All Plants
CATNIP or Catmint (NEPETA cataria) Organic Catnip A member of the mint family. Well known favorite of our feline friends but also a medicinal herb for people, known to have relaxing properties. Can be used fresh or dried. The lvs have a minty scent & is commonly used in teas, salads, sauces & stews. Herbaceous perennial. The tubular wht blms w/prpl spots are borne in whorls in summer. Ht: 2-3. Width: 3. Exp: sun/pt shade. Water: mod/dry(drought tolerant). USDA Z3. |
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CAULIFLOWER 'Bermeo' F1 Hybrid Organic Cauliflower A great choice for summer production as it has great heat tolerance! It hails from the town of Bermeo in Basque country of Spain where it has very hot summers. The 6-7 inch heads are domed, uniform, and dense. Trials have shown to have an earlier harvest than other varieties. (BRASSICA oleracea var. botrytis) Days to maturity: 68 |
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CAULIFLOWER 'Cheddar' Organic Cauliflower This beautiful, early, orange cauliflower produces excellent yields of 8" heads. Good source of beta-carotene with great flavor. The colorful florets are attractive served raw w/dip or as a cooked vegetable. Color deepens when lighty cooked. Very productive in the fall and holds well in the field. Plant in sun. (Brassica oleracea) (Maturity: 68 days) |
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CAULIFLOWER 'Graffiti F1 Hybrid Organic Cauliflower The brilliant purple heads are a great draw-it is quite the showstopper! Unlike other purple types, Graffiti produces a true cauliflower head. The colorful florets are attractive served raw w/dip or as a cooked vegetable. Upright, vigorous plants have good head protection. Tender texture & mild cauliflower flavor is superb when eaten raw or cooked & most of the color is retained when cooked! Plant in sun. (Maturity: 80 days) |
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CAULIFLOWER 'Snowball Y' Organic Heirloom Cauliflower Heirloom-Introduced in 1947 by Ferry Morse, Snowball Y offers smooth, tight curds on deep 6-7 white heads that are very flavorful. Dwarf plants have erect outer leaves that offer good sun protection. Cauliflower is a good source of vitamins A and C and has a low fat content. Plant in sun. (Maturity: 70 days) (Brassica oleracea Snowball Y) |
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CEANOTHUS gloriosus 'Anchor Bay' Point Reyes Wild Lilac Shrub: Evergreen. California native. Deer, drought, coast, gopher & fire tolerant. Dark green holly-like leaves are leathery and toothed making it less palatable to deer than most. Clusters of lavender-blue flowers appear in spring. Dense, low-spreading ground cover with slightly arching branches. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Approximate size: 1-2' x 6-8'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8 |
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CEANOTHUS griseus var. horizontalis 'Diamond Heights' Carmel Creeper, Californian Lilac Shrub: Deer, drought, coast, gopher & fire tolerant. Has glossy outrageous lime green leaves with pine colored markings & clusters of pale blue flowers in spring. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Approximate size: 1-2' x 8-10'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Part shade in hot climates is best to prevent foliage from burn. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8. |
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CEANOTHUS griseus var. horizontalis 'Yankee Point' Carmel Creeper, Californian Lilac Shrub: Deer, drought, gopher, coast, lime and fire tolerant. California native. Good ground cover and rock garden plant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Has evergreen glossy foliage with clusters of flowers in spring-summer. Bloom color: medium blue. Size: 3-5' x 8-10'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8. |
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CEANOTHUS hearstiorum Hearst's California Lilac Shrub: Evergreen. Califronia native. Drought tolerant. One of the lowest growing at only 6-12". This plant forms a dense mat of textured foliage blanketed by medium-blue flowers in spring. Great choice for coastal gardens. Bloom color: blue. Bloom time: spring. Exposure: sun-part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8. |
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CEANOTHUS x 'Emerisa's Gem' Carmel Creeper, Californian Lilac Shrub: Evergreen, deer, drought, coast, gopher & fire tolerant. A selection we found and named. It has glossy dark green leaves edged in yellow w/clusters of pale blue flowers in spring. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Approximate size: 1' x 8-10'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Part shade in hot climates is best to prevent foliage from burn. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8. |
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CELOSIA spicata Kelos 'Fire Purple' (syn. C. plumosa Kelos 'Fire Purple') Cockscomb, Woodflower Annual: Drought tolerant. A cut bouquet favorite due to the electrifying feathery purple plumes that hold their color through the heat of summer and continue into fall. Robust, compact, vibrant green foliage with hints of burgundy. Uses: beds, borders, edges, mass plantings, hanging baskets, ground cover, containers, and as a cut flower. Blooms: spring-fall. Color: purple. Height: 12-20 inches. Width: 12-30 inches. Exposure: full sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z11. |
