HERBACEOUS PLANTS (updated 10 October, 2009)

The Friends of U.C. Riverside Botanic Gardens 27th Annual
FALL PLANT SALE

Public Sale Saturday, October 17, 12 noon to 5 pm and Sunday, October 18, 9 am to 3 pm



KEY TO THE CODES AT END OF THE PLANT DESCRIPTIONS:

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

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

Achillea 'Red Velvet'', "COMMON YARROW" - Tough, water-efficient perennial w/ flat-topped clusters of long-lasting, dark rose red flowers above low, ferny, aromatic foliage mass. [20] (B*W*F*)

Agapanthus orientalis, "LILY-OF-THE-NILE" - Full-sized, popular & useful landscape favorite w/ strap-shaped leaves & long-stalked, 8 in., ball-like clusters of blue flowers over long summer season. [21] (H*B*W*F*)

Agapanthus orientalis 'Albus', "LILY-OF-THE-NILE" - Full-sized, popular & useful landscape favorite w/ strap-shaped leaves & long-stalked, 8 in., ball-like clusters of pristine white flowers over long summer season. [38/10] (H*B*W*F*)

Agapanthus orientalis 'Tinker Bell', "LILY-OF-THE-NILE" - Dwarf, variegated selection of this landscape favorite w/ strap-shaped leaves handsomely margined creamy white & long-stalked, ball-like clusters of blue flowers in summer. [24Y/12Y] (H*B*W*F*)

Agapanthus orientalis 'Peter Pan', "LILY-OF-THE-NILE" - A dwarf selection of this popular landscape favorite w/ strap-shaped leaves & long-stalked, ball-like clusters of blue flowers in summer. [12] (H*B*W*F*)

Albuca crinifolia, "ALBUCA" - Evergreen perennial w/ green, above-ground bulb, long, strap-shaped leaves & tall, upright spikes of white flowers w/ a green stripe on each petal. [12] (W*)

Alstroemeria (dwarf hybrids), "PERUVIAN LILY" - Long-blooming perennial w/ leafy, long-stemmed clusters of lily-like flowers w/ dark markings -- assorted colors; good cutflower. [19] (H*W*F*)

Alstroemeria 'Meyer Hybrids', "PERUVIAN LILY" - Easy, summer dormant, long-blooming perennial w/ leafy, long-stemmed clusters of lily-like flowers in shades of pink & lavender w/ darker markings; excellent cutflower. [60] (H*W*F*)

Amaryllis belladonna, "NAKED LADY" - Easy, drought tolerant bulb w/ strap-shaped leaves in winter & deliciously fragrant, powder-puff pink, lily-like flowers on 3-ft. stalks in summer. [34] (H*W*F*S*)

Antirrhinum sempervirens, "SPANISH SNAPDRAGON" - Mat-forming, perennial snapdragon w/ gray-green leaves & low, loose spikes of cream white, two-lipped flowers marked with yellow and purple; needs good drainage. [6] (B*)

Aquilegia chrysantha, "GOLDEN COLUMBINE" - Easy, Southwest native w/ handsome, airy, gray green foliage & tall, branching sprays of nodding, long-spurred, yellow flowers adored by hummingbirds; reseeds freely. [6] (H*F*)

Aquilegia formosa, "WESTERN COLUMBINE" - Calif. native perennial w/ handsome, much divided, airy foliage & tall, branching sprays of nodding, orange-red, spurred flowers adored by hummingbirds; spreads readily by seed. [20/4] (H*C*F*)

Aristida purpurea, "PURPLE THREE-AWN" - Drought tolerant, Calif. native, perennial grass forming two by two ft., tight, erect clumps of fine-textured, gray green, leaves & delicate purple seedheads that glow in the sunlight. [20] (C*)

Armeria 'Nifty Thrifty', "SEA PINK" - Water efficient perennial forming a tight, spreading mat of narrow green leaves edged yellow, & long-stalked clusters of dark pink flowers spring to summer; butterfly favorite. [32] (B*W*C*F*)

Artemisia 'Powis Castle', "WORMWOOD" - Striking, water efficient, shrubby perennial forming a dense 3-foot tall, 6-foot wide mound of silver-white, feathery, aromatic foliage; needs good drainage. [18] (W*)

