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IBERIS
ILEX
x. altaclerensis ‘Wilsonii’: “Wilson Holly”. Evergreen. Evenly spine-toothed, rich green leaves are thick, leathery, 5″ long, 3″ wide. White flowers in spring. Heavy producer of bright red berries. 15-25′ tall & wide. Sun-partial shade. Attracts birds & bees. Drought tolerant. Zones 7-10.
IPOMOEA
JASMINUM
polyanthum: “Pink Jasmine”. Fast growing evergreen vine prized for its spectacular spring display of pink buds opening to intensely fragrant pinkish white flowers. Use as a climber over trellis or arbor, groundcover, or in containers. Full sun. Strong growing to 20′. Zones 8-10.
JUNIPERUS
chinensis ‘Spartan’: “Spartan Juniper”. Handsome, rapidly growing specimen forms densely branched columnar form useful as a screen or windbreak. Excellent sheared topiary. Durable evergreen, tolerates heat, cold, & drought. Full sun. Fast grower to 15′ tall, 3-5′ wide. Zones 4-9.
chinensis ‘Torulosa’: “Hollywood Juniper”. Artistic appearance to the rustic twisted form; useful accent anywhere. Does particularly well in coastal environment. Easily adapts to specially trained topiary shapes. Evergreen. Full sun. Fast growing to 15′ high, 10′ wide. Zones 5-9.
LAGERSTROEMIA
indica ‘Whit II’ – Dynamite® P.P.#10296: “Dynamite Crape Myrtle”. Another C. Whitcomb introduction, Dynamite Crape Myrtle grows upright & has leaves that appear crimson at first, but change quickly to a medium green. Dynamite’s buds are crimson before flowering & bloom into cherry red flowers. These are more red than the cultivars that were available in the market previously. The flowers will be a dark scarlet red on hot sunny days & may be lighter red that occasionally have white variegation on cloudy cooler days. It will grow to about 15-20′ high & 10-15′ wide at maturity & is highly resistant to powdery mildew & also has some drought tolerance. Full sun. Deciduous. Zones 6-10. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
indica ‘Muskogee’: “Muskogee Crape Myrtle”. Panicles of light lavender pink flowers bloom in summer amid glossy green foliage that turns red in fall. The attractive cinnamon colored bark is smooth, peeling to a shiny light gray. A large shrub or small tree that makes excellent specimen or group planting. Full sun. Deciduous. Grows to 15-20′ tall & 15′ wide. Zones 6-9. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
indica ‘Natchez’: “Natchez Crape Myrtle”. A large shrub or small tree with smooth, dark cinnamon brown exfoliating bark. Glossy dark green leaves turn vibrant orange-red in fall. Panicles of pure white, soft textured flowers bloom in summer. Makes an excellent specimen, accent, or group planting. Full sun. Deciduous. Grows 20′ tall & wide. Zones 6-9. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
indica ‘Whit III’ – Pink Velour® P.P. #10319: “Pink Velour® Crape Myrtle”. A Carl Whitcomb introduction. Selected as one of the “2003 Oklahoma Proven” & winner of the “2007 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Gold Medal Plant Award”. It has bright pink flowers & distinct dark wine foliage which peaks in the spring. Large shrub or small tree of 8-10’tall & wide. High mildew resistance. Very showy foliage provides wine landscape color before blooming. Full sun. Zone 7-9.
indica ‘Tuscarora’: “Tuscarora Crape Myrtle”. Deciduous flowering large shrub or small tree bearing profuse crepe-like coral-pink flowers throughout summer. Exquisite orange-red foliage color in the fall. Spectacular smooth, mottled, light cinnamon brown bark adds year round interest. Use for an accent, background, specimen or street tree. Full sun. Durable, dependable growth to 15′ tall & wide. Zones 6-9. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
LAMIUM
maculatum ‘Orchid Frost’ P.P. #11,122: “Spotted Dead Nettle”. Semi-evergreen, mat forming, with neat, colorful foliage & hooded flower spikes. Silver foliage with a green margin. Orchid pink flowers in spring-fall. 4-6″tall & 15-18″ wide. Shade-partial shade. Deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 3-9.
