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Photo ID # | Common Name | Botanical Name | Narrative for Nevada | Class LV | Narrative for So. Utah | Class UT |
103905 | Kaleidoscope Abelia | Abelia x kaleidoscope | A dense low mounding shrub to 2 x 3 ft. Bright red stems with variegated leaves; bright yellow with green center gradually changing through the seasons until they become bright orange, and fiery red in the fall. Light pink summer buds open to small, white tubular flowers, through fall. Best in morning sun and good drainage. | evergreen | ||
103605 | Grecian Pattern Plank | Acanthus mollis 'Oak Leaf' | Intriguing tropical effect from large, oak-leaf-shaped foliage. Grow for attractive foliage and enjoy spikes of whitish-lilac flowers. Herbaceous perennial is useful in borders. Partial sun to full shade. Fast grower to 4 feet tall and wide, spreading rapidly. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years. Deep infrequent water, regular fertilizing. | perennial | ||
219301 | Cajun Delight Okra | Abelmoschus esculentus 'Cajun Delight' | All American Selections Winner! Plant produces high yields of dark green okra. Best of the okras on the market. Pods can be harvested up to 5 inches long and still remain tender. Give good drainage and afternoon shade. Fertilize and water regularly. | |||
102105U | Japanese Maple | Acer palmatum | Lacy red leaves changing to light green as it warms, turning to yellow then golden orange and red in the fall. Nice smaller tree with interesting growth habit to 15 ft or more. Provide shelter from afternoon sun for best results. Avoid crowding with other plants, provide good drainage and deep regular water. | Decidious | ||
102305U | Red Japanese Maple | Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' | Finely divided lacy red leaves changing to light green as it warms, turning to golden orange and red in the fall. Nice smaller tree with interesting growth habit to 16 ft or more. Provide shelter from afternoon sun for best results. Good drainage and deep regular water. | Decidious | ||
102905U | Black Japanese Maple | Acer palmatum 'Nigrum' | Boldly hued small garden or patio tree displays black-red new foliage, maturing to deep purple-red. Slow-growing to 10 ft. high & 12 ft. wide. Useful for garden accents, also great in containers and as bonsai. Provide morning sun and good drainage. | |||
154605 | Norway Royal Red Maple | Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' | Beautiful slow growing tree to 25 feet or more. Deep maroon purple leaves. Best when planted at 3000 feet or higher with full sun. Amended soil, good drainage and moderate water. Protect from reflected heat. Maintain soil lower pH for best results. | |||
104920 | AUTUMN BLAZE MAPLE | Acer rubrum 'Autumn Blaze' | Showy flowers. Fast growing tree to 50 x 30 feet or more. Striking red leaves in the fall after frosts. Best when planted at 3000 feet or higher with sun, amended soil, good drainage and moderate water. Protect from hot winds and reflected heat. | deciduous | ||
154505 | Burgundy Belle Maple | Acer rubrum 'Burgundy Belle' | Beautiful tree to 30 x 25 feet or more. Striking red to burgundy leaves in the fall after frosts. Best when planted at 3000 feet or higher with full sun. Amended soil, good drainage and moderate water. Protect from reflected heat. Maintain lower soil pH for best results. Fertilize spring and fall. | |||
102205 | October Glory Red Maple | Acer rubrum 'October Glory' | Attractive tree is one of the best and most popular of the Red Maple cultivars. Excellent for intense fall color. Medium growth rate to 25 feet. Red flowers in dense clusters form before the leaves. Best with filtered shade, rich soil, good drainage and moderate water. Protect from hot winds and reflected heat. | |||
104820 | SUN VALLEY MAPLE | Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' | Beautiful tree to 25 x 20 feet or more. Striking red leaves in the fall after frosts. Best when planted at 3000 feet or higher with full sun. Amended soil, good drainage and moderate water. Protect from reflected heat. Maintain soil pH < 7 for best results. | Decidious | ||
027601 | Black Rose Aeonium | Aeonium arboreum | A striking succulent, forms clumps of 3 foot tall gray-brown stems. The long stems terminate in rosettes of dark purple leaves. Yellow star-shaped flower clusters contrast against the dark foliage. Provide good drainage and afternoon shade. Protect from cold. May be damaged at 28 F. | Succulent | ||
453001 | Pinwheel Aeonium | Aeonium 'haworthii' | A durable winter growing succulent that can grow up to 18 x 24 inches. Four inch wide rosettes of bluish green leaves often tinged in red along the margins. The late spring flowers rise above the foliage are butterfly yellow to nearly white. Sometimes tinged in pink. May be damaged at 20 F. Give good drainage. | Succulent | ||
103205 | Midnight Blue Lily of the Nile | Agapanthus africanus 'Midnight Blue' | Graceful plant to 2 ft. with deep blue violet flowers on tall stalks in early summer. Colorful accent in any landscape; super container plant. Likes full to part sun, amended soil, good drainage and deep, infrequent water when established. Feed in spring and summer. | Evergreen | ||
103402 | BLUESTORM LILY OF THE NILE | Agapanthus praecox orientalis 'Bluestorm' | Clumping plant to 1' with deep sky blue bell shaped flowers on short stalks in early summer. Colorful accent in any landscape; super container plant. Likes full to part sun, amended soil, good drainage and deep, infrequent water when established. Feed in spring and summer. | Evergreen | ||
404405 | Century Plant | Agave americana | Massive, upright succulent with sharp-spined leaves to 6 feet. After 10 years or more produces a 15 foot flower stalk; offsets at base can be transplanted. Full sun, any well-drained soil, infrequent water when established. May be damaged at 20 F. | Succulent | Massive, upright succulent with sharp-spined leaves to 6 feet. After 10 years or more produces a 15 foot flower stalk; offsets at base can be transplanted. Full sun, any well-drained soil, infrequent water when established. Protect from cold. May be damaged at 20 F. | Tender Succulent |
404505 | VARIEGATED CENTURY PLANT | Agave americana v. marginata | Massive, upright succulent with patterned, sharp-spined leaves to 6 feet. After 10 years or more produces single 15 foot flower stalk. Suckers at base of plant can be relocated. Full sun, any well-drained soil, infrequent water when established. | Evergreen | Massive, upright succulent with patterned, sharp-spined leaves to 6 feet. After 10 years or more produces single 15 foot flower stalk. Suckers at base of plant can be relocated. Full sun, any well-drained soil, infrequent water when established. Protect from cold. May be damaged at 20 F. | Tender Succulent |
403905 | SILVER QUEEN AGAVE | agave americana v. mediopicta | A smaller variety of Century Plant with white stripes in the center of green edged sharp-spined leaves. After several years it produces its’ single tall flower stalk; offsets at base can be transplanted. Full sun, well-drained soil, infrequent water when established. | Evergreen | ||
