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2017 FALL for PLANTS Sale – Ornamental Plants Available

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Latin / Common Names Description Data

Abutilon pictum

Flowering Maple

▪ To 4-5’ tall and 3-4’ wide. ▪ Upright round-headed growth sporting beautiful

variegated green-yellow maple-like leaves. ▪ Soft orange lantern-like flowers with prominent

veining appear in spring and summer, and can appear nearly year round in frost-free areas.

▪ Great for containers or in the landscape. ▪ Easily espaliered. ▪ Attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.

▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ Full sun to mostly shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Achillea millefolium

Red Yarrow

▪ To 1-2' tall and 2-3' wide. ▪ Forms low spreading mats of ferny green leaves. ▪ Blooms late spring through summer, with broad

clusters of scarlet red flowers on upright stems above the foliage.

▪ Attracts butterflies as well as beneficial insects.

▪ USDA Zones 5a to 10b ▪ Full sun ▪ Perennial ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Agastache rupestris

Hummingbird Mint or Hyssop

▪ To 2-3’ tall and wide. ▪ Upright stems form bushy mounds. ▪ Lightly textured linear gray/green leaves have a

refreshing aromatic fragrance. ▪ Stem ends develop spikes of sunset-colored flowers

from August to frost. ▪ Attractive to hummingbirds. ▪ One of the best hyssops for garden culture. ▪ Prefers a lean soil.

▪ USDA Zones 4a to 10b ▪ Full sun ▪ Perennial ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Ajania pacifica

Gold-and-Silver Chrysanthemum

▪ To 1-2’ tall by 2-3’ wide. ▪ Forms an upright mound of beautiful variegated

foliage and spreads over time by rhizomes. ▪ Leaves are green edged with silver, lending a shimmer

to the plant. ▪ Fall blooming with clusters of button-like yellow

flowers.

▪ USDA Zones 5a to 9b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Aloe perfoliata

Rubble Aloe

▪ Prostrate, spreading to as much as 6’ wide. ▪ This sprawling aloe has long, trailing stems, tipped

with tight rosettes of leaves, that clamber over rocks and rubble, suckering as they go.

▪ The succulent foliage is blue-green flushing red when dry, and sports golden teeth along the edges.

▪ Heads of bright coral-colored tubular flowers rise above the foliage summer to fall.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Full sun ▪ Succulent ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

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Aloysia triphylla

Lemon Verbena

▪ To 5-6’ tall, larger with age. ▪ Elegant open, airy form. ▪ Prune to keep from becoming too leggy. ▪ Medium green tri-lobed leaves are strongly lemon

scented (mmmmmm…) and popular for teas, iced drinks, jellies, and potpourri.

▪ Branch tips bear small pale lavender summer flowers in open clusters.

▪ Protect from heavy frost.

▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Alyogyne cv.

NCN

▪ To 8’ tall and wide. ▪ A hybrid between Alyogyne huegelii and A. ▪ hakeifolia, two related species from Australia. ▪ Long bloom season with large hibiscus-like mauve

flowers. ▪ Fast-growing and may suffer from wind damage. ▪ Well-drained soils are preferable. ▪ Prune to shape.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 10b ▪ Part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water

Alyogyne huegelii 'Monterey Bay'

NCN

▪ To 6' tall and wide. ▪ An evergreen shrub with rough textured dissected

green foliage. ▪ Can bloom spring to fall, bearing large hibiscus-like

dark purple flowers. ▪ An Australian native, it prefers well-drained soils. ▪ Prune to shape. ▪ May suffer damage from heavy frost.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 10b ▪ Full sun ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Artemisia arborescens

Tree Wormwood

▪ To 4-6’ tall and wide. ▪ Mounded form with soft appearance due to its

feathery silver foliage. ▪ Mediterranean shrub. ▪ Flowers inconspicuous. ▪ An elegant companion for Ceanothus, and a great

choice for dry gardens with well-drained soils.


Artemisia californica

California Sagebrush

▪ To 3-4’ tall and wide. ▪ California native. ▪ Mounded, open form with upright branching. ▪ Beautiful feathery silvery light grey-green foliage. ▪ Inconspicuous flowers. ▪ Strongly aromatic. ▪ Any soil with good drainage. ▪ Avoid summer irrigation. ▪ Nice companion for Sticky Monkey Flower.

▪ USDA Zones 7a to 11 ▪ Full sun ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)







Asclepias fascicularis

California Milkweed

▪ To 3' tall and 2-3' wide. ▪ Dark, upright stems with long, linear green leaves. ▪ Summer brings creamy pink flowers in rounded

heads. ▪ In California, this narrow leaf milkweed is the favored

host for Monarch butterfly caterpillars. ▪ Wonderful addition for a habitat garden. ▪ Spreads slowly to form small patches. ▪ Deer resistant.

▪ USDA Zones 6a to 11 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Aster chilensis

California Aster

▪ From 1-3' tall, spreading slowly. ▪ Bushy, branching habit with narrow green foliage. ▪ Blooms summer through fall with 2” lavender daisies

on tall sprays. ▪ Showy and cheerful, makes an excellent habitat plant. ▪ Native moths and butterflies visit this plant for nectar,

and birds eat the seeds. ▪ Spreads slowly by rhizomes. ▪ Deciduous in winter.

▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Low to moderate water

Aster ericoides

Heath Aster (white flower)

▪ To 1-3’ tall by 2’ wide. ▪ Compact and bushy, many-branched. ▪ Narrow deep green foliage reminiscent of heath. ▪ Blooms late summer to fall, loaded with sprays of

small white, yellow-centered daisies. ▪ Attractive to buterflies. ▪ Good cut flower for arrangements. ▪ May need staking.


Ballota pseudodictamnus

Grecian Horehound

▪ To 12-18” tall and 36” wide. ▪ White woolly, rounded 1" leaves and furry stems

create a beautiful contrast with other plantings. ▪ Tiny white flowers are insignificant and should be

removed to help maintain a compact form.

▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10a ▪ Full sun ▪ Perennial ▪ Very low water (WUCOLS)

Buddleia davidii cv.

Butterfly Bush (magenta dwarf)

▪ A smaller variety, reaching 3’ tall and wide. ▪ Strong bloomer in late summer, with magenta flowers. ▪ Attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.

▪ USDA Zones 6a to 9b ▪ Full sun ▪ Shrub ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Buddleia davidii cv.

Butterfly Bush (blue dwarf)

▪ Unlike full-size plants, this dwarf only reaches 2' tall and wide, expanding the possible uses.

▪ Strong bloomer in late summer, with bluish-purple flowers trusses.

▪ Attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.








Buddleia davidii

Lavender Butterfly Bush

▪ To 6-8’ or more but is usually cut back. ▪ Well known for strong flowering in late summer. ▪ Attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. ▪ Ours has a lavender bloom color. ▪ Prune anytime to control size and form.


Buddleia globosa

Orange Butterfly Bush

▪ To 15' tall and wide. ▪ Tall, arching growth, but can be pruned annually to

control size and form. ▪ Honey-scented orange “ball” blooms all summer. ▪ Attractive to bees, butterflies, moths, and

hummingbirds. ▪ Evergreen in warm winter areas.


Buddleia lindleyana

Weeping Butterfly Bush

▪ To 6’ tall. ▪ Far less known than the typical Butterfly Bush. ▪ Bright green foliage on arching stems. ▪ Blooms late spring to late summer, producing long,

pendulous flower trusses. ▪ Flowers emerge royal purple from lavender buds. ▪ Flowering spikes elongate as blooming continues and

can reach 2’ long. ▪ Heat tolerant, long blooming, and a great habitat

plant attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies & bees. ▪ Prune anytime to control form and size.

▪ USDA Zones 5b to 9b ▪ Full sun ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Bulbine frutescens

Bulbine (orange flowered variety)

▪ To 1-2’ tall, slowly spready by rhizomes to 3-4’. ▪ An almost grassy look, with bright green, upgright,

narrow evergreen foliage in fleshy rosettes. ▪ Lush looking but quite durable. ▪ Blooms spring to late summer, with starry soft orange

flowers on tall wiry stems. ▪ A good small-scale groundcover.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Succulent ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Ceanothus 'Concha'

Concha California Lilac

▪ To 8' tall and 10’ wide. ▪ One of the oldest and most reliable hybrid Ceanothus. ▪ Grows to a large arching shrub or pretty pruned into a

small tree. ▪ Small, narrow, dark green glossy leaves. ▪ Spring bloom yields a spectacular display of cobalt

blue flower clusters opening from tight reddish buds.

