Preliminary list -- many more plants to be added, especially house & patio plants. Be sure to check updates periodically for additions and deletions!

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1 34 TH ANNUAL FRIENDS OF U.C. RIVERSIDE BOTANIC GARDENS FALL PLANT SALE Saturday, October 22, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m LIST OF PLANTS EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE (updated 19 September, 2016) (Including landscape sized cacti & succulents, but not herbs, vegetables or smaller cacti & succulents) Preliminary list -- many more plants to be added, especially house & patio plants. Be sure to check updates periodically for additions and deletions! KEY TO THE CODES AT THE END OF PLANT DESCRIPTIONS H* attracts Hummingbirds B* attracts Butterflies or provides food for 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. Double listings indicate multiple sizes. HERE ARE THE LISTS: TREES, SHRUBS, VINES, HERBACEOUS PLANTS, LANDSCAPE-SIZED CACTI & SUCCULENTS, SHADE PLANTS, HOUSE & PATIO PLANTS (A PARTIAL LIST) & WATER & WATERSIDE PLANTS! TREES Acacia constricta, "WHITETHORN ACACIA" - Drought tolerant, deciduous, Southwest native small tree or large shrub w/ spiny branches & tiny, feathery leaves; flowers are fragrant, yellow puffs produced summer. [8] (H*W*S*) Aesculus californica, "CALIF. BUCKEYE" - Drought tolerant, California native tree w/ hand-shaped leaves & foot-long plumes of creamy white, fragrant flowers in spring followed by large, shiny brown, inedible seeds. [16/12] (H*B*W*C*S*) Bauhinia variegata, "PURPLE ORCHID TREE" - Spectacular, deciduous tree w/ light green, 2-lobed leaves & 3-in. purple, orchid-like flowers in late winter/early spring (a few may have white flowers). [15] (H*) Brachychiton acerifolius, "AUSTRALIAN FLAME TREE" - Spectacular, nearly evergreen, large tree w/ thick, smooth trunk & dense head of large, shiny, lobed leaves; small red flowers born in red-stemmed, coral-like clusters in leafless portions of tree. [15] (H*W*) Calocedrus decurrens, "INCENSE CEDAR" - Widely adapted, Calif. native, evergreen tree w/ dense, narrow, pyramidal crown & tiny, scalelike leaves born in lushly green, flattened, aromatic sprays; branches popular in holiday decorating. [15] (W*C*) Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman', "RAY HARTMAN CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, small tree or large shrub (depending on training), w/ 2-3 in. leaves, dark green leaves & 3-5 in., spikelike clusters of medium blue flowers in spring. [25] (B*W*C*) Cercidium floridum, "BLUE PALO VERDE" - Calif. desert native, drought tolerant, small tree w/ blue green bark, blue-green, thorny branchlets, tiny, divided leaves & an abundance of bright yellow flowers in spring; fast growing. [15] (H*W*C*) Cercidium microphyllum, "LITTLELEAF PALO VERDE" - Drought tolerant, slow-growing, Calif. native, small tree w/ bright green bark & branchlets, tiny, divided leaves & an abundance of light yellow flowers in spring. [15] (H*W*C*) Cercis occidentalis, "WESTERN REDBUD" - Calif. native tree w/ allyear interest - masses of purple spring flowers, handsome foliage & seedpods, yellow fall color, picturesque branching. [15] (H*W*C*F*) Chilopsis linearis 'Burgundy', "DESERT WILLOW" - Calif. native, fast-growing small tree or large shrub w/ airy appearance; willow-like leaves & trumpet-shaped, burgundy-colored flowers over long spring/summer season; hummingbird favorite.. [5] (H*W*C*) Cupressus forbesii, "TECATE CYPRESS" - Calif. native, drought tolerant, multi-trunked, evergreen tree to 25 ft. w/ cherry red bark & green-gray foliage; fast growing in youth, slower in age; a symmetrical, more or less conical tree. [15] (W*C*) Heteromeles arbutifolia, "TOYON" - Versatile & adaptable, Calif. native, water-efficient small tree/large shrub w/ toothed, glossy green leaves, large clusters of white flowers in summer, showy red berries in winter; handsome all year. [25] (H*B*W*C*) Juglans californica, "CALIFORNIA BLACK WALNUT" - Calif. native, drought tolerant, small tree often multi-trunked w/ 6-13 in. dark green leaves divided into 9-19 leaflets & producing tasty, thick shelled walnuts; winter deciduous. [15] (W*C*) Myrtus communis 'Boetica', "BOETICA MYRTLE" - Choice form of this versatile, evergreen tree/shrub w/ dark green, shiny, aromatic leaves, arranged "foxtail" fashion on thick branches; fragrant white flowers & blue berries. [35] (W*F*) Pinus sabiniana, "FOOTHILL PINE" - Adaptable, fast growing, Calif. native pine w/ distinctive open & lacy crown; 8-12 inch, gray-green needles & 6-10 in. cones w/ large, edible seeds. [15] (W*C*) Platanus racemosa, "CALIFORNIA SYCAMORE" - Large, picturesque, Calif. native tree w/ pretty bark & large, maple-like leaves; for large, informal or natural gardens w/ some summer irrigation. [15/4] Page 1 of 13

2 (B*C*) Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana, "HONEY MESQUITE" - Fastgrowing (w/ some irrigation), drought tolerant, evergreen tree of picturesque form; tiny, ferny leaves & dense, finger-like spikes of creamy yellow flowers in spring. [7] (B*W*) Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia, "HOLLY LEAF CHERRY" - Versatile, drought tolerant, evergreen tree or shrub w/ leathery, hollylike leaves & spikes of creamy-white flowers in spring; Calif. native. [20/11] (B*W*C*) Quercus agrifolia, "COAST LIVE OAK" - Tough, drought tolerant, wide-spreading tree, w/ cupped, hollylike, dark green leaves; fast-growing in youth, picturesque in age; Calif. native. [10/11] (B*W*C*) Quercus engelmannii, "ENGELMANN OAK" - Tough, drought tolerant, wide-spreading tree, w/ hollylike leaves; fast-growing in youth, picturesque in age; Calif. native of Santa Rosa Plateau fame. [18] (B*W*C*) Quercus lobata, "VALLEY OAK" - Majestic, Calif. native, low-wateruse, deciduous, large tree w/ thick, spreading branches & handsome, deeply lobed leaves; fairly fast growth w/ some irrigation. [19] (B*W*C*) Quercus wislizenii, "INTERIOR LIVE OAK" - Drought tolerant, Calif. native, evergreen tree growing slowly to 50 ft. tall & wide; dense, rounded head of shiny, dark green, leathery leaves & reddish bark. [10] (B*W*C*) Sambucus mexicana, "BLUE ELDERBERRY" - Adaptable, Calif. native, deciduous tree w/ compound leaves, large, flat-topped clusters of tiny, creamy-white flowers & clusters of frosted blue berries used in jams, etc; attractive to birds. [15] (B*W*C*) Vitex agnus-castus', "CHASTE TREE" - Tough, fast-growing small tree or large shrub w/ pretty, hand-shaped leaves & dense, conical spikes of small, blue purple, fragrant flowers over long summer season. [20] (B*W*S*) SHRUBS Abutilon palmeri, "INDIAN MALLOW" - Small shrub native to southwest deserts & Baja Calif. w/ soft, velvety, silvery stems & leaves & satiny, golden yellow, cup-shaped flowers in spring/summer. [20] (C*W*) Acacia cognata 'Cousin Itt' (PP#25133), "LITTLE RIVER WATTLE" - Uncommon, dwarf, mounding/draping shrub to 2 or 3 ft. tall, the weeping branches clothed in slender, bright green "leaves"; flowers are pretty lemon yellow puffs produced in spring. [20] (H*S*) Acacia craspedocarpa, "LEATHERLEAF ACACIA" - Large, heat resistant shrub w/ handsome, rounded, gray-green leaves -- flowers are bright yellow bottle-brushes born in winter/spring; pods showy. [9] (W*) Acacia redolens 'Desert Carpet', "DESERT CARPET ACACIA" - Dense, low, heat & drought tolerant shrub speading up to 12 ft. w/ graygreen, leathery "leaves" & flowers that are tiny, yellow, vanilla-scented puffballs produced in spring. [8] (W*S*) Adenostoma sparsifolium, "RED SHANKS" - Drought tolerant, Calif. native, open shrub w/ handsome, red, peeling bark, feathery branches of short, needle-like leaves & dense, fluffy clusters of tiny white flowers. [25] (B*W*C*F*) Alyogyne huegelii, "BLUE HIBISCUS" - Fast-growing, evergreen shrub w/ sandpapery leaves & 4-5 in., deep lavender blue, hibiscus-like flowers on & off over long spring to fall season; needs good drainage. [25] (W*) Anisodontea x hypomandarum 'Tara's Pink', "AFRICAN MALLOW" - Fast-growing, water-efficient, South African shrub w/ 1-inch, light pink, hibiscus-like flowers over long spring to fall season; most compact of the African mallows. [25] (W*) Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur', "LITTLE SUR MANZANITA" - Calif. native, fast-growing, groundcover shrub to 1-2 ft. tall & 6 ft. wide w/ bright, shiny green leaves & rarely produced clusters of tiny, pink, urn-shaped flowers in early spring; garden water tolerant. [32] (H*B*W*C*) Arctostaphylos glauca, "BIG BERRY MANZANITA" - Calif. native shrub to 15 ft. tall & 20 ft. wide w/ handsome red-brown bark, large, gray green leaves & clusters of pink to white, urn-shaped flowers in late winter; hummingbird favorite. [15] (H*B*W*C*) Arctostaphylos 'Lester Rountree', "MANZANITA" - Sturdy trunked large shrub or small tree to 15 ft. tall & 12 ft. wide w/ smooth, purplish bark, gray leaves & clusters of tiny, urn-shaped flowers, white flushed pink, in early spring; needs good drainage. [20] (H*B*W*C*) Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd', "DR. HURD MANZANITA" - Calif. native small tree or large shrub to 15 ft. w/ mahogany bark, large, light green leaves & clusters of white, urn-shaped flowers in late winter; well adapted to gardens & handsome all year. [20] (H*B*W*C*) Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist', "MANZANITA" - Handsome, widespreading groundcover shrub less than 3 ft. tall, 6-15 ft. wide, w/ reddish bark, soft, gray-green leaves & clusters of tiny, white, urn-shaped flowers in spring; dependable. [20] (H*B*W*C*) Arctostaphylos 'Sunset', "SUNSET MANZANITA" - Calif. native, mounding shrub to 5-8 ft. tall & 6-10 ft. wide, w/ rough barked stems, deep green leaves, bronzy when young, & clusters of tiny, pink, urnshaped flowers in early spring; garden tolerant. [20] (H*B*W*C*) Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Pacific Mist', "MANZANITA" - Handsome, wide-spreading groundcover shrub less than 3 ft. tall, 6-15 ft. wide, w/ reddish bark, soft, gray-green leaves & clusters of tiny, white, urn-shaped flowers in spring; dependable. [7] (H*B*W*C*) Artemisia tridentata var. vaseyana, "BIG SAGEBRUSH" - More garden tolerant selection of the sagebrush of "Old West" fame; tough, water efficient, picturesque shrub w/ silver-white, notoriously aromatic foliage; needs good drainage. [15] (W*C*) Berberis repens, "CREEPING MAHONIA" - Calif. native shrub to 1 ft. tall, 3 ft wide, w/ blue-green, compound leaves w/ hollylike leaflets, that turn bronzy or pinkish in cold weather, clusters of yellow flowers in spring followed by & blue berries. [32] (B*W*C*) Buddleia 'Buzz Ivory', "DWARF BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Compact form of this fast-growing shrub w/ leaves gray green above & white-felted below & dense, conical spikes of tiny, white, fragrant flowers in summer; butterfly favorite. [25] (B*S*) Buddleia 'Buzz Midnight', "DWARF BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Compact form of this fast-growing shrub w/ leaves gray green above & white-felted below & dense, conical spikes of tiny, dark purple, fragrant flowers in summer; butterfly favorite. [25] (B*S*) Buddleia 'Buzz Raspberryt', "DWARF BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Compact form of this fast-growing shrub w/ leaves matte green above & white-felted below & dense, conical spikes of tiny, magenta, fragrant flowers in summer; butterfly favorite. [25] (B*S*) Buddleia 'Buzz Sky Blue', "DWARF BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Compact form of this fast-growing shrub w/ leaves matte green above & whitefelted below & dense, conical spikes of tiny, lavender, fragrant flowers in summer; butterfly favorite. [25] (B*S*) Calliandra californica, "BAJA FAIRY DUSTER" - Water-efficient, heat-loving shrub from Baja Calif. w/ small, green, ferny leaves; flowers are fluffy brushes of bright dark red stamens born throughout warm weather; hummingbird favorite. [30/11] (H*B*W*) Calliandra eriophylla, "FAIRY DUSTER" - Truly drought tolerant Calif. native, medium shrub w/ lacy, dark gray green foliage; flowers are fluffy brushes of rosy-pink stamens in spring. [20] (H*W*C*) Page 2 of 13

3 Callistemon viminalis 'Red Alert', "RED ALERT BOTTLE BRUSH" - Choice dwarf form of this favorite Aust. shrub; dense habit w/ narrow leaves flushing vivid red in spring & fall, & cerise, bottle-brush flowers in spring; hummingbird favorite; good Photinia substitute. [20] (H*W*) Calothamnus villosus, "SILKY NET BUSH" - Australian shrub w/ soft, gray, pine-needle-like foliage & bright red, one-sided, brush-like flower clusters along the stems from winter to late spring; commercial cut foliage plant. [25] (H*W*F*) Ceanothus 'Blue Jeans', "HOLLYLEAF MOUNTAIN LILAC" - Drought tolerant, medium to large, dense shrub w/ small, dark green, holly-like leaves & abundant clusters of tiny, pale powder blue flowers in spring; tolerates heavy soil, summer water. [20] (B*W*C*) Ceanothus 'Dark Star', "DARK STAR CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, dense shrub to 6 ft. high w/ tiny, dark green leaves & 1.5 in. clusters of tiny, dark cobalt blue flowers; needs especially good drainage; may be short-lived Inland. [20] (B*W*C*) Ceanothus 'Joyce Coulter', "JOYCE COULTER CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, mounding shrub 2-5 ft. high w/ 1-in, medium green leaves & spike-like clusters of tiny, medium-blue flowers in spring; withstands some summer water. [20] (B*W*C*) Ceanothus 