405205 | CARRIBEAN AGAVE | Agave angustifolia | Symmetrical tropical agave with narrow light green leaves. Grows to 4 x 4 ft. and prefers some afternoon shade. Produces it’s single flowering stalk with greenish-yellow flowers. Infrequent water when established. | Evergreen | ||
405105 | VARIEGATED CARRIBEAN AGAVE | Agave angustifolia v. marginata | Symmetrical tropical agave has creamy white variegation on the edge of narrow light green leaves. Grows to 4 x 4 ft. and prefers some afternoon shade. Produces it’s single flowering stalk with greenish-yellow flowers. Infrequent water when established. | Evergreen | ||
412305 | SPIDER AGAVE | agave bracteosa | Slender, spineless lime green leaves twist and arch to form a spider. Smaller agave, rarely grows to 2 x 2 ft. Consistent annual bloomer with white flowers in 3 ft. spike. Full sun, any amended, well-drained soil. Infrequent water when established. | Evergreen | ||
404905 | MESCAL AGAVE | Agave colorata | Broad blue-grey leaves to 4 ft. decorated with intricate markings edged with large dark teeth. Produces it’s single flower stalk with reddish buds open to bright yellow flowers. Water efficient and tolerates poor soil, high heat, drought and wind. | Evergreen | ||
405905 | SMOOTH AGAVE | Agave desmettiana | Fast growing with fleshy. Arching light green generally smooth edged leaves, with stout terminal spine. Drought tolerant, but can handle regular water. Takes full sun, excels with a bit of shade. Produces single flowering stalk with light yellow flowers. | Evergreen | ||
412405 | Thread Leaf Agave | Agave filifera | Clumping dense rosettes up to 2 feet wide by 1.5 tall. The name filifera means 'carrying threads'. This small agave is often used as a house plant. If this is the case, it should be kept outside in summer. Will bear a 6 feet tall spike carrying 2-inch flowers. Water weekly in summer and monthly to none in winter. | Succulent | ||
405505 | Murphey's Agave | Agave murpheyi | Striking medium sized agave, grey-green leaves decorated with striking imprints. Produces its' single flower stalk with green flowers and many bulbils. Ideal for dry desert yards. Full sun, any well-drained soil, deep infrequent water when established. May be damaged at 17 F. | Succulent | ||
405705 | Parry's Agave | Agave parryi | Handsome, cold hardy to 0 F, upright succulent with blue-green leaves to 2 feet. Uses underground rhizomes to eventually form extensive colonies. Produces its' single tall yellow flower stalk in time. Full sun, infrequent water when established. | |||
404803 | Artichoke Agave | Agave parryi 'Truncata' | Dense symmetrical form with blue-green leaves. Grows to 3 x 3 feet unfolds like an artichoke! Underground rhizomes spread to eventually form extensive colonies. Tall flower spike with yellow flowers. Full sun, any well-drained soil. May be damaged at 19 F. | Succulent | Dense symmetrical form with blue-green leaves. Grows to 3 x 3 feet unfolds like an artichoke! Underground rhizomes spread to eventually form extensive colonies. Tall flower spike with yellow flowers. Full sun, any well-drained soil. Protect from cold. May be damaged at 20 F. | Tender Succulent |
403405 | FEROX AGAVE | Agave salmiana var. ferox | Large Agave develops urn-shaped rosette with 1 x 3 ft leaves curving inward. It forms colonies by offsets and produces a large flower stalk, once in its lifetime, after 10 years or more. Give it full sun, any soil and deep, infrequent water once established. | Evergreen | ||
443303 | Durango Delight Agave | Agave schidigera 'Durango Delight' | Smaller agave grows to 2-3 feet by 2 feet tall. The dark green leaves are about a foot long and decorated with thin white margins. No marginal spines on leaves but the tip is sharp. Flower stalk to 10 feet and loaded with purple flowers. Ideal container plant. May be damaged at 20 F. | Succulent | Smaller agave grows to 2-3 feet by 2 feet tall. The dark green leaves are about a foot long and decorated with thin white margins. No marginal spines on leaves but the tip is sharp. Flower stalk to 10 feet and loaded with purple flowers. Protect from cold - ideal container plant. May be damaged at 20 F. | Tender Succulent |
414015 | Shark Skin Agave | Agave 'Shark Skin' | This succulent grows to about 3 feet tall with evenly spaced thick triangular dark gray-green leaves that have smooth edges and prominent sturdy terminal spines. It will 'sucker' to produce colonies of this beautiful plant. Plant in full sun. Water deeply but infrequent. | Succulent | ||
105105T | Mimosa Tree | Albizzia julibrissin 'Rosea', Std. | Beautiful tree grows rapidly to 25 x 25 feet or more with fluffy, fragrant pink flowers in summer. Excellent choice for our climate. Full sun, amended soil, good drainage and deep, infrequent water when established. Prune to shape in January. Feed in March, May and September. | Deciduous | ||
192101 | Hollyhock | Alcea rosea | An old garden standard, growing 4 to 6 feet high, particularly useful for background screening or where vertical accent is desired. Best in morning sun in deep, rich, well drained soils. Many colors are available from pastels to near black. Give regular water and Dr Q's Rose and Flower Food. | Biennial | ||
430140 | Shallots | Allium | A bulb divided into cloves that grow on a common base. Prized in cooking for its distinctive flavor. Closely related to the onion. Give morning sun, regular water and fertilizer. To harvest, pull up clumps and separate the bulbs. Before using them let dry for about a month. | Bulb | ||
289340 | Yellow Sweet Onion | Allium cepa 'Yellow Sweet' | A yellow-skinned onion that favors long days (Onions are day length sensitive). When stored, it will become sweeter. Onions are a hardy biennial grown as annuals. Leaves and flower stalks are hollow and bases swell to form a bulb. Best with afternoon shade, good drainage, regular water and fertilzer. | Bulb | ||
408105 | Aloe Vera | Aloe barbadensis | Decorative succulent with stiff,
fleshy leave 1-2 feet long; the medicine plant of folklore. Yellow flower
spike in early spring. Excellent in
containers. Morning sun, well-drained
soil, infrequent water once established. Protect from freezing or grow as annual. May be damaged at 32 F. |
Tender Succulent | ||
449801 | Golden Tooth Aloe | Aloe distans | Clumping leaf succulent, on rambling stems. Heads are around 5 inches in diameter. The stems of this low-growing succulent root along the ground and turn upward at their ends. Rosettes of blue-green leaves with pale spots. Spines on the edges. Blooms are dull scarlet or yellow with orange keels. May be damaged at 30 F. | Succulent | ||
418905 | TREE ALOE | Aloe marlothii | A relative of Aloe Vera in tree form reaches 8 feet or more with branching stems of large leaves. Flowers bright orange-red to yellow May thru Sept. Good in dry areas or containers. Full sun, well-drained soil, infrequent water when established. Hardy to 27 F. | Evergreen | ||
