HERBACEOUS PLANTS (updated 2 April, 2008)

The U.C. Riverside Botanic Gardens 35th Annual
SPRING PLANT SALE

Public Sale Saturday, April 5, 12 noon to 5 pm and Sunday, April 6, 9 am to 3 pm



KEY TO THE CODES AT END OF THE PLANT DESCRIPTIONS:

H* - attracts Hummingbirds
B* - attracts Butterflies or feeds butterfly larvae
W* - Water efficient/drought tolerant plants
C* - California native plant or derivative
F* - especially good cut Flower or cut Foliage
S* - fragrant flowers ("S" for Scented)

The number of plants we expect to have available at the sale appears in brackets at the end of the plant description.

Achillea 'Cerise Queen', "COMMON YARROW" - Tough, water-efficient perennial w/ flat-topped clusters of long-lasting, deep rose pink flowers above low, ferny, aromatic foliage mass. [7] (B*W*F*)

Achillea 'Royal Tapestry', "COMMON YARROW" - Tough, water-efficient perennial w/ flat-topped clusters of long-lasting flowers opening deep lavender & aging to white, above a low, ferny, aromatic foliage mass. [32] (B*W*F*)

Acinos alpinus, "ROCK-THYME" - Choice, mat-forming perennial w/ half-inch, rounded leaves arranged closely along the stems & 3/4 in., two-lipped, red-violet flowers w/ white markings in summer; needs good drainage. [12] (B*)

Agapanthus 'Ellamae', "LILY-OF-THE-NILE" - A robust, dark flowered form of this popular & useful landscape favorite w/ strap-shaped leaves & long-stalked, 8 in., ball-like clusters of extra large, dark blue flowers over long summer season. [20] (H*B*W*F*)

Agapanthus orientalis, "LILY-OF-THE-NILE" - Full-sized, popular & useful landscape favorite w/ strap-shaped leaves & long-stalked, 8 in., ball-like clusters of blue flowers over long summer season. [27/11/6] (H*B*W*F*)

Agapanthus orientalis 'Tinker Bell', "LILY-OF-THE-NILE" - Dwarf, variegated selection of this landscape favorite w/ strap-shaped leaves handsomely margined creamy white & long-stalked, ball-like clusters of blue flowers in summer. [6] (H*B*W*F*)

Agastache foeniculum, "ANISE HYSSOP" - Salvia-like perennial w/ a compact basal clump of licorice-scented leaves & slender stemmed, "shish-kabob" spikes of small, lilac blue flowers in summer/fall. [20] (B*)

Albuca crinifolia, "ALBUCA" - Evergreen perennial w/ green, above-ground bulb, long, strap-shaped leaves & tall, upright spikes of white flowers w/ a green stripe on each petal. [20] (W*)

Alcea rosea 'Nigra', "BLACK HOLLYHOCK" - Striking form of this easy, old-fashioned favorite perennial w/ bold foliage & tall spires of cup-shaped, single, deep maroon, nearly black flowers. [98] (H*B*)

Alstroemeria 'Dwarf Red', "PERUVIAN LILY" - Long-blooming perennial w/ leafy, long-stemmed clusters of lily-like flowers in red w/ darker markings; excellent cutflower. [6] (H*W*F*)

Alstroemeria 'Meyer Hybrids', "PERUVIAN LILY" - Long-blooming perennial w/ leafy, long-stemmed clusters of lily-like flowers in shades of pink & lavender w/ darker markings; excellent cutflower. [72] (H*W*F*)

Amaryllis belladonna, "NAKED LADY" - Easy, drought tolerant bulb w/ strap-shaped leaves in winter & deliciously fragrant, powder-puff pink, lily-like flowers on 3-ft. stalks in summer. [9] (H*W*F*S*)

Aquilegia chrysantha, "GOLDEN COLUMBINE" - Easy, Southwest native w/ handsome, airy, gray green foliage & tall, branching sprays of nodding, long-spurred, yellow flowers adored by hummingbirds; reseeds freely. [9] (H*F*)

Aquilegia dichroa, "PORTUGUESE COLUMBINE" - Pretty perennial w/ airy, blue-green leaves made up of many, rounded leaflets & branching sprays of nodding, long-spurred, blue purple & white flowers; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*F*)

Aquilegia formosa, "WESTERN COLUMBINE" - Calif. native perennial w/ handsome, much divided, airy foliage & tall, branching sprays of nodding, orange-red, spurred flowers adored by hummingbirds; spreads readily by seed. [20] (H*C*F*)

Armeria 'Joystick Lilac', "SEA PINK" - Water efficient perennial forming a spreading mat of narrow leaves & extra long-stalked, ball-shaped clusters of small, lavender-pink flowers much of year; butterfly favorite. [17] (B*W*C*F*)

Armeria 'Nifty Thrifty', "SEA PINK" - Water efficient perennial forming a tight, spreading mat of narrow green leaves edged yellow, & long-stalked clusters of dark pink flowers spring to summer; butterfly favorite. [18] (B*W*C*F*)

Artemisia vulgaris 'Oriental Limelight', "WORMWOOD" - Spreading, woody perennial to 2+ ft. high w/ finely cut, green leaves handsomely variegated yellow & gold; clusters of small, white flowers in summer; can be invasive. [13] (W*)

Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold', "BLOODFLOWER" - Fast-growing, evergreen perennial w/ wand-like stems topped w/ striking clusters of yellow-orange, waxy flowers over long summer/fall season; butterfly favorite. [11] (B*)

Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri', "SPRENGER ASPARAGUS" - Easiest of perennials for landscape or container; w/ arching or trailing branches & fluffy clusters of bright green, shiny, needlelike "leaves"; tiny white, fragrant flowers & red berries. [7] (F*S*)

Aster ericoides 'Monte Cassino', "MONTE CASSINO" - Evergreen perennial w/ small, slender leaves & tall, leafy, branched flower stalks w/ many, small white daisy flowers over long summer/fall season; popular florist's "filler." [20] (B*F*)

Aster oblongifolius 'Dream of Beauty', "FRAGRANT ASTER" - Adaptable herbaceous perennial w/ gray-green foliage & long-stemmed, pink daisy flowers w/ many slender rays & burnt orange centers in late summer. [24/9] (B*F*)

Asteriscus maritimus, "GOLD COIN" - Water-efficient, compact, shrubby perennial to 4 ft. wide w/ silvery green leaves & 2-in., yellow, daisy flowers produced over long spring to fall season. [25] (B*W*)

Babiana 'Blue Gem', "BABOON FLOWER" - Pretty, summer-dormant freesia relative w/ tightly pleated, strap-shaped leaves & pretty, dark blue-purple, funnel-shaped flowers in spring; summer dry. [25] (H*W*F*)

Begonia 'Hildegard's Richmondensis', "BEGONIA" - Easy, shrubby begonia w/ succulent stems, shiny, bronzy, ruffled leaves & clusters of rosy pink flowers w/ yellow centers over much of year; flowers edible. [4]

Berlandiera lyrata, "CHOCOLATE DAISY" - Texas native perennial to 3 ft. tall w/ light yellow daisy flowerheads w/ reddish-brown centers; flowers deliciously chocolate scented. [15/5] (B*W*S*)

Beschorneria yuccoides, "BESCHORNERIA" - Unusual stemless yucca relative w/ soft, spineless, sword-shaped leaves & thick, coral-pink spikes bearing green and red, bell-shaped flowers in summer; hummingbird favorite. [7] (H*W*)

Bouteloua gracilis, "BLUE GRAMMA GRASS" - Small, Calif. native, clumping grass w/ slender, light gray-green leaves & distinctive, comb-like flower heads that emerge silvery, turn purple. [9] (W*C*F*)

Bravoa geminiflora, "TWIN-FLOWERED BRAVOA" - Uncommon Mexican perennial w/ clumps of strap-shaped, bright green, arching leaves & tall spikes of orange-red, tubular flowers in late summer; hummingbird favorite. [11] (H*F*)

Bulbine frutescens, "STALKED BULBINE" - Water-efficient groundcover w/ narrow, succulent leaves & many spikes of clear lemon yellow, starburst flowers over long season; "bulletproof" according to The So. Calif. Gardener. [20] (B*W*)

Bulbine 'Hallmark', "ORANGE BULBINE" - Water-efficient groundcover perennial from S. Africa w/ tight mat of narrow, succulent leaves & spikes of orange & yellow, starburst flowers over long season. [6] (H*B*W*)

Bulbinella robusta, "BULBINELLA" - Clumping South African perennial w/ strap-shaped leaves & poker-like spikes of glowing yellow, bell-shaped flowers in winter; fine cut flower; best dry in summer. [25] (H*W*F*)

Calocephalus brownii, "CUSHION BUSH" - Water efficient, shrubby perennial w/ wiry stems & tiny leaves; makes tight, silvery-white mound w/ 1/2 in., golden button flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [9] (B*W*F*)

Canna (Jack's yellow), "CANNA" - Easiest of perennials w/ bold, tropical-looking bright green leaves topped by large clusters of exotic, multipetaled, bright yellow flowers over long summer season. [17] (H*)

Carex comans 'Amazon Mist', "NEW ZEALAND HAIR SEDGE" - Exceptionally fine textured, grass-like perennial from New Zealand forming dense, clumps of thread-like, silvery green leaves a foot or more long w/ "pigtail" tips. [8]

Carex comans 'Red', "NEW ZEALAND HAIR SEDGE" - Exceptionally fine textured, grass-like perennial from New Zealand forming dense, clumps of thread-like, trailing, red-tinted leaves a foot or more long w/ "pigtail" tips. [32]

Carex dipsacea, "AUTUMN SEDGE" - Grass-like perennial forming handsome 2-2.5 ft. clumps of slender leaves that emerge shiny green then turn coppery- brown, then intense orange. [25]

Carex glauca, "BLUE SEDGE" - Grass-like perennial spreading slowly to form turf of narrow, blue-gray leaves; filler or small scale lawn substitute that takes light traffic; established plants water efficient. [20]

Carex tumulicola, "BERKELEY SEDGE" - Versatile, fine textured, grass-like perennial forming fountain-like clumps of slender leaves; for sun or shade, much to moderate water; can spread by seed. [9] (C*)

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight', "BLUE MIST" - Deciduous, shrubby perennial w/ silvery foliage & fluffy clusters of deep blue flowers w/ conspicuous protruding stamens produced over long summer season; butterfly favorite. [20] (B*)

Catananche caerulea 'Amor Blue', "CUPID'S DART" - Pretty, European perennial forming clumps of gray-green, grassy foliage to 1 ft. tall, & long-stemmed, silver-bracted, lavender-blue flowers over long summer season. [15] (B*F*)

Centratherum punctatum, "MANAOS BEAUTY" - Uncommon, shrubby perennial w/ soft, deliciously scented, toothed leaves & purple, thistle-like flowers over long summer/fall season. [6] (B*F*)

