All Plants
CEANOTHUS x 'Emerisa's Gem' Carmel Creeper, Californian Lilac Shrub: Evergreen, deer, drought, coast, gopher & fire tolerant. A selection we found and named. It has glossy dark green leaves edged in yellow w/clusters of pale blue flowers in spring. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Approximate size: 1' x 8-10'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Part shade in hot climates is best to prevent foliage from burn. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8. |
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CELERY 'Tango' Organic Celery An early, heavy yielder w/exceptionally smooth stalks. Each stalk is tender, sweet & never stringy. Greatly improved variety, easy to grow & comes in 2 weeks earlier than most varieties. The self-branching stalks have a big celery crunch w/apple green tops that are 18-20 tall. It is more tolerant of less than ideal conditions than other varieties. Plant in sun/part shade. (Maturity: 55-85 days)(Apium graveolens Tango). |
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CELOSIA argentea var. cristata 'Chief Mix' Cockscomb, Crested Cockscomb Annual: The blooms resemble the comb on a rooster. The plants are sturdy and uniform with strong stems that hold large 4-6" flowers that are great fresh or dried. A cut bouquet favorite! Use in beds, borders, containers and as an accent plant. Bloom color: assorted mix of gold, rose, persimmon, and red shades. Height: 36-40 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. |
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CENTAUREA 'Silver Feather' Cornflowers Perennial: Drought & clay tolerant. Deer resistant. Large bristly flowers contrast beautifuly against fabulous frosted silver foliage. The unique "shingled" buds grow into showy flowers that are unusually lacy, giving them an exquisitely delicate appearance. Good cut & dried flower, border & rock garden plant. Attracts bees & butterflies. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: lilac pink. Size: 12-18" x 18-24". Exp.: sun. Water: moderate/dry. Z3. |
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CENTAUREA cyanus 'Polka Dot' Bachelor Buttons Hardy annual. Easy to grow. Brought to America in the 17th century. Tall plants produce lots of purple, red, blue, white & pink flowers. Suitable for beds and borders, flower mixtures, and pollinator gardens. Flower petals are edible.. Attracts bees, butterflies and birds. Bloom time: spring-fall. Exposure: sun. Height: 18-24". Water: moderate. |
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CENTAUREA montana 'Amethyst Dream' Bachelor's Button, Cornflower, Basket Flower Perennial: Drought & clay tolerant. Deer resistant. Unique shingled buds grow into showy flowers that are unusually lacy, giving them an exquisitely delicate appearance. The centers are reddish. Good cut & dried flower, border & rock garden plant. Attracts bees & butterflies. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: amethyst purple. Size: 1.5-2' x 1.5-2'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3. USPP#20,781. |
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CENTAUREA montana 'Amethyst in Snow' Bachelor's Button, Cornflower, Basket Flower Perennial: Drought & clay tolerant. Deer resistant. Unique shingled buds grow into showy flowers that are unusually lacy, giving them an exquisitely delicate appearance. Unique color combination of satiny wht petals surrounding a dp royal prpl cntr. Good cut & dried flower, border & rock garden plant. Attracts bees & butterflies. Blm time: spring-summer. Size: 1.5-2' x 1.5-2'. Exp.: sun. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z3. USPP#18,284. |
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CENTRANTHUS ruber Valerian or Jupiter's Beard Perennial: Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Showy plant for borders, walls or bank plantings. Attracts butterflies, bees and insects. Fragrant flowers. Good cut flower. Re-seeds. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: red. Height: 1.5-3 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8. |
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CENTRANTHUS ruber 'Albus' Valerian or Jupiter's Beard Perennial: Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Showy plant for borders, walls or bank plantings. Attracts butterflies, bees and insects. Fragrant flowers. Good cut flower. Re-seeds. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: white. Height: 1.5-3 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8. |
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CERASTIUM tomentosum Snow-in-Summer Perennial: Deer resistant. Drought and coast tolerant. Fire retardant. Good for rock walls, rock gardens, edges and as a ground cover. Tolerates poor, dry soil. Very fine silver foliage. Free flowering. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: white. Mat forming. Height: 6-8". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z4. |
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CERATOSTIGMA plumbaginoides Dwarf Plumbago, Leadwort Subshrub: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Drought, coast & clay tolerant. Ground cover, rock garden & border plant. Foliage turns to red in autumn, nice fall color. Cut back each winter. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: intense blue. Size: 8-18" x 24". Sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. Sunset zones 2-9, 14-24. USDA Z5. (syn. PLUMBAGO larpentae). |
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CERATOSTIGMA willmottianum Chinese Plumbago Shrub: Deer resistant. Drought and coast tolerant. Deciduous rock garden & border plant. Foliage turns to yellow/red in winter. Similiar to C. griffithii but leaves are more diamond shaped. Cut back each winter. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: bright blue. Size: 2-4' x 2-4'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z7. |
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CEROPEGIA woodii The String of Hearts, Rosary Vine, Sweetheart Vine Houseplant: The delicate heart-shaped foliage and trailing vines can reach 12' long in its natural environment. Foliage: green with a silvery speckled sheen. Exposure: indirect light. Water: moderate-dry. The plant experiences winter dormancy so water only when the soil is dry. Be sure to dust the leaves for proper photosynthesis ability. |
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CEROPEGIA woodii 'Silver' (syn. C. linearis subsp. woodii 'Silver') Silver String of Hearts, Rosary Vine Evergreen Vining Succulent: Trailing plant with gray-green, heart shaped leaves w/a silvery-white sheen on long, reddish-brown vines. Good in containers, hanging baskets, & as a houseplant. Blooms: 1" Chinese lantern like pink blooms. Height: 1". Length: vines 2-3' or more. Exposure: bright indoor light, filtered/partial sun, partial shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. |
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CHAMAEMELUM nobile Chamomile Evergreen perennial: Deer, drought & clay tolerant. Good ground cover, border, rock garden, border and edging plant. Can use as a lawn substitute if mowed or sheared. Foliage is very fragrant when crushed. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: yellow, summer. Size: 3-12" x 12". Sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8 or <. (syn. ANTHEMIS nobilis) |
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CHAMAEMELUM nobile 'Flore Pleno' Double-flowered Chamomile Evergreen perennial: Deer, drought & clay tolerant. Good ground cover, border, rock garden, pot & edging plant. Can use as a lawn substitute if mowed or sheared. Foliage is very fragrant when crushed. Blooms: double white, summer. Attracts butterflies. Size: 3-12" x 12". Sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8 or <. (syn. ANTHEMIS nobilis 'Flore Pleno') |
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CHAMAEMELUM nobile 'Treneague' Chamomile Evergreen perennial: Deer, clay & drought tolerant. This is the non-flowering variety. Good ground cover, rock garden, border, pot & edging plant. Can use as a lawn substitute. Foliage has a very sweet fragrance when crushed or walked on. Size: 3-12" x 12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8 or <. (syn. ANTHEMIS nobilis 'Treneague'). |
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CHAMOMILE 'German' Organic Chamomile Chamomile leaves and flowers may be used fresh or dried and are best when picked the day they open. Flowers can be picked for several months. Leaving the last flowers to set seed usually allows the plant to self sow the next year. Annual Herb. Height: 8-24. Width: 6-12. Bloom time: late spring. Bloom color: white with yellow center. Exposure: sun to part shade. (Matricaria recutita syn. M. chamomilla, Chamomilla recutita) |