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Photo unavailable 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.

FALKIA repens, Little Ears, African Morning Glory 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.

FELICIA amelloides 'Forever Blue', Blue Marguerite, Blue Daisy FELICIA amelloides 'Forever Blue'
Blue Marguerite, Blue Daisy

Subshrub: Tolerates coast, drought, wind & poor soil. Native to S. Africa. Tough, easy going, & a profuse bloomer w/ daisy-like flowers. Excellent edger, rock garden, pot, border & cut flower plant. Plants have tiny, stiff hairs, giving it a rough texture. Deadheading promotes new growth, but isn't necessary. Attracts bees & butterflies. Blooms: spring-winter. Color: sky blue. Ht: 8-12 in. Width: 8-12 in. Exposure: sun/pt. shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

Photo unavailable FELICIA amelloides 'San Gabriel'
Blue Marguerite, Blue Daisy

Subshrub: Tolerates coast, drought, wind & poor soil. Native to S. Africa. Tough, easy going, & a profuse bloomer w/ daisy-like flowers. Excellent edger, rock garden, pot, border & cut flower plant. Plants have tiny, stiff hairs, giving it a rough texture. Deadheading promotes new growth, but isn't necessary. Attracts bees & butterflies. Blooms: spring-winter. Color: lavender blue. Ht: 12-36 in. Width: 12-36 in. Exposure: sun/pt. shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

FELICIA amelloides 'Variegata', Blue Marguerite, Blue Daisy FELICIA amelloides 'Variegata'
Blue Marguerite, Blue Daisy

Subshrub: Tolerates coast, drought, wind & poor soil. Native to S. Africa. Tough, easy going, & a profuse bloomer w/ daisy-like flowers. Excellent edger, rock garden, pot, border & cut flower plant. Plants have tiny, stiff hairs and green & white foliage. Deadheading promotes new growth, but isn't necessary. Attracts bees & butterflies. Blooms: spring-winter. Color: sky blue. Ht: 1-3 ft. Width: 1-3 ft. Exposure: sun/pt. shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

FELICIA amelloides Felicity 'Blue', Blue Marguerite, Blue Daisy FELICIA amelloides Felicity 'Blue'
Blue Marguerite, Blue Daisy

Subshrub: Tolerates coast, drought, wind & poor soil. Native to S. Africa. The Felicity series has a controlled growth w/ a well branched habit, blooms earlier & stays in bloom longer than others. Edger, rock garden, pot, border & cut flower plant. Attracts bees & butterflies. Deadheading promotes new growth, but isn't necessary. Blooms: spring-winter. Color: sky blue. Semi-upright. Ht: 10-12 in. Width: 12-16 in. Sun/pt. shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

Photo unavailable 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

FENNEL 'Grosfruchtiger', Heirloom Fennel FENNEL 'Grosfruchtiger'
Heirloom Fennel

Heirloom. Valued for its delicate, feathery fronds & robust, sweet anise flavor. This culinary herb is a nice addition to salads, coleslaw, & dressings. Edible flowers can garnish savory dishes & pairs well with fish, potato, tomato, & beef dishes. Flavor intensifies as plants mature. Attracts pollinators with its golden-yellow flowers. Vigorous. Height: 8-12 in. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. Maturity: 50-60 days. Nonbulbing type. (Foeniculum vulgare 'Grosfruchtiger').

FESTUCA arundinacea 'Glow Sticks', Tall Fescue, Dover Grass, Meadow Fescue FESTUCA arundinacea 'Glow Sticks'
Tall Fescue, Dover Grass, Meadow Fescue

Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Deer & disease resistant. Tolerates heat, humidity, drought, sun or shade. An incredible selection with bright lemon yellow spikelets in mid spring-summer that contrast with the foliage & creates a glowing display. Border, accent, xeriscape, & pot plant. The strong, deep roots don't require regular watering. Ht: 12-18 in. Width: 12-24 in. Flowers: 24-36 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moist/dry. USDA Z3. PP #34,648

FESTUCA californica, California Fescue 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 <.

FESTUCA californica 'Willits' Giant', Giant California Fescue 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 <.

FESTUCA glauca 'Beyond Blue' ('Casca11'), Blue Fescue 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

Photo unavailable 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.

FESTUCA glauca 'Elijah's Blue', Blue Fescue 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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