06750 2ft. 8 WHITE FULL E. F, M, O, W
8 foot wide symmetrical mound blooms profusely with 1 inch white
flowers dotted with a yellow eye.
CISTUS INCANUS (PINK ROCKROSE)
06800 3ft. 8 PINK FULL E, F, M, O, W
Velvety foliage and masses of pink flowers make this plant a springtime show
stopper. Should be sheared after blooming.
CISTUS INCANUS CRETICUS (WARLEY ROSE ROCKROSE)
06800 2ft. 8 PINK FULL E, F, M, O, W
Small crinkled foliage and masses of pink flowers make this plant a springtime show
stopper.
CISTUS LADANIFER (CRIMSON SPOT ROCKROSE)
07100 3ft. 8 WHITE FULL E, F, M, O, W
Large, 2 in. long, fragrant leaves. 3 in. wide flowers with a
crimson spot on each petal.
This variety has been used as a source of commercial
flavoring.
CISTUS PULVERULENTUS (SUNSET ROCKROSE)
07300 1ft. 8 PINK FULL E, GC, O. W
Sea foam green leaves are accented by bright pink flowers on this wide
spreading, drought tolerant shrub.
CISTUS PURPUREUS (ORCHID ROCKROSE)
07200 3ft. 8 PURPLE FULL E, F, O, W
This is a sprawling shrub with purple 3 in. wide flowers with
a red spot on each petal.
CISTUS SALVIFOLIUS (SAGE LEAF ROCKROSE)
07300 2ft. 8 WHITE FULL E, GC, O. W
A low yet wide spreading shrub to 6 ft. across. Its 1 in.
crinkled leaves are gray-green
and dense. Flowers 1.5 in. wide with yellow eyes. Good for
ground or hillside cover.
CORDIOTHYMUS CAPITATUS (CONEHEAD THYME)
07800 1ft. 8 PURPLE FULL C, E, O, W
This slow growing mound bursts into tiny, spicy hot blooms in
late summer. Along with Origanum maru and Satureja thymbra the middle eastern
seasoning Zatar is made. Loaded with flavor!
CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS (LEMON GRASS)
07900 3ft. 9 NA FULL C, F, H, M
The heart of the stalk, from just above the corm to just below the individual
leaves, forms an Asian vegetable with distinctive spicy lemon flavor. Use leaves
in tea or any dish needing lemon flavor.
CYMBOPOGON NARDUS (CITRONELLA GRASS)
07900 4ft. 10 CREAM FULL F, H
True source of citronella oil. A very rare grass.
DIANTHUS
GRATAINOPOLITANUS CV. (NOVA DIANTHUS)
08210 1ft. 3 DARK PINK FS/PS C, F, GC, O
Fragrant flowers bloom for months. Nice filler among plants or in pots.
Edible flowers.
DIANTHUS
GRATAINOPOLITANUS CV. (FIREWITCH DIANTHUS)
08212 6in. 3 PINK FS/PS C, F, GC, O
Fragrant flowers bloom for months. Nice filler among plants or in pots.
Edible flowers.
DIANTHUS
GRATAINOPOLITANUS CV. (TINY RUBIES DIANTHUS)
08213 2in. 3 DARK PINK FS/PS F, GC, O
Tiniest of the fragrant dianthus. Cute for mini-scapes.
DIANTHUS
CAROPHYLLUS CV. (CHOMLEY FARRAN DIANTHUS)
08208 1ft. 3 BICOLOR PINK AND PURPLE FS/PS C, F, O
Largest of the Dianthus we carry. Flowers are edible.
DIGITALIS PURPUREA (PURPLE FOXGLOVE)
08240 4ft. 4 PURPLE PS HB, O
Short lived perennial with tall spires of stately purple bell
shaped flowers. Poisonous.
DIGITALIS PURPUREA (LILY'S LILAC FOXGLOVE)
08243 4ft. 4 PURPLE PS HB, O
Short lived perennial with extremely tall spires of stately purple bell
shaped flowers. Poisonous.
DIGITALIS PURPUREA (CANDY MOUNTAIN FOXGLOVE)
08242 2ft. 4 PINK PS HB, O
Short lived perennial with unusual pink bells on all sides of the flower
stalk. Nice compact plant looks good in front of Lily's Lilac Foxglove. Poisonous.
