SHRUBS (updated 13 October, 2007)

The Friends of U.C. Riverside Botanic Gardens 25th Annual
FALL PLANT SALE

Public Sale Saturday, October 20, 12 noon to 5 pm and Sunday, October 21, 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.

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. [25] (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. [20] (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. [7] (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. [25] (H*W*)

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*)

Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley', "MANZANITA" - Calif. native derived mounding shrub to 3 ft. tall & 6+ ft. wide w/ small, blue green leaves, bronzy new growth & clusters of tiny, light pink, urn-shaped flowers in spring; needs good drainage. [20] (H*B*W*C*)

Artemisia tridentata var. vaseyana, "BIG SAGEBRUSH" - More garden tolerant selection of the sagebrush of "Old West" fame; tough, water efficient, picturesque shrub w/ silver-white, notoriously aromatic foliage; needs good drainage. [15] (W*C*)

Boronia megastigma 'Jack Maguire's Red', "BROWN BORONIA" - Choice Aust. shrub w/ short, needle-like leaves & freesia-scented, bell-shaped flowers that are deep orange-red; needs good drainage, no phosphorus fert.; not for beginners. [25] (F*S*)

Brugmansia 'Betty Marshall', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Compact selection of this popular genus; a large shrub/small tree w/ huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpet-shaped, white flowers; spectacular! Best Brugmansia for containers. [6] (S*)

Brugmansia candida 'Double White', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Large shrub/small tree w/ velvety leaves & huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpet-shaped, double, white flowers; spectacular! [5] (S*)

Brugmansia 'Frosty Pink', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Large shrub/small tree w/ huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpet-shaped, pink flowers; spectacular! [25] (S*)

Brugmansia 'Jamaica Yellow', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Large shrub/small tree w/ light green leaves & huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpet-shaped, yellow flowers; spectacular! [22] (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*)

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. [24] (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. [29] (B*S*)

Cassinia leptophylla, "SILVER COTTONWOOD" - Evergreen, Australian heather-like shrub w/ tiny, silvery leaves & apical clusters of tiny, button-like, white flower heads; needs good drainage. [4] (W*)

Ceanothus 'Concha', "CONCHA CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, medium to large, dense shrub w/ 1-in., dark green leaves & 1-in. clusters of electric dark blue flowers; needs good drainage but tolerates summer water. [20] (B*W*C*)

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 'Julia Phelps', "JULIA PHELPS CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, medium shrub w/ 1/2 in., dark green leaves & 1-in. clusters of dark indigo blue flowers in spring; heavy bloomer. [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. [15] (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. [20] (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. [15] (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. [20] (B*W*C*)

Cistus purpureus, "ORCHID ROCKROSE" - Water efficient, mounding shrub w/ leaves dark green above, light below & 3-inch, poppy-like flowers, the petals red-purple each w/ a red spot; needs good drainage. [20] (W*)

Cistus 'Ruby Cluster', "ROCKROSE" - Mounding, drought tolerant, 2-5 ft. tall & 6 ft. wide shrub w/ crinkled, dark green leaves & 2-inch, white, poppy-like flowers, each petal w/ a red spot at the base; needs good drainage. [20] (W*)

Cistus 'Santa Cruz', "ROCKROSE" - Drought tolerant, 3-ft., mounding shrub w/ bright gray, scallop-edged leaves & a profusion of 2-inch, purple-rose, poppy-like flowers in spring; needs good drainage. [20] (W*)

Cistus 'Victor Reiter', "ROCKROSE" - Drought tolerant, upright shrub w/ gray-green leaves & a profusion of 2.5-inch, salmon pink, poppy-like flowers w/ white centers in spring. [20] (W*)

Coleonema pulchrum 'Compact Form', "PINK BREATH-OF-HEAVEN" - A choice, lower, more spreading form of this South African shrub; dense shrub w/ dainty, bright green, aromatic foliage & an abundance of tiny pink flowers in winter/spring. [20] (W*B*F*)

Convolvulus cneorum 'Snow Angel', "BUSH MORNING GLORY" - Mounding, evergreen shrub w/ silky, silver leaves & white, funnel-shaped flowers blushed pink, produced over a long spring/summer season. [20] (W*)

Coprosma repens 'Thunder Storm', "MIRROR PLANT" - Dwarf form of this handsome, fast-growing shrub, grows to 3 ft. high and wide; grown for its small, rich coppery-green leaves; leaves have an unbelievable mirror-like shine. [20]

Correa 'Dusky Bells', "AUSTRALIAN FUCHSIA" - Water efficient, low shrub w/ felty, dark green leaves on red stems & bell-shaped, salmon-red flowers over long winter season; need good drainage. [20] (H*W*)