▪ USDA Zones ▪ Full sun ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)







Ceanothus griseus 'Louis Edmonds'

Louis Edmonds California Lilac

▪ To 12” tall, spreading 6-8’ wide. ▪ A good groundcover with a clean appearance. ▪ Handsome small glossy green leaves. ▪ Blooms in spring, producing upright clusters of light

blue flowers. ▪ Performs well in dappled shade, tolerating both heat

& drought.

▪ USDA Zones 7a to 10a ▪ Full sun ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

Plumbago

▪ To 8-12” tall and spreading 3-5’ wide. ▪ A terrific and beautiful deciduous groundcover. ▪ Masses of erect stems hold lush medium to deep

green foliage. ▪ Blooms summer through fall with dense clusters of ¾"

wide rich blue flowers. ▪ Often continues to bloom even as foliage turns

reddish in fall, creating a striking contrast. ▪ Cut dead stems to the ground in winter, and be

patient…new growth emerges a bit slowly in spring.

▪ USDA Zones ▪ Full sun ▪ Groundcover ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Cestrum fasciculatum 'Newellii'

Early Flowering Jessamine

▪ To 8' tall and 6' wide. ▪ Central and South American evergreen shrub, great

for hedging. ▪ Blooms late spring to fall. ▪ Tubular crimson flowers on arching stems coated with

mahogany-colored fuzz.

▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Chilopsis linearis 'Burgundy'

Burgundy Desert Willow

▪ To 15-10’. ▪ A small round-headed airy tree. ▪ Weeping-willowy branches with long narrow leaves. ▪ Summer blooming. ▪ Fragrant burgundy trumpet-shaped flowers. ▪ Easy-going, drought resistant, deciduous.

▪ USDA Zones 7a to 10b ▪ Full sun ▪ Deciduous tree ▪ Very low water (WUCOLS)

Choisya ternata

Mexican Orange Blossom

▪ To 6’ tall, slighly narrower. ▪ Compact rounded form, with glossy evergreen leaves

divided into three leaflets. ▪ Spring blooming with clusters of small, white, fragrant

flowers scented like orange blossoms. ▪ Occasional rebloom in summer. ▪ Good for screens or loose unpruned hedges.


Cistus cv.

Hybrid Rockrose (pink)

▪ To 1' tall and 2' wide. ▪ Shrubby evergreen low grower. ▪ Summer blooms are solid pink. ▪ We have pale pink and dark pink varieties.








Cistus ladanifer

Crimson Spot Rockrose

▪ To 3-6’ tall and wide. ▪ Evergreen shrub with sticky, scented, dark green

leaves and huge white flowers. ▪ Easily trimmed to size after spring blooming period.


Cistus salviifolius

Sageleaf Rockrose

▪ To 2' tall and 6' wide. ▪ A low, broad form with wrinkly deep green leaves. ▪ Blooms in spring with large, showy bright white

flowers resembling single roses. ▪ Great as a groundcover or short hedge or in rock

gardens.


Cistus salviifolius 'Prostratus'

Sageleaf Rockrose

▪ To 12-30” tall and 6' wide. ▪ Wide spreading habit. ▪ Blooms in early spring with papery white yellow

centered flowers, much like single roses. ▪ Makes a great groundcover or use in mixed borders.


Cistus x skanbergii

Pink Rockrose

▪ To 4' tall by 6' wide. ▪ Spreading, many branched form. ▪ Soft grey-green evergreen foliage. ▪ Blooms profusely in spring with pale clear pink

flowers resembling single roses. ▪ Cut back in late summer to encourage rebloom in fall.


Coprosma repens 'Marble Queen'

Dwarf Variegated Mirror Plant

▪ To 3-5’ tall by 4-6’ wide. ▪ Dense, mounded growth with beautiful green and

white variegated foliage. ▪ Insignificant flowers. ▪ Best in part shade inland. ▪ Clip or shear to shape. ▪ 2002 Royal Horticultural Society Award of Merit

winner.

▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ Part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Coprosma repens 'Tequila Sunrise'

Tequila Sunrise Mirror Plant

▪ To 5’ tall and wide. ▪ Upright, strongly branched form. ▪ Shiny foliage is spectacular, lime green edged with

gold, gradually adding orange highlights, and even more colorful in fall and winter.

▪ Inconspicuous flowers. ▪ Great as accents or in containers. ▪ Can be clipped or sheared to shape.








Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'

Moonbeam Threadleaf Tickseed

▪ To 18-24" tall and wide. ▪ Deep green needle-like foliage in a soft mound. ▪ Lots of beautiful lemon yellow daisies from summer

into fall. ▪ Thrives in nearly any soil Handles regular water or

drier conditions. ▪ Very easy and dependable. ▪ Deer resistant.


Correa 'Wyn's Wonder'

Variegated Australian Fuchsia

▪ To 2-3’ tall and 4-5’ wide. ▪ Forms a neat mound of small green leaves edged in

cream. ▪ Pendulous bell-shaped flowers in rose pink. ▪ Blooms from winter into spring.

▪ USDA Zones 9b to 11 ▪ Full sun to shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

Smoke Tree

▪ To 15' tall and 12’ wide. ▪ A tall, rounded shrub to small tree. ▪ Deep purple leaves that provide great fall color. ▪ are even more spectacular in fall color. ▪ Blooms late spring and early summer. ▪ Large, loose purplish flower clusters develop a puffy,

smokey appearance. ▪ “Smoke” display is sacrificed if coppiced (cut to the

ground in winter) to maintain a shrubby form. ▪ Alternatively, prune selectively to train as a small,

sculptural tree.

▪ USDA Zones 5a to 9b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Deciduous shrub or tree ▪ Low water

Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga

Finger Aloe

▪ To 2-3’ tall and wide. ▪ A striking succulent plant. ▪ Spreads slowly to form dense mats of chalky green

finger-like foliage. ▪ Spring blooming, with pendant umbels of soft orange

flowers hovering above the foliage. ▪ May be poisonous to livestock, possibly other species.

▪ USDA Zones 9b to 11 ▪ Part shade ▪ Succulent ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Crassula marnieriana

Jade Necklace

▪ To 6” tall and wide. ▪ A tiny treasure, the succulent leaves are green with

red edges, thick, rounded, and tightly stacked along the stem.

▪ Blooms in clusters of small, star-shaped light pink flowers.

▪ USDA Zones 9b to 11 ▪ Full sun ▪ Succulent ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)







Crassula ovata

Jade Plant

▪ Up to 9’ tall over many years. ▪ Over time, with thick succulent branches, assumes a

tree-like form. ▪ Very tolerant of drought and neglect. ▪ Can be killed by frost below 28°F or over-watering, but

otherwise a very tough and deservedly popular plant. ▪ Winter blooming, with starry light pink flowers. ▪ A terrific sculptural accent for frost-free beds or

protected areas in containers.


Cuphea 'Strybing Sunset'

Firecracker Plant

▪ Up to 3’ by 3’, as much as 2’ x 2’ in a single season. ▪ Upright stems creating a small mound of rich green

foliage. ▪ Blooms nearly constantly during the warm months,

stopping with the first frost. ▪ Bright orange tubular flowers tipped with tiny red

petals. ▪ Dies back to the ground in winter, but unless the

ground itself freezes, returns in mid-May…be patient! Easy to care for and great in containers.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Cuphea aff. aequipetala

Mexican Loosestrife

▪ Low mat spreading to 2’ or more wide. ▪ Weed-suppressing, it bears ½" purple tubular flowers

profusely strewn across the top. ▪ Reportedly popular with bumblebees. ▪ Rich, well drained soil is ideal.


Cuphea 'Twinkle Pink'

Pink Cigar Flower

▪ To 2’ tall and wide in one season. ▪ Small mound of bright green foliage bears hot-pink,

tubular flowers during warm months. ▪ Dies back to the ground in winter, but returns in mid-

May…be patient! Loved by many pollinators.


Cuphea hyssopifolia

Mexican Heather

▪ To 1-2’ tall and wide. ▪ Adorable tiny shrub with tiny leaves. ▪ Can be used singly or massed as edging in borders or

in knot gardens. ▪ Blooms summer through frost. ▪ Flower colors range from white to pink to lavender. ▪ Protect from heavy frosts.


Daphne transatlantica 'Jim's Pride'

Jim's Pride Daphne

▪ To 3-4' tall and wide. ▪ Forms a fine-textured mound with grey green leaves. ▪ Especially long bloom season from spring to fall with

lots of white, sweetly fragrant flowers. ▪ One of the best garden daphnes available.