Centranthus ruber, "RED VALERIAN" - Old fashioned favorite -- a tough, water efficient, semi-shrubby perennial w/ gray-green leaves & tall-stemmed, fluffy clusters of tiny, rose pink flowers over long spring/summer season. [20] (B*W*F*)

Cerastium tomentosum 'Silver Chiffon', "SNOW-IN-SUMMER' - Small-scale groundcover perennial forming a low mat to 3 ft, across of silvery, woolly foliage & covered w/ dainty, white, funnel-shaped flowers in late spring/early summer. [32] (B*W*)

Chrysanthemum maximum 'Snow Lady', "SHASTA DAISY" - Dwarf form of this easy perennial w/ a deep-green foliage mat & 2.5-in., white daisy flowers w/ yellow centers in summer; good in low borders, containers or as a cutflower. [13/10] (B*F*)

Chrysanthemum parthenium 'Aureum', "GOLDEN FEVERFEW" - Old fashioned favorite perennial w/ aromatic, scalloped, chartreuse green foliage & branching sprays of dainty, white yellow-centered daisies in summer; reseeds freely. [32] (B*F*)

Chrysocephalum apiculatum 'Silver and Gold', "COMMON EVERLASTING" - Low perennial spreading to 2-3 ft. w/ gray, felty, lance-shaped leaves & branching clusters of rich golden yellow, button-like flower heads from spring to fall. [25] (B*w*)

Conoclinium greggii 'Boothill', "WEST TEXAS MIST FLOWER" - Heat-loving, mounding perennial w/ delicate, ferny, dark green leaves & fluffy, lavender-blue, ageratum-like flowers clusters over long spring to fall season; freezes back but recovers at 5 degrees F. [20] (B*W*)

Convolvulus sabatius, "GROUND MORNING GLORY" - Spreading, evergreen perennial w/ soft, gray-green leaves & 2-in., lavender-blue, funnel-shaped flowers over long summer/fall season (=C. mauritanicus). [8/31] (W*)

Cotula (Oscar Clarke), "BRASS BUTTONS" - Spreading perennial w/ silky stems, soft, gray green, feathery leaves & long stalked, yellow, button-like flower heads over a long summer season. [16/14/12] (B*)

Crinum moorei, "CRINUM LILY" - Easy, evergreen perennial forming a large, handsome rosette of bold foliage & long-stalked clusters of large, lily-like, pink flowers over long spring/summer season. [6] (F*)

Crocosmia 'Emberglow', "CROCOSMIA" - Easy-to-grow gladiolus relative forming fans of sword-shaped leaves & 1-sided spikes of bright yellow, funnel-shaped flowers produced in summer; hummingbird favorite. [13/6] (H*F*)

Cymbopogon citratus, "LEMON GRASS" - Long-time Riverside resident forming clumps of handsome, sea-green leaves that are deliciously lemon scented; popular in southeast Asian cooking & herb teas (culinary, aromatic, ornamental). [27/6]

Cyrtanthus falcatus hybrid, "FIRE LILY" - Choice, S. African bulb evergreen, leathery, strap-shaped leaves & long-stemmed clusters of long-lasting, trumpet-shaped, waxy, orange-red flowers in summer. [3] (H*F*S*)

Dahlia coccinea hybrids (regal reds), "DAHLIA" - Bushy perennial from tubers; large, dark, divided leaves & red to dark red, yellow-centered flowers over a long summer to fall season; good cutflower & hummingbird favorite. [10/4] (H*F*)

Dahlia imperialis, "TREE DAHLIA" - Dramatic, herbaceous perennial to 10+ ft. in bloom w/ thick, bamboo-like stems topped by huge, branching sprays of 4-in., lavender flowers in fall; protect from wind. [25/13] (H*F*)

Dahlia 'Timothy Hammett', "SHRUB DAHLIA" - Fast-growing, shrubby perennial to 6 ft. tall with thick stems; the lavender flowers with yellow centers can appear from early spring to late fall, peaking in fall; evergreen in mild climates. [15] (H*F*)

Dalea capitata 'Sierra Gold', "SIERRA GOLD DALEA" - Water efficient, groundcover w/ aromatic, ferny foliage & dainty spike-like clusters of yellow, pea-shaped flowers in spring & fall; lemon-scented foliage is rabbit resistant. [25] (B*W*)

Dampiera diversifolia, "KANGAROO LOBELIA" - Prostrate Aust. perennial w/ narrow, shiny leaves & carpeted w/ 1/2 in., blue-violet flowers w/ yellow markings; good small-scale groundcover; needs good drainage. [9] (B*)

Dichondra argentea, "SILVER DICHONDRA" - Relative of "lawn" dichondra forming spreading mats of small, long-stalked, nearly round, silky silver leaves; good drainage/moderate irrigation; landscape or containers. [10]

Dietes grandiflora, "FORTNIGHT LILY" - Tough & reliable landscape plant w/ fans of stiff, evergreen, swordlike leaves & white, iris-like flowers w/ yellow markings born over long season; reblooms from old stems. [16] (W*)

Dymondia margaretae, "SILVER CARPET" - Incredibly tight, spreading mat of gray-green foliage to 2-3 in. tall w/ yellow, gazania-like flowers in summer; excellent between pavers & can take some traffic. [11] (B*W*)

Echium wildprettii, "TOWER OF JEWELS" - Spectacular, biennial; first year forming a rosette of bristly leaves; second year it becomes a 6-10 ft. tall, 1 ft. wide cone of rose red flowers, before setting seed & dying. [13] (H*B*W*)

