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FRAGARIA 'Lipstick', Ornamental Strawberry FRAGARIA 'Lipstick'
Ornamental Strawberry

Perennial: Deer resistant. An excellent ground cover, container & hanging basket plant. Similar to Fragaria 'Pink Panda' but has darker flowers. Blooms May-November. Bloom color: rose red. Growth: 4-6" x 12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5 (-20 degrees).

FRAGARIA chiloensis, Beach or Sand Stawberry FRAGARIA chiloensis
Beach or Sand Stawberry

Perennial: This species of strawberry grows wild in coastal North and South America. It is also one of the parents of modern strawberries; forms a nice lush, compact mat and spreads by runners. Bloom color: white. Growth: 8-12 inches tall by 18 inches wide. USDA Z4.

FRAGARIA Pink Panda (='Frel'), Ornamental Strawberry FRAGARIA Pink Panda (='Frel')
Ornamental Strawberry

Perennial: Deer resistant. Radiant 1 1/4" pink flowers will bloom from mid spring-fall & will occasionally produce an edible 'strawberry'. The evergreen foliage will last through most winters. Good for hanging baskets, window boxes & as a ground cover. Size: 4-6" x 12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

Photo unavailable FRAGARIA vesca 'Variegata'
Alpine, Wild or Woodland Strawberry

Perennial: An beautiful and excellent ground cover. This is a compact plant with light green & white variegated foliage, grown as an ornamental & not really for the berries. Great for woodland gardens, edges & containers. Blooms: May-November. Bloom color: white. Size: 4-6" x 12". Exposure: sun to part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

Photo unavailable FRAGARIA vesca 'Variegata'
Alpine, Wild or Woodland Strawberry

Perennial: An beautiful and excellent ground cover. This is a compact plant with light green & white variegated foliage, grown as an ornamental & not really for the berries. Great for woodland gardens, edges & containers. Blooms: May-November. Bloom color: white. Size: 4-6" x 12". Exposure: sun to part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

Photo unavailable FRAGARIA vesca var. vesca
Alpine, Wild or Woodland Strawberry

Perennial Herb: True wild form of the woodland strawberry. Produces small, sweet, aromatic fruit. This form is especially productive. Great for woodland gardens, edges & containers. Blooms: spring & fall. Bloom color: white. Spreads by runners, eventually forming a ground cover. Height: 8 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

Photo unavailable FRAGARIA virginiana
Virginia Strawberry, Wild Strawberry

Perennial Herb: Tastiest of the wild strawberries! Produces small, sweet, aromatic fruit. One of two species of strawberry that were hybridized to create the modern commercial garden strawberry. Great for prairie, meadows, fields, on moist ground, along the edge of woods & on hillsides. Blm time: spring-fall. Blm color: white. Spreads by runners. Attracts butterflies. Height: 4-7". Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z3.

Photo unavailable FREESIA 'Blue Sky'
Freesia

Perennial tuber: Deer & rabbit resistant. A florist favorite! Features brightly colored, large & fragrant flowers that make beautifully scented cut flowers and are perfect for pots and containers. Low maintenance. Ideal for flower arrangements & wedding flowers. Long vase-life. Plant in large clumps to add masses of color to your garden beds. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: purplish-blue. Ht: 12-16". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. Z9.

Photo unavailable FREESIA 'Bordeaux'
Freesia

Cormous Perennial: Tolerates deer and rabbits. The dark color is unique in the freesia range and is like no other! A true eye-catcher. Highly fragrant with a long vase life. Good patio, container and cut flower plant. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: burgundy. Height: 12-16 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA 9-10.

Photo unavailable FREESIA 'Corvette'
Freesia

Cormous Perennial: Tolerates deer and rabbits. Highly fragrant, large blooms have a long vase life. Good patio, container and cut flower plant. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: creamy white. Very strong grower. Height: 12-16 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA 7-10.

Photo unavailable FREESIA 'Figaro'
Freesia

Perennial tuber: Deer & rabbit resistant. A florist favorite! Features brightly colored, large & fragrant flowers that make beautifully scented cut flowers and are perfect for pots and containers. Low maintenance. Ideal for flower arrangements & wedding flowers. Long vase-life. Plant in large clumps to add masses of color to your garden beds. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: red-orange. Ht: 12-16". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. USDA Z9.

Photo unavailable FREESIA 'Peachy Queen'
Freesia

Cormous Perennial: Tolerates deer and rabbits. Highly fragrant, 1.5 inch double blooms have a long vase life. Good patio, container and cut flower plant. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: peach. Very strong grower. Height: 12-16 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA 7-10.

Photo unavailable FREESIA 'Single Yellow'
Freesia

Perennial tuber: Deer & rabbit resistant. A florist favorite! Features brightly colored, large & fragrant flowers that make beautifully scented cut flowers and are perfect for pots and containers. Low maintenance. Ideal for flower arrangements & wedding flowers. Long vase-life. Plant in large clumps to add masses of color to your garden beds. Blooms: spring-summer. Blm color: bright sunny ylw. Ht: 12-16". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. Z9.

Photo unavailable FREESIA 'Yvonne/Golden Gate'
Freesia

Cormous Perennial: Tolerates deer and rabbits. Highly fragrant, double blooms have a long vase life. Good patio, container and cut flower plant. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: peach. Very strong grower. Height: 12-16 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA 7-10.

