Perennial
SISYRINCHIUM striatum 'Aunt May' Variegated Argentine Blue-Eyed Grass Perennial: Deer resistant. Fairly drought tolerant. Semi-evergreen/evergreen. Nice border plant. The cream-striped grayish green leaves carry spikes of flowers. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: purple-striped, straw yellow. Height: 18-30 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moist/dry. USDA z8-10. |
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SOLIDAGO rugosa 'Fireworks' Goldenrod Perennial Herb: True to its name, this plant produces a dazzling cascade of slender brilliant yellow 18" flower spikes that pop above the foliage & resemble fireworks in summer-fall. Good cut flower & border plant. Attracts butterflies & bees. Size: 2.5-4' x 2.5-4'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moist/moderate. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. USDA Z4. |
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STACHYS byzantina 'Big Ears' (syn. 'Countess Helen von Stein') Big Ears Lambs Ears, Woolly Betony Perennial: Drought & coast tolerant. Deer resistant. Good border, edging and ground cover plant. More rot resistant than many in this group. Distinct veining in leaves. Leaves longer & broader than the species. Blooms sparingly. Attracts butterflies. Height: 12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. |
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STACHYS byzantina 'Little Lamb' (= 'Balstaclamb') Lamb's Ears Perennial: Tolerates drought, coastal conditions, deer and rabbits. Good border, edging, container, and ground cover plant. Forms a dense carpet of wooly greenish-silver leaves that produces upright spikes of small pinkish-purple blooms. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. A new variety that stays compact. Height: 2-5 inches. Width: 12-15 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. PPAF |
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STACHYS byzantina 'Primrose Heron' Lamb's Ears, Woolly Betony Perennial: Drought and coast tolerant. Deer resistant. Good border, edging and ground cover plant. Does well under high branching oaks. Attracts bees and butterflies. Nice yellowish wooly foliage. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: pinkish purple. Height: 1.5-2 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. |
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STACHYS byzantina 'Silver Carpet' Lamb's Ears, Woolly Betony Perennial: Drought and coast tolerant. Deer resistant. Good border, edging and ground cover plant. Does well under high branching oaks. Seldomly flowers. Height: 1-1.5 feet. Width: 2 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. |
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SUTERA cordata 'Scopia Gulliver Blue' Bacopa Perennial Herb or Subshrub: A sturdy growth with a semi-trailing habit and extra-large lavender-blue flowers gives it adaptability to a wide range of climate conditions. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Grow in sun to part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Size: 4-6" x 12-24". USDA Z9. |
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SUTERA cordata 'Scopia Gulliver White' Bacopa Perennial Herb or Subshrub: A sturdy growth with a semi-trailing habit and extra-large flowers gives it adaptability to a wide range of climate conditions. A great sub for white alyssum. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Grow in sun to part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Size: 4-6" x 12-24". USDA Z9. |
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SUTERA cordata SuteraNova 'Everest Dark Blue' Bacopa Everest Series Perennial Herb or SubShrub: This series offers large, countless dark blue flowers with yellow centers distributed along its drooping stems. A sturdy growth gives it adaptability to a wide range of climate conditions. A great sub for Alyssum. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Blooms: spring-fall. Compact growth. Ht: 6-10 in. W: 18 in. Exp.: sun/part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. USDA Z9. PPAF |
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SUTERA cordata SuteraNova 'Everest Rose' Baopa Everest Series Perennial Herb or SubShrub: This series offers large, countless rose pink flowers with yellow centers distributed along its drooping stems. A sturdy growth gives it adaptability to a wide range of climate conditions. A great sub for Alyssum. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Blooms: spring-fall. Compact growth. Ht: 6-10 in. W: 18 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. USDA Z9. PPAF |
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SUTERA Scopia 'Double Snowball' Bacopa 'Double Snowball' Perennial Herb or Subshrub: Sturdy growth with a semi-trailing habit and extra-large double white flowers gives it adaptability to a wide range of climate conditions. A great sub for white alyssum. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Grow in sun to part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Size: 4-6" x 12-24". USDA Z9. |
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TAGETES lemmonii Mexican Marigold, Mt. Lemmon Marigold Perennial: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Flowers throughout the year, heaviest winter-spring. Long lasting cut flower with aromatic leaves. Good border plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom color: golden orange. Size: 2-3' x 2-3' (sometimes 2-6' x 3-6'). Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. (syn. T. palmeri) |
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TAGETES lemmonii Mexican Marigold, Mt. Lemmon Marigold Perennial: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Flowers throughout the year, heaviest winter-spring. Long lasting cut flower with aromatic leaves. Good border plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom color: golden orange. Size: 2-3' x 2-3' (sometimes 2-6' x 3-6'). Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. (syn. T. palmeri) |
