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Cistus Nursery22711 NW Gillihan Road

Sauvie Island, OR 97231

503.621.2233 phone

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Fall 2019 Mail Order Catalog

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Aeschynanthus buxifolius$16 Gesneriaceae

Antirrhinum braun-blanquetii [red-leaved]$14

Arctostaphylos 'Pebbles'$15 Ericaceae

Arctostaphylos mendocinoensis SBH 12150b$16 Ericaceae

Arctostaphylos nevadensis SBH 12227$15

Arctostaphylos nortensis SBH 9444 - Nathan's Compactgray-blue, 3.5', Mt. Emily

$12

Arctostaphylos standfordiana 'Mills'$15 Ericaceae

Arctostaphylos stanfordiana SBH 9834$16 Ericaceae

Artemisia ludoviciana 'Deschutes Silver'$11 Asteraceae

artemisia mollenerii$11 Asteraceae


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Aspidistra attenuata BSWJ 377 attenuate cast iron plant$16 Asparagaceae

Aucuba sp. [Willis H.]$15 Garryaceae

berberis 'Lime Blow'$14 Berberidaceae

Camassia quamash small camas$12 Liliaceae

Choisya dumosa$15 Rutaceae

Cleyera japonica$16 Pentaphylacaceae

Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty'$12 Rosaceae

Cymbidium dayanum$22 Orchidaceae

Cymbidium ensifolium 'Green Top'$24 Orchidaceae

Fuchsia 'June Bride'$11 Onagraceae

garrya fremontii (flavescens influenced) SBH 10037$15 Ericaceae


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Hebe pinguifolia 'Pagei'$15 Plantaginaceae

Heimia salicifoliaA surprisingly handsome small deciduous shrub native from the Southern US to Argentina. Clear lemonyellow flowers cover the narrow leaves in summer. Extremely abuse resistant. Full to part sun. A littlesummer water. 3 to 4' feet.

$16 Lythraceae

Hemiboea subcapitata$14 Gesneriaceae

hesperoyucca whipplei$14 Asparagaceae

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Fuji Waterfall'$16 Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Halo'$12 Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea paniculata 'Yuki Gessno'$14 Hydrangeaceae

Lewisia 'Best of Sunset Seedlings'$11

lupinus lepidus / albifrons SBH 10562$11 Fabaceae

Mahonia sheridaniana 'Roy Lancaster'$14 Berberidaceae


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Melianthus villosus$12 Melianthaceae

Myrceugenia [ex suca [Mike Remmick]]radel 7 taza S +5000 ft

$14 Myrtaceae

Olearia fimbriata$15 Asteraceae

Ophiopogon 'Golden Zebra'$12 Liliaceae / Asparagaceae

Opuntia basilaris var. aurea 'Red Rocks'$15 Cactaceae

Opuntia fragilis (debreczyi) 'Nearly Famous'$12 Cactaceae

Oxalis tuberosa 'Cherry Red' Oca$9 Oxalidaceae

Pelargonium sp.frilly leaf with gold edge -- unknown even at Suncrest

$11 Geraniaceae

Philadelphus lewisii Lewis' mock orange$12 Hydrangeaceae

Philadelphus microphyllus$14 Hydrangeaceae

Podocarpus nivalis UCSC 75.44$14


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Podocarpus totara x nivalis UCSC 84.121$16 Podocarpaceae

Polygonatum odoratum - Suncrest$15

Prunus laurocerasus 'Marble Queen'Large very tough shrub for full sun to half shade. White flowers. Handsome evergreen foliage. You mighteven use it as a large hedging plant. Dependable and easy. 10 ft.

$16 Rosaceae

Rohdea japonica - a wide leaved form$18 Liliaceae

Rosa lucieae [wichuraiana]$14 Rosaceae

Santolina rosmarinifolia$15 asteraceae

Sedum oblanceolatum 10072atall/green

$7

sideritus syriaca$11 Lamiaceae

Styrax officinalis var. vivipara SBH 12127$17 styracaceae

Taxus baccata - golden spreading$15 Taxaceae


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Taxus baccata 'Minuet'This fastigiate & congested-leaved version of English Yew is perhaps a better plant for a modern smallgarden. Dark green leaves are an excellent backdrop for many other lighter leaved plants. Fine in a formalsituation or container. Full to part sun with normal water. Slow growing, to a very narrow 10' in a fair time.

$15 Taxaceae

Zauschneria 12289$13 Onagraceae

zauschneria californica 'Calistoga'$12 Onagraceae

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Justicia rizzinii firecracker flowerSemi-hardy, small, rounded 3-4 ft shrub with small,evergreen foliage and tubular winter flowers in scarletwith yellow tips. Best in sun to part shade in fertile soil with regular summer moisture. Very tolerant of heatand humidity. Excellent in a container. Definitely worth the trouble to take cuttings to overwinter or lift andstore inside. Frost hardy to 30F, USDA zone 10.

$12 Acanthaceae

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Hemerocallis 'Secured Borders' daylilyA stunning, variegated daylily, the grassy leaves appearing in spring with a narrow, green center on a whitefield, the result of careful breeding over many years by Sybil and Walter Przypek of Virginia. Plants are small,to 12" tall in clumps growing to 18" wide. Into summer yellow flowers appear above the foliage which hasturned to green in the warm weather. A lovely plant and a collector's dream. For full to part sun with regularsummer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 3.

$16 Xanthorrhoeaceae


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Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'This super-cute hosta is a mutation of H. ‘Blue Cadet’, proving that sometimes a little mutation is good. Inthis form small silver-blue leaves, slightly rolled at the edges, form rounded clumps, to 8" tall x 1 ft wide,topped in early summer with short, sweet spikes of lavender flowers. Best in light shade to shade where thesoil is rich and summer water is regularly supplied. Frost hardy to -40F, USDA zones 3.

$16 Liliaceae / Asparagaceae

Hosta 'Halcyon'An all-time favorite of the blue foliaged hostas, this one forms a 2ft wide clump of 15” tall, rounded leaves,pointed when young. Holding its color well, it is a vigorous grower and durable, sending up beautiful blue-lavender flowers in summer. For part sun to light shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 3.


Hosta 'Praying Hands'“Like a multitude of hands folded in prayer” according to Tony Avent, this ”un-hosta” grows to an 18" wideclump of folded and crinkled dark green leaves, with a narrow cream border. Sends up 18" spikes of lightlavender flowers in late summer. For light shade in USDA zones 3-8.


Opuntia fragilis 'Alberta Sunset'A Claude Barr introduction many years ago, this diminutive plant from the northern Great Plains grows onlyto 4-5" to height forming colonies of dense clumps to 18" in diameter over time. With nearly spineless padsand colors beginning warm yellow and aging through colors of the sunset. Fantastic for the rock garden or asmall container. Zone 3

$11 Cactaceae

Opuntia fragilis x 'Duchesne Red'This probable hybrid from the county of the same name, has chubby little pads about 1 by 2", forming 8 to 10"compact clusters with gray and black spines, prominant red glouchids and light yellow flowers. Easy to growif given bright light and summer moisture along with well drained soil, excellent in containers. USDA zone 4at least.

$12 Cactaceae


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Opuntia polyacantha 'Crystal Tide'This Claude Barr introduction forms dense clumps to 18" tall and spreading to 3 feet. The olive green pads arecovered with golden and white spines. Silver pink flowers occur in mid spring. Very good container orlandscape plant for well-drained soil and bright light. To zone 3.

$15 Cactaceae

Opuntia sp. SBH 9116b - mini padA Cistus introduction. Our collection from San Juan County Utah from a variable hybrid swarm, to onlyabout 6" in height, slowly clumping, with 2" rounded flattened pads of a pleasing gray green, adorned byorange glochids and small gold and gray spines. Excellent trough or container plant given gritty soil anddecent drainage. Bright light, USDA Zone 4.

$12 Cactaceae

Sempervivum 'Desert Bloom'A dusty gray-green houseleek that slowly forms a colony of 4-6" rosettes. Older leaves turn a slight pink-purple color as they flatten out, giving this particular cultivar a very Tuscan feel. Full to part sun. Excellent forroof gardens or in between stones in the rockery. Frost hardy to USDA zone 3.

$7 Crassulaceae

Viburnum opulus 'Aureum' golden leaf european cranberry bushThis smallish, striking viburnum has leaves that emerge bronze in spring, aging to dark yellow then turninggreen as summer approaches. Umbrels of white spring flowers are intensely fragrant and showy against thebright foliage. Bright red berries follow in late summer holding on as long as the birds allow. To a compact 4ft tall x 5 ft wide, this viburnum makes a statement in the woodland garden in part shade to full sun in coastalareas. Expects regular summer water. Frost hardy to -40F, USDA zone 3.

$12 Caprifoliaceae / Adoxaceae


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Aesculus paviaThis red flowering, southeastern US native buckeye is well at home in the small garden, topping out at 15 ftwith a very handsome silhouette. Scarlett candelabras of flowers cover the tree in spring. A bird magnet.Full sun to part shade in hottest climates. Likes fertile soil and moderate water; scorches in dry conditions.Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

$14 Sapindaceae

Anemone x lipsiensis rock garden anemoneA natural hybrid, this cute little anemone has all the good qualities of the species and few of the bad. No ‘Iturned my back and it ate my Hellebores”; no ‘It lifted the sidewalk.’ Large pale yellow flowers on very finelydivided stems that carpet the ground in spring. Excellent knitter in the rock garden, rock wall or betweenstepping stones. Frost hardy to USDA zone 4. Excellent.

$12 Ranunculaceae

Artemesia ludoviciana 'Cedar Silver'A Cistus introduction (2016) from a most intriguing island in the Deschutes river in North Central Oregon'sdesert county, and also home to the northern most hydropinically fed calocedrus grove, comes this intensesilver grey perennial to about 18" spreading to 3 feet or more, pale cream flowers, excellent for dry gardens,best in full sun, excellent knitter. USDA Zone 4, possibly less.

$12 Asteraceae

Carex siderosticha 'Banana Boat'Fresh off the ship, this Terra Nova introduction from the days of yore proves a cheerful garden component,with warm yellow stripes on dark green thickly textured leaves. Deciduous, admires shade and even moisture.USDA zone 4. Very good container specimen. Don't forget where it is and put a shovel through it whendormancy strikes!

$12 Cyperaceae


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Echium amoenum 'Red Feathers'Native to the Caucasus mountains of northern Iran this hardier and more compact echium adds color andarchitecture to the garden with 16" red flower spikes over handsome fuzzy long narrow foliage. Flowers latespring through summer if early flowers are removed. Gritty well drained soil with little water in full sun arebest. USDA zone 4.

$12 Boraginaceae

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Dark Beauty'Gorgeous little barrenwort, selected by Harold Epstein for the chocolate-purple, spring foliage that forms aperfect backdrop for the large, late spring flowers of purple and white. Foliage turns green through thesummer. To 8-12" tall and wide in part sun to dappled shade. Drought tolerant once established, but acceptssummer water. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4. Said to be deer resistant!

$15 Berberidaceae

Forsythia x intermedia 'Gold Leaf'Forsythia is famous for its bright display of bright yellow flowers on bare branches in late winter and earlyspring. An old garden standby indeed. This cultivar is showy after the blooms have faded, having golden-green leaves instead of the typical green leaves. Grows to 4-6 ft tall and wide in Full Sun to Part Sun.Provide some summer water where dry. Frost hardy to USDA zone 4.

$12 Oleaceae

Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Golden Angel' japanese shrub mintLovely golden-foliaged shrub for the shade garden, a Japanese perennial that keeps its color throughout thesummer. (May fade where summer nights are warm, but plants are easily refreshed by hard pruning.) To 1-3 fttall and wide, this little charmer creates a bright spot in morning sun or light shade with summer water. Grownprimarily as a foliage plant, but also produces pale yellow, fragrant bottlebrush flowers in autumn as an addedbonus. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4.

$14 Lamiaceae


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Lewisia cotyledon bitterrootOne of Northern California and Southern Oregon’s most beautiful native wildflowers. These have beenhybridized into an eye popping range of colors. Nice evergreen rosettes as well. Give these plants sun andexcellent drainage and enjoy the show. May go deciduous in too much heat or cold, but they are hardy inUSDA zone 4.

$11 Montiaceae

Mukdenia rossiiGround-covering perennial, a Heuchera relative from China discovered by the late plantsman, Steve Doonan.Slowly clumping, to 1 ft x 1 ft, in well-drained soil with generous water until established. Quite droughttolerant thereafer. Leaves are a bright, shiny green and the white spring flowers make a nice contrast. Sun topart shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

$9 Saxifragaceae

Opuntia 'Achy Breaky'This complex undoubtedly three way hybrid (O. polyacantha x O. erinaceae v. columbiana x O. fragilis)from the mountains of eastern Oregon (where everyone know things get a little wild) grows only to 6" or so inheight and about 3 ft wide, sporting white rust and deep brown spines along with chartreuse and yellow, latespring flowers, and provides interest in both texture and compactness. As is true for one of its parents, O.fragilis, the pads easily detach and connect to anyone or thing walking by. Good for sharing with friends; notso great in regions prone to violent shaking. Cactus requirements -- lean soil, good drainage, and little to nosummer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

$14 Cactaceae

Opuntia 'Cyclops' cyclops prickly pearThough the name has been around a long time, this plant's origins are unclear We do know this is a cute littleprickly pear to 1 ft or 18" in height, probably having O. macrorhiza in its ancestry, with rounded pads of 4-6"forming tight clusters with dark bunches of spines appearing as polka dots from a distance. Cheery yellowflowers appear in mid to late spring. Good for container or sunny garden. And, as one would expect, verydrought tolerant though west of the Sierra or Cascades would like a drink from the hose once in a while tospur growth. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4.

$15 Cactaceae


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Opuntia 'Golden Globe' prickly pearA Cistus introduction. From one of our favorite cactus habitats not far north of the aptly named CactusMountain Oregon, we believe actually named for particularly large specimens of pediocactus growing on itsflanks. This selection from an obviously hybrid colony (parents = Opuntia polyacantha x erinacea var.columbiana) has shaggy upright pads to about 5" creating clumps 8-10" high by 3-4 ft wide with denselypetalled flowers of undulating gold yellow, the orange stamens combining to create quite a show. Carefuldrainage is a must with these cliff dwellers and full sun. More summer drought tolerant than other pricklypears. Probably frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4.

$15 Cactaceae

Opuntia 'Paradox'From a mini expedition with plantsmen Kelly Grummons and Panayoti Kelaidis, this our selection of a plantbearing very round pads to 5 to 6 inches accross with evenly-spaced golden spines. After clear goldenspringtime flowers, this selection is known for particularly voluptuous crops of red fruit perfect for pricklypear margaritas. The whole plant to about 10 inches in height by a couple of feet or so. Excellent in rockgardens and containers. full sun, sharp drainage. USDA zone 4.

$15 Cactaceae

Opuntia 'Peach Chiffon' prickly pearA wonderful new strain of prickly pear with a profusion of silky, peach colored flowers in June on verycompact plants, to under 6" tall forming clumps to 30” wide. n extremely prickly creature for full sun to lightshade in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant but happily accepts occasional water. Frost hardy to -30F, USDAzone 4.

$15 Cactaceae


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Opuntia basilaris ssp. whitneyana SBH 7775a beavertail cactusPlants from these colonies close to 8700 ft elevation near Mt. Whitney in the eastern Sierra Nevada receivedsome of my first collection numbers during a hike just after high school. This more recent collection from thesame area forms a rather dense clump of blue-green pads, to about 4", with neatly spaced, orange glochids andabundant purple-pink flowers in late spring. Has been easy in cultivation though seems to like a well-drainedmix whether in the garden or in container, the granite scree in which it grows naturally being a good indicator.Frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4, or lower.

$15 Cactaceae

Opuntia erinacea x 'Pink n' White' - Emory County, UT [TH]USDA Zone 4, pink flowers

$14 Cactaceae

Opuntia fragilis - Sequim, Washington brittle pricklypearFrom a collection by Ian Barclay near his wonderful nursery in Sequim Washington, this rainshadowpopulation growing on rocks near the Puget Sound might not be the most beautiful form in the world but itcertainly is interesting! A rather sparsely spined creature, forming open clumps with occasional light yellowflowers. It is always a surprise to come across a prickly pear west of the Cascades Mountains and these havesurprised many a beachcomber taking a break on nearby rocks. Sun for sure. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone4.

$12 Cactaceae

Opuntia fragilis 'Neon Gold'A Cistus introduction. Our southern Utah collection of this probable hybrid with fragilis, golden spines, andclumping 4 to 6" in height by 2' across in a couple of years. The most striking feature ,brightly salmon tocoral colored pads as they emerge in the spring. Excellent container plant, or rock garden subject, for brightlight, well drained soil. USDA zone 4 at least.