'Julia Phelps', "JULIA PHELPS CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, medium shrub w/ 1/2 in., dark green leaves & 1- in. clusters of dark indigo blue flowers in spring; heavy bloomer. [20] (B*W*C*) Ceanothus 'Sierra Blue', "SIERRA BLUE CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, Calif. native, large shrub w/ 1.5-in., medium green leaves & 8-in., spikelike clusters of tiny, bright medium blue flowers in spring; easy & fast grower; butterfly favorite. [20] (B*W*C*) Ceanothus thyrs. v. griseus 'Yankee Point', "YANKEE POINT CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, low, dense shrub w/ 1-in., shiny, dark green leaves & 1 in. clusters of medium blue flowers; one of easiest ceanothus; tolerates summer water. [20] (B*W*C*) Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark', "CEANOTHUS" - Calif. native, garden and drought tolerant, compact shrub w/ dark green leaves & 2-3-in. clusters of tiny, bright blue flowers in spring; blooms later than most other ceanothus; butterfly favorite. [20] (B*W*C*) Ceratostigma griffithii, "BURMESE PLUMBAGO" - Evergreen, mounding, small shrub w/ inch-long, rounded, bronze edged leaves & 3/4 in., brilliant true blue flowers from late summer to fall; butterfly favorite. [15/17] (B*) Cistus salviifolius 'Prostratus', "DWARF SAGELEAF ROCKROSE" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, shrub to 2 ft. tall & 6 ft. wide, w/ small, olive green, textured leaves & a profusion of 1.5 in., pure white, poppy-like flowers in spring. [32] (W*) Cistus 'Victor Reiter', "ROCKROSE" - Drought tolerant, upright shrub w/ gray-green, sand-papery leaves & a profusion of 2.5-inch, salmon pink, poppy-like flowers w/ white centers in spring; needs good drainage. [20] (W*) Coleonema pulchellum 'Compactum', "PINK BREATH-OF- HEAVEN" - A choice, lower, more spreading form of this South African shrub; dense shrub w/ dainty, bright green, aromatic leaves & an abundance of tiny, pink,starry flowers in winter/spring. [20] (W*B*F*) Coleonema pulchellum 'Magenta', "PINK BREATH-OF-HEAVEN" - Open shrub to 6 ft. tall & wide, w/ filmy appearance; needle-like, fresh green, aromatic leaves & an abundance of tiny, dark pink, starry flowers in winter/spring; butterfly favorite. [20] (W*B*F*) Correa 'Dusky Bells', "AUSTRALIAN FUCHSIA" - Water efficient, low shrub low shrub spreading to 3+ ft., w/ rich olive green, sandpapery leaves & bell-shaped, rosy-red flowers over long winter season; needs good drainage. [32] (H*W*) Correa reflexa 'Carpenter Rocks', "AUSTRALIAN FUCHSIA" - Water efficient, open shrub w/ pointed, dark green, leathery leaves, light green below, & bell-shaped, bright red, green-tipped flowers born over long winter season; needs good drainage. [20] (H*W*) Dalea greggii, "TRAILING INDIGO BUSH" - Water efficient, spreading shrub w/ tiny, satiny gray green, ferny leaves & dainty, cloverlike clusters of purple, pea-shaped flowers over long spring/summer season; butterfly favorite. [25] (B*W*) Echium candicans, "PRIDE-OF-MADEIRA" - Evergreen shrub w/ bold, bristly, gray green leaves & dramatic, thick spires of bright blue flowers with protruding purple stamens over long spring season; butterfly favorite. [25] (H*B*W*F*) Encelia californica, "CALIF. SUNFLOWER" - Drought tolerant, Calif. native shrub w/ bright green, diamond-shaped leaves & 3-in., yellow flowerheads w/ dark brown centers in spring; fast growing & a butterfly favorite. [20] (B*W*C*) Eremophila densifolia, "PURPLE CARPET EMU BUSH" - Water efficient shrub from Australian, about 1 ft. high & spreading 2-3 ft. w/ narrow, green leaves & tubular, purple flowers in spring/summer; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*W*) Eremophila glabra Mingenew Gold, "MINGENEW GOLD EMU BUSH" - Low growing, water efficient shrub from Australian, about 1 ft. high & spreading 9-12 ft. w/ narrow, bright green leaves & tubular, yellow flowers w/ protruding stamens produced much of the year. [16] (H*W*) Eriogonum arborescens, "SANTA CRUZ IS. BUCKWHEAT" - Bold, Calif. native shrub w/ attractive bark, narrow, gray-green leaves & flattopped clusters of tiny rose-pink flowers over long spring/summer season; butterfly favorite. [20] (B*W*C*F*) Eriogonum fasciculatum 'Warriner Lytle', "CALIFORNIA BUCKWHEAT" - Low, wide-spreading form of this drought tolerant, California native shrub w/ narrow, dark green leaves & dome-shaped clusters of tiny, pinkish flowers over long season; butterfly favorite. [28] (B*W*C*) Eriogonum giganteum, "ST. CATHERINE'S LACE" - Bold, Calif. native shrub w/ felty, gray-green, ruffled leaves & large, flat-topped clusters of tiny rose-pink flowers over long spring/summer season. [20] (B*W*C*F*) Euphorbia pulcherrima 'Eckespoint', "POINSETTIA" - In the garden, not a little holiday pot plant, but a spectacular, tall, deciduous shrub w/ masses of foot-wide, double-bracted, red flower heads over long winter season. [23/22] (H*B*) Euphorbia xanti, "BAJA CALIFORNIA SPURGE" - Baja Calif. native shrub w/ gray green, pencil-like branches, scattered, gray-green leaves & dense clusters of tiny, fragrant, pink flowers over long winter/spring season; spreads underground. [4] (B*W*S*) Euryops virgineus, "CAPE DAISY BUSH" - Uncommon S. African evergreen shrub w/ tiny, deep green, saw-tipped leaves & masses of 3/4 in., bright yellow, daisy flowers in winter & spring; good cutflower. [4] (B*W*F*) Forsythia hybrid (Pamela), "FORSYTHIA" - Temperate climate classic, early spring blooming shrub, this selection adapted to our Inland climate; the bare, wand-like branches lined w/ dainty, yellow flowers & later, toothed leaves; good cutflower. [15] (F*) Galvezia speciosa, "ISLAND SNAPDRAGON" - Calif. native, spreading, evergreen shrub w/ light green, 1-in. leaves & 1-in, tubular, scarlet flowers born heaviest in spring & intermittently during the year; hummingbird favorite. [20/5] (H*W*C*) Galvezia speciosa 'Boca Rosa', "ISLAND SNAPDRAGON" - Compact form of this Calif. native, spreading, evergreen shrub w/ shiny, light green, leaves & 1-in, tubular, scarlet flowers born heaviest in spring & intermittently during the year; hummingbird favorite. [3] (H*W*C*) Galvezia speciosa 'Pink Panther', "PINK ISLAND SNAPDRAGON" - Page 3 of 13