maculatum ‘Purple Dragon’ P.P. #15,890: “Spotted Dead Nettle”. Semi-evergreen, mat forming, with neat, colorful foliage & hooded flower spikes. Silver foliage with a green margin. Dark purple flowers in summer. 6-12″ tall & 18-24″ wide. Shade-partial shade. Zones 4-9
LANTANA
camara ‘Dallas Red’: “Dallas Red Lantana”. Upright; true red flowers at some stages of growth, but when not fully red it will be blended with orange & yellow in summer-fall. Leaves are dark green & rounded. 2-3’tall & wide. Full sun. Deer, salt, heat and drought tolerant. Attracts birds & butterflies. Zones 9-11.
camara ‘Landmark’™ Series: “Landmark Lantana”. Mounded habit. The vibrant colors & dark foliage displays beautifully in mass plantings. Blooms spring-fall. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Drought & heat tolerant. Poisonous. 10-15″ tall & 18-24″ wide. Full sun. Good in hanging baskets, landscapes, & small containers. Hardy to 32°F. Zones 10-11.
‘Citrus’: Orange, gold, & yellow flower clusters.
camara ‘Little Lucky’ Series: A naturally compact & uniform series of Lantana. Stays neat & tidy all season long. Blooms spring-fall. Full sun. 10-12″ tall & wide. Attracts butterflies. Easy Care. Water-wise. Great for containers, baskets, or as a border. Zones 10-11.
‘Hot Pink’: Pink, orange, & yellow flowers clusters.
‘Orange’: Orange & yellow flower clusters.
‘Pot Of Gold’: Bright gold flowers.
‘Red’: Red, orange, & yellow flower clusters.
camara ‘Lucky’™ Series: “Lucky Lantana”. Mounded habit. Dark green foliage contrasts with bright flower colors. Deer resistant. Drought & heat tolerant. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Poisonous. Scented foliage. Blooms in Summer. Height 12-16″ with a width of 12-14″. Ideal for mixed containers, small pots, landscaping, & hanging baskets. Full sun. Hardy to 32°F. Zones 10-11.
‘Flame Improved’: Clusters in shades of dark orange to yellow.
‘Pot Of Gold’: Bright gold flower clusters.
‘Red’: Red & orange flower clusters.
camara ‘New Gold’: “New Gold Lantana”. The most popular Lantana, a Georgia Gold Medal winner, with a low & spreading habit to about 12-15″ tall & 18-24″ wide. Abundant yellow/gold blossoms in spring-fall. Fast growing, light green foliage. Full sun. Zones 10-11.
‘Irene’: “Irene Lantana”. Upright; flowers have a strong fuchsia color, often blended with pink & yellow in spring-fall. . Full Sun. 2-4’tall & 3-5′ wide. Attracts birds & butterflies. Low water use. Drought tolerant once established. Zones 8-11.
montevidensis ‘Lavender Trailing’: “Trailing Lavender Lantana”. Lavender flowers, darker on the individual tubes under the clusters. Height 1-2′ tall by 8-10′ wide. Dark green, 1″ long, coarsely toothed leaves are sometimes tinged red or purplish, especially in cold weather. Full sun. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Zones 9-11.
montevidensis ‘White Trailing’: “Trailing White Lantana”. Clusters of small pure white flowers are surrounded by spreading green foliage. Blooms spring – fall. Full sun. 1-2′ tall & 8-10′ wide. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Zones 9-11.
LAURUS
nobilis: “Grecian Bay Bush, Sweet Bay”. Slender conical form grows into a small pyramidal tree. Valued for its strongly fragrant foliage, used as a flavorful seasoning. Takes well to clipping for formal hedges or topiary. Good in containers. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Slow to 12-15′ tall as a shrub, 20-35′ tall & 15-20′ wide as a tree, can be larger. Zones 8-11.
nobilis ‘Saratoga’: “Saratoga Bay Laurel”. Slender conical form grows into a small pyramidal tree. Valued for its strongly fragrant foliage, used as a flavorful seasoning. Takes well to clipping for formal hedges or topiary. Good in containers. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Slow to 12-15′ tall as a shrub, 20-35′ tall & 15-20′ wide as a tree, can be larger. ‘Saratoga has broader leaves & a more treelike habit than the species & is resistant to psyllid. Zones 8-11.
