All Plants (F)
FABIANA imbricata violacea False Heather, Chilean Heather Shrub: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. Native to Chile. Upright shrub w/branches spreading horizontally. Needle-like foliage resembles that of a heather. Profuse bloomer. Branches are covered w/honey-scented tubular flowers spring-summer. Good for coastal plantings, borders, banks & rock gardens. Attracts bees & butterflies. Blm color: soft lav. Ht: 4-6'. Exp: sun. Prune after flowering. Prefers good drainage. Solanacae family. Z8. |
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FALKIA repens Little Ears, African Morning Glory Perennial: Evergreen. Native to South Africa. Fast growing & low maintenance. Mat-forming dense ground cover w/lovely rounded lvs & large, wht to pnksh paper-like flwrs that are trumpet-shaped. Wonderful to plant between stepping-stones & useful as filler or edging plant & to suppress weeds. Attracts bees & other beneficial insects. Blms: spring-summer. Ht: 2-4". Width: 3'. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. Very hardy & reliable. |
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FELICIA amelloides 'Forever Blue' Blue Marguerite Perennial: Excellent edger, rock garden, container and border plant. Compact growth and profuse blooming spring-frost. Daisy shaped flowers. Deadheading will help promote new growth but is not necessary. Bloom time: spring-winter. Bloom color: sky blue. Height: 8-12". Spread 8-12". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. |
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FELICIA amelloides 'Variegata' Variegated Blue Marguerite Daisy Perennial subshrub: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. Excellent edger, rock garden, container and border plant. Compact growth and profuse blooming spring-frost. Daisy shaped flowers. Deadheading will help promote new growth but is not necessary. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: spring-winter. Bloom color: sky blue. Height: 1-3'. Spread 1-3'. Exposure: full sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. |
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FELICIA amelloides Felicity 'Blue' Blue Marguerite Perennial: The Felicity Series has a controlled growth w/a well branched habit & blooms earlier than others & stays in bloom longer. Excellent edger, rock garden, container & border plant. Daisy-like flowers. Deadheading will help promote new growth but is not necessary as the new flowers rise above the canopy of the matured ones. Blooms: spring-winter. Bloom color: sky blue. Semi-upright growth habit. Height: 10-12". Width: 12-16". Exp.: sun. Water: mod. USDA Z9. |
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FENNEL 'Bronze' Organic Fennel A non-bulbing fennel w/magnificent bronze coloring. Feathery foliage, sweet fennel flavor, makes an eye-catching addition to any salad or dressing. The lvs & seeds are used in cooking. Great seasoning for fish. Vigorous & uniform strain that is slow to bolt. It is a terrific foliage plant & a great attraction for butterflies & beneficial insects. Perennial or Biennial. Ht.: 2-4. Sp.: 2-4. Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z5-9 |
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FESTUCA californica California Fescue Perennial Grass: Drought and coast tolerant. Deer and gopher resistant. California native. Good for erosion control, borders and mass plantings on banks - very showy. Attracts butterflies. Foliage color: blue-green. Height: 2 feet. Exposure: sun or shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8 or <. |
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FESTUCA californica 'Willits' Giant' Giant California Fescue Perennial Grass: Drought & coast tolerant. Deer & gopher resistant. Given to us by John Greenlee & part of the Greenlee Meadow Collection. Native to Willits, Mendocino County CA. Extremely robust, growing twice the size of typical CA fescue. Good specimen plant, in drifts, under oaks or in light shade. Attracts butterflies. Foliage color: blue-green. Ht: 3' (5-6' w/flower stalks). Spd: 3'. Exp.: sun/shade. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z8 or <. |
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FESTUCA glauca 'Beyond Blue' ('Casca11') Blue Fescue Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Drought & coast tolerant. Deer resistant. Fire retardant. One of the best blue Fescues! Intense, powder blue foliage stays bright throughout the season without browning. Useful cover on banks & hillsides. Good for erosion control, rock gardens, pots & borders. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Clump forming. Size: 9-12" x 18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z4. USPP #23,307 |
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FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue' Blue Fescue Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Drought and coast tolerant. Deer resistant. Fire retardant. Bluest cultivar to date! Useful cover on banks & hillsides. Good for erosion control, rock gardens, pots & borders. Attracts butterflies. Foliage color: metallic blue. Bloom time: summer. Clump forming. Height: 6-10". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3. |
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FESTUCA glauca 'Elijah's Blue' Blue Fescue Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Drought & coast tolerant. Deer resistant. Fire retardant. Useful cover on banks & hillsides. Good for erosion control, rock gardens, pots & borders. Attracts butterflies. Foliage color: very blue. Bloom time: summer. Clump forming. Height: 8 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8 or <. (syn. F. cineraria 'Elijah's Blue) |
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FESTUCA glauca 'Freddy' Blue Fescue Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Drought & coast tolerant. Deer resistant. Fire retardant. Useful cover on banks and hillsides. Good for erosion control, rock gardens, containers and borders. Attracts butterflies. Foliage color: blue-green with silver hints. Blooms: summer. Color: chartreuse aging to tan. Clump forming. Height: 12-16 inches. Width: 18-24 inches. Flower spikelets: 20 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z4. |
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FESTUCA idahoensis 'Siskiyou Blue' Idaho Fescue, Blue Bunchgrass Perennial Grass: Species is native from San Francisco to Canada. Tolerates wind, drought, coast and deer. Good slope stabilizer. Cut back in early spring. Attracts Lindsey's Skipper butterflies. Foliage: silvery blue. Size: 18" x 15". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. |
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FESTUCA idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' Idaho Fescue, Evergreen Bunchgrass Perennial Grass: CA native. Tolerates wind, drought, coast and deer. Perfect accent for borders, between shrubs and rocks or under oaks.Holds up better in the summer than other Idaho Fescues. Cut back in early spring. Foliage: soft blue-green. Size: 12" x 18". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. |
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FESTUCA mairei Maire's Fescue, Atlas Fescue Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Native N. Africa, Morocco & Atlas Mountains. Good for erosion control, as a filler & borders. Tolerant of deer, heat, drought, cold, moisture, rocky & coastal conditions. Attracts butterflies. Foliage color: green. Bloom time: summer. Height: 2-3'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. |