All Plants

Shrub: Evergreen. Tolerant of drought, coast, deer, gophers and fire. Produces masses of dark blue flower spikes that keep its color all season long. It flowers early and re-blooms during the growing season. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: dark blue. Vigorous, compact growth habit. Height: 14 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z5.

Shrub: Evergreen. Tolerant of drought, deer, gophers, fire & coast. Has light green leaves with a camphor-rosemary scent. Good border, container, potpourii & cut flower plant-compact & round. Attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Blooms: spring-summer with "rabbit ear" or pineapple shaped flowers. Blm color: crimson-pink w/pinkish-white ears. Size: 16-24" x 12-18". Exposure: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z8.

Perennial Bulb: Evergreen. Drought toler. Native to S. Africa. Favored by cactus & succulent growers! Dry shade plant used as a small scale ground cover, for cracks in walls, containers or as a houseplant. Fleshy, stalkless, broadly lance-shaped, pointed lvs are mottled silver & olive grn w/dp violet undersides, growing 2-4" long. Dense clusters of tiny, green flowers edged w/wht & prpl stamens appear in spring. Ht: 6-10". Water: dry. Z9.

Heirloom-Originated around 1870. Also called "Giant Musselburh" or "Scotch Flag". Stems grow 10-15" long and about 2-3" in diameter. Delicate onion flavor perfect for soups, stews and salads. Plant for summer or early fall harvest in sun to part shade. Tolerates light frost. (Maturity: 120 days) (Allium ampeloprasum 'Large American Flag')

Perennial Herb: Native to India. The strongly lemon-scented leaves are used in cooking. They are good in stir-fry, with seafood, in soups, curries, sauces, pickles and tea. Cut into pieces before freezing. Grow in garden or in containers. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. Height: 3-5 feet. Width: 3 feet. Protect plant from freezing in winter.

Shrub: Semi-evergreen/Deciduous. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Good border & pot plant. South African native of the mint family. Produces velvety clusters of whorled flowers that are held at the stem tops from summer into fall. Nice cut flower. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom color: dark orange. Height: 3-6'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.

Shrub: Deer resistant. Native to Chile. Large growing shrub with clusters of tubular, deep magenta flowers over fragrant, gray-green leaves. Nice in borders. Bloom time: summer. Height: 5-7 feet. Width: 5 feet. Exposure: full sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8.

Perennial: A low carpet of sometimes aromatic, bronze ferny foliage bears single, buttonlike, almost unnoticable yellow flowers on short stalks in summer. Tolerant of some foot traffic. Perfect for around stepping stones and as a ground cover. H x W 3x3". Full sun to part shade. Moderate water.

Heirloom-This is one of the most tender & delicately flavored leaf lettuces. Easy to grow & quick to mature. It quickly produces a full sized, bt. grn open head w/slightly crinkled lvs. Withstands heat, drought, & lt. frost. Slow to bolt. It is a popular baby leaf variety for a bright green contrast to mixes. Resistant to downy mildew, lettuce drop, white mold, sclerotinia & tip burn. Full sun to part shade. (Maturity: 28 days baby, 45 days full size)

Developed by George Raleigh, Cornell University & AAS Winner in 1963. Soft, buttery-textured leaves enclose a crisp, juicy, loose inner head of blanched, sweet-tasting leaves & the most nutritious of all lettuces. Forms a small 6" fan-shaped rosette, good for salads & lettuce wraps. A "cut & come again," so harvest outer leaves along the way. Sun/part shade. Very heat tolerant. Days to maturity: 28 baby, 46-65 full size. LACTUCA sativa 'Buttercrunch'

A unique, sweet romaine with excellent bolt tolerance. Medium-size, compact romaine is very upright with improved summer performance. Dark green heads have thick leaves with more crunch and sweetness. The plants are harvestable at an earlier stage with a good shelf life-matures 1-2 weeks before other romaines. Use as heads, hearts, sandwich leaves, or "taco boat" wraps. Days to maturity: 45. LACTUCA sativa 'Chalupa'

Uniform, unfussy "iceberg lettuce". Dependably high yields of medium-sized, sweet, tight, glossy green (white-hearted) heads. Quarter it as salad for four and add dressing! Ht: 36-48" x 9-12". Full sun. 57 days. Lactuca sativa 'Crispino'

Austrian Heirloom dating to 1793. Romaine type w/attractive green lvs w/red speckles & streaks. The spots drkn from red to maroon w/age. Has a rich, buttery flavor, upright growth, unique early coloring, & crisp texture that make this an excellent choice for both baby leaf & full-sized heads. Heat tolerant & bolt resistant. Exp.: full sun/light shade. (Maturity: 27 days for baby, 55 for full size) (LACTUCA sativa 'Flashy Trout Back')

This is a very tasty and attractive mix that features a wide variety of lettuces including romaine, lollo, green leaf, red leaf and more. This wonderful blend provides a variety of unique shapes and colors that chefs and gourmands will love! Exposure: sun to part shade. Maturity: 28 days for baby lettuce, 45 days for full size. (LATUCA sativa 'Gourmet Blend')

An easy to grow, tasty dark green-leaf lettuce with smooth ribs. Its tall, erect habit is most impressive! Slightly earlier, larger, and less cupped at the top than other Romaine types. Mild flavor with an attractive semi-savoyed & crisp texture. An industry favorite for its adaptability and dense habit! Slow to bolt. Size: 8-12" x 8-12". Full sun to partial shade. (Maturity: 60 days)

Heirloom-This is a multi-purpose Romaine lettuce that is commonly used for baby leaf lettuce because of its quick growth rate, but it also makes an excellent uniform head. It is upright w/grey-green heads that are 8-12” in height & have slightly savoyed lvs. It has crunchy lvs, crmy wht heart & is vigorous. Tolerant to tip burn & many lettuce diseases. Slow bolting. (Maturity: 28 days baby, 55 full size) (Lactuca sativa ‘Parris Island’)

An heirloom variety that is superb in taste and texture amongst the butterheads. Well-branching. Soft, buttery mid-green hearts are surrounded by red-tinged outer leaves. Heat tolerant. High resistance to tip burn, downy mildew & bacterial rot. Slow to bolt & holds well in the field. Ht: 8". Width: 12". Prefers moist, rich soil. Sun to part shade. (Maturity: 60 days full size) (Lactuca sativa 'Pirat')

This is a high quality red butterhead with incredible flavor & good performance, it is becoming a favorite. Fancy bright red heads make a stunning presentation. It has good resistance to downy mildew, is slow to bolt & holds well in the field. Suitable for spring, summer & fall crops. Sun to part shade. (Maturity: 60 days full size) ( Lactuca sativa 'Red Cross')