▪ USDA Zones 5a to 9b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Moderate water







Daphne odora

Winter Daphne

▪ To 4’ tall by 6’ wide. ▪ Daphnes are justly famous for their sweet fragrance. ▪ Medium to large, rounded, densely branched

evergreen shrub. ▪ Winter flowering begins with purple buds that open

to white, sweetly fragrant flowers. ▪ Protect from hot afteroon sun.

▪ USDA Zones 7a to 9b ▪ Part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Dicliptera suberecta

Hummingbird Plant

▪ To 2’ tall by 3’ wide. ▪ Mounding perennial with upright stems. ▪ Excellent foliage and texture, with silvery bluish-grey

leaves and stems. ▪ Blooms mid-summer thru fall, with long-lasting rich

coral tubular flower clusters. ▪ Dormant in winter but comes back strong in spring. ▪ Undemanding and reliable.


Dorycnium hirsutum

Hairy Canary Clover

▪ To 1-2’ tall and wide. ▪ Mounding sub-shrub with soft silvery-grey felted

foliage. ▪ Summer to fall blooming in 1½" wide clusters of white

pea-type flowers at branch ends. ▪ Late fall brings shiny red-brown seed pods. ▪ Can be a bit short-lived in the garden but sometimes

self-sows, or cut back to invigorate and promote new growth.

▪ Makes a great soft edging for pathways or scrambling over low rocks/walls.

▪ Irrigate only sparingly.

▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ Full sun ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water

Epilobium canum 'Silver Select'

Silver Select California Fuchsia

▪ To 2-3’ tall by 3’ wide. ▪ An excellent cultivar, forming wide masses from

underground rhizomes. ▪ Bright silvery-grey felty foliage on erect stems creates

a foil for other border plants and contrasts nicely with bright scarlet flowers.

▪ Late season bloom. ▪ Extremely attractive to hummingbirds.

▪ USDA Zones 7b to 10b ▪ Full sun ▪ Perennial ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Epilobium canum ssp. garrettii (Syn. Zauschneria)

Garrett’s Firechalice

▪ To 12” high by 3-4’ wide. ▪ Hardiest of the California Fuchsias. ▪ Takes drought, heat and poor soil, but grows more

robustly with better conditions. ▪ Late summer bloom when other plants are

languishing. ▪ Bright orange-red tubular flowers. ▪ A favorite of hummingbirds.








Erica carnea 'Springwood Pink'

Springwood Pink Heath

▪ To 10” tall by 20” wide. ▪ Diminuitive evergreen shrub with rich green needle-

like foliage. ▪ Blooms in winter to early spring (January-April) with

profuse urn-shaped pink flowers. ▪ A wonderful addition to the winter garden.

▪ USDA Zones 5a to 9b ▪ Full sun ▪ Shrub ▪ Moderate water

Eriogonum fasciculatum

California Buckwheat

▪ To 2-3' tall and wide. ▪ Rounded, mounding form. ▪ Blooms April-September. ▪ The flowers emerge cream-colored, then turn pink

and then to rust as they dry. ▪ Helpful for erosion control and tolerant of the worst

soils. ▪ Very attractive to butterflies and bees. ▪ California native.

▪ USDA Zones 7a to 11 ▪ Full sun ▪ Perennial ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Eriogonum umbellatum

Sulphur Flower Buckwheat

▪ To 18” tall and 4' wide. ▪ Forms low basal rosettes of deep green leaves with

woolly white undersides. ▪ Blooms late spring to summer. ▪ 3" wide umbels of sulfur yellow flowers on leafless

stalks fade to red or orange for continued interest. ▪ Native to the West Coast.

▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b ▪ Full sun to mostly shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Erysimum 'Pastel Patchwork'

Pastel Patchwork Wallflower

▪ To 2’ tall and wide. ▪ Upright stems with deep green leaves. ▪ Seemingly endless bloom of multi-colored flowers

ranging from cream to lemon, tangerine, & soft pink. ▪ Peak bloom from mid-spring to mid-summer. ▪ Spicily fragrant flowers, excellent for cutting. ▪ Prune back in late summer to keep the plant from

becoming too woody.


Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'

White Variegated Winter Creeper

▪ To 3-5’ tall over time. ▪ A variegated, shrubby form of winter creeper with a

densely branched and spreading habit. ▪ Glossy foliage of rounded deep emerald green leaves

(to 1¾” diameter) with irregular but attractive creamy white margins.

▪ Leaf margins acquire pink tones as winter approaches. ▪ Floral display inconspicuous.

▪ USDA Zones 4a to 8b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Moderate water







Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii

Mediterranean Spurge

▪ To 4’ tall and wide. ▪ Forms a broad dome of thick upright stems packed

with narrow blue-green leaves. ▪ Blooms late winter to early spring, with prolific

chartreuse flower clusters at the end of each stem. ▪ Remove spent flowering stalks at the base. ▪ Unfussy and long-lived.

▪ USDA Zones 6b to 10b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Euphorbia x martinii

Martin's Spurge

▪ To 2’ tall and 3’ wide. ▪ Deep green leaves form a dense rounded mound. ▪ Striking spring bloom yields masses of chartreuse

flowers with reddish-purple centers. ▪ Great container or border plant.


Felicia aethiopica 'Tight & Tidy'

Blue Marguerite

▪ To 18" tall by 30" wide. ▪ An improved form of Blue Marguerite Daisy. ▪ Makes a lovely, well-behaved evergreen groundcover. ▪ Spring blooming that may extend all the way into fall

with deadheading. ▪ Rich blue daisies.

▪ USDA Zones 4a to 11 ▪ Full sun ▪ Perennial ▪ Low to moderate water

Felicia echinata

Dune Daisy

▪ To 2' tall and wide. ▪ South African native with interesting tiny green leaves

along multi-branching upright stems. ▪ Lilac blue daisies top the stems.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 10b ▪ Full sun ▪ Perennial ▪ Low to moderate water

Fremontodendron californicum subsp. decumbens

Dwarf Flannel Bush

▪ To 3' tall and 6' wide. ▪ The most garden tolerant of Flannel Bushes, this one

has a low spreading form. ▪ 2” apricot flowers. ▪ Hairs cover the plant and can be irritating, so plant

where casual contact is unlikely. ▪ A California native and endangered species.

▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11 ▪ Full sun ▪ Shrub ▪ Very low water (WUCOLS)

Fuchsia glazioviana

Fuchsia

▪ From 18" to 10-12' tall and 6' or more wide. ▪ Open shrubby form. ▪ Shoots can grow very tall with support, finding their

way "through" other plants. ▪ Blooms profusely spring to fall. ▪ Typical fuchsia flowers in a narrow and elegant pink &

purple presentation. ▪ This variety is considered mite resistant.

▪ USDA Zones 9b to 11 ▪ Part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Galium odoratum

Sweet Woodruff

▪ To 12” tall and 24” wide. ▪ An ideal groundcover for moist, shady areas. ▪ Weed-choking. ▪ Vanilla-like fragrance. ▪ Spring-blooming with tiny white star-like flowers that

are fragrant as well.

▪ USDA Zones 5a to 8b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Groundcover ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)







Gaura lindheimeri

White Gaura

▪ To 4' high and 3' wide. ▪ Graceful, upright, willowy appearance and long

blooming period in summer. ▪ A rounded form with slender, leafy stems. ▪ White summer flowers opening from pink buds have a

delicate, butterfly-like effect. ▪ Give plants a shearing annually to keep tidy. ▪ May reseed.


Gaura lindheimeri (pink form)

Pink Gaura

▪ To 4' high and 3' wide. ▪ Graceful, upright, willowy appearance and long

blooming period in summer. ▪ A rounded form with slender, leafy stems. ▪ Pink summer flowers have a delicate, butterfly-like

effect. ▪ Give plants a shearing annually to keep tidy. ▪ May reseed.


Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety'

Bigroot Geranium

▪ To 2' tall and 15” wide. ▪ Soft, mounding habit with typical deeply divided and

lobed geranium foliage. ▪ Spring to early summer blooming. ▪ Light pink flowers. ▪ A garden favorite for edging perennial beds or

planting under shrubs. ▪ Also valued as a fragrant groundcover in dry, bright

shade.

▪ USDA Zones 4a to 9b ▪ Full sun to mostly shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Low to moderate water

Graptopetalum paraguayense

Ghost Plant

▪ To 1' tall with rosettes to 6" across. ▪ Spreads slowly to form colonies. ▪ Tough, silvery purple succulent from the mountains of

Paraguay. ▪ Very attractive spilling over pots or planters. ▪ Spring blooming. ▪ White flowers with small red speckles.