$12 Cactaceae


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Opuntia fragilis (debreczyi) var. denuda 'Potato' potato cactusThis variety of the fragile prickly pear from the western Colorado plateau tends to be almost entirely nekkid,not even having the tiny glochids we've come to enjoy. A favorite of rock and trough gardeners, these haveround pads, to under 2", that clump to at least 3 ft wide but only a few inches in height, turning purplish inwinter and producing occasional lemon-yellow flowers in mid spring. This clone shared with us by WesternColorado's Don Campbell. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA Zone 4, possibly lower.

$12 Cactaceae

Opuntia fragilis x erinacea 'San Juan Grey'A Cistus Introduction. From a diverse hybrid cluster southeast of Moab UT comes this 6" by 18" moundformer, distinctly greenish grey pads adorned with short black and grey spines, warm yellow flowers midspring. Happy in any well drained soil, including rock garden or container if provided full sun. USDA zone3.

$14

Opuntia phaeacantha 'Little Millard' A Cistus introduction. One of the best opuntias for fruit, shared with us by keen-eyed plantsman Tim Hanis.This low grower, to only about 12-18" but spreading to 4-5' has bluish pads, rusty spines, yellow flowers witha hint of orange, and abundant dark red fruit from mid-summer through autumn. Beautiful in the garden, evenif you don't make jelly. Full sun, reasonably well-drained soil, USDA zone 4.

$15 Cactaceae

Opuntia polyacantha plains pricklypearThese common natives of western dry lands in have round to oval pads, from 1-4" long with dense spines("polyacantha" means "many thorns") up to 2" long, and form spreading mats to 4-12" tall and up to severalfeet wide. Early summer flowers are pale yellow and abundant. Cold hardy to USDA zone 4

$14 Cactaceae


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Opuntia polyacantha 'Imnaha Blue'A Cistus introduction. A common native of western dry lands, this clone, from northeastern Oregon's ImnahaCanyon, was found weeping several feet off a cliff of red ryolite, the nearly spineless, gray-blue padsappearing almost as if hanging in chains. Assuming not everyone has a cliff, these will form spreading mats to4-12" tall and up to several feet wide. Early summer flowers are a warm, soft yellow. Ordinary cactusrequirements -- sun, lean and well-drained soil, and little or no summer water. Undoubtedly frost hardy intoUSDA zone 4.

$14 Cactaceae

Opuntia polyacantha SBH 7505bA Cistus introduction and a vigorous plant, growing to 15-18" tall x about 3 ft wide, with shaggy white tostraw colored spines completely obscuring the pads. In mid to late spring saturated yellow flowers appear,each aging tangerine in time, giving a bi-colored effect. Seems to flower best when allowed to grow as itpleases, so be lenient. Needs full sun, good drainage. Good in rock gardens, troughs, or containers. Frost hardyto -30F, USDA zone 4.

$14 Cactaceae

Opuntia polyacantha var. utahensis 'Pioche'A Cistus introduction. Named for the small mining town in Eastern Nevada, this little stunner grows to about12" in height and 2 to 3' in width in but a few years. The spines on this plant are a warm gold, and very dense,providing a great display, especially when back lit. The flowers are a satiny raspberry in color, usually inMay. Easy care, if provided bright light, good drainage, and not soggy conditions in Winter. Excellentcontainer plant, USDA Zone 4.

$15 cactaceae

Opuntia polyacantha x erinacea var. columbiana SBH 7524A Cistus introduction. Our selection/collection from NE Oregon's Imnaha Canyon growing to 18" in heightby 3' in width in a short amount of time, with gray green pads adorned with twisted gold and white spinesgiving it an interestingly shaggy appearance. The semi double 3 to 4" flowers open a warm apricot to yellow,fading on the 2nd day, and centered with bright red stamens. Give excellent drainage, bright light, incontainer or in the ground, USDA Zone 4.

$14 Cactaceae


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Opuntia potsii var. montanaA wonderful little cactus from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to only 4" tall x 30" wide, with green pads and veryshort spines. Summer flowers are lemon yellow, single and simple. Best in lean soil, good drainage, and brightlight, though these are more shade tolerant than most opuntias. Needs little to no summer water. Frost hardyto -30F, USDA Zone 4.

$14 Cactaceae

Opuntia ramosissima 'Sara's Robust'This pretty selection found by Desert Way nursery near phoenix, grows 18" to 2' by about the same, withmultiple branches, pink tinted in winter and tipped with a halo of golden spines. This little cholla prefersexcellent drainage and bright light, very sculptural container plant as well. USDA Zone 6.

$9 Cactaceae

Philadelphus 'Innocence' mock orangeA most lovely form of the old-fashioned mock orange with particularly striking variegated leaves on this 6-8ft, arching, deciduous shrub. Shared with us by our friend, Deborah Chaffee, the flowers are particularlyfragrant, noticeable at a great distance from spring through early summer and occasionally thereafter -- withregular watering. Drought tolerant once established; sun to dappled shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

$14 Hydrangeaceae

Ruta graveolens 'Variegata' variegated rueAlready a favorite cooking herb and medicinal plant, this variegated form has handsome splashes of yellowvariegation on the bluish foliage that cools the garden. An evergreen shrub to 2 ft tall, excellent shrub for thehot, dry Mediterranean garden in full sun with little summer water once established. Frost hardy in USDAzone 4.

$11 Rutaceae

Syringa 'Miss Kim'Hybrid of central asian Lilacs, this shrub, to under 5 ft, with....lilac-purple flowers in mid-spring, sweetlyfragrant, the plant much more tolerant of warmer climates than other lilacs and more drought hardy. Full sunand some summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

$12 Oleaceae


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Thalictrum ichangense [seedlings]A shimmering herbaceous jewel to add to the shady border or woodland garden. Grows to approximately 12"x 12" and performs best in fertile, moisture retentive soil in shade to part shade. Frost hardy to USDA zone 4.

$12 Ranunculaceae

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Arisaema ringens - UCBG form jack-in-the-pulpitA particularly robust form of an easy Jack-in-the-pulpit with an outstanding and dramatic flower resembling acobra's head, the purple stalks topped with spathes of green and purple stripes folded over and showing thedark, purple-black interior. Herbaceious, emerging early in the spring with two, tripartite leaves from eachbulb, eventually offsetting and forming clumps to 12-24" tall and up to 3 ft wide. Stunning in bright light, partsun or dappled shade, in moist, rich soil with regular water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5. Benefits from wintermulch.

$18 Araceae

Callicarpa dichotoma 'Duet' variegated white beautyberryRecently released by the U.S. National Arboretum and shared with us by plantsman Ted Stephens, thisfabulous, variegated sport of C. dichotoma f. albafructus was discovered at Tennessee TechnologicalUniversity by Dr. Gary Bachman and Mr. Edgar Davis. A gracefully rounded, deciduous shrub, to 5-6 ft tall,the medium green leaves dressed with creamy yellow margins fading to white and clusters of white berriesfrom late summer into late autumn. Easy in full sun to half shade with regular summer for best fruiting. Frosthardy in USDA zone 5-8.

$16 Lamiaceae

Carex plantagineaSoutheastern native sedge that does best in a relatively damp situation. Broad handsome leaves linger allsummer. Tufted habit to 2 ft tall or so. Full sun if very damp; shade if in a drier site. Frost hardy to -20F,USDA zone 5.

$12 Cyperaceae


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Dichelostemma ida-maia california firecracker plantClusters of green-tipped, dark red flowers in early summer on 18-24” long stems brighten any garden. Grassyfoliage sprouts in late winter and goes dormant just as late spring flowers are opening. This West Coast nativehybrid prefers sun to part shade and dry summers, accepting moisture only when actively growing. Frosthardy in USDA zone 5.

$12 Asparagaceae

Disporum cantoniense 'Golden Temple' chinese fairy bellsA still somewhat new and always lovely form of the Chinese fairybell, this with wide, deep gold centers in thegreen leaves, brightening any shady spot. Given to us by Ted Stephens of Nurseries Carolinianas and one ofthe prettiest selections so far. To only 30" tall, these have typical white, bell flowers in early summer followedby purple-black fruit. Rich, moist soil in light shade is best with regular summer water. Evergreen above 0F,USDA zone 7 and root hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

$12 Liliaceae

Dryopteris pseudofilix-mas mexican male fernHandsome, vase-shaped fern found in Mexico's high, alpine forests, in clumps to 4 ft tall and wide thatproduce sturdy, upright fronds throughout the growing season, an unusual habit in this genus. Prefers asheltered location in part to full shade, and rich, hummusy soil with consistent moisture for best appearance.Cutting back old fronds in late winter allows for a fresh new appearance in spring. Evergreen in warmer zonesand frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

$11 Dryopteridaceae

Epimedium pinnatum 'Thunderbolt'The cheeriest of the evergreen epimediums, this with 18" clumps of glossy green, streaked purple and bronzyorange in the winter produces early to mid-Spring creamy yellow and white flowers in some abundance. Avery good year-round plant for shade or morning sun, somewhat drought tolerant, though regular summerwater boosts growth. We cut ours back every couple of years in mid-Winter to renew foliage. USDA Zone 5or 6.

$16 Berberidaceae


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Eriophyllum lanatum 'Takilma Gold' taklima gold oregon sunshineA 2011 Cistus introduction from Oregon's Siskiyou Mtns, this a particularly robust "Oregon Sunshine"mounding to 18" by 3 ft with silvery leaves topped by a very long season of cheery gold flowers. Perennialand nearly evergreen in mild climates, dying back to a silvery resting rosette below USDA zone 7. Tolerant ofdrought or garden water. Full sun and decent drainage. USDA zone 5, possibly lower.

$11 Asteraceae

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' golden japanese forest grassTough growing--yet delicate looking--deciduous Japanese grass with arching foliage, 2 ft long yellow leavesstriped in green, with tinges of pink in the new growth and again in autumn. These form clumps to 16" across.Best in full to part sun in rich, well-drained soil with consistent summer water. Cut back to the ground in latewinter before new growth. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

$11 Poaceae

Helleborus x 'Golden Sunrise' Winter JewelsAnother new, large-flowering hellebore from Oregon's own master hybridizer, Marietta O'Byrne. 'GoldenSunrise' has a youthful combination of single, clear yellow petals with cheerful dark red picotee freckling andveining! To 18" tall and 24" wide. Perfect for woodland areas in part shade where it can spread out. Flowers,which can appear as early as January and last until April, are downward facing and large, almost 3" across!Trim old leaves to the ground in late winter before the buds emerge to allow flowers maximum impact. Verycold hardy. Zone 5.

$16 Ranunculaceae

Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'A particularly useful form of the oft used I. crenata, this miniature “Italian cypress” forms a handsomeevergreen exclamation point in the landscape, growing to 5-6 ft or so, maintaining a very narrow width, oftennot more than 1 ft to 18”, a very good structure for the garden or container. Tolerant of dappled shade andcertainly full sun, preferring at least occasional summer water. Cold hardy in USDA zone 6.

$14 Aquifoliaceae


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Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance' fire dance dwarf red hot pokerThese South African natives, from the high Drakensburg Mountains, stand only 18" tall, forming a clump to18" wide. Good for a small, perennial bed. Flowers are bi-color red and yellow on spikes. Easy in goodgarden soil with little summer water but lots of sun. Extremely frost hardy; to -20F, USDA zone 5.


Lonicera nitida 'Briloni' briloni box-leaf honeysuckleGolden leaved honeysuckle shrub for the shaded garden. Blooms sparsely in spring, the small white flowersfollowed by small, bluish fruits. Slow growing, to only 3-4 ft tall and wide over time and smaller than othergolden forms, with arching branches that add texture and bright golden accents. Tolerates sun but tendstowards a more chartreuse color. Enjoys summer water but tolerates some drought once established. Frosthardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

$11 Caprifoliaceae

Narcissus bulbocodium var. conspicuus hoop petticoat daffodilDiminutive and tough little daffodil, superbly adapted to dry areas and rock gardens. The 6-12" tufts of chive-like foliage appear in autumn in mild climates with bright yellow, 1" hoops appearing as early as February. Incolder climates, foliage appears in February with flowers in early spring. This European native multipliesfreely in well-drained soil in sun to a bit of shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

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Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada 'Wrightwood'From a most interesting valley in the eastern San Bernardino mountains of SoCal, this miniature beavertailgrows to only about 6" in height by 12" in width. The blue-green stems polka dotted with orange glochids(don't touch), and magenta flowers mid spring. Excellent in containers or a very well drained gardensituation. Full sun USDA Zone 5.

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Opuntia fragilis - dwarf golden dwarf brittle prickly pearShared with us by friend Panayoti Kelaidis of Denver, this small mat former, quickly to about 3" high x 18"wide and eventually larger, has 1/2" pads with golden glochids and spines. Shy to flower. Very attractive introughs, pots, or rock gardens, anywhere a low sun angle can can make the golden spines glow. Cactusconditions required -- sun, lean and well-drained soil, and little summer water. Frost hardy to -30F, USDAzone 4.

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Opuntia imbricata 'Guadalupe' chain chollaA Cistus introduction, our collection from the Guadalupe Mountains, skirting the Texas-New Mexico boarderat about 6500 ft. This a particularly rounded, small tree, to about 6 ft tall, with bright green stems and plumcolored flowered, abundant in June and producing yellow fruit. Easy and tolerant of many conditions provideddecent drainage. Frost hardy to at least -10F, USDA zone 6, probably zone 5.

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Opuntia polycantha x 'Grey Ghost'A Cistus introduction, this from the lower reaches of Northeastern Oregon Imnaha Canyon where severalopuntia species merge. To 18" by 3' clumps of blue-grey pads adorned with white spines and warm yellowflowers in mid Spring. Excellent in containers or rock gardens especially where spines can be backlit. Fullsun, sharp drainage, USDA Zone 5 if not lower.

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Opuntia spinosior - highest elevation form cane chollaClassic and most attractive cholla, from elevations over 8100 ft in southeastern Arizona's Pinaleño mountains,with tightly held, silver-tinted-pink spines on rounded branches and cherry red flowers in late spring on“shrubs” to about 4 ft -- the entire plant a luscious purple in the colder months of winter with the branchletshanding downward. A beautiful contrast to the greeny yellow fruit. Full sun, good drainage, and, where dry,occasional summer water to boost growth. Frost hardy to -20F, zone 5, possibly a bit lower.

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Rhodiola pachyclados afghan sedumA lovely evergreen groundcover for the dry garden, this sedum from Pakistan and Afghanistan, to only 6" tall,forms a spreading carpet of small, succulent, blue-green rosettes. A great texture for the rock garden. Clustersof white flowers appear in mid to late summer. Does well in fertile to poor soil, well-drained of course, in sunto part shade. Drought tolerant once established but accepts summer water as well. Frost hardy to at least-20F, USDA zone 5.

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Rubus parvifolius 'Ogon' japanese raspberryDeciduous, ground-covering shrublet, a selection of a Japanese native species also occurring in Australia. Laxstems are often prostrate but can reach up to 3 ft tall or so with rounded, three-part leaves, very golden in thisform, and pink flowers in late spring. Grown primarily for the bright foliage, though edible red fruits mayappear. Cool sun or afternoon shade in moist, rich soil with average summer water. Frost hardy to at least 0F,USDA zone 7, and possibly lower.

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Salix repens var. argentea argentea creepting willowA fine, silver-leaved form of the shrub willow, upright then arching and spreading to an eventual 3 x 6 ft.Good as a groundcover with deciduous, gray-green leaves, lighter beneath, on reddish branchlets, and inspring, gray, male catkins. Prefers moisture retentive soils with good drainage in sun or part shade. A goodgroundcover, perfect for trailing over walls or a rock garden. Tolerates coastal conditions. Frost hardy inUSDA zone 5.

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Salvia nipponica 'Fuji Snow' Japanese Woodland SageBeautiful, white-edged variegated salvia from Japan that stays low, around 12" tall, and forms a nice 2' clump.In late summer, spikes of the lightest yellow flowers emerge on tall 18" stalks. Leaves are hairy and oval-shaped. Part sun to light shade. Regular watering. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6.

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Santolina chamaecyparissus silver cotton lavenderFor the dry garden, silver-gray foliage, very aromatic, topped in summer with bright yellow, button flowers.To 18" tall x 36" wide, this is a small, mounding shrub that likes lean, well-drained soil and dislikes clay.Very summer drought tolerant and frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5. Said to be deer resistant. Shear afterblooming to maintain the best appearance.

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Sedum 'Silver Moon'This hybrid sedum doubtless involving S. spathulifolium and S. laxum was collected in the days of yore in therich Klamath country of the southern Siskiyou Mountains by famed succulent enthusiast Helen Payne. Lightgray-green rosettes to about 3" spread quickly to form no-fuss mats. Wonderful in sun to light shade as asmall-scale groundcover, for a green roof, or, yes, windowsill planter. Zone 5. Prefers summer drought.

