SHRUBS (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.

Acacia craspedocarpa, "LEATHERLEAF ACACIA" - Large, heat resistant shrub w/ handsome, rounded, gray-green leaves -- flowers are bright yellow bottle-brushes born in winter/spring; pods showy. [20] (W*)

Adenanthos detmoldii 'Metallica', "YELLOW JUGFLOWER" - Aust. shrub related to proteas; upright stems w/ narrow-lobed, gray green leaves & unusual, tubular, yellow & orange flowers near the branch tips in winter/spring; no phosphorus. [20] (H*W*)

Aloysia triphylla, "LEMON VERBENA" - Large, open shrub w/ sandpapery, bright green, deliciously lemon-scented leaves used in teas & potpourri; clusters of tiny white flowers in summer. [20] (B*F*)

Anisacanthus quadrifidis 'Mexican Flame', "DESERT HONEYSUCKLE" - Heat-loving, mounded shrub w/ light green leaves & spikes of flared, tubular, bright red-orange flowers heaviest in spring, occasional in summer/fall; hummingbird & butterfly favorite. [18] (H*B*W*)

Anisodontea 'Elegant Lady', "AFRICAN MALLOW" - Fast-growing, water-efficient, South African shrub w/ bright green, ruffled leaves & 1-inch, pink, hibiscus-like flowers over long spring to fall season. [32] (W*B*)

Arbutus unedo 'Oktoberfest', "STRAWBERRY TREE" - Choice, dwarf form of this evergreen shrub related to manzanita w/ handsome, deep green leaves, clusters of tiny, dark rosy-pink, urn-shaped flowers & pretty, red fruit in fall/winter. [5] (H*W*)

Arctostaphylos dens. 'Howard McMinn', "MANZANITA" - Handsome, Calif. native mounding shrub to 6 ft. tall & 6 ft. wide, w/ small, glossy leaves & clusters of tiny, light pink, urn-shaped flowers in spring; dependable; needs good drainage. [20] (H*B*W*C*)

Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur', "LITTLE SUR MANZANITA" - Calif. native, fast-growing, groundcover shrub to 1 ft. tall w/ gray-green leaves & clusters of tiny, white, urn-shaped flowers in early spring; garden water tolerant; needs good drainage. [20] (H*B*W*C*)

Artemisia californica 'Montara', "CALIF. SAGEBRUSH" - Compact form of this Calif. native, fast-growing shrub forming a dense, 3 ft. x 3 ft. mound of very aromatic, silvery green, feathery foliage; needs good drainage. [20] (W*C*)

Boronia clavata, "HEATHER WAND" - Choice, evergreen, Aust. shrub; aromatic, compound leaves w/ narrow segments & small, bell-shaped, yellow flowers in leafy spikes; flowers born in winter/spring; no phosphorus fertilizer. [20] (H*F*)

Brugmansia 'Frosty Pink', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Large shrub/small tree w/ large, tapered leaves & huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpet-shaped, pink flowers; spectacular! [9] (S*)

Brugmansia 'Jamaica Yellow', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Large shrub/small tree w/ light green leaves & huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpet-shaped, yellow flowers; spectacular! [13] (S*)

Brugmansia 'Shredded White', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Easy, fast-growing, large shrub/small tree w/ bright green, leaves & huge, pendant, night-fragrant, white flowers split into numerous, flag-like parts; most unusual! [4] (S*)

Buddleia davidii 'Border Beauty', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Lower form of this fast-growing shrub w/ leaves dark green above & white-felted below & dense, conical spikes of small, crimson-purple, fragrant flowers in summer; butterfly favorite. [20] (B*S*)

Buddleia davidii 'Royal Red', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fast-growing shrub w/ narrow, gray-green leaves & dense, conical spikes of small, purple-red, fragrant flowers in summer; butterfly favorite. [20] (B*S*)

Buddleia marrubifolia, "WOOLLY BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Unique Chihuahuan Desert shrub w/ small, white-fuzzy leaves & globular clusters of bright yellow-orange flowers in summer/fall. [25] (B*W*)

Buddleia 'Silver Anniversary', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fast-growing shrub w/ handsome, silver foliage & dense, conical spikes of tiny, snow white, fragrant flowers in summer; butterfly favorite! [20] (B*S*)

