LIST OF PLANTS EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE (updated 11 October, 2012) (Now including landscape sized cacti & succulents, but not herbs or vegetables)

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1 30 TH ANNUAL FRIENDS OF U.C. RIVERSIDE BOTANIC GARDENS SPRING PLANT SALE Saturday, October 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m LIST OF PLANTS EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE (updated 11 October, 2012) (Now including landscape sized cacti & succulents, but not herbs or vegetables) Be sure to check updates periodically for additions and deletions! KEY TO THE CODES AT TEND OF 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. Double listings indicate multiple sizes. HERE ARE THE LISTS: TREES, SHRUBS, VINES, HERBACEOUS PLANTS, LANDSCAPE-SIZED CACTI & SUCCULENTS, SHADE PLANTS, HOUSE & PATIO PLANTS & WATER & WATERSIDE PLANTS! TREES Acacia greggii, "CATCLAW ACACIA" - Drought tolerant, deciduous small tree/large shrub w/ spiny branches & tiny, ferny leaves; flowers are fragrant, creamy yellow bottle-brushes produced spring to fall if irrigated. [11] (H*W*C*S*) Aesculus californica, "CALIF. BUCKEYE" - Drought tolerant, California native tree w/ hand-shaped leaves & foot-long plumes of creamy white, fragrant flowers in spring. [7/6] (H*B*W*C*S*) Albizia julibrissin, "SILK TREE" - Fast-growing, heat-loving, deciduous tree of graceful, spreading form, w/ yellow-green, ferny leaves that fold up at night & pink-powder-puff flowers over long summer season. [12] (H*B*) Bauhinia forficata, "BRAZILIAN BUTTERFLY TREE" - Choice, deciduous tree w/ thorny branches, bright green bi-lobed leaves & elegant, glistening white flowers in spring/summer, hardiest of the bauhinias. [9] (H*) Bauhinia variegata, "PURPLE ORCHID TREE" - Spectacular, deciduous tree w/ light green, 2-lobed leaves & 3-in. purple, orchidlike flowers in late winter/early spring (a few may have white flowers). [26] (H*) Calocedrus decurrens, "INCENSE CEDAR" - Widely adapted, Calif. native, evergreen tree w/ dense, narrow, pyramidal crown & tiny, scale-like leaves born in lushly green, flattened, aromatic sprays; branches popular in holiday decorating. [15] (W*C*) Casimiroa edulis, "WHITE SAPOTE" - Subtropical tree, deciduous in frost, w/ shiny green, hand-shaped, leaves & 3-4 in., pale yellow fruit w/ tropical flavor & custard-like texture (seedlings of 'Vernon'). [20/9] Cassia leptophylla, "GOLD MEDALLION TREE" - Graceful, fastgrowing tree to 25 ft. tall w/ divided leaves w/ 24 leaflets & spectacular clusters of dark yellow flowers in summer, followed by interesting, straight woody pods to 16 in. long. [6] (B*) Cercidium floridum, "BLUE PALO VERDE" - Drought tolerant, fastgrowing, small tree w/ bright green bark, blue-green branchlets, tiny, divided leaves & covered w/ yellow flowers in spring. [4] (H*W*C*) Cornus capitata, "EVERGREEN DOGWOOD" - Choice, mostly evergreen tree or shrub to 30 ft. w/ gray green leaves & cream-bracted flower clusters in spring followed by showy, red fruit in fall; attracts birds; one of few dogwoods for Inland gardens. [20] Erythrina cristi-galli, "COCKSPUR CORAL TREE" - Unusual, small tree or large shrub w/ thick branches & clusters of velvety, brick or wine red flowers intermittent over long spring to fall season; hummingbird favorite. [17/10] (H*) Garrya elliptica 'Evie', "SILKTASSEL" - Water efficient, Calif. native small tree or large shrub w/ leathery, wavy-edged leaves that are dark gray green above & white woolly below, & striking clusters of 10 in., pendulous flower tassels in winter. [14] (W*C*) Heteromeles arbutifolia (from yellow-fruit), "TOYON" - Calif. native, water-efficient small tree/large shrub w/ glossy green leaves, clusters of white flowers in summer, showy red berries in winter; seed from yellowfruited plant - some may have yellow berries. [20] (H*B*W*C*) Page 1 of 23

2 Hibiscus tiliaceus, "HAO TREE" - Tropical, Polynesian tree for mildest Inland gardens or patio container; 6-in., leathery, heart-shaped leaves & 4- in, bright yellow, hibiscus flowers w/ red center, age in one day to dark orange. [3] Homalanthus populifolius, "QUEENSLAND POPLAR" - Aust. rainforest tree likely too frost tender to grow in Inland gardens; fastgrowing w/ handsome, more or less heart-shaped leaves, may turn red before dropping; flowers interesting but not showy. [36] Laurus nobilis 'Aureus', "GOLDEN SWEET BAY" - Form of classic laurel, a handsome, slow growing, evergreen tree/shrub w/ dark green, aromatic leaves, emerging yellow-green, interesting flowers & dark berries; good container plant. [15] (W*) 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. [11/4] (W*F*) Olea africana, "AFRICAN OLIVE" - Uncommon evergreen tree w/ narrow, dark green, shiny leaves & gnarled trunks in age; small, dry fruit not messy as typical olive; established trees require little or no irrigation. [6] (W*) Pistacia chinensis, "CHINESE PISTACHE" - Tough, drought resistant, deciduous medium to large tree w/ graceful, divided leaves that reliably turn scarlet/crimson/orange in fall; spectacular! [52/8] (W*) 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. [8] (B*W*) Prosopis juliflora, "BAYAHONDA BLANCA" - Fast-growing, drought tolerant, evergreen tree of picturesque form; small, ferny leaves & dense, finger-like spikes of creamy yellow flowers in spring. [9] (B*W*) Prunus ilicifolia, "HOLLY LEAF CHERRY" - Versatile, drought tolerant, evergreen tree or shrub w/ leathery, hollylike leaves & spikes of creamy-white flowers in spring; Calif. native. [15] (B*W*C*) Punica granatum 'Legrellei', "LEGRELLE POMEGRANATE" - Rare flower form of this popular, water efficient tree; glossy green leaves & fully double, creamy white flowers w/ coral-red stripes; no fruit. [16/10] (H*W*) 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. [21/9/7] (B*W*C*) Quercus suber, "CORK OAK" - Large, drought tolerant, evergreen tree from Mediterranean area w/ leathery, toothed, two-tone leaves & classic, corky, fissured bark which is the cork of commerce; good drainage. [30] (B*W*) 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*) Schotia