Epilobium 'Bowman's #1', "CALIFORNIA-FUCHSIA" - Upright, drought tolerant perennial w/ narrow, olive green leaves & red-orange, tubular flowers in summer/fall when few other Calif. natives bloom; good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*B*W*C*F*)

Epilobium 'Chaparral Silver', "CALIFORNIA-FUCHSIA" - Drought tolerant, spreading perennial w/ narrow, silvery leaves & scarlet, tubular flowers in summer & fall when few other Calif. natives bloom; needs good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*C*F*)

Erigeron karvinskianus 'Spindrift', "SANTA BARBARA DAISY" - More compact & tame version of this easy-to-grow perennial native to Mexico, w/ 1 in., toothed leaves, & an abundance of 3/4 in., dainty white daisies tinged pink; blooms from early summer to fall. [10] (B*W*)

Eriogonum elongatum, "LONGSTEM BUCKWHEAT" - California & local native perennial w/ gray-felty leaves & wand-like, "shish-kebob," flower stems bearing intermittant, fluffy clusters of tiny white to pink flowers; butterfly favorite. [20] (B*W*C*)

Euphorbia characias 'Tasmanian Tiger', "VARIEGATED SPURGE" - Shrubby perennial w/ narrow, gray-green leaves strikingly edged white & long-lasting, compact clusters of chartreuse & white flower heads in late winter/early spring. [30] (W*)

Euphorbia mellifera, "HONEY SPURGE" - Striking poinsettia relative w/ thick stems, bold, apple green leaves w/ a creamy midrib, the stems topped w/ golden tan, honey-scented flower clusters in summer; needs good drainage. [4] (S*)

Fascicularia pitcairnifolia, "FASCICULARIA" - Choice, terrestrial bromeliad from Chile, forming rosettes of narrow silvery leaves; at blooming, center of plant becomes bright red surrounding tubular, violet-blue flowers. [16] (H*W*)

Festuca glauca 'Elija Blue', "BLUE FESCUE" - Perennial grass forming dense, 6-8 in. clumps of extremely slender, silver-blue leaves; flower stems are silvery-blue fading to wheat; long-lived selection. [32] (W*C*)

Fragaria chiloensis 'Green Pastures', "SAND STRAWBERRY" - Calif. native, perennial groundcover spreading by stolons, forming a carpet of large, lush green, 3-parted leaves w/ toothed leaflets on reddish stems; no fruit. [20] (W*C*)

Gaillardia 'Oranges and Lemons', "BLANKET FLOWER" - Handsome color form of this old fashioned favorite perennial; bristly leaves & long stalked, soft orange & yellow, daisy-like flower heads over long summer season; butterfly favorite. [25] (B*W*F*)

Gaura lindheimeri 'Snow Fountain', "WANDFLOWER" - Dwarf, floriferous form of this reliable & unusual perennial w/ broom-like habit & wandlike flower spikes that bear many dainty, 1-in., white, butterfly-like flowers over long summer season. [32] (W*F*)

Geranium harveyi, "SILVER GERANIUM" - Low perennial spreading 2-3 ft. w/ 1-in., lobed leaves that are gray green above, silver below & dainty, 1 1/4 in., magenta flowers over long spring to fall season. [7] (B*)

Geranium incanum, "CARPET GERANIUM" - S. African perennial w/ dainty, finely divided leaves & an abundance of 1-in., dark reddish purple flowers in spring/early summer season; dormant in heat; can be invasive. [32] (B*W*)

Gladiolus dalenii, "THANKSGIVING GLADIOLUS" - Choice gladiolus species w/ typical fan of sword-shaped leaves &, in late fall, one-sided spikes of red-orange, funnel-shaped flowers w/ yellow throats. [6] (H*W*F*S*)

Glaucium flavum, "SEA POPPY" - Mediterranean native, short-lived perennial w/ a basal rosette of ruffled, silvery leaves & spikes of 2-in, 4-petaled, satiny yellow flowers over long summer season; good drainage. [30] (W*)

Heuchera maxima, "ISLAND ALUM ROOT" - Native to Channel Is. of S. Calif.; mounded perennial for part sun/light shade w/ rounded, lobed, dark green leaves & tall, airy spikes of pinkish white flowers over long spring/summer season. [9] (H*C*F*)

Heuchera 'Wendy', "CORAL BELLS" - Perennial w/ tight clumps of rounded, light green leaves & abundant, airy spikes of tiny, light peachy pink flowers over long spring/summer season; Calif. native hybrid & hummingbird favorite. [10] (H*C*F*)

Hilaria (Pleuraphis) rigida, "BIG GALLETA GRASS" - Large, Southwest desert native grass forming bushy clumps of light gray green, felty leaves & long stalked, wand-like flower heads; needs perfect drainage. [7] (W*C*)

Hippeastrum papilio, "BUTTERFLY AMARYLLIS" - Species amaryllis w/ strap-shaped leaves in warm weather & a long-stalked cluster of large, trumpet-shaped flowers, green w/ striking red markings. [6] (H*)

Hunnemannia fumariifolia 'Sunlite', "MEXICAN TULIP POPPY" - Water efficient, Calif. poppy relative w/ ferny, silver-green foliage & 3-in., cup-shaped, bright yellow flowers w/ crinkled petals in summer; good cutflower. [32] (W*F*)