Caesalpinia gilliesii, "BIRD-OF-PARADISE-BUSH" - Medium to large, heat-loving, water efficient shrub w/ open habit; ferny foliage & striking yellow flowers w/ conspicuous, bright red stamens produced in summer; hummingbird favorite. [15/8] (H*W*)

Caesalpinia pulcherrima, "BARBADOS PRIDE" - Heat-loving, water efficient shrub w/ ferny, blue-green leaves & spectacular clusters of orange & red flowers in summer; hummingbird favorite. [30] (H*W*)

Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid', "CANE'S BOTTLE BRUSH" - Choice form of this favorite landscape shrub; forms an upright shrub w/ narrow, blue-green leaves & light pink, bottle-brush flowers in spring & summer; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*)

Cassia didymobotrya, "POPCORN CASSIA" - Evergreen shrub w/ handsome, divided leaves & candelabra-like spikes of black buds opening to large, yellow flowers in winter/spring; new growth & flower buds popcorn scented. [9] (B*S*)

Ceanothus griseus 'Yankee Point', "YANKEE POINT CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, low, dense shrub w/ 1-in., shiny, dark green leaves & 1 in. clusters of medium blue flowers; one of easiest ceanothus; tolerates summer water. [20] (B*W*C*)

Ceanothus 'Joyce Coulter', "JOYCE COULTER CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, mounding shrub w/ 1-in, medium green leaves & spike-like clusters of medium-blue flowers in spring; withstands some summer water. [20] (B*W*C*)

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark', "SKYLARK CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, Calif. native, evergreen shrub, 3-6 ft. tall & 5 ft. wide, w/ deep green, shiny leaves & clusters of dark blue flowers over long season; tolerates summer water. [20] (B*W*C*)

Ceratoides (Krascheninnikovia) lanata, "WINTER FAT" - Arid western U.S. native shrub w/ tiny, silvery-green leaves and spikelike, woolly white seeds heads in fall; attracts birds & used in dry arrangements. [5] (W*C*F*)

Cestrum aurantiacum, "ORANGE CESTRUM" - Fast-growing, evergreen, arching shrub w/ bright green leaves, large clusters of 1-in. yellow-orange, starry, short-tubed flowers in spring/summer, & white berries; hummingbird favorite. [15] (H*B*F*)

Chamaebatiaria millefolium, "FERNBUSH, DESERT SWEET" - Western native shrub w/ aromatic, gray green, fern-like leaves, evergreen in mild climates, & 4-in, upright clusters of small, white flowers in summer. [14] (B*W*C*)

Chrysothamnus nauseosus, "RABBITBRUSH" - Drought tolerant, tough, western native w/ narrow, gray green leaves & masses of fluffy, golden yellow, flower heads in late summer & fall; needs good drainage. [7] (B*W*C*)

Cistus x argenteus 'Blushing Peggy Sammons', "ROCKROSE" - Fast-growing, drought tolerant, mounding shrub, 2-3 ft. tall & wide, w/ gray-green leaves & a profusion of 2.5-inch, deep magenta, poppy-like flowers from spring to summer. [20] (W*)

Cistus x hybridus 'Gold Prize', "WHITE ROCKROSE" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading shrub w/ lime green leaves spashed yellow & 1.5-in., white, poppy-like flowers w/ yellow centers in spring opening from reddish buds; good drainage. [25] (W*)

Cistus salviifolius 'Prostratus', "DWARF SAGELEAF ROCKROSE" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, shrub to 2 ft. tall & 6 ft. wide, w/ small, olive green, textured leaves & a profusion of 1.5 in., pure white, poppy-like flowers in spring. [20] (W*)

Citriobatus (Pittosporum) spinescens, "ORANGE THORN" - Rare Aust. evergreen shrub w/ spiny branches, tiny, shiny green, rounded leaves & small white flowers in spring followed by showy, edible, bright orange berries. [30]

Correa reflexa 'Carpenter Rocks', "AUSTRALIAN FUCHSIA" - Water efficient, open shrub w/ pointed, dark green, leathery leaves, light green below, & bell-shaped, bright red, green-tipped flowers born over long winter season; needs good drainage. [25] (H*W*)

Cuphea 'Buena Creek Red', "FIRECRACKER PLANT" - Fast-growing shrub w/ sandpapery, pointed leaves & dense, spikelike clusters of brilliant orange-red, tubular flowers in winter/spring. [18/16] (H*)

