All Plants
COMFREY (Symphytum Officinalis) Knitbone, Boneset Herbaceous perennial native to Europe. Used as a topical to treat skin irritations, cuts, sprains and swelling. Beautiful in any garden with long oval shaped fuzzy leaves topped with a purple bell shaped flower. Height: 3-4'. Bloom time: May-September. USDA Z9. Please note: Comfrey should not be taken internally as, even in small doses over time, it can be harmful. |
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COMMELINA coelestis 'Hopley's Variegated' Dayflower, Blue Spiderwort Tuberous Perennial: Drought tolerant. Clay tolerant. Produces showy 1" three-petaled blooms that last just a day, but are steadily produced in great numbers summer-fall. Creamy-green variegated foliage. Clump forming. Versatile and easy to grow in dry or moist soil. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Bloom color: brilliant sky blue with bright yellow anthers. Size: 12-18" x 18". Exposure: sun/part shade. USDA Z7. |
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CONVOLVULUS cneorum Silverbush, Bush Morning Glory Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Fire retardant. Evergreen plant with funnel-shaped flowers. Rock garden, border and container plant. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: white (rarely pink) with yellow throat. Size: 2-4' x 2-3'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8. (Sunset zones, 7-9, 14-24) |
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CONVOLVULUS sabatius 'Compacta' Dwarf Ground Morning Glory Perennial: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. A compact form of the species. Creates a low, trailing mat of round green leaves, bearing a long display of funnel-shaped lavender blue flowers. Excellent for rock gardens or edging, particularly in hot sunny areas. Also good container, hanging basket or ground cover plant. Combines nicely w/Helianthemum & Cerastium. Attracts hummingbirds. Blm time: summer-fall. Size: 8" x 12". Exp.: sun/light shade. Water: mod. USDA Z8. |
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CONVOLVULUS sabatius (C. mauratanicus) Ground Morning Glory Perennial: Fire retardant. Rock garden, container, hanging basket and ground cover plant. Combines nicely with Helianthemum and Cerastium. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: lavender blue. Size: 1' x 3'. Exposure: sun or light shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8. |
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COPROSMA 'Evening Glow' Mirror Plant Shrub or Small Tree: Evergreen. Deer and coast tolerant. Good border, rock garden, hedge and container plant. A New Zealand native with dramatic glossy golden foliage that turns to rich orange with pink-red shades. Insignificant flowers. Tolerates trimming and clipping. Size: 4-5' x 3-4'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z8. |
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CORDYLINE 'Design-a-Line Burgundy' Torbay, Cabbage or Cornish Palm Shrub: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. This is a new clump forming Cordyline. Tight dense habit, similar to a Phormium. Great container plant. Foliage color: weeping burgundy. Established plants have fragrant white flowers in summer. Garden size: 3' x 3'. Exposure: sun/light shade. Prefers good drainage. Fairly drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. USDA Z8. PPAF |
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CORDYLINE 'Purple Dazzler' (syn. C. fruticosa cv., C. stricta 'Dark Purple') Torbay, Cabbage Palm Subtropical Tree: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. A stunning indoor, patio or tripical garden specimen with shiny purple-black leaves. Provides nice contrast with light colored walls and bright colored foliage plants. Long, strappy leaves are 2 inches wide and 18 inches long and arch to create a fountain-like look. Drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. Bloom color: violet. Ht: 3-8 feet. Width: 2-3 feet. Exposure: part shade. Protect from frost. USDA Z9-11. |
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CORDYLINE australis 'Paso Doble' (Dancing Series) Torbay Palm Subtropical Tree: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. Colorful, strap-like foliage are a mix of brilliant pink with dark purple variegation. Great border, bedding and container plant. Blooms: insignificant, creamy white. Height: 5 feet. Width: 3-4 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Prefers good drainage. Drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. Water: moderate. USDA Z8. PP #29,714 |
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COREOPSIS 'Jethro Tull' Fluted Tickseed Perennial: Deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts bees and butterflies. Drought tolerant. A cross between 'Zamphir' and 'Early Sunrise', it has broader fluted petals, a compact habit and an extended flowering season. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: yellow. Height: 12-18". Width: 18-24". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate-dry. USDA Z5. PP#18789. |
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COREOPSIS auriculata 'Nana' Mouse Ear Coreopsis, Dwarf Coreopsis, Tickseed Perennial: Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Good cut flower, border, ground cover, edging and container plant. Seeds attracts birds, flowers attract bees & butterflies. Bloom time: spring - fall. Bloom color: orange yellow. Size: 6" x 12-18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z4. |