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Sedum obtusatum 'Blue Bear'$7 Crassulaceae

Seseli gummiferum Moon carrotA most beautiful and curious umbelliferous plant, ghostly white in all aspects. The fine, fretted, narrowfoliage is tiffly architectural and covered with a waxy silver. Can you say moon garden? Up to 4 ft tall,though ours have stayed at only 2 ft, capped with a flat head of flowers in pink facing to cream. Usuallybiennial, so collect and sow seed. Full sun and well-drained soil. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

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Sophora davidiiThis tough but graceful medium-sized shrub from Western China remains rare in horticulture despite it'shardiness and beauty. Small-textured leaves provide excellent background for the blue-tinted flowers springthrough summer. Full sun to part shade, excellent long-term, container plant, often semi-evergreen in ourclimate. Deciduous, but hardy to USDA zone 5.

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Tradescantia 'Blue & Gold'Slow-growing spiderwort with soft, foliage golden -- more golden in bright light and more chartreuse in shadyconditions -- and stunning, deep, iris-blue flowers, an amazing contrast over a long season. To 18" tall inclumps as wide. Can be cut back in summer to refresh and rehsape. Sun for best color or part shade withregular summer water. Easy in the garden, even enjoying very moist spots. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone5. Also known as T. 'Sweet Kate.'

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Viburnum farreri 'Candidissimum'This is the winter-blooming Viburnum in the garden, to the west of the main entrance path to BigTop...


Viburnum plicatum 'Kern’s Pink' pink sensation viburnumBeautifully layered deciduous shrub -- to 8 ft or so though easily kept smaller -- with ruffled leaves (thinkLays potato chips) tinted rose-red and turning peachy to burgundy in fall. The pompom flowers are a richcream to pink, a rarity in the viburnum world. Great for planting in light woodlands though perfectly at homein full sun if provided plenty of water. Hard to come by. Cold hardy to USDA zone 5.


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Arctostaphylos x 'Game Lake'A Cistus introduction. Or, more accurately a Siskiyou Mt. introduction, this, on the edge of a vast serpentinerange east of Pistol River, Oregon, is the result of an um...threeway cross producing a dense, spilling carpet ofcheerful leaves maturing dusty blue, only about 6" in height, but over 10' wide. Pale pink flowers in latewinter. Excellent for sunny slopes, containers, or wall spiller. Careful with summer water! Probably USDAzone 6.

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Arctostaphylos glandulosa x nevadensis 'Oregon Blue'A Cistus Introduction: One of our favorite finds on the Oregon mountain region in the Siskiyou Mountains,one of the most diverse Arctostaphylos spots we've seen. This hybrid, involving nevadensis, and well,somebody really pretty and blue, grows in an ever-increasing low mound to 18 inches with the peripheryspreading or weeping. The entire plant has a purple-blue cast with red stems and blue-grey leaves. Prolificwhite-pale pink flowers in winter and early spring. Full sun to light partial shade, mineral soil, careful with thesummer water. Good medium scale groundcover for zone 6.

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Arctostaphylos stanfordiana 'Twinn Valley'A Cistus Introduction: Another of our favorite manzanita finds from the rich area of northern Lake County,CA, this 4-5 foot shrub with glossy green leaves supported by red stems sports the typical narrow, upheldnascent inflorescences with so many branches they appear almost as a smoke tree, Cotinus, even prior to theflower buds opening. Each opens to a pale pink in mid to late winter, prolonging the show. One of the easierspecies to grow and even a little tolerant of summer garden water (if not overdone). We think this is theprettiest A. stanfordiana yet! For bright sun to partial shade, minerally soil, USDA zone 7 if not 6

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Armeria maritima ssp. elongata tall sea thrift This vigorous matt-forming evergreen from northern Europe is like a steroidal version of our coastal nativesea thrift. Everything is larger and more robust from the deep green grassy leaves to the large pink pom-poms,show off! Flowering starts in April and continues sporadically through summer if spent flowers are removed,thick foliage covers ground well to about 6" tall and 2' wide. Great in containers and any well drained soil infull sun. Tolerates drought when established but best with a drink every few weeks in summer, who isn'treally? Favored by bees and Butterflies. Cold hardy in USDA zone 6.

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Asarum hartwegii hartweg's wild gingerNative to northern California and southwestern Oregon and rare in cultivation, this wild ginger has heart-shaped mottled leaves and maroon, spring flowers held close to the ground -- worth getting on one’s knees for.A good groundcover for the moist, shady garden, spreading by rhizomes. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

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Asphodeline lutea king's spearOne of the best of the old fashioned garden standards for the modern landscape. Herbaceous perennial nativeto the eastern Mediterranean. Narrow gray-green leaves form clumps to 12" tall and long-lasting, highlyscented yellow flowers rise above on leafy stalks in early summer. Full sun in rich, well-drained soil withsome summer moisture especially in the hottest climates. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 6, and even upperzone 5 in protected locations with winter mulch.


Aspidistra elatior 'Amanogawa' cast iron plantFirst introduced to the US, we believe, by Barry Yinger, this diminutive evergreen perennial, to about 1 ft orso in height, has very shiny leaves in dense clumps, each leaf stripped and splashed various shades of gold.Not the most stable creature in the world ... but then, neither are most of our friends ... and should be relievedof the occasional rogue green sport that might appear. Slow growing but one of the more striking variegatedcast iron plants. Fine in even the very darkest shade with summer water to establish and for faster growth.Excellent container plant for medium to very low light. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 6.

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Aucuba japonica 'Dark Moon'A Cistus introduction, this gracile plant produces narrow, densely speckled foliage on compact 4' plants withstems and bracts a deep moody purple. A female, this produces warm, orange red fruit in late summer lastingoften through winter. Excellent for deep or mid shade, drought tolerant though summer water helpful.USDA Zone 6.

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Aucuba japonica 'Moonbright'A Cistus introduction. This lovely shrub came as a seedling form plants shared with us by grand AucubologistOzzie Johnson. To 6-8" with densely held foliage of narrow lightly streaked and cream-margined leaves andpleasing orange-red fruit in winter. Easy to grow, and excellent for dark corners or container. One of the alltoo rare broad leaved evergreens hardy in USDA zone 6. For dappled to full shade, somewhat droughttolerant once established.

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Aucuba japonica 'Ova Easy'A Cistus introduction. Not to be overloooked, this fairly stable all-gold sport of A. 'Overloook' has 4-6"toothed leaves, spring green and velveteen gold when exposed to more light. To 6' or so, a very cheeryaddition to a dark corner. Particularly adapted to shade, best out of full or afternoon sun. Fine container plantor even indoor. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6. Surprisingly drought tolerant in dry shade when established.

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Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie' japanese laurelMany garderners forget just how nice the large red aucuba fruit can be. Aucuba japonica ‘Rozanne’ is self-fertile and, from tiny purple flowers, produces unusually large red berries, beautiful against the shiny, leatheryleaves, and often lasting through the winter. This is a handsome, evergreen shrub, to 3-4 ft tall and wide, withdark leaves and green stems. Happy growing in the lightest or deepest shade where soil is rich and summerwater is provided. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6, and said to be unpalatable to deer.

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Beesia deltophyllaVery nice small, evergreen groundcover from China with shiny, heart-shaped leaves and spikes of whiteflowers in late summer. Lovely vein patterns add texture to the leathery foliage. Plants form clumps 18” widex 1 ft tall in dappled shade to full shade. Tolerant of many soils but best planted in areas that are consistentlymoist and well-drained soil. Creates a good backdrop for other shade loving perennials. Frost hardy to -10F,USDA zone 6.

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Begonia emeiensis DJHC 98479A Dan Hinkley collection from Emei Shan and a striking addition to the increasingly large repertoire ofbegonias hardy in USDA zone 6 or above, this with 6-8” succulent, heart-shaped leaves and, in late summerand fall, attractive clusters of luscious pink flowers within the canopy. Shade to afternoon shade in moistconditions. Evergreen into the upper 20s F; deciduous but resprouting handily in early spring aftertemperatures as low as -10F, USDA zone 6, especially if mulched. A swollen (node) at the end of each leafpetiole can sprout and increase the plant. Easy.

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Berberis jamesiana 'Exuberant' jame's barberrySplendid, tall, deciduous shrub, this from a particularly lovely specimen growing near Cistus on Suavie Islandand having reached 12 ft tall and nearly as wide in 10 years. Hard to resist with its large green leaves andabundant hanging clusters of fruit that begin pale yellow and gradually turn vivid red-orange - each stagemore gorgeous than the last, decorating the entire plant. Brilliant fall foliage is a bonus. Fine in sun to partshade with little summer water necessary once established. Said to be deer resistant as well. Frost hardy inUSDA zone 6.

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Blechnum penna-marina alpine water fernNative to the southern hemisphere, Australia and New Zealand as well as South America, this is a dwarf,evergreen fern, to only 12" tall, with dense fronds that emerge bronze and age to dark green. A lovelygroundcover for part to full shade, spreading slowly primarily by underground rhizomes to form clumps.Doesn't actually grow in water -- in spite of the common name -- but often near water courses. Enjoys moistconditions as long as drainage is good. Best if roots aren't planted too deep. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone6.

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Bletilla 'Yokohama'This delightful hardy ground orchid features beautiful ultra- violet pink blooms borne in clusters on 1-2'stems, dancing above the deciduous foliage, from June through July. Spreads 2-3'. Part shade to shade, well-drained soil, USDA zone 6.

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Buxus sempervirens 'Golden Swirl' golden common boxA collection from a lone surviving shrub in the shade of an ancient pecan in a North Portland “garden”, this 8ft boxwood has a tall, rather narrow habit, with upright branchlets and a pleasing creamy-gold variegationthroughout the leaves. Drought tolerant and vigorous. You should have one. We would like to see it used asgood garden furniture. Considering its “habitat” it must be very drought tolerant and, from the original plant’sappearance, able to withstand occasional pruning with chainsaws. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6, at least.

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Callistemon rigidus 'Clemson Hardy' red bottlebrushFrom Ted Stephens of Nurseries Caroliniana comes this extra hardy selection of bottlebrush that haswithstood -9F. Quickly growing to 6 ft by 6 ft with lovely salmon-colored new growth, huge blooms of deepred throughout the summer, and evergreen foliage year-round. Great for a sunny, neglected spot. Works greatin a container or in clay soils as well. Excellent.

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Castanopsis cuspidata japanese chinquapinThis evergreen Japanese oak relation is fine as either a street or garden tree in full sun or an understory plantin part shade. Outstanding, with high gloss leaves, somewhat brassy on the undersides, tapering to a narrow,drip-tip point --something like a large Ficus benjamina. Can reach 30 ft in 8-10 years and taller over time.Rich soil and summer water. Frost hardy to at least -10F, USDA zone 6.

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Chrystanthemum 'Cottage Apricot'$9 Asteraceae

Eucomis autumnalis pineapple lilyFrom the South African Drakensberg Mountains, these succulent bulbs produce fluted, bright green leavesedged purple in summer, and clusters of flowers late in the season that, from a distance, do appear much like apineapple-on-a-stick. Tolerant of poor drainage but would appreciate summer moisture. Frost hardy to 0F,USDA zone 7 and possibly zone 5/6 with mulch.

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Festuca californica 'Blue Threads'A Cistus Nursery introduction, widespread and beautiful clumping evergreen grass native throughout the oakwoodlands of California and western Oregon. This with particularly thread-like light blue leaves inhabits ahigh meadow in Oregon's Siskiyous mountains. This selection, to only about a foot in height is happy in sunor shade and particularly happy under oh-say...Manzanitas. 3' flowering stalks mid to late season. Low water,but can take some garden watering. USDA zone 6

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Forsythia viridissima var. koreana 'Kumson' greenstem forsythiaFrom Korea, a new forsythia on the scene, growing to about 4-6 ft and providing creamy yellow flowers inJanuary, for us, in February and March in colder climates. The leaves present the most unique feature,patterned and veined with cream and white, the patterns becoming infused with pink and maroon as the latefall color settles in, for year round-interest rather than the one-shot show that forsythias usually provide. Plantas with other forsythias in sun to dappled shade and provide summer water in dry climes. Frost hardy toUSDA zone 6.

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Gardenia jasminioides Summer SnowPP #22, 797

Gorgeous gardenia selected by Buds & Blooms nursery for its stunning, double white, highly fragrant flowers,nestled on short stems amongst the glossy green leaves in early summer. Extra cold hardiness, to at least -10F,USDA zone 6 with reports in zone 5. We have not tried it at those temperatures and hopefully we never willbut we would be happy to hear from anyone who does. Shrubs reach 4-5 ft tall and wide in part sun to fullshade with consistent summer moisture to establish and through the growing season. Fertilizer and iron afterblooming helps maintain foliage. Here's to gardenias in colder areas. Worth growing in container in evencolder zones.

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Garrya fremontii bear brushWinter-blooming evergreen shrub, to 5-15 ft tall, with shiny and thick, green, oval leaves and, long clusters ofhanging catkins -- petal-less tassels with hints of purple and yellow -- followed by blue-black berries. Nativeto mountainous areas of Oregon and California, these plants accept sun to part shade in well-drained soil,tolerating summer moisture but drought tolerant once established. These dense shrubs make good screens orhedges and provide wonderful cover for birds and other creatures. Frost hardy to -10 F, USDA zone 6.

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Hebe buchananii hollow leaved hebeSweet, small hebe, to only 12" tall x 12-14" wide with small, pale green, succulent leaves, seemingly stackedalong the stems, and clusters of white flowers in mid to late summer just in time to make the bees happy.Discovered by and named for John Buchanan, a Scotsman who botanised in New Zealand during the mid 19thcentury. Does well in full sun to light shade with very good drainage and summer water for best appearance.Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6 with that good drainage.

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Helichrysum heldreichii - Hythe FormThe grayest subshrub in our garden at present, growing to a compact 18" tall or so with narrow, indeed grayfoliage densely held, look a bit like lavender. Flowers in late spring through the summer, clusters of palebuttons to amongst the foliage. Very easy and striking in bright light with good drainage and a little summerwater. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6. This form shared with us by Hythe Alpine Nursery in the UnitedKingdom.

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mickanya' big-leaf hydrangeaA mophead hydrangea with violet flowers and dense, glossy green, rounded leaves -- rather different fromother deciduous hydrangeas. A small to medium shrub, to only 4 ft tall or a bit more, for sun or, in the hottestclimates, dappled to part shade and rich, well-drained soil with consistent summer moisture. Frost hardy to-10F, USDA zone 6.

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Hypericum empetrifolium 'Nanum' miniature st. john's wortTiny leaved St. John's wort, perfect for the well-drained, rock garden creeping along at less than 1" tall andproducing golden yellow flowers in early summer. Full sun to part shade is fine with rich soil and regularsummer water for best performance. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

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Jasminum nudiflorum 'Aureum' golden winter jasmineRare, diminutive form of the winter jasmine, reaching to less than 4 ft tall but bright with yellow-splashedleaves and, before the leaves appear, the same yellow flowers as the species in late winter to early spring. Thewillowy stems are attractive as well in winter. Beautiful year round for espalier, hanging baskets, or groundcover. Flowers best in bright light, sun to part shade. Very drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy to-10F, USDA zone 6.

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Lavandula stoechas 'Silver Anouk' butterfly lavenderButterfly lavender is a perfect name for the flowers of Spanish lavender with the large (for lavender), showyheads of dark purple flowers with petal-like, purple wings on top. Blooms throughout the growing season.This is an upright and compact form, to 2 ft tall x 18" wide, with lovely, narrow, blue-silver, aromatic foliage,a perfect backdrop for the purple flowers. Best in full sun and well-drained soil with little to no summer wateronce established. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6.

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Ligustrum sinense 'Wimbei'Tiny leaved privet with a dainty look and very good behavior in the garden. The parent was approximately 5ft tall by 2 ft wide; could be a bit taller. Makes a good screen or hedge. These we received from KevinHughes at Hampshire’s Spinner’s Nursery. Evergreen in upper USDA zone 7 and above; deciduous or semi-deciduous in low zone 6 or so.

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Liriope muscari 'Pee Dee Gold Ingot' golden lily turfThis golden-foliaged monkey grass, from the highlands of Kentucky, can take a bit of shade and still flowerjust like the regular green one, producing purple clusters in midsummer, a great contrast with the chartreusefoliage. Accepts half sun to full shade, growing to 12” or so. Useful as edging or in a container. Be the first onthe block with this stunner. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6.