Cuphea 'Dave Verity', "FIRECRACKER PLANT" - Fast-growing, tender shrub w/ dark green, fine-textured foliage & unusual, orange & dark purple, tubular flowers much of year; hummingbird favorite. [5] (H*)

Dodonaea viscosa, "HOP BUSH" - Tough & versatile large shrub, can be trained to tree form; narrow, bright green leaves & showy clusters of papery seed capsules in late spring/summer; good oleander substitute. [10/8] (W*F*)

Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea', "PURPLE HOP BUSH" - Tough & versatile large shrub, can be trained to tree form; narrow, bronze-tinted leaves & showy clusters of papery seed capsules in late spring/summer; good oleander substitute. [10] (W*F*)

Dombeya 'Seminole', "DOMBEYA" - Rare find! Large, evergreen shrub w/ bright green, maple-like leaves & hanging clusters of powder-puff pink, slightly fragrant flowers heaviest in fall. [23] (H*)

Duranta 'Sarasota', "SKYFLOWER" - Fast-growing, fountain-shaped shrub w/ bright green, 3-4-in. leaves, strings of starry, dark blue flowers that smell of cake batter & showy, yellow fruits in summer; butterfly favorite. [5] (B*)

Echium candicans (= E. fastuosum), "PRIDE-OF-MADEIRA" - Evergreen shrub w/ bold, bristly leaves & dramatic, thick spires of blue-purple flowers over long spring season; butterfly favorite. [30/4] (H*B*W*F*)

Encelia californica, "CALIF. SUNFLOWER" - Drought tolerant, Calif. native shrub w/ bright green, diamond-shaped leaves & 3-in., yellow flowerheads w/ dark brown centers in spring. [20] (B*W*C*)

Ephedra nevadensis, "MORMON TEA" - Unusual & curious, drought tolerant, Calif. native coniferous shrub w/ near leafless, slender, gray green branches; long used as tea & dye plant; needs good drainage. [20] (W*C*)

Erica canaliculata 'Rosea', "CHRISTMAS HEATHER" - Best heath for Inland Empire; tiny, deep green leaves & masses of tiny, pink, urn-shaped flowers w/ black centers over long winter/spring season; good cutflower fresh or dry; choice. [12] (W*F*)

Escallonia 'Lou Allen', "LOU ALLEN ESCALLONIA" - Dense, mounding, evergreen shrub to 4 ft. high & wide w/ small, shiny green leaves & clusters of small deep pink flowers in summer. [7] (B*)

Euryops tysonii, "CAPE DAISY BUSH" - Mounding, South African, evergreen shrub w/ tiny, gray green, pointed leaves arranged foxtail-fashioned on the stems & masses of starry, 1-in., bright yellow, daisy flowers in winter & spring. [30] (B*W*)

Felicia fruticosa, "SHRUB ASTER" - Water efficient, evergreen, mounding shrub w/ small, narrow, green leaves on reddish stems & 1 in., bright violet-purple, daisy-like flower heads w/ yellow centers, produced in spring. [25] (B*W*)

Fouquieria diguettii, "PALO ADAN" - Baja Calif. native large shrub/small tree related to "ocotillo"; stout-spined stems; generous clusters of red, tubular flowers after rain or irrigation; hummingbird favorite. [10/9] (H*W*)

Gardenia thunbergia, "SOUTH AFRICAN GARDENIA" - Large, evergreen shrub w/ angular branches & deep green leaves; long-tubed, glistening white, 8-petaled flowers very fragrant; not fussy about soil. [14/9] (F*S*)

Grevillea 'Canberra Gem', "HUMMINGBIRD BUSH" - Graceful, evergreen shrub w/ 1 in., bright green, needlelike leaves & unusual, red, spidery flowers, heaviest in spring, intermittent throughout the year; needs good drainage, no phosphorus fert. [20] (H*W*)

Grevillea lavandulacea 'Billywing', "LAVENDER GREVILLEA" - Dense, evergreen, mounding shrub w/ narrow, gray green leaves & clusters of spidery, red & cream flowers in winter/spring; needs perfect drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [25] (H*W*)

Grevillea 'Noellii', "HUMMINGBIRD BUSH" - Evergreen shrub w/ bright green, needle-like leaves & showy clusters of unusual, spidery flowers that are dark pink & white; good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [25] (H*W*)

