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SEMPERVIVUM SuperSemps 'Ruby', Hens and Chicks SEMPERVIVUM SuperSemps 'Ruby'
Hens and Chicks

Perennial Herb: Evergreen. Drought, heat, deer & rabbit tolerant. The SuperSemps series is an amazing collection of plants that quickly grow extra large 8" rosettes. Ruby has dark-maroon foliage that creates a stunning geometric shape. Container, rock garden, poolside and border plant. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: pink. Height: 2-8 inches. Width: 4-8 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z4. PP #33,074

Photo unavailable SENECIO 'Silvery Velvet'

Perennial: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. Easy-to-grow & low maintenance. Showy bedding plant that produces mounds of finely divided silvery wht-folg. Similar to 'Angel Wings' w/ large, fuzzy lvs but has nice leaf ribs & rippled, lobed edges for a greater textural & structural effect. Outstanding in mixed containers, for decks, balconies, patios & borders. Foliage can be used in floral arrangements. Size: 16" x 16". Full sun. Water: mod.

SENECIO 'Winter Whispers' (syn. S. candicans/cineraria 'Winter Whispers'), Dusty Miller, Cineraria SENECIO 'Winter Whispers' (syn. S. candicans/cineraria 'Winter Whispers')
Dusty Miller, Cineraria

Shrub: Tolerates deer and drought. Beautiful, bold silver-gray foliage with lacy, oak-shaped leaves with a felted, wooly texture. Provides a nice color contrast with its texture and play off blooming plants. Nice "moon" garden plant as it "reflects" in moonlight. Nice border, container and houseplant. Upright growth habit. Height: 12 inches. Width: 12-18 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8.

SENECIO candicans 'Angel Wings', SENECIO candicans 'Angel Wings'

Perennial: Deer resistant. A real stand-out! Beautiful bold slvry-wht heart-shaped lvs up to 5” across. Huge velvety lvs are perfectly arranged in a multi-level rosette. Use indoors as well as outdoors. Nice contrast for mixed containers or on a patio or balcony. Size: 10-12" x 10". Water: mod./dry. Exp.: full sun. Although drought tolerant, it does better in rich, well-drained soil w/regular water. USDA Z8. Protect from frost. USPP# #28,830

Photo unavailable SENECIO cephalophorus 'Orange Flame'
Orange Flame, Mountain Fire or Blazin' Glory

Perennial Succulent. Similar to the red blooming Senecio fulgens, and the yellow blooming Senecio cephalophorus, this Senecio has bright orange rosettes with thick rubbery bluish-green waxy foliage. Likes to be in full sun to part shade to full shade. Watering is minimal, drought tolerant. Looks good in rock gardens, pots, and containers. Can also be used as a houseplant. Attracts birds, and butterflies. Height: 12-24". Width: 12-24". USDA Z9.

Photo unavailable SENECIO cephalophorus (syn. KLEINIA cephalophora)
Mountain Fire Senecio

Perennial: Drought tolerant. S. Africa native. Tropical plant with paddle-shaped grayish-green leaves growing in rosettes. Border, container, rock garden and xeriscape plant. Can be grown as a houseplant. Bloom time: fall. Bloom color: reddish-orange. Pom pom shaped flowers appear like fiery balls above the foliage. Clumping, upright growth habit. Height: 12-18 inches. Width: 12-18 inches. Attracts butterflies. Bright indoor light. Sun/part shade outdoors. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z10-11.

SENECIO cineraria 'Silver Gleam' (syn. 'Silvergleam', 'Crushed Velvet'), Dusty Miller, Silver Ragwort SENECIO cineraria 'Silver Gleam' (syn. 'Silvergleam', 'Crushed Velvet')
Dusty Miller, Silver Ragwort

Shrub: Often grown as an annual. Heat and drought tolerant. Showy bedding plant that has elegant and textural foliage. Felted, soft leaves in a silvery shade of gray provide touchable texture. Use as an edging, border plant and in containers. Height: 12-16 inches. Width: 12 inches Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8.

Photo unavailable SENECIO mandraliscae
Blue Chalk Sticks

Perennial: Native to South Africa. Drought tolerant. Spreader that grows 3-4" long, slender blue-grey pencil-like fleshy leaves. Small white flowers in mid-summer. Forms a dense mat with leaves angled upward from the ground providing great texture and color. Good ground cover or container or accent plant. Size: 2' x 2-3'. Water: moderate/dry. Exposure: sun. USDA Z10-11.