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Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty' lemon beauty box-leaf honeysuckleIf you are going to commit a horticultural faux pas, you might as well do it with this. Evergreen shrub, to 4-6ft with tiny green leaves edged yellow, remaining so in a bit of shade; variegation becomes less distinct, moreoverall yellow, in brightest light. ‘Lemon Beauty’ makes a very nice low hedge. As a single plant, it shines.Sun to part shade with normal water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

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Ophiopogon 'Seiryu'Exceptionally useful small scale groundcover or pot filler, this little Mondo, to 5-6" in height, slowlyspreading, with threadlike green and white striped foliage, appearing silvery white from a distance, pale blueflowers and translucent purple fruit, useful among other larger plantings, stepping stones, or as contrast fordark foliage. Shade to 3/4 sun in our part of the world, would like reasonably moist soil, though can dry out insummer once established. USDA zone 7, if not 6.


Ophiopogon japonicus 'Silver Comet' snake beardCheerful, evergreen mondo grass with tallish, grassy leaves, to 8" tall or so, green with fine white stripes.Summer flowers are white, echoing the variegation, and followed by blue berries. Spreads slowly byunderground rhizomes, making small, bright clumps in part sun with regular summer water. Frost hardy to-10F, USDA zone 6.


Opuntia 'Baby Rita' baby rita prickly pearOne of the most beautifully colored forms of the frost hardy cacti, a compact prickly pear to 2 ft, with pads to3-4" that emerge blue-green often aging to greenish yellow tinted pink -- in this case a natural occurrence thatdoesn't indicate a lack of fertilizer. Late spring, ruffled flowers add to the palette. A hybrid cross between O.santa-rita and O. basilaris, this has all the charm of O. santa-rita in a much smaller plant. Full sun with sharpdrainage. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6. Great in containers.

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Opuntia humifusa x macrorhizaVisually striking, low-growing wild opuntia hybrid, staying under 6" in height but spreading to 24", withnicely contrasting bright blue-green pads and bright yellow, slightly ruffled flowers with orange-red centers.Full sun. Excellent container specimen in well-drained soil and little to no watering. Frost hardy to USDAzone 6.

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Opuntia ramosissima 'Semi Freddie' pencil cholla, diamond chollaA Cistus introduction. This from an area straddling the Arizona/Nevada border, where the forms tend to make3 to 4' wide, fairly dense clumps of about 18" in height, looking of under sea creatures with but a few smallspines atop rose tinted stems. These plants have been subject to much less passive recreation and botanizing,and have been run over a number of times by off-road vehicles......too bad the spines aren't sharper. USDAZone 6.

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Penstemon serrulatus cascades penstemonUnusual and hard to find, this stunning, native perennial penstemon has gorgeous purple-blue flowers in mid-summer standing on 30" stems above rosettes of green, with lance-shaped foliage. Found in open with gooddrainage in sun to part shade and tolerates some summer water though drought tolerant once established.Lovely herbaceous groundcover, frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6.

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Persicaria 'Brushstrokes' brushstrokes fleece flowerNew and handsome persicaria, more upright than some, to 2 ft tall in sun and 3 ft in shade, with striking,velvety green leaves, and, in late fall, spikes of tiny red flowers, late enough to minimize reseeding. Perennial,dying back each winter. Enjoys average soil in sun to part shade with some summer water. Frost hardy to-10F, USDA zone 6. Said to be deer resistant.

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Rodgersia podophylla 'Bronze Form'Big, bold-leaved clumping perennial with striking bronze new growth. Leaves are rather like an umbrella.White flowers in summer. At maturity, mounding to 3ft tall x 3ft wide. Part sun to shade. Rich, moisture-retentive soil. Summer water where dry. USDA zone 6

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Rohdea japonica 'Mure-suzume Improved'Exquisitely variegated rohdea, the deep green leaves delightfully bright with wide cream stripes and margins.Slow growing, though vigorous for a variegated rohdea and much more vigorous than the "unimproved"cultivar reaching 18-24" tall in clumps nearly as wide. Excellent as a pot specimen or in the woodland garden.Lovers of deep shade and even moisture for best growth. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6.

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Rohdea japonica 'Mure-suzume'Another lovely and variegated, miniature Rohdea with 8-12'' rosettes and diminutive deep green leavesstreaked and margined cream and white. Very slow growing. Excellent as a pot specimen or in a small spacein the woodland garden. Lovers of deep shade and even moisture for best growth. Frost hardy to USDA zone6.

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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Mrs. Reeds Dark Blue'A mid-sized (2') selection made for its dark dark blue flowers in winter. Our guess is that Mrs. Reed made aexquisite lamb with rosemary cream sauce. Just a guess. Martha: eat your heart out... One of the hardiest ofthe dark blues, having sailed through USDA zone 7 winters, indeed even zone 6.

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Ruscus aculeatus 'Wheelers Variety' butcher's broomA self fertile clone of butcher’s broom with stiff, upright stems and insignificant green flowers in late winterto early spring followed by bright red berries alone or in a crowd along the branches. From the Mediterranean,this is an extremely drought tolerant, evergreen shrub, to approximately 3 ft tall and wide. We've seen it usedin place of boxwood very effectively. Fine in sun to part shade with little summer water needed onceestablished. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.



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Saxifraga stolonifera 'Harvest Moon' strawberry begoniaJust right for a carefree addition to a shaded spot, to only 3-6" tall , spreading slowly into small colonies withgolden foliage. Best with just the right amount of light to bring out the brightest of yellows while avoiding anyburn. Sprays of tiny white flowers appear in late spring to early summer. Extremely easy in well-drained soiland summer moisture with a little dryness between waterings. Evergreen in USDA zone 8 and 9; root hardyin USDA zone 6.

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Sedum niveum SBH 9227bFrom a small native range in the mountains above Palms Springs, California, comes this precious, smallsucculent, with winter resting rosettes to only about 1/4" spreading to make colonies eventually several feetwide. This one with somewhat red-tinted leaves in winter. In spring and summer 3-4" stalks of starry whiteflowers stand above. Easy going, requiring only decent drainage and dappled sun to full sun. Drought tolerantbut can handle water any time of the year as its mountain habitat has frequent thunder showers. Frost hardy to-10F, USDA zone 6.

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Sisyrinchium 'Stripey'We are so happy to see this little variegated blue-eyed grass selection just released! Small, clump-forminggrasses for full sun areas with little or no access to water. Also great in pots planted with small, dark gravel. 8-10" tall and wide. In the ground, plant en masse and enjoy the long season of sky blue flowers above theyellow-edged green leaves. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6.

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Tricyrtis macranthopsis Toad LilyThis, to us, is the gateway toadlily, an intriguing herbaceous perennial that turned us on to so many othersworthy of growing. To 18” tall with weeping foliage of shiny bright green and, beginning in mid summer,large, 1” yellow flowers, bell-shaped and sometimes with minute polka dots or raspberry spreckles. A must-have in the garden for the scale and colors, the flowers sometimes continuing into December. Slower thansome other species, but well worth it. Enjoys summer moisture, rich soil, and, for us, dappled late afternoonshade to avoid leaf burn. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

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Vitex agnus-castus CHASTE TREEHere’s an outstanding addition to the dry border. Dusky silvered green leaves below huge candles of purpledensely packed September flowers . Large deciduous shrub to 10 ft or a bit more, though easily pruned back.Full sun, no supplemental water needed once established. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6. Easy and carefreeaddition to the garden.

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Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Green Goddess' big green calla lilyTired of those cliché, pure white calla lilies? These beautiful, green-tipped callas grow bigger and morerobustly than your average ‘I don’t know where they came from; they were here when we bought the house’plants. Striking flowers are truly green with white centers, appearing in mid to late summer on plant to 2-3 fttall. Full to part sun with regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

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Aucuba chinensis 'Spotty'A Cistus introduction. Our aucuba phase is now of long standing as this very useful group of plants, found inonly a few clones and usually lurking under stairwells, has so much to offer. A graceful, 4 ft, evergreen shrub,'Spotty' has narrow leaves, to only about 1” x 4” sprayed with yellow polka dots. Excellent for deep, dark, dryshade! Happiest with some summer water in very dry summer places or way back there under the the stairs.Frost hardy as cold as upper USDA zone 6.

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Camellia japonica 'Unryu' contorted japanese camelliaStems twist and turn on this medium-sized Camellia, to 6 ft tall creating an interesting shape in the garden."Unryu" means "dragon in the clouds" suggesting the twisting of a dragon as it climbs to the sky. Springflowers are red-pink and single. Evergreen foliage is glossy in part to full shade with summer water. Frosthardy in upper USDA zone 6.

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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' black mondo grassIn the garden, purple and black have become the new beige, dark colors being the perfect contrast andbackground for just about anything. This small lily relative grows only to about 6" in height, spreadingcontentedly if given plenty of moisture. The black, evergreen leaves and small lilac flowers make any brightlycolored object stand out and look wonderful with your new Goth look -- white powdered makeup notincluded. Full sun to deep shade; a bit slow growing either way. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 6.


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Actinidia 'Silver Lining' kiwiA lovely, small, deciduous vine, shared with us by plantsman Ted Stephens. A bit more diminutive than otherkiwis, growing to a dainty 10 ft or so, with narrow, platinum leaves and small flowers, truly insignificantunless you happen to be another kiwi. Tolerates sun but the foliage is most attractive in light shade. Enjoysgood drainage and regular summer water. Has tested happily through USDA zone 7 winters.

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Agapanthus 'Winter Dwarf' dwarf lily of the nileSelections from the old seedling strain of A. ‘Peter Pan’ and even smaller with strap-like leaves to only 6" orso and lavender-blue flowers on foot long stalks. Both dainty and indestructible in the garden. Does best insun to part shade with regular water in spring and summer. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7, with mulch forextra protection.

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Agave montana mountain agaveOne of the most sculptural century plants from high elevations in Mexico, this is often sandwiched betweenthe larger, higher elevation Agave gentryi and the lower elevation Agave scabra and can show characteristicsof both growing with pines and oaks. 1.5-2 ft, heavily toothed rosettes are deep olive-green brushed with blue.Accepts average garden moisture provided excellent drainage. Sun; adapts to partial shade. Frost hardy to 0F,USDA zone 7.

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Alstroemeria isabellana Peruvian LilyFrom the periodic drought area of Brazil and Northern Argentina, this imbricate blue-green leaved perennialwith dusty salmon colored flowers, as if that could ever happen, adorned with olive green tips flowers fromSpring through Autumn. Winter deciduous, enjoys the occasional Summer irrigation. USDA Zone 7.

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Alstroemeria psittacina 'Variegata' white edged princess lilyA plant with many common names including Peruvian parrot lily, for it's red flowers tipped in green andwhite, and lily-of-the-Incas, referring to its origins in South America. This Japanese selection has variegatedfoliage, grayish green with irregular white edges, on stems to 12-18" tall that form slowly widening clumps(eventually enough to share...). Stems emerge in early autumn, flowering in spring and enjoying a period ofdormancy in summer. Best in sun to part shade with regular summer water. Frost hardy to at least the bottomof USDA zone 7 with mulch.

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Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet'A Rancho Santa Ana introduction, this hybrid groundcover manzinita is much more durable on the west coastthan the A. uva-ursi cultivars. A foot or so high by 4-6 feet wide. Full sun or part shade. Water every 3 weeksor so for best growth. Bronzed red foliage in winter; pink flowers in spring. Cold hardy to 0 to 10F, USDAzone 7.

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Arctostaphylos 'Ishi Pishi'A 2017 Cistus introduction, this from an old village site on the Klamath river and growing to about 10 to 12feet by almost equal width if left unpruned with delicate open habit and grey-green leaves. Abundant whiteflowers begin often by mid December lasting into March. Excellent screen or small garden tree. Mineral soil,best in full sun. USDA zone 7

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Arctostaphylos aff. densiflorus 'Orleans'A Cistus Introduction 2019. Is it real? We don't know. This unusual occurrence outside of its known rangealong the Klamath River in Northern California could be the result of a well intended road planting. Thesebeautiful shrubs between 4 and 6 feet in height with rounded form, deep orange bark and on this plant, veryred newer stems. Otherwise dark green 1" foliage and light white to pale pink flowers. An easy grower inbright light with little summer water. USDA Zone 7.

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Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur'A handsome garden tolerant and ground covering manzanita that often thrives where others fail. 10in tall x 6ft or more wide. White flowers in winter through early spring. Excellent ground cover or spiller, evenunderstory for larger manzanitas or ceanothus. Light shade to full sun. Tolerant of summer water. UpperUSDA Zone 7

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Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Buena Vista'From a particularly useful species, this selection from the northern California coast to about 18" or more inheight by about 5' in as many years. A dense growth habit, they have the glossiest spring-green leaves andpearl colored flowers usually mid-winter. Excellent groundcover in sun to dappled shade for summer dryplaces. USDA zone 7

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Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Mills'One of the more diminutive of this northern California coastal species, this to only a couple of feet in heightslowly spreading to 3-4' or more, densely held petite pointed shiny (and by the way very cute) leaves make aperfect background for the palest of pink masses of flowers occurring midwinter. A definite pollinator magnet.Sun, summer-dry. USDA zone 7

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Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Blue Tip' - thick leafA Cistus introduction. A very pretty blue-leaved manzanita from Northern Lake County, California, to about10’ to 12’ with a pyramidal shape, and thick, light blue leaves contrasting well with orange-red stems andbark. One of our earlier flowering selections, this one is often showing small chains of large white flowersearly to mid December. Easy in cultivation given mineral soil and bright light, tolerating an occasionalsummer watering if needed. Frost hardy to USDA zone 7.

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Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Green Bluff'From a virtual manzanita savannah growing amid California juniper and blue oak this clone grows to 8' ormore and can be coerced to 12' to 15' as a small tree, rounded form with deep lustrous green leaves and nearlywhite flowers from December to February all contrasting quite nicely with sinuous cinnamon colored bark.Very drought tolerant for summer dry climates, but can handle a bit of extra summer water. Zone 7, sun topart shade

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Arctostaphylos nevadensis x columbiana 'Pistol Point'A Cistus Introduction. From high bluffs east of Gold Beach, OR,in yet another hybrid manzanita population,comes what appears to be a cross between A. nevadensis var. knightii and A. glandulosa. This dainty creature,to about 18" in height, mounding yet weeping over any vertical surface it comes near, thought the growthpoints remain upright, giving it a frothy appearance. Has leaves of under 1/2", narrow, rich green, contrastingwith red stems and dark orange bark where it can be seen. Nearly white flowers in winter. Full sun to dappledshade, prefers mineral soil and dry summer conditions. USDA zone 7.

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Arctostaphylos x 'Cave's Pink' manzanitaA Cistus introduction. A long underused manzanita with a native range from Baja to Oregon, this selection, across between glandulosa and cushianiana, from just southwest of Oregon's Caves National Monument,grows to 6 ft with mahogany bark, peachy pink flowers in late winter to spring all amid pink-tinted blueleaves. Can you believe it? Basal sprouting, so, unlike other manzanitas, can be cut back if you must. Fairlytolerant of garden water if the soil is well-drained. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

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Aristolochia californica - Red Bluff, CA california pipevineThis western native Dutchman's pipe, indigenous through western California and southwest Oregon, is a vineto 8 ft or so or a happily scrambling specimen. Deciduous, with 3”, heart-shaped leaves and olive green stemsthat are quite attractive in their winter leaflessness. In spring and sometimes beyond into summer, lightflowers appear -- the Dutchman's pipes of the common name -- often mottled or centered a maroon brown.Sun to part shade with afternoon protection in the hottest climates. Happy with extreme summer drought. Coldhardy to USDA zone 7. Host to the gorgeous blue Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly.


Aspidistra 'Spek-tacular'Shared with us by plantsman, Linda Guy, this wonderful cast iron plant, growing to over 3 ft tall with narrowdark green leaves, has way spotted leaves held upright, almost glowing with the creamy spreckles. Clumps toabout 4 ft wide in a reasonable time. Able to withstand dark shade to dappled light but bleaches in too muchsun. Prefers damp well drained soil. Excellent container. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

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Aspidistra elatior 'Gold Sunray'Particularly upright and narrow leaves cast iron or maybe cast gold plant (either ore) leaves only to about 4" inwidth, up to 24" in length. Deep glossy green with narrow, pale streaks. For deep shade, container or ground.More summer water = more growth. USDA zone 7.

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Aucuba japonica 'Alabai'A Cistus introduction. This selection from an old north Portland watering hole of the same name offers verylarge leaves of 6 inches or more of dark green adorned with creamy yellow polka dots, seeming to swirl beforeones eyes a wonderful echo of many a late night patron leaving the premises. To 8 feet or more adding boldtexture to a shady garden spot. This plant is male with small purple flowers adding interest in late winter.Drought tolerant though summer water speeds growth. Zone 7, if not 6.

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Aucuba japonica 'Katoaba'Another flashy Aucuba, this with large bright gold centers on 5" leaves on a rather dense 4-5' shrub. Orangefruit contrasts sharply late autumn through winter. Perfect for lighting up a dark corner whether in the groundor container. Average water though able to endure a surprising amount of drought if not in direct sun. USDAzone 7 if not upper 6.