Asclepias curassavica, "BLOODFLOWER" - Fast-growing, evergreen perennial w/ wand-like stems topped w/ striking clusters of red & orange, waxy flowers over long summer/fall season; butterfly favorite. [53/50] (B*)

Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold', "BLOODFLOWER" - Fast-growing, evergreen perennial w/ wand-like stems topped w/ striking clusters of yellow-orange, waxy flowers over long summer/fall season; butterfly favorite. [12] (B*)

Aster ericoides 'Monte Cassino', "MONTE CASSINO" - Evergreen perennial w/ small, slender leaves & tall, leafy, branched flower stalks w/ many, small white daisy flowers over long summer/fall season; popular florist's "filler." [4] (B*F*)

Aster 'Nana Hern', "MICHAELMAS DAISY" - Old fashioned favorite herbaceous perennial w/ narrow, dark green leaves & huge, branching clusters of blue-purple, daisy flowers in fall/winter. [17] (B*F*)

Aster novi-belgii 'Sapphire', "MICHAELMAS DAISY" - Adaptable herbaceous perennial w/ low green foliage & long-stemmed, lavender blue daisy flowers w/ many slender rays & orange centers in late summe/fall. [6] (B*F*)

Aster oblongifolius 'Dream of Beauty', "FRAGRANT ASTER" - Adaptable herbaceous perennial w/ gray-green foliage & long-stemmed, pink daisy flowers w/ many slender rays & burnt orange centers in late summer. [19] (B*F*)

Baptisia australis, "BLUE FALSE INDIGO" - Hardy, herbaceous, clump-forming perennial w/ blue-green, three-parted leaves & tapered spikes of small, dark blue, sweet-pea flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [7] (W*)

Begonia 'Hildegard's Richmondensis', "BEGONIA" - Easy, shrubby begonia w/ succulent stems, shiny, bronzy, ruffled leaves & clusters of rosy pink flowers w/ yellow centers over much of year; flowers edible. [42]

Berlandiera lyrata, "CHOCOLATE DAISY" - Texas native perennial to 3 ft. tall w/ light yellow daisy flowerheads w/ reddish-brown centers; flowers deliciously chocolate scented. [20] (B*W*S*)

Bouteloua gracilis, "BLUE GRAMMA GRASS" - Small, Calif. native, clumping grass w/ slender, light gray-green leaves & distinctive, comb-like flower heads that emerge silvery, turn purple. [20] (W*C*F*)

Bravoa geminiflora, "TWIN-FLOWERED BRAVOA" - Uncommon Mexican perennial w/ clumps of strap-shaped, bright green, arching leaves & tall spikes of orange-red, tubular flowers in late summer; hummingbird favorite. [5] (H*F*)

Bulbine frutescens, "STALKED BULBINE" - Water-efficient groundcover w/ narrow, succulent leaves & many spikes of clear lemon yellow, starburst flowers over long season; "bulletproof" according to The So. Calif. Gardener. [26] (B*W*)

Bulbine 'Tiny Tangerine', "ORANGE BULBINE" - Water-efficient groundcover perennial from S. Africa w/ tight mat of narrow, succulent leaves & spikes of orange & yellow, starburst flowers over long season. [20] (H*B*W*)

Calylophus drummondii v. fendleri, "SUNDROPS" - Heat-loving, spreading, southwest native perennial w/ gray green, wavy-edged leaves & 1-in., brilliant yellow, poppy-like flowers that age to coral in summer/fall. [20] (W*)

Canna (Jack's yellow), "CANNA" - Easiest of perennials w/ bold, tropical-looking bright green leaves topped by large clusters of exotic, multipetaled, bright yellow flowers over long summer season. [6] (H*)

Carex tumulicola, "BERKELEY SEDGE" - Versatile, fine textured, grass-like perennial forming fountain-like clumps of slender leaves; for sun or shade, much to moderate water; can spread by seed. [6] (C*)

Carica papaya (Mexican), "MEXICAN PAPAYA" - Tree-like perennial w/ large, hand-shaped leaves clustered at the top of a tall stem & aromatic, orange-fleshed, melon-like fruit; for protected, mild Inland sites; needs good drainage. [21]