450501 | Variegated Aloe | Aloe noblis 'Variegated' | Forms attractive green rosettes to 10 inches. Spear shapes leaves, banded with golden yellow and lined with gold teeth. Sometimes the plant can be pure yellow. Golden orange tubular flowers on tall spikes attract hummingbirds. Best with good drainage and deep infrequent water. May be damaged at 30 F. | Tender Succulent | ||
413405 | Coral Aloe | Aloe striata | Solitary succulent to about 2 feet with broad pale gray green leaves that vary in color depending on amount of sunlight. Reddish in hot areas and bluish-green in cooler spots. The flat, broad leaves hold the branching coral-red inflorescence during the late winter into early spring. Best in well-drained sunny locations. | Succulent | ||
451205 | Partridge Breast Aloe | Aloe variegata | Very attractive Clumps of short stemmed rosettes with Tiger-like white and green banded leaves that overlap closely. Mid summer flowers are salmon-red. Give morning sun and good drainage. Allow to dry between waterings. May be damaged at 25 F. Protect during winter or grow as annual. | Evergreen Succulent | ||
412005 | Blue Hibiscus | Alyogyne huegelii | Attractive shrub to 8 feet has large, lilac blue flowers throughout the growing season. Good in pots or protected landscape areas. Prefers morning sun, amended soil, good drainage and deep, infrequent water when established. May be damaged at 31 F. Protect from frost and freezing. | Tender Evergreen | ||
412005P | Blue Hibiscus Patio Tree | Alyogyne huegelii P.T. | Attractive topiary to 8 feet has large, lilac blue flowers throughout the growing season. Good in pots or protected landscape areas. Prefers morning sun, amended soil, good drainage and moderate water. May be damaged at 31 F. Protect from frost and freezing. | Tender Evergreen | ||
123701 | Angelmist | Angelonia | Violet flowers, almost an inch across on soft slender upright spikes, and bloom most all summer. Smooth stems and narrow leaves. Foliage has pleasant scent. Bushy habit. Grows to 1 x 1 ft. Ideal for our hot desert climate. Give it full to part sun, well drained garden soil and moderate water. | Evergreen | ||
149401 | PURPLE STRIPED ANGELFACE | Angelonia augustifolia, 'Purple Striped' | This compact tropical heat-lover highlights a new series of summer snapdragons. A large lavender edged, purple-centered flower variety. Ideal for our hot desert climate. Give it full to part sun, well drained garden soil and moderate water. | annual | ||
412505 | Kangaroo Paw | Anigozanthos | Dark green swordlike leaves to 3 feet or taller. Striking tubular flowers in red, purple, green, or yellow are curved at ends like kangaroo paws. Flower spikes can reach up to 6 feet tall appearing in late spring through fall. Attracts hummingbirds. Best with some afternoon shade and well drained soil. Divide clumps to retain vigor. | perennial | ||
264140 | PINK SNAPDRAGON | Antirrhinum majus, Pink | Very attractive bedding plant for winter color. Comes in many colors. Cross pollination makes new and unusual colors every year. This variety to 2 feet or more. Great in beds and pots. Full sun, good drainage, regular fertilizer. Avoid overhead watering. Self sows readily. | perennial | ||
452001 | Kiwi Aeonium | Aeonium 'Kiwi' | Small branching variegated succulent with pointed pale yellow leaves with rose edges in a star shape. Yellow blooms in the summer. Best in morning sun, and good drainage. May be damaged at 28 F. Water deep and infrequent. Fertilize in spring with Dr Q's Cactus food. | Succulent | ||
303341 | HEARTS AND FLOWERS | Aptenia | Fast growing, bright green, succulent with small red flowers. Excellent in pots, rock gardens, or on slopes. Full or part sun, any soil, infrequent water once established. Fertilize with flower food every 6-8 weeks. May freeze in severe cold, but usually recovers. | perennial | ||
483505 | Queen Palm | Arecastrum romanzoffianum | This graceful palm with , vigorous growth to 25 feet or more. It works well in sheltered areas and atriums. Protect from strong winds. May be damaged at 25 F. Wrap trunk to crown with burlap in winter to protect from severe cold. Plant in well drained soil and water regularly. | Tender Evergreen | ||
483545D | Queen Palm Double Trunk | Arecastrum romanzoffianum, Dbl. | This graceful palm with , vigorous growth to 25 feet or more. It works well in sheltered areas and atriums. Protect from strong winds. May be damaged at 25 F. Wrap trunk to crown with burlap in winter to protect from severe cold. Plant in well drained soil and water regularly. | Tender Evergreen | ||
414140 | Limelight Artemisia | Artemisia vulgaris | Add some autumn color. Grows to 2 x 2 feet, has white fall blooms. Very cold hardy. Attractive but invasive groundcover, think about where you plant. Have spots where it's hard to grow plants? Try this one. Tolerates poor soil. Give annual fertilzation for best look. | evergreen | ||
331089 | ASTER PERENNIAL | Aster novae-angliae | This dwarf cultivar typically grows 18-24 in. tall and up to 3' wide with a low, bushy habit. Features profuse blooms of multiple colored flowers which can entirely cover the plant with bloom from August until early October. Attractive to butterflies. Morning sun. Fertilize regularly. | perennial | ||
440605 | Eve's Needle | Austrocylindropuntia subulata | Cute little cactus that eventually grows up to 13 feet tall. Combs of long emerald green succulent leaves, and few, but fierce, white spines. The tip where growth occurs begins to multiply at a much faster rate and 'goes crazy', creating fantastic whorls with pronounced sculpture effects. Give deep infrequent water and fertilze in spring. | evergreen cactus | ||
418301 | Centennial Broom | Baccharis x 'Centennial' | Tough, spreading desert ground cover to 3 x 6 feet or more. Great for any dry, sunny location. Any well-drained soil, deep, infrequent water when established. Prune as needed for form and control | evergreen | ||
214815 | ALPHONSE KARR BAMBOO | Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr' | Striking yellow 1 in. culms to 30 ft. striped green. Make excellent privacy. New culms shed their sheaths revealing a beautiful yellow. Sunshine turns the culms red. Full to part sun, hardy to 20F. Regular water and frequent feeding with Tree & shrub food. | Evergreen | ||
215005 | OLDHAM BAMBOO | Bambusa multiplex 'Oldhammii' | Stunning, classical clumping bamboo. Culm walls are thick to 4 in., and soft, with short branches forming fairly open clumps. Young shoots are edible. Up to 55' tall. Full to part sun, hardy to 20F. Regular water and frequent feeding with Tree & shrub food. | Evergreen | ||
223615 | WHITE ORCHID TREE | Bauhinia variegata 'Candida' | This attractive variety to 10 ft. or more. Can be grown as a eye-catching shrub or a specimen tree, with staking. Shows large 2 to 4 in. white flowers with pink centers, winter through spring. Give it full to part sun, well drained soil and regular water in season. | semi-Evergreen | ||