brachypetala, "TREE FUCHSIA" - Slow-growing South African tree or shrub w/ handsome, shiny dark green compound leaves & clusters of waxy, crimson flowers w/ protruding stamens born mostly on older wood. [42/6] (H*S*) Tabebuia chrysotricha, "GOLDEN TRUMPET TREE" - Spectacular, slow-growing, deciduous tree w/ hand-shaped, gold-haired leaves & 3-4 in., golden yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers before the leaves appear in spring. [9] (H*) Tabebuia impetiginosa, "PINK TRUMPET TREE" - Spectacular, deciduous tree w/ hand-shaped, 5-leaflet leaves & pretty, 2 to 3 in., lavender-pink, trumpet-shaped flowers before the leaves appear in spring. [9/5] (H*) Vitex agnus-castus 'Pink Sensation', "CHASTE TREE" - Tough, fastgrowing small tree or large shrub w/ pretty, hand-shaped leaves & dense, conical spikes of small, pink, fragrant flowers over long summer season. [15] (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. [15] (C*W*) 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. [12] (W*) Anisacanthus quadrifidis 'Mexican Fire', "DESERT HONEYSUCKLE" - Heat-loving, mounded shrub w/ light green leaves & spikes of flared, tubular, bright red-orange flowers heaviest in spring, occasional in summer/fall; hummingbird & butterfly favorite. [15] (H*B*W*) Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Bert Johnson', "MANZANITA" - Adaptable, water efficient, Calif. native, dense, mounding shrub spreading to 4-6 ft. wide w/ tiny, dark green leaves & tiny, light pink, urn-shaped flowers in winter; needs good drainage & some shade. [20] (H*B*W*C*) Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley', "MANZANITA" - Adaptable Calif. native derived mounding shrub to 4 ft. tall & 6+ ft. wide w/ small, blue green leaves, bronzy new growth & clusters of tiny, light pink, urn-shaped flowers in winter; needs good drainage. [20] (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 pajaro. 'Warren Roberts', "PAJARO MANZANITA" - Calif. native shrub to 6 ft. tall & 10 ft. wide, bronzy new growth, bluegreen leaves edged red & large clusters of dark pink, urn-shaped flowers in late winter; needs good drainage. [20] (H*B*W*C*) Artemisia tridentata, "GREAT BASIN SAGEBRUSH" - Sagebrush of "Old West" fame; tough, water efficient, picturesque shrub w/ silverwhite, notoriously aromatic foliage; needs good drainage. [10/3] (W*C*) Baccharis hybrid 'Starn-Thompson' tm #11240, "THOMPSON BACCHARIS" - Patented, wide-spreading, heat-loving, groundcover shrub w/ small, narrow bright green leaves on green stems; does not bear the unattractive flower heads of other cultivars. [6] (W*) Berberis pinnata 'Ken Hartman', "CALIF. HOLLY GRAPE" - Calif. Page 2 of 23

3 native, evergreen shrub to 5 ft. tall w/ handsome, compound leaves w/ shiny green, spiny-edged leaflets, red when young, profuse clusters of tiny, yellow flowers in spring & dark blue berries. [5] (H*W*) Boronia 'Lipstick', "PINK BORONIA" - Upright, Aust. shrub w/ aromatic, dark green, needle-like foliage & an abundance of pretty, magenta, bell-shaped flowers; good cutflower; needs good drainage, no phosphorus fertilizer. [20] Brugmansia candida 'Double White', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Large shrub/small tree w/ velvety leaves & huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpet-shaped, double, white flowers in flushes throughout the year; spectacular! [30] (S*) Brugmansia 'Charles Grimaldi', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Fastgrowing, large shrub/small tree w/ huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpetshaped, cantaloupe-colored flowers in flushes throughout the year; spectacular! [26] (S*) Brugmansia 'Frosty Pink', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Large shrub/small tree w/ large, tapered leaves & huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpetshaped, pink flowers produced most heavily in spring & fall; spectacular! [10] (S*) Brugmansia 'Jamaica Yellow', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Large shrub/small tree w/ light green leaves & huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpet-shaped, yellow flowers in flushes throughout the year; spectacular! [10] (S*) Brugmansia 'Super Nova A', "ANGEL'S TRUMPET" - Large shrub/small tree w/ light green leaves & huge, pendant, night-fragrant, trumpet-shaped, white flowers; largest flowered of the Brugmansias - to 10 in. across; spectacular! [12] (S*) Buddleia asiatica, "WHITE BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Large, deciduous shrub/small tree w/ felty leaves & long branching spikes of tiny, white, freesia-scented flowers in winter; floral fragrance carries through the garden; prune after bloom; butterfly favorite. [3] (B*S*) Buddleia davidii 'Buzz Ivory', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Dwarf form of this popular shrub w/ leaves dark green above & white-felted below & dense, conical spikes of small, white, fragrant flowers in summer; butterfly favorite. [20] (B*S*) Buddleia davidii 'Twilight', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fast-growing shrub w/ leaves gray green above, white-felted below & dense, conical spikes of tiny, yellow-eyed, dark purple flowers in summer; flowers fragrant; butterfly favorite. [23] (B*S*) Buddleia davidii 'White Profusion', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fastgrowing shrub w/ leaves gray green above, white-felted below & large, dense, conical spikes of tiny, yellow-eyed, creamy white flowers in summer; flowers fragrant; butterfly favorite. [23] (B*S*) Buddleia salviifolia, "SOUTH AFRICAN SAGE WOOD" - Large shrub or small tree; "butterfly bush" w/ narrow, silver-felty leaves & conical spikes of small, orange-eyed, pale lilac, fragrant flowers in fall/winter; butterfly favorite! [8] (B*S*) Buddleia x weyeriana 'Bicolor', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fast-growing shrub w/ felty, lance-shaped leaves & conical clusters of tiny, fragrant flowers, a blend of lavender & butterscotch yellow, in summer/fall; prune after bloom; butterfly favorite. [18] (B*S*) Buddleia x weyeriana 'Sungold', "BUTTERFLY