Perennial (P)

Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Fire retardant. A real hummingbird magnet! An upright, clumping variety with large sturdy stems that are stacked with tubular dark purple flowers. Great in borders, rock gardens, along walkways or in containers. Also makes a nice cut flower. Bloom time: spring-fall. Height: 15-20". Spread: 16-18". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: dry. USDA Z5.

Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Tolerant of drought, coast, deer, gophers, fire and heat. Has the darkest foliage of any such hybrid! Border plant with burgundy red foliage maturing to dark black-purple. Clusters of tubular mauvy lavender flowers with a white throat attract butterflies & hummingbirds. Long lasting cut flower. Bloom time: summer. Size: 30-36" x 24"'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3. PPAF

Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Tolerant of drought, coast, deer, gophers, fire and heat. Border plant with tubular flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Long lasting cut flower. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: white. Size: 2.5' x 1.5-2'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3. PLANT OF THE YEAR-1995!

Perennial: Evergreen. Related to CA native P. heterophyllus. Tolerant of drought, coast, deer, gophers, and fire. Border, container, and rock garden plant with tubular flowers that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: creamy buds open to white bells. Height: 18-30 inches. Width: 18-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6-10.

Perennial: California native. Tolerant of drought, coast, deer, gophers and fire. Border and rock garden plant with tubular flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: sky blue-reddish purple. Height: 2'. Width: 3'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate-dry. USDA Z6.

Perennial: Evergreen. Drought & coast tolerant. Deer & gopher resistant. Fire retardant. This sterile variety is more heat tolerant & hardy than others w/dbl the bloom time! Border plant with tubular flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. A stand out in the garden or showy as a container combo. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: bright cherry red w/white throat. Height: 20". Spread: 20". Exp.: sun. Water: mod. USDA Z5.

Perennial: Evergreen. Drought & coast tolerant. Deer & gopher resistant. Fire retardant. Native to the Rocky Mountains & SW US. Flowers are pure blue trumpets, attractive in the border, containers & useful for cutting. Long blooming. An excellent low-maintenance perennial, especially for hot, dry sites. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Blms: spring-fall. Blm color: dp blue. H.t: 24-30". Spd.: 18-24". Exp.: sun. Water: mod. USDA Z3.

Perennial: Evergreen. Drought and coast tolerant. Deer and gopher resistant. Fire retardant. Native to the Rocky Mountains and southwest US. Border plant with tubular flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: purple. Height: 18". Spread: 24". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z3.

Perennial: Evergreen. Drought & coast tolerant. Deer & gopher resistant. Fire retardant. Border plant with tubular flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. A stand out in the garden or showy as a container combo. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: bright bubblegum-pink w/white throat. Height: 20-24". Spread: 18-20". Exposure.: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z6. PP27,919.

Perennial: Drought and coast tolerant. Deer and gopher resistant. Fire retardant. Border plant with tubular flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom color: violet purple. Height: 15 inches. Width: 12 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. All Sunset zones. USDA Z8.

Perennial: Drought and coast tolerant. Deer and gopher resistant. Fire retardant. Border plant with tubular flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom color: bright rose. Height: 15 inches. Width: 12 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. All Sunset zones. USDA Z8.

Perennial Subshrub: Deciduous. Drought, deer and coast tolerant. Nice border plant with spike-like clusters of flowers and gray-green foliage. Combines nicely with lavenders. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: lavender blue. Height: 18-24". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z6. PP # 11643

Perennial Subshrub: Deciduous. Drought, deer and coast tolerant. Nice border plant with spike-like clusters of flowers and gray-green foliage. Combines nicely with lavenders. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: lavender blue. Height: 18-24". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z6. PP # 11643

Perennial Subshrub: Deciduous. Drought, deer and coast tolerant. Nice border plant with spike-like clusters of flowers and gray-green foliage. Combines nicely with lavenders. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: lavender blue. Height: 18-24". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z6. PP # 11643

Perennial Subshrub: Deciduous. Drought, deer and coast tolerant. Nice border plant with spike-like clusters of flowers and gray-green foliage. Combines nicely with lavenders. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: lavender blue. Height: 3 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.

