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CHRYSANTHEMUM Pot 'Splash Intense', Mum, Pot Chrysanthemum CHRYSANTHEMUM Pot 'Splash Intense'
Mum, Pot Chrysanthemum

Perennial: Deer & gopher resistant. Drought tolerant. The Splash series have long-lasting novel and eye-catching flower forms. 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: pink with golden center. Spoon type with petals resembling spoons. Height: around 6-12 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. (Indicum group)

CHRYSANTHEMUM Pot 'Swifty Apricot', Mum, Pot Chrysanthemum CHRYSANTHEMUM Pot 'Swifty Apricot'
Mum, Pot Chrysanthemum

Perennial: Deer & gopher resistant. Drought tolerant. The Swifty series is characterized by its mini-sized flowers, fast finishing, & large array of colors. 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: bronzy apricot. Height: around 6-12 inches. Compact, bushy plant habit. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. (Indicum group)

CHRYSANTHEMUM Pot 'Swifty Apricot', Mum, Pot Chrysanthemum CHRYSANTHEMUM Pot 'Swifty Apricot'
Mum, Pot Chrysanthemum

Perennial: Deer & gopher resistant. Drought tolerant. The Swifty series is characterized by its mini-sized flowers, fast finishing, & large array of colors. 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: bronzy apricot. Height: around 6-12 inches. Compact, bushy plant habit. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. (Indicum group)

CHRYSOCEPHALUM apiculatum 'Desert Flame', Yellow Buttons CHRYSOCEPHALUM apiculatum 'Desert Flame'
Yellow Buttons

Perennial: Evergreen. Tolerates drought and coastal conditions. Native to Australia. A nice ground cover with silvery gray foliage and a profusion of flowers throughout the year. Good for mass plantings, as a ground cover, in rock gardens, and in containers. Will spill over walls and containers. Attracts bees and butterflies. Blooms: spring-fall. Color: golden yellow. Height: 6 inches. Width: 36 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8-10.

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)

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)

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)

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)

COLEUS 'Dark Star', SOLENOSTEMON scutellarioides 'Dark Star' COLEUS 'Dark Star'
SOLENOSTEMON scutellarioides 'Dark Star'

Perennial treated as an Annual: This vegetatively propagated coleus is bred for SUN tolerance, better foliage, ease in growing & less blooms than the seed types of the past. Great for beds, borders & containers. Thrives in moist spots in moist, rich well-draining soil. Dark puple leaves. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. Height: 10-14". Exposure: sun/shade. Deer resistant. USDA Z10.

Photo unavailable COLEUS 'Oxblood' (syn. SOLENOSTEMON scutellarioides 'Oxblood')
Coleus

Perennial treated as an annual: Deer resistant. A vigorous, robust grower that is extremely heat tolerant. Great for beds, borders, ground cover, and various kinds of containers for instant color. Foliage: burgundy edged in gold. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: lavender. Height: 12-24 inches. Width: 15-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Thrives in moist spots, rich well-draining soil. USDA Z10-11.

Photo unavailable COLEUS 'Pineapple Beauty' (syn. SOLENOSTEMON scutellarioides Pineapple Beauty')
Coleus

Perennial treated as an annual: Deer resistant. Tolerates heat and humidity. An award winner. Great for beds, borders, ground cover, and various kinds of containers for instant color. Foliage: chartreuse and golden yellow with maroon highlights. The colors and patterns vary, adding additional interest. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: lavender. Height: 12-24 inches. Width: 12-24 inches. Exposure: sun/shade. Thrives is moist spots, rich well-draining soil. USDA Z10-11.

Photo unavailable COLEUS Colissima Peach Melba' (syn. SOLENOSTEMON scutellarioides 'Peach Melba')
Colissima Series Coleus

Perennial treated as an annual: Deer resistant. The Colissima Series tolerates heat and humidity, are easy to grow, and low maintenance. Great for beds, borders, ground cover, & various kinds of containers for instant color. Foliage: heavily serrated peach leaves with cream and green edges. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: blue purple. Exposure: part shade/shade. Thrives in moist spots, rich well-draining soil. USDA Z10-11.

COLEUS x hybrid 'Rustic Orange', SOLENOSTEMON scutellarioides 'Rustic Orange' COLEUS x hybrid 'Rustic Orange'
SOLENOSTEMON scutellarioides 'Rustic Orange'

Perennial treated as an Annual: This vegetatively propagated coleus is bred for SUN tolerance, better foliage, growing ease & less blooms than the seed types of the past. Great for pots & borders where it brings instant color. The foliage is orange red w/ a chartreuse edge. Upright growth, 12-18". Sun/shade. Deer resistant. USDA Z10.

CONVOLVULUS cneorum, Silverbush, Bush Morning Glory 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)

Photo unavailable 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)

CONVOLVULUS cneorum, Silverbush, Bush Morning Glory 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)

Photo unavailable 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.

Photo unavailable 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.

Photo unavailable 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.

CONVOLVULUS sabatius (C. mauratanicus), Ground Morning Glory 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.

COREOPSIS 'Jethro Tull', Fluted Tickseed 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.

COREOPSIS auriculata 'Nana', Mouse Ear Coreopsis, Dwarf Coreopsis, Tickseed 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.

Photo unavailable 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

Photo unavailable 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.

COREOPSIS grandiflora 'Solar Jewel' (='MVNC1902'), Tickseed 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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