BUSH" - Fast-growing shrub w/ lance-shaped leaves & globular clusters of tiny, butter yellow, fragrant flowers in summer/fall; prune after bloom; butterfly favorite. [15] (B*S*) Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata', "VARIEGATED BOXWOOD" - Versatile, slow growing, evergreen shrub w/ tiny, rounded, bright green leaves densely covering the plant; this is an extra hardy form. [12] Caesalpinia gilliesii, "BIRD-OF-PARADISE-BUSH" - Medium to large, heat-loving, water efficient shrub w/ open habit; ferny foliage & striking yellow flowers w/ conspicuous, bright red stamens produced in summer; hummingbird favorite. [15] (H*W*) Caesalpinia pulcherrima, "BARBADOS PRIDE" - Heat-loving, water efficient shrub w/ ferny, blue-green leaves & spectacular clusters of orange & red flowers in summer; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*W*) Calliandra californica, "BAJA FAIRY DUSTER" - Water-efficient, heat-loving shrub w/ small, ferny leaves; flowers are fluffy brushes of dark red stamens born throughout warm weather; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*B*W*) Calliandra eriophyl la, "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. [15] (H*W*C*) Callistemon 'Cane's Hybrid', "CANE'S BOTTLE BRUSH" - Choice form of this favorite landscape shrub; forms an upright shrub w/ narrow, blue-green leaves & light pink, bottle-brush flowers in spring & summer; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*) Capparis spinosa, "CAPER" - Hard-to-find, Mediterranean scrambling shrub w/ round leaves and striking, 3-in., white flowers w/ a lavender brush of protruding stamens; unopened, pickled buds are capers; needs good drainage. [27] (W*) Ceanothus 'Blue Jeans', "BLUE JEANS CEANOTHUS" - 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 'Centennial', "CENTENNIAL CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, 8-12-in. high shrub w/ creeping stems, tiny, round green leaves & small, rounded clusters of cobalt blue flowers; needs part or light shade in Inland gardens. [20] (B*W*C*) Ceanothus 'Concha', "CONCHA CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, mounding, medium to large, dense shrub w/ 1-in., dark green leaves & 1.5- in. clusters of electric dark blue flowers; needs good drainage but tolerates summer water. [20] (B*W*C*) Ceanothus 'Dark Star', "DARK STAR CEANOTHUS" - Drought tolerant, wide-spreading, medium to large, dense shrub w/ tiny, dark green leaves & 1.5 in. clusters of tiny, dark cobalt blue flowers; needs good drainage. [20] (B*W*C*) Ceanothus leucodermis, "CHAPARRAL WHITETHORN" - Drought tolerant, thorny, Calif. native shrub w/ white branches, small, gray green, 3-ribbed leaves & 3-in, fluffy clusters of tiny, pale blue to white flowers in spring; good drainage; difficult - not for beginners. [12] (B*W*C*) Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Snow Flurry', "SNOW FLURRY CEANOTHUS" - California native; water efficient, large, wide-spreading shrub w/ shiny, deep green leaves & large clusters of tiny white flowers in spring; "adaptable & dependable," according to Sunset WGB. [20] (B*W*C*) Chrysactinia mexicana, "DAMIANITA" - Compact, heat-loving shrub Page 3 of 23

4 w/ small, dark green, aromatic leaves; covered w/ 1-in, bright yellow daisy flowers especially in spring & fall; needs perfect drainage. [10/8] (B*W*) Cistus 'Jessamy Beauty', "ROCKROSE" - Water efficient, 2-ft. high by 6-ft. wide shrub w/ willowy, dark green leaves & nearly 3-inch, poppylike flowers, the petals white w/ a red spot at the base; needs good drainage. [20] (W*) Cistus incanus 'LASCA Select', "ROCKROSE" - Drought tolerant mounding shrub spreading to 8 ft. w/ soft, gray-green leaves & a profusion of 2-inch, dark pink, poppy-like flowers in spring; needs good drainage. [20] (W*) Cistus 'Micky', "ROCKROSE" - Water efficient, 1-2-ft. high by 2-3-ft. wide shrub w/ sage green & yellow varieated leaves & poppy-like, white flowers w/ crinkled petals & a central cluster of yellow stamens; needs good drainage. [20] (W*) Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, "CHAYA", "TREE SPINACH" - Curious Mex. shrub w/ thick branches, & long-stalked, lobed leaves that have long been eaten cooked like spinach, & rounded heads of small, white, starry flowers; uncooked foliage is poisonous. [30] (B*) 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 foliage & an abundance of tiny pink flowers in winter/spring. [15] (W*B*F*) Coleonema pulch. 'Danny's Gold Sport', "PINK BREATH-OF- HEAVEN" - South African shrub to 4 ft. tall & spreading to 5 ft., w/ aromatic, wispy, heather-like foliage & an abundance of dainty, pink, starry flowers in winter/spring. [15] (W*B*F*) Correa baeuerlenii 'Lemon Cap', "CHEF'S HAT CORREA" - Water efficient, compact shrub w/ shiny, dark green aromatic leaves on reddish stems & an abundance of pendant, tubular, pale yellow flowers w/ a conspicuous calyx; needs good drainage. [15] (H*W*) Correa pulchella 'Pink Eyre', "AUSTRALIAN FUCHSIA" - Water efficient, compact shrub w/ shiny, dark green leaves & an abundance of 3/4 in., bell-shaped, rose-pink flowers over long winter to spring season; needs good drainage. [9] (H*W*) Correa 'Sister Dawn', "AUSTRALIAN FUCHSIA" - Water efficient, medium shrub w/ matte green leaves & an abundance of 1.5 in., bellshaped, soft coral-pink & yellow flowers over long winter season; not for beginners, needs good drainage. [15] (H*W*) Cuphea 'Starfire', "STARFIRE CUPHEA" - Heat-loving shrub to 4 ft. tall w/ deep green, bronze-tinged leaves; flowers are rosy-red tubes tipped by contrasting purple & white, starry petal lobes; flowers spring to fall. [11] (H*F*) Dendromecon rigida, "BUSH POPPY" - Choice, Calif. native shrub to 4-8 ft. tall & 4-6 ft. wide w/ narrow, leathery, blue green leaves & 4- petalled, bright yellow flowers in spring; perfect drainage, transplant carefully, not for beginners. [20] (W*C*) Duranta repens 'Sarasota', "SKYFLOWER" - Fast-growing, fountainshaped shrub w/ bright green, 3-4-in. leaves, strings of starry, dark blue flowers that smell of cake batter & showy, yellow fruits in summer; butterfly favorite. [20] (B*) Echium