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

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue', "BLUE MIST" - Deciduous, shrubby perennial w/ silvery foliage & fluffy clusters of sky blue flowers w/ conspicuous protruding stamens produced over long summer season; butterfly favorite. [3] (B*)

Centranthus ruber 'Pretty Betsy', "RED VALERIAN" - Old fashioned favorite -- a tough, water efficient, semi-shrubby perennial w/ gray-green leaves & tall-stemmed, fluffy clusters of tiny, deep rose pink flowers over long spring/summer season. [33] (B*W*F*)

Chasmanthe floribunda, "AFRICAN FLAG" - Vigorous, summer dormant, gladiolus relative w/ tall fans of sword-shaped, bright green leaves & branching spikes of 2-in., orange, flared-tubular flowers in late winter; hummingbird favorite. [8] (H*W*F*)

Chrysanthemum maximum 'Snow Lady', "SHASTA DAISY" - Dwarf form of this easy perennial w/ a deep-green foliage mat & 2.5-in., white daisy flowers w/ yellow centers in summer; good in low borders, containers or as a cutflower. [15] (B*F*)

Coreopsis gigantea, "TREE COREOPSIS" - Bizarre, Calif. native plant, a coastal native w/ a broomstick trunk topped by a mop of ferny foliage & pretty yellow daisy-like flowers; needs good drainage, best dryish or completely dry in summer. [30] (B*W*C*)

Cotula (Oscar Clarke), "BRASS BUTTONS" - Spreading perennial w/ silky stems, soft, gray green, feathery leaves & long stalked, yellow, button-like flower heads over a long summer season. [31] (B*)

Cymbopogon citratus, "LEMON GRASS" - Long-time Riverside resident forming clumps of handsome, sea-green leaves that are deliciously lemon scented; popular in southeast Asian cooking & herb teas (culinary, aromatic, ornamental). [41]

Dahlia imperialis, "TREE DAHLIA" - Dramatic, herbaceous perennial to 10+ ft. in bloom w/ thick, bamboo-like stems topped by huge, branching sprays of 4-in., lavender flowers in fall; protect from wind. [26] (H*F*)

Dudleya caespitosa, "LIVE-FOREVER" - So. Calif. native succulent producing ground-hugging rosettes of chalky white, succulent leaves & spikes of small, short-tubular, yellow flowers; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*C*)

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

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

Eriogonum grande v. rubescens, "RED BUCKWHEAT" - Calif. native, spreading perennial w/ gray-green, oval leaves & generous clusters of tiny, rosy red flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [30] (B*W*C*)

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

Euphorbia rigida (biglandulosa), "BLUE EUPHORBIA" - Striking poinsettia relative w/ waxy, gray-green leaves arranged foxtail-fashion on thick stems; stems topped w/ chartreuse, dome-shaped flower clusters in winter. [20] (W*F*)

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

Goniolimon tataricum (Limonium tatarica), "GERMAN STATICE" - Heat & cold hardy perennial w/ rosettes of narrowly-oval, waxy leaves & long-lasting, airy sprays of tiny pale lavender flowers in spring/summer; good fresh or dried cutflower; good drainage. [12/9] (B*W*F*)

Habranthus robustus, "RAIN LILY" - Perennial from a bulb w/ strap-shaped, foliage & long-stemmed, lily-like, pink flowers in summer; a period of drought then irrigation after the first bloom may bring another flowering. [25] (H*)

Helichrysum 'Ruby Cluster', "RUBY CLUSTER EVERLASTING" - Mounding perennial w/ small, woolley leaves & deep pink, ball-like buds opening to light pink, papery, daisy-like flower heads w/ yellow centers; needs good drainage. [30] (B*W*F*)

Helictotrichon sempervirens, "BLUE OAT GRASS" - One of the most striking & widely adapted ornamental grasses; forms fountains of blue, slender leaves to 2+ ft.; needs good drainage. [20/5]

Hesperaloe parviflora, "CORAL YUCCA" - Drought tolerant, yucca-like perennial w/ clumps of 3-ft., narrow leaves & tall spikes of long lasting, coral-colored flowers in early summer & later. [25] (H*W*F*)

