All Plants (S)

Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Somewhat gopher resistant. California Native. Good for borders, rock gardens and sunny meadows. Bluish green grass-like clumps. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: blue. Height: 6-8 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8.

Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Deer resistant. Fairly drought tolerant. Clay tolerant. Native to California coast. Good for borders, rock gardens and sunny meadows. Suits informal gardens. Bloom color: yellow. Height: 6-12". Width: 6-12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8.

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.

Vine: Semi-evergreen/evergreen. Good cover for fences and arbors. It is okay to cut back severely to prevent tangling. Attracts hummingbirds. Blooms almost year around. Produces black berries in fall. Bloom color: white. Height: to 30 feet. Deer resistant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Drought tolerant. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.

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.

Hardy Perennial that can be grown as an annual. Bright green leaves with contrasting dark maroon stems and veins add color and taste to salads. The leaves have an intense lemony flavor. Best when harvested young. Other uses include: soups, sauces & of course fish, but use sparingly because of the intense flavor. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: moist. (Rumex spp.)

This is a productive variety that is fast growing and high yielding. The semi-savoy leaves are very large, glossy, dark green and have a full, rich flavor. The extra hardy and nutritious leaves are great fresh and cooked. Does well in gardens and containers. Resists bolting and somewhat mildew resistant. Exposure: sun to part shade. Days to maturity: 40. (SPINACIA oleracea 'Butterflay')

Very attractive smooth leaf spinach w/very dk green, oval shaped lvs. Lvs are held upright for ease in harvesting. Fast-growing, tender & mild-tasting-great for salads or smoothies. Slow bolting. High yield potential. Very adaptable variety that is suitable for spring, summer, or fall productions. Resistant to downy mildew. 8-12" x 10-12". Sun to pt shade. (Maturity: 15 days (baby) or 40 days (full size)).

This fast grower is good for fall and early spring harvest. Has attractive dark green, oval, semi-savoy leaves that are slightly puckered at maturity. Nice upright habit which makes it easy to harvest for both baby and full-sized leaves. Great flavor. High resistance to downy mildew. Does well in warm climates. Sun to part shade. (Maturity: 27 days for baby leaves, 37 days for full size)

Large, oval shaped, leaves that are medium green in color. This babyleaf spinach comes with an excellent disease resistance package and offers consistency and uniformity in those times of the season with variable temperatures. (Maturity: 40 days).

Heirloom-Good spring or fall variety. The giant, smooth, med. grn lvs are low in acid, tender & succulent. It is a vigorous producer for high yields of baby leaf or full size lvs that are 10" long & 8" wide. It has a great flavor! It is recommended for fall crops and for overwintering under mulch. Snip the largest leaves with scissors so not to disturb the crown and it will produce for a long time. Sun to part shade. (Maturity: 50 days)

Shrub of the rose family with bronze tipped foliage. Winter deciduous. Deer resistant. Clay tolerant. Good cut flower, border and back ground plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: pink. Height: 3-4 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4.

Shrub of the rose family. Winter deciduous. Deer resistant. Clay tolerant. Good border and back ground plant. Cut stems with blossoms create stunning flower arrangements. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: white. Height: 2-4'. Width: 2-4'. Exposure: sun/light shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4.

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.

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

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.

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.

Perennial: Deer resistant. Good for erosion control. Silky green plumes move w/the slightest breeze. In fall the folg. matures to an attractive golden tan. Heat resistant. Prefers rocky soils but can handle clay. Use as a vertical accent in a mixed border, rock garden, or among shrubs on a hillside. Similar to Mexican Feather Grass but doesn't reseed as much in low water conditions. Blms: ivory. Size: 2-3' x 1-2'. Exp.: full sun/pt. shade.

Perennial: The dainty blossoms rise on airy wands above the fuzzy green foliage. Good border, hanging basket, container, and bedding plant. Can be grown as a houseplant. Mounding and trailing growth habit. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: purple-blue with white eye. Height 8-12". Width: 12-15". Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.