Grevillea rosmarinifolia 'Dwarf Pink', "ROSEMARY GREVILLEA" - Dense, evergreen, mounding shrub w/ bright green, needlelike leaves & clusters of unusual, rose-pink & cream, spidery flowers; needs good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [25] (H*W*)

Greyia sutherlandii, "NATAL BOTTLEBRUSH" - One-of-a-kind, S. African shrub w/ 4-in, rounded & scalloped leaves & dense, cylindrical spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers in late winter/early spring; flowers good in arrangements. [6] (H*W*F*)

Hakea minyma, "HAKEA" - Choice, medium shrub from Aust., w/ long, slender, gray-green leaves & long, dense clusters of pink & cream flowers in winter; good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [16] (H*W*)

Hakea victoria, "ROYAL HAKEA" - Tall, narrow shrub from Aust., w/ large, leathery leaves handsomely veined & netted yellow, cream & orange; flowers inconspicuous; good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [12] (W*F*)

Halimium ocymoides, "ROCKROSE" - Low, evergreen, mounding shrub w/ soft, gray-green leaves & 1-in., poppy-like flowers, bright yellow w/ a black and purple blotch at each petal base; needs good drainage. [20] (W*)

Helianthemum nummularium 'Henfield Brilliant', "SUNROSE" - Dense, evergreen, mat-forming shrublet w/ gray green leaves & 1-in., coppery orange-red flowers in spring/summer; cut back after flowering for fall bloom; needs good drainage. [32] (W*)

Hermannia verticillata, "HONEYBELLS" - Spreading shrub w/ trailing stems, tiny, dissected, bright green leaves & small, yellow, honey-scented, bell-shaped flowers in winter/spring; good drainage, moderate water. [25] (S*)

Hibbertia aspera, "GUINEA FLOWER" - Dense, evergreen, 2-ft. shrub to 4 ft. wide, w/ tiny, rounded, shiny dark green leaves & 1-in., bright yellow, poppy-like flowers in spring; needs good drainage. [20]

Homalocladium platycladium, "RIBBON BUSH" - Curious & attractive near leafless shrub w/ shiny, bright green, flattened & jointed stems; flowers inconspicuous but red berries somewhat showy; good in containers. [15]

Hyptis emoryi 'Silver Lining', "DESERT-LAVENDER" - Hardier, more compact form of this Calif. desert native shrub w/ upright habit; white-felty, aromatic leaves & spikes of tiny violet flowers in late winter & spring. [20] (W*C*)

Iochroma fuchsoides, "SCARLET IOCHROMA" - Fast-growing shrub, w/ large clusters of tubular, dark blue-purple flowers over long summer season; good espalier; hummingbird favorite. [4] (H*)

Iochroma cyaneum 'Red Wine', "RED WINE IOCHROMA" - Fast-growing shrub, w/ large clusters of tubular, dark blue-purple flowers over long summer season; good espalier; hummingbird favorite. [6] (H*)

Isomeris arborea (Cleome isomeris), "BLADDERPOD" - Calif. native, drought tolerant w/ gray-green leaves, dainty yellow flowers through warm weather, followed by bright green, showy seed pods. [15/9] (H*W*C*)

Isopogon formosus, "ROSE CONE FLOWER" - Choice, upright, Australian shrub w/ finely divided, bright green foliage & 3-in., pincushion-like clusters of slender, rosy lavender flowers in spring; needs good drainage, no phosphorus fert. [25] (H*W*F*)

Justicia spicigera, "MEXICAN HONEYSUCKLE" - Water efficient, heat-loving, rounded shrub w/ bright green leaves & clusters of orange, tubular flowers produced continuously. [21] (B*W*F*)

Kerria japonica 'Picta', "KERRIA" - Old fashioned favorite, deciduous shrub w/ arching, green stems, green leaves edged white & 2 in., golden yellow, rose-like flowers in spring/summer; use branches in arrangements. [4] (F*)

Lantana 'New Gold', "LANTANA" - Easy, heat-loving, mounding shrub, especially compact & non-seed-bearing; dark green foliage & rounded heads of golden yellow flowers over much of the year; butterfly favorite. [14] (B*W*)

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote', "ENGLISH LAVENDER" - Dwarf form of classic perfume lavender; water efficient shrub w/ bright gray-green, aromatic leaves & slender, long-stalked, fragrant spikes of deep purple flowers in summer. [20] (B*W*F*S*)