LAVANDULA
allardii ‘Meerlo’ P.P. #25,276: Evergreen. Lavender allardii are the most heat, humidity, and water-wise lavenders we grow. These vigorous plants hold their beautifully variegated and highly fragrant foliage, and sport pale blue flowers in summer. Dry leaves for sachets and moth repellent. Full sun-partial shade. 24-36″ tall & 24-30″ wide. Deer resistant. Heat tolerant. Easy care. Water-wise. Zones 9-10. A Sunset Western Garden Collection Plant.
angustifolia ‘Hidcote Blue’: “Hidcote Blue English Lavender”. Dense, rich blue flower spikes contrast against the gray foliage in summer. Compact growth habit. Fragrant. Full sun. 18-24″ tall & wide. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Water-wise. Zones 5-9.
angustifolia ‘Munstead’: “Munstead English Lavender”. Grayish green foliage; fragrant, lavender purple flower spikes in May – August. 12-18″ tall & wide. Full sun. Used in perfumes, sachets, oils and for medicinal purposes. Used to deter insects when placed in a closet or room. Deer resistant. Water-wise. Zone 5-9.
stoechas ‘Quast’: “Otto Quast Spanish Lavender”. Perennial. Full sun. Well-drained soil. Grayish foliage. Fragrant, lavender flower clusters tufted with showy purple bracts. Blooms in mid-spring – mid-summer. 20-28″ tall & 18-36″ wide. Same as stoechas excepts the bracts are larger. Attracts birds & butterflies. Water-wise. A cross between L. dentata & L. stoechas made by Otto Quast. Zones 7-9. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
stoechas ‘Winter Bee’ P.P. #20,840: “Winter Bee Spanish Lavender”. Bluish purple flowers on gray foliage in mid-spring – mid-summer. Fragrant. 20-28″ tall & 18-36″ wide. Full sun. It survives hot humid weather & cold wet weather. An easy-care shrub for borders and gardens. Attracts butterflies. Water-wise. Zone 7-9.
x.’Goodwin Creek’: “Goodwin Creek Lavender”. A handsome hybrid of Lavandula heterophylla & Lavandula lanata. It is vigorous, yet remains compact, growing to about 2-3′ tall & wide. It has silvery gray, toothed-edged foliage, similar to Lavandula dentata, but larger. Blooms are soft blue-lavender whorled flower spikes on short stems, appearing nearly year round. This variety is not recommended for human consumption. Full sun. Hardy to -30ºF. Zones 7-9. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
x. intermedia ‘Grosso’: The most fragrant of all the lavender. Long spikes of deep violet flowers stand well above the grayish green compact foliage in summer-fall. 2’tall & 1-2’wide. Full sun. Makes a great ground cover or border plant and will also grow easily in a large pot or container. This is a more cold hardy variety and is deer, rabbit and drought resistant. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Used to make soaps, lotions and aromatherapy products. Zones 5-9.
x. intermedia ‘Phenomenal’ P.P. #24,193: Purple flowers on bright silver foliage from summer-fall. Fragrant. Full sun. 2-4′ tall & 2′ wide. High oil content. Stronger disease resistance than other Lavenders. Tolerates heat, humidity, & extreme weather. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies. Drought t0olerant. Zones 5-9.
LEONOTIS
leonurus: “Lion’s Tail”. A tropical shrub that rapidly grows to 4-6’ tall & wide. Tubular, two-lipped, orange flowers appear in tiered whorls that encircle the square stems in summer-fall. Full sun. Drought tolerant. Foliage is aromatic when bruised. Zones 8-11.
LEUCANTHEMUM
x. superbum ‘Esther Read’: “Shasta Daisy”. Hardy sturdy perennial, valuable for summer & fall bloom in all climates. Most popular double white with longest bloom. Popular for cut flower. Prefers full sun, but will grow in partial shade in hot summer climate areas. 24-30″tall & 12-18″wide. Zones 5-9.
LEUCOPHYLLUM
LIGUSTRUM
japonicum ‘Texanum’: “Wax Leaf Privet”. Densely branched habit with glossy foliage responds well to pruning into a topiary or small standard trees. Displays profusion of white blooms in late spring. Useful hedge, screen, or windbreak. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Fast growing to 8-10′ tall, 4-6′ wide. Zones 7-11.
sinensis ‘Sunshine’ P.P. #20,379: Evergreen. Year-round, golden colored foliage in full sun. 3-6′ tall & 3-4′ wide. Non-invasive. Deer resistant. Heat tolerant. Easy Care. Upright habit. Year-round interest. Use as an accent, border, container, hedge, or topiary. Low water, once established. Zone 6. A Sunset Western Garden Collection Plant.