▪ USDA Zones 8b to 11 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Succulent ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Grevillea lanigera 'Coastal Gem'

Coastal Gem Wooly Grevillea

▪ To 18” tall and 6' wide. ▪ An excellent, low-maintenance ground cover. ▪ Lax stems are covered with furry, grey-green leaves. ▪ Blooms abundantly from winter to late spring with

tight clusters of pinkish-red to cream spidery flowers

▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ Full sun ▪ Groundcover ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Grevillea rosmarinifolia

Rosemary Grevillea

▪ To 3-8' tall and wide. ▪ Rosemary-like foliage and rose-colored, pendant

flowers. ▪ Profuse bloomer fall and winter, with scattered

blooms throughout the year. ▪ Attractive to birds and butterflies.

▪ USDA Zones 8b to 11 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)







Haworthia sp.

Haworthia

▪ Grows 6-9" tall. ▪ Densely clumped succulent plants, many resembling

minature aloes. ▪ Fleshy leaves white-speckled, plain green, or slightly

reddish. ▪ Flaring tubular flowers borne on long spikes above the

foliage in light colors of grayish white, white, or pinkish white.

▪ USDA Zones 9b to 11 ▪ Part shade ▪ Succulent ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Helichrysum italicum

Curry Plant

▪ To 2' tall and wide. ▪ A picture in silver and gold. ▪ Attractive silvery white foliage of long, thin leaves. ▪ Small yellow flower clusters atop long wiry stems. ▪ Fragrance is similar to the spices in curry, hence the

name curry plant, but is not a culinary variety. ▪ Essential oil is alleged to have therapeutic benefits.

▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ Full sun ▪ Perennial ▪ Low water

Helleborus argutifolius

Corsican Hellebore

▪ To 2-3' tall and wide. ▪ Architectural mounds of dark grey-green, deeply

lobed and toothed basal foliage. ▪ Winter-blooming, with long-lasting, luminous pale

green flowers to brighten the scene. ▪ A UC Arboretum All Star plant.

▪ USDA Zones 6a to 9b ▪ Part shade to mostly shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Hermannia hyssopifolia

Eight-day Healing Bush

▪ To 2-3' tall and wide. ▪ A South African native. ▪ Upright to rounded form with slightly hairy leaves and

purplish to reddish stems. ▪ Blooms August-October, bearing loose clusters of

cream to pale yellow flowers shaped like ruffled balloons.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Moderate water

Hesperaloe parviflora

Red Yucca

▪ To 3' tall, slowly expanding to 5' wide. ▪ Very frost hardy for a succulent. ▪ Dense basal clumps of long, arching, blue green leaves

with deep grooves and toothed edges. ▪ Blooms in late summer with fragrant, red to salmon-

pink flowers on tall stalks above the foliage. ▪ Attractive to hummingbirds.

▪ USDA Zones 6a to 11 ▪ Full sun ▪ Succulent ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Toyon

▪ To 8' tall and 5' wide, much larger with ideal conditions and great age.

▪ Can be left as a shrub or trained up into a small tree. ▪ Smooth gray bark, with leathery toothed leaves. ▪ Blooms late spring to early summer. ▪ Small white, mildly fragrant flowers. ▪ Small bright red winter berries are attractive to birds. ▪ A good screen or specimen plant.

▪ USDA Zones 7 to 10 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)







Heterotheca villosa

California Golden Aster

▪ To 1' tall and 3' wide. ▪ California native. ▪ Forms low mats of fuzzy evergreen foliage. ▪ Blooms summer to fall with bright yellow daisies. ▪ Shear back after blooming to maintain a neat

appearance. ▪ Best in sunny sites with dryish conditions.

▪ USDA Zones 8 to 10 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Heuchera sp.

Coral Bells

▪ Foliage to 6", flower spikes to 18". ▪ Forms attractive basal clusters of foliage with bright

green rounded leaves. ▪ Blooms late spring with open clusters of bright to

coral pink bell-shaped flowers dangling above the foliage on tall wiry stems.

▪ Wonderful lining a patheway, stunning in mass plantings.

▪ Attracts pollinators, including hummingbirds.

▪ USDA Zones 4 to 9 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Hibbertia aspera

Rough Guinea-flower

▪ To 18-24” tall and 3-5' wide. ▪ Mounding, arching growth with small dark green

glossy leaves. ▪ Blooms in spring and summer with stunning bright

yellow flowers. ▪ Can be grown as groundcover.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Frost tender shrub ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Hypericum moserianum

St. John's Wort

▪ To 3' tall and wide. ▪ Mounding growth can be cut back in early spring. ▪ Sunny yellow flowers. ▪ Can be grown under trees or on hillsides prone to

erosion. ▪ Attracts birds and butterflies.


Iochroma coccinea

Red Bells

▪ To 8' tall and wide, but best when pruned to encourage bloom.

▪ A very tropical-looking large shrub/tree. ▪ Blooms spring through fall with attractive clusters of

dangling tubular orange-red flowers. ▪ Protect from hot afternoon sun in summer and frosts

in winter. ▪ All parts of this plant are poisonous.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Moderate water

Jasminum parkeri

Dwarf Jasmine

▪ To 2' tall by 3' wide after 10 years. ▪ A charming diminuitive shrub. ▪ Tightly mounding growth covered with fragrant

yellow flowers in early summer. ▪ Decorative small black berries in fall. ▪ Dense habit makes it a good fit for rock gardens or

short hedges.

▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Deciduous shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)







Justicia brandegeana

Shrimp Plant

▪ To 3-4' tall and wide. ▪ Upright & sprawling, becoming full & dense with age. ▪ Bracts shaped like shrimp in rosy pink to salmon

surround the tiny white flowers. ▪ Fast growing yet does well with heavy pruning. ▪ Excellent in containers. ▪ Best in frost-free areas.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Kalanchoe sp.

Kalanchoe

▪ To 12” tall and wide. ▪ An orange-flowered succulent from Madagascar with

a long bloom period. ▪ Very cold sensitive but can be grown indoors.

▪ USDA Zones 10a to 12 ▪ Full sun to mostly shade ▪ Succulent ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Lampranthus 'Pink Kaboom'

Trailing Ice Plant

▪ To 2' tall by 3' wide. ▪ An unassuming evergreen mound until completely

smothered by flowers in March. ▪ Blooms are a vivid purple-magenta. ▪ Very low care. ▪ To 2’ tall and 3’ wide.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 10b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Succulent ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Lampranthus spectabilis

Trailing Ice Plant

▪ Spreading and up to 12" tall, typically shorter. ▪ A stunning display in spring, smothered in 2" daisy-

like flowers. ▪ Colors rangefrom pink to red to magenta to purple,

with pale yellow centers. ▪ Wiry stems with small blue-green finger-like leaves up

to 3 “ long. ▪ Spreads vigorously to create an attractive carpet, but

easily controlled.

▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Succulent ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Lantana sp.

Common Lantana

▪ Up to 6' by 6', depending on variety. ▪ Native to tropical America. ▪ Bloom in tight clusters of tiny flowers resembling

minature bouquets. ▪ Flowering nearly continuous in warm weather and

frost-free regions. ▪ Color range is red, pink, orange, yellow and white. ▪ Some selections are solid color, whereas others have

multi-colored clusters. ▪ Highly attractive to hungry butterflies. ▪ Prune to shape & control size.








Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso'

Grosso Lavender

▪ To 3' by 3'. ▪ Lavenders are much loved staples of borders and herb

gardens. ▪ Grosso is known for exceptional fragrance, supplying

its oils to the perfume and cosmetic industries. ▪ Dark lavender flowers on exceptionally long stems

work well for cutting and drying, holding their character for quite a long time.

▪ Very attractive to bees.


Lavandula angustifolia 'Lady'

Lady English Lavender

▪ To 1' tall and wide. ▪ Dwarf selection producing a dense, compact mound

of gray-green foliage. ▪ In late spring-summer, bears loose clusters of soft

lavender flower spikes. ▪ Great cut flower, either fresh or for drying.

▪ USDA Zones 5 to 9 ▪ Full sun ▪ Perennial ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Lavandula dentata

French Lavender

▪ To 3' tall and 4' wide. ▪ Woody, erect branches are clothed in bright green,

narrow, toothed leaves. ▪ Flowers profusely in spring with deep lavender flowers

on a tall stem. ▪ Attracts butterflies and bees.


Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence'

Provence Lavender

▪ To 3' by 3'. ▪ Vigorous plant tolerant of warm humid summers. ▪ Known for intense fragrance, performs well in dry

climates. ▪ Grows quickly and can be used as a short aromatic

hedge for borders or knot gardens. ▪ Takes well to pruning when young. ▪ Blooms profusely in mid-late summer. ▪ Unsuitable for oil production but flowers are excellent

dried for sachets. ▪ Can be used in cooking.


Lavandula angustifolia (Syn: L. officinalis)

English Lavender

▪ To 3' tall and 5' wide. ▪ A fragrant mounding plant. ▪ Flowers profusely in spring with deep lavender flowers

on a tall stem - can be dried for lasting bouquets. ▪ Attracts butterflies and bees.


Lavandula pinnata

Fernleaf Lavender

▪ To 2' tall and 4' wide. ▪ Sometimes called Fern Leaf Lavender because of its

unique leaf structure. ▪ Flower stalks grow to 3' before creating a spectacular

show. ▪ Does not tolerate frost.

▪ USDA Zones 10 to 11 ▪ Full sun ▪ Perennial ▪ Low water







Lavandula stoechas

Spanish Lavender

▪ Bushy form to about 2' tall by 3' wide. ▪ Grey-green foliage contrasts nicely with rosy-lavender

pinecone-shaped flower spikes. ▪ Purple bracts at the top look a bit like rabbit ears.


Leonotis leonurus

Lion’s Tail

▪ To 4-6' tall and 3-4' wide. ▪ A native of South Africa with whorls of fuzzy bright

orange flowers mid-summer thru fall. ▪ Attractive to hummingbirds. ▪ Excellent as a cut flower. ▪ Prune back to keep tidy. ▪ Needs sun and dry well-drained soil.


Lepechinia hastata

Mexican Pitcher Sage

▪ To 4' or more tall. ▪ Blooms much of the year with spikes of vibrant

magenta flowers. ▪ Aromatic sweetly-scented foliage with soft arrow-

shaped grey-green leaves. ▪ Drought and deer resistant. ▪ Hummingbird and bee magnet.


Leucophyta brownii

Cushion Bush

▪ To 2' tall and 4' wide. ▪ Small evergreen shrub with wiry or thread-like foliage

covered by white, wooly hairs grows in a dense, rounded mound.

▪ Covered with very pale yellow blooms in late spring and summer.

▪ Great in flower arrangements.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Full sun ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water

Lychnis coronaria

Rose Campion

▪ To 2' tall and 18” wide. ▪ Attractive silvery white woolly foliage. ▪ 1” bright magenta flowers are stunning against the

light foliage. ▪ Self sows to form large colonies, but easily removed.

▪ USDA Zones 3a to 10b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Melianthus major

Honey Bush

▪ To 4-6' tall and 3-7' wide. ▪ A fast-growing and arresting garden sight. ▪ Big (up to 18") blue-silver leaves are dramatically

divided and toothed. ▪ Huge panicles of maroon flowers drip nectar in

summer. ▪ Deciduous in a cold winter but regrows quickly.


Mimulus 'Eleanor'

Eleanor Monkeyflower

▪ To 3' tall and wide. ▪ A long-lived, durable shrub. ▪ Summer-long bloom. ▪ Tons of pale gold flowers edged with white. ▪ Cut back to 8” after flowering for rebloom.

▪ USDA Zones 9b to 10b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)







Miscanthus sinensis

Chinese Silver Grass

▪ To 7' tall and 5' wide. ▪ An elegant cultivar. ▪ The long grassy foliage is green with narrow creamy

white margins. ▪ Deciduous & turns an attractive buff color in winter. ▪ Rarely self-sows.

▪ USDA Zones 5a to 9b ▪ Full sun ▪ Ornamental grass ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Muhlenbergia capillaris

Pink Muhly Grass

▪ To 2' tall and 2' wide with taller flowering spikes. ▪ A clumping ornamental grass with narrow blue-green

foliage. ▪ Flower spikes emerge in late summer, with the

inflorescences hovering like a pink cloud above the foliage.

▪ Flowers hold over a long period, aging to a light buff color.

▪ USDA Zones 6b to 10b ▪ Full sun ▪ Ornamental grass ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud'

White Cloud Muhly Grass

▪ Clumps to 2-3' tall and wide. ▪ Narrow blue-green foliage. ▪ In fall, flowering stems rise another foot or more

above the foliage. ▪ Inflorescences are an airy mass of ivory-white flowers

that can persist through winter depending on climate and weather.

▪ This cultivar is slightly larger and more upright than the straight species and blooms a bit later.

▪ USDA Zones 7 to 10 ▪ Full sun ▪ Ornamental grass ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Muhlenbergia lindheimeri

Lindheimer's Muhly

▪ To 3-5' tall and wide. ▪ Stunning clump-forming grass with bluish foliage. ▪ From fall to winter, upright flower stalks emerge well

above the foliage. ▪ The feathery inflorescences are purple at first,

maturing to silvery grey.

▪ USDA Zones 7a to 11 ▪ Full sun ▪ Ornamental grass ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Nepeta sp.

Catmint

▪ Varies by species from 1' to 3-4' tall and wide. ▪ Catmints are prolific flowering perennials, with about

250 species that have varying attractiveness to cats. ▪ Bloom heavily in the early summer. ▪ Colors range from deep purple, blue, and pink to soft

light shades of the same colors.


Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low'

Walker’s Low Catmint

▪ To 2' tall and 3' wide. ▪ An arching & mounding form with heart-shaped grey-

green foliage. ▪ Blooms profusely in the warmer months, with rich

blue-mauve flowers held in whorls on slender stems. ▪ Cut back any time to keep neat. ▪ Fresh foliage will appear quickly. ▪ Quite tolerant of dry soils and exposure.








Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'

Six Hills Giant Catmint

▪ Arching form to 18-24" tall, or taller if staked. ▪ Gray-green, aromatic foliage. ▪ Blooms early- through mid-summer with loads of

small periwinkle blue flowers. ▪ Deadhead to prolong bloom.


Nepeta x faassenii

Catmint

▪ To 1-2' tall and wide. ▪ A densely mounding form with heart-shaped grey-

green foliage. ▪ Blooms profusely through the warmer months, with

blue-mauve flowers held in whorls on slender stems. ▪ Cut back any time to keep neat. ▪ Fresh foliage will appear quickly.


Olea europaea 'Arbequina'

Arbequina Olive Tree

▪ To 15' tall. ▪ Spanish evergreen tree with a weeping shape and

highly aromatic, small symmetrical fruit. ▪ Moderately vigorous. ▪ Mainly used for oil but also tasty when prepared as a

table olive. ▪ Prefers alkaline soil.

▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11 ▪ Full sun ▪ Evergreen tree ▪ Very low water (WUCOLS)

Olea europaea 'Coratina'

Coratina Olive Tree

▪ To 30' tall and wide. ▪ Italian evergreen tree with spreading canopy. ▪ Moderately vigorous, the late-ripening fruits are

harvested fully ripe, with black tips, resulting in a fruity flavor with floral notes.

▪ Needs a compatible pollinator.


Olea europaea 'Sevillano'

Sevillano Olive Tree

▪ To 30' tall and wide. ▪ Spanish evergreen tree with small dark green leaves. ▪ A picturesque willow-like airy effect, developing an

open canopy and gnarled trunk with age. ▪ Very large fruit, popular as a canning or stuffing olive. ▪ A reliably self-fertile selection.


Oxalis peduncularis

Tree Oxalis

▪ To 12" tall. ▪ Upright mounding plant with arrow shaped leaves

and a short, stocky stem. ▪ Yellow flowers in summer. ▪ Allow to dry between waterings. ▪ Can look like a tiny tree.

▪ USDA Zones 7a to 10b ▪ Part shade to mostly shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Low water







Pavonia missionum

Red Mallow

▪ To 4-6' tall and wide. ▪ 2½" long dark green, slighly hairy, scalloped leaves. ▪ 1½” wide bright orange-red flowers with bright yellow

centers. ▪ Blooms late winter through summer. ▪ Works well in mixed borders or in a large pot. ▪ Attracts butterflies. ▪ Protect from hard frost.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Low to moderate water

Pelargonium citrosum

Mosquito Plant

▪ To 3' tall and 2' wide. ▪ Lemon-citrus scented foliage. ▪ Purplish flowers blushed pink from summer to fall. ▪ Despite the common name, rumors that mosquitoes

avoid this plant have proven false.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Full sun to mostly shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Pelargonium graveolens

Rose Geranium

▪ To 2' tall and wide. ▪ Spicy rose-scented foliage. ▪ Plant where you will rub against them, along a

walkway or at an entrance. ▪ Great plants for containers. ▪ Pinkish purple flowers summer to fall.