Incarvillea arguta, "INCARVILLEA" - Uncommon, winter-dormant perennial w/ feather-like leaves & sprays of 1.5 in., trumpet-shaped, bright pink flowers in spring/summer. [16] (H*)

Ipheion uniflorum 'Rolf Fiedler', "BLUE STAR FLOWER" - Easiest of bulbs w/ grass-like, onion-scented, blue-green leaves & short-stalked, starry, deep lavender-blue flowers in abundance over long winter/spring season. [20] (W*)

Iris PCH 'Pretty Eyes', "PACIFIC COAST HYBRID IRIS" - Calif. native hybrid perennial forming handsome evergreen clumps of deep green, sword-shaped leaves & 3 in., rosy lavender iris flowers w/ darker "eye"; needs good drainage & light, acid soil. [6] (H*W*C*)

Iris orientalis (Marcia's Blue), "SPURIA IRIS" - Rhizomatous perennial w/ handsome, upright, sword-shaped foliage clumps to 4-5 ft. topped w/ showy, blue flowers w/ yellow blotches in late spring; can be dry in summer. [16]

Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri, "DONKEY EARS" - Curious, tender perennial w/ large, succulent, powdery white leaves that form plantlets near the tips, & a tall, branching spike of bell-shaped, pendulous red & yellow flowers. [29] (H*W*)

Kniphofia 'Minister Verchuur', "RED-HOT POKER" - Bold, clump-forming perennial w/ long, grass-like leaves & tall-stalked, dense spikes of yellow, tubular flowers in summer; hummingbird favorite. [8] (H*F*)

Kniphofia 'Nancy's Red', "RED-HOT POKER" - Dwarf variety of this bold, clump-forming perennial w/ long, grass-like leaves & tall-stalked, dense spikes of glowing scarlet & yellow tubular flowers in summer; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*F*)

Leonotis leonurus, "LION'S-TAIL" - Striking, water efficient perennial w/ coarse foliage & tall, shish-kabob spikes of 2-in, velvety orange, tubular flowers in summer & fall. [25] (H*W*F*)

Lessingia filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet', "CALIFORNIA-ASTER" - Rarely offered, Calif. native, wide-spreading sub-shrub w/ felty, silver leaves & 1/2 in., lavender-pink, daisy-like flowers in spring & into summer. [20] (B*W*C*)

Leucojum nicaeense, "NICE SNOWFLAKE" - Pretty bulb with slender, shiny dark green, grass-like leaves & dainty, long-stemmed clusters of nodding, white, bell-shaped flowers in spring/summer. [7]

Limonium cf. minutifolium, "STATICE" - Diminutive perennial forming a compact mound of rounded, dark green, waxy leaves & long-lasting, airy sprays of tiny purple, flowers in spring/summer; good drainage. [20] (B*W*F*)

Limonium perezii, "SEA LAVENDER" - Bold, water efficient perennial w/ large, leathery, rounded leaves & long-stemmed clusters of purple & white flowers which are long lasting on the plant or cut in arrangements; butterfly favorite. [10/8] (B*W*F*)

Lobelia laxiflora, "MEXICAN BUSH LOBELIA" - Water efficient, spreading perennial w/ 2 ft. stems from an underground, creeping stem; narrow leaves & open spikes of tubular, orange-red flowers born over long summer season. [20/2] (H*B*W*)

Lysimachia 'Outback Sunset' , "GOLDEN GLOBES" - Mat-forming perennial to 1-ft. wide w/ red-tinged, oval leaves handsomely variegated yellow & tight clusters of cup-shaped, 1/2 in., yellow flowers w/ red centers. [8]

Macropidia fuliginosa, "BLACK KANGAROO PAW" - Difficult Aust. w/ gray green, sword-shaped leaves & long-lasting spikes of velvety black & lime green flowers; not for beginners; good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [10] (H*W*F*)

Malva sylvestris 'Zebrina', "ZEBRA HOLLYHOCK" - Easy, old-fashioned short-lived perennial w/ rounded leaves & tall spires of 2-in., satiny, white or light pink flowers w/ dark purple veins; blooms summer to fall; reseeds readily. *(last minute addition) [19] (H*B*)

Manfreda maculosa, "MANFREDA" - Unusual succulent perennial w/ thick, strap-shaped leaves w/ maroon blotches & a tall spike of tubular, long-stamened, scented, whitish flowers in summer. [14] (H*F*)

Mimulus aurantiacus, "ORANGE BUSH MONKEYFLOWER" - Calif. native, water efficient, shrubby perennial w/ shiny, dark green, narrow leaves & 2 in., trumpet-shaped, orange flowers born over long spring season; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*C*)

Monardella linoides ssp. viminea, "WILLOWY MONARDELLA" - Bushy, Calif. native perennial w/ slender, bright gray-green, mint-scented leaves on reddish stems & showy heads of violet, tubular flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [20] (H*W*C*)

Muhlenbergia capillaris, "PINK MUHLEY" - Stunning, near-evergreen, clumping grass w/ fine-textured, dark green, waxy foliage & a cloud-like mass of misty pink flowers over the foliage in fall; cut back in early spring. [25] (W*)

Muhlenbergia rigens, "DEERGRASS" - Tough & dramatic, Calif. native grass w/ graceful, gray-green leaves forming dense clumps & whiplike, silvery flower stalks in summer; remains green even w/out summer water. [21] (W*C*)

Nassella (Stipa) pulchra, "PURPLE NEEDLEGRASS" - Drought tolerant grass native to Santa Rosa Plateau & elsewhere in Calif.; open clumps of narrow leaves & tall, graceful flower heads emerge purple, age to gold. [20] (W*C*)