4 Uncommon pink form of this Calif. native, spreading, evergreen shrub w/ light green, 1-in. leaves & 1-in, tubular, pink flowers heaviest in spring & intermittently during the year; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*C*) Grevillea 'Canberra Gem', "HUMMINGBIRD BUSH" - Graceful, evergreen shrub w/ 1 in., bright green, needlelike leaves & unusual, red, spidery flowers, heaviest in spring, intermittent throughout the year; needs good drainage, no phosphorus fert. [20] (H*W*) Grevillea lanigera 'Mt. Tamboritha', "WOOLLY GREVILLEA" - Evergreen shrub w/ small, gray green leaves set foxtail fashion along arching branches & clusters of unusual, pinkish red & cream, spidery flowers; good drainage & no phosphorus fertilizer. [25] (H*W*) Grevillea 'Pink Pearl', "HUMMINGBIRD BUSH" - Dense, mounding, evergreen shrub w/ 1 in., bright green, needlelike leaves & unusual, rose pink, spidery flowers, heaviest in spring, intermittent through the year; good drainage, no phosphorus fert. [20] (H*W*) Hyptis emoryi, "DESERT-LAVENDER" - Adaptable, Calif. desert native shrub w/ upright habit; white-felty, pleasantly aromatic leaves & spikes of tiny violet flowers in late winter & spring that are lightly honey scented; needs good drainage. [20] (B*W*C*S*) Lantana 'Radiation', "LANTANA" - Easy, heat-loving, mounding shrub w/ dark green, sandpapery leaves & rounded heads of starry flowers opening yellow & aging to rich orange-red; butterfly favorite. [30] (B*W*) Lavandula angustifolia 'Violet Intrigue', "ENGLISH LAVENDER" - Classic perfume lavender on a dense, rounded, water efficient shrub w/ silver-green, especially aromatic leaves & slender, long-stalked, fragrant spikes of tiny, dark violet flowers in summer. [20] (B*W*F*S*) Lavandula x christiana, "JAGGED LAVENDER" - Open, water efficient shrub w/ gray-green, ferny, aromatic leaves & long-stalked, pitch-fork branched, spikes of dark purple flowers over long spring to fall season (AKA Lavandula pinnata). [25] (B*W*F*S*) Lavandula intermedia 'Provence', "FRENCH LAVENDER" - Grown in France for perfumery; compact, water efficient shrub w/ gray-green, aromatic leaves & slender, long-stalked, fragrant spikes of lavender-blue flowers in summer (AKA blue lavandin). [32] (B*W*F*S*) Lavatera 'Red Rum', "TREE MALLOW" - Fast-growing, evergreen shrub w/ matte green, felty, maple-like leaves & 3-in., deep pink, hollyhock-like flowers on maroon stems, these produced much of the year. [20] (B*W*) Leucophyllum langmaniae 'Lynn's Legacy', "LYNN'S LEGACY RANGER" - Water efficient, heat loving, evergreen shrub of dense, rounded form; bright green leaves & especially profuse, lavender, snapdragon-shaped flowers over long summer/fall season; needs good drainage. [25] (H*W*) Leucophyllum candidum 'Thunder Cloud', "TEXAS RANGER" - Dwarf form of this water efficient, heat loving shrub w/ silver gray leaves & dark purple, snapdragon-shaped flowers in late summer/fall; needs good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [30] (H*W*) Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum', "CALIFORNIA PRIVET" - Fastgrowing, heat-loving, cold deciduous shrub, commonly used as a hedge; small, oval, dark green leaves are edged golden yellow. [19] Maireana sedifolia, "BLUE BUSH" - Compact, much-branched, Aust. shrub w/ tiny, fleshy, leaves; grown for the glowing, silvery white leaves & stems; flowers insignificant; water efficient. [14] (W*) Melianthus major, "HONEY BUSH" - Bold, South African shrub w/ gray green, foot-long, divided leaves w/ toothed leaflets & 1-foot clusters of unusual, reddish brown flowers in late winter; much or little water. [20] (W*) Nashia inaguensis, "MOUJEAN TEA" - Evergreen, Carribean shrub w/ tiny, dark green, textured leaves that sparkle in the sun, & small clusters of tiny, cream-colored flowers; leaves scented like Earl Gray & used as an herbal tea. [10] (B*) Peritoma arborea (Isomeris arborea), "BLADDERPOD" - Calif. native, drought tolerant shrub w/ gray-green leaves, dainty yellow flowers through warm weather, followed by bright green, showy seed pods. [25] (H*W*C*) Polygala myrtifolia 'Mariposa', "SWEET-PEA SHRUB" - Dwarf, compact form of this fast-growing, open shrub w/ gray green, pointed leaves & vivid rose-purple & white, orchid-like flowers produced much of the year. [25] (B*F*) Prostanthera ovalifolia 'Variegata', "VARIEGATED MINT BUSH" - Fast-growing, evergreen, Aust. shrub w/ small, rounded, aromatic leaves edged cream & 1/2 in., bright purple, trumpet-shaped flowers in spring; needs good drainage. [20] (H*) Psoralea pinnata, "BLUE SCURFY PEA" - Open shrub w/ lush green, soft needle-like foliage giving a fluffy look; clusters of blue & white, grape soda- scented, sweet-pea-shaped flowers in spring & summer. [6] (W*S*) Rhamnus 'Mound San Bruno', "COFFEEBERRY" - Tough, drought tolerant, Calif. native, evergreen shrub w/ narrowly oval, dark green leaves & red to black berries; provides food for butterfly larvae; garden tolerant. [15] (B*W*C*) Rhus integrifolia, "LEMONADE BERRY" - Versatile, water efficient shrub w/ rounded, leathery, dark green leaves, clusters of tiny pink flowers & flattened fruit used to make tangy drink. [20] (W*C*) Rosmarinus 'Irene', "ROSEMARY" - Low-growing, vigorously spreading form of this popular, water-efficient shrubby herb w/ deep green, aromatic foliage & dark lavender blue flowers in winter/spring; leaves used in cooking. [32] (B*W*F*) Rosmarinus 'Mozart', "ROSEMARY" - Compact form of this popular, water-efficient shrub w/ deep green, aromatic, close-set leaves & abundant, small, vivid blue flowers over long winter season; leaves used in cooking. [32] (B*W*F*) Salvia apiana, "WHITE SAGE" - Drought tolerant, local native, evergreen shrub w/ silvery-white, extremely aromatic leaves & tall spires of small, white & lavender flowers in late spring/early summer; needs good drainage. [20] (B*W*C*) Salvia 'Bee's Bliss', BEE'S BLISS SALVIA" - Calif. native derived compact, wide-spreading, evergreen shrub w/ gray-green, aromatic, textured leaves & shish-kabob spikes of lavender-blue, tubular flowers over long spring season.. [25] (B*W*C*) Salvia brandegeei, "SANTA ROSA ISLAND SAGE" - Calif. native, evergreen shrub w/ scalloped, aromatic leaves & long-stemmed, shishkebob spikes of small, pale lavender blue flowers in early summer; good cut flower; needs good drainage. [49/34] (B*W*C*F*) Salvia canariensis, "CANARY IS. SALVIA" - Tall, bold-foliaged salvia w/ large, pointed, white-woolly leaves & thick, bronze-bracted spikes of tubular, 2-lipped, rosy-purple flowers in spring/summer; hummingbird favorite. [42] (H*B*W*F*) Salvia canariensis 'Alba', "CANARY IS. SALVIA" - Tall, boldfoliaged salvia w/ large, pointed, white-woolly leaves & thick, whitebracted spikes of tubular, 2-lipped, white flowers in spring/summer; hummingbird favorite. [12] (H*B*W*F*) Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman', "WINNIFRED GILMAN SAGE" - Choice selection of this drought tolerant, medium-sized, evergreen shrub w/ aromatic, gray-green leaves & shish-kabob spikes of intense violet blue, tubular flowers w/ reddish calyxes. [20] (H*B*W*C*F*) Salvia 'Hot Lips', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Easy, water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves & abundant spikes of 1-in., tubular, white flowers tipped bright red - color may vary w/ temperature; hummingbird favorite. [32] (H*W*) Page 4 of 13