Heuchera 'Canyon Duet', "CORAL BELLS" - Dwarf perennial forming tight clumps of rounded, lobed, deep green leaves & abundant, airy spikes of tiny, glittering, dark rose & white flowers over long spring/summer season; Calif. native hybrid. [32] (H*C*F*)

Heuchera 'Santa Ana Cardinal', "CORAL BELLS" - Perennial forming tight clumps of rounded, deep green leaves & abundant, airy spikes of tiny, rose red flowers over long spring/summer season; Calif. native hybrid & hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*C*F*)

Hilaria (Pleuraphis) rigida, "BIG GALLETA GRASS" - Large, Southwest desert native grass forming bushy clumps of light gray green, felty leaves & long stalked, wand-like flower heads; needs perfect drainage. [15] (W*C*)

Iris (Marty's dark purple self), "LOUISIANA IRIS" - Vigorous & easy perennial w/ lush, sword-shaped foliage to 4 ft. topped w/ large, solid dark purple flowers in spring; good vertical accent in moist site. [8]

Leucojum aestivum, "SUMMER SNOWFLAKE" - Pretty summer dormant bulb with slender, dark green, strap-shaped leaves & long-stemmed clusters of nodding, white, bell-shaped flowers w/ green petal tips; easy & dependable. [21] (F*)

Leucophyta brownii nana, "CUSHION BUSH" - Water efficient, shrubby perennial w/ wiry stems & tiny leaves; makes tight, silvery-white mound w/ 1/2 in., golden button flowers in summer; needs good drainage (=Calocephalus). [32] (B*W*F*)

Liatris spicata, "BLAZING STAR" - U.S. native perennial forming clumps of grassy, dark green foliage & tall, fluffy, foxtail-like spikes of purple flowers in summer; needs good drainage; good cutflower. [9] (B*F*)

Limonium perezii, "SEA LAVENDER" - Bold, water efficient perennial w/ large, leathery, rounded leaves & long-stemmed clusters of purple & white flowers which are long lasting on the plant or cut in arrangements; butterfly favorite. [71] (B*W*F*)

Linum perenne ssp. lewisii, "PRAIRIE FLAX" - Dainty perennial w/ slender, wand-like branches lined foxtail-fashion w/ tiny, gray green leaves & topped by branching clusters of delicate, light blue flowers in late spring/summer. [20] (B*W*)

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

Lychnis chalcedonica, "MALTESE CROSS" - Old fashioned, Russian native perennial w/ light green, hairy leaves & terminal, rounded clusters of half-inch, scarlet flowers w/ deeply cleft petals; butterfly favorite. [15] (B*)

Mimulus aurantiacus 'Canary Frills', "HYBRID MONKEYFLOWER" - Calif. native hybrid, water efficient, shrubby perennial w/ shiny, narrow leaves & ruffled, trumpet-shaped, yellow flowers born over long spring to fall season; hummingbird favorite. [32] (H*B*W*C*)

Mimulus aurantiacus 'Orange', "HYBRID MONKEYFLOWER" - Calif. native hybrid, water efficient, shrubby perennial w/ shiny, narrow leaves & trumpet-shaped, orange flowers born over long spring to fall season; hummingbird favorite. [32] (H*B*W*C*)

Monardella macrantha 'Marian Sampson', "HUMMINGBIRD MINT" - Diminuitive Calif. native perennial forming a 6 in. high by 1 ft. mat of shiny, dark green leaves & showy clusters of 1.5 in., tubular, bright red flowers in spring and summer; needs good drainage. [25] (H*W*C*)

Moraea polystachya, "BUTTERFLY IRIS" - Pretty iris relative from a corm w/ a few dark green, grass-like leaves & 3-in., violet-blue, iris-like flowers w/ yellow markings produced 3-6 at a time over a long fall/winter season; needs no summer water. [10] (W*)

Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Regal Mist', "PINK MUHLEY" - Stunning, near-evergreen, clumping grass w/ fine-textured, dark green, waxy foliage & a cloud-like mass of misty pink flowers over the foliage in fall; cut back in early spring. [35] (W*)