Correa 'Wyn's Wonder', "VARIEGATED AUSTRALIAN FUCHSIA" - Water efficient, compact, Aust. shrub w/ felty, olive green leaves w/ cream margins & 1-in., bell-shaped, rosy-pink flowers over long winter season; needs good drainage. [20] (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. [35] (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. [11] (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. [20] (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. [32] (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. [20] (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] (H*B*W*)

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 viridis, "MORMON TEA" - Unusual & curious, drought tolerant, Calif. native coniferous shrub w/ near leafless, slender, bright green branches; long used as tea & dye plant; needs good drainage. [13] (W*C*)

Eremophila racemosa, "EASTER EGG BUSH" - Choice, water efficient, evergreen shrub w/ narrow, gray green leaves on upright branches & tubular flowers opening orange & changing to rosy purple, born over long spring to summer season. [30] (H*W*)

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. [20] (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. [20] (B*)

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. [41] (H*W*)

Fremontodendron mexicanum, "SOUTHERN FLANNEL BUSH" - Spectacular, drought tolerant large shrub w/ rusty, dark green leaves & 3-inch, yellow-orange, bowl-shaped flowers over a long spring period; needs good drainage. [20] (W*C*)

Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty', "GARDENIA" - Open shrub w/ rich green, glossy foliage & 3-in., gleaming white, deliciously fragrant flowers over long summer season; acid soil, good drainage. [20] (F*S*)

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. [34] (F*S*)

Grevillea lanigera (selected low form), "WOOLLY GREVILLEA" - Evergreen shrub w/ small, gray green leaves close-set foxtail fashion along arching or trailing branches & clusters of unusual, pink, spidery flowers; needs good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [25] (H*W*)

Grevillea 'Noellii', "HUMMINGBIRD BUSH" - Evergreen shrub w/ dark green, needle-like leaves & showy clusters of unusual, spidery flowers that are dark pink & white; good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [20] (H*W*)

Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon', "ROBYN GORDON GREVILLEA" - Evergreen shrub w/ 6-8 in., light green leaves w/ many slender divisions & 6-in. clusters of unusual, peachy red, spidery flowers, much of the year; needs good drainage, no phosphorus fert. [20] (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. [20] (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. [30] (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. [17] (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. [20] (W*F*)

Haplopappus laricifolia 'Aguirre', "TURPENTINE BRUSH" - Lush selection of this rarely offered Calif. native evergreen shrub w/ dark green, narrow leaves & fluffy clusters of small, yellow daisy flowers in late summer/fall (=Ericameria) [20] (B*W*C*)

Helianthemum nummularium 'Annabel', "SUNROSE" - Dense, evergreen, mat-forming shrublet w/ dark gray green leaves & 1-in., double, light pink flowers in spring/summer; cut back after flowering for fall bloom; needs good drainage. [20] (W*)

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. [20]

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. [20] (H*W*C*)

Justicia spicigera, "MEXICAN HONEYSUCKLE" - Water efficient, heat-loving, rounded shrub w/ bright green leaves & clusters of orange, tubular flowers produced continuously. [25] (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. [20] (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. [20] (B*W*)

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Superior', "ENGLISH LAVENDER" - Improved 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 angustifolia 'Coconut Ice', "ENGLISH LAVENDER" - Unusual color form of classic perfume lavender; water efficient shrub w/ bright gray-green, aromatic leaves & slender, long-stalked, fragrant spikes of pink & white flowers in summer. [32] (B*W*F*S*)

Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso', "PURPLE LAVANDIN" - Compact, water efficient shrub w/ gray-green, aromatic leaves & thick, long-stalked, fragrant spikes of deep purple flowers over long summer season. [20] (B*W*F*S*)

Lavandula minutolii, "FERNLEAF LAVENDER" - Water efficient, aromatic shrub w/ handsome, ferny, gray-green foliage & tall, branching spikes of tiny, blue flowers over long summer/fall season. [10] (B*W*F*S*)

Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast', "SPANISH LAVENDER" - Drought tolerant, aromatic shrub w/ gray-green foliage & dense spikes of dark purple flowers topped by especially showy, purple bracts in early summer. [32] (B*W*F*S*)

Lebeckia sericea, "SILVER PEA" - Uncommon South African shrub of graceful form w/ soft, silvery, narrow-segmented leaves & spikes of creamy yellow, sweetpea-shaped flowers in spring & fall; needs good drainage. [20]

Leucophyllum frutescens, "TEXAS RANGER" - Water efficient, heat loving, evergreen shrub w/ silvery leaves & rose-purple, snapdragon-shaped flowers in summer/fall; needs good drainage. [12/10] (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. [12] (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. [6] (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. [20] (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. [14]

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. [20]