LIMONIUM
perezii: “Statice, Sea Lavender”. Perennial. Large, leathery, green basal leaves contrast with airy clusters of tiny, delicate flowers on nearly leafless, many branched stems. Foliage to 18″ tall, clumps 2′ wide, flower stalks to 2-3′ tall. Purple & white bicolor flowers in spring – summer. Full sun. Flowers are good for cutting & keeping their color when dried. First-rate beach plant. Often naturalizes in coastal Southern California. Water-wise. Zones 10-11.
LIRIOPE
muscari ‘Royal Purple’: “Royal Purple Lilyturf”. Popular tufted evergreen perennial groundcover with arching, dark green, grass-like foliage. Spikes of deep purple flowers rise above the foliage in summer followed by black berries. This is a superb edging or border plant for partially shaded areas. Prefers moist, but not wet soils. Tolerates drier conditions when established. Partial shade. A fast growing ornamental grass growing 12-15″ tall & wide. Zones 6-11.
muscari ‘Silvery Sunproof’: “Silvery Sunproof Lilyturf”. Bold yellow & white striped dark green foliage with flower spikes of soft lilac highlight this evergreen perennial in summer. A perfect choice for ground cover, edging a walk or a filler in a tub planting. Takes full sun in cool climates. Partial shade elsewhere. Clumping blade-like foliage is 15-18″ tall & wide, with flowers above the foliage. Zones 6-11.
spicata ‘Silver Dragon’: “Silver Dragon Lilyturf”. Versatile evergreen perennial with dark green, narrow, grass-like foliage highlighted by silvery-white vertical striping. In summer, pale purple flowers are followed by whitish-green berries. Sun/shade accent. Partial shade. Grows to 10″ tall, spreads to 18″ wide. Zones 6-11.
LITHODORA
diffusa ‘Grace Ward’: “Grace Ward Lithodora”. Evergreen perennial groundcover. Forms a prostrate, somewhat woody, slightly mounded mass 6-12″ high, 3-4′ wide. Narrow evergreen leaves are ¾-1″ long; both foliage & stems are hairy. In late spring (& often later), plant is sprinkled with brilliant deep blue tubular flowers. Use in rock garden, spilling over walls, or as a small scaled groundcover. Partial to full sun, but likes some shade in hot areas. Deer resistant. Zones 6-8.
LOMANDRA
longifolia ‘Breeze™’ P.P. #15,420: (Lomandra longifolia ‘LM300’). A fine blade and compact habit makes this plant have the look and feel of an ornamental grass. Bright, pine-green foliage. It is far more drought tolerant and evergreen, even in areas where temperatures occasionally reach the teens. ‘Breeze™’ will ultimately reach a height and spread of about 30 to 36 inches with an arched to weeping habit. Yellow orange flowers in late spring. Sun-heavy shade. Extremely drought tolerant, very shade tolerant, heat tolerant, & deer resistant. Very low water needs. Very low maintenance. Zones 7b-11, (evergreen in zone 8).
longifolia ‘Platinum Beauty’™ P.P. #25,962: (Lomandra longifolia ‘Roma13’ PP25962). Evergreen. Lomandras look like grasses, but are actually tough, low water perennials. ‘Platinum Beauty’ is the first green and white striped variegated form, and looks great with succulents and other low water use plants. Full sun-partial shade. 2-3′ tall & wide. Deer resistant. Disease/Pest resistance. Easy care. Salt tolerant. Water-wise. Low water once established. Zones 8-10. A Sunset Western Garden Collection Plant.
LOROPETALUM
chinense ‘Purple Diamond®’ P.P. #18,331: (Loropetalum chinense ‘Shang-hi’ PP18331). Combining colorful flowers with year-round deep purple foliage, Purple Diamond holds its purple color better than others, and stays compact. Useful as an accent shrub in borders and containers, a foundation plant, low hedge, or in mass plantings. Pink blooms in spring. Partial shade-shade. 3-4′ tall & 4′ wide. Deer resistant. Disease/Pest resistance. Dwarf habit. Easy care. Water-wise. Zones 7-11. A Sunset Western Garden Collection Plant.
chinense ‘Red Diamond™’: (Loropetalum chinense ‘Shang-Red’). This new, compact loropetalum has the reddest blooms of all cultivars. Dark burgundy foliage retains its color throughout the year. Great for specimen planting, mass plantings and borders. Deep, vivid red blooms late winter to early spring and sporadically summer and fall. Full sun. 6′ tall & wide. Deer resistant. Water-wise. Zones 7-10.