419103 | Ponytail Palm | Beaucarnea recurvata | Unique and dramatic container plant. A tuft of grassy leaves emerges from the top of a stem which swells towards the ground into something resembling an elephant's foot. Needs filtered or morning sun. Water deep and infrequent when established. Will freeze if left outdoors over winter. May be damaged at 32 F. | Tender Evergreen | ||
311301 | English Daisy | Bellis perennis | Edging or bedding plant has short-stemmed flowers of red, pink, rose or white. Good complement to bulb gardens. Treat as annual in hot climates. Needs afternoon shade, rich soil, good drainage and ample water. Fertilize with flower food in spring and summer. | annual | ||
227989 | Rainbow Swiss Chard | Beta vulgaris 'Rainbow' | Beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. Not only offers a dazzling visual effect, it delivers a lighter flavor compared to regular chard. The striking large green or bronze-green leaves have a chewy texture and a just-right taste. Best in morning sun and good drainage. Fertilze and water regularly. | annual | ||
228689 | Red Swiss Chard | Beta vulgaris 'Red Swiss' | Exceptionally good looking. Rich dark green wrinkly full-bodied leaves grow on a substantial vibrant ruby red stalk and creates an eye-catching colorful contrast. Offering a faint beet flavor, classic red chard is deliciously tasty and juicy. Give morning sun, good drainage and regular water and fertilzer. | annual | ||
136420 | RIVER BIRCH | Betula nigra, Multi | Beautiful large tree to 70 x 50 feet. Best in cooler areas of the Southwest. Trunk often forks and the pinkish bark flakes and curls, adding landscape interest year around. Full sun, rich soil with good drainage, regular fertilizer and ample water. Easy where adapted. | evergreen | ||
136445M | RIVER BIRCH MULTI | Betula nigra, Multi | Beautiful large tree to 70 x 50 feet. Best in cooler areas of the Southwest. The pinkish bark flakes and curls, adding landscape interest year around. Full sun, rich soil with good drainage, regular fertilizer and ample water. Easy where adapted. | evergreen | ||
417205E | Tangerine Beauty Crossvine, Esp | Bignonia capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty', Esp. | Fast growing stems to 30 feet mark this freely flowering spring and summer bloomer. Attaches to surfaces by tendrils, produces bright tangerine flowers and grows in nearly any condition. Put in full to part sun and water moderately. | semi-Evergreen | ||
123605 | Var. PurpleQueen Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea 'Moneth' Varigata | Vibrant colored flowers with striking variegated foliage. Good for containers or the hottest landscape areas. Full sun, deep, infrequent water once established. Fertilize in spring and summer. May damage at 35 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Prune to form and heavily in spring. | Tender Perennial | ||
121705X | Purple Queen Bougainvillea,Stk | Bougainvillea 'Moneth', Stk. | This deep magenta flowered shrub or vine is good for containers or the hottest landscape areas. Full sun, deep, infrequent water once established. Fertilize in spring and summer. May damage at 35 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Prune heavily in spring. | Tender Perennial | ||
121502 | Oo-La-La Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea 'Monka' | This compact plant produces vibrant magenta-red bracts for much of the year. Dwarf variety grows 18 inches tall and 6 to 8 feet wide. Great in baskets or as spreading ground cover. May be damaged at 35 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Full sun. Deep, infrequent water once established. | Tender Perennial | ||
130005X | Pink Pearl Bougainvillea Stk | Bougainvillea x 'Pink Pearl' Stk. | This deep pink flowered shrub or vine is good for containers or the hottest landscape areas. Full sun, deep, infrequent water once established. Fertilize in spring and summer. May damage at 35 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Prune heavily in spring. | Tender Perennial | ||
123305 | Pixie Pink Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea spectabilis 'Pixie Pink' | Bright pink flower clusters. Blooming shrub or vine is good for containers or the hottest landscape areas. Full sun, deep, infrequent water once established. Fertilize spring and summer. May be damaged at 35 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Prune heavily in spring. | Tender Perennial | ||
113701 | Temple Fire Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea spectabilis 'Temple Fire' | This vibrantly colored shrub or vine is good for containers or the hottest landscape areas. Full sun, deep, infrequent water once established. Fertilize spring and summer. May be damaged at 35 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Prune heavily in spring. | Tender Perennial | ||
114505 | Barbara Karst Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea x 'Barbara Karst' | This vibrantly colored shrub or vine is good for containers or the hottest landscape areas. Full sun, deep, infrequent water once established. Fertilize spring and summer. May be damaged at 35 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Prune heavily in spring. | Tender Perennial | ||
114505P | Barbara Karst Bougainvillea Patio Tree | Bougainvillea x 'Barbara Karst' PT | This vibrantly colored patio tree is good for containers or the hottest landscape areas. Full sun, deep, infrequent water once established. Fertilize spring and summer. May be damaged at 35 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Prune to shape and heavily in spring. | Tender Perennial | ||
121005 | Fire Mound Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea x 'Fire Mound' | Bright red blooming shrub or vine is good for containers or the hottest landscape areas. Full sun, deep, infrequent water once established. Fertilize spring and summer. May be damaged at 35 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Prune heavily in spring. | Tender Perennial | ||
115005 | La Jolla Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea x 'La Jolla' | Deep pink blooming shrub or vine is good for containers or the hottest landscape areas. Full sun, deep, infrequent water once established. Fertilize spring and summer. May be damaged at 35 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Prune heavily in spring. | Tender Perennial | ||
121505P | Oo-La-La Bougainvillea, PT | Bougainvillea x 'Oo-La-La' | This compact plant produces vibrant magenta-red bracts for much of the year. May be damaged at 35 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Full sun. Deep, infrequent water once established. Prune to keep shape. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Full sun. Deep, infrequent water once established. | Tender Perennial | ||
115301 | Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea x 'Raspberry Ice' | Vibrant hot pink blooming shrub or vine is good for containers or the hottest landscape areas. Full sun, deep, infrequent water once established. Fertilize spring and summer. May be damaged at 35 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Prune heavily in spring. | Tender Perennial | ||