Photo unavailable GAILLARDIA aristata Spintop 'Copper Sun'
Blanketflower

Perennial: Deer resist. Spintop series feature large flower heads that open perfectly flat w/compact, sturdy habit. Multiple buds on every stem. Good in beds, borders & containers. Nice cut flower. Grows well in both hot/humid conditions & dry/drought areas. Blooms almost year-round. Bloom color: copper-orange w/yellow tips. Attracts butterflies & bees. Ht.: 12-14". Sprd: 12-14". Exp. sun. Avg. to low water once established. USDA Z5. PPAF

Photo unavailable GAILLARDIA aristata Spintop 'Red'
Blanketflower

Perennial: Deer resist. Spintop series feature large flower heads that open perfectly flat w/compact, sturdy habit. Multiple buds on every stem. Good in beds, borders & containers. Nice cut flower. Grows well in both hot/humid conditions & dry/drought areas. Blms almost year-round. Blm color: flat, serrated, rich medium red petals w/prominent gold stamens. Attracts butterflies & bees. Ht.: 12-14". Sprd: 12-14". Exp. sun. Avg. to low water once established. USDA Z5.

Photo unavailable GAILLARDIA grandiflora Lunar 'Blood Moon'
Blanketflower

Perennial: Deer & drought tolerant. The Lunar series is early to bloom, uniform in growth, flowers continuously and has strong lateral branching. Good bed, border or container plant. Nice cut flower. Does well in both hot/humid conditions & dry/drought areas. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: summer-fall. Bloom color: red with soft yellow tips. Height: 6-10 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z5-9.

Photo unavailable GAILLARDIA grandiflora Lunar 'Eclipse'
Blanketflower

Perennial: Deer & drought tolerant. The Lunar series is early to bloom, uniform in growth, flowers continuously and has strong lateral branching. Good bed, border or container plant. Nice cut flower. Does well in both hot/humid conditions & dry/drought areas. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: summer-fall. Bloom color: red with yellow tips. Height: 6-10 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z5-9.

Photo unavailable GAILLARDIA grandiflora Lunar 'Harvest Moon'
Blanket flower

Perennial: Sturdy, compact & spreading in habit. Multiple buds on every stem: 2-3" pinwheel flowers have trumpeted petals of yellow w a red button center. Good bed, border or container plant. Nice cut flower. Grows well in both hot/humid conditions & dry/drought areas. Bloom time: summer-fall. Attracts butterflies. Ht: 10-12". Width: 18-24". Exp: sun. Avg/ low water once established. USDA Z5-10.

Photo unavailable GAILLARDIA hybrida Sunset 'Celebration' (= 'Realflor Compact')
Blanketflower

Perennial: Deer & drought tolerant. Sturdy, compact & spreading in habit. Exceptionally floriferous over a very long period. Rich red flowers are held on strong stems and do not fade in the heat. Good bed, border or container plant. Nice cut flower. Does well in both hot/humid conditions & dry/drought areas. Blooms: spring-fall or more. Attracts butterflies. Height: 14-16 inches. Width: 14-16 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z5-9. PP #26,969

GALIUM odoratum (syn. ASPERULA odoratum), Sweet Woodruff GALIUM odoratum (syn. ASPERULA odoratum)
Sweet Woodruff

Perennial Herb: Drought, bog & clay tolerant. Deer resistant. Nice woodland and ground cover plant. When dried, gives off odor or fresh mown hay. Used in teas & wine (May wine). Attracts bees. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: white. Size: 6-12" x 12". Exposure: part shade. Water: moderate/moist. Sunset Zones A2, A3; 2-6, 15-17. USDA Z5.

GALVEZIA speciosa 'Boca Rosa', Island Bush Snapdragon GALVEZIA speciosa 'Boca Rosa'
Island Bush Snapdragon

Perennial sub-shrub. Evergreen. Drought tolerant. California native. Its graceful arcing habit has glossy foliage and is covered in profuse tubular 1" scarlet flowers in spring. Excellent ground cover near coast. Good for under native oaks. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Height: 4'. Width: 4'. Exposure: full sun/part shade. Water: moderate-dry. Does well in tough immediate coastal conditions. Not hardy below 20ºF. USDA Z9.

GALVEZIA speciosa 'Boca Rosa', Island Bush Snapdragon GALVEZIA speciosa 'Boca Rosa'
Island Bush Snapdragon

Perennial sub-shrub. Evergreen. Drought tolerant. California native. Its graceful arcing habit has glossy foliage and is covered in profuse tubular 1" scarlet flowers in spring. Excellent ground cover near coast. Good for under native oaks. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Height: 4'. Width: 4'. Exposure: full sun/part shade. Water: moderate-dry. Does well in tough immediate coastal conditions. Not hardy below 20ºF. USDA Z9.

GAURA lindheimeri 'Passionate Rainbow', Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower GAURA lindheimeri 'Passionate Rainbow'
Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower

Perennial: Drought, deer & heat tolerant. Excellent border & pot plant. Rose pink flowers are formed at tips & on side branches-not on long wands like others. Pretty green foliage w/white edges have rose-pink colored new growth. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: spring-fall. Compact form: 20-30" x 24-30". Full sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. PPAF

GAURA lindheimeri 'Rosy Jane', Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower GAURA lindheimeri 'Rosy Jane'
Beeblossom, Butterfly Flower, Wand Flower

Perennial: Drought, deer & heat tolerant. Excellent border & pot plant. Has wand-like flower stems that hold the flowers above the foliage. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Long blooming period (spring - fall). Bloom color: white with edged with pretty pink picotee. Height: 24". Spread: 18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.

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