Lavandula stoechas 'Willow Vale', "SPANISH LAVENDER" - Drought tolerant, aromatic shrub w/ silver gray foliage & dense spikes of dark purple flowers topped by especially showy, purple bracts in early summer. [20] (B*W*F*S*)

Leucophyllum frutescens, "TEXAS RANGER" - Water efficient, heat loving, evergreen shrub w/ silvery leaves & rose-purple, snapdragon-shaped flowers in summer/fall; needs good drainage. [8] (H*W*)

Leucophyllum frutescens 'Compacta', "COMPACT TEXAS RANGER" - Compact form of this water efficient, heat loving, evergreen shrub; gray, soft-silky leaves & rosy-purple, snapdragon-shaped flowers in summer/fall; needs good drainage. [20/4] (H*W*)

Leucophyllum frutescens 'Green Cloud', "TEXAS RANGER" - Water efficient, heat loving, evergreen shrub w/ frosty-green, soft-silky leaves & deep rosy-purple, snapdragon-shaped flowers in summer/fall; needs good drainage. [9] (H*W*)

Leucophyllum laevigatum, "CHIHUAHUAN RAIN SAGE" - Water efficient, heat-loving, open shrub w/ angular branches; tiny, green leaves & lavender-blue, snapdragon-shaped flowers over long summer/fall season; needs good drainage. [4] (H*W*)

Leucophyllum pruinosum, "FRAGRANT TEXAS RANGER" - Water efficient, heat-loving, open shrub w/ silver leaves & fragrant, purple, snapdragon-shaped flowers over long summer/fall season; flowers smell like grape bubble gum! Needs good drainage. [25] (H*W*S*)

Leucophyllum zygophyllum, "BLUE RANGER" - Water efficient, heat-loving shrub w/ tiny, cupped, gray-green leaves & small, blue, snapdragon-shaped flowers over long summer/fall season; needs good drainage. [20] (H*W*S*)

Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum', "CALIFORNIA PRIVET" - Fast-growing, heat-loving, cold deciduous shrub, commonly used as a hedge; small, oval, dark green leaves are edged golden yellow. [10/3]

Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum', "WAX-LEAF PRIVET" - Extra dense-foliaged selection of this versatile, evergreen shrub w/ dark green, leathery leaves & pyramidal clusters of creamy white flowers; good oleander substitute; can be hedged. [11+3/10]

Lippia (Oscar Clarke), (NO COMMON NAME) - Medium to large, open shrub w/ quilted, sandpapery, toothed leaves that are lemon scented when bruised; twin clusters of tiny lavender-pink flowers in summer attract butterflies. [28] (B*)

Lonicera subspicata, "CHAPARRAL HONEYSUCKLE" - Calif. native, scrambling, evergreen shrub w/ open habit; inch-long, leathery, oval leaves & few-flowered spikes of half-inch, 2-lipped, creamy white flowers; attracts wildlife. [15] (B*C*S*)

Malosma (Rhus) laurina, "LAUREL SUMAC" - Calif. native, evergreen shrub w/ handsome, strongly aromatic, red-edged leaves on reddish branches & dense clusters of tiny, white flowers in spring; frost tender, needs good drainage. [3] (W*C*)

Melaleuca incana, "GRAY HONEY MYRTLE" - Low selection of this wide-spreading, evergreen shrub w/ narrow, fuzzy gray leaves set closely along stems & fluffy, clusters of cream-colored, feather-like flowers in spring. [25] (H*)

Murraya paniculata, "ORANGE JESSAMINE" - Large, evergreen shrub w/ handsome, glossy green, divided leaves & clusters of white, deliciously fragrant flowers over long summer/fall season; choice. [19] (S*)

Myoporum parvifolium 'Pink', "PINK MYOPORUM" - Water efficient, very fast-growing, shrubby groundcover (can spread to 8 ft.) w/ bright green leaves close set along the stems & small light pink flowers in summer; apparently rabbit proof! [32/18] (W*)

Myoporum 'Putah Creek', "PUTAH CREEK MYOPORUM" - Water efficient, very fast-growing, shrubby groundcover (can spread to 8 ft.) w/ bright green leaves close set along the stems & small white flowers in summer; apparently rabbit proof! [18/18+7/3] (W*)

Myrsine africana, "AFRICAN BOXWOOD" - Versatile, South African, evergreen shrub w/ dark red stems & tiny, dark green, round leaves; substantial & dependable; foliage handsome cut for arrangements. [20] (W*F*)