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Aucuba japonica 'Lisa White'Given to us by Atlanta plantsman, Ozzie Johnson, and named for, well, Lisa, with 4-5'" narrow, speckledleaves on a compact shrub, a great addition to a shady garden with very pale fruit from autumn through winteron this female plant. Evergreen. Hardy to USDA zone 7, if not 6. Shade to dappled sun. Extra summer waterto push new growth in dry climates.

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Baccharis magellanicaFrom southern Argentina, a place rich in baccharis species, comes this ground hugging plant from the wind-swept Magellanic Plains. This male clone, only 4-6" in height spreading to 4 ft or more with 1/4" glossyevergreen leaves makes a fabulous ground cover for bright light situations needing only occasional summerwater where dry. Roots as it spreads. Late winter to spring cream-colored flowers enhance its appearance andmake local pollinators do the happy dance. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

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Begonia chitoensisAnother hardy begonia to add to the garden. This one collected at high elevation in China. Rather tough,glossy leaves that remain evergreen unless a major frost should happen. Pink flowers in late summer throughautumn. 16-18in tall. USDA zone 7. Zone 6 with mulch.

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Bergeranthus jamesii - cl 2Ice plant relative from South Africa, to only about 2” tall in clumps to 5-6” wide with succulent, triangularleaves. In summer, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers cover the the plant. Requires very good drainage in leansoil, sun in all but the very hottest climates, and an occasional watering in summer by hose or monsoon. Frosthardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

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Buddleja globosa orange ball treeTo see it in bloom is to covet this cheerful plant, ours a Cistus collection from the highlands of Argentina. To6-12 ft tall or so with long, narrow, "woolly" leaves of green-silver-grey and copious, 2" diameter, orange-yellow, puffball flowers.-- fragrant of course. Full sun and well-drained soil with regular water. Frost hardyand deciduous in USDA zone 7; semi-evergreen in upper zone 8 and above.

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Callistemon pityoides 'Kosciuszko Princess' alpine bottlebrushA particularly frost hardy callistemon collected on the upper slopes of Australia's Mt. Kosciuszko, this smallbottlebrush, to 3-6 ft tall, has finely textured, long and narrow, evergreen leaves and pale yellow,“bottlebrush” flowers in late spring and early summer. Best in full sun to part shade with summer water,though quite drought tolerant once established. One of the hardiest of the genus, performing well to 0F, USDAzone 7.

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Calycanthus occidentalis - Josephine Co. OregonThis represents the northern-most distribution of a lovely Oregon native deciduous shrub with the only otherspecies residing in Florida and Asia. Growing along seasonally dry creeks, these plants can reach 6-8' heightwith equal spread. Deep red flowers in spring then, with this strain, throughout summer smelling of a rich redwine, sadly more like Elmer's glue with the afternoon heat... can't win them all! Attractive seed pods andlemon yellow fall color. Sun or shade, any drainage, dry in summer USDA zone 7

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Camellia sinensis 'Blushing Maiden' blushing maiden tea camelliaA pink flowered, dark foliaged form of true tea camellia, sometimes found as C. sinensis 'Rosea'. And, yes, teacan be made from the leaf tips. This Chinese selection is daintier than the species with spicy-scented, pinkflowers appearing in autumn to brighten those fall cleanup days. To 4 ft tall, eventually 5 ft x 4 ft wide. Ahandsome shrub for part shade with regular summer water. Frost hardy to at least 0F, USDA zone 7.

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Casuarina glauca gray she-oakA most attractive Australian "she-oak,” this from seed collected at some elevation. A medium tree, to 30 ft ormore, with wispy, blue foliage, the "leaves" expressed as tiny scales on small, multi-branched stems andproviding wispy blue foliage. Full sun is best for blueness. Very drought tolerant but accepts summer water aswell. Evergreen in USDA zone 8 and up; surprisingly perennial in zone 7. Impressive. Very good containersubject. Somewhat invasive in Florida and Hawaii.

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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Oregon Missed'A chance seedling in the Cistus Nursery garden. Arising from a cross between a Paul Bonine/Greg Sheperdintroduction, 'Oregon Mist', and the old selection 'Victoria', possessing full rounded leaves and rather densegrowth of Victoria, but the quick upright form of 'Oregon Mist'. The seedling was noticed at the base of ouroriginal Oregon Mist specimen after it's untimely death at the age of over 10 years, at nearly 20' in height.Excellent screening plant, with dry position, where horizontal space is precious. Pleasing light blue flowers,early to midspring, sometimes repeated. USDA zone 7.

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Ceanothus x 'Cielo Blue'A Cistus nursery introduction; this cross between our coastal native C. thyrsiflorus and C. caeruleus from NE.Mexico has the ease of cultivation of both parents with the addition of more summer water tolerance. Quarterinch leaves on fine textured shrubs 3-4 feet eventually to 5, with soft blue flowers mid to late spring and oftenagain in autumn. Bright light, well drained soil USDA zone 7. Excellent planted as a low hedge.

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Centaurea cineraria velvet centauraA wonderful evergreen species, heading toward being a shrub rather than a perennial. The finely dissected,silvery white leaves form a mound to about 3 ft or more and make a wonderful background for the lavender torose-purple flowers that appear in the spring and sporadically through the rest of the year. Prefers sun and lowfertility soil for best performance. Evergreen and hardy to the middle of USDA zone 7.

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Ceratostigma griffithii blue leadwortClouds of sky-blue flowers coat this small, evergreen sub-shrub through the summer. Handsome blue-greenleaves when not in flower. Full to part sun with regular summer water. Usually 2 ft tall and as wide. Coldhardy in USDA zone 7.

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Cinnamomum japonicum - Mike RemmickThis handsome clone, an individual from seed given plantsman Mike Remmick some years ago, has attained abeautifully pyramidal evergreen tree in his McMinnville OR. garden. To about 25 feet in a dozen years. Longpleasing green leaves with blue undersides, and easy in the garden if given occasional summer water in dryclimates. Full sun to dappled shade and decent drainage. Among the hardiest to cold of the genus, to USDAzone 7

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Corokia cotoneaster 'Devil's Smoke'A Cistus introduction. The world needs another black-leaved plant! From seed collected from the wonderfulPukerau Nursery in NZ, we selected this particularly interesting clone. Wiry, silver-tinted stems give way toblack, green-centered leaves on a densely contorting, divaricating shrub to about 6' eventually. From theDevil's Staircase formation near the tip of the South Island, it should be among the hardiest of the species, butwho really cares cuz it looks dead anyways. USDA zone 7. Full sun for best color. By the way, cheery smallyellow flowers in spring.

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Danae racemosa poet's laurelOut of the Middle East comes a slow-to-propagate and hard-to-find evergreen shrub for the shade garden.Handsome AND drought tolerant, this 3 ft shrub has arching stems with waxy green leaves once used tocrown athelets and poets. A nobel history as well! White summer flowers are not showy but produce largered-ornage berries that last through autumn and winter. Part shade to shade with water to establish. Frosthardy to at least 0F, USDA zone 7.

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Daphne 'Briggs Moonlight'A chance discovery found at Briggs Nursery. This eye-catching Daphne has variegated creamy yellow andgreen leaves and early spring pink flowers. The fragrance is delicious and can perfume an entire space. Bestsighted out of the hottest sun. Some summer water. Deciduous. Grows 3.5ft x 3.5ft. Hardy to USDA zone 7

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Daphne odora f. leucanthaThe green leaved, pale pink flowered ‘version’ of the common winter daphne. Rather easier in the garden inculture as well as design. Clusters of pink buds open to intensely fragrant star-shaped white flowers mid tolate winter, offering great late winter cheer! Sun to part shade. Cold hardy to USDA zone 7.

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Dicliptera suberecta uruguayan firecracker plantHummingbird magnet! A stunning, perennial, subshrub from Uruguay, to 18-24" wide and tall, with slender,velvety, gray foliage on erect or arching stems, lovely by itself, AND all summer into autumn, hummingbirdfood, two-lipped, rusty-reddish-orange, tubular flowers in upright clusters. To see is to covet. Best in sun withsummer water but tolerates some shade and occasional periods of drought. Cold hardy in USDA zones 7-11.

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Echium russicumThis extremely hardy European echium is smaller than most of its kin, to only 2 ft tall with tall spikes ofsaturated dark red flowers. To 2 ft tall in clumps to 18" wide. Though considered biennial, these are perennialin well-drained soil that is very lean. Also seeds itself in undisturbed gravel mulch. Sun is best. Tolerant ofdrought but intolerant of transplanting. Frost hardy and perennial in USDA zone 7.

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Elaeagnus pungens 'Clemson Variegated' silverthornVariegated olive relative, this with striking center markings of yellow and gold on dark green foliage ... orperhaps better described as yellow and gold foliage with a narrow, dark green margin. By either description astriking evergreen shrub, over time to 10 ft tall x 10 ft wide, with fragrant, white to cream flowers in the fall.Enjoys well-drained soil and average summer water. Plant in sun, where it holds its color very well, or partshade. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

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Euonymus microphylla 'Butterscotch'A particularly charming little shrub to only about 18" in height and width, with upheld branches sporting goldleaves aging to a very light green. Excellent small container plant, rock garden, or 'lil tiny hedge. USDAZone 7.

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Fokienia hodginsii DJHC 182Extremely rare native of China and Vietnam, this form collected by Dan Hinkley, a tree to 75 to 100 ft tall orso in its native habitat, in cultivation reaching 25 ft in a reasonable amount of time. This member of thecypress family has lovely sprays of red-tinted foliage, often silvery underneath. A pretty addition to any moistsituation with careful drainage in dappled light to full sun. Not to be missed. Frost hardy to a little over 10F,USDA zone 8.

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Fuchsia 'Golden Harold'Old-fashioned yet seldom available, this lovely upright to 4 to 5' smothers itself with nearly gold to light greenleaves tinted orange in sun with a long season of flowers of cherry red centered, dark purple. Evergreen inzone 9 perennial flowering early on new wood to the bottom of USDA zone 7. Surprisingly sun tolerantthought quite happy in dappled shade.

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Gardenia jasminoides 'Chuck Hayes' PP8755 hardy double gardenia, cape jasmineTough, hardy, and lovely gardenia for USDA zone 7, down to 0F, really! Wonderfully fragrant, double whiteflowers in June and July, and occasionally in autumn when temperatures cool down. Compact evergreenshrub, to 3 ft, blooms in full to half sun with normal garden water. Developed by the late Chuck Hayes andDan Milbocker at the Virginia Beach Research Station, VA.

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Hebe 'Wingletye'Another introduction from County Park Nursery in the United Kingdom. A low, spreading shrub -- to 8" x 3ft -- not quite as dense in growth as some of the mat-formers but the loose texture is nonetheless quitebeautiful. Gray-blue leaves with reddish margins on darker stems and narrow clusters of light blue flowers inspring and often again in late autumn and winter. Very good texture when combined with large-leaved plants.Sun to part sun, good drainage and normal water. Upper USDA zone 7.

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Hebe anomala 'Purpurea Nana'Gorgeous hebe, colorful in all seasons! Beginning with green leaves on dark purple stems throughout thesummer, the leaves turn purple in winter with bronzing on the tips. A small, evergreen shrub, to 3 ft tall x 2 ftwide over time with upright form. Best in sun to part shade in well-drained soil with occasional summer wateronce established. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7, with good drainage.

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Hebe glaucophyllaHardy and drought tolerant, this Hebe's ever-gray foliage spreads at a height of 16" and blooms in earlysummer with clusters of pure white. Prefers well-drained soil and lots of sun. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone7.

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Hebe salicornioidesRare plant from New Zealand, largely confined to catchment of the Clarence River, growing on slopes andvalley floors from 3,600-5,000 ft in Nelson, Marlborough and N. Canterbury Mountains -- and, indeed,looking very much like pickle weed. A densely branched little "whipcord" -- usually under 15" -- with springgreen leaves and white flowers in early summer on upright branchlets. A very architectural little plant thatadds great texture to containers. Sun to part sun, good drainage and normal water. Has been reported frosthardy into upper USDA zone 7.

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Hebe topiaria UCSC 89.210A very hardy hebe with such compact, tight growth that it does, indeed, look like a trimmed topiary inmaturity. Leaves are gray-green with creamy edges and are held at an upright angle creating an interestingtexture in an evergreen shrub that eventually reaches 3-4 ft tall x 4-5 ft wide. In the best of times, small, gauzywhite flowers are decorative in late spring to early summer. Good drainage is important for hebes and full sunwith occasional summer water. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

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Ilex aquifolium 'Crassifolia' leatherleaf hollyCultivated since the 1700s, this oddly handsome, small holly reaches 6 - 8 ft tall but very slowly, its curvedleaves, shiny and dark with their distinctive, soft spines standing out on dark purple stems in the new growth.Spring flowers are white but inconspicuous, producing no fruit on this male cultivar. Sun to part shade withaverage summer moisture, though these can tolerate some drought once established. Frost hardy to 0F, USDAzone 7.

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Ilex x 'Mary Nell'Given to us by the late J.C. Raulston and name after the great holly man himself, Tom Dodd, comes this fairlyrapid-growing hybrid, which forms an 8-10' pyramidal shape in a few years and then slowly marches to 20-25'. Leaves have a most interesting ruffled texture and gloss, giving it an almost artificial appearance.Excellent screen, easily hedged, but we think it's better looking if you don't. USDA zone 7, possibly 6. Sun to3/4 shade. Give it a little extra water in summer dry places. Excellent container specimen.

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Impatiens omeiana - silver and green mt. omei impatiensA diminutive, wide-leaved form of this somewhat uncommon species from China’s Mt. Omei, this form withgreen leaves dusted silver and golden flowers beginning late summer and lasting to fall. Another lovelyimpatiens from Mr. Impatiens himself, Derick Pitman. Easy to grow in light to heavy shade if kept moist - thedeeper the shade the more silver the leaves. Perennial and frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

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Iris unguicularis 'Ginny Hunt'A Cistus introduction. .well, kind of. Actually grown from seed from the fabulous plantswomen Ginny Hunt.Of all the plants, this clone has much larger, more deeply purple-blue flowers on robust, evergreen plants fromNovember often into April. Handsome year-round. Good for winter cut. Sun to light shade. Cold hardy inUSDA zone 7.

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Laurus nobilis 'Crispa' undulate grecian laurelAlso known as "wavy bay," this selection of Grecian laurel has leaves that are not only tasty, used forflavoring meats and soups, but also handsome, the leaf edges crisply textured with tight undulations. Easy togrow, this large shrub to small tree, to 12 ft tall or so, is evergreen, upright and fast-growing in full sun, leanand well-drained soil, and little to no summer water once well established. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.Sometimes found as Laurus nobilis 'Undulata.'

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Laurus nobilis 'Starbright'A Cistus introduction, but given to us by plantsman Mike Remmick of a plant he selected and has grown inMcMinnville Oregon for many years. Upright in habit with luxurious red-purple stems and fluted leavesmaking an imbricate pattern with the typical culinary flavor and aroma. Expect 20-25' but easily trimmed andexcellent for a container. Sun to part shade in upper USDA zone 7, prefers good drainage and able towithstand summer drought.

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Leptospermum grandifolium mountain tea treeOur clone from good friend Kevin Hughes, most recently of Hampshire's Spinner's Nursery. A shrubby tree to10 ft or so with thick, gray-green leaves with a silver shimmer. In midsummer, the foliage is absolutelysmothered with 3/4" whitish pink flowers, lasting a very long time. A must have for the proper garden. Frosthardy through the single digits F, USDA zone 7.

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Leptospermum lanigerum - Mt. WallThis Tasmanian collection to only about 4 feet with densely held olive green, grey-tinted and bubblegumscented foliage. Bears white flowers in early to mid spring, occasionally after. Great for a low hedge or can belifted to expose attractive golden stringy bark. A tough garden subject requiring only occasional summer waterwhere dry, also withstanding poor drainage and heavy soils. Bright light, upper USDA zone 7.

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Leptospermum sp. [Eugene, OR hardy] Collected and shared with us by plantsman Ian Barclay, this clone of a tough plant from Eugene, Oregon, hassmall, dark green leaves on dark stems, similar, we think, to L. sericeum but with the added provenance ofhaving been through some of the coldest winters in Eugene's Willamette Valley frost pocket. By its earlygrowth rate, we would guess to an eventual height of 6-8 ft, or smaller with pruning or hedging. White springflowers are often repeated into fall. Sun to part shade in well-drained soil with at least occasional summerwater. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

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Libertia ixioides 'Goldfinger' golden new zealand irisOne of the brightest, with cascading, gold-orange foliage on a clumping, garden accent, to about 18” x 18”.White star-like flowers appear in clusters mid-spring, producing large yellow berries for fall. These NewZealand natives prefer sun to part shade and rich, moist, well-drained soil but tolerate some summer droughtonce established. Easily frost hardy in USDA zone 8 and reported to tolerate temperatures as low as 0F.