5 Salvia x jamensis 'Ann Platzer', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient, much-branched shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves & abundant spikes of 1 in., red & pink, bicolored flowers; blooms spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [18/14] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis (Assorted colors), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Waterefficient, much-branched shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of 2-lipped flowers in assorted colors, often w/ contrasting, darker calyxes; hummingbird favorite. [3] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis 'Betty Moore 2', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Waterefficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of purple-pink, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, darker flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [22/20] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis 'Bob & Bernie', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Fast-growing, water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves & abundant spikes of 2- lipped, 1-in. deep magenta flowers w/ dark calyxes over long spring to fall season; hummingbird favorite. [45/38/16] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis (dark pink), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient, much-branched shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of compartively large, dark pink flowers & contrasting, darker calyxes; hummingbird favorite. [24] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis (dark pink#2), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient, much-branched shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of compartively large, salmon pink flowers; hummingbird favorite. [21/14] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis (dark yellow), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves & abundant spikes of 1-in., 2-lipped, dark yellow flowers from spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [23/23/10] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis (light pink), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves & abundant spikes of 1-in., 2-lipped, light pink flowers from spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [9/16] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis 'Monika', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient, much-branched shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves & abundant spikes of 1 in., purple & red, bicolored flowers; blooms spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [14] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis (red), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of 1 -in., two-lipped, clear red flowers from spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [23] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis (Salmon), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Fast-growing, waterefficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves & abundant spikes of 2-lipped, 1- in. salmon-colored flowers over long spring to fall season; hummingbird favorite. [32] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis 'Twilight', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves along purple-black stems & abundant spikes of 1 in., delicate pink flowers w/ contrasting dark calyxes; blooms spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [21/6] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis (white), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient, muchbranched shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves & abundant spikes of 1 in., white flowers, sometimes blushed pink; blooms spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [16] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis (Yellow), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of soft yellow, 1-in. flowers w contrasting calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [4] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis (Yellow w/ pink), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Waterefficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves & abundant spikes of 1-in., yellow flowers blushed pink & w/ contrasting, darker calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [9] (H*W*) Salvia leucophylla, "PURPLE SAGE" - Especially garden friendly selection of this Calif. native shrub w/ aromatic, silvery leaves & shishkabob spikes of purple-pink flowers in late spring; heat & drought tolerant. [16] (B*W*C*F*) Salvia mohavensis hybrid, "HYBRID DESERT SAGE" - Hybrid of 3 Calif. native shrubs w/ aromatic, silver-white leaves on stiff branches & dense, "shish-kabob" spikes of blue-violet flowers in winter/spring; needs good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*B*W*C*F*) Salvia munzii 'Baja Blue', "BAJA BLUE SAGE" - Calif. native derived, evergreen shrub w/ aromatic ashy, dark gray green leaves on reddish branches & shish-kabob spikes of tiny, lavender blue, tubular flowers w/ reddish calyxes. [25] (H*B*W*C*) Salvia mellifera 'Terra Seca, TERRA SECA SAGE" - Drought tolerant, Calif. native shrub, 1-2 ft. tall & 6+ ft. wide, w/ dark gray-green, aromatic leaves & shish-kabob spikes of tiny,white, tubular flowers in spring; loved by butterflies & hummingbirds. [25] (B*W*C*) Senna didymobotrya, "POPCORN CASSIA" - Evergreen shrub w/ handsome, divided leaves & candelabra-like spikes of black buds opening to large, yellow flowers in winter/spring; new growth & flower buds popcorn scented - especially fragrant form. [36] (B*S*) Simmondsia chinensis, "JOJOBA" - Versatile, drought tolerant, Calif. native shrub, slow-growing & dense w/ leathery, gray-green leaves that have a distinctive vertical orientation; female plants bear jojoba "nuts" used in cosmetics. [16] (W*C*) Trichostema lanatum x purpusii, "HYBRID BLUE CURLS" - Calif. native derived, water efficient, 3- to 5-ft. shrub w/ narrow, dark green, aromatic leaves & purple, tubular flowers w/ conspicuous, protruding stamens; needs good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [30] (H*W*C*) Xylococcus bicolor, "MISSION MANZANITA" - Calif. native, upright shrub to 8 ft. tall & 6ft. wide, w/ red-barked stems,narrow, deep green leaves & clusters of tiny, white to pink, urn-shaped flowers in winter/spring; hummingbird favorite. [15] (H*B*W*C*) VINES Aristolochia trilobata (A. macroura), "DUTCHMAN'S PIPE" - Twining vine w/ handsome, shiny, lobed leaves & most unusual, pipe-like, chocolate-brown flowers w/ a long, rat-like tail -- one-of-a-kind; larval host for the Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly. [4] (B*) Clematis