120805P | Royal Purple Bougainvillea, PT | Bougainvillea x 'Royal Purple', P.T. | This bright magenta flowered shrub or vine is good for containers or the hottest landscape areas. Full sun, deep, infrequent water once established. Fertilize spring and summer. May be damaged at 35 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Prune for shape and heavily in spring. | Tender Perennial | ||
120815X | Royal Purple Bougainvillea, Stk | Bougainvillea x 'Royal Purple', Stk. | This bright magenta flowered shrub or vine is good for containers or the hottest landscape areas. Full sun, deep, infrequent water once established. Fertilize spring and summer. May be damaged at 35 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Prune heavily in spring. | Tender Perennial | ||
115701 | San Diego Red Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea x 'San Diego Red' | This vibrant red flowered shrub or vine is good for containers or the hottest landscape areas. Full sun, deep, infrequent water once established. Fertilize spring and summer. May be damaged at 35 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Prune heavily in spring. | Tender Perennial | ||
120901 | Torch Glow Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea x 'Torch Glow' | This unusual variety stands alone without support. It's great for containers or the hottest landscape areas. Give it full sun, good drainage and deep, infrequent water when established. Fertilize spring and summer. May be damaged at 35 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Prune when needed for form and control. | Tender Perennial | ||
121705P | Purple Queen Bougainvillea, PT | Bougainvillea, Moneth, P.T. | This deep magenta flowered shrub or vine is good for containers or the hottest landscape areas. Full sun, deep, infrequent water once established. Fertilize in spring and summer. May damage at 35 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. Prune to form and heavily in spring. | Tender Perennial | ||
419305 | Bottle Tree | Brachychiton populneus | Moderate growth to 40 x 20 feet or more marks this unusual, drought tolerant tree. Good accent tree or wide screen in a warm, protected spot. Full sun, amended soil, good drainage and deep, infrequent water when established. Protect from frost and freezing. | evergreen | ||
310501 | Swan River Daisy | Brachycome multifida | Pretty bedding plant forms 12 inch mounds with a profusion of blue, white or pink daisies in spring and summer. Good rock garden, border or container plant. Full to part sun, amended soil, good drainage and moderate water. Feed with Flower Food every 4-6 weeks. Protect from severe cold. | |||
226101 | Green Fortune Bok Choy | Brassica chinensis | New heat resistant baby variety rapidly produces 6 to 8 inch sweet and crunchy cute and chubby mini-heads. Crispy pastel stalks and deep green leaves. Great for spring or fall planting. Great for stir-fry, side dish or mixed into chinese noodles. Best in morning sun and good drainage. Regular water and fertilzing. | annual | ||
125005 | Black Knight Butterfly Bush | Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight' | This superb variety grows
quickly to 6 x 4 feet or more and shows big clusters of dark, fragrant,
violet-purple flowers in summer. Butterflies love it! Give it full or part
sun, well-drained soil and regular water. Cut back heavily in early spring. |
Decidious | ||
125005P | Black Knight ButterflyBush P.T | Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight', P.T. | Superb variety grows quickly to 8 x 4 feet or more and shows big clusters of dark, fragrant, violet-purple flowers in summer. Butterflies love it! Give it full or part sun, well-drained soil and regular water. Cut back heavily in early spring. | Decidious | ||
124905 | Pink Delight Butterfly Bush | Buddleia davidii 'Pink Delight' | This spectacular variety grows quickly to 6 x 6 feet, producing spikes of fragrant, bright pink flowers in summer. It's a great butterfly attractant and compact landscape accent! Give it full or part sun, well-drained soil and regular water. Cut back in early spring. | |||
124905P | Pink Delight ButterflyBush P.T | Buddleia davidii 'Pink Delight', P.T. | Spectacular variety grows quickly to 8 x 6 feet, producing spikes of fragrant, bright pink flowers in summer. It's a great butterfly attractant and compact landscape accent! Give it full or part sun, well-drained soil and regular water. Cut back in early spring. | |||
124805P | Royal Red Butterfly Bush P.T. | Buddleia davidii 'Royal Red', P.T. | Attractive variety grows to 6 x 4 feet or more. Produces big clusters of fragrant, light maroon flowers in summer. Attracts Butterflies! Give it full or part sun, well-drained soil and regular water. Cut back heavily in early spring. Fertilize spring and fall. | Decidious | ||
130105 | JULIA JANE BOXWOOD | Buxus, microphylla koreana | Dark green leaf Spring thru Fall, bronzes in winter. Nice formal or informal hedge. Broad round dark green leaves; grows slowly to 3 x 4 feet. Suitable for topiary. Lime green new foliage good contrast with dark green mature. Likes sun or shade, amended soil, good drainage and moderate water. | Evergreen | ||
420215 | CASCALOTE | Caesalpinia cacalaco | Graceful small tree to 15 x 15' or more. Yellow flowers fall and winter. Rose-like thorns on stems. Foliage is dense and dark green, contrasting with yellow flowers. Can also be maintained in shrub form by seasonal pruning. Full sun and good drainage. Hardy to 25 degrees. | |||
419905 | Yellow Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia gilliesii | This tough, versatile plant reaches 6 feet or more with clusters of yellow, red-centered flowers. Great accent or specimen. Full sun, amended soil, deep, infrequent water when established. Prune heavily for shrub form. Fertilize with desert plant food in spring and fall. | deciduous | ||
420105 | Mexican Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia mexicana | Attractive desert plant to 10 feet high by 6 feet wide with clusters of yellow 'popcorn' flowers. Larger leaves than other varieties. Good accent or specimen. Full sun, amended soil, deep, infrequent water when established. Fertilize with desert plant food in spring and fall. Prune as needed to control. | |||
420305 | Red Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia pulcherrima | Beautiful desert plant to 6 x 6 feet or more with clusters of bright, red-orange flowers. Full sun, amended soil, good drainage, infrequent water when established. Fertilize with desert plant food in spring and fall. May be damaged and not recover at 18 F. | deciduous | ||
420405 | Phoenix Bird of Paradise | Caesalpinia pulcherrima 'Phoenix | New hybrid variety reaches 8-9
feet with bright yellow flowers all summer.
Great accent for all dry areas.
Full sun, well-drained soil; deep,
infrequent water when established.
