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Photo unavailable CHOISYA ternata 'Sundance'
Mexican Orange Blossom

Shrub: Evergreen. A delight for the semi-shaded garden w/its profusion of pleasing white fragrant flowers which emit a citrus smell. The gldn-ylw new foliage contrasts nicely w/the older green leaves. Use in a mixed border, as a foundation plant, or as a specimen in a container. Foliage is great for flower arrangements. Blm. time: spring-summer. Height: 4-6'. Width: 4-6'. Exp.: sun-part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z7.

CHONDROPETALUM tectorum, Small Cape Rush, Thatch Reed CHONDROPETALUM tectorum
Small Cape Rush, Thatch Reed

Restio: Deer resistant. Perennial that forms a broad, dense clump with stiff gray-green stems & dark brown flower spikes. Plant performs best in moist, well-draining sandy soil. Sensitive to fertilizers, particularly those high in phosphorus. Size: 2-3' x 3-4'. Sun/part shade. USDA Z8. CHONDROPETALUM tectorum was split into: tectorum 2-3' & elephantinum 4-6' in height.

Photo unavailable CHONDROPETALUM tectorum 'El Campo'
Small Cape Rush, Thatch Reed

Restio: Deer resistant. Native to South Africa. Perennial that forms a broad, dense clump with stiff dark green stems and dark brown flower spikes. Plant performs best in moist, well-draining sandy soil. But can also tolerate drought, boggy or clay soils. Sensitive to fertilizers, particularly those high in phosphorus. Height: 2-3 feet. Width: 3-4 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8.

CHRYSANTHEMUM parthenium 'Aureum', Golden Feather CHRYSANTHEMUM parthenium 'Aureum'
Golden Feather

Perennial: Deer & gopher resistant. Drought tolerant. Has daisy-like flower heads over finely cut aromatic golden foliage. Nice cut flower, border, container & accent plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: white with yellow center. Height: 1-3'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. (syn. TANACETUM parth. 'Aureum')

Photo unavailable CHRYSANTHEMUM Pot 'Breeze Sun'
Mum, Pot Chrysanthemum

Perennial: Deer and gopher resistant. Drought tolerant. The Breeze series features showy long lasting flowers on strong stems. Easy to grow! Excellent accent, border, container and cut flower plant. Great for fall color. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: warm yellow. Large, single daisy-like flowers. Height: 6-12 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. (Indicum group)

Photo unavailable CILANTRO 'Santo'
Organic Cilantro

Classic Mexican herb. An extra-slow-bolting selection grown for its lvs. Often associated w/Mexican dishes, this strong scented herb grows out flat, toothed lvs for chopping into salsas & other preparations. Seeds are reputed to help reduce stress. Easy to grow & tolerant of cooler conditions, prefers full sun & some shade in the hottest climates. Fully grown, it is cut at a height of 12-18". Annual. (Coriandrum sativum 'Santo').

Photo unavailable CISTANTHE grandiflora 'Jazz Time'
Rock Purslane

Perennial: Deer resistant. Drought & heat tolerant. Native to Chile. Good ground cover for tough dry areas. Also great in rock gardens, borders or containers. Of the Portulaca family. It has rubbery, blue-green succulent folg. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: bright magenta-violet. Size: 1’ x 2-3'. Exposure.: sun. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z8. (commonly sold as Calandrinia grandiflora in the industry but it is really CISTANTHE)

CISTANTHE grandiflora (formerly sold as CALANDRINIA spectabilis), Rock Purslane CISTANTHE grandiflora (formerly sold as CALANDRINIA spectabilis)
Rock Purslane

Perennial: Deer resistant. Drought & heat tolerant. Native to Chile. Good ground cover for tough dry areas. Also great in rock gardens, borders or containers. Of the Portulaca family. It has rubbery, blue-green succulent folg. Blm. time: summer-fall. Blm. color: bt. magenta-violet. Ht.: 12-18". Width: 3-4'. Exp.: sun. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z8. (commonly sold as CALANDRINIA spectabilis in the industry but it is really CISANTHE)

CISTUS x hybridus 'Mickie', Variegated Sageleaf Rockrose CISTUS x hybridus 'Mickie'
Variegated Sageleaf Rockrose

Shrub: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Fire retardant. Evergreen. Great accent plant for pots, borders or rock gardens. Unique variegated foliage with cherry red stems. Nice winter interest. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: white with yellow center. Habit: 1.5-2' x 2'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8. USPP#23024

CLARKIA amoena, Farewell To Spring, Godetia CLARKIA amoena
Farewell To Spring, Godetia

Annual Herb: CA native. Tolerates seaside conditions, deer & drought. Flowers: 1-2", 4-petaled cup-shaped white to pink flowers with a splash of bright red on each petal. Blooms: spring-summer. Attracts bees. Ht: 1-3 ft. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7.