ligusticifolia, "VIRGIN'S BOWER" - Choice, Calif. native vine to 20 ft. tall w/ dainty, divided leaves & fluffy masses of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in spring; shade root zone, top in the sun. [15] (C*S*) Hylocereus undatus, "DRAGON FRUIT" - Climbing cactus w/ 3- angled, self-adhering stems & mammoth (to 1 ft. long!) white flowers, that open in summer about 8 p.m. followed by delicious magenta-red, whitefleshed fruit. [11] Jasminum polyanthum 'Pepita', "PINK STAR JASMINE" - Popular twining vine w/ dark green, divided leaves & abundant clusters of deep rose-colored buds opening to powerfully fragrant, starry, light rose pink flowers in late winter/spring. [15] (S*) Kennedia nigricans, "BLACK CORAL VINE" - Choice, Australian, twining vine w/ wiry stems, 3-parted leaves w/ large, leathery, deep green leaflets & 1.5 in., sweetpea-shaped, near black & yellow flowers; for trellis or groundcover. [15] (W*) Passiflora 'Coral Glow', "PASSIONFLOWER" - Vigorous vine climbing by tendrils; dark green, shiny green, 3-lobed leaves & distinctive, 4-in., bright coral pink flowers from summer to fall; butterfly favorite. [4] (H*B*) Passiflora edulis 'Black Knight', "PASSION FRUIT" - Vigorous vine climbing by tendrils; yellow-green, three-lobed leaves & distinctive, 2-3- in., purple & white flowers followed by deep purple, wrinkled fruits w/ delicious, fragrant, orange pulp. [15] (H*B*) Page 5 of 13

6 Solanum laxum (S. jasminoides), "POTATO VINE" - Fast-growing, twining vine w/ small, purple-tinted leaves & dainty clusters of inch-wide, white flowers w/ yellow anthers produced much of the year. [8] Vitis girdiana, "SOUTHERN CALIF. GRAPE" - Calif. native, woody vine, climbing by tendrils; picturesque in & out of leaf w/ shredding bark & slightly lobed leaves, velvety below; small, edible grapes attract wildlife. [15] (W*) HERBACEOUS PLANTS (PERENNIALS) Achillea millefolium 'Island Pink', "COMMON YARROW" - Calif. native selection of this tough, water-efficient perennial w/ flat-topped clusters of long-lasting, rich pink flowers above low, ferny, aromatic foliage mat. [20] (B*W*F*) Achillea 'Moonshine', "YARROW" - Tough, water-efficient perennial w/ flat-topped clusters of long-lasting, golden yellow flower heads above a low, gray-green, aromatic foliage mass; good cut flower; butterfly favorite. [32] (B*W*F*) Agapanthus orientalis 'Silver Star', "LILY-OF-THE-NILE" - Dwarf, variegated selection of this landscape favorite w/ strap-shaped leaves handsomely margined white & long-stalked, ball-like clusters of lavender blue flowers in summer. [3] (H*B*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. [9] (H*W*F*S*) Anacyclus depressus 'Silberkissen', "MT. ATLAS DAISY" - Extra compact form of this pretty, mat-forming perennial w/ ferny, gray leaves &, in summer, 2-in., white daisy flowers w/ yellow centers & deep rose red backs; needs good drainage. [30] (B*W*) Aristida purpurea var. 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. [3] (C*) Aristolochia fimbriata, "WHITE VEINED HARDY DUTCHMAN'S PIPE" - Curious, low perennial w/ pretty, kidney-shaped, gray-green leaves & unusual, u-shaped, tubular flowers w/ the opening heart-shaped & surrounded by hairs. [11] (B*) Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'', "SEA PINK" - Water efficient perennial forming a tight, spreading mat of narrow, purple-tinted leaves & long-stalked clusters of pink flowers much of year; butterfly favorite; foliage darkens in winter. [30] (B*W*C*F*) Artemisia versicolor 'Sea Foam', "CURLICUE SAGE" - Striking, water efficient, perennial forming a dense 8 in. tall, 24-in. wide mound of silverwhite, frothy, aromatic foliage; flowers inconspicuous; needs good drainage. [16] (W*) Asclepias curassavica, "BLOODFLOWER" - Fast-growing, evergreen perennial w/ wand-like stems topped w/ striking clusters of red & orange, or yellow, waxy flowers over long summer/fall season; host for Monarch butterfly larvae. [64/40/24/19] (B*) Asclepias fascicularis, "NARROW-LEAF MILKWEED" - Rarely offered native perennial w/ slender, wand-like, stems, narrow, whorled leaves & rounded clusters of waxy, white, crown shaped flowers in summer; host for Monarch butterfly larvae. [20] (B*W*C*) Asclepias speciosa, "CALIF. SHOWY MILKWEED" - CA native perennial w/ large, fuzzy,gray green leaves & rounded clusters of starshaped, fragrant, white & pink flowers in summer; host for Monarch butterfly larvae. [30] (B*W*C*S*) Aster chilensis 'Purple Haze', "COAST ASTER" - Calif. native, vigorous, rhizomatous perennial forming a low, wide-spreading foliage mass & 2-ft. branching sprays of pretty, bright violet daisies w/ yellow centers in late summer/fall. [20] (B*W*C*F*) Aster 'Nana Hern', "MICHAELMAS DAISY" - Old fashioned favorite herbaceous perennial w/ narrow, dark green leaves & tall, branching clusters of blue-purple, daisy flowers in fall/winter; spreads vigorously. [47/15] (B*F*) Baileya multiradiata, "DESERT MARIGOLD" - Heat-loving, desert native wildflower w/ deeply lobed, white-woolly leaves & 1-in., bright yellow daisy flowers produced over a long spring to fall season if given occasional irrigation; self seeds. [20] (B*W*C*F*) Bothriochloa barbinodis, "CANE BLUESTEM" - Calif. native, 3-4-ft., clumping grass w/ narrow, light green leaves & tall-stemmed, fluffy, silvery white flower heads in summer; winter dormant -- cut back in early spring. [12] (W*C*) Bouteloua curtipendula, "SIDE OATS GRAMMA" - Calif. native, clumping grass growing to 2-3 ft. in bloom, w/ blue-green leaves & graceful, long stalked, purplish flower heads w/ oat-like seeds arranged along one side of the stalk. [20] (W*C*F*) Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition', "BLUE GRAMMA GRASS" - Extra tall selection, to 2.5 ft., of this Calif. native, clumping grass w/ slender, light gray-green leaves & distinctive, long stalked, comb-like flower heads that emerge chartreuse & age to blond. [13] (W*C*F*) Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster', "FEATHER REED GRASS" - Dramatic, Eurasian, near evergreen grass forming upright clumps of narrow leaves to 3 ft. tall & wide & 6 ft., purplish, narrowly plumelike flower heads in late spring/early summer. [3] (F*) Calandrinia grandiflora, "ROCK PURSLANE" - Chilean native perennial forming a 1-3 ft. mound of succulent, gray-green leaves & tall, slender stems bearing large, brilliant magenta, poppy-like flowers intermittantly from spring to fall. [37] (F*) Carex comans 'Olive Oil', "NEW ZEALAND HAIR SEDGE" - Exceptionally fine textured, grass-like perennial from New Zealand forming dense, clumps of thread-like, trailing, tawny silver leaves a foot or more long w/ "pigtail" tips. [12] Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger', "BLUE