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. [31] (B*)

Malacothamnus fremontii, BUSH MALLOW" - Calif. native, evergreen shrub w/ bold, maple-like, gray-fuzzy leaves on spike-like branches & silvery-pink, hollyhock like flowers in summer; spreads below ground to form thickets. [15] (B*W*C*)

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. [8] (W*C*)

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. [24] (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! [72] (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! [32] (W*)

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. [20] (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. [20] (W*F*)

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. [20] (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. [14] (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. [24] (F*S*)

Ozothamnus diosmifolius 'Rose', "RICE FLOWER" - Uncommon Aust. shrub w/ narrow, half-inch, aromatic leaves & dense, terminal heads of small, rounded, dark pink buds that open to dark rose-pink, papery flowers; long-lasting cutflower. [20] (B*W*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. [25]

Potentilla fruitcosa 'Gold Star', "CINQUEFOIL' - Compact, widely adapted, deciduous shrub w/ small, divided, dark green leaves & 1 1/2 in., bright yellow, rose-like flowers from spring to fall; butterfly favorite. [20] (B*W*)

Rhagodia spinescens, "AUST. SALTBUSH" - Water efficient, fast-growing, low shrub w/ fine-textured, silvery-green foliage; excellent large-scale groundcover or slope cover. [18] (W*)

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. [15] (B*W*C*)

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. [20] (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. [32] (B*W*F*)

Rosmarinus 'Irene', "ROSEMARY" - New, low-growing, patented variety of this popular, water-efficient shrub w/ deep green, aromatic foliage & dark violet blue flowers over long season; leaves used in cooking. [32] (B*W*F*)

Ruellia peninsularis, "DESERT RUELLIA" - Small desert shrub w/ whitish, zig-zag branches, dark green leaves & blue-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers throughout warm weather. [20] (H*W*)

Ruta graveolens (compact), "RUE", "HERB OF GRACE" - Extra compact form of this handsome, long-grown herb w/ highly aromatic, lacy, silvery-blue leaves, clusters of yellow flowers in summer; sap may be irritating to some, [20] (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. [34/28/25/7] (H*)

Salvia 'Allen Chickering', "ALLEN CHICKERING SAGE" - Water efficient, medium-sized, evergreen shrub w/ aromatic, gray-green leaves & interrupted spikes of intense blue, tubular flowers; fast-growing & reliable; needs good drainage. [20] (H*B*W*C*F*)

Salvia apiana, "WHITE SAGE" - Drought tolerant, local native, evergreen shrub w/ silvery-white, extremely aromatic leaves & tall spires of small, white & lavender flowers in late spring/early summer; needs good drainage. [15] (B*W*C*)

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. [15] (B*W*C*)

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. [20/3] (H*B*W*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. [40] (H*)

Salvia greggii (White), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of white, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, near black calyxes & flower stems, spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [50] (H*W*)

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). [19] (H*F*)

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). [30/27] (H*F*)

Salvia x jamensis 'Dancing Dolls, "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of rose & cream bicolored, 1-in. flowers produced spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*W*)

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. [26] (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. [20] (H*W*)

Salvia x jamensis (Scarlet-red), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of scarlet red, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, near black calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [24] (H*W*)

Salvia x jamensis (Rose-red), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of deep rose-red, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, near black calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [34] (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. [18] (H*W*)

Salvia leucophylla 'Figueroa', "PURPLE SAGE" - Low, spreading form of this Calif. native shrub w/ aromatic, silvery leaves & shish-kabob spikes of lavender-pink flowers in late spring; heat & drought tolerant. [10] (B*W*C*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. [25] (H*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. [30] (B*W*)

Simmondsia chinensis, "JOJOBA", "GOATNUT" - Versatile, drought tolerant, Calif. native shrub, slow-growing & dense w/ leathery, gray-green leaves; female plants bear jojoba "nuts" used in cosmetics & eating. [13] (W*C*)

Tephrosia grandiflora, "TEPHROSIA" - Uncommon, South African, evergreen shrub w/ dark green, divided leaves & 1-in., rose-magenta, sweetpea-like flowers produced much of the year; needs good drainage. [20]

Tetratheca ericifolia 'Heathland Gem', "BLACK-EYED SUSAN" - Small, heath-like, Aust. shrub w/ slender branches covered in small, needle-like bright green leaves & pendant, bell-shaped, bright mauve flowers w/ dark centers; needs good drainage. [20] (H*)

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]

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] (W*C*)

Zexmenia hispida 'Devil's River', "ORANGE ZEXMENIA" - Heat-loving, Texas native shrub w/ small, crinkled, dark green leaves & rich orange-yellow, daisy-like flower heads over long late spring to fall season. [20] (B*W*)

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