DIGITALIS PURPUREA (APRICOT BLUSH FOXGLOVE)
08230 3ft. 4 APRICOT PS HB, O
Gorgeous form of Foxglove looks great with everything! Poisonous.
ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONE FLOWER)
08300 4 ft. 3 PURPLE FS/PS B, DF, H, M, O
Oblong, 5 in. pointed, dark green leaves are topped with
large late summer flowers.
ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM (CARDAMOM)
08350 2 ft. 11 WHITE FS/PS C, M, O,
The seeds are ground to make Cardamom powder. This plant is
not seen often because outside the tropics it will not bloom or set seed, but
the long shiny leaves are very fragrant. Houseplant.
EPILOBIUM CANA (GRAY CALIFORNIA FUCHSIA)
08400 3ft. 7 REDDISH ORANGE FS HB, O
This California native blooms when other plants have given up for the
season. It is an important hummingbird plant for just this reason. Can be
invasive but easy to remove.
ERIGERON KARVINSKIANUS (FLEABANE, SANTA BARBARA DAISY)
08500 1ft. 7 WHITE\PINK FULL GC, O, W
1 in. incised leaves form along trailing stems. Dainty 1 in.
flower heads are composed of
numerous two-tone, threadlike rays. Its’ exploding form is
striking in hanging locations.
One of the first plants to bloom and the last to stop.
ERYSIMUM LINIFOLIUM (BOWLE'S MAUVE
WALLFLOWER)
08900 2ft. 7 SHADES OF PURPLE FULL B, O, W
It is a shame this plant is not used more. It is one of the first to bloom
in the spring and looks great with columbines.
ERYNGIUM PLANUM (SEA HOLLY)
08700 2ft. 4 STEEL BLUE FULL DF, O, W
This highly ornamental thistle makes excellent fresh cut or
dried flowers.
EUPHORBIA LATHYRUS (GOPHER PURGE)
09400 4ft. 4 YELLOW FULL E, O, W
This biennial contains toxins that inhibit burrowing animals.
To protect a garden, surround it with a 3 ft. wide band of plants. Self sows
readily so your army of gopher plants can be cultivated from a modest planting
of parents. Move small plants to desired location. Poisonous.
FOENICULUM VULGARE CV. (BRONZE FENNEL)
09600 4ft. 5 YELLOW FULL B, C, F, H, M, O, W
Similar to Wild Fennel but with a dark bronze tint to its
leaves. Seeds can be eaten plain like candy.
GAILLARDIA X GRANDIFLORA (DAZZLER BLANKET FLOWER)
09700 2ft. 7 RED\YELLOW FULL B, DF, H, O, W
2 in. everblooming flowers. Flower petals fall leaving a seed
cone useful in dried arrangements.
GAILLARDIA X GRANDIFLORA (BURGUNDY DAISY)
09720 2ft. 7 RED FULL B, DF, H, O, W
Deep red flowers add drama to the garden. Start blooming early and continue
until frost.
GAILLARDIA X GRANDIFLORA (YELLOW QUEEN)
09710 2ft. 7 YELLOW FULL B, DF, H, O, W
Sunny yellow flowers brighten up the garden. Beneficial insects love them
too!
GAURA LINDHEIMERI (WHITE GAURA)
09900 2ft. 5 WHITE FULL O, W
Wonderful white clouds add grace to any garden. Cut back mid to late summer
for bushier growth.
GAURA LINDHEIMERI CV. (PINK GAURA)
09920 2ft. 5 PINK FULL O, W
Same form as the white flowering variety. Dark green foliage
has pink highlights. Slower growing.
GAURA LINDHEIMERI CV. (VARIEGATED GAURA)
09930 2ft. 5 WHITE FULL O, W
Lovely cream and green leaves light up darker corners of the garden. White
flowers float in the air all summer.
GYPSOPHYLLA OLDHAMIANA (MANCHURIAN BABY’S BREATH)
10090 3ft. 4 WHITE FULL DF, H, M, O,
Clouds of gray green foliage are visible beneath sprays of
tiny flowers. Chinese medicinal herb.
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