Feed desert plant food in spring and summer. Can freeze in cold winter but recovers quickly. |
deciduous | ||
137405 | Karl Foerster Grass | Calamagrostis x actitflora | Stately upright grass, also called feather reed grass, is an all-time favorite. Its flower spikes make a striking five-foot tall exclamation point in the garden. It became the first ornamental grass to be named 'Perennial Plant of the Year.' Low maintenance and disease resistant, takes full sun and most soils. Fertilze annualy for better growth and blooms. | perennial | ||
422101 | Cherry Pink Million Bells | Calibrachoa 'Cherry Pink' | Pretty, fast-growing variety to
10 inches or so features hundreds of petunia-like, bright pink flowers from
spring through fall. It's
self-cleaning with a compact growth habit and does well in full to part sun
with amended soil, good drainage, and regular water. |
perennial | Pretty, fast-growing variety to 10 inches or so features hundreds of petunia-like, bright pink flowers from spring through fall. It's self-cleaning with a compact growth habit and does well in full to part sun with amended soil, good drainage, and regular water. May be damaged at 25 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. | annual |
425141 | Red Million Bells | Calibrachoa 'Red' | Pretty, fast-growing variety to 10 inches or so features hundreds of petunia-like, red flowers from spring through fall. It's self-cleaning with a compact growth habit and does well in full to part sun with amended soil, good drainage, and regular water. | perennial | Pretty, fast-growing variety to 10 inches or so features hundreds of petunia-like, red flowers from spring through fall. It's self-cleaning with a compact growth habit and does well in full to part sun with amended soil, good drainage, and regular water. May be damaged at 25 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. | annual |
421901 | Terra Cotta Million Bells | Calibrachoa 'Terra Cotta' | Pretty, fast-growing variety to
10 inches or so features hundreds of petunia-like, bronze flowers from spring
through fall. It's self-cleaning with
a compact growth habit and does well in full to part sun with amended soil, good drainage, and regular water. |
perennial | Pretty, fast-growing variety to
10 inches or so features hundreds of petunia-like, bronze flowers from spring
through fall. It's self-cleaning with
a compact growth habit and does well in full to part sun with amended soil, good drainage, and regular water. May be damaged at 25 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. |
annual |
422001 | Trailing Blue Million Bells | Calibrachoa 'Trailing Blue' | Pretty, fast-growing variety to
10 inches or so features hundreds of petunia-like, blue flowers from spring
through fall. It's self-cleaning with
a compact growth habit and does well in full to part sun with amended soil, good drainage, and regular water. |
perennial | Pretty, fast-growing variety to
10 inches or so features hundreds of petunia-like, blue flowers from spring
through fall. It's self-cleaning with
a compact growth habit and does well in full to part sun with amended soil, good drainage, and regular water. May be damaged at 25 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. |
annual |
422240 | Trailing Pink Million Bells | Calibrachoa 'Trailing Pink' | Pretty, fast-growing variety to
10 inches or so features hundreds of petunia-like, pink flowers from spring
through fall. It's self-cleaning with
a compact growth habit and does well in full to part sun with amended soil, good drainage, and regular water. |
perennial | Pretty, fast-growing variety to
10 inches or so features hundreds of petunia-like, pink flowers from spring
through fall. It's self-cleaning with
a compact growth habit and does well in full to part sun with amended soil, good drainage, and regular water. May be damaged at 25 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. |
annual |
421840 | Yellow Million Bells | Calibrachoa 'Yellow' | Pretty, fast-growing variety to
10 inches or so features hundreds of petunia-like, yellow flowers from spring
through fall. It's self-cleaning with
a compact growth habit and does well in full to part sun with amended soil, good drainage, and regular water. |
perennial | Pretty, fast-growing variety to
10 inches or so features hundreds of petunia-like, yellow flowers from spring
through fall. It's self-cleaning with
a compact growth habit and does well in full to part sun with amended soil, good drainage, and regular water. May be damaged at 25 F. Protect from cold or grow as annual. |
annual |
420501 | Baja Fairy Duster | Calliandra californica | Attractive, ferny shrub to 4 x 5 feet with bright red flowers in spring and summer. Great desert accent. Full sun, amended, well-drained soil; deep, infrequent water when established. Feed with desert plant food in spring and summer. Prune heavily after cold winter. May be damaged by 24 F. | Semi-Evergreen | ||
420701 | Fairy Duster | Calliandra eriophylla | Attractive, ferny shrub to 3 x 4
feet with white to rose flowers in spring and fall. Striking desert accent. Full sun, amended, well-drained soil; deep,
infrequent water when established.
Feed with desert plant food in spring and summer. Prune heavily after cold winter. May be damaged at 20 F. |
Deciduous | ||
131805 | CAPTAIN COOK BOTTLEBRUSH | Callistemon 'Captain Cook' | Tough, Austrailian bushy evergreen shrub to 8 x 6 feet or more has bright red, brushlike flowers on and off all year. Fast growing and easy to train. Best in full sun; likes amended soil with some drainage and deep, infrequent water when established. | Evergreen | ||
121101 | LEMON BOTTLEBRUSH PATIO TREE | Callistemon citrinus | Tough, evergreen shrub to 8 x 6 feet or more has bright red, brushlike flowers on and off all year. Fast growing and easy to train. Best in full sun; likes amended soil with good drainage and deep, infrequent water when established. Protect from severe cold. | Evergreen | ||
121201 | DWARF BOTTLEBRUSH | Callistemon citrinus 'Little John' | Dense, dwarf variety to about 3 x 3 feet is covered with blood red blooms most heavily in spring. Full sun, amended soil, good drainage and deep, infrequent water when established. Loves heat but protect from frost and severe cold. May be damaged at 30 F. Attracts hummingbirds. | Evergreen | ||
121205P | DWARF BOTTLEBRUSH PATIO TREE | Callistemon citrinus 'Little John' PT | Beautiful patio tree to 6 ft. Covered with blood red blooms for an extended season! Excellent container or landscape specimen. Takes heat, full sun, any soil. Likes moderate water, good drainage and protection from severe cold snaps. May be damaged at 30 F. | Evergreen | ||
121105P | LEMON BOTTLEBRUSH PATIO TREE | Callistemon citrinus, Patio Tree | Tough, evergreen to 10 x 6 feet or more has strikingly bright red, brushlike flowers on and off all year. Fast growing and easy to train. Best in full sun; likes amended soil with good drainage and deep, infrequent water when established. USDA zone 8 cold hardy. | Evergreen | ||