Myrtus communis 'Compacta', "DWARF MYRTLE" - Versatile, dense, evergreen shrub w/ tiny, dark green, shiny, aromatic leaves, fragrant white flowers & blue berries. [25] (W*S*)

Myrtus communis 'Compacta Variegata', "DWARF VARIEGATED MYRTLE" - Small-leaved form of this versatile, evergreen shrub w/ tiny, shiny, aromatic leaves, that are dark green w/ white edges, fragrant white flowers & blue berries. [14] (W*S*)

Myrtus communis 'Variegata', "VARIEGATED MYRTLE" - Choice form of this versatile, evergreen shrub w/ shiny, aromatic leaves that are dark green, edged white, fragrant fluffy, white flowers & blue berries. [18] (W*F*)

Olea europaea 'Montra', "LITTLE OLIVE" - Dwarf, shrubby form of a classic, versatile, evergreen tree; 6-8 ft. tall & wide, w/ small, dark green leaves & no fruit set; needs good drainage. [20] (W*)

Olea europaea 'Skylark Dwarf', "SKYLARK DWARF OLIVE" - Dwarf, more shrub-like form of a classic, evergreen tree w/ small, gray green leaves set closely on the branches; little fruit set if other varieties are not nearby. [16] (W*)

Osmanthus armatus, "HOLLY-LEAF OSMANTHUS" - Choice, dense, evergreen shrub w/ leathery, holly-like, dark green leaves & clusters of tiny, deliciously fragrant, creamy-white flowers in summer. [11] (S*)

Osmanthus fortunei 'San Jose', "SWEET OLIVE" - Choice, slow-growing evergreen shrub w/ glossy, rich green, hollylike leaves & small clusters of tiny, creamy white, deliciously fragrant flowers in October. [20] (F*S*)

Philadelphus lewisii 'Covelo', "WESTERN MOCK ORANGE" - Calif. native, deciduous shrub w/ slender, wand-like, arching branches, light green leaves & covered w/ saucer-shaped, pristine white, deliciously fragrant flowers in spring. [20] (H*B*C*S*)

Philotheca verrucosa 'Starbright', "FAIRY WAX FLOWER" - Evergreen, Aust. shrub to 3-4 ft., w/ small, warty leaves & a profusion of pink buds opening to pale pink, starry flowers in late winter to early spring; good for containers or borders; good drainage. [20] (W*)

Pimelea ciliata 'Snow Clouds', "WHITE BANJINE" - Evergreen, dwarf, Aust. shrub 1- 2 ft. tall & 2-3 ft. wide, w/ olive green leaves in two ranks & a profusion of 1.5 in. clusters of starry white flowers in spring; good drainage, moderate water. [25] (W*B*)

Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterfly', "SWEET-PEA SHRUB" - Easy, fast-growing, open shrub w/ gray green, pointed leaves & bright rose-purple, orchid-like flowers produced from summer to fall. [30] (B*F*)

Polygala x dalmaisiana, "SWEET-PEA SHRUB" - Easy, fast-growing, open shrub w/ gray green, pointed leaves & bright rose-purple, orchid-like flowers produced from summer to fall. [20] (B*F*)

Polygala virgata, "PURPLE BROOM" - Fast-growing, open, South African shrub w/ narrow, bright green leaves & spikes of bright purple, orchid-like flowers produced in summer & fall. [25] (B*F*)

Prostanthera ovalifolia 'Excellent Purple', "ROUND-LEAVED MINT BUSH" - Fast-growing, evergreen, Aust. shrub w/ small, rounded, aromatic leaves & 1/2 in., bright purple, trumpet-shaped flowers covering the plant in spring; needs good drainage. [25] (H*)

Rhamnus californica 'Eve Case', "COFFEEBERRY" - Compact form of this tough, drought tolerant, Calif. native, evergreen shrub w/ oval, dark green leaves & red to black berries; provides food for butterfly larvae; needs little water once established. [4] (B*W*C*)

Rosmarinus 'Blue Boy', "ROSEMARY" - Extra dwarf, slow-growing form of this popular, water-efficient shrub w/ deep green, aromatic foliage & pale blue flowers over long season; leaves used in cooking. [32] (B*W*F*)

Rosmarinus 'Blue Spires', "ROSEMARY" - Tall, upright form of this popular, water-efficient shrub w/ deep green, aromatic foliage & blue-violet flowers over long season; leaves used in cooking. [7] (B*W*F*)