Nassella (Stipa) tenuissima, "MEXICAN FEATHER GRASS" - Handsome perennial grass making dense, graceful clumps of bright green, iridescent, needle-thin leaves & a fountain of delicate, feathery flower heads; spreads by seed. [32]

Nepeta x faassenii, "CATMINT" - Evergreen perennial forming spreading mounds of soft, gray-green, aromatic leaves & loose clusters of 1/2 in., lavender-blue flowers in summer; cat's love it! [20] (B*W*)

Nicotiana sylvestris, "WOODLAND TOBACCO" - Bold, old-fashioned favorite annual w/ broad leaves & tall, candalabra spikes of 3-in., tubular flowers that are intensely fragrant at night; reseeds readily. [20] (F*S*)

Oenothera caespitosa, "FRAGRANT EVENING PRIMROSE" - Prostrate perennial, to 1 ft. high & 2 ft. wide, w/ velvety, gray-green leaves & 3-4 in., fragrant, white flowers opening in evening, closing in sunlight. [10] (W*S*)

Oxalis hirta, "TROPICAL WOODSORREL" - Bulbous perennial forming a feathery mound of slender stems tightly lined w/ 3-lobed leaves & funnel-shaped, satiny, bright rose pink flowers in fall/winter; summer dry. [25] (SUN)

Oxalis rubra, "SORREL" - S. American perennial forming a tight mound of slender-stemmed, "shramrock shaped", three-leaflet leaves & half-in., silky pink, funnel-shaped flowers in summer. [13]

Pelargonium 'Chocolate Mint', "CHOCOLATE MINT GERANIUM" - Easy shrubby perennial, w/ large, velvety, maroon-blotched leaves, w/ peppermint scent & clusters of small, bicolored, pale lavender flowers in spring/summer; has culinary uses. [17] (B*W*)

Pelargonium 'Citrosum', "CITRONELLA GERANIUM" - Easy shrubby perennial, w/ finely divided, deliciously aromatic leaves & clusters of small, pink flowers in spring/summer; foliage said to repel mosquitos. [6/5] (B*W*)

Pelargonium 'Frank Hadlow', "PELARGONIUM" - Water efficient, easy, shrubby, old fashioned perennial, this one with handsome leaves marked red & edged white & double, coral flowers over long season. [11] (H*B*W*)

Pelargonium 'Ice Palace', "PELARGONIUM" - Water efficient, easy, shrubby, old fashioned perennial, this one a vigorous plant w/ clusters of pristine, white flowers over long season. [5] (H*B*W*)

Pelargonium 'Irvine', "PELARGONIUM" - Water efficient, easy, shrubby, old fashioned perennial, this one extra compact w/ dark green foliage & single, salmon-colored flowers over long season. [33] (H*B*W*)

Pelargonium 'Jeanne', "PELARGONIUM" - Water efficient, easy, shrubby, old fashioned perennial, this one w/ coral pink flowers w/ unusual, jagged-edged petals produced over a long season. [15] (H*B*W*)

Pelargonium tomentosum, "PEPPERMINT GERANIUM" - Easy shrubby perennial, w/ large, velvety, peppermint-scented leaves & clusters of small, white flowers in spring/summer; has culinary uses. [10] (B*W*)

Penstemon cardinalis, "SCARLET PENSTEMON" - South TX & NM native perennial w/ large, leathery, dark green leaves & spikes of dark red, tubular flowers over long summer season; hummingbird favorite & needs good drainage. [20/3] (H*B*W*F*)

Penstemon centranthifolius, "SCARLET BUGLER" - Calif. native perennial w/ waxy, gray-green foliage & tall spikes of tubular, scarlet flowers in spring; needs good drainage & little summer water; hummingbird favorite. [25/5] (H*W*C*F*)

Penstemon eatonii, "FIRECRACKER PENSTEMON" - Calif. native, heat tolerant perennial w/ gray-green leaves & tall spikes of tubular, scarlet flowers in spring & early summer; needs some summer water & good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*C*F*)

Penstemon palmeri, "PALMER'S PENSTEMON" - Calif. native perennial w/ thick, gray-green leaves & tall spikes of fragrant, short-tubular, light pink flowers in spring; hummingbird favorite; needs perfect drainage. [30] (W*C*F*)

Penstemon parryi, "PARRY'S PENSTEMON" - Pretty Arizona & Mex. native perennial w/ waxy, gray-green foliage & tall spikes of rich rose magenta, tubular flowers in spring; needs good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [6] (H*W*F*)

Penstemon 'Pikes Peak Purple', "BORDER PENSTEMON" - Easy, spreading perennial w/ narrow leaves & tall spikes of trumpet-shaped, rich violet-purple flowers over long spring/summer season; hummingbird favorite. [11] (H*B*F*)

Penstemon spectabilis, "SHOWY PENSTEMON" - Spectacular Calif. native w/ waxy, gray-green foliage & tall spikes of lavender-purple & blue, tubular flowers; needs good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [10] (H*B*W*C*F*)

Perityle incana, "GUADALUPE IS. ROCK DAISY" - Guadalupe Is. native, shrubby perennial w/ silver, feathery leaves & many panicles of yellow, button-like flowerheads in spring; attracts hummingbirds, butterflies & songbirds. [4] (H*B*W*)

Puya berteroniana (P. alpestris), "PUYA" - Spectacular Chilean bromeliad w/ swordlike, gray green leaves; producing spectacular 4-6 ft. stalk of 2-in., bell-shaped, metallic blue-green & turquoise flowers w/ orange anthers; otherworldly! [20] (H*W*)