Pelargonium x hortorum

Garden Geranium (various colors)

▪ From 12-18" tall by 2' wide. ▪ Old-fashioned favorites that provide a long-season

display of showy, brightly-colored blooms on succulent fleshy stems.

▪ Easily propagated from cuttings.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Penstemon 'Garnet'

Garnet Beard Tongue

▪ To 3' tall and 2' wide. ▪ Fast growing, vigorous, sprawling and long-lived. ▪ Glossy rich green foliage with ruby colored stems. ▪ Bright garnet-colored tubular flowers appear June –

October. ▪ Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

▪ USDA Zones 7a to 9b ▪ Full sun ▪ Perennial ▪ Very low water

Penstemon 'Bev Jensen'

Bev Jensen Beard Tongue

▪ BIG flowered, very upright growing Beard Tongue - deep rose with white throats, delicately etched with burgundy.

▪ Plants are 2-3' tall with lush, mid- green foliage. ▪ Full sun, good soils, summer water - easy. ▪ One of the sturdiest cultivars, it will bloom through

summer and fall.

▪ USDA Zones 7 to 9 ▪ Full sun ▪ Perennial ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)







Penstemon eatonii

Firecracker Penstemon

▪ To 2' tall and 1' wide. ▪ Native to the Southwest & into California. ▪ Large, leathery leaves. ▪ Blooms late spring. ▪ Well-grown specimens make a real show of brilliant

red tubular flowers that live up to its common name. ▪ Very attractive to hummingbirds.


Penstemon gloxinioides 'Midnight'

Midnight Border Penstemon

▪ To 3' by 3'. ▪ Very durable and a prolific bloomer, July through

October. ▪ Deep purple blooms on tall spikes. ▪ Deadhead to maximize flowers and cut back hard in

spring just before new growth starts.


Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita BOP'

Margarita BOP Foothill Penstemon

▪ To 2' tall and 3' wide. ▪ Shiny blue-green foliage. ▪ Blue flowers emerge almost continuously and stay

blue in cooler weather, fade to purple in hotter areas. ▪ Likes good drainage. ▪ Nice in border or rock gardens.


Penstemon spp.

Border Penstemon

▪ To 3' by 3'. ▪ Popular garden ornamentals whose common name,

Beardtongue, refers to the bearded staminode found in most species.

▪ Flowers are typically tubular or funnel shaped with a wide color range: white, yellow (rare), blue, violet, purple, pink, magenta, and red.

▪ Many pollinators, including bees, wasps, moths, butterflies, flies, and hummingbirds.

▪ An interesting genus to examine in its wide-ranging native habitats.

▪ USDA Zones 8b to 11 ▪ Full sun ▪ Perennial ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Persicaria virginiana cv.

Virginia Knotweed

▪ To 18-24” tall and wide. ▪ Arresting foliage, featuring attractive rounded leaves

in variegated cream, green, pink and brown. ▪ A great addition to border plantings with a slowly

spreading habit.

▪ USDA Zones 5a to 9b ▪ Part shade to mostly shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Moderate water

Philadelphus coronarius

Mock Orange

▪ To 12' tall and wide. ▪ A old favorite, fast-growing flowering shrub. ▪ White spring blooms with an orange-blossom

fragrance. ▪ Needs some shade in hotter areas. ▪ Deciduous.

▪ USDA Zones 4 to 8 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Deciduous shrub ▪ Moderate water







Philadelphus mexicanus 'Flore Plena'

Evergreen Mock Orange

▪ To 15' or maintain as a medium shrub. ▪ Old-fashioned heirloom plant with a sweet orange-

blossom fragrance. ▪ Blooms abundantly in spring, then intermittently thru

summer and fall. ▪ Cup-shaped creamy white double flowers. ▪ Prefers rich soil & good drainage.

▪ USDA Zones 9 to 11 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Phlomis fruticosa

Jerusalem Sage

▪ To 4' by 4'. ▪ Great year-round interest. ▪ Spreading form with long, textured grey-green foliage

and bright yellow whorled flowers. ▪ Heaviest bloom in summer, but seldom completely

out of bloom.

▪ USDA Zones 7a to 11 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Phlomis lanata

Woolly Jerusalem Sage

▪ To 2-3' high and spreading 3-4'. ▪ Small grey-green leaves, deeply veined and woolly. ▪ Yellow-orange flowers appear above the foliage in

whorls on short stems. ▪ Blooms mid-spring to summer. ▪ Nearly ever-blooming if old, faded stems are removed. ▪ Use in mixed border plantings and rock gardens.


Phlomis purpurea

Purple Jerusalem Sage

▪ Grows to 4-6' tall and 3' wide. ▪ Woolly grey-green leaves contrast with whorls of rosy-

lavender salvia-like blooms. ▪ Heaviest flowering in spring, with intermittent

blooms throughout the year. ▪ Needs well-drained sunny hot location. ▪ Prune to encourage compact growth. ▪ Deer resistant.


Phlox paniculata

Garden Phlox

▪ To 4' tall and 1½' wide. ▪ Upright, clump-forming perennial, native to the

eastern US. ▪ Showy, fragrant white flowers in summer. ▪ Good as a cut flower.

▪ USDA Zones 3a to 8b ▪ Full sun to mostly shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Moderate water

Plectranthus sp.

Spurflower

▪ To 2' tall. ▪ Shade lovers, plectranthus cultivars are popular

foliage plants with widely varying leaf colors. ▪ Generally small blooms in lavender shades. ▪ Great for pots and indoors too.

▪ USDA Zones 10a to 11 ▪ Part shade to mostly shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Plectranthus saccatus

Spurflower

▪ To 3' tall. ▪ A medium-sized, bushy shrub native to South Africa. ▪ Bright green leaves and lavender blue spur flowers

summer to fall. ▪ Tip to keep bushy and prune back hard in mid winter.

▪ USDA Zones 9b to 11 ▪ Part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Moderate water







Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterfly'

Sweet Pea Shrub

▪ To 3' tall and wide. ▪ A compact shrub with a rounded habit and gray-green

foliage. ▪ Blooms freely with bright magenta purple sweet-pea-

like flowers from spring through fall. ▪ Good cutting flower.


Portulacaria afra

Elephant Bush

▪ To 6' tall and 3' wide, prune to keep smaller. ▪ Bushy, jade plant-like succulent from Africa. ▪ Shiny green, round succulent leaves contrast with

brownish-burgundy stems. ▪ Upright, arching form. ▪ Excellent specimen plant for containers, in mixed

gardens, hanging baskets and bonsai indoors. ▪ Protect from heavy frost.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Succulent ▪ Very low water (WUCOLS)

Potentilla sp.

Slender Cinquefoil

▪ To 1½' tall and wide. ▪ West coast native that grows in meadows, open

forests and roadsides, at low to alpine elevations. ▪ Five-petaled yellow flowers on stems rising above the

foliage in mid summer.

▪ USDA Zones 5a to 10 ▪ Full sun ▪ Perennial ▪ Moderate water

Ribes malvaceum

Pink Chapparal Currant

▪ To 6' tall and wide. ▪ Fragrant, wrinkly green leaves - one leaf will add a

distinct twist to your peppermint tea. ▪ Fragrant pink flower clusters appear fall through early

spring, attract hummingbirds. ▪ Produces small edible currants favored by birds. ▪ Summer dormant. ▪ Attractive peeling bark when plant is bare.

▪ USDA Zones 7a to 10b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Summer dormant shrub ▪ Very low water (WUCOLS)

Ribes sanguineum (pink form)

Pink Flowering Currant

▪ To 10' tall by 5' wide. ▪ California native with upright arching stems. ▪ Fragrant flowers hang down in dense clusters. ▪ Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and birds.

▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Deciduous shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Ribes sanguineum (red form)

Red Flowering Currant

▪ To 10' tall by 5' wide. ▪ California native with upright arching stems. ▪ Fragrant flowers hang down in dense clusters. ▪ Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and birds.

▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b ▪ Full sun to mostly shade ▪ Deciduous shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Rosa californica

California Wildrose

▪ To 6' tall and 10' wide. ▪ This California native deciduous shrub can be used as

an informal spiny hedge. ▪ Forms a dense thicket from suckering roots. ▪ Pink late spring flowers with wonderful fragrance. ▪ Brightly colored fruits attractive to birds. ▪ Adapts to heavy clay soil. ▪ Disease-resistant.