Rosmarinus 'Boule', "ROSEMARY" - Compact form of this popular, water-efficient shrub w/ deep green, aromatic foliage & blue flowers over long winter season; leaves used in cooking. [9] (B*W*F*)

Rosmarinus 'Spice Islands', "ROSEMARY" - Tall, upright form of this popular, water-efficient shrub w/ deep green, extra thick, aromatic leaves & blue-violet flowers; this cultivar used for commercial production. [20] (B*W*F*)

Ruttya fruticosa 'Orange Dragon', "ORANGE MONKEY-FACE" - Rare, evergreen, east African shrub w/ angular branches, 2-in., crinkled leaves & clusters of striking, orange, 2-lipped flowers w/ a dark red blotch on the lip; blooms in summer. [30/27] (H*)

Salvia brandegei, "BRANDEGEE SAGE" - Calif. native, evergreen shrub w/ scalloped, aromatic leaves & long-stemmed, shish-kabob spikes of small, pale lavender in early summer; good cut flower; needs good drainage. [10/5] (B*W*C*)

Salvia brandegei 'Pacific Blue', "SANTA ROSA ISLAND SAGE" - Calif. native, evergreen shrub w/ scalloped, aromatic leaves & long-stemmed, shish-kebob spikes of small, dark lavender blue flowers in early summer; good cut flower; needs good drainage. [20] (B*W*C*F*)

Salvia canariensis, "CANARY IS. SALVIA" - Tall, bold-foliaged salvia w/ large, pointed, gray-green leaves & thick, bronze-bracted spikes of tubular, rosy-purple flowers in spring/summer. [17] (H*B*W*F*)

Salvia clevelandii, "CLEVELAND SAGE" - Drought tolerant, medium-sized, evergreen shrub w/ aromatic, gray-green leaves & interrupted spikes of rich blue, tubular flowers. [20] (H*B*W*C*F*)

Salvia gesneriflora, "RED VELVET SALVIA" - Bold, shrubby perennial w/ large, light green, heart-shaped leaves & spikes of 2-in., deep scarlet flowers over long winter-spring season; hummingbird favorite. [28] (H*)

Salvia holwayi, "HOLWAY SALVIA" - Wide spreading, evergreen shrub w/ narrow-heart-shaped leaves & slender spikes of 1 in., bright red, tubular flowers in winter (hummingbird favorite). [3] (H*F*)

Salvia 'Hot Lips', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Easy, water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves & abundant spikes of 1-in., tubular, white flowers tipped bright red - color may vary w/ temperature; hummingbird favorite. [32] (H*W*)

Salvia iodantha (S. rosea), "MEXICAN FUCHSIA SAGE" - Fast-growing, evergreen shrub w/ heart-shaped leaves & spikes of velvety, magenta, tubular flowers over long fall/winter season (hummingbird favorite). [18/14] (H*F*)

Salvia x jamensis (Cream), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of cream-colored, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, near black calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [7] (H*W*)

Salvia x jamensis (Mauve pink), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of delicate mauve pink, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, darker flower stems; hummingbird favorite. *LAST MINUTE ADDITION [15] (H*W*)

Salvia x jamensis (Pink), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of pink red, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, near black calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*W*)

Salvia x jamensis (Yellow w/ pink), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of yellow, 1-in. flowers blushed pink & contrasting, near black calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [41/3] (H*W*)

Salvia leucantha, "MEXICAN BUSH SAGE" - Fast-growing shrub w/ long, narrow, felty leaves & abundant, velvety spikes of purple & white flowers over long summer to winter season. [25] (H*W*F*)

Salvia leucophylla, "PURPLE SAGE" - Especially garden friendly selection of this Calif. native shrub w/ aromatic, silvery leaves & shish-kabob spikes of purple-pink flowers in late spring; heat & drought tolerant. [15] (B*W*C*F*)

Salvia purpurea, "LILAC SALVIA" - Fast-growing, evergreen shrub w/ heart-shaped leaves & abundant, branching spikes of velvety, tubular, lavender-purple flowers over long fall/winter season (hummingbird favorite). [16] (H*)

Santolina 'Little Nicky', "DWARF LAVENDER COTTON" - Dwarf form of this water efficient shrublet forming a tight mound of bright green, aromatic leaves & yellow, button-like flower heads in spring/summer; needs good drainage. [32] (B*W*)