Muhlenbergia dumosa, "BAMBOO MUHLEY" - Tough, graceful Arizona native grass w/ slender, bamboo-like stems & tiny leaf blades, forms a 4-5 ft. fountain-shaped cloud of fluffy foliage, flowers & seedheads. [14] (W*)

Muhlenbergia rigens, "DEERGRASS" - Tough & dramatic, Calif. native grass w/ graceful, gray-green leaves forming dense clumps & whiplike, silvery flower stalks in summer; remains green even w/out summer water. [20] (W*C*)

Narcissus (Oscar's cream), "NARCISSUS" - Longtime Inland resident w/ narrow strap-shaped leaves & long-stemmed clusters of 1-in, deliciously fragrant, solid cream-colored flwoers; gopher proof! [20/13] (W*F*S*)

Narcissus (Oscar's old fashioned double), "NARCISSUS" - Longtime Inland resident w/ narrow strap-shaped leaves & long-stemmed clusters of 1-in, deliciously fragrant, creamy white & yellow, many-petaled flowers; gopher proof! [9] (W*F*S*)

Narcissus (Oscar's white & orange), "NARCISSUS" - Longtime Inland resident w/ narrow strap-shaped leaves & generous, long-stemmed clusters of starry, white flowers w/ small, orange central cups; gopher proof! [21] (W*F*S*)

Narcissus 'Paper White, "PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS" - Longtime Inland resident & old-fashioned favorite bulb; narrow strap-shaped leaves & long-stemmed clusters of 1-in, pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers in winter; gopher proof! [14] (W*F*S*)

Nassella (Stipa) cernua, "NODDING NEEDLEGRASS" - Drought tolerant, Calif. native grass.; open clumps of narrow, blue green leaves & tall, long-awned, graceful flower heads emerge purple, age to gold; can be summer dry. [15] (W*C*)

Nassella (Stipa) pulchra, "PURPLE NEEDLEGRASS" - Drought tolerant grass native to Santa Rosa Plateau & elsewhere in Calif.; open clumps of narrow leaves & tall, graceful flower heads emerge purple, age to gold. [4] (W*C*)

Oxalis tetraphylla (deppei) 'Iron Cross', "LUCKY CLOVER " - Clumping perennial w/ long-stalked, 3-in., "four-leaf-clover" leaves handsomely purple banded, & long stemmed clusters of 1-in., coral-pink flowers in summer; good drainage. [5]

Pelargonium 'Frank Hadlow', "PELARGONIUM" - Water efficient, easy, shrubby, old fashioned perennial, this one with handsome leaves marked red & edged white & double, coral flowers over long season. [37] (H*B*W*)

Pelargonium 'Ice Palace', "PELARGONIUM" - Water efficient, easy, shrubby, old fashioned perennial, this one a vigorous plant w/ clusters of pristine, white flowers over long season. [6] (H*B*W*)

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

Pelargonium peltatum (Al's lavender), "IVY GERANIUM" - Water efficient, easy groundcover perennial, this old-fashioned one a vigorous, wide-spreading plant w/ clusters of lavender-pink flowers over a long season. [27] (H*B*W*)

Pennisetum 'Fairy Tails', "EVERGREEN FOUNTAIN GRASS" - Water efficient perennial forming handsome clumps of arching, blue-green leaves & upright, long-stemmed, dark wheat-colored flower plumes in summer. [25] (W*F*)

Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum', "FOUNTAIN GRASS" - Drought tolerant perennial forming handsome clumps of narrow, burgundy leaves & long-stemmed, red-purple plumes of flowers in summer; sterile form, does not set seed. [5] (W*F*)

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

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

Penstemon hetero. `Blue Springs', "TINTED PENSTEMON" - Nice selection of this Calif. native, spreading perennial w/ narrow, gray-green leaves & spikes of trumpet-shaped, bright sky blue flowers in late spring/early summer; needs good drainage. [20] (H*W*C*)

Penstemon palmeri, "PALMER'S PENSTEMON" - Calif. native perennial w/ thick, gray-green leaves & tall spikes of fragrant, short-tubular, light pink flowers in spring; needs perfect drainage. [20] (W*C*F*)