candicans, "PRIDE-OF-MADEIRA" - Evergreen shrub w/ bold, bristly, gray green leaves & dramatic, thick spires of blue-purple flowers with protruding purple stamens over long spring season; butterfly favorite. [39/12] (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. [20] (B*W*C*) Ephedra nevadensis, "MORMON TEA" - Unusual & curious, drought tolerant, Calif. native coniferous shrub w/ near leafless, slender, pale green branches; tea & dye plant; needs good drainage; female plants may bear yellow green cones.. [10] (W*C*) Ephedra viridis, "MORMON TEA" - Unusual & curious, drought tolerant, Calif. native coniferous shrub w/ near leafless, slender, bright green to yellow green branches; long used as tea & dye plant; needs good drainage. [10] (W*C*) Ericameria laricifolia 'Aguirre', "TURPENTINE BRUSH" - Lush selection of this rarely offered Calif. native evergreen shrub w/ tiny, narrow, dark green leaves & fluffy clusters of small, yellow daisy flowers in late summer/fall (=Haplopappus) [15] (B*W*C*) Ericameria nauseosus ssp. speciosus, "RABBITBRUSH" - Drought tolerant, tough, western native w/ narrow, gray green leaves & masses of fluffy, golden yellow, flower heads in late summer & fall; needs good drainage (=Chrysothamnus). [10/3] (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*) Erythrina x bidwillii 'Red Showers', "HARDY CORAL TREE" - Spectacular, large shrub or small, multi-trunked tree w/ thick branches compound w/ heart-shaped leaflets & 2-ft. spikes of tubular, red flowers over long spring to fall season; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*) Euphorbia misera, "CLIFF SPURGE" - Curious Calif. & Baja Calif. native shrub w/ interesting, white-barked branches, tiny, rounded graygreen leaves & small, yellow & red flower clusters that are pretty up close; container or landscape. [15] (W*C*) 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. [19] (H*B*) Euphorbia xanti, "BAJA CALIFORNIA SPURGE" - Baja Calif. native shrub w/ gray green, pencil-like branches, narrow, gray-green leaves & dense clusters of tiny, pink flowers over long winter/spring season; spreads underground. [22] (B*W*) Fallugia paradoxa, "APACHE-PLUME" - Drought tolerant, Calif. native shrub w/ tiny, deep green leaves & pretty, 1 1/2 in., white, rose-like flowers in spring & showy, plume-like seed clusters. [20] (W*C*) Fouquieria macdougalii, "MEXICAN TREE OCOTILLO" - Mexican native large shrub/small tree related to "ocotillo"; stout-spined stems, gray green leaves; open clusters of dark red, tubular flowers after rain or irrigation; hummingbird favorite. [12] (H*W*) Fouquieria splendens, "OCOTILLO" - Classic, southwest U.S. native, large shrub w/ stout-spined, wand-like, few-branched stems; foot-long spikes of orange-red, tubular flowers at branch tips in spring/fall; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*C*) Fremontodendron 'Pacific Sunset', "FLANNEL BUSH" - Spectacular, drought tolerant large shrub w/ rusty, dark green leaves & 3-inch, rich Page 4 of 23

5 yellow, bowl-shaped flowers over a long spring period; needs good drainage, little summer water. [5] (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. [20] (H*W*C*) Gossypium hirsutum, "UPLAND COTTON" - Perennial shrub to 9 ft. w/ 2-in. yellow flowers; true cotton grown for the cotton bolls produced in late summer, either as a curiosity or for the useful fiber. [52] Grevillea 'Poorinda Signet', "HUMMINGBIRD BUSH" - Evergreen shrub w/ 1 in., sharp-pointed leaves that are lance-shaped, dark green above & silver-haired below & unusual, dark & light pink, spidery flowers in winter & spring; good drainage, no phosphorus fert. [15] (H*W*) Helianthemum 'Tomato Red', "SUNROSE" - Evergreen shrublet 8-12 in. tall & 3 ft. wide, w/ narrow, dark gray green leaves & 1-in., orange red flowers in spring/summer; cut back after flowering for fall bloom; needs good drainage. [32] (W*) Hymenoclea salsola, "CHEESEBUSH" - Drought tolerant, Calif. desert native shrub w/ slender, densely spaced, gray-green branches & sparse, gray, needlelike leaves that are pungently scented; interesting flowers & fruits on female plants. [6] (W*C*) Justicia californica, "CHUPAROSA" - Drought tolerant desert shrub w/ gray-green, nearly leafless branches & clusters of tubular, bright red flowers over long spring/summer season. [20] (H*W*C*) Justicia spicigera, "MEXICAN HONEYSUCKLE" - Water efficient, heat-loving, rounded shrub w/ bright green leaves & clusters of orange, tubular flowers produced continuously. [20] (B*W*F*) Keckiella antirrhinoides, "YELLOW KECKIELLA" - Calif. native shrub growing to 4-6 ft. high & wide w/ small, toothed leaves & clusters of fragrant, rich yellow, snapdragon-like flowers in spring at the branch tips; summer deciduous; good drainage. [15] (W*C*) Keckiella cordifolia, "HEARTLEAF KECKIELLA" - Calif. native, a clambering shrub to 3+ ft. high w/ small, ovate leaves & clusters of tubular, two lipped, orange red flowers in late spring/summer; summer deciduous;hummingbird favorite; good drainage. [12] (H*W*C*) Keckiella ternata, "BLUE-STEMMED KECKIELLA" - Calif. native shrub to 3+ ft. high & wide w/ small, narrow leaves on waxy, blue stems & clusters of tubular, scarlet flowers in late summer; hummingbird favorite; summer deciduous; good drainage. [15] (H*W*C*) Lantana camara 'Dallas Red', "LANTANA" - Easy, heat-loving, mounding shrub w/ dark green, sandpapery leaves & rounded heads of starry flowers opening yellow & aging to orange then red; butterfly favorite. [25/2] (B*W*) Lantana montevidensis, "TRAILING LANTANA" - Easy, heat-loving, spreading shrub w/ dark green, sandpapery leaves & rounded clusters of white-eyed, rich rosy lilac colored flowers throughout warm weather; butterfly favorite. [13] (B*W*) Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead', "ENGLISH LAVENDER" - Dwarf form of classic perfume lavender; water efficient shrub w/ gray-green, aromatic leaves & slender, long-stalked, fragrant spikes of bright lavenderblue flowers in summer. [32] (B*W*F*S*) Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk', "SPANISH LAVENDER" - Compact form of this water efficient, aromatic