All Plants
HYPERICUM inodorum Globo 'Champagne' Globo Series Hypericum, St. Johns Wort Shrub: Deciduous. Tolerates drought, deer and rabbit. The Globo series is bred for big berries and high rust and nematode tolerance. The shiny white berries are a perfect addition to bouquets. Blooms and berries attract bees, birds and other wildlife. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: yellow. Height: 24-28 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. |
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HYPOESTES phyllostachya 'Confetti Compact Mix' Polka Dot Plant, Measles Plant, Flamingo Plant, Freckle Face, Pink Dot Evergreen Subshrub: Tolerates deer, heat, & humidity. Confetti Compact's habit & decorative foliage make it a great choice as an indoor potted plant & as a component in mixed containers. This series works well in containers, baskets, beds, indoors as well as outdoors. The foliage has contrasting dots that splash the foliage. Foliage: a mix of pink, red, green or white. Ht: 4-6 in. Width: 4-6 in. Exposure: sun/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z10-11. |
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HYSSOPUS officinalis Organic Hyssop Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Mint family, w/bright blue-violet flowers. Popular ornamental for the perennial bed w/flower spikes summer-fall. Aromatic. Medicinal uses: tea has a soothing quality, use dried leaves. Use for colds, flu, bronchitis, sore throat, bruises, burns. The fresh leaves & flowers are used fresh as a seasoning. Attracts butterflies. Height: 1.5-2'. Width: 1-1.5'. Sun/light shade. Tolerates some drought, does best w/moderate water. USDA Z3. |
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IMPERATA cylindrica 'Rubra'/ 'Red Baron' Japanese Blood Grass Perennial Grass: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Spreading growth habit. Tolerates light woodland setting. Good in borders, creates a nice look when the sun shines through the rich foliage! The top half of each stem is a rich blood red. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Height: 1-3'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USD Z8. |
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IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie' Sweet Potato Vine Tuberous perennial: Does produce edible tubers but mainly grown for ornamental uses. Has near black foliage & stems w/ trumpet shaped lavender to purple blooms in summer. Attracts hummers. Pot, window box & hanging basket plant. Climbing & vining growth: 6-10" x 18-24". Exposure: sun. Water: mod/dry. Deer & drought tolerant. USDA Z9-12. |
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IPOMOEA batatas 'Margarita' Sweet Potato Vine Tuberous perennial: Does produce edible tubers but mainly grown for ornamental uses. Has heart-shaped chartreuse foliage with trumpet shaped lavender to purple blooms in summer. Attracts hummingbirds. Pot, window box & hanging basket plant. Vigorous & vining: 6-10" x 18-24". Sun. Water: mod/dry. Deer & drough tolerant. USDA Z9-12. |
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IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother' Siberian Iris Perennial: Deciduous. Drought, coast and bog tolerant. Deer resistant. A beardless iris with upright grass-like foliage. Good for borders, accenting and as a cut flower. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: dark blue. Height: 24-42 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z3-9. |
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ISOTOMA axillaris Fizz n Pop 'Glowing Violet' Laurentia Annual: Heat & drought tolerant. Native to Australia. A new series featuring nectar-rich blooms. Petals on the 1œ" flowers are nearly 3 x larger than the straight species. The five-petalled flowers shine iridescent violet-purple w/bright yellow eye atop cut feathery, mid-grn foliage w/ a tight, compact & rounded habit. Slightly fragrant. Good pollinator, container, basket & edging plant for the summer garden. Size: 1' x 1-2'. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. |
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ISOTOMA axillaris Fizz n Pop 'Pretty in Pink' Laurentia Annual: Heat & drought tolerant. Native to Australia. A new series featuring nectar-rich blooms. Petals on the 1œ" flowers are nearly 3 x larger than the straight species. The five-petalled flowers glow hot pink w/bright yellow eye atop cut feathery, mid-grn foliage w/ a tight, compact & rounded habit. Slightly fragrant. Good pollinator, container, basket & edging plant for the summer garden. Size: 1' x 1-2'. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. |