Pyrethropsis hosmariensis, "MOROCCAN DAISY" - Tight, mounding perennial spreading to 2 ft. w/ feathery, gray foliage & covered w/ 2-in., white daisy flowers over long winter season. [20] (B*W*)

Ranunculus asiaticus, "PERSIAN RANUNCULUS" - Popular, tuberous-rooted perennial w/ a low mass of bright green, divided leaves & long-stemmed, silky, many-petaled flowers in assorted rich colors; dry in summer or dig & store. [24] (B*W*F*)

Rehmannia elata, "CHINESE FOXGLOVE" - Choice perennial w/ large, coarsly-toothed leaves & loose spikes of 3-in., bell-shaped, rose-purple flowers over a long spring to fall season; excellent cutflower & hummingbird favorite. [21] (H*F*)

Reinwardtia indica, "YELLOW FLAX" - Spectacular shrubby perennial w/ bright green leaves & 2-in, bright yellow, satiny, cup-shaped flowers over long winter season. [7]

Ruellia brittoniana 'Blanca', "DWARF WHITE RUELLIA" - Ultracompact variety of this heat-loving perennial w/ deep green, narrow leaves forming a tight mound, dotted w/ white, trumpet-shaped flowers over long summer season. [25]

Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie', "KATIE RUELLIA" - Ultracompact variety of this heat-loving perennial w/ deep purple-green, narrow leaves forming a tight mound, dotted w/ blue-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers over long summer season. [7]

Russelia equisetiformis, "CORAL FOUNTAIN" - Spectacular penstemon relative w/ horsetail-like, arching, stems & tubular, bright red flowers over a long season; hummingbird favorite; good in containers. [11/10] (H*F*)

Russelia equisetiformis 'Aurea', "CORAL FOUNTAIN" - Rare yellow form of this unusual penstemon relative w/ horsetail-like, arching, stems & tubular, soft yellow flowers over a long season; hummingbird favorite; good in containers. [6] (H*F*)

Russelia equisetiformis 'Flamingo Park', "CORAL FOUNTAIN" - Spectacular penstemon relative w/ horsetail-like, arching, stems & tubular, coral-pink flowers over a long season; hummingbird favorite; good in containers. [10/5] (H*F*)

Salvia buchananii, "BUCHANAN'S SAGE" - Mounding perennial of open habit w/ shiny, rich green leaves & loose spikes of 2-in., velvety magenta flowers in summer & fall; hummingbird favorite. [17] (H*)

Salvia chamaedryoides, "GERMANDER SAGE" - Compact, shrubby perennial spreading by underground runners; small, gray-green leaves contrast w/ small, bright blue flowers in early summer & fall. [25] (B*W*)

Salvia confertiflora, "SALVIA" - Tall, shrubby perennial w/ dark yellow-green, velvety leaves & slender, foot-long, brick-red, velvety flower spikes dotted w/ tiny, orange-red flowers; good cutflower. [18/7] (H*F*)

Salvia darcyi, "GALEANA RED SAGE" - Herbaceous perennial salvia w/ light green, triangular leaves & many spikes of 1.5 in., tubular, coral red flowers over long summer season; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*)

Salvia involucrata, "ROSELEAF SAGE" - Tall, shrubby perennial w/ velvety leaves & foot-long spikes of rich, rose-pink, tubular flowers & puffy bracts of the same color, produced in late summer/fall; flowers last well in arrangements. [9] (H*F*)

Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl', "RED STEMMED FORSYTHIA SAGE" - Tall, shrubby perennial w/ square, reddish stems, bright green, rough textured, heart-shaped leaves & 1-2-ft. long, spikes of 1-in., butter yellow, tubular flowers in fall/winter; good cutflower. [4] (H*F*)

Salvia mexicana 'Limelight', "MEXICAN SAGE" - Tall, shrubby perennial w/ sea green leaves & long spikes of deep blue-purple, tubular flowers w/ contrasting lime green calyces produced summer/fall; flowers good in arrangements. [20] (H*F*)

Salvia officinalis 'Curly', "CURLY CULINARY SAGE" - Handsome selection of culinary sage forming a low carpet of frosty gray green, handsomely crinkled, aromatic leaves & short spikes of lavender-blue flowers in spring. [20] (W*F*)

Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor', "TRICOLOR CULINARY SAGE" - Handsome selection of culinary sage forming a low carpet of deliciously aromatic, gray-green leaves w/ cream margins & short spikes of lavender-blue flowers in spring. [5/2] (W*F*)

Salvia sinaloensis, "SINALOA SAGE" - Pretty spreading perennial to 1 ft. tall w/ dark, purplish foliage & short spikes of deep cobalt blue flowers w/ two contrasting white spots, these born over long summer season. [4] (B*)

Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue', "PINCUSHION FLOWER" - Clumping perennial w/ dissected leaves & long-stalked,deep blue-lavender flower heads, like miniature lacecap hydrangeas; good cut & a butterfly favorite. [32] (B*F*)

Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cebenese', "COBWEB HOUSELEEK" - Choice & curious succulent forming a compact mat composed of tight rosettes of leaves joined by cobweb-like hairs; starry red flowers are born on 4-6 inch stems in summer. [30] (B*W*)

Senecio petasitis, "VELVET GROUNDSEL" - Really a giant, dramatic perennial, but use like a large shrub; large, velvety leaves & foot-long masses of scented yellow daisies. [15] (B*F*)