Penstemon pinifolius, "PINELEAF PENSTEMON" - Southwest native perennial w/ bright green, needle-like leaves & spikes of tubular, red-orange flowers in summer; needs moderate watering & good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [12] (H*W*F*)

Perovskia atriplicifolia `Longin', "RUSSIAN SAGE" - Many branched perennial w/ gray-green, ferny leaves & a cloud of intricate spikes of small, lavender-blue flowers over long summer season; good in arrangements. [20] (B*F*)

Phormium 'Apricot Queen', "NEW ZEALAND FLAX" - Dwarf selection of this popular accent plant; a 3-ft. tall clump of broad, strap-shaped leaves that are light yellow w/ green margins & apricot blushed; landscape or container. [32] (W*)

Phormium 'Maori Sunrise', "NEW ZEALAND FLAX" - Dwarf selection of this popular accent plant; a 3-ft. tall clump of broad, stiff, strap-shaped leaves that are pinkish orange aging to cream, margined & striped bronzy green; landscape or container. [32] (W*)

Ratibida columnifera, "MEXICAN HAT" - Adaptable Great Plains native perennial w/ slender leaves & distinctive, sombrero-shaped flower heads w/ a tall, dark central column & drooping, orange petal-like rays in summer. [20] (B*F*)

Rehmannia elata 'Snow Glow', "CHINESE FOXGLOVE" - Choice perennial w/ large, coarsly-toothed leaves & loose spikes of 3-in., bell-shaped, white flowers w/ yellow throats spring to fall; excellent cutflower & hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*F*)

Reinwardtia indica, "YELLOW FLAX" - Spectacular shrubby perennial w/ bright green leaves & 2-in, bright yellow, satiny, cup-shaped flowers over long winter season. [35/34]

Rhodocoma capensis, "RHODOCOMA" - Rare, horsetail-like perennial forming handsome, fluffy clumps of thread-like, shiny green, jointed stems; for garden or waterside planting; not invasive; no phosphorus fertilizer. [8] (F*)

Ruellia brittoniana 'Blanca', "DWARF WHITE RUELLIA" - Ultracompact variety of this heat-loving perennial w/ deep green, narrow leaves forming a tight mound, dotted w/ white, trumpet-shaped flowers over long summer season. [29]

Ruellia brittoniana (compact pink), "RUELLIA" - Three-foot, compact variety of this heat-loving perennial w/ dark green, narrow leaves & pretty, 1 in., pink trumpet-shaped flowers w/ dark pink throats throughout warm weather. [28/18] (H*)

Russelia equisetiformis (red), "CORAL FOUNTAIN" - Spectacular penstemon relative w/ bright green, horsetail-like, arching, stems & tubular, bright red flowers over a long season; hummingbird favorite; good in containers. [12] (H*F*)

Russelia equisetiformis 'Aurea', "CORAL FOUNTAIN" - Rare yellow form of this unusual penstemon relative w/ horsetail-like, arching, stems & tubular, soft yellow flowers over a long season; hummingbird favorite; good in containers. [31/21] (H*F*)

Russelia equisetiformis 'Flamingo Park', "CORAL FOUNTAIN" - Spectacular penstemon relative w/ horsetail-like, arching, stems & tubular, coral-pink flowers over a long season; hummingbird favorite; good in containers. [36] (H*F*)

Russelia equisetiformis 'St. Elmo's Fire', "CORAL FOUNTAIN" - Spectacular penstemon relative w/ small leaves on bright green, horsetail-like, arching, stems & trumpet-shaped, bright red flowers over a long season; hummingbird favorite; good in containers. [33] (H*F*)

Salvia blepharophylla, "EYELASH-LEAFED SAGE" - Mounding perennial spreading by underground stems, w/ purple-tinted foliage & loose spikes of half-inch, brilliant red flowers over long season; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*)

Salvia chamaedryoides, "GERMANDER SAGE" - Compact, shrubby perennial spreading by underground runners; small, gray-green leaves contrast w/ small, bright blue flowers in early summer & fall. [16/11] (B*W*)