▪ USDA Zones 5a to 11 ▪ Full sun to mostly shade ▪ Deciduous shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)







Rosmarinus cv.

Rosemary (upright and creeping)

▪ Rosemarys range from low groundcovers to tall upright shrubs.

▪ Culinary herb as well as a beautiful ornamental Evergreen, very aromatic, needle-like leaves.

▪ Attractive to bees and butterflies.


Rosmarinus cv.

Rosemary (upright pink)

▪ To 2-4' tall and 2' wide. ▪ Can be trimmed to any size. ▪ A very upright form whose leaves are equally perfect

for herbal cooking or potpourri. ▪ Attractive lavender/pink flowers in late winter and

early spring make a great contrast to the usual blue rosemary flower.


Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'

Tuscan Blue Rosemary

▪ To 6' tall by 2-4' wide. ▪ Bears a profusion of deep blue flowers, heaviest in

mid-spring, and scattered throughout the year. ▪ Highly fragrant foliage. ▪ An upright to spreading habit, its relatively narrow

form can be used as hedging. ▪ Makes an excellent addition to the culinary garden or

in containers. ▪ Best in full sun.


Rosmarinus officinalis var. prostratus

Creeping Rosemary

▪ 6-12" tall and spreading. ▪ A hardy, fast-growing evergreen shrub, this rosemary

has a prostrate habit with attractive flowers and fragrance.

▪ Dark green needle-like leaves rich in aromatic oils. ▪ Commonly used as a culinary herb, loved for its strong

pine-like flavor and fragrance. ▪ Ideal for a rock garden or the top of a dry wall. ▪ Excellent groundcover.


Rosmarinus officinalis 'Haifa'

Haifa Rosemary

▪ To only 6” tall and 2' wide, this rosemary has pale blue flowers and green foliage.

▪ Trailing growth habit makes it ideal in small pots and hanging baskets.


Rubus calycinoides

Creeping Raspberry

▪ To only 3” tall and 4' wide. ▪ A dense, evergreen, weed-suppressing mat of deep

green, pebbly, leathery leaves - rooting along the stems to spread.

▪ Small white flowers appear in summer, often concealed by the dense foliage.

▪ Some fall color, accompanied by small red, edible berries.

▪ USDA Zones 6a to 10b ▪ Full sun to mostly shade ▪ Groundcover ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)







Ruellia brittoniana

Mexican Petunia

▪ To 3-4' tall, spreading underground. ▪ Upright stems with dark purple-green foliage that

provides striking contrast with the blue-purple trumpet shaped flowers.

▪ Individual flowers only last for a day, but the plant blooms throughout the summer.

▪ Give it plenty of room or grow in pots to contain its spreading roots.

▪ Deadhead to avoid excessive reseeding.


Salvia 'Bee's Bliss'

Bee’s Bliss Sage

▪ To 2' tall by 6-8' wide. ▪ Forms a broad mound of gray-green foliage. ▪ Works well as a groundcover on dry slopes or in hot,

sunny beds. ▪ Lavender flowers, attractive to many pollinators in

spring. ▪ Like many salvias, it dislikes wet roots and needs good

drainage.


Salvia brandegeei

Brandegee’s Sage

▪ To 3' tall. ▪ Likes full sun, dry conditions, and will grow in sandy

or clay soil. ▪ Rare plant native to the canyons of Santa Rosa Island. ▪ April and May bring spikes of lavender blue flowers. ▪ Very fragrant.


Salvia cacaliifolia

Guatemala Blue Sage

▪ Up to 4' and spreading. ▪ Brilliant blue flowers held 1-2’ above pretty triangular

leaves. ▪ Can slowly fill a large area, especially with damp yet

well-drained soil. ▪ An understory plant, it needs shade in hot areas. ▪ Prune in spring to promote bushiness.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 10b ▪ Part shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Salvia canariensis

Canary Island Sage

▪ A big sage, to 6' by 5'. ▪ Native to the Canary Islands. ▪ An overall silvery white appearance due to its dense

felting. ▪ Sends up tall, straight stems covered with arrow-

shaped leaves. ▪ Blooms summer to frost with spikes of bi-colored

flowers, violet and red. ▪ Loved by butterflies and hummingbirds. ▪ Cut back hard in winter.








Salvia chamaedryoides

Blue Sage

▪ Spreading to 3' wide by 2' high. ▪ Small, silvery leaves contrast with intensely bright

blue flowers on many upright stems. ▪ Spreads slowly to form a small mound. ▪ Tolerant of light shade and modest drought.


Salvia chionophylla

Snowflake Sage, Silver Carpet Sage

▪ To 6” tall and 3' wide. ▪ This Mexican native has densely-felted, almost white

foliage with small lavender blue flowers. ▪ A trailing plant that spreads by rooting at its nodes,

creating a snow-like groundcover. ▪ Also attractive cascading in a hanging basket.


Salvia clevelandii

Cleveland Sage

▪ To 3' by 3'. ▪ One of the best California native sages. ▪ With its aromatic foliage, it blooms in May & June. ▪ Upright rounded form with spikes of tubular lavender

flowers held in distinct whorls. ▪ A hummingbird magnet. ▪ Outstanding filler in a dry garden and can provide a

tough backbone for dry, difficult sites.


Salvia dorisiana

Fruit Scented Sage

▪ To 3-5' tall and wide. ▪ Pretty heart-shaped, lime-green felted leaves have a

strong, fruity scent. ▪ An excellent plant for herbal teas, potpourri, etc. ▪ Shocking pink flowers in early spring. ▪ Needs to be in a frost-free position, and best in some

humidity and afternoon shade. ▪ Protect from strong winds and pinch early in season

to keep bushy. ▪ A good greenhouse plant. ▪ Native to Honduras.

▪ USDA Zones 9a to 11 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Frost tender perennial ▪ Moderate water

Salvia elegans

Pineapple Sage

▪ A small, sub-shrub, to 3-5’ tall x 2-3’ wide. ▪ The light green fuzzy leaves smell like pineapple when

crushed. ▪ Eye-catching, bright red tubular flowers on terminal

spikes in late summer into autumn. ▪ Magnetically attractive to hummingbirds. ▪ Best in full to part sun with some summer water, it

goes dormant in a drought.








Salvia greggii

Red Autumn Sage

▪ To 2-3' by 2-3'. ▪ An exceptional bloomer. ▪ The well-shaped aromatic mounds of bright green

foliage are covered with brightly colored flowers. ▪ Excellent for hot, dry, sunny conditions. ▪ Can even be massed as a ground cover or used as a

small hedge.


Salvia involucrata

Roseleaf Sage

▪ To 6’ tall and 6’ across. ▪ A gorgeous sage bearing masses of fuzzy tubular

flowers in an intense rose-magenta, held on long reddish stems.

▪ A long and prolific bloomer that's highly attractive to hummingbirds.

▪ Large heart-shaped lime green leaves. ▪ Be sure to allow plenty of room for this big plant.

▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11 ▪ Full sun ▪ Perennial ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Salvia melissodora

Grape Scented Sage

▪ To 4-6' tall and wide. ▪ Fragrant foliage and flowers attract hummingbirds

and can be used for tea. ▪ Lovely lavender-blue blooms on 6-8” spikes appear

spring to fall.

▪ USDA Zones 8b to 11 ▪ Full sun ▪ Perennial ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Salvia mellifera

Black Sage

▪ From 3' to 6' tall. ▪ Native of the San Jose Baja area. ▪ Likes sun, well-drained semi-dry soil, very drought

tolerant and deer resistant. ▪ Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. ▪ Foliage has a very pleasing fragrance. ▪ Bears whorls of light blue to white flowers along the

stems from March to July.


Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'

Small-leaved Sage

▪ To 3' by 3'. ▪ Spikes of white flowers, trimmed in red, create a

bright, cheerful spot in the garden. ▪ Flowers summer through fall. ▪ Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. ▪ Pruning hard in late winter will encourage vigorous

growth & continuous blooming in the spring.

▪ USDA Zones 7 to 9 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Low water







Salvia nemorosa

Woodland Sage

▪ To a height of 18-24". ▪ A clump-forming, compact salvia. ▪ Features deep violet-blue flowers on dense, upright

spikes that rise above the gray-green foliage in early summer.

▪ Excellent fresh cut flower. ▪ A mint family member, slightly aromatic when

crushed. ▪ Attractive to bees and butterflies.


Salvia scabra

Coastal Sage

▪ To 18” tall and wide. ▪ Medium green serrated leaves have roughly pebbled

surface. ▪ Many 1” tubular, pale purple-pink flowers along long

stems. ▪ Attractive in borders.