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ISOTOMA fluviatais 'Blue Star Creeper' Perennial: Deer resistant & drought tolerant. A fast growing ground cover that is very easy to grow. Can tolerate heavy foot traffic. Great for pathways, rock walls, around pools, stepping stones, etc. A very good lawn substitute. Foliage: small green leaves. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: light blue. Height: 2-4". Spread: 12-18" Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z6. |
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JAMESBRITTENIA Stardom 'Goldstar' (Sutera cordata) Bacopa Subshrub: Grown as an annual: Heat tolerant. Produces countless 1 flowers that smother the plant making it a big impact in the garden in a small footprint. Good border, container, window box, and hanging basket plant. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: sunny yellow. Height: 6-8 inches. Width: 10-14 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z10. |
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JASMINUM parkeri Dwarf Jasmine Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. A mounding shrub with slender branches that are dark when young. Rock garden or container plant. Attracts hummingbirds. Flowering time: May-June. Bloom color: bright yellow. Height: 12 inches. Width: 24 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7. |
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JUNCUS 'Javelin' Giant Rush Perennial: Evergreen ornamental grass with a stiff, erect habit. Deer, clay, bog and gopher resistant. Attractive grassy leaves emerge lime green in spring, turning bluish-green in color throughout the season. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. Great pond side, border or container plant. Height: 36-48". Width: 18-24". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moist. USDA Z7-9. |
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JUNCUS effusus 'Quartz Creek' Soft Rush (Ornamental Grass) Perennial: Pest & disease free. Narrow, soft, round stems & vertical, upright divergent growth. Medium-green foliage turns yellowish brown after the 1st frost. Flowers are held at stem tips in early summer. Also good for pots & water settings. Tolerates deer, gopher, bog & clay. Height: 15-24". Exposue: sun/part shade. Water: moist. USDA Z4-11. |
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JUNCUS inflexus 'Blue Arrows' Blue Arrows Rush Perennial: Deer, drought & gopher resistant. Narrow straight grey-blue leaves in stiff clumps, ideal for containers to provide structure. Goes perfectly beside a pool, pond, or stream where its reflection captures the mood of an aquatic paradise. Winter interest (regional), colorful/attractive foliage, heat tolerant, low maintenance, frost tolerant. Height: 36". Spread: 12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate-moist. USDA Z5. |
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JUNCUS patens Common Rush, California Rush Perennial: Evergreen ornamental grass with a stiff, erect habit. CA native. Deer, clay, bog and gopher resistant. The thin, upright reeds of striking blue-gray make a distinctive pond side, border or container plant. Great accent foliage. Produces yellow flowers. Height: 2 feet. Width: 2 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moist. USDA Z6-9. |
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JUNCUS patens 'Carman's Gray' Blue or Gray Rush, California Gray Rush Perennial: Evergreen ornamental grass with a stiff, upright habit. Deer and gopher resistant. Clay and bog tolerant. The thin, upright reeds of striking blue-gray make a distinctive pond side, border or container plant. Great accent foliage. Has insignificant brown flowers. Height: 1-2 feet. Width: 2 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moist. USDA Z6-9. |
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JUNCUS patens 'Elk Blue' Blue or Gray Rush, California Gray Rush Perennial: Evergreen ornamental grass with a stiff, upright habit. CA native (Mendocino County). Deer & gopher resistant. Clay & bog tolerant. The thin, upright reeds of striking blue-gray make a distinctive pond side, border or pot plant. Great accent color. Has insignificant brown flowers. Ht: 1-2'. W: 1-2'. Exposure: sun or shade. Water: moist. USDA Z6-9. |
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KALE 'Blue Curled Scotch' (syn. 'Scotch Dwarf Blue Curled', 'Vates') Organic Scotch Kale, Leaf Cabbage Heirloom-dates to the 1700's. More than a garnish-a great superfood for smoothies, salads, microgreens, kale chips, & hearty winter dishes. Compact growth with very tender, large blue-green, crinkled lvs that are very delicious, crunchy, slightly sweet, & nutty. Kale is nutrient dense containing high amounts of antioxidants, iron, calcium, & vit. C, K, & A. Ht: 12-16". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Maturity: 40-55 days. (Brassica oleracea 'Blue Curled Scotch')(syn. 'Dwarf Blue', 'Norfolk') |