shrub w/ silver gray foliage & dense spikes of dark purple flowers topped by showy, violet bracts in summer; needs good drainage. [32] (B*W*F*S*) Lavatera assurgentiflora (dark-flowered), "TREE MALLOW" - Selection of a Southern California native large shrub; fast-growing & water-efficient w/ maple-like leaves & 3-in., dark purple-red flowers w/ darker veins, these produced much of the year. [15] (H*B*W*C*) Leucophyllum frutescens 'Green Cloud', "TEXAS RANGER" - Water efficient, heat loving, evergreen shrub w/ frosty-green, soft-silky leaves & deep rosy-purple, snapdragon-shaped flowers in summer/fall; needs good drainage. [4] (H*W*) Leucophyllum pruinosum 'Sierra Bouquet', "FRAGRANT TEXAS RANGER" - Water efficient, heat-loving, open shrub w/ silver leaves & fragrant, purple, snapdragon-shaped flowers over long summer/fall season; flowers smell like grape bubble gum! Needs good drainage. [20] (H*W*S*) Lippia cf. alba (Oscar Clarke), "JUANILAMA" - Medium to large, open shrub w/ quilted, sandpapery, toothed leaves that are lemon scented when bruised; twin clusters of tiny lavender-pink flowers in summer attract butterflies. [11] (B*) Lupinus albifrons, "SILVER BUSH LUPINE" - Calif. native, shrub w/ hand-shaped, silky, silvery leaves & tall spikes of blue-purple & yellow, pea-shaped flowers in spring; needs good drainage, occasional watering. [25] (H*B*W*C*) Murraya koenigii, "CURRY LEAF" - Handsome, evergreen shrub for landscape or container; shiny, scented leaves used fresh in curry seasoning; clusters of creamy white flowers & dark, interesting berries in summer. [9] Myoporum parvifolium 'Fine Leaf', "DWARF MYOPORUM" - Compact, fine-textured form of this water efficient, fast-growing, shrubby groundcover; can spread to 5+ ft., w/ gray green leaves & starry, white flowers in summer; believed rabbit proof! [13] (W*) Myoporum 'Putah Creek', "PUTAH CREEK MYOPORUM" - Water efficient, very fast-growing, shrubby groundcover (can spread to 8 ft.) w/ bright green leaves close set along the stems & small white flowers in summer; apparently rabbit proof! [11] (W*) Myrtus communis 'Compacta Variegata', "DWARF VARIEGATED MYRTLE" - Small-leaved form of this versatile, evergreen shrub w/ tiny, shiny, aromatic leaves, that are dark green w/ white edges, fragrant white flowers & blue berries. [13] (W*S*) 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. [6] (B*) Olea europaea 'Montra', "LITTLE OLIVE" - Dwarf, shrubby form of this classic, versatile, evergreen tree; 6-8 ft. tall & wide, w/ small, dark green leaves, light bark & no fruit set; needs good drainage. [10] (W*) Ozothamnus ledifolius, "KEROSENE BUSH" - Rounded Aust. shrub w/ small, bright green, aromatic leaves arranged closely along the stems & dense, terminal heads of tiny, reddish buds opening to white, everlasting flowers in spring & summer. [16] (B*W*F*) Pavonia missionis, "PAVONIA" - Fast-growing, open shrub w/ slender, wand-like branches & bristly, toothed leaves; plants dotted w/ satiny red, cup-shaped flowers over long spring-summer season. [14/12] (H*) Page 5 of 23

6 Phlomis anatolica Lloyd s Variety, "JERUSALEM SAGE" - Uncommon, evergreen, water efficient shrub w/ woolly, silvery, arrowshaped leaves & tall, shish-kabob spikes of 2-lipped, hooded, dark yellow flowers over a long summer/fall season. [20] (W*F*) Phlomis cretica, "JERUSELUM SAGE" - Water efficient sub-shrub spreading 3-4 ft. w/ bold, arrow-shaped, woolly leaves & shish-kabob clusters of 1-in., hooded, bronze-tinted yellow flowers, these produced over a long spring/summer season. [20] (W*F*) Phlomis lanata, "JERUSALEM SAGE" - Compact, aromatic, evergreen shrub to 3 ft. high & 3-6 ft. wide w/ small, woolly, crinkled leaves & shish-kabob spikes of yellow tubular flowers from spring to fall if old flower stems are removed. [15] (W*) Phlomis purpurea, "PINK JERUSALEM SAGE" - Uncommon, evergreen, water efficient shrub w/ textured, gray-green, woolly leaves & tall, shish-kabob spikes of 2-lipped, hooded, pink flowers over long summer season. [20] (W*F*) Plumbago auriculata, "CAPE PLUMBAGO" - Especially good color form of this popular wide-spreading, mounding shrub w/ fresh green foliage & abundant rounded clusters of deep sky blue flowers much of year; butterfly favorite. [27] (B*W*) Poliomintha madrensis 'Lavender Spice', "MEXICAN OREGANO" - Water efficient shrub w/ oregano-scented, bright green foliage on purplish stems & thick spikes of tubular, lavender-pink, edible flowers over long spring to fall season; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*W*F*) Polygala myrtifolia 'Mariposa', "SWEET-PEA SHRUB" - Dwarf, compact form of this fast-growing, open shrub w/ gray green, pointed leaves & vivid rose-purple l& white, orchid-like flowers produced much of the year. [32] Polygala myrtifolia 'Grandiflora', "SWEET-PEA SHRUB - Fastgrowing, open shrub w/ gray green, pointed leaves & vivid rose-purple & white, orchid-like flowers produced much of the year. [20] 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*) Psilostrophe cooperi, "COOPER'S PAPER DAISY" - Calif. native, white-wooly subshrub to 1.5 ft. tall & 2 ft. wide w/ slender leaves & yellow, daisy-like flower heads that dry & remain attractive on the plant for some time after flowering. [15] (B*W*C*) Rhamnus californica 'Eve Case', "COFFEEBERRY" - Dense form of this tough, drought tolerant, Calif. native, evergreen shrub w/ oval, dark green leaves & red to black berries; provides food for butterfly larvae. [15] (B*W*C*) Rhamnus ilicifolia, "HOLLYEAF REDBERRY" - Drought tolerant, Calif. native, evergreen shrub w/ small, oval, spiny-toothed leaves, inconspicuous flowers followed by shiny, bright red berries; good drainage; provides food for butterfly larvae. [10] (B*W*C*) Rhus ovata, "SUGAR BUSH" - Calif. native evergreen shrub w/ handsome, leathery, shiny leaves & dense clusters of tiny, pinkish flowers in spring; berries used in beverages; needs good drainage. [15] (W*C*) Ribes sanguineum v. glutinosum 'Claremont', "RED FLOWERING CURRANT" - Calif. native, deciduous shrub w/ dark green, aromatic, maple-like leaves & 6-in., pendulous clusters of small, pale