▪ USDA Zones 9 to 11 ▪ Part shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Salvia spathacea

Hummingbird Sage

▪ To 3' tall and wide. ▪ One of California's lovliest native perennials. ▪ Forms a patch of bright green arrow shaped leaves

over time. ▪ Magenta flowers on 1-2' spikes spring through

summer.


Santolina chamaecyparissus

Lavender Cotton

▪ To 2' tall and 4' wide. ▪ Evergreen shrub that forms a low, dense mound of

silvery gray-green foliage. ▪ Aromatic when crushed. ▪ In summer, yellow flowers appear on new growth. ▪ Pruning after flowering is recommended. ▪ Does well in poor soils. ▪ A good companion in mixed borders.


Satureja douglasii

Yerba Buena

▪ Spreading to 3' across. ▪ Wonderfully fragrant groundcover. ▪ Not aggressive, the stems trail along the ground rather

than spreading underground. ▪ Not bothered by deer. ▪ Good choice for trailing over a wall or in a hanging

basket. ▪ California native.

▪ USDA Zones 7a to 10b ▪ Part shade ▪ Groundcover ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Satureja repens

Dwarf Creeping Winter Savory

▪ To 6” tall and 2' wide. ▪ A fast growing, drought tolerant ground cover. ▪ White flowers in summer. ▪ Excellent culinary savory.

▪ USDA Zones 6a to 8b ▪ Full sun ▪ Groundcover ▪ Low water







Sedum burrito

Burro's Tail Sedum

▪ Trailing stems up to 3'. ▪ Great hanging plant but needs protection from severe

frost or extreme sun. ▪ Long trailing stems bear plump densely-packed leaves. ▪ Pink flowers bloom in the summer. ▪ Great container plant or as a groundcover in a

protected area.


Sedum praealtum 'Cristata'

Green Cockscomb

▪ To 2-3' tall. ▪ An cockscomb leaf arrangement makes this succulent

special and intriguing. ▪ Showy yellow flowers in summer. ▪ Suitable for containers or indoor. ▪ Protect from frost.


Sedum telephium 'Autumn Joy'

Upright Stonecrop

▪ Tidy clumps to 18" by 18". ▪ A reliable stonecrop that produces large flat flower

clusters that start out pink and deepen to a rosy rust in fall.

▪ Sturdy succulent stems support the flower clusters above fleshy blue-green foliage.

▪ An excellent nectar producer, very attractive to butterflies.

▪ Ever-popular, this is a durable and drought-tolerant perennial.

▪ USDA Zones 3a to 10b ▪ Full sun ▪ Succulent ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Senecio barbertonicus

Barberton Senecio

▪ To 6' tall and wide. ▪ An evergreen succulent bush, with fleshy, cylindrical,

light green leaves that point upwards along the branches.

▪ The flowers are yellow, up to 3" long and ½” in diameter.

▪ Great for the butterfly garden.

▪ USDA Zones 9b to 11 ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Succulent ▪ Low water

Sesleria 'Greenlee'

Greenlee Moor Grass

▪ To 1' tall and 2' wide. ▪ An evergreen, clumping, blue-green grass with pale

purple-tinged flowers spring and summer. ▪ Can be massed or used for accent plantings. ▪ Tolerates a wide range of conditions - wet to dry, sun

to shade.

▪ USDA Zones 4a to 9b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Ornamental grass ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Solanum umbelliferum

Blue Witch

▪ To 3' tall and wide. ▪ This California native shrub has attractive small grey-

green downy leaves. It may go summer deciduous. ▪ Bears 1" blue/lavender flowers with yellow centers and

blooms most of the year. ▪ Flowering followed by black non-edible berries.

▪ USDA Zones 9b to 11 ▪ Full sun to mostly shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)







Stachys albotomentosa

Hidalgo Stachys

▪ To 18” tall and wide. ▪ A sprawling evergreen perennial with fruity-scented

soft-gray foliage. ▪ 1-2' spikes of apricot-coral salvia-like flowers. ▪ Blooms summer thru fall.


Syringa 'Josée'

Josée Lilac

▪ A compact hybrid lilac shrub to 4-6’ tall and 5’ wide. ▪ Profuse and fragrant light-pink flowers bloom in

spring, often followed by a lighter bloom later in summer.

▪ Excellent disease resistance.

▪ USDA Zones 2a to 9a ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Deciduous shrub ▪ Moderate water

Teucrium chamaedrys

Wall Germander

▪ Low growing evergreen shrub (1-2' tall). ▪ Toothed deep green glossy leaves on this lovely plant. ▪ Unusually shaped beautiful pale pink to deep purple

flowers. ▪ Excellent as a short hedge, and often used in knot

gardens. ▪ Attracts beneficial insects and bees.


Teucrium cossonii

Fruity Germander

▪ To 6” tall and 2-4' wide. ▪ Forms a low, tight mass with tiny grey leaves that have

an herbal fragrance. ▪ Clusters of showy dark lavender flowers in summer. ▪ Excellent companion to rosemary and lavender.

▪ USDA Zones 7b to 10b ▪ Full sun ▪ Groundcover ▪ Very low water (WUCOLS)

Teucrium fruticans

Bush Germander

▪ Grows to 4-6'. ▪ Small gray-green leaves with a silvery cast on a twiggy

shrub with downy-white stems. ▪ It blooms from January to July with tiny lavender-blue

flowers, often buzzing with bees. ▪ Can get a bit rangy and leggy if unpruned, but takes

well to shearing and hedging.

▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Thymus vulgaris

Culinary Thyme

▪ To 6-8” tall & around 1’ wide. ▪ Low growing & evergreen. ▪ Light lavender blooms, borne in April or May, are

highly attractive to bees. ▪ It's very hard to kill thyme so long as you plant it in

sun & give it good drainage.


Ugni molinae

Chilean Guava

▪ To 6' tall and 3' wide. ▪ Handsome, densely leafy dark green foliage with

bronzy new growth. ▪ Pendulous bowl-shaped white flowers are fragrant,

and followed by aromatic, edible, dark red berries. ▪ Leave berries on till fall for best flavor. ▪ Easy in a large container, or as in informal hedge.

▪ USDA Zones 8a to 10a ▪ Full sun to mostly shade ▪ Shrub ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)







Veronica officinalis

Common Speedwell

▪ To 12” tall. ▪ An herbaceous perennial that has been used as a

medicinal for centuries. ▪ Ours has a magenta/purple flower.

▪ USDA Zones 4a to 7 ▪ Part shade ▪ Perennial ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Vigna caracalla

Caracalla Bean, Snail Flower

▪ Twining stems to 6'. ▪ White coiled buds borne in long racemes open to

reveal fragrant white and lavender corkscrew flowers. ▪ An unusual yet beautiful look, this plant blooms from

summer to fall. ▪ Flowers have a sweet fragrance.

▪ USDA Zones 9 to 10 ▪ Full sun ▪ Vine ▪ Moderate water

Vitex agnus-castus

Chaste Tree

▪ Grows 8-12’ tall & wide with aromatic deep green divided leaves.

▪ An excellent, long-lived shrub (or small tree) that creates a beautiful display of lavender-blue flower spikes mid- to late- summer.

▪ The fragrant 8-12” blooms attract pollinators. ▪ Can be coppiced (cut to the ground) each winter to

keep low and bushy, or prune into a multi-trunked tree.

▪ USDA Zones 4a to 10b ▪ Full sun ▪ Deciduous shrub or tree ▪ Low water (WUCOLS)

Weigela 'Variegata'

Variegated Weigela

▪ Up to 6' by 6'. ▪ Graceful, arching shrubs with masses of pink flowers. ▪ Green leaves edged with creamy white. ▪ Attractive to hummingbirds

▪ USDA Zones 4a to 9b ▪ Full sun to part shade ▪ Deciduous shrub ▪ Moderate water (WUCOLS)

Westringia cv.

Coast Rosemary (white)

▪ To 4-6' tall by 6-10' wide. ▪ Fast-growing, dense and upright, with slender gray-

green 1" long leaves. ▪ Clusters of attractive white flowers are produced

throughout the year.

▪ USDA Zones 8a to 11 ▪ Full sun ▪ Shrub ▪ Low water

Westringia cv.

Coast Rosemary (lavender blue)

▪ To 3' tall and wide. ▪ Compact form with slender gray-green 1" long leaves. ▪ Clusters of attractive bluish-lavender flowers in

spring. ▪ Will continue to bloom throughout the year,

especially closer to the coast. ▪ Leave natural or prune into a formal hedge.



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