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SILENE uniflora (S. vulgaris ssp. maritima), Bladder or Sea Campion, Carpet Catchfly SILENE uniflora (S. vulgaris ssp. maritima)
Bladder or Sea Campion, Carpet Catchfly

Perennial: Drought & coast tolerant. Semi-evergreen. Good rock garden, border, ground cover, container & edging plant. Trailing stems form a light green mat. Native to Europe & NW Africa. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: white. Size: 6-8" x 8"+. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3. (aka Maiden's Tears).

SILENE uniflora (S. vulgaris ssp. maritima), Bladder or Sea Campion, Carpet Catchfly SILENE uniflora (S. vulgaris ssp. maritima)
Bladder or Sea Campion, Carpet Catchfly

Perennial: Drought & coast tolerant. Semi-evergreen. Good rock garden, border, ground cover, container & edging plant. Trailing stems form a light green mat. Native to Europe & NW Africa. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: white. Size: 6-8" x 8"+. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3. (aka Maiden's Tears).

Photo unavailable SINNINGIA tubiflora
Hardy White Gloxinia

Perennial tuber: Drought tolerant. Native to S. America. Forms a spreading mound of soft fuzzy grey-green lvs that reach about 1' high w/1-2' high stems that are topped w/large, elegant, 6" tubular wht flowers blushed w/pk. Great for rock gardens or containers. Sweetly fragrant. Loved by hummers. Multiplies where happy. Prefers good drainage. Blm time: spring-summer. Ht.: 1-2'. Spreading. Exp.: full sun/light shade. Water: mod./dry. Z7.

Photo unavailable SINNINGIA tubiflora
Hardy White Gloxinia

Perennial tuber: Drought tolerant. Native to S. America. Forms a spreading mound of soft fuzzy grey-green lvs that reach about 1' high w/1-2' high stems that are topped w/large, elegant, 6" tubular wht flowers blushed w/pk. Great for rock gardens or containers. Sweetly fragrant. Loved by hummers. Multiplies where happy. Prefers good drainage. Blm time: spring-summer. Ht.: 1-2'. Spreading. Exp.: full sun/light shade. Water: mod./dry. Z7.

Photo unavailable SINNINGIA tubiflora
Hardy White Gloxinia

Perennial tuber: Drought tolerant. Native to S. America. Forms a spreading mound of soft fuzzy grey-green lvs that reach about 1' high w/1-2' high stems that are topped w/large, elegant, 6" tubular wht flowers blushed w/pk. Great for rock gardens or containers. Sweetly fragrant. Loved by hummers. Multiplies where happy. Prefers good drainage. Blm time: spring-summer. Ht.: 1-2'. Spreading. Exp.: full sun/light shade. Water: mod./dry. Z7.

SISYRINCHIUM 'Quaint & Queer', Quaint & Queer Blue-Eyed Grass SISYRINCHIUM 'Quaint & Queer'
Quaint & Queer Blue-Eyed Grass

Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Semi-evergreen plant with iris-like foliage forming small tufts. Small but vigorous growth habit. Good for borders and rock gardens. Blooms in summer with star-shaped mauve blooms with yellow centers. Height: 12". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.

SISYRINCHIUM striatum 'Aunt May', Variegated Argentine Blue-Eyed Grass 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.

STACHYS byzantina 'Big Ears' (syn. 'Countess Helen von Stein'), Big Ears Lambs Ears, Woolly Betony 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.

STACHYS byzantina 'Big Ears' (syn. 'Countess Helen von Stein'), Big Ears Lambs Ears, Woolly Betony 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.

STACHYS byzantina 'Big Ears' (syn. 'Countess Helen von Stein'), Big Ears Lambs Ears, Woolly Betony 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.

STACHYS byzantina 'Little Lamb' (= 'Balstaclamb'), Lamb's Ears 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

STACHYS byzantina 'Primrose Heron', Lamb's Ears, Woolly Betony 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.

STACHYS byzantina 'Silver Carpet', Lamb's Ears, Woolly Betony 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.

Photo unavailable STOKESIA laevis 'Peachie's Pick'
Stokes Aster

Perennial: Evergreen. Low maintenance & easy to grow. Native to the SouthEastern United States. Deer resistant. Heat tolerant & can handle short periods of drought. This pick from Peachie Saxton blooms much longer than others. Large, showy lavender-blue blooms spring-fall. Good cut flower, border, & rock garden plant. Attracts butterflies & bees. Ht: 12-20 in. Width: 18-24 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z5.

SUTERA 'Bahia White', Bacopa SUTERA 'Bahia White'
Bacopa

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: Prolific, large white flowers contrast nicely with the dark green foliage. Adaptable in a wide range of climate conditions. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Bloom time: spring-fall. Grow in sun to shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Height: 3-6". Width: 10-18". USDA Z9.

SUTERA 'Bahia White', Bacopa SUTERA 'Bahia White'
Bacopa

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: Prolific, large white flowers contrast nicely with the dark green foliage. Adaptable in a wide range of climate conditions. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Bloom time: spring-fall. Grow in sun to shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Height: 3-6". Width: 10-18". USDA Z9.

SUTERA 'Big Bloom White', Bacopa SUTERA 'Big Bloom 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". Bloom color: white. USDA Z9.

Photo unavailable SUTERA 'Epic Blue'
Bacopa

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: A sturdy growth gives it adaptability to a wide range of climate conditions. A great sub for alyssum. Boasts epic-sized blooms. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: bright blue. Grow in sun to part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Height: 4-8". Spread: 10-12". USDA Z9. PPAF

SUTERA cordata 'Big Falls White 24', Bacopa Big Falls Series SUTERA cordata 'Big Falls White 24'
Bacopa Big Falls Series

Perennial herb or Subshrub: Heat tolerant. It is covered with white star-shaped flowers with gold eyes along the stems from spring to fall. This series blooms earlier and has larger flowers than others. It is a great sub for white alyssum. Good for containers, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Branching, semi-trailing growth habit. Height: 8-12 in. Width: 8-12 in. Grow in sun to part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. USDA Z9.

SUTERA cordata 'Scopia Gulliver Blue', Bacopa 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.

SUTERA cordata 'Scopia Gulliver Blue', Bacopa 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.

SUTERA cordata 'Scopia Gulliver White', Bacopa 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.

SUTERA cordata 'Scopia Gulliver White', Bacopa 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.

TAGETES lemmonii, Mexican Marigold, Mt. Lemmon Marigold 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)

Photo unavailable 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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