pink, late winter flowers, followed by blue black berries; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*C*) Rosa minutifolia, "BAJA DESERT ROSE" - Choice Calif. & Baja Calif. native shrub to 3-4 ft. tall w/ indefinite spread; tiny, divided leaves on very thorny branches & 1 in., bright pink, 5-petaled flowers w/ central yellow stamens in winter & spring. [15] (W*C*) Rosmarinus 'Roman Beauty', "ROSEMARY" - Slow growing, semiupright form of this popular, water-efficient shrub w/ deep green, aromatic leaves & violet blue flowers over long winter season; leaves used in cooking. [32] (B*W*F*) Rosmarinus 'Tuscany', "ROSEMARY" - True 'Tuscan Blue' rosemary, a tall, upright form of this popular, water-efficient shrub w/ deep green, aromatic foliage & deep violet blue flowers over long season; leaves used in cooking. [32] (B*W*F*) Ruellia peninsularis, "DESERT RUELLIA" - Small desert shrub w/ whitish, zig-zag branches, dark green leaves & blue-purple, trumpetshaped flowers throughout warm weather. [20] (H*W*) 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 brandegei, "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. [20] (B*W*C*F*) Salvia chamaedryoides, "GERMANDER SAGE" - Compact, muchbranched, mounding sub-shrub spreading by underground runners; small, silvery-green leaves & contrasting, little, bright blue flowers over long spring to fall season. [20] (B*W*) Salvia flocculosa 'Curtis Blue', "CURTIS BLUE SALVIA" - Low. evergreen shrub w/ 1-2 in., aromatic, dull green leaves & spikes of many tiny, deep purple blue, two-lipped flowers w/ two conspicuous white marks on the lower lip, these produced fall to spring. [18] 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. [16] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis (Assorted colors), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Waterefficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of 1-in., tubular flowers, often w/ contrasting, darker calyx, these produced over a long spring to fall season; hummingbird favorite. [44] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis (Cream), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of cream-colored, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, calyxes & flower stems; hummingbird favorite. [14] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis 'Dancing Dolls', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of rose & cream bicolored, 1-in. flowers produced spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis 'Fancy Dancer', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of creamy pink & raspberry red bicolored, 1-in. flowers produced spring to fall on an 18-in. compact plant; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis (Red), "AUTUMN SAGE" - Water-efficient shrub w/ Page 6 of 23

7 tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of red, 1-in. flowers & contrasting, calyxes & flower stems produced spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [12] (H*W*) Salvia x jamensis 'Tangerine Ballet', "AUTUMN SAGE" - Waterefficient shrub w/ tiny, aromatic leaves, abundant spikes of tangerine orange, 1-in. flowers produced spring to fall; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*) Salvia leucophylla 'Tilden Prostrate', "PURPLE SAGE" - Low, spreading form of this Calif. native shrub to 2 ft. tall by 12 ft. wide w/ aromatic, silvery leaves & shish-kabob spikes of lavender-pink flowers in late spring; heat & drought tolerant. [20] (B*W*C*F*) Salvia muirii, "MUIR SAGE" - Choice miniature shrub w/ tiny, mattegreen, aromatic leaves, the plant dotted in summer & fall w/ small, bright blue flowers each w/ a white spot. [20] (B*W*) Salvia 'Pozo Blue', "GRAY MUSK SAGE" - Water efficient, mediumsized, evergreen shrub w/ aromatic, gray-green leaves & interrupted spikes of intense lavender blue, tubular flowers; fast-growing; needs good drainage. [20] (H*W*C*F*) Salvia purpurea, "LILAC SALVIA" - Fast-growing, evergreen shrub w/ heart-shaped leaves & abundant, branching spikes of velvety, tubular, lavender-purple flowers over long fall/winter season (hummingbird favorite). [15] (H*) Salvia rosea (S. iodantha), "MEXICAN FUCHSIA SAGE" - Fastgrowing, evergreen shrub w/ heart-shaped leaves & spikes of velvety, magenta, tubular flowers over long fall/winter season; hummingbird favorite & great cutflower. [11] (H*F*) Salvia wagneriana, "SALVIA" - Fast-growing shrub w/ light green, heart-shaped leaves & gorgeous pink-bracted racemes of pink, tubular flowers over long winter season. [12] (H*F*) Senna bicapsularis 'Worley's Butter Creme', "BUTTER CREME CASSIA" - Fast growing, evergreen, dome-shaped shrub w/ handsome, bright green, divided leaves & clusters of 1-in., soft yellow & creamy white flowers over long summer/fall season. [20] (B*S*) 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. [36/9] (B*S*) Senna nemophila, "DESERT CASSIA" - Water efficient, heat-loving, evergreen shrub from Aust., to 6-8 ft. tall & wide, w/ needle-like, green foliage & abundant clusters of yellow, 5-petalled flowers over long winter/spring season. [15] (B*W*S*) Solanum xantii 'Mountain Pride', "BLUE WITCHES" - Calif. native sub-shrub w/ green stems & leaves, clusters of round, blue purple flowers w/ yellow centers, produced much of the year & poisonous, shiny green berries; difficult to establish. [20] (W*C*) Syringa x hyacinthaflora 'Ramona, "LILAC" - UCRBG introduction; old time favorite, deciduous, semi-dwarf shrub w/ heart-shaped leaves & conical clusters of single, deep purple flowers in late winter; specially selected for mild winter climates. [600] (B*F*S*) Tagetes lemmonii 'Compacta', "MT. LEMMON MARIGOLD" - Dwarf form of this popular, shrubby perennial w/ finely divided, strongly aromatic leaves & large clusters of golden orange flower heads, heaviest bloom in winter/spring. [32] (B*W*F*) VINES Aristolochia gigantea, "GIANT DUTCHMAN'S PIPE" - Incredible flowering vine w/ twining stems & heart-shaped leafes; huge (to 14 in.!), pleasantly scented, flared flowers are deep red-purple marbled w/ creamy white open from large,inflated buds. [11] Asarina barclaiana, "CLIMBING