Senecio barbertonicus, "BARBERTON GROUNDSEL" - Evergreen, African, succulent shrub w/ long, bright green, cylindrical leaves & branching clusters of golden yellow, tufted flower heads in winter. [34] (B*W*)

Senna artemisioides, "FEATHERY CASSIA" - Water efficient, evergreen shrub from Aust. w/ feathery, gray-green foliage & in clusters of yellow, pea-shaped flowers over long winter/spring season (=Cassia artemisioides). [25] (B*W*S*)

Senna multiglandulosa, "BUTTERCUP BUSH" - Fast growing, evergreen shrub or small tree w/ handsome, bright green, divided leaves & clusters of 1-in., yellow flowers over long winter/spring season (=Cassia tomentosa). [30] (B*)

Senna phyllodinea, "SILVER LEAF CASSIA" - Water efficient, evergreen, Aust. shrub w/ gray-green, sickle-shaped, leaf-like stems & clusters of yellow, pea-shaped flowers over long spring/summer season. [25] (B*W*S*)

Sollya heterophylla 'Boddy's Choice', "AUST. BLUEBELL CREEPER" - Compact form of this water-efficient, dainty, spreading shrub w/ small, dark green, pointed leaves & wiry stems; dotted w/ tiny, blue, bell-shaped flowers in summer. [20] (W*)

Syringa x hyacinthaflora 'Blanche Sweet', "LILAC" - Old time favorite, deciduous shrub w/ heart-shaped leaves & conical clusters of single, pinkish-blue flowers w/ hint of pink in spring; specially selected for our climate. [20] (B*F*S*)

Syringa x hyacinthaflora 'Evangeline', "LILAC" - Old time favorite, deciduous shrub w/ heart-shaped leaves & conical clusters of double, magenta flowers in spring; specially selected for our climate. [20] (B*F*S*)

Syringa x hyacinthaflora 'Mount Baker', "LILAC" - Old time favorite, deciduous shrub w/ heart-shaped leaves & conical clusters of single, white flowers in spring; specially selected for our climate. [20] (B*F*S*)

Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' , "LILAC" - Old time favorite, deciduous shrub w/ heart-shaped leaves & conical clusters of double, dark purple flowers in spring; specially selected for our climate. [20] (B*F*S*)

Syringa vulgaris 'Krasavitsa Moskvy' , "LILAC" - Old time favorite, deciduous shrub w/ heart-shaped leaves & conical clusters of double, pinkish-white flowers in spring; specially selected for our climate. [20] (B*F*S*)

Teucrium polium, "FELTY GERMANDER" - Low, evergreen shrublet forming a white, felty mound of foliage & dense, rounded spikes of tiny, yellow flowers opening from fat, lime-colored buds; needs good drainage. [25] (B*W*)

Ugni molinae 'Flambeau', "CHILEAN GUAVA" - Slow-growing, dense shrub w/ small, bronzy dark green leaves variegated cream & pink, white, bell-shaped flowers & small, purplish, edible fruits that smell like baked apples. [20]

Viburnum tinus 'Compacta', "COMPACT LAURUSTINUS" - Dwarf form of this versatile Mediterranean shrub w/ dark green, leathery leaves, tight clusters of pink buds opening white from fall to spring, & metallic blue berries in summer. [20] (B*S*)

Westringia 'Jervis Gem', "COASTAL-ROSEMARY" - Compact form of this water-efficient, spreading shrub from Aust. w/ narrow, green leaves, woolly below, & spikes of delicate, lavender-blue flowers over long season. [20] (B*W*)

Westringia 'Wynyabbie Gem', "COASTAL-ROSEMARY" - Water-efficient, medium-sized, spreading shrub from Aust. w/ narrow, olive green leaves, woolly below, & spikes of delicate, lavender-pink flowers over long season. [20] (B*W*)

Yucca baccata, "BANANA YUCCA" - Slow-growing, Calif. native yucca forming a dense clump of tough, blue-green, sword-shaped leaves, dense, 2-ft. clusters of large, fleshy, white & reddish flowers & edible fruit. [20/2] (W*C*)

Yucca elata, "SOAPTREE YUCCA" - Slow growing, tree-like yucca w/ pale green, sword-shaped, sharp-pointed leaves & 3-ft. clusters of large, succulent, creamy white flowers in spring/summer. [20] (W*)

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