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Ligustrum lucidum 'Variegata' glossy privetForget all you know about privets. This plant rocks! with its tricolor leaves in cool white-grey-green andpanicles of tiny white flowers in spring for hummingbirds and butterflies, followed by tiny black fruits(drupes) that birds love. Evergreen, these are easily maintained as large shrubs or small trees, to 6-10 ft tall,useful as single specimens or as a screen or hedge. Happy in full sun to almost full shade with good drainageand regular summer water. Rewarding in that difficult spot. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

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Lithocarpus densiflorus var. echinoides SBH 9687 dwarf tan oakThis dwarf tanbark oak, found growing on serpentine soils in the Siskiyou Mountains of southwest Oregoninto California is a prize for rock gardeners and non-rock gardeners alike. Blue Leave and new growth withgolden indumentum. Yum! To only 3-5 feet at maturity and that fairly slowly. Full to part sun, lean andwell-drained soil, with no summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7, possibly into zone 6.

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Lysimachia paridiformis var. stenophylla DJHC 704Dan Hinkley's collection from China's Emei Shan from whence have come so many exciting plants, this is astriking, evergreen perennial with dense clusters of golden-yellow flowers all summer long atop stems to 10"tall or more. Forms well-behaved clumps of whorled foliage, the leaves dark green and shiny with hints ofbronze, in sun or part shade where soil is well-drained and some summer water is provided. Frost hardy to 0F,USDA zone 7.

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Metapanax delavayi 'Stout' stout delavay false ginsengA Cistus introduction. Selected from our seed grown plants, this clone of an already desirable evergreen araliarelative, has rather thickened compound leaves, more schefflera-like than its brethren. A graceful shrub orsmall tree, these have a sturdy form, maintaining an upright stance. Mature plants produce late summerclusters of white flowers that become black berries providing winter food for the birds. Dappled sun to partshade and rich, moist soil are best. 12ft tall. Frost hardy to upper USDA zone 7 and possibly lower. (Thespecies, until recently, was Nothopanax delavayi.)

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monardella sp. SBH 12298$12 Lamiaceae

Muehlenbeckia axillaris SBH ? - Steve Newelllow creeping evergreen groundcover

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Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Tricolor' tricolor wire grassA variegated version of the useful, ground-covering wire grass, the leaves splashed with green, white, andpink on dark, wiry stems to only 6" in height, spreading slowly. Evergreen, forming dense mats in sun to partshade in almost any soil but needing some summer water where particularly dry. Very good around steps orlarger specimens such as New Zealand flax. Also successful in containers. Frost hardy to 8F, upper edge ofUSDA zone 7. Sometimes sold as M. axillaris.

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Olearia - white form daisy bushThis is a serious "double-take" plant, an evergreen shrub with silver foliage that is completely covered withwhite daisy flowers in late spring. To 4 ft tall at maturity with stiff, upright stems and a compact form, theseare tough and easy in the garden, tolerating drought and coastal conditions. Best in hot sun with littlesupplemental water once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

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Opuntia pusilla - gold spined form cockspur prickly pearDiminutive, mat-forming prickly pear from the Gulf Coast to the lower Carolinas, found most often in coastalsand dunes with 2" flattened pads, yellow flowers, and, in this form, golden spines, making a most attractive,fast-growing garden or container plant. Pads easily detach and can be shared purposely or not. Frost hardy inlow USDA zone 7, possibly zone 6. Quite moisture tolerant as well.

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Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Riptide' upright false hollyThe form of this lovely creature suggests a very upright and narrow O. heterophyllus 'Gulftide' with shiny,rather prickly leaves, orangey new growth, and white autumn flowers combining to create a fine garden plant.Expected to reach 8-10 ft tall by 4-5 ft wide. Good for formal hedges, specimens, or container plants. Happyin sun or shade, and drought tolerant though, in dry climates, a little summer water helps develop flower buds.Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

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Oxalis oregana - Rowdy Creek redwood sorrelA Cistus introduction, collected near Rowdy Creek on the Smith River almost directly on theCalifornia/Oregon border. This form of the native redwood sorrel grows to 6-8" in height, the leaves darkgreen above with deep maroon undersides and the flowers, smallish and pale pink in spring and summer.Works well in the deepest dark, dry shade, or in dappled sun. Happy to go dormant in the summer but remainsevergreen with some water. Grows vigorously in winter. Cold hardy in USDA zone 7. An excellent small-scale groundcover.

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Parahebe perfoliataLight purple pendant bells all summer carried above handsome grey-green foliage. Tough and dependable inthe perennial border or draping over a wall. Sun to part shade, regular water.

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Philadelphus madrensis desert mountain mock orangeSweet little mock orange, native to the US Southwest and extremely drought tolerant, with highly fragrant,small white flowers, sometimes rose-centered, and small leaves, to only 1/2". A deciduous shrub, to 4 ft tall,for bright light and lean, well-drained soil. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7 and possibly into upper zone 6.

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Phlomis fruticosa - compact formDrought tolerant shrub, with furry, wooly leaves gray-blue on top and lighter and brighter beneath. This formsmaller and more compact, to only 2-3 ft tall and wide, but with the same cheerful flowers, whorls of yellow,drapey, slightly fuzzy blossoms, on upright stems from spring through summer. Full sun to light shade withlittle summer water for these natives of Mediterranean Europe. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

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Pittosporum heterophyllum chinese mock orangeThis evergreen "mock orange" should be in every shopping center parking lot– it’s that tough. Sadly, it’s notwell represented anywhere. Medium shrub to small tree,12 to 15 ft, with glossy, narrow foliage and, in spring,pale yellow, intoxicatingly scented flowers. Delicious! Sun to part shade with regular water. Frost hardy inupper USDA zone 7.

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Pittosporum parvilimbumA Pittosporum for USDA zone 7! one known to have survived many harsh winters at the JC RaulstonArboretum in North Carolina. Having been introduced there as the completely unrelated Phillyrea, it was onlyafter many years the plant was noticed and properly identified as this recently described and excellent species.From China, a tall, evergreen shrub, to 10-12 ft, densely branched and adorned with small, narrow leaves.Blooms in spring with small, white fragrant flowers followed by tiny, black fruits in orange capsules. Sun topart shade with regular water. A treasure for the Pittosporum-lover’s garden!

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Pittosporum x 'Sappy'A Cistus introduction from a series of inter-specific hybrids this 15 ft tall plus by 6-8ft wide large shrub orpossibly better yet small tree. Evergreen blue-green leaves, and creamy light yellow flowers in spring andearly summer, ever so fragrant. Excellent small street tree, garden or screen. Full sun to dappled shade, somesummer water where dry and fairly well drained soil. Hardy well into USDA zone 7.

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Podocarpus alpinus 'County Park Fire' alpine plum yewOoooH! We think we are becoming quite enamored with these little podocarps. Another down-under plantselected by famed County Park Nursery in the United Kingdom, this jewel-like little conifer, reaches onlyabout 3 ft with densely held, shiny, rounded needles of deepest green/maroon in summer, taking on fierypurple-orange tints in winter, especially in new growth. A fabulous addition to container or garden. The P.alpinus group is one of the most hardy of the genus, this plant having been hardy to close to 0F in severalgardens. Stunning when planted with other party goers such as Uncinia rubra and, maybe our favorite,Libertia peregrinans for a rusty contrast. Average soil conditions; bright light best; not appreciative ofprolonged drought. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

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Podocarpus lawrencei 'Purple King'Spreading shrub to small tree from New Zealand with foliage that turns a very dark purple in winter,lightening a bit in summer. Has very nice red berries. Can be easily hedged, making it a nice alternative toyew or other more commonly used conifers. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.

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Podocarpus nivalis UCSC 75.43 alpine totaraThe hardiest of the podocarps, this alpine totara, a Univeristy of California at Santa Cruz collection from Mt.Ruapehu on New Zealand's North Island, is a small, bushy shrub, slow-growing to 3 ft tall and up to 6 ft wide,with dense, needle-like, green foliage that turns an exquisite bronze in winter. Happy growing over walls orbanks -- even in containers, in sun to shade where soil is well-drained. Summer drought tolerant onceestablished. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

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Podocarpus totara 'Pendula' weeping totaraLarge, gracefully weeping shrub, easily trained to small tree size, to 8-12 ft tall or so, with yellow-green,densely held needles and dense weeping branches as well, though these can be thinned to enhance the fine,graceful appearance. Easy care, requiring regular but infrequent water in dry summer places and sun for bestneedle color, though perfectly happy in dappled shade. This New Zealand native seems adaptable to both eastand west. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7. Excellent container plants.

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Quercus berberidifolia x engelmannii SBH 9064Another oak from our collection near the summit of the Santa Rosa Plateau in southern California, these arealso 6 ft shrubs with somewhat broader leaves with a blue finish suggesting intergression with the Engelmanoaks included in our name. Also very good for the western dry garden as a large shrub remaining under 10 fttall or pruned into small tree form and reaching to 12-14 ft tall. Needs sun to half shade and well-drained soil;dislikes summer wet places. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7, probably zone 6.

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Rohdea japonica 'Mini'Indeed, a very small form, from Japan, of this most useful evergreen perennial. To about 6", producing tufts ofdark green leaves, edged and sometimes streaked white, with spring flowers, nondescript, unless you areanother rohdea, but followed by most attractive bright orange fruit from late summer into winter. Evergreen.For deep shade. Excellent for container culture. Control for root weevils. USDA zone 7, if not 6.

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Ruscus hypophyllum - cl. 1This form from Greece, with handsome rounded leaves, a small evergreen shrub, to 2 ft, is nothing but stems,but seems to survive quite nicely, thank you. Native from Italy to the Czech Republic, it’s often used to dorough cleaning (beating rugs, cleaning butchering blocks, etc.). An indestructible border plant; better in thewinter when it sets berries. Best in part to full shade in rich, well-drained soil. Though drought tolerant,growth is better with summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

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Salvia clevelandii 'Alpine'A terrific, extremely cold hardy sage from 8000 ft in the mountains of southern California, a woody shrub to 3ft x 3 ft with whorls of blue flowers, very, very fragrant blue flowers in late spring and early summer. Fullsun and lean, well-drained soil with little water once established. Can be cut back after blooming. Frosthardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

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Salvia sonomensis 'Blue Canyon'A Cistus introduction, this lovely western native from the selection-rich American River canyon inCalifornia's Sierra Nevada is a particularly high elevation collection from 4100'. Spruce blue leaves smellingabout as sage-y as possible. Perfect small scale ground cover for under your favorite Manzanita or Ceanothusand only about 5 inches tall by about 4 feet in a few years. Lean soil, sharp drainage, summer dry. USDA zone7.

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Sarcococca orientalisOur selection of this exceedingly handsome, 4 ft, rather dense, evergreen shrub with 2" x 1" leaves set amidthe layered branches, each festooned with flowers up to 1/3" from mid-fall to through late winter.Wonderfully fragrant. We have found this plant to be one of the most fully evergreen and rewarding of thegenus. A great addition under other shrubs in nearly full shade to bright light, but best out of hottest afternoonsun in warm climates. Regular summer water and average fertilizing. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

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Saxifraga stolonifera strawberry begoniaClassic pass along houseplant that is actually hardy outside

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Saxifraga veitchiana Green Strawberry BegoniaA lovely strawberry begonia shared with us by the Elizabeth C. Miller Garden in Seattle. Much like the classicpass-along plant, but possessing smaller leaves, evergreen and deep velvety green adorned with scallopededges that could only be described as cute. White summer flowers appear in delicate sprays. Spreads gently byrunners. Part shade to shade in moist soil with summer water in dry areas. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7. Avery nice container plant or small scale groundcover.

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Saxifraga x 'Primuloides'Deep green and rapidly spreading evergreen groundcover, this "london pride" is a great knitter for the gardenunder shrubs and between other diminutive or clump forming plants. Attractive rosettes bare cerise 10" stalksthat carry cheery pink flowers in early summer. Can tolerate deep shade but flowers best in more sun. Sun toshade and average moisture. USDA zone 7

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Schefflera delavayiIn our never ending search for garden hardy evergreen Schefflera relatives, here's one that's actually aSchefflera. This Himalayan species grows eventually to 6 or 8 ft and can have leaves in excess of 2 ft with anexquisite tawny indumentum. So far has proven hardier than even Fatsia to a low USDA zone 7!! Dappledshade is best with even moisture.

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Sedum wrightiiA most compact succulent from the high mountains of Sonora and Chihuahua to N. Mexico with cheery greenrosettes of only about 2" spreading to form clumps in their cliffside habitats with white flowers produced latespring and often late summer after the monsoons. Wonderful container or rock garden specimen. Be sure togive it your own monsoon in summer dry climates. Zone 7 with bright to dappled light.

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Sisyrinchium macrocephalumA charming yellow-eyed grass, that's really more of an iris. Very sunny yellow cheery flowers atop blades ofnarrow iris-like foliage. Just under 2ft tall and clumping. Full Sun. Regular water. USDA zone 7.

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Solanum pseudocapsicum False Jerusalem Cherry, Winter CherryWe wouldn’t have believed its hardiness had we not been watching it thrive in a neighborhood garden for thepast 7 years. White flowers followed by orange-red to scarlet fruit that is held a long time. Part to full sun withgood draining soil. Makes and excellent container specimen where it will grow to about 2' tall and wide.Reseeds if temps dip below 10F.

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Speirantha convallarioides false lily of the valleyCharming liliaceous evergreen ground cover, one of the myriad from south and east Asia. With bold leaves,this one forms 12" leafy rosettes of deep green slowly spreading to form small colonies to 3 ft or so at home inthe deepest, darkest shade. The flowers are tiny trumpets, white and fragrant, appearing in spring and again infall. Very good for a tropical effect. Needs summer moisture. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

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Stachyurus salicifolius willow leaf spiketailElegant evergreen shrub from China with long and narrow pointed, rain-tipped leaves on arching stems to 6-8ft tall x 5-6 ft wide. In winter pendulous chains of white-to-greenish-white blooms tantalize for a long timefrom bud to bloom. Truly striking year round and wonderful arching out over banks. Morning with afternoonshade, or dappled shade with regular summer water for best performance. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

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Trachelospermum 'Woodlanders Yellow' [080539]Another star jasmine from Bob McCartney in Aiken, South Carolina, this one very similar to T. jasminoides'Mandianum' but, in our opinion, with more abundant and darker yellow flowers. An exceptionally durable,hardy star jasmine, to 10-12 ft, with shiny, leathery, dark green leaves and fragrant, creamy flowers at theyellow edge of the species’ variation. Regular summer water in full sun for most fragrant bloom. Frost hardyto 0F, USDA zone 7.

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Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Hatsuyuki' asian star jasmineAn Asian star jasmine, very like our T. ‘First Snow’ (the English translation of ‘Hatsuyuki’) but slowergrowing and shrubbier, so kept separate in order to distinguish these different habits. As with T. 'First Snow'the leaves emerge pinkish white adding green then turning mostly green with age, creating a wonderful colortexture in the garden. Sun to part shade with summer water. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7. Also useful asan indoor plant.

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Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Red Top' asian star jasmineHardy flowering jasmine, evergreen, to 10 ft tall or so, for trailing or climbing a wall. This one with deep,reddish bronze new growth turns green in summer and a darker bronze in winter. White flowers, when theyfinally arrive, have a sweet and creamy fragrance. Sun to part shade with summer water. Frost hardy to 0F,USDA zone 7.

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Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Variegatum' star jasmineA pretty and delicate form brought from England in 1997, this cultivar is as vigorous as the species but theleaves, measuring about 1/2" x 2", are margined and streaked creamy white and plants show a great propensityfor climbing. Sweetly scented flowers, more white than cream, in great abundance but small. Makes awonderful contrast with other clinging vines with dark green leaves, e.g., creeping figs (Ficus pumila) orclimbing evergreen hydrangeas (Hydrangea seamanii). We have used this in dark courtyards with such plantsas variegated forms of Fatsia japonica and variegated aspidistra to great effect. Shade to sun, though notlikely to flower in deepest shade. Fertile, well-watered soil preferably. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

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Trachelospermum sp. - Cliff Parks star jasminePurchased years ago from the great nursery, Camellia Forest, this Cliff Parks collection, clearly related to T.jasminoides, has uniquely broad, triangular leaves with a slightly ruffled surface adding a particularly lovelytexture in the garden or container. The flowers, creamy white with maybe a drop of yellow, have the typicalstar jasmine fragrance with a little drop of custard. We’ve enjoyed this plant for many years but have just nowpropagated it in enough numbers for you to enjoy as well. Drought tolerant, as are the other star jasmine, butprettier with some summer moisture. Sun or shade with best flowers in sun. Has taken USDA zone 7 wintersin stride.