SNAPDRAGON" - Dainty, tender, twining perennial for trellis, groundcover or containers w/ velvety leaves & 1 in., dark purple, snapdragon shaped flowers over a long late spring to summer season. [15] (H*) Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen', "TRUMPET CREEPER" - Very hardy, fast-growing, deciduous vine adhering to most surfaces; handsome, lacquered leaves & clusters of 3-in., salmon red, trumpet flowers in summer; hummingbird favorite [15] (H*) Clematis lasiantha, "PIPESTEMS" - Choice, Calif. native vine with dainty foliage & billowy masses of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in early spring; shade root zone, top w/ some sun. [7] (C*S*) Clematis ligusticifolia, "VIRGIN'S BOWER" - Choice, Calif. native vine with dainty, divided leaves & billowy masses of fragrant, creamywhite flowers in spring; shade root zone, top w/ some sun. [7] (C*S*) Hardenbergia violacea 'Canoelands', "LILAC VINE" - Choice Australian vine w/ wiry, twining stems, leathery, undivided leaves & long clusters of tiny, rose purple, sweetpea-shaped flowers w/ a chartreuse dot in late winter/early spring. [15] (W*) Hylocereus megalanthus, "YELLOW PITAHAYA" - Climbing cactus w/ 3-angled, self-adhering stems & mammoth, white flowers that open summer evenings, followed by delicious, yellow fruit; for frost free gardens; said to produce the largest cactus flower. [28] Jasminum polyanthum, "PINK STAR JASMINE - Popular twining vine w/ dark green, divided leaves & abundant clusters of rose-colored buds opening to powerfully fragrant, starry, white flowers in late winter/spring. [15] (S*) Mandevilla laxa, "CHILEAN JAS MINE" - Heat-loving, deciduous, twining vine w/ dark green, pointed leaves & clusters of 2-in. trumpet shaped, glistening white flowers w/ powerful gardenia fragrance. [25] (S*) Pandorea pandorana 'Golden Showers', "YELLOW WONGA- WONGA VINE" - Vigorous, twining vine, w/ dark green, divided leaves & generous, pendant clusters of small, trumpet-shaped yellow & redbrown flowers from spring into summer; hummingbird favorite. [6] (H*) Passiflora 'Blue Horizon', "PASSIONVINE" - Fast-growing vine w/ deep green, 5-lobed leaves & distinctive, white flowers w/ contrasting deep blue filaments in summer/fall; larvall food source for Monarch butterflies. [25] (H*B*) Passiflora edulis 'Frederick', "PASSION FRUIT" - Vigorous vine climbing by tendrils; yellow-green, three-lobed leaves & distinctive, 2-3- in., purple & white flowers followed by deep red, wrinkled fruits w/ delicious, fragrant, orange pulp. [20] (H*B*) Passiflora 'Witchcraft' tm, "WITCHCRAFT PASSIONVINE" - Tamegrowing passion vine w/ slender stems lined w/ dark green, lobed leaves & distinctive, 3-in., violet flowers w/ vivid blue-purple filaments in summer/fall. [5] (H*B*) Solandra maxima, "CUP-OF-GOLD VINE" - Vigorous subtropical vine Page 7 of 23

8 w/ thick, stiff stems, 6-in., oval leaves & 6-8 in., golden yellow, bowlshaped flowers w/ reddish markings; flowers fragrant at night. [16] (S*) 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. [10/3] Vitis californica 'Roger's Red', "CALIF. WILD GRAPE" - Calif. native, woody vine, climbing by tendrils; picturesque in & out of leaf w/ shredding bark & slightly lobed, gray green leaves, velvety below, color red & orange in fall. [12] (W*) Vitis californica (select fruiting), "CALIF. WILD GRAPE" - Calif. native, woody vine, climbing by tendrils; picturesque in & out of leaf w/ shredding bark & slightly lobed, gray green leaves, velvety below, selected for heavy fruit, good flavor; attracts birds. [20] (W*) Vitis 'Fantasy Seedless', "FANTASY SEEDLESS GRAPE" - Energetic, woody vine, picturesque in & out of leaf; grapes large, blue-black, seedless, in large clusters; ripen in August; maple-like leaves color yellow & red in winter. [44] (W*) HERBACEOUS PLANTS (PERENNIALS) Achillea 'Crackadoo', "COMMON YARROW" - Tough, waterefficient perennial w/ long-lasting, long-stemmed, flat-topped clusters of tiny, light orange flower heads that age to yellow, above a low, ferny, aromatic foliage mass; good cutflower. [20] (B*W*F*) Achillea millefolium, "COMMON YARROW" - Tough, water-efficient perennial w/ flat-topped clusters of long-lasting, white flowers above a dark green, ferny, aromatic foliage mass; butterfly favorite. [5] (B*W*F*) Achillea millefolium 'Mesa Blanca', "COMMON YARROW" - Tough, water-efficient perennial w/ flat-topped clusters of long-lasting, white flowers above a light green, ferny, aromatic foliage mass; butterfly favorite. [10] (B*W*F*) Achillea 'Pink Grapefruit', "COMMON YARROW" - Tough, waterefficient perennial w/ flat-topped clusters of long-lasting, pink flowers above a dark green, ferny, aromatic foliage mass; butterfly favorite. [14] (B*W*F*) Achillea 'Salmon Beauty', "COMMON YARROW" - Tough, waterefficient perennial w/ flat-topped clusters of long-lasting, salmon-pink flower heads above low, mid-green, aromatic foliage mass; good cutflower. [3] (B*W*F*) Achillea 'Terracotta', "COMMON YARROW" - Tough, water-efficient perennial w/ flat-topped clusters of long-lasting, multi-colored, peach to rich burnt orange flower heads above low, ferny, aromatic foliage mass; good cutflower. [3] (B*W*F*) Albuca crinifolia, "ALBUCA" - Evergreen perennial w/ green, aboveground bulb, long, strap-shaped leaves & tall, upright spikes of white flowers w/ a green stripe on each petal. [7/7] (W*) 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. [20] (H*F*) Aquilegia eximia, "WESTERN COLUMBINE" - Calif. native perennial w/ handsome, divided leaves w/ rounded leaflets & tall, branching sprays of nodding, red & yellow flowers in typical columbine shape; adored by hummingbirds; seeds freely. [9] (H*C*F*) Aristida purpurea, "PURPLE THREE-AWN" - Drought tolerant, Calif. native, perennial grass forming two by two ft., tight, erect clumps of finetextured, gray green, leaves & delicate purple seedheads that glow in the sunlight. [15] (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*) 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; host for Monarch butterfly larvae. [43] (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. [13] (B*W*C*) Asclepias