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ECHINACEA x hybrida Sombrero 'Lemon Yellow Improved' (='Balsomemyim') Coneflower, Sombrero Series Perennial Herb: Deciduous. Drought, deer & salt tolerant. The Sombrero series feature freely branched, compact, early bloomers w/vibrant colors, large flowers & exceptional winter hardiness. Great for borders, pots, cut/dried flowers & meadows. Attracts hummers, butterflies, bees & birds. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: rich yellow w/a copper cone. Ht: 18-22 in. Width: 18-24 in. Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4-9. PP #30,116 |
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ECHIUM wildpretii Tower of Jewels Biennial: Drought & deer tolerant. Shrubby plant w/unbelievable spike-like clusters of flowers. 1st yr it produces a 2-3' wide basal rosette of slvry green long thin lvs. By the 2nd or 3rd yr a 5-7' tall flower stem emerges that will amaze all! Good in containers, borders, against walls & on slopes. Prune lightly to keep bushy. Loved by bees, butterflies & hummers. Blms: spring-summer. Blm color: dk rose-pk. Ht.: 5-8'. Spd: 2-3'. Exp.: sun. Water: mod./dry. Z9. |
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EGGPLANT 'Ping Tung Long' Organic Heirloom Eggplant (aka 'Pingtung Long') Heirloom-The slender fruits are purple & up to 18 long & 2 in diameter w/shiny dk lavender skin. So sweet, tender & superbly delicious! Hardy, vigorous, & disease resistant. One plant can yield up to 20 fruits per plant. Stake plants to maintain straight fruits. The tender skin does not need to be peeled. One of the best Asian eggplants on the market. Plant in full sun.(Maturity: 70 days)(Solanum melongena Ping Tung Long) |
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EPAZOTE Wormseed, Pig Weed, Mexican Tea Epazote has a distinctively sharp, herbal flavor, reminiscent of oregano & fennel w/minty, pine notes. Well-known to Mexican & Caribbean cooking, popular for bean dishes & also found in moles & soups. The older leaves on this culinary herb have a stronger flavor & should be used sparingly. Younger leaves have a milder, yet richer flavor. Known for its carminative, or gas-relieving, properties. Ht: 48". Width: 36". Exp.: sun. (syn. Dysphania ambrosioides) |
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EPILOBIUM canum ssp. Canum California Fuchsia or Hummingbird Flower Shrublet: Evergreen/Semi-evergreen. Drought, deer & fire tolerant. California native. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Good for rock gardens, borders & under oaks. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: red. Clump forming. Size: 1-2' x 1-2'. Exposure: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z8. (syn. EPILOBIUM californica, ZAUSCHNERIA californica) |
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EPILOBIUM canum ssp. canum 'Calistoga' California Fuchsia or Hummingbird Flower Shrublet: Evergreen/Semi-evergreen. Drought, deer & fire tolerant. California native. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Good for rock gardens, borders & under oaks. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: orange-red. Semi-trailing. H: 1-2'. W: 3-4'. Exposure: sun. Water: dry. Hardy to 10 degrees or below. USDA Z8. (syn. ZAUSCHNERIA californica 'Calistoga') |
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EPILOBIUM canum var. latifolium 'Everett's Choice' California Fuchsia or Hummingbird Flower Shrublet: Evergreen/Semi-evergreen. Drought, deer & fire tolerant. California native. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Good for rock gardens, borders & under oaks. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: orange red .Gray green leaves. Clump forming. Height:1foot. Spread: 4-5 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z8. |
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EPIPREMNUM pinnatum 'Cebu Blue' (POTHOS) Pothos, Dragon-tail Plant, Tibitib, Centipede Tongavine Lianes (climbing plant that hangs from trees): Evergreen vine w/ silvery blue leaves. From Cebu Island, Philippines. Foliage starts as dainty lance-shaped leaves & develops deep fenestrations (holes in leaves) with age. Good in hanging baskets. Ht: 10 ft +. Put in part shade with moderate water. USDA Z9. As a houseplant: Medium-high indirect light. Water when top 2" of soil is dry. Size: 5' trailing vine, 10' climber. Provide support as needed. Toxic to humans & pets. |
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EPIPREMNUM pinnatum 'Marble Queen' (POTHOS aureus 'M. Queen') Golden Pothos, Devil's Ivy, Hunter's Robe Climber: Evergreen. Beautiful white and cream variegated foliage. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: green-white. Vining habit. Height: 10 feet. Width: 3 feet. Exposure: part shade. USDA Z11-12. Easy to grow and is popular with novice and experienced growers. Indoors as a houselant: Provide indirect, bright light. Rarely blooms indoors. Water when top 2-3 inches of soil has dried ou. Sap is toxic, use caution with humans and pets. (syn. E. aureum) |
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EQUISETUM hyemale Scouring Rush, Dutch Rush Rush-like Perennial: Deer resistant. Clay & bog tolerant. Plants grow well in west areas or shallow water. The grayish green foliage can be used in arrangements. Spreads by rhizomes to form a large scale ground cover. Contain if you do not want plant to spread. Bloom time: summer-fall. Height: around 6'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moist. USDA Z4. |
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ERIGERON glaucus 'Cape Sebastian' Seaside Daisy, Beach Fleabane Daisy Perennial: Evergreen/California native. Produces profuse amounts of 1 lavender daisy-like petals, with a bright yellow center from spring to summer. You can find this flower naturally in sand dunes and along coastlines. Fairly drought tolerant, richer soils produce more blooms. Water: moderate/dry. Exposure: full sun in coastal areas/ part shade inland. Butterflies and other nectar collecting insects love it. Gopher & deer resistant.Height: 3-4" Width: 2'+. USDA Z6a. |
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ERIGERON glaucus 'Sea Breeze' Seaside Daisy, Beach Fleabane Daisy Perennial: Evergreen, drought tolerant and deer resistant. Excellent for seaside locations, copes well w/poor dry soil & salt spray. Nice low-mounding, tidy habit. Good border, container or rock garden plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: rich mauve pink. Height: 6-12". Spread: 12-18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. Prefers well-drained soil and light shade where it's hot. USDA Z5. USPP#12076 |