Salvia confertiflora, "SALVIA" - Tall, shrubby perennial w/ dark yellow-green, velvety leaves & slender, foot-long, brick-red, velvety flower spikes dotted w/ tiny, orange-red flowers; good cutflower. [40] (H*F*)

Salvia darcyi, "GALEANA RED SAGE" - Herbaceous perennial salvia w/ light green, triangular leaves & many spikes of 1.5 in., tubular, coral red flowers over long summer season; hummingbird favorite. [12] (H*)

Salvia guaranitica 'Costa Rica', "COSTA RICA SAGE" - Bold, shrubby perennial w/ large, deep green, crinkled leaves & tall spikes of 2-in., deep blue-purple flowers over long season; hummingbird favorite. [38] (H*F*)

Salvia involucrata, "ROSELEAF SAGE" - Tall, shrubby perennial w/ velvety leaves & foot-long spikes of rich, rose-pink, tubular flowers & puffy bracts of the same color, produced in late summer/fall; flowers last well in arrangements. [19/6] (H*F*)

Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl', "RED STEMMED FORSYTHIA SAGE" - Tall, shrubby perennial w/ square, reddish stems, bright green, rough textured, heart-shaped leaves & 1-2-ft. long, spikes of 1-in., butter yellow, tubular flowers in fall/winter; good cutflower. [15/8] (H*F*)

Salvia officinalis 'Icterina', "CULINARY SAGE" - Handsome selection of culinary sage forming a low carpet of deliciously aromatic, gray-green leaves w/ gold margins; this form apparently doesn't form flowers. [32] (W*F*)

Senecio petasitis, "VELVET GROUNDSEL" - Really a giant, dramatic perennial, but use like a large shrub; large, velvety leaves & foot-long masses of scented yellow daisies. [9] (B*F*)

Setcreasea pallida 'Purple Heart', "PURPLE HEART" - Fast-growing, wide spreading, groundcover perennial from Mexico w/ vivid purple, succulent leaves & stems & small, starry, pale purple flowers; good in containers. [40]

Sinningia tubiflora, "HARDY SINNINGIA" - Surprisingly hardy, tuberous perennial w/ velvety, crinkled leaves & long-stalked clusters of 3-in, tubular, fragrant, white waxy flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [8] (S*)

Sisyrinchium bellum 'California Skies', "BLUE-EYED GRASS" - Dwarf selection of this Calif. native iris relative w/ dainty tufts of grassy foliage & pretty, sky blue flowers w/ a yellow eye; blooms in spring/early summer; can take much or little water. [20] (W*C*)

Solidago multiradiata, "NORTHERN GOLDENROD" - Calif. native perennial forming a spreading mat of green foliage and fluffy spikes of golden yellow flower heads in late summer/fall. [22] (B*C*)

Sphaeralcea ambigua, "APRICOT MALLOW" - Drought tolerant, Calif. desert native perennial w/ yellow-green fuzzy leaves & tall spikes of hollyhock-like, glowing coral orange flowers with silky petals over long spring-summer season. [25] (H*W*C*)

Sporobolus airoides , "ALKALI DROPSEED" - Widely adapted Calif. native grass forming a fountain of narrow, gray-green leaves & finely branching clusters of tiny, pink flower heads rising like mist over the foliage in summer. [20] (W*C*)

Stanleya pinnata, "PRINCE'S PLUME" - Calif. native, drought tolerant, shrubby perennial w/ narrow, gray green leaves & tall, fluffy spikes of yellow flowers in spring; needs good drainage; not for beginners. [4] (W*C*)

Strelitzia reginae, "BIRD-OF-PARADISE" - Perennial w/ tough, long-stalked blue-green leaves & long-stemmed, bird-like, orange & blue flowers, produced intermittantly through year; flowers prized for arrangements. [12] (H*W*F*)

Tetraneurus acaulis, "ANGELITA DAISY" - Calif. & southwest native, mounding perennial w/ narrow, green, aromatic leaves & yellow daisy flowers produced much of the year; loves heat, needs good drainage (=Hymenoxys). [20] (B*W*C*)