subulata, "RUSH MILKWEED" - Rarely offered desert native, shrubby perennial w/ slender, wand-like, nearly leafless, waxy -white branches & clusters of curiously shaped, creamy yellow, waxy flowers in summer; good drainage. [20] (B*W*C*) 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*) Asteriscus maritimus, "GOLD COIN" - Water-efficient, compact, shrubby perennial to 4 ft. wide w/ silvery green leaves & 2-in., yellow, daisy flowers produced over long spring to fall season. [32] (B*W*) 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. [15] (B*W*C*F*) 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. [12] 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, long stalked, comb-like flower heads that emerge silvery, turn purple, then straw-colored. [6] (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. [20] (W*C*F*) Bulbinella robusta, "BULBINELLA" - Clumping South African perennial w/ strap-shaped leaves & poker-like spikes of glowing yellow, bell-shaped flowers in winter; fine cut flower; best dry in summer. [18] (H*W*F*) Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster', "FEATHER REED Page 8 of 23

9 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. [12] (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 from spring to fall. [50+] (F*) Calceolaria integrifolia, "SLIPPER FLOWER" - Choice, shrubby perennial w/ fuzzy, lance-shaped leaves & tight, rounded clusters of unusual, pouch-like, bright yellow flowers over long spring/summer season; part sun/light shade in Inland gardens. [20] (F*) Calylophus hartwegii fendleri, "SUNDROPS" - Heat-loving, spreading, southwest native perennial growing to 1 ft. high & 2 ft. across, w/ gray green, wavy-edged leaves & 1-in., brilliant yellow, poppy-like flowers that age to coral in summer/fall. [20] (W*) Carex albula 'Frosted Curls', "NEW ZEALAND HAIR SEDGE" - Exceptionally fine textured, grass-like perennial from New Zealand forming dense clumps of thread-like, silvery green leaves a foot or more long w/ "pigtail" tips. [10] 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. [32] Carex flagillifera, "WEEPING BROWN N.Z. SEDGE" - Grass-like perennial from New Zealand forming dense, clumps of very narrow, weeping, iridescent bronze leaves to 2 ft long w/ curled tips, tinted pink & orange shades in winter. [7] Carex glauca, "BLUE SEDGE" - Grass-like perennial, evergreen in mild climates, spreading slowly to form turf of narrow, blue-gray leaves; filler or small scale lawn substitute that takes light traffic; established plants water efficient. [18] Centaurea montana 'Amethyst in Snow', "MOUNTAIN BLUET" - Clumping, evergreen perennial w/ silver green foliage 2-in flower heads that are purple in the center w/ radiating, white, trumpet-like florets in summer. [6] (H*B*W*) Chasmanthe bicolor, "AFRICAN FLAG" - Summer dormant, gladiolus relative w/ tall fans of sword-shaped leaves & spikes of 2-in., dark orange red & green, tubular flowers w/ dark purple anthers in late winter; hummingbird favorite. [20/8] (H*W*F*) Convolvulus sabatius 'Compacta', "GROUND MORNING GLORY" - Dwarf form of this spreading, evergreen perennial w/ soft, gray-green leaves & 2-in., lavender-blue, funnel-shaped flowers over long summer/fall season; grows to 8 in. tall, 10 in. wide.. [32] (W*) 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. [13] (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. [11] (B*) Crocosmia 'Norwich Canary', "CROCOSMIA" - Easy-to-grow gladiolus relative forming fans of sword-shaped leaves & 1-sided spikes of bright yellow, funnel-shaped flowers produced in summer; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*F*) 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. [35+] (H*F*) Dalea capitata 'Sierra Gold', "SIERRA GOLD DALEA" - Water efficient, groundcover w/ aromatic, ferny foliage & dainty spike-like clusters of yellow, pea-shaped flowers in spring & fall; lemon-scented foliage is rabbit resistant. [14] (B*W*) Dicliptera suberecta, "VELVET HONEYSUCKLE" - Vigorous perennial to 2 ft tall, spreading to by rhizomes to 3+ ft. wide, w/ gray fuzzy leaves & clusters of orange red, tubular flowers over a long summer season; hummingbird favorite. [15] (H*W*F*) 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, 1 ft. wide cone w/ thousands of rose red flowers w/ protruding stamens, before setting seed & dying. [42] (H*B*W*) Epilobium cana 'El Tigre', "CALIFORNIA-FUCHSIA" - Drought tolerant, low, spreading perennial w/ small, green leaves & scarlet, tubular flowers in summer & fall when few other Calif. natives bloom; needs good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*C*F*) 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*) Epilobium 'Marin Pink', "CALIFORNIA-FUCHSIA" - Extra compact, drought tolerant perennial w/ sage green foliage & pink, tubular flowers in summer/fall when few other Calif. natives bloom; good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [15] (H*B*W*C*F*) Epilobium 'Schieffelin's Choice', "CALIFORNIA-FUCHSIA" - Extra low growing, drought tolerant perennial w/ light gray green foliage & orange-red, tubular flowers in summer/fall when few other Calif. natives bloom; good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [15] (H*B*W*C*F*) Eragrostis spectabilis, "PURPLE LOVE GRASS" - Water efficient grass forming graceful, 1.5-ft. clumps of light green, slender leaves that turn reddish purple in fall & airy plumes of misty, purple flowers in late summer. [8] (W*) 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. [20] (B*W*C*) Eriogonum umb. v. poly. 'Shasta Sulfur', "SULFUR FLOWER" - Heat resistant, water efficient, California native shrubby perennial w/ spoonshaped leaves, green above & felty white below, & fluffy heads of tiny, bright yellow flowers in summer; butterfly favorite. [20] (B*W*C*) Euphorbia 'Blackbird', "BLACKBIRD SPURGE" - Shrubby, domeshaped perennial w/ narrow, velvety, dark purple leaves arranged foxtail fashion on the stems & long-lasting, compact clusters of yellow green flower heads in spring. [32] (W*) Euphorbia characias 'Tasmanian Tiger', "VARIEGATED SPURGE" - Page 9 of 23