SEDGE" - Versatile, grass-like perennial from Europe forming clumps of slender, ice blue blades a foot or more high, evergreen in mildest areas; can be clipped & will take some foot traffic; spreads but not invasive. [19] Convolvulus sabatius, "GROUND MORNING GLORY" - Spreading, evergreen perennial w/ soft, gray-green leaves & 2-in., lavender-blue, funnel-shaped flowers over long summer/fall season (=C. mauritanicus). [32] (W*) Dymondia margaretae, "SILVER CARPET" - Tight, spreading mat to 2-3 in. tall w/ gray-green leaves that are white felty below & small, yellow, gazania-like flowers in summer; good between pavers & can take some foot traffic. [32] (B*W*) Echium wildprettii, "TOWER OF JEWELS" - Spectacular biennial; first year forming a rosette of bristly leaves; second year it becomes a 6-10 ft. tall cone w/ thousands of rose red flowers w/ protruding stamens, before setting seed & dying. [25] (H*B*W*) Epilobium 'Catalina', "CALIFORNIA-FUCHSIA" - Upright, drought tolerant, shrubby 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*) Erigeron karvinskianus 'Spindrift', "SANTA BARBARA DAISY" - More compact & tame version of this easy-to-grow perennial native to Mexico, w/ 1 in., toothed leaves, & an abundance of 3/4 in., dainty white daisies tinged pink; blooms from early summer to fall. [32] (B*W*) Eriogonum grande v. rubescens, "RED BUCKWHEAT" - Calif. native, spreading perennial growing 1-3 ft. tall w/ gray-green, oval leaves & generous clusters of tiny, rosy red flowers in summer; needs good Page 6 of 13

7 drainage. [30] (B*W*C*) Eriophyllum lanatum 'Siskiyou', "WOOLLY SUNFLOWER" - Showy Calif. native, spreading perennial w/ ferny, white & gray-green, woolly foliage & golden-yellow daisy flowers over long spring/summer season; needs good drainage. [7] (B*W*C*) Euphorbia 'Dean's Hybrid', "DEAN'S HYBRID SPURGE" - Compact, mounding perennial to 18 in. tall w/ narrow, blue-green leaves arranged foxtail fashion along thick stems & long-lasting, clusters of bright yellow flower heads in summer; landscape or container. [32] (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*) Euphorbia 'Tiny Tim', "CUSHION SPURGE" - Dome-shaped perennial w/ narrow, waxy, gray green leaves arranged foxtail fashion on the stems & long-lasting clusters of chartreuse flower heads w/ bright red centers in spring. [16] (W*) 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*) Gaura 'Siskiyou Pink', "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. [13] (W*F*) Glaucium flavum v. aurantiacum, "SEA POPPY" - Mediterranean native, short-lived perennial w/ a basal rosette of lobed, silvery leaves & spikes of 2-in, 4-petaled, satiny orange flowers over long summer season; needs good drainage. [4] (W*) Heliconia latispatha, "LOBSTER CLAW" - Bold, tropical perennial w/ handsome, banana-like foliage & exotic, waxy, long-lasting flower head in scarlet & yellow; 40 year Riverside resident -- container or protected garden site. [16] (H*F*) Heterotheca sessiliflora 'San Bruno Mtn.', "SAN BRUNO GOLDENASTER" - Selection of Calif. native perennial forming a dense mat of soft-fuzzy, light green, spoon-shaped leaves & 1.5 inch, bright yellow daisy heads; good drainage, moderate watering. [26] (B*W*C*) 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*) Hippeastrum papilio, "BUTTERFLY AMARYLLIS" - Species amaryllis w/ strap-shaped leaves in warm weather & a long-stalked cluster of large, trumpet-shaped flowers, green w/ striking red markings. [36] (H*) Leonotis leonurus, "LION'S-TAIL" - Striking, water efficient, shrubby perennial from S. Africa w/ coarse foliage & tall, shish-kabob spikes of 2- in, velvety orange, tubular flowers in summer & fall; good cutflower & hummingbird favorite [25] (H*W*F*) Lessingia filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet', "CALIFORNIA-ASTER" - Calif. native, wide-spreading sub-shrub w/ felty, silver leaves & 1/2 in., lavender-pink, daisy-like flowers w/ yellow centers in summer & fall. [32] (B*W*C*) Leymus condensatus 'Canyon Prince', "BLUE WILD RYE" - Striking, slow-spreading, Calif. native grass forming loose clumps of stiff powderyblue leaves & 3 ft., rigid powder-blue flower spikes well above the foliage. [14] (W*C*F*) 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; hummingbird favorite. [7] (H*B*W*) Mimulus 'Ruby Slippers', "HYBRID MONKEYFLOWER" - Calif. native derived, water efficient, shrubby perennial w/ shiny, narrow leaves & 1 in., trumpet-shaped, bright red flowers born over long spring to fall season; hummingbird favorite. [30] (H*B*W*C*) 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. [10] (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. [30] (W*C*) Origanum dictamus, "DITTANY OF CRETE" - Mounding perennial w/ arching stems bearing aromatic, rounded, gray-fuzzy leaves & light green to pink-bracted, clusters of small, rose pink flowers that make fine cutflowers, fresh or dried. [32] (B*W*F*) Oxalis bowiei, "AUTUMN SHAMROCK" - Summer dormant, bulbous perennial from South Africa w/ shamrock shaped, shiny, bright green leaves & 1-in, funnel-shaped, hot pink flowers in late summer/fall. [7] (B*) Oxalis hirta, "TROPICAL WOODSORREL" - Bulbous perennial forming a feathery mound of slender stems tightly lined w/ 3-lobed leaves & funnel-shaped, satiny, bright rose pink flowers in fall/winter; summer dry. [9] (B*) Pelargonium 'Oldbury Duet', "ANGEL PELARGONIUM" - Water efficient, shrubby, old fashioned perennial bearing cream-edged leaves w/ crinkled, many-toothed margins & flowers w/ 2 burgundy upper petals & 3 pink lower petals, mostly in spring. [32] (H*B*W*) Pelargonium sidoides, "KALWERBOSSIE GERANIUM" - Dense, mounding perennial w/ ropy stems & velvety, wavy-edged, gray-green leaves & clusters of 1-in., deep, velvety, purplish-red flowers much of the year. [15] (B*W*) Pelargonium tomentosum, "PEPPERMINT GERANIUM" - Easy shrubby perennial, w/ large, velvety, peppermint-scented leaves & clusters of small, white flowers in spring/summer; has culinary uses. [13] (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. [15] (W*F*) Penstemon hetero. 'Margarita BOP', "TINTED PENSTEMON" - Nice selection of this Calif. native, spreading perennial w/ narrow, gray-green leaves & spikes of trumpet-shaped, bright blue flowers in late spring/early summer; needs good drainage. [32] (H*W*C*) Penstemon 'Midnight', "BORDER PENSTEMON" - Easy, spreading perennial w/ narrow, green leaves & tall spikes of trumpet-shaped, dark purple flowers over long spring/summer season; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*B*F*) Pentas lanceolata (red), "RED STAR CLUSTERS" - Tender, shrubby perennial for patio in summer, house in winter; compact clusters of starry, deep red flowers produced over long summer season; good cut flower & butterfly favorite. [7] (B*F*) Physostegia virginiana, "OBEDIENCE PLANT" - Vigorous perennial, spreading by rhizomes w/ upright stems lined w/ toothed leaves & tall, dense spikes of delicate lavender pink, trumpet shaped flowers in summer; long lasting in arrangements. [33/22] (H*F*) Pterocephalus dumetorum, "CARPETING PINCUSHION FLOWER" - Water efficient, Moroccan native sub-shrub forming a ft.-wide mat of deeply lobed leaves & head-like clusters of dusky pink, spidery flowers over long spring/summer season; butterfly favorite. [32] (B*W*) Reinwardtia indica, "YELLOW FLAX" - Spectacular shrubby perennial suckering from the base w/ rounded, bright green leaves & a profusion of Page 7 of 13