chinense rubrum ‘Razzleberri®’: “Razzleberri Fringe Flower”. An exciting plant for North American gardens. Clusters of raspberry red fringed flowers appear winter into spring. Showy new growth is burgundy tinged, maturing to olive green. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate growing to 4-6′ tall, 4-5′ wide. Zones 7-9.
c‘Emerald Snow®’ P.P. #21,738: (Loropetalum ‘Shang-white’ PP21738). Evergreen foliage. Loropetalums have a naturally elegant, layered habit that works beautifully in any landscape or container garden. By selecting a dwarf variety like Emerald Snow, you can give your shears a rest, and never worry about pruning again. Bright green foliage. Masses of white blooms in spring and summer. 2-3′ tall & 3-4’wide. Partial shade-shade. Use as an accent, border, container, garden bed, hedge, or slope plant. Deer resistant, disease / pest resistance, dwarf habit, easy care, water-wise. Zones 7-11. A Sunset Western Garden Collection Plant.
‘Purple Majesty’: “Purple Majesty Chinese Fringe Flower”. Evergreen shrub. Full sun-partial shade, but best color is in full sun. Burgundy leaves. 6-8′ tall & 4-6′ wide. Hot pink fringed flowers in winter-spring. Dense habit. Zone 7-11.
LYSMACHIA
nummularia ‘Goldi’: “Creeping Jenny / Moneywort”. A fast growing groundcover with long trailing stems that sport round, gold foliage. Yellow flowers bloom in early summer. The foliage color is much brighter when planted in more sun and tends to be more chartreuse-green when planted in more shade. 2-4″ tall & 2-3′ wide. Sun-partial shade. It looks excellent spilling down embankments, out of window boxes, hanging baskets and mixed containers. This plant also makes a great ground cover in landscape beds. Zones 3-9.
nummularia ‘Goldilocks’: “Moneywort”. Low-care, trailing plant has lime green leaves that turn iridescent in the sun. Bright yellow flowers in late spring- summer. 2-4″ tall & 2-3′ wide. Self-cleaning. Recommended for use in mixed containers. Heat, shade, & frost tolerant. Low maintenance. Zones 3-9.
MAGNOLIA
grandiflora ‘D.D. Blanchard’: “D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia”. Quite handsome pyramidal form having lustrous, dark green leaves. Spectacular orangish-brown undersides to the leaves is an added feature. Dense branching when young, more open form with age. Excellent lawn or parkway tree. Evergreen. Full sun. Strong grower to 50′ & more tall, 25-35′ wide. Zones 7-9.
MAHONIA
‘Soft Caress’ P.P. #20,183: Evergreen shrub. Soft Caress has everything we love about Mahonia, without the pesky thorns! Compact enough to use in containers, yet large enough for foundation plantings or borders, these tough plants provide fabulous texture to the shade garden. Bright yellow flowers fall and spring. 3′ tall & wide. Partial shade-shade. Disease / pest resistant. Low water, once established. Water-wise. Use in borders, garden beds, containers, or on slopes. Zones 7b-11. A Sunset Western Garden Collection Plant.
MANDEVILLA
MECARDONIA
‘Magic Carpet Yellow’: A tough, durable, low-growing plant that is loaded with a continuous supply of bright yellow flowers all season long. Magic Carpet™ features a semi-mounding habit. It is both frost and heat tolerant. It is durable along garden paths, in high traffic areas and between pavers. Vibrant yellow blooms blanket plant early in the season and all through summer. 4-6″ tall & 14-18″ wide. Full sun. Annual.
MONARDELLA
MUEHLENBECKIA
axillaris: “Creeping Wire Vine”. A low evergreen shrub, forming wiry mats with thin, red-brown stems & glossy squarish to roundish leaves. Flowers are inconspicuous, yellowish-white, in groups of up to 3 in the axils. Fruit is translucent white with tiny black seeds & produced in late summer to fall. 2-4″ tall & 30″ wide. Sun-partial shade. The plant is hardy, drought-tolerant and quick-growing. It can be cultivated as a ground cover and grows well in rocky ground as well as standard potting soil. Although it grows fastest in warm seasons, it is tolerant of freezing weather. Zones 8-10.
MYRTUS
communis ‘Compacta’: “Dwarf Myrtle”. Popular, compact tightly branched evergreen shrub with creamy white flowers has fragrant foliage when crushed. Extremely useful & dependable as a low, formal hedge & foundation planting. Plant in small container to enjoy indoors. Full sun. Slow grower to 2-3′ tall & wide. Zones 9-11.