Photo unavailable SENECIO peregrinus 'String of Dolphins'

Houseplant: Hybrid of S. rowleyanus and S. articulatus, this rare and popular hybrid has gray green leaves that look like dolphins leaping off the plant! With proper care, it can send up bloom stalks with pompom-like clusters of tiny white flowers. Cannot tolerate frost/freezing temps. Drought tolerant. Water: moderate when top soil is dry. Soil: good drainage. For a full pod of “dolphins”, prune the stems regularly and replant the cuttings.

Photo unavailable SENECIO rowleyanus 'Marble'

Succulent & Houseplant. Commonly know as the variegated String of Pearls. Native to South Africa. Great for a specimen collection, succulent garden, or in a hanging basket. Drought, deer, and rabbit tolerant. Prefers a sandy soil. Part shade outdoors and bright light indoors. Size: 1-2' x 1-2'. Water: moderate/ dry. Be careful to not overwater, expressive plant that shows you when it needs water by slightly shriveling. Not cold hardy so bring inside if you are in an exposed area. Z9.

Photo unavailable SENECIO serpens
Blue Chalk Sticks

Perennial: Native to South Africa. Drought & heat tolerant. Spreader that grows short 1-2" long, slender powdery blue-grey pencil-like fleshy leaves. Small white flowers in mid-summer. Forms a dense mat with leaves angled upward from the ground providing great texture and color. Attractive ground cover for warm sunny hillsides & yards. Provide year round interest, taking on purple tints in extreme heat & sun exposure. Size: 1' x 2-3'. Water: dry. Exp.: sun. USDA Z10.

SESLERIA 'Brushstrokes', Moor Grass SESLERIA 'Brushstrokes'
Moor Grass

Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Drought, deer & bog tolerant. From John Greenlee & part of the Greenlee Meadow Collection. Border, rock garden & ground cover plant. Wide 1/4 inch foliage has wide silvered backs, giving a semi-silver cast to the clumps. Taller & larger creamy white flowers can vary by site but can get 24-30 in tall. Blooms spring-summer. Attracts butterflies. Habit is vigorous, dense & weed proof. Exposure: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. USDA Z4. PPAF

Photo unavailable SESLERIA 'Campo De Azul'
Blue Moor Grass

Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Drought, deer & bog tolerant. Very blue-green upright, stiff foliage forms a large expanding clump. Excellent massed, plant on 2' centers. Border, rock garden & ground cover plant. Blooms spring-summer w/blackish purple panicles aging to tan/silver-white. Attracts butterflies. Habit is vigorous, dense & weed-proof, 18-24" x 18-24”, flowers to 36”. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5

SESLERIA 'Greenlee Hybrid', Greenlee Moor Grass SESLERIA 'Greenlee Hybrid'
Greenlee Moor Grass

Perennial Grass Evergreen Presumed to be a hybrid between Sesleria caerulia & Sesleria autumnalis. Blue-tinged green blades bear a likeness to Sesleria caerulia but are longer, while the blooms resemble those of Sesleria autumnalis, except for being thicker & more elongated & turning a purplish brown hue when mature. Blm time: spring/summer. Sun/part shade. Water moderate Ht 1ft Width 1-2 ft USDA Z4-10.

SESLERIA autumnalis, Autumn Moor Grass SESLERIA autumnalis
Autumn Moor Grass

Perennial Grass: Semi-evergreen. Drought, deer and bog tolerant. Has lime-green foliage with tan floweiring racemes in late summer and fall. Good border, rock garden and ground cover plant. Tolerates root competition from woody plants. Non invasive. Height: 20". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4-10.

Photo unavailable SESLERIA caerulea
Blue Moor Grass

Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Drought, deer & bog tolerant. 2-toned foliage-dark green on top & silver blue underneath. Border, rock garden & ground cover plant. Blooms spring-summer w/blackish purple panicles aging to tan. Attracts butterflies. Habit is vigorous, dense & weed-proof, 6-12" x 6-12", flowers to 20". Sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4-10.

Photo unavailable SHISO 'Red'
Shiso, Perilla

Asian culinary herb with a unique aroma and reddish-purple color. The oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges have a minty, basil-like flavor with hints of clove and cumin. Used in Asian cooking, sushi, and salad mix. Pairs well with fish, rice, noodles, and cucumbers. Used in pickled plums, ginger, and to color foods. The stems and seeds can be used. The leaves can albo be salted or used for juice. Maturity: 80-85 days. Perilla frutescens 'Red'

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