All Plants

Deciduous shrub with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of small fragrant flowers. Resistant to oak root fungus and deer. Good border and container plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: red purple to deep pink. Size: 4-6' x 4-6'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8.

Shrub: Deer and gopher resistant. Evergreen perennial with heath-like leaves that are fragrant when brushed. Carries tiny flowers from spring-summer. Nice cut flower. Good for borders, banks or hillsides. Bloom color: light pink. Size: 1.5' x 4'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. (syn. 'Pacific Gold' or 'Sunset Gold')

Perennial treated as an Annual: This vegetatively propagated coleus is bred for SUN tolerance, better foliage, ease in growing & less blooms than the seed types of the past. Great for beds, borders & containers. Thrives in moist spots in moist, rich well-draining soil. Dark puple leaves. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. Height: 10-14". Exposure: sun/shade. Deer resistant. USDA Z10.

Perennial treated as an annual: Deer resistant. A vigorous, robust grower that is extremely heat tolerant. Great for beds, borders, ground cover, and various kinds of containers for instant color. Foliage: burgundy edged in gold. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: lavender. Height: 12-24 inches. Width: 15-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Thrives in moist spots, rich well-draining soil. USDA Z10-11.

Perennial treated as an annual: Deer resistant. Tolerates heat and humidity. An award winner. Great for beds, borders, ground cover, and various kinds of containers for instant color. Foliage: chartreuse and golden yellow with maroon highlights. The colors and patterns vary, adding additional interest. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: lavender. Height: 12-24 inches. Width: 12-24 inches. Exposure: sun/shade. Thrives is moist spots, rich well-draining soil. USDA Z10-11.

Perennial treated as an annual: Deer resistant. The Colissima Series tolerates heat and humidity, are easy to grow, and low maintenance. Great for beds, borders, ground cover, & various kinds of containers for instant color. Foliage: heavily serrated peach leaves with cream and green edges. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: blue purple. Exposure: part shade/shade. Thrives in moist spots, rich well-draining soil. USDA Z10-11.

Perennial treated as an Annual: This vegetatively propagated coleus is bred for SUN tolerance, better foliage, growing ease & less blooms than the seed types of the past. Great for pots & borders where it brings instant color. The foliage is orange red w/ a chartreuse edge. Upright growth, 12-18". Sun/shade. Deer resistant. USDA Z10.

Heirloom-Collards are the soul food of the South! An improved selection of 'Vates'. Champion is flavorful and stays fresh for 2 weeks or more! Smooth, dark green leaves "lay out" in habit and have a mild cabbage-like flavor. Very high yielding. This trusted variety is disease and frost tolerant. Vigorous and bolt resistant. Height: 24-36 inches. Days to maturity: 70-75. (BRASSICA oleracea 'Champion').

Herbaceous perennial native to Europe. Used as a topical to treat skin irritations, cuts, sprains and swelling. Beautiful in any garden with long oval shaped fuzzy leaves topped with a purple bell shaped flower. Height: 3-4'. Bloom time: May-September. USDA Z9. Please note: Comfrey should not be taken internally as, even in small doses over time, it can be harmful.

Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Fire retardant. Evergreen plant with funnel-shaped flowers. Rock garden, border and container plant. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: white (rarely pink) with yellow throat. Size: 2-4' x 2-3'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8. (Sunset zones, 7-9, 14-24)

Perennial: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. A compact form of the species. Creates a low, trailing mat of round green leaves, bearing a long display of funnel-shaped lavender blue flowers. Excellent for rock gardens or edging, particularly in hot sunny areas. Also good container, hanging basket or ground cover plant. Combines nicely w/Helianthemum & Cerastium. Attracts hummingbirds. Blm time: summer-fall. Size: 8" x 12". Exp.: sun/light shade. Water: mod. USDA Z8.

Perennial: Fire retardant. Rock garden, container, hanging basket and ground cover plant. Combines nicely with Helianthemum and Cerastium. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: lavender blue. Size: 1' x 3'. Exposure: sun or light shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8.

Shrub or Small Tree: Evergreen. Deer and coast tolerant. Good border, rock garden, hedge and container plant. A New Zealand native with dramatic glossy golden foliage that turns to rich orange with pink-red shades. Insignificant flowers. Tolerates trimming and clipping. Size: 4-5' x 3-4'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z8.

Shrub: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. This is a new clump forming Cordyline. Tight dense habit, similar to a Phormium. Great container plant. Foliage color: weeping burgundy. Established plants have fragrant white flowers in summer. Garden size: 3' x 3'. Exposure: sun/light shade. Prefers good drainage. Fairly drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. USDA Z8. PPAF

Subtropical Tree: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. A stunning indoor, patio or tripical garden specimen with shiny purple-black leaves. Provides nice contrast with light colored walls and bright colored foliage plants. Long, strappy leaves are 2 inches wide and 18 inches long and arch to create a fountain-like look. Drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. Bloom color: violet. Ht: 3-8 feet. Width: 2-3 feet. Exposure: part shade. Protect from frost. USDA Z9-11.

Subtropical Tree: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. Colorful, weeping, strap-like variegated foliage. Young leaves are a mix of pink on red that deepen in color as the leaves mature. Great border, bedding and container plant. Blooms: insignificant, white. Height: 6-8 feet. Width: 4-5 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Prefers good drainage. Drought tolerant but is lusher with regular water. Water: moderate. USDA Z8. PP #26,154

Subtropical Tree: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Coastal tolerant. A stunning indoor, patio or tropical garden specimen w/rich purple-black leaves that have a slight metallic sheen. Provides superb contrast w/light colored walls & bright-colored foliage plants. Flat, strappy leaves are shorter offering more compact growth. Does not flower. Drought tolerant but is lusher w/regular water. Size: 4-5' x 1.5'. Exp.: pt shade. Protect from frost. USPP#19,825

Subtropical tree: Evergreen. Deer and rabbit resistant. Beautiful variegated green leaves streaked heavily with cream and white, as leaves mature they become flushed with chocolate purple and deep red. Good border, container and houseplant. Bloom color: white, pink. Ht: 18-24 inches. Width 12-18 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9