Setcreasea pallida 'Purple Heart', "PURPLE HEART" - Fast growing, wide spreading perennial w/ vivid purple, succulent leaves & small, starry, pale purple flowers; full sun improves foliage color. [13]

Sinningia tubiflora, "HARDY SINNINGIA" - Surprisingly hardy, tuberous perennial w/ velvety, crinkled leaves & long-stalked clusters of 3-in, tubular, fragrant, white waxy flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [17] (S*)

Sisyrinchium bellum 'California Skies', "BLUE-EYED GRASS" - Dwarf selection of this Calif. native iris relative w/ dainty tufts of grassy foliage & pretty, sky blue flowers w/ a yellow eye; blooms in spring/early summer; can take much or little water. [32] (W*C*)

Sisyrinchium bellum 'Rocky Point', "BLUE-EYED GRASS" - Dwarf selection of this Calif. native iris relative w/ dainty tufts of grassy foliage & pretty, violet-colored flowers in spring/early summer; can take much or little water. [20] (W*C*)

Solidago cutleri 'Goldrush', "GOLDENROD" - Dwarf form of this American native forming a spreading mound of green foliage nearly covered in dense spikes of golden yellow flower heads in late summer/fall. [32] (B*)

Tetraneurus acaulis, "ANGELITA DAISY" - Calif. & southwest native, mounding perennial w/ narrow, green, aromatic leaves & yellow daisy flowers produced much of the year; loves heat, needs good drainage (=Hymenoxys). [25] (B*W*C*)

Tetraneurus acaulis v. caespitosa, "ANGELITA DAISY" - Southwest native, mounding perennial w/ narrow, green, aromatic leaves & yellow daisy flowers produced much of the year; loves heat, needs excellent drainage (=Hymenoxys). [6] (B*W*C*)

Thymus x citriodorus 'Lime', "LEMON THYME" - Diminuitive, shrubby perennial herb w/ tiny, lime green, lemon-scented leaves & masses of tiny, clear pink flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [32/4] (B*W*)

Thymus x citriodorus 'Doone Valley', "LEMON THYME" - Diminuitive, shrubby perennial herb w/ tiny, lemon-scented leaves that are strikingly blotched golden yellow & masses of tiny, red-purple flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [32] (B*W*)

Thymus 'Highland Cream', "CREEPING THYME" - Diminuitive, creeping perennial herb w/ tiny, aromatic leaves that are strikingly edged creamy white & masses of tiny, soft pink flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [32] (B*W*)

Thymus pseudolanuginosus, "WOOLLY THYME" - Perennial herb forming an undulating mat of tiny, gray, aromatic leaves covered w/ dense, woolly hairs; pink flowers rarely produced; can take some foot traffic; needs good drainage. [8] (B*W*)

Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz', "MOTHER OF THYME" - Choice selection of this mat-forming herb w/ tiny, gray-green, aromatic leaves & masses of tiny, purple pink flowers in spring; can take some foot traffic. [32] (B*W*)

Tritonia 'Night Dancer', "FLAME FREESIA" - Pretty, summer-dormant freesia relative w/ sword-shaped leaves & dark red, funnel shaped flowers born in compact, branching spikes; keep dry in summer. [20] (H*W*F*)

Urginea maritima, "RED SQUILL, SEA ONION" - Rarely offered perennial from huge, red-skinned bulb, producing broad, gray-green leaves in winter & dense, 3-5 ft. spikes of small, white flowers in late summer. [15] (W*F*)

Verbena tenuisecta 'Lacy Pink', "MOSS VERBENA" - Especially handsome selection of this tough & easy groundcover w/ dark green, ferny foliage & scattered clusters of bright pink flowers on & off from spring to summer. [25] (B*W*)

Vetiveria zizanioides, "VETIVER" - Adaptable clumping grass w/ slender, deep green leaves & tall, plume-like flower spikes in late summer; dried roots are aromatic when moistened & used in screens, fans, etc. [24] (W*F*)

Yucca whipplei, "WHIPPLE'S YUCCA" - Tough & spectacular Calif. native w/ narrow, stiff leaves & dramatic 5-10 ft., Christmas-tree-shaped spike of white waxy flowers; single rosette dies after flowering. [15] (W*C*)

Yucca whipplei, "WHIPPLE'S YUCCA" - Tough & spectacular Calif. native w/ narrow, stiff leaves & dramatic 5-10 ft., Christmas-tree-shaped spike of white waxy flowers; single rosette dies after flowering. [32] (W*C*)

Zantedeschia aethiopica, "COMMON CALLA" - Easy perennial w/ bold, deep green, arrow-shaped leaves & classic flowers w/ 8-in., silky white spathe & protruding yellow spadix. [20] (F*)

Zephyranthes candida, "WHITE RAIN LILY" - Easy, evergreen perennial from a bulb, w/ shiny deep green, grassy foliage & an abundance of single-stemmed, white, lily-like flowers in late summer/fall. [32] (W*)

Zephyranthes 'Prairie Sunset', "PINK RAIN LILY" - Easy perennial from a bulb, w/ deep green, grassy foliage & peachy-pink, single-stemmed, crocus-like flowers in summer; flowers born in successive flushes. [30/17] (W*)

Zinnia grandiflora, "PRAIRIE ZINNIA" - Heat-loving, mounding perennial spreading by runners & seed; covered w/ 1.5 in., bright yellow, daisy-like flower heads w/ orange centers in summer/fall. [20] (B*W*)

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