188005 | Sasanqua Camellia | Camellia sasanqua | Elegant variety to 6 x 6 feet or more. Large white semi-double flowers with ruffled edges. It's an excellent patio plant or landscape accent in shady areas. Plant in rich, well-drained soil; water moderately in growing season. Feed with Dr. Q's Rose & Flower Food and sulfur. Protect from wind. | tender evergreen | ||
188005E | Sasanqua Camellia, Esp. | Camellia sasanqua, Espalier | Elegant variety to 6 x 6 feet or more. Large white semi-double flowers with ruffled edges. It's an excellent patio plant or landscape accent in shady areas. Plant in rich, well-drained soil; water moderately in growing season. Prune to form. Feed with Dr. Q's Rose & Flower Food and sulfur. Protect from wind. | Tender Evergreen | ||
142405 | Minnesota Red Trumpet Vine | Campsis radicans 'Minnesota Red' | Vigorous, hybrid variety has clusters of scarlet red to deep pink flowers all summer. Great for hot corners, block walls and arbors. Likes full sun, any well-drained soil and deep, infrequent water when established. Fertilize with Flower Food® in spring. | perennial | ||
130302 | TROPICANNA BLACK CANNA | Canna indica 'Tropicanna Black' | Striking deep chocolate-colored tropical leaves to 5 ft. Complimented by contrasting bright red flowers throughout summer that soon change to orange. Provides bold color and lushness to the garden plantings or containers. Filtered sun for best foliage color. Good drainage and deep infrequent water. Cut to ground for winter. | perennial | ||
128903 | BRANDYWINE CANNA | Canna x generalis | Attractive tropical plant to 3 ft. Spikes of red, orchidlike flowers on green foliage. Full to part sun, amended soil, good drainage and regular water. Excellent accent or border; increases in size each year. Dormant in winter; remove foliage when completely brown. | perennial | ||
132503 | CHINESE CORAL CANNA | Canna x generalis | Tropical beauty to 4 feet or more. This neat variety shows bright coral flowers atop graceful foliage all season. A great accent plant that adds 'pups' each year. Give it full to part sun, good drainage and regular water. Cut to the ground late Nov. | perennial | ||
142803 | CHINA DOLL CANNA | Canna x generalis | Beautiful dwarf Canna to 1 ft. Spikes of deep pink orchidlike flowers on green foliage. Full to part sun, amended soil, good drainage and regular water. Excellent accent or border; will spread in your garden. Dormant in winter; remove foliage when completely brown. | perennial | ||
142903 | CHINA LADY CANNA | Canna x generalis | Attractive dwarf Canna to 1 ft. Spikes of blushing pink orchidlike flowers on purple foliage. Full to part sun, amended soil, good drainage and regular water. Excellent accent or border; will spread in your garden. Dormant in winter; remove foliage when completely brown. | perennial | ||
143203 | TANGELO ORANGE CANNA | Canna x generalis | Pretty plant to 4' tall has green foliage with bright orange blooms and red centers. Grow in full or part sun in rich soil with good drainage and regular water. Nice accent or border; divide clumps every 3 to 4 years. Remove foliage only when completely brown. | perennial | ||
143303 | FUTURITY RED CANNA | Canna x generalis | Pretty plant to 4' tall has deep maroon foliage with bright red blooms. Grow in full or part sun in rich soil with good drainage and regular water. Nice accent or border; divide clumps every 3 to 4 years. Remove foliage only when completely brown. | perennial | ||
143403 | FUTURITY ROSE CANNA | Canna x generalis | Attractive plant to 4' tall has deep maroon foliage with deep pink blooms. Grow in full or part sun in rich soil with good drainage and regular water. Nice accent or border; divide clumps every 3 to 4 years. Remove foliage only when completely brown. | perennial | ||
143503 | FUTURITY YELLOW CANNA | Canna x generalis | Tropical beauty to 4' tall has deep maroon foliage with bright yellow blooms. Grow in full or part sun in rich soil with good drainage and regular water. Nice accent or border; divide clumps every 3 to 4 years. Remove foliage only when completely brown. | perennial | ||
132003 | Apricot Punch Canna | Canna x generalis 'Apricot Punch' | Attractive tropical plant to 4' tall has deep green foliage with soft apricot colored blooms. Grow in full or part sun in rich soil with good drainage and regular water. Nice accent or border; divide clumps every 3 to 4 years. Remove foliage only when completely brown. | perennial | ||
132403 | Banana Punch Canna | Canna x generalis 'Banana Punch' | Attractive tropical plant to 4' tall has deep green foliage with bright yellow blooms. Grow in full or part sun in rich soil with good drainage and regular water. Nice accent or border; divide clumps every 3 to 4 years. Remove foliage only when completely brown. | perennial | ||
132603 | African Queen Canna | Canna x generalis 'African Queen' | Tropical beauty to 4' tall or more. Has deep multi colored maroon foliage with bright orange blooms. Grow in full or part sun in rich soil with good drainage and regular water. Nice accent or border; divide clumps every 3 to 4 years. Remove foliage only when completely brown. | perennial | ||
130403 | Chocolate Sunrise Canna | Canna x generalis 'Chocolate Sunrise' | Attractive tropical plant to 3' tall or so. Has deep purplish brown foliage with bright orange blooms. Grow in full or part sun in rich soil with good drainage and regular water. Nice accent or border; divide clumps every 3 to 4 years. Remove foliage only when completely brown. | perennial | ||
140203 | Tropical White Canna | Canna x generalis 'Tropical White' | Very Attractive tropical plant to 2 1/2 ft. Has large white orchidlike flowers freckled with red on green foliage. Full to part sun, amended soil, good drainage and regular water. Excellent accent or border; increases in size each year. Dormant in winter; remove foliage when completely brown. | perennial | ||
140001 | Canna Water Plant | Canna 'Water Plant' | Attractive tropical water and bog plant to 4 feet. Flowers are assorted colors and bloom from Mid Spring through Fall. Pot or bucket can be planted directly into pond - keep roots at or above water level. Dormant in winter, remove foliage when brown, and store outside pond in a cool place. | |||
219601 | Italian Pepperoncini | Capsicum annuum | Plant produces high yields of 5 x 1 inch peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from yellowish-green to red when mature. Plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent pepper for pickling. Bushy plant will reach about 3 feet in height. Best in morning sun and good drainage. Feed and water regularly. | annual | ||
183140O | Organic Tabasco Pepper | Capsicum annuum 'Tabasco' Organic | An original pepper used for the famous hot sauce. Organically grown! A true heirloom and cajun culinary delight. Normally associated with the sauce of the same name, this is a very flavorful hot pepper. Give full sun and good drainage. Fertilize spring and fall with Dr Q's Vegetable Food. Deep, infrequent water. | |||