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Trachycarpus fortunei - Taylor's formOriginally shared with us by plantsman Pat McCracken, this strain selected through multiple cold winters inthe Carolinas having survived 0 fehrenheit and a little below unscathed. To 30 ft or so with 3 foot wide by 5foot long fronds gently bent at the tips and producing copious ammounts of deep blue fruit on female plants.USDA zone 7 for sure. Regular summer water for best appearance.

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Viburnum kansuenseA large flowered viburnum from China with white spring bloom followed by red berries. Nice warm red fallcolor. May reach 6 ft or so in the garden. Full to part sun with normal summer water. Cold hardy to less than0F - below USDA zone 7.


Yucca treculeanaTall yucca, its trunk reaching to 12 ft with stiff bayonet-shaped leaves, to 2” wide and 3 ft long, arrangedevenly around the thick trunk. Spectacular by itself but when it grows up, in say 4 to 5 years, a giant flowerstalk appears adorned with white flowers. Stunning! Originating in the southwestern United States and inMexico, these are frost hardy to USDA zone 7.

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Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Hercules' hercules calla lilyA truly large form of calla lily that we obtained from Western Hills Nursery in Occidental, CA, bigger in bothleaves and flowers -- and, of course, better. Leaves are spotted with cream dots and 8-10”, white flowersappear in early spring on stalks up to 6 ft tall. Full sun to part shade with adequate summer water. Frost hardyto 0F, USDA zone 7. Bulbs can be mulched or lifted in colder climates.

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Zauschneria canum 'John Bixby' California FuchsiaA new introduction from the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in Claremont, CA with soft gray-green leavesand particularly large scarlet flowers. This selection gets slightly taller than the typical native species, to 18"tall, and 4-5' wide. Full sun in well-drained soil. Excellent on slopes or in the mixed border. Hummingbirdattractor. Frost hardy to upper USDA zone 7.

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Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'Let this manzanita romp through your border, spreading to 6 ft wide and only 2-3 ft tall. A delicious andextremely durable, evergreen groundcover. Foliage is bronze in new growth and in winter, maturing to gray-green in summer. Late winter flowers are typical, manzanita bells, pink in this form and followed by redberries. Drought tolerant once established and frost hardy to 5F, mid USDA zone 7.

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Aspidistra tonkinensis 'Spotty' cast iron plantA Cistus introduction of a lovely species, this our seedling selection from Southeast China, with graceful, longgreen leaves, to 3 ft or more, emerging with black sheaths, the leaves humorously spotted almost golden.Tolerant of deep shade and drought, but more pleased with ample summer moisture and good soil. Thus farfrost hardy to upper USDA zone 7. We think this is one of the most graceful of all the aspidistras.

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Begonia 'Chandler's Hardy'From plantsman Shayne Chandler, from a group trip several years ago this lovely creature, looking a bit like ahefty form of B. hemsleyana grows to a vigorous 18" with leaves mottled silver-pink and white, with pinkflowers rising above. Tough in any woodland situation given adequate drainage and consistent summer water.Deciduous, USDA Zone 7b.

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Brachyglottis monroiThis very dense little New Zealand shrub daisy is grown much more for its glossy, brownish green, undulate-margined foliage and tomentose (fuzzy) undersides than for its summer tiny yellow flowers. Handsome in thegarden reaching to 5 ft or so. Prefers full sun and regular summer water. The hardiest parent of the DunedinGroup; frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.

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Calycanthus occidentalis spice bushDeciduous shrub, 8-10 ft tall, native to the mountains of central and northern California. “Fancy” red-maroonflowers appear late spring to late summer Lovely and slightly aromatic though the leaves and twigs are thetruly spicy element. Prefers sun; accepts part shade. Likes well-drained soil and moisture. Somewhat deerresistant. Frost hardy to the single digits F, upper USDA zone 7.

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Camellia sasanqua 'Narumigata'A lovely plant, at one point nearly lost in cultivation. Ours comes from Portland's historic Platt garden whereit has reached an astoundingly beautiful 10 ft or more in 30 something years. A full rounded shrub withbeautiful bark and glossy leaves that support 2-3" white to pale rose flowers edged in rose-salmon. Quitefragrant, they begin flowering in early to mid October and continue through February. Full sun to dappledshade with regular summer water. Temperatures at the upper edges of USDA zone 7 has presented noproblems.

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Choisya arizonica 'Whetstone' mexican mock orangeA Cistus introduction. Our own collection from the Whetstone mountains of southern Arizona, selected for itsfine filigreed leaves of 1-2" with winter red tint on the green foliage and for its extra vigor. This is a smallshrub, to under 3 ft tall by 3 ft wide, yet it produces the largest flowers choisyas are known for, often in bothwinter and summer. Sun to dappled shade, good drainage. Drought tolerant in all but the lowest deserts. Coldhardy in mid to upper USDA zone 7.

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Cistus libanotis 'Major' rock roseA vigorous and free flowering rock rose, to 4 ft, evergreen, its dark, narrow leaves creating a somewhatdelicate texture. In spring, erect racemes of white flowers with red sepals appear at the end of each branch.Like the species, found growing on rocky slopes in southern Portugal and Spain, this form likes good drainageand mineral soil in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Embothrium coccineum chilean flametreeThe Chilean flametree is stunning in late spring/early summer when it covers itself with bright scarlet flowers,tiny red ribbons. This protea relation is an excellent garden plant, evergreen in mild winters, deciduous whenthe temperature spends any time in the teens F. A slender tree, to 25 ft eventually in full to part sun, withregular water. Loves cool ground so best in a north aspect and/or with ground covering plants to protect theroots. No phosphorous fertilizer! Cold hardy to USDA zone 7b.

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Ficus afghanistanica 'Silver Lyre'A Cistus introduction...yet another hardy fig. We wonder where it's been all our lives. Native from NorthernIndia to western Iran and Afghanistan and a delicacy there with its small, dark, very sweet fruit. We haveselected this form from seed for its entrancing, filigreed, silver-green leaves of about 5-7". So far, ours havebeen for external use only as we have not tasted the fruit. Eventually might reach 15-20 ft in height; can easilybe kept smaller with pruning. Sun to part shade. Very drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy to theupper edge of USDA zone 7 so far.

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Ficus pumila 'Monier's Hardy' creeping figThis little creeping fig, from a most lovely Oregon garden and shared with us by Paul Bonine, has thrivedthrough many winters of the Willamette Valley cold pocket. As with the species, plants can be used in sun orshade to cover a wall with densely held, 1” leaves, eventually producing branches of larger, 3” leathery leaves.Eventually produces figs that neither appear nor taste appetizing. We think this will survive in a mid to upperUSDA zone 7 garden but mulch in case.

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Hebe 'Icing Sugar'An older selection, this proven garden plant grows to about 12 to 18" in height by a couple feet in width, smallrounded bright green leaves and dense form with a long season of flowers opening a blue violet and fading tonearly white. Even moisture, bright light, excellent container plant. USDA Zone 7b.

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Hebe gracillima UCSC 91-910From New Zealand, an upright-growing shrub, to 4 ft, from around Westport and montane to lowland sites inthe northwest part of South Island. The narrow, lanceolate to oblong leaves are a most attractive, bright blue-green. White flowers appear in early to mid spring and often into winter. Sun to part sun, good drainage andnormal water. Frost hardy to the upper end of USDA zone 7.

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Hebe repensOur collection of this particularly useful shrubby veronica. To only 4 to 6" in height, spreading eventually to3' and given enough time most of the planet. Round leaves, very dark stems and lavender flowers. Summerwater, decent drainage, sun. USDA Zone 7b.

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Leptospermum namadgiensis alpine tea treeOne of the nicest tea trees to come to us in a long time, this shared with us by Paul Bonine of Xera Plants andnamed after Namadgi National Park on the Australian Capital Territory/ New South Wales border. Only foundin the late 80s growing on thin soils at high elevations and introduced to us recently. To 3-4 ft tall with small,shiny, evergreen leaves and spring flowers, white ever so slightly tinted pink, for sun to dappled shade. To usthe most striking feature is the bark, peeling in sheets to a light orange. Plants in the garden should be lifted toexpose this lovely feature. Good hedging or container plant and rather drought tolerant in the ground. Hasbeen tested so far in this country to as low as 5F with no damage, therefore a confidant USDA zone 7b.

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Mahonia fortunei chinese mahoniaThis Chinese mahonia is elegant in its simplicity. Unbranched stems rise 3 to 4 feet with fern-like compoundleaves, the leaflets narrow and green above, more yellow below. Clusters of lemony yellow flowers appear inlate fall followed by purple black berries. Spreads slowly. Thrives in shade or sun, prefering more sun incolder climates, and prone to mildew in Pacific Northwest shade. Supplemental summer water in dry areas.Frost hardy in USDA zone 8; root hardy in zone 7 with protection.

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Metapanax delavayi delavay false ginsengA truly elegant, evergreen aralia relative from Southern China, a shrub to 8-10 ft tall and wide, with finely cut,compound leaves and, in maturity, clusters of white flowers in late summer turning to black berries, winterfood for the birds. Best in dappled sun to partial shade in rich, moist soil. Our clone, from the University ofWashington Arboretum in Seattle, is frost hardy and undamaged in upper USDA zone 7 and possibly lower.(Synonym: Nothopanax delavayi)

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Monardella villosa 'Russian River' coyote mintNative to California, this form was selected by California Flora Nursery from plants found along the RussianRiver. A tough and vigorous, shrubby perennial, these grow to 1-2 ft tall in clumps to 2 ft wide, with rounded,minty, gray-green leaves on brittle stems. Spring to summer flowers are fragrant, lavendar-pink magnets forhummingbirds and bees. Full sun and well-drained soil are best where summer water is not provided. Said tobe deer resistant AND makes a fine tea. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.

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Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Texture Big Leaf'A straightforward cultivar name for a robust form, shared by Texture Plants of Christchurch, New Zealand,collected quite probably from Three Kings Island. The large leaves, on the same dark stems as others in thegenus, can exceed 1" in diameter. Forms a vigorous vine, to 10 ft or more, or a formidable ground cover /spiller. Can root along the stems and could be a bit energetic for the small garden. It can definitely be useful inurban spaces, or where good coverage is wanted in sun to part shade. Spreads slowly or not at all away fromsummer water, a good control in the American west. Though its origins suggest tenderness, all indicationssuggest frost hardiness to the single digits F, USDA zone 7b. Wonderful hanging basket or container filler.

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Opuntia microdasys 'Albuquerque'Given to us long ago and found in an old Albuquerque garden in a rather chilly climate where the speciesoften comes to winter...These bunny's ears grow to about 18" tall and spreading to 3' or more over time. Thepolka dot yellow pattern of the glochids is attractive... Beware though - their soft appearance is misleading asthose glochids can be annoying if brushed. Small yellow flowers in mid spring. Zone 7 with good drainage. Agood container specimen.

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Pittosporum heterophyllum 'Winter Frost' variegated chinese mock orangeOne of the most frost hardy of the Chinese mock oranges, this form, introduced only a few years ago fromJapan, grows to 4 ft or so with 2” leaves margined and streaked most attractively in white and cream. Creamyflowers are scented of orange blossoms in mid spring to early summer. Can be shorn as hedge or used asspecimen plants in decently drained soil. Prefers sun to half shade and supplemental summer water where verydry. Easy. Frost hardy to 5F, mid USDA zone 7.

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Pittosporum illiciodes 'Fine Green'Another selection by Sean Hogan from Taiwanese collections by Dan Hinkley - P. illicioides DJHT 99079,this one chosen for its denser form, to only 5 ft or so, and ever-so-slightly smaller, narrow leaves that present afine texture in the garden. An evergreen shrub with the same fragrant, white flowers in spring and, in autumn,very small, blue-black fruit in orange capsules. Best in light shade with regular summer water. Frost hardy inUSDA zone 8 and expected in zone 7.

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Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' variegated italian buckthornThis tough, evergreen, Mediterranean shrub has been grown since the 17th century for its handsomevariegated foliage, pale green leaves with creamy white margins that echo the white, spring flowers.Handsome red berries in fall stand out against the pale foliage. To 12-15 ft tall and nearly as wide. Has thebest form in full sun but accepts part shade as well. Requires little summer water once established. Frost hardyto 0F, USDA zone 7.

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Saxegothaea conspicua Prince Albert’s yewFrom what’s left of the dense forests of Chile’s Patagonia, this bridge between the families Podocarpaceae andAraucariaceae is not only botanically interesting, it is a fantastic addition to the garden. Small tree, to 10 ft orso tall, with a loose habit (much like the boys who sport PA’s). Best in a somewhat moist situation with highshade or morning sun. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7b.

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Trachelospermum jasminoides asian star jasmineYou can’t beat the sweet scent of star jasmine in the summer. Evergreen scrambling vine for full to part sun.Can be a rangy ground cover or reach 10-15 ft easily as a vine. Best out of wind corridors in a spot where heataccumulates. Sun and some summer water. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.

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Viburnum atrocyaneumWe at Cistus are always on a quest for new evergreen viburnums. This species, though found in gardens inOregon's Willamette Valley for many years, has never been common; yet it remains one of the most beautifulgarden plants. Compact shrubs -- to 4 ft, occasionally to 6 ft if allowed to go a bit wild -- with archingbranches adorned with rounded, glossy evergreen leaves tinted red on burgundy stems. Clusters of whiteflowers appear in early to mid spring followed by blue-black berries. Easily grown as container or specimen,or shorn to formal shapes. Would prefer a bit of summer moisture. Full sun to dappled shade. Frost hardy inupper USDA zone 7.


x Fatshedera 'Gold Heart'This cultivar is a particularly nice example of this interesting and non-invasive hybrid between fatsia andhedera. Shared with us by East Coast plantsman Don Jacobs, it has evergreen foliage with a reliable, large,golden maple leaf pattern in the leaf center. Foliage burnishes red when temperatures fall to the 20s F orbelow. Plants have all the vigorous characteristics of x Fatshedera lizei 'Aureovariegata', scrambling andleaning to about 5 ft tall and 3 ft wide. Needs summer water in dry places and shade to part sun. Frost hardywell into USDA zone 7. Wonderful as a container plant.

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Acacia pravissima oven's wattleA lovely mimosa, becoming a large shrub or small, multi-trunked tree to 15 ft with odd-looking soft,evergreen foliage - actually small phyllodes or flattened leaf stalks - held close to the stems, and abundant,fragrant yellow blooms in spring. Best in full sun and well-drained soil with little summer water needed onceestablished. Frost hardy for brief periods in the mid teens F, mid to upper USDA Zone 8.

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Arctostaphylos 'Monica'Selected by Louis Edmonds, this cross between A. manzanita and A. densiflora is an upright shrub to 10 ft ormore and can be trained as high as 15 ft. A handsome plant with green leaves, spring flowers that are manyshades of pink and white -- both lovely against the dark mahogany bark that sheds in small curls. Easy in thegarden, tolerating less than ideal conditions. More accepting of some summer water than most manzanitas butwe recommend weaning after September to slow any luxurious growth before winter. Frost hardy in USDAzone 8.

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Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Green on Black' hooker's mazanitaA Cistus Introduction. This compact clone from the Huckleberry Hill area of California's Monterey County isanother in a great series of this most useful garden shrub. To only 18" high and wide, with particularly round,shiny green foliage and abundant, small pink flowers in late winter. Tolerant of both sand and clay, these likea bit of summer drought but are not incredibly happy over 100 F in particularly hot inland places. Works wellas an understory to a larger arctostaphylos or as a fine ground cover where the leaf form and the wiry blackishstem can be seen. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Aristolochia sempervirens evergreen dutchman's pipeCool evergreen vine or goundcover, native to the Mediterranean, with heart-shaped leaves and in springthrough fall "Dutchman pipe" flowers, yellow-throated, purplish tubes. Reaches 5 - 15 ft tall and thrives insunny to partly shaded, gardens tolerating summer drought or water. Easily frost hardy in USDA zone 8.



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Aspidistra elatior 'Seiun' ['Living Cloud'] cast iron plantSmall and hard-to-find aspidistra, the leaves only 2" wide by 12" tall and heavily spreckled with yellow spotson both sides, forming a cheerful, multi-stemmed, clumping perennial for the woodland garden in bright shadeto the darkest part of the garden. Lovers of rich soil and even moisture, they are not supposed to be attractiveto deer. Evergreen in upper USDA zone 8; root hardy to 10F, the bottom of zone 8; and a bright, sturdyhouseplant where temperatures drop into zone 7.

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Aspidistra minutiflora 'Spangled Ribbons' spangled cast iron plantIntroduced by Don Jacob this appears very much like A. caespitosa 'Jade Ribbons' with 18" leaves, about 1"wide, tinted blue, and held very upright, but these have endearing yellow polka dots throughout. Slow growinglike all cast iron plants, but growth can be hastened with fertile soil and extra summer moisture, especiallywhere nights are cool. Like the others, capable of growing in very dark rooms (they like to hang out in bars)and of course the shadiest nooks in the garden. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8; zone 7 with protection.