Perennial Subshrub: Deciduous. Drought, deer and coast tolerant. This improved compact & sturdy British introduction forms a bushy mound of fragrant grey-green leaves w/ spike-like clusters of flowers. Great for smaller gardens, borders & mixed containers. Combines nicely with lavenders. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: lavender blue. Height: 18". Width: 24". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. (PP#20,845)

Perennial: Combines the best characteristics of Petunia and Calibrachoa; strong vigor, exceptional flower power & lush foliage. Displays a stunning mass of vibrant flowers. Disease resistant with no sticky foliage. Ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, container and mass planting. Blms: spring-fall. Bloom color: soft pink w/yellow throat. Size: 10-14" x 12-18". Exp: sun. Water: mod. Needs good drainage. USDA Z10.

Perennial: Combines the best characteristics of Petunia & Calibrachoa; strong vigor, exceptional flower power & lush foliage. Displays a stunning mass of vibrant flowers. Disease resistant w/no sticky foliage. Ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, container & mass planting. Blms: spring-fall. Bloom color: shades of pale ylw, apricot & rose-pk. Size: 12-16" x 14-20". Exp: sun. Water: mod. Needs good drainage. USDA Z10.

Perennial: Combines the best characteristics of Petunia & Calibrachoa; strong vigor, exceptional flower power & lush foliage. Displays a stunning mass of vibrant flowers. Disease resistant w/no sticky foliage. Ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, container & mass planting. Blms: spring-fall. Blm. color: shades of rusty red-orng w/ylw throat. Size: 14-20" x 14-22". Exp: sun. Water: mod. Needs good drainage. Z10. PPAF

Heat tolerant. Deer resistant. A newer variety w/ a mounding growth habit & an outrageously striking color combination. Gives off a unique 'glow in the dark' effect w/ its pale petal edging! It is perfect for hanging baskets, containers or as a ground cover. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Blooms: deep blue to purple flowers w/lime to chartreuse edges. Height: 10-14". Spread: 10-14". Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod./wet. USDA Z9. Perennial in mild climates.

Annual or Short-Lived Perennial: The Peppy series have bicolored, striped blooms and flower in profusion. Great for hanging baskets, mixed containers, beds, borders, and containers. Explodes with trumpet-shaped flowers throughout the summer. Bicolor blooms striped in red and white that cover the upright, mounding plants. Height: 10-15 inches. Width: 12-18 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9-11.

Early blooming trailer with eye-catching blooms. Large, lightly ruffled, velvety blossoms are a variation of Indian summer colors in shades of yellow, orange & pink. Good container, border or edging plant. Bloom time: spring-summer. Height: 8-18". Width: 36-48". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9-11

The Crazytunias are a collection of petunias w/exciting blm colors, patterns & exceptional heat tolerance. Each is uniquely patterned resembling a bite of blackberry cheesecake! Uniform, mounding habit. Good for hanging baskets, mixed containers or as a ground cover. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: soft lemon ylw swirled w/plum. Ht: 18-24". Sp: 6-10". Exp: sun/part shade. Water: mod.

The Crazytunias are a collection of petunias w/exciting blm colors, patterns & exceptional heat tolerance. Uniform, mounding habit. Good for hanging baskets, mixed containers or as a ground cover. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: burgundy w/ a cream toned trim. Ht: 6-10". Sp: 18-24". Exp: sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA 9-11

Annual or Tender Perennial: Tolerates deer & drought. The Glamouflage series is more compact & electric sports green & white variegated foliage. The spectacular foliage compliments the large deep, blue trumpet-shaped flowers. Great for hanging baskets, beds, pots & as a ground cover. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: fragrant, blue. Height: 6-10 in. Width: 10-12 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/wet. USDA Z9.