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COREOPSIS Big Bang 'Mercury Rising' Tickseed Perennial: Tolerates deer and drought. The Big Bang series has gorgeous colors, great vigor, nonstop blooms that require no deadheading, a compact habit & large blooms. Good bedding, border, cut flower, ground cover, edging & pot plant. Attracts bees & butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: rose red with a yellow center. Height: 15-18 inches. Width: 20-36 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z5. PP #24,689 |
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COREOPSIS Big Bang 'Star Cluster' Tickseed (PP #23,035) Perennial: Tolerates deer & drought. The Big Bang series has gorgeous colors, great vigor, nonstop blooms that require no deadheading, a compact habit & large blooms. Good bedding, border, cut flower, ground cover, edging & pot plant. Attracts bees & butterflies. Blooms: summer to fall. Color: creamy white w/a deep purple edge & patch at the base of the petal with a yellow center. Ht: 15-18 in. Width: 20-36 in. Sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z5. |
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COREOPSIS grandiflora 'Solar Jewel' (='MVNC1902') Tickseed Perennial: Tolerates deer, heat, drought and humidity. The Solar series have a neat, mounded habit, very healthy foliage, continuous and abundant blooms & high disease resistance. Good cut flower, container and border plant. Attracts butterflies and bees. Bloom time: late spring-fall. Bloom color: bright red with yellow-orange margins. Rounded, bushy habit. Height: 20 inches. Width: 18 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z4-9. |
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COREOPSIS grandiflora 'Solar Moon' (='MVNC1906') Tickseed Perennial: Tolerates deer, heat, drought and humidity. The Solar series have a neat, mounded habit, very healthy foliage, continuous and abundant blooms and high disease resistance. Good cut flower and border plant. Attracts butterflies and bees. Bloom time: late spring-fall. Bloom color: soft yellow with dark red heart and gold. Rounded, bushy habit. Height: 20 inches. Width: 18 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z4-9. |
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COREOPSIS grandiflora Solanna 'Golden Sphere' (='DCOREO16') Tickseed Perennial: Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Well branched and self-cleaning variety with double golden spheres of flowers. Good cut flower, cottage, container and border plant. Attracts butterflies and bees. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: golden yellow. Compact, mounded growth habit. Height: 12-18 inches. Width: 20-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. USPP #25,241 |
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COREOPSIS grandiflora Sunny Day (='Balcorsunay') Tickseed Perennial: Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Produces a minimal amount of seed allowing for continuous bloom all summer, until the 1st hard frost. A low maintenance selection. Will continue to rebloom if spent flowers are removed. Bloom color: large, single golden-yellow. Good cut flower & border plant. Attracts butterflies and bees. Height: 18". Spread: 14". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. PP17,405. |
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COREOPSIS lanceolata 'Early Sunrise' Tickseed Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Flowering time late spring - fall. Nice border plant. Bloom color: double yellow. Height: 1-2 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3. |
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COREOPSIS rosea Permathread 'Shade of Rose' Threadleaf Tickseed Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. A beautiful addition to the pollinator garden, adds old fashioned charm to the front of borders. Great for cottage style plantings & other informal styles. Excellent cut flower, ground cover and container plant. Attracts bees & butterflies. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: rosy pink petals with darker pink tips & yellow center. Size: 16-18" x 16-18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z5. |
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COREOPSIS verticillata 'Hot Paprika' (Sizzle and Spice Series) Tickseed, Thread-Leaf Coreopsis Perennial: Tolerates deer, drought and heat. Somewhat gopher resistant. Easy to grow. Good cut flower, border, ground cover, container and edging plant. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: spicy red with gold button centers. This series has compact, rounded habits and is covered in blooms. Height: 15-18 inches. Width: 22-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. UDSA Z3. PP #28,522 |
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COREOPSIS verticillata 'Ladybird' Thread-Leaf Coreopsis, Tickseed Perennial: Deer and drought tolerant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Very eye-catching! A new hybrid that ups the bar. Like a traditional verticillata it is very hardy but more compact & resistant to powdery mildew. Good cut flower, border, ground cover, container & edging plant. Attracts bees, birds & butterflies. Blms: summer-fall. Blm color: brilliant red sometimes tipped w/ylw. Size: 10-12" x 15". Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z5. PP#27,362 |
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COREOPSIS verticillata 'Moonbeam' Thread-Leaf Coreopsis Perennial: Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Good cut flower, border, ground cover, container and edging plant. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: pale yellow. Size: 1.5-2' x 2'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3. |