NANDINA
domestica: “Heavenly Bamboo”. Lacy green leaves on upright cane-like stems turn brilliant red in autumn. Creamy flowers are followed by clusters of red berries. Use in groupings or as a screen. Good for narrow spaces. Evergreen. Full sun-partial shade. Moderate grower to 6-8′ tall, 3′ wide. Zones 6-9.
domestica ‘Firepower’: “Firepower Heavenly Bamboo”. One of the best coloring Nandinas. Brilliant crimson fall through winter foliage. Neat mounds are terrific for borders, massing, & containers. Requires no pruning. Developed in New Zealand. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate growing to 30″ tall & wide. Zones 6-11.
domestica ‘Gulf Stream’: “Gulf Stream Nandina”. Outstanding evergreen shrub displays attractive foliage in all seasons. New growth is scarlet maturing to blue-green in summer. Intense red fall color after a cold snap is its hallmark. The moderately fast-growing, dense, mounded form reaches 3-3½’ in height & 3′ wide, making ‘Gulf Stream’ ideal for use around foundations or in mixed borders. Small white flower stalks are a bonus. Very hardy & virtually pest & disease free. Full sun-partial shade. Zones 6-11.
domestica ‘Lemon Lime’ P.P. #24,749: (Nandina domestica Alba ‘Lemon-Lime’ PP24749). Evergreen shrub. Finally, a Nandina for those of you who don’t want red in your gardens! Lemon Lime has chartreuse new foliage that fades to a nice green, and will not turn red, even over the winter. 3-4′ tall & wide. Full sun-partial shade. Deer resistant. Disease / Pest resistance. Easy care. Water-wise. Use as a border, container, cut flowers/foliage, firescaping/fire wise, garden bed, hedge, or slope plant. Low water, once established. Zones 6-11. A Sunset Western Garden Collection Plant.
domestica ‘Obsession™’ P.P. #21,891: (Nandina ‘Seika’ PP21891). Evergreen shrub. This new and distinctive nandina is a selection of ‘GulfStream’ with brighter and longer lasting foliage color. ‘Obsession’ has a compact, dense growth habit, and brilliant red new foliage all spring and summer. 2-3′ tall & wide. Sun-partial shade. Deer resistant. Disease / Pest resistance. Easy care. Water-wise. Use as a border, container, cut flowers/foliage, firescaping/fire wise, garden bed, hedge, or slope plant. Low water, once established. Zones 6-11. A Sunset Western Garden Collection Plant.
NEMESIA
NEPETA
faassenii: (usually sold as N. mussinii). “Catmint”. Perennial. Makes soft gray green, undulating mounds to 2′ high. Textured, toothed, aromatic, fuzzy gray leaves have volatile oils best enjoyed on warm days. Leaves aromatic & like catnip, attractive to cats, who enjoy rolling in plantings. Lavender blue, ½” flowers in loose spikes make a display in early summer. If dead spikes prove unsightly, shear them back; this may bring on another bloom cycle. 18-24″ tall & 36″ wide. Well-drained soils. Moderate irrigation. Hardy to 20-25°F. Plant in full sun. Zones 3-8. A U. C. Davis Arboretum All-Star Selection.
faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’: “Catmint”. Soft, fragrant, gray-green foliage with sprays of large, lavender blue flowers from late spring-fall. 24-30″ tall & 30-36″ wide. Sun-partial shade. Attractive to cats. Attracts bees, butterflies, & hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Drought resistant when established. The Perennial Plant Association’s 2007 Perennial Plant Of The Year™. Zones 5-9.
NERIUM
‘Little Red’: Evergreen shrub. A dwarf oleander, ‘Little Red’ offers lovely single, dark scarlet red flowers in spring-fall. 3-6′ tall & wide. Sun-partial shade. Drought tolerant. Well-suited as a background hedge, screen median planting or container specimen though all parts of this plant are poisonous which should be considered when selecting a planting location. Zones 8-11.
‘Petite Pilar Pink’: Evergreen shrub. Fast growing to 4-6′ tall & wide. Shell pink flowers in spring-fall. Sun-partial shade. Very drought tolerant and salt tolerant once established. Well-suited as a background hedge, screen median planting or container specimen though all parts of this plant are poisonous which should be considered when selecting a planting location. Zones 8-11.