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TAGETES lemmonii Mexican Marigold, Mt. Lemmon Marigold Perennial: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Flowers throughout the year, heaviest winter-spring. Long lasting cut flower with aromatic leaves. Good border plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom color: golden orange. Size: 2-3' x 2-3' (sometimes 2-6' x 3-6'). Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. (syn. T. palmeri) |
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TAGETES lemmonii 'Compacta' Mexican Bush Marigold Perennial: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Flowers throughout the year, heaviest winter-spring. Long lasting cut flower with aromatic leaves. Good border plant. Attracts butterflies. Native to Arizona and Northern Mexico. Bloom color: golden orange. Height: 2-3'. Spread: 3'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. |
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TAGETES lemmonii 'Compacta' Mexican Bush Marigold Perennial: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Flowers throughout the year, heaviest winter-spring. Long lasting cut flower with aromatic leaves. Good border plant. Attracts butterflies. Native to Arizona and Northern Mexico. Bloom color: golden orange. Height: 2-3'. Spread: 3'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. |
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TORELUS 'Bright Red' TORENIA x MIMULUS hybrid Annual: This hybrid cross combines all the great features of both. Smooth-textured, nonsticky blooms from Torenia with deer and heat tolerance of Mimulus. Easy, low maintenance, avid bloomer with bold, big blooms. Great for borders, beds, baskets, containers and window boxes. Attracts bees and butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: bright red. Height: 12-14 inches. Width: 8-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z10-11. |
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TORELUS 'Dark Yellow' TORENIA x MIMULUS hybrid Annual: This hybrid cross combines all the great features of both. Smooth-textured, nonsticky blooms from Torenia with deer and heat tolerance of Mimulus. Easy, low maintenance, avid bloomer with bold, big blooms. Great for borders, beds, baskets, containers and window boxes. Attracts bees and butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: dark yellow. Height: 12-14 inches. Width: 8-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z10-11. |
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TORELUS 'Mangodiada' TORENIA x MIMULUS guttatus Annual or Perennial: This hybrid cross combines the great features of both-smooth-textured, nonsticky blooms from Torenia with deer & heat tolerance of Mimulus. It has unusually strong vigor & outstanding flower power. Great for borders, beds, baskets, pots & window boxes. Attracts bees & butterflies. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: golden yellow with red spots. Height: approximately 12 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z10-11. |
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TORELUS 'Orange Spicy Terracotta' TORENIA x MIMULUS hybrid Annual: This hybrid cross combines all the great features of both. Smooth-textured, nonsticky blooms from Torenia with deer and heat tolerance of Mimulus. Easy, low maintenance, avid bloomer with bold, big blooms. Great for borders, beds, baskets, containers and window boxes. Attracts bees and butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: orange red. Height: 12-14 inches. Width: 8-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z10-11. |
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TRADESCANTIA zebrina Wandering Jew Herbaceous perennial: Trailing habit with an upper layer that has beautiful purple/green leaves with wide silver stripes & magenta underneath. Traditionally a houseplant, it can be grown outside in warmer climates in bright, indirect sunlight. Soil: moist. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Toxic to humans/ animals if ingested. Bloom time: flowers freely. Height: 6-9". Width: 12-24". USDA Z9. |
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TRICYRTIS 'Gilty Pleasure' Toad Lily Perennial: Winter deciduous. This selection forms a mound of yellow to gold leaves, looking attractive all season. Starfish like flowers appear in late summer, shaded soft mauve-pink with darker spotting. Deserves a spot where it can be seen up close. Excellent as a cut flower. Good border plant. Height: 18-24". Width: 18-24". Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z5-9. PP#13688 |
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TRICYRTIS formosana 'Autumn Glow' Toad Lily Perennial: Winter deciduous. The impressive variegation makes this variety stand out! Boasts a wide yellow border around the dark green leaves. Has the widest & most dramatic edge compared to any of the other variegated forms. Starfish like flowers appear in late summer lasting through early fall. Excellent a cut flower or border plant. Blm color: Shaded soft mauve-pink w/darker spotting. Ht: 24". Width: 24". Exp.: pt. shade/shade. Water: mod./moist. USDA Z5. |
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TULBAGHIA violacea Society Garlic Perennial: Deer, fire and drought tolerant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Good border, container and rock garden plant. Flowers and leaves are garlic scented. Flowers can be used for seasoning. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: rose lavender. Size: 1-2' x 1-1.5'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7. |
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TULBAGHIA violacea 'Edinburgh' (formerly 'Big Violet') Big Violet Society Garlic Perennial: Deer, fire and drought tolerant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Good border, container and rock garden plant. This variety blooms continually from summer to frost. The spikes are 2 feet above the foliage, taller than the species. Flowers and leaves are garlic scented. Flowers can be used for seasoning. Blooms: summer-winter. Bloom color: rose lavender. Size: 1-2' x 1-1.5'. Exp.: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7. |