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CELOSIA spicata Kelos 'Fire Red' (syn. C. plumosa Kelos 'Fire Red') Cockscomb, Woodflower Annual: Drought tolerant. A cut bouquet favorite due to the electrifying feathery bold red plumes that hold their color through the heat of summer and continue into fall. Robust, compact, vibrant bright green foliage. Uses: beds, borders, edges, mass plantings, hanging baskets, ground cover, containers, and as a cut flower. Blooms: spring-fall. Color: bold red. Height: 12-20 inches. Width: 12-30 inches. Exposure: full sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z11. |
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CELOSIA spicata Kelos 'Fire Yellow' (syn. C. plumosa Kelos 'Fire Yellow') Cockscomb, Woodflower Annual: Drought tolerant. A cut bouquet favorite due to the electrifying feathery bright yellow plumes that hold their color through the heat of summer and continue into fall. Robust, compact, vibrant light green foliage. Uses: beds, borders, edges, mass plantings, hanging baskets, ground cover, containers, and as a cut flower. Blooms: spring-fall. Color: bright yellow. Height: 12-20 inches. Width: 12-30 inches. Exposure: full sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z11. |
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CENTAUREA 'Silver Feather' Cornflowers Perennial: Drought & clay tolerant. Deer resistant. Large bristly flowers contrast beautifuly against fabulous frosted silver foliage. The unique "shingled" buds grow into showy flowers that are unusually lacy, giving them an exquisitely delicate appearance. Good cut & dried flower, border & rock garden plant. Attracts bees & butterflies. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: lilac pink. Size: 12-18" x 18-24". Exp.: sun. Water: moderate/dry. Z3. |
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CENTAUREA cyanus Organic Heirloom Bachelor's Button |
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CENTAUREA montana 'Amethyst Dream' Bachelor's Button, Cornflower, Basket Flower Perennial: Drought & clay tolerant. Deer resistant. Unique shingled buds grow into showy flowers that are unusually lacy, giving them an exquisitely delicate appearance. The centers are reddish. Good cut & dried flower, border & rock garden plant. Attracts bees & butterflies. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: amethyst purple. Size: 1.5-2' x 1.5-2'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3. USPP#20,781. |
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CERATOSTIGMA plumbaginoides Dwarf Plumbago, Leadwort Subshrub: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Drought, coast & clay tolerant. Ground cover, rock garden & border plant. Foliage turns to red in autumn, nice fall color. Cut back each winter. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: intense blue. Size: 8-18" x 24". Sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. Sunset zones 2-9, 14-24. USDA Z5. (syn. PLUMBAGO larpentae). |
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CERATOSTIGMA willmottianum Chinese Plumbago Shrub: Deer resistant. Drought and coast tolerant. Deciduous rock garden & border plant. Foliage turns to yellow/red in winter. Similiar to C. griffithii but leaves are more diamond shaped. Cut back each winter. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: bright blue. Size: 2-4' x 2-4'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z7. |
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CEROPEGIA woodii The String of Hearts, Rosary Vine, Sweetheart Vine Houseplant: The delicate heart-shaped foliage and trailing vines can reach 12' long in its natural environment. Foliage: green with a silvery speckled sheen. Exposure: indirect light. Water: moderate-dry. The plant experiences winter dormancy so water only when the soil is dry. Be sure to dust the leaves for proper photosynthesis ability. |
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CEROPEGIA woodii 'Silver' (syn. C. linearis subsp. woodii 'Silver') Silver String of Hearts, Rosary Vine Evergreen Vining Succulent: Trailing plant with gray-green, heart shaped leaves w/a silvery-white sheen on long, reddish-brown vines. Good in containers, hanging baskets, & as a houseplant. Blooms: 1" Chinese lantern like pink blooms. Height: 1". Length: vines 2-3' or more. Exposure: bright indoor light, filtered/partial sun, partial shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. |
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CHAMAEMELUM nobile Chamomile Evergreen perennial: Deer, drought & clay tolerant. Good ground cover, border, rock garden, border and edging plant. Can use as a lawn substitute if mowed or sheared. Foliage is very fragrant when crushed. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: yellow, summer. Size: 3-12" x 12". Sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8 or <. (syn. ANTHEMIS nobilis) |
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CHAMAEMELUM nobile 'Flore Pleno' Double-flowered Chamomile Evergreen perennial: Deer, drought & clay tolerant. Good ground cover, border, rock garden, pot & edging plant. Can use as a lawn substitute if mowed or sheared. Foliage is very fragrant when crushed. Blooms: double white, summer. Attracts butterflies. Size: 3-12" x 12". Sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8 or <. (syn. ANTHEMIS nobilis 'Flore Pleno') |
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CHAMAEMELUM nobile 'Treneague' Chamomile Evergreen perennial: Deer, clay & drought tolerant. This is the non-flowering variety. Good ground cover, rock garden, border, pot & edging plant. Can use as a lawn substitute. Foliage has a very sweet fragrance when crushed or walked on. Size: 3-12" x 12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8 or <. (syn. ANTHEMIS nobilis 'Treneague'). |