8 bright yellow, satiny, funnel-shaped flowers over long winter season. [26/8] Rhodanthemum hosmariense 'Casablanca', "MOROCCAN DAISY" - Water efficient, mounding perennial to 8 in. tall, spreading to 2 ft., w/ softly hairy, feathery, silver foliage & 2-in., white daisy flowers w/ yellow centers produced much of the year. [3] (B*W*) Rhodanthemum hosmariense 'Marrakech', "MOROCCAN DAISY" - Water efficient, mounding perennial to 8 in. tall, spreading to 2 ft., w/ softly hairy, feathery, silver foliage & 2-in., pink daisy flowers w/ yellow centers produced much of the year. [8] (B*W*) 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. [7] Ruellia brittoniana 'Rosa', "ROSA RUELLIA" - Ultracompact variety of this heat-loving perennial w/ deep green, narrow leaves forming a tight mound, dotted w/ powder-puff pink, trumpet-shaped flowers w/ dark throat over long summer season. [5] (H*) Russelia equisetiformis 'Flamingo Park', "CORAL FOUNTAIN" - Spectacular penstemon relative w/ horsetail-like, arching, stems & tubular, coral-red flowers over a long season; hummingbird favorite; good in containers. [37/6/6] (H*F*) Salvia argentea, "SILVER SAGE" - Short-lived, Mediterranean perennial forming rosettes of large, silvery, silky-haired leaves & 3-4-ft., branching spikes of 1 1/4 in., hooded, white flowers in summer; hummingbird favorite. [18] (H*) Salvia 'Indigo Spires', "INDIGO SPIRES SAGE" - Fast-growing, soft shrub w/ rich green leaves & tall, slender, velvety spires of tiny, violetblue flowers from early summer to frost. [19] (H*F*) Salvia officinalis 'La Crema', "CULINARY SAGE" - Handsome selection of culinary sage forming a low carpet of deliciously aromatic, gray-green leaves w/ creamy yellow margins; this form apparently rarely forms flowers; sport of 'Berggarten'. [32] (W*F*) Salvia spathacea, "PITCHER SAGE" - Spreading California native perennial w/ bold, deliciously aromatic, textured leaves & shish-kabob spikes of large, tubular, rosy-purple flowers; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*W*C*) Scabiosa 'Black Pom Pom', "PINCUSHION FLOWER" - Clumping perennial w/ dissected leaves & long-stalked, deep maroon flower heads w/ contrasting white flecks, like miniature lacecap hydrangeas; good cut & a butterfly favorite. [32] (B*F*) Scleranthus biflorus, "AUST. ASTROTURF" - Choice, moss-like, Australian native perennial forming a tight, cushiony, 3 in. tall by 3 ft. wide mat of slender, emerald green leaves & tiny white flowers in spring; needs good drainage. [20] 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. [11] 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. [23] (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. [32] (W*C*) Sphaeralcea ambigua 'Lois Hamilton', "APRICOT MALLOW" - Drought tolerant, Calif. desert native perennial w/ yellow-green fuzzy leaves & tall spikes of hollyhock-like, orange-red flowers with silky petals over long spring-summer season. [20] (H*B*W*C*) Thymophylla pentachaeta, "GOLDEN DYSSODIA" - Southwestern U.S. native perennial to 6 in. tall & wide w/ needle-like, dark green leaves & yellow daisy flowers produced most heavily in spring, intermittent in summer fall; short-lived but reseeds readily. [13] (B*W*C*) Verbena bonariensis 'Cloud 8'', "DWARF PURPLE TOP" - Dwarf form of this graceful, airy perennial w/ narrow leaves, & dense clusters of tiny, lilac flowers on long, branching stems above the foliage in summer/fall; butterfly favorite. [30] (B*W*) Verbena lilacina 'De La Mina', "CEDROS IS. VERBENA" - Darkflowered 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*) Watsonia borbonica (white), "WHITE BUGLE LILY" - Gladiolus relative forming fans of sword-shaped leaves & spikes of white, funnelshaped flowers in late spring; can be dry in summer or not; hummingbird favorite. [3] (H*W*F*) Zantedeschia albomaculata, "SPOTTED CALLA" - Easy perennial w/ deep green, handsomely white-spotted, arrow-shaped leaves (very narrow in this form) & flowers w/ large, silky white spathe & protruding yellow spadix. [5] (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. [32] (W*) Zephyranthes flavissima, "YELLOW RAIN LILY" - Easy perennial from a bulb, w/ deep green, grassy foliage & single-stemmed, yellow, lilylike flowers in summer; flowers born in successive flushes. [30] (W*) Zephyranthes 'Prairie Sunset', "PINK RAIN LILY" - Easy perennial from a bulb, w/ deep green, grassy foliage & peachy-pink, singlestemmed, crocus-like flowers in summer; flowers born in successive flushes. [32] (W*) Zephyranthes sulphurea, "YELLOW RAIN LILY" - Easy perennial from a bulb, w/ deep green, grassy foliage & single-stemmed, yellow, lilylike flowers in summer; flowers born in successive flushes. [10] (W*) CACTI & SUCCULENTS (NOT INCLUDING MOST SMALLER SIZES) Aeonium arboreum, "SHRUBBY AEONIUM" - Succulent, branching shrub w/ thick stems terminated in rosettes of shiny green leaves & conical clusters of fluffy, yellow flowers on 8-in. stalks; good in landscape or container. [7] (W*) AeonIum canariense hybrid, "CANARY IS. AEONIUM" - Dense, succulent shrub w/ stout stems w/ many rosettes of shiny, pale green leaves & large conical clusters of light yellow flowers in spring; good in landscape or container. [6] (W*) Agave attenuata, "FOXTAIL AGAVE" - Spineless agave forming a 2-3- ft. rosette of large, soft, pale green leaves & a dramatic, arching spike of tubular, yellow green flowers; plantlets form on maturing flower spike; landscape or container. [3] (W*) Agave attenuata, "FOXTAIL AGAVE" - Spineless agave forming a 2-3- ft. rosette of large, soft, pale green leaves & a dramatic, arching spike of tubular, yellow green flowers; plantlets form on maturing flower spike; landscape or container. [11] (W*) Agave pygmaea 'Dragon Toes', "DRAGON TOES AGAVE" - Succulent perennial forming multiple, foot-wide rosettes of chunky, trough-shaped, blue-gray leaves w/ handsome, reddish marginal teeth & red terminal spine. [15] (W*) Aloe barbadensis hybrid, "ALOE VERA HYBRID" - Succulent perennial forming many stemless rosettes of upright, fleshy, light green Page 8 of 13