190640 | Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper | Capsicum 'Black Pearl' | A new pepper cultivar 'Black Pearl', developed for ornamental use. The compact, upright plants bear distinctive semi-glossy, deep purple leaves, complemented with scores of shiny round black-purple "pearls" of fruit that mature to bright red. Provide good drainage regular fertilizer and water. | annual | ||
183240O | Organic Chocolate Beauty Pepper | Capsicum annuum 'Chocolate Beauty' Organic | Plant produces good yields of beautiful rich chocolate brown outside and red inside, sweet bell peppers. Excellent for salads, stuffing, or cooking. A must for the gourmet home gardeners. Disease Resistant: Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Give good drainage, routine feeding and afternoon shade. | annual | ||
097459H | Pepper, Hanging Basket | Capsicum spp. | A mix of different peppers. Plants will produce a good yield of delicious peppers. Some varieties may be mild to mildly hot or hot. See individual tags for specific variety and characteristics. Excellent for pickling, salads or seasoning. Best in morning sun and good drainage. Fertilize and irrigate or hand water regularly. | annual | ||
153801 | Frosted Curls Hair Sedge | Carex comans 'Frosted Curls' | The Grass is a tufted, evergreen sedge with hairlike, cylindrical leaves that form dense tufts. The slightest breeze causes the light green foliage to shimmer and glow. When allowed to spill over rocky slopes or walls, this variety creates the illusion of falling water. Does best in moist, fast-draining soil, morning sun to partial shade. | perennial | ||
154001 | Orange Sedge | Carex testacea | This grass has tufted evergreen foliage with a clumping growth habit. Olive green foliage and will show an orange-brown color in the fall and winter months. It flowers in midsummer with 2 ft. spikes. Later will set fruit. Give morning sun to full shade with regular water. | |||
227305 | MEXICAN PAPAYA | Caricaceae 'Mexican' | Fast-growing, short lived large plant to 12 ft. Hollow green or purple trunk is straight and cylindrical with prominent leaf scars. Leaves vary from 1 to 2 ft. wide. Delicious fruit may weigh up to 10 lbs. Loves hot locations, well drained soil and deep infrequent water. | |||
421305 | Saguaro | Carnegiea gigantea | Very slow growing to 40 feet or more. Small ones excellent for containers. Mature specimens make striking landscape plants. Full sun, deep infrequent water. Wrap with burlap in winter to protect from freeze damage. May be damaged at 28 F. | |||
421701 | Feathery Cassia | Cassia artemisioides | Light, airy shrub to 4 feet or more, with masses of yellow flowers in spring. Full sun, well-drained soil, deep, infrequent water when established. Prune after flowering to avoid seed pods. Fertilize with desert plant food in spring and summer. Can freeze but recovers. May be damaged at 28 F. | |||
422301 | Green Cassia | Cassia nemophila | Green, airy shrub to 4 feet or more. Masses of yellow flowers in spring. Full sun, well-drained soil, deep, infrequent water when established. Prune after flowering to avoid seed pods. Fertilize with desert plant food in spring and summer. Can freeze but recovers. May be damaged at 24 F. | evergreen | ||
421605 | Outback Cassia | Cassia oliogophylla | This attractive, water efficient variety grows to about 5 x 5 feet, with masses of yellow flowers in spring. It does best in full sun and well-drained soil with deep, infrequent water when established. Prune after flowering to avoid seed pods. May be damaged at 29 F. | |||
422501 | Sickle Leaf Cassia | Cassia phyllodinea | Silver gray shrub to 5 feet or more with masses of yellow flowers all spring. Full sun, amended, well-drained soil, deep, infrequent water when established, no fertilizer needed. Prune to shape and remove dead wood as needed. Can freeze but recovers. May be damaged at 25 F. | |||
422705 | Sturt's Cassia | Cassia sturtii | Tough desert shrub to 6 x 6 feet with yellow flowers in spring. Neater habit than feathery cassia. Full sun, well-drained soil, infrequent water when established. Give desert plant food in spring and summer. Prune after bloom. Should recover from severe cold damage. May be damaged at 25 F. | |||
425905 | Peruvian Apple Cactus | Cereus peruvianus | Moderate growth to 6 feet or more. Excellent for containers. Protect from reflected afternoon sun. Water deeply and infrequently. Fertilize with desert plant and cactus food in early spring. Avoid winter watering. Protect from winter frosts. May be damaged at 23 F. | Evergreen Succulent | ||
149005 | Orange Cestrum | Cestrum aurantiacum | Tough desert shrub to 8 x 8 feet with orange flowers in spring. Nice dense growing habit. Full sun, well-drained soil, infrequent water when established. Give desert plant food in spring and summer. Prune after bloom. Should recover from severe cold damage. May be damaged at 25 F. | semi-Evergreen | ||
148805 | Red Cestrum | Cestrum elegans | Tough desert shrub to 8 x 8 feet with red flowers in spring. Very attractive growing habit. Full sun, well-drained soil, infrequent water when established. Give desert plant food in spring and summer. Prune after bloom. Should recover from severe cold damage. May be damaged at 25 F. | semi-Evergreen | ||
154905 | Newell Cestrum | Cestrum fasciculatum var. 'Newellii' | Use this stunning shrub with
crimson red flowers as a hedge, accent or container subject. It grows to 6 x
4 feet or so and prefers morning or filtered sun, amended soil with good
drainage, periodic fertilizer and regular watering. |
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134905 | Night Blooming Jasmine | Cestrum nocturnum | Fast-growing shrub to six feet or more has sweetly fragrant flowers at night. Best in morning sun with amended soil, good drainage, regular water and fertilizer. Prune heavily after flowering. Plant may die back in winter but should recover. | semi-Evergreen | ||
136703 | Flowering Red Quince | Chaenomeles japonica, 'Flowering Red' | Shrub with arching dense crown reaching heights of 10 feet. Shiny dark green leaves. Very showy flowers, appearing before the leaves. Pome fruit 2 to 3 inches across, green with some red, very bitter. Has thorns. Expand roots to reduce summer stress. Fertilze spring and fall. Deep infrequent water when established. | |||
226205 | Mediteranean Fan Palm | Chamaerops humilis | Slow growing, clumping palm to 10 x 10 feet or more; hardy to 6 degrees. Drought and wind resistant. Great for containers or dry landscapes. Once established, water deeply and infrequently. Fertilize with palm food 2-3 times from May to September. | |||
427615 | BURGUNDY LACE DESERT WILLOW | Chilopsis linearis 'Burgundy Lace' | This attractive and smaller drought tolerant ornamental tree grows to 15 x 15 feet shows fragrant burgundy flowers all summer. It's tough, attractive and water efficient! Full sun, good drainage and deep, infrequent water when established. Dead-head for more blooms. | |||
438501 | RED MARGUERITE - Chrysanthemum frutescens | Chrysanthemum frutescens | Attractive compact plant to 3 x 3 feet. Pretty red flowers. Excellent in pots or borders. Prefers afternoon shade, amended soil, good drainage and regular water. Feed monthly with Flower Food. |