Thymus x citriodorus 'Argenteus', "SILVER LEMON THYME" - Diminuitive, shrubby perennial herb w/ tiny, white-margined, lemon-scented leaves & masses of tiny, lavender pink flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [32] (B*W*)

Thymus juniperifolia, "JUNIPER THYME" - Diminuitive, shrubby perennial herb w/ tiny, gray green, aromatic leaves & masses of tiny, lavender pink flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [32] (B*W*)

Thymus serpyllum 'Lemon Curd', "MOTHER OF THYME" - Choice selection of this mat-forming herb w/ tiny, medium green, lemon-scented leaves & masses of tiny, lavender pink flowers in spring/summer; can take some foot traffic. [32] (B*W*)

Tulbaghia 'Fairy Star', "SOCIETY GARLIC" - Miniature hybrid of this easy, long-blooming perennial forming clumps of slender, grassy foliage & long-stemmed clusters of dainty, pale pink flowers w/ dark centers. [12] (W*)

Tulbaghia natalensis, "SWEET WILD GARLIC" - Rare South African perennial forming tight, low clumps of slender, aromatic leaves & long-stemmed clusters of small, pink flowers w/ orange centers - deliciously clove scented. [21] (S*)

Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina', "CEDROS IS. VERBENA" - Dark-flowered form of this water efficient, shrubby perennial w/ lacy foliage & head-like clusters of starry, lavender-pink, deliciously fragrant flowers much of the year. [32] (B*W*F*S*)

Verbena pulchella gracilior, "MOSS VERBENA" - Tough & easy groundcover w/ dark green, ferny foliage & rounded clusters of starry, purple flowers over long spring to summer season; butterfly favorite. [3] (B*W*)

Verbena rigida, "SANDPAPER VERBENA" - Easy, heat-loving, spreading perennial w/ dark green, sandpapery leaves & upright, cylindrical clusters of tiny, purple flowers in summer & fall; butterfly favorite. [5] (B*W*)

Vetiveria zizanioides, "VETIVER" - Adaptable clumping grass w/ slender, deep green leaves & tall, plume-like flower spikes in late summer; dried roots are aromatic when moistened & used in screens, fans, etc. [9] (W*F*)

Watsonia borbonica (white), "WHITE BUGLE LILY" - Gladiolus relative forming fans of sword-shaped leaves & spikes of white, funnel-shaped flowers in late spring; can be dry in summer or not; hummingbird favorite. [23] (H*W*F*)

Yucca whipplei, "WHIPPLE'S YUCCA" - Tough & spectacular Calif. native w/ narrow, stiff leaves & dramatic 5-10 ft., Christmas-tree-shaped spike of white waxy flowers; single rosette dies after flowering. [23] (W*C*)

Zantedeschia aethiopica, "COMMON CALLA" - Easy perennial w/ bold, deep green, arrow-shaped leaves & classic flowers w/ 8-in., silky white spathe & protruding yellow spadix. [9] (F*)

Zephyranthes candida, "WHITE RAIN LILY" - Easy, evergreen perennial from a bulb, w/ shiny deep green, grassy foliage & an abundance of single-stemmed, white, lily-like flowers in late summer/fall. [20] (W*)

Zephyranthes drummondii, "HILL COUNTRY RAIN LILY" - Evergreen perennial from a bulb, w/ narrow leaves & single-stemmed, white, lily-like flowers that are wonderfully fragrant; flowers in late spring & early summer (=Cooperia pendunculata). [20] (W*S*)

Zephyranthes flavissima, "YELLOW RAIN LILY" - Easy perennial from a bulb, w/ deep green, grassy foliage & single-stemmed, yellow, lily-like flowers in summer; flowers born in successive flushes. [20] (W*)

Zephyranthes 'Labuffarosa', "PINK RAIN LILY" - Easy perennial from a bulb, w/ deep green, grassy foliage & an abundance of single-stemmed, rose pink, lily-like flowers in late spring/summer; flowers born in successive flushes. [9] (W*)

Zephyranthes 'Prairie Sunset', "PINK RAIN LILY" - Easy perennial from a bulb, w/ deep green, grassy foliage & peachy-pink, single-stemmed, crocus-like flowers in summer; flowers born in successive flushes. [19] (W*)

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