Photo unavailable CLARKIA amoena 'Grace Salmon'
Farewell to Spring, Godetia

Annual Herb: CA native. Tolerates seaside conditions, deer and drought. Use in borders, cottage and cut gardens. Sturdy stems hold upward facing clusters of cup-shaped blooms-truly a great cut flower. Provide staking if needed. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: bright salmon. Attracts bees and butterflies. Height: 18-30 inhces. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7.

CLARKIA rubicunda 'Ruby Chalice', Herald-of-Summer CLARKIA rubicunda 'Ruby Chalice'
Herald-of-Summer

Annual Herb: Tolerates sand & clay. CA native. Deer & drought tolerant. Creates a profusion of showy 2” cup-shaped blooms. Mound-forming. Easy to grow. Makes a wonderful, longest lasting cut flower! Use in beds, borders, mass plantings & pots. Attracts bees & butterflies. Bloom color: lavender-pink w/dark red centers. Bloom time: spring-summer. Ht: 30". Width: 30". Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: mod./dry. Self-sows.

Photo unavailable CLARKIA unguiculata 'Elegant Salmon' (syn. C. elegans 'Elegant Salmon')
Mountain Garland, Farewell to Spring, Godetia

Annual Herb: Tolerates deer, sand & clay. CA native. Deer and drought tolerant. Attracts bees. Has unusual slender petaled, puffy flowers arranged on spikes over silver foliage w/purple-red stems. Easy to grow. Use as a cut flower, in beds, borders, mass plantings & pots. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: salmon. Ht: 2-3'. Width: 1'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7-10.

Photo unavailable CLEMATIS 'Bee's Jubilee'
Clematis: Early Large-flowered type

Vine: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Compact grower. Give support for vines. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom time: May, June & August. Flower size: 4-8". Bloom color: mauve pink with deeper bar down the center or each petal & yellow anthers. Height: 8-14'. Width: 3'. Plant so roots are in shade, tops in the sun. Water: moist. USDA Z4. Pruning type: B (2).

CLEMATIS 'Capitaine Thuilleaux', Clematis: Early Large-flowered type CLEMATIS 'Capitaine Thuilleaux'
Clematis: Early Large-flowered type

Vine: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Lightly scented. Compact & free flowering. Attracts hummingbirds. Useful for growing on trellises, stakes & other supports. Flower size: 5-7". Bloom color: pale pink sepals with dark pink bars & crimson anthers. Bloom time: May-June, August-Sept. Height: 6-8'. Plant roots in shade, top in sun. USDA Z4. Pruning type: B (2).

CLEMATIS 'Countess of Lovelace', Clematis: Early Large-flowered type CLEMATIS 'Countess of Lovelace'
Clematis: Early Large-flowered type

Vine: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Double flowers early spring-summer on old wood. From late summer into fall it will bloom single flowers on new wood. Compact & free flowering. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows on trellises, stakes & other supports. Flower size: 5-7". Blm color: lt blue-mauve petals w/soft ylw anthers. Blm time: May-June, August-Sept. Height: 6-8'. Plant roots in shade, top in sun. USDA Z5. Pruning type: B (2).

CLEMATIS 'Crystal Fountain' (syn. 'Fairy Blue'), Clematis: Early Large-flowered type CLEMATIS 'Crystal Fountain' (syn. 'Fairy Blue')
Clematis: Early Large-flowered type

Vine: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Very compact, free & repeat flowering. Can grow on arbors, shrubs, trees & in pots. Attracts hummingbirds. Color: lilac blue w/yellow stamens & a fountain of cream feathers in the center. Size: 4-6' x 6'. Bloom time: spring-summer, fall. Plant roots in shade, top in sun. USDA Z4. Pruning type: B (needs no pruning).

CLEMATIS 'Elsa Spath', Clematis: Early Large-flowered type CLEMATIS 'Elsa Spath'
Clematis: Early Large-flowered type

Vine: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Long and free flowering. Good cut flower and container plant. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom color: rich mid blue with white filaments and red anthers. Flower size: 6-9". Blooms: May-September. Height: 6-10 feet. Vigorous. Plant roots in shade, top in sun. Water: moist. USDA Z4. Pruning type: B (2).

Photo unavailable CLEMATIS 'General Sikorski'
Clematis: Mid-season Large-flowered type

Vine: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Strong and free flowering. Can be used as a cut flower. Attracts hummingbirds. Flower size: 6-7 inches. Bloom color: deep blue with cream anthers. Flowering time: June & September. Height: 8-12 feet. Plant so roots are in shade, top in sun. Water: moist. USDA Z4. Pruning type: 2 (B).

CLEMATIS 'H. F. Young', Clematis: Early Large-flowered type CLEMATIS 'H. F. Young'
Clematis: Early Large-flowered type

Vine: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Very compact & free flowering. Can grow on arbors, trees & in pots. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom color: overlapping wedgewood blue petals with cream anthers. Flower size: 7-8". Bloom time: May-June, August-Sept. Height: 10-12'. Plant roots in shade, top in sun. USDA Z4. Pruning type: B (2). A beauty!!

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