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Azara dentataWith sweet fragrance from its bright yellow flowers in spring, this evergreen Chilean shrub or small treeshines in the mixed border. Sun to part sun with a bit of summer water. Easily pruned to tree form, plants canreach 12 ft or so but can be trimmed and maintained at smaller sizes. Frost hardy in the Pacific Northwest, attemperatures of 12F, USDA zone 8.

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Azara dentata - 11th AvenueWith sweet fragrance from its bright yellow flowers in spring, this evergreen Chilean shrub or small treeshines in the mixed border. Sun to part sun with a bit of summer water. Easily pruned to tree form, plants canreach 12 ft or so but can be trimmed and maintained at smaller sizes. Frost hardy in the Pacific Northwest, attemperatures of 12F, USDA zone 8. This clone from a tree on 11th Avenue in Portland.

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Azara integrifolia goldspire azaraWe like azaras, including this Chilean species, a large shrub or small tree that is a bit gawkier than others, butits spring blooms - fragrant, yellow powderpuffs that are lovely against the dark green, leathery leaves - makeup for any small physical flaws. The purple-blue fruit, loved by birds, is an added charm. Easily to 12 ft tall orso and up to 30 ft over a long time, the canopy becoming denser in age. Best in sun with good drainage and atleast occasional summer water. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Baccharis pilularis 'Creeping Green' coyote bushA Cistus introduction. Found on the windswept Oregon coast, this ground covering, evergreen shrub, to about3 ft tall x 6 ft wide, has 1/2" dusty green foliage brushed gray-blue and, in late fall to early spring, creamymale flowers. We value this highly, not only for its weed suppression, but it is also a playground for Winterpollinators. Though the difference between fragrance and odor is in the nose of the beholder, these flowerswaft the gentle scent of Grandma's attic in the winter breeze, just sayin. Tolerant of summer drought onceestablished, this is good, large scale ground cover for the dry garden in sun to part shade where drainage isgood. Frost hardy to the bottom of USDA zone 8.

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Berberidopsis corallinaRewarding evergreen climber with leathery, heart-shaped leaves and, in summer, dangling bunches of deep,coral-pink flowers.. A scrambler, to 8 ft, that needs the support of a wall or neighboring shrub as well asmoist, rich soil, free of lime, and part shade to shade. An oddity from the Chilean Andes. Frost hardy inUSDA zone 8.

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Brachyglottis greyi x monroi UCSC 89.189From a plant at the University of California Santa Cruz that had been in the garden for more than 20 years,quite possibly one of the Dunedin Hybrids from the 1950s. This form to about 3.5 ft tall with elongated andscalloped leaves, gray-green on top and nearly white on the undersides -- an elegant bi-color effect. Sun todappled shade. Somewhat drought tolerant but best with some summer water in dry places. Loves cool coastalconditions; dislikes hot humid areas, i.e., the eastern US (sorry). Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Callistemon pallidus 'Best Blue' lemon bottlebrushA Cistus introduction: definitely a collector's callistemon, selected from our blues. Dense evergreen shrub,marked by its striking, aromatic, blue leaves and new growth made silky with silver hairs. Blooms in latespring to early summer with pale yellow bottlebrush flowers, a nice contrast to the blue foliage. To 10 ft tall x8 ft wide. Best in full sun and lean, well-drained soil with regular summer water until established. Frost hardyin USDA zone 8.

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Callistemon viridiflorus mountain bottlebrushSmall and compact evergreen bottlebrush, to 5 ft tall x 6 ft wide, this from cuttings of a specimen in Oregon'sWillamette Valley. Arching branches carry small, glossy leaves and, in mid summer, soft, greenish yellow,"bottlebrush" flowers. Best in a hot, sunny position, well-drained with occasional summer water. Easily frosthardy to 10F, USDA zone 8, and very likely into zone 7 in optimum conditions.

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Camellia reticulata [Wilson/Coos Bay]These lovely creatures represent offspring from quite possibly the first species to reach North America.Arrived from E. A. Wilson's collection, they were given to friends along the Oregon coast and have thriventhere. To 15 feet or more with patchy, tan and green bark, large 5" plus leaves and flowers to 6" in deepshades of pink. They can be used as an elegant small garden tree. USDA Zone 8, some summerwater/afternoon shade helpful where hot.

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Camellia transarisanensisPicture an illicit affair between a camellia and a huckleberry – this is that lovechild. The handsome, orange-tinged, evergreen, lacy leaves of a huckleberry and tiny, dangling, pure white, heavenly scented, camelliaflowers in winter. The scent fills the garden. Best in half shade with adequate water. 4-6 ft. Frost hardy inUSDA zone 8.

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Carpenteria californica - Sean’s CloneFrom our 1990 collection in the foothills of the western Sierra Nevada, this particularly vigorous clone has arounded form and large, glossy leaves that remain a bit more sturdily evergreen with summer drought.Clusters of late spring flowers, white with yellow stamens are smaller than the popular cultivar 'Elizabeth,' butwith more numerous and ruffled petals that almost appear double. Can be trimmed into a hedge or "lifted" toreveal the flaky, golden bark. Accepting of summer water on the West Coast but also quite drought hardy inwell-drained soil and full sun to dappled shade. Frost hardy to 8F, upper USDA zone 7.

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Cautleya spicata himalayan gingerA fabulous, hardy true ginger with slender, deep green leaves in clumps to about 3 ft tall x 2 ft wide andspikes of yellow, summer flowers surrounded by deep red bracts that continue after the flowers fade. Easy inthe garden in part sun to shade with regular water for consistent moisture. Very tropical and frost hardy to atleast 10F, USDA zone 8, with reports of success in zone 7. Mulch for extra winter protection.

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Cestrum nocturnum lady of the nightForget the cocktails and repartee, this night blooming jessamine is reason enough to stay out on the patio afterdark. Intoxicating creamy white blooms in mid to late summer on this 8 ft shrub for sun and well-drained soilwith regular summer water. A die-back perennial, going to ground after a freeze and resprouting in spring.Root hardy in USDA zone 8. Fine in containers as well.

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Chamaedorea radicalis MEXICAN PARLOR PALM

This little sweetheart thrives for us in the Portland area, weathering winters well and happy as a clam in halfshade with consistent moisture. Single stems, but spreads by suckers. From our own collections in NEMexico. Tops out at waist height. Mulch well. Zone 8

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Chionochloa rubra red tussock grassLovely, dense tussock grass from New Zealand, to 3-5 ft tall, with long, lax leaves and an over all reddish castmaking a fine textured presence. Best in sun with adequate summer water, but tolerates both wet and dryconditions. Remains evergreen in winter. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

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Choisya 'Goldfingers' mexican mock orangeLovely, golden form of the Mexican orange, an evergreen shrub, to 6 ft tall or so and 4-5 ft wide, the narrowleaves pale yellow in new growth maturing to green, a bi-color contrast. Foliage is aromatic as well, emittinga spicy-sweet smell when brushed or crushed. Single white flowers are abundant in spring and often again infall. Protection from the western sun is best in the hottest climates; otherwise full sun to part shade in welldrained soil with some summer water. A great landscape plant, easy and rewarding. Frost hardy to 10F,USDA zone 8.

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Choisya ternata 'Sundance' mexican orangeGolden foliaged Mexican orange contrasts nicely with its green leaved parent. Evergreen shrub, to 3-5 ft talland wide, with shiny, dense, aromatic foliage and citrus-scented white flowers in spring, occasionally insummer with a second flush in autumn. Full sun to morning sun in hottest climates and regular garden water.Cold hardy to USDA zone 8.

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Cistus x argenteus 'Silver Pink'Perhaps our favorite rockrose for its all around usefulness. To 4 ft tall and attractive in and out of flower.Grey leaves set off the soft pink flowers in late spring. It’s a real Sarah Hammond plant. Full sun and lean soil.Cold hardy to USDA zone 8.

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Cistus x dansereaui 'Portmeirion' rock roseEvergreen rock rose, a cross between C. ladanifer and C. inflatus, this selection being somewhat morediminutive than the species, clumping to 4 ft tall or so x 4 ft wide. Leaves are shiny green, and slightly stickyfrom the infusion of slightly aromatic labdanum oil from the C. ladanifer parent. Spring flowers are purewhite and somewhat ruffled. An excellent choice for the dry garden in sun and good drainage. Summerdrought tolerant once established. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Cistus x florentinusNicely mounding, delicate-looking, white-flowering Cistus that will reach 3' in height and 5-6' in width overtime. Deep green leaves provide nice contrast to the almost all-white flower petals. Full sun is best withexcellent drainage, though it will adapt to almost any soil condition. Indeed a tough plant that is very droughttolerant once established and can handle salt air and high winds. USDA zone 8.

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Clematis paniculata sweet autumn clematisAnother gem from New Zealand, this low clambering or scandent vine, to 15 ft or so, has leaves to 2” dappledor entirely the color of... uncooked liver...Wow! Actually quite lovely in the landscape. Frequentlyencountered in Hobbit movies; otherwise rare in cultivation in the northern hemisphere. Small, creamy whiteflowers in abundance in August and September, but, really, the leaves are the true attraction. Moist, ratherinfertile ground. Full sun for best color though quite happy in shade. Low end of USDA zone 8. Greatcontainer plant.

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Clematis x cartmanii 'Joe'Tough evergreen clematis, spectacularly floriferous with white, cup-shaped flowers that nearly hide thefoliage in early spring. This cross between New Zealand species C. marmoraria and C. paniculata is a non-climber, to 5-6 ft tall, happy spilling its fern-like, cut foliage over walls or containers or tied upright to displaythe gorgeous flowers. Full sun with good drainage, regular summer water, and protection to keep the rootscool. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Cleyera japonica 'Variegata'Large shrub in the Camellia family grown for its stunning, evergreen, variegated foliage and also for itssweetly scented, cream, spring flowers. Half sun, good summer water. Plants in the Pacific Northwest usuallyreach 6 ft or so. Cold hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Colletia hystrix barbed wire bushA very prickly shrub, as one of its common names, crucifixion thorn suggests, but also striking with its tiny,inconspicuous, deciduous leaves on gray-green, rounded spine-tipped stems that do most of photosynthesis.Produces abundant, tiny, scented, tubular, white flowers in late summer-autumn. Slowly to 4-6 ft tall andwide, (larger over a long time but clippers can be used) in full sun and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant butaccepting of summer water. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zones 8.

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Colocasia fallaxThe hardiest taro for Portand, this smaller version of Elephant Ears grows in moist, rich soil and can be left inthe ground over winter. Irridescent blue-green leaves with a center splotch on 18” stems. Excellent in acontainer or as an addition to the moist garden. Zone 8

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Coprosma 'Beatson's Gold'One of the early coprosmas to migrate to North America from New Zealand via England, this tiny-leavedshrub grows to a layered 3 ft or so in height by about 4 ft wide with bronzed stems and pea-green leavesblotched with mustard yellow. Even moisture. Though frost hardy to low USDA zone 8, every coprosmamakes a fabulous pot specimen or filler with C. 'Beatson's Gold' looking particularly fetching with maroonsand oranges.

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Coprosma 'Karo Red'A new introduction from New Zealand with a small texture but leaves of deep brick red, the same color assome of the better New Zealand flax (phormium) cultivars. Can grow eventually to about 5 ft but can also beeasily pruned or shortened into small specimens or hedging. Great contrast of yellow flowers to foliage. Evensummer moisture. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Coprosma 'Kiwi Gold'Yet another coprosma new to these parts, this diminutive form grows to only a couple of feet and mounds orweeps beautifully in the small garden or in containers. The 1/4" leaves are a spring-green streaked and edgedlemon-yellow and seem to maintain their bright colors year-round. Good plant for the rock garden. Sun to partshade with even moisture. Frost hardy to the bottom of USDA zone 8.

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Coprosma 'Roy's Red'Another coprosma for North America, this upright form makes a pleasingly pyramidal shrub, to about 4 ft,with foliage colored brick-red-toward-maroon and darkening in brighter light or with frost. An easy growerwith better color in bright light and where summer temperatures are not excessively high. Low fertilityenhances color as well. Even summer moisture and, again, bright light. Frost hardy to the bottom of USDAzone 8.

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Coprosma aff. rhamnoides twiggy coprosmaThis collection from New Zealand’s South Island grows to 3 ft or so, replete with tiny divaricating branchesand leaves to …oh, about a millimeter, all in a coppery, pink hue. Flowers are tiny as well, followed byinteresting, almost violet berries in late summer. Particularly tough for a coprosma, withstanding temperaturesof 10F with no damage … though who could tell on a copper-colored plant. Best with some summer water andbright light for best color. Makes a very good pot filler. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Corokia x virgata 'Orangerie'A Cistus introduction. Though we would like to say this lovely plant is a result of years of carefulhybridization under tightly controlled circumstances, we actually found it growing on the floor of one of thegreenhouses as a tiny seedling. This grows as other C. x virgata forms, to a 6-8 ft shrub, but with a moreupright form and butter-yellow-aging-copper-orange leaves with reflective, nearly white, undersides. In thegarden, some summer water, the foliage showing warm yellow in light shade to deeper orange in sun. Verygood container specimen. Great when planted with burgundies or other dark foliage plants. Frost hardy to 10F,USDA zone 8.

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Corokia x virgata 'Sunsplash' variegated wire netting bushThe foliage is green splashed with yellow and very cheerful on this evergreen, 6-8 ft, dogwood relation fromNew Zealand. Spring flowers are tiny and yellow -- also cheerful. Best in full sun or afternoon shade withregular summer water. Makes a bright screen or garden accent. Frost hardy to 15F, mid USDA zone 8 withleanish soil and a chance to harden off in early autumn or in an especially protected spot. Also does well inpots with indoor winter protection.

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Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Comet' silver comet pampas grassPerfect sized pampas grass, to 6 ft tall x 4-6 ft wide, with foliage edged in white, creating a bright and fine-textured effect. Flower plumes are white in summer to early fall. Best in full sun with summer water toestablished. Drought tolerant thereafter. Evergreen and frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

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Dahlia 'Bonne Esperance'Blooming all summer with small pink, yellow-centered flowers, this is a classic small dahlia, reaching only 12-18” tall, a nice addition to a perennial border accent among shrubs. Bees love them. As with all dahlias, gooddrainage keeps them healthy in winter; and water keeps them blooming in summer. Best in full sun buttolerates some shade. No need to lift the tubers in USDA zone 8 with good drainage.

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Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata Alba' white winter daphneEvergreen shrub, to 5 ft tall and wide, with mid-green leaves edged in creamy yellow. Handsome year roundand especially lovely with its combination of pink bud and fragrant globes of star-shaped white flowers frommidwinter into spring. Hardier and easier to grown than the species in sun to part shade, well-drained soil andsummer moisture. Native to China and Japan and cold hardy to USDA zone 8.

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Dichroa febrifuga - dwarf form dwarf evergreen chinese hydrangeaDwarf and evergreen, hydrangea relative, adorned with clusters of sky-blue flowers in late summer followedby metallic turquoise berries that linger through winter. This selection stays under 2 ft tall and slightly wider,perfect for the small garden. Best in part sun with adequate water and happy in a container as well. Frosthardiness to 10F, USDA zone 8, is enhanced by planting in a protected spot, out of wind and perhaps withoverhead protection.

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Dichroa versicolor 'Fan-Si-Pan Mauve'This larger cousin of D. febrifuga is another of the evergreen members of the hydrangea family. From Chinaand only recently available in the US, these shrubs reach 6-8 ft tall x 4 ft wide, the foliage a medium greenbecoming maroon in winter. Flowers are lace-caps, pinkish blue in this selection, and produce winter berriesin metallic turquoise for extra winter interest. Half sun is best with regular summer water. Frost hardy inUSDA zone 8.

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Drimys lanceolata 'Suzette' variegated tasmanian pepperwoodAn exquisite variegated form of the Tasmanian pepperwood, the foliage marbled cream and yellowthroughout, the yellow variegation becoming even more striking against the red stems as plants mature. I firstobserved this form, still unnamed, at an exhibition in London by Bluebell Nursery. They sent us their firstpropagation with the only caveat that it be named after it's discoverer ... and here it is. Though requiring thesame conditions as the species -- sun to part shade with regular garden water and protection from drying winds-- this garden seedling, now about 8 ft in our garden, is, luckily, from hardy stock and, so far undamaged by awindy 20F. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Drimys winteri 'Mike Remmick'South America’s attempt at the Madrone... Stately, small tree, to 20 ft or so and often multi-trunked, withsmooth bark, glossy evergreen leaves with very blue undersides, and clusters of white flowers in late winter toearly spring. Full sun to part shade. These, a selection from Vilches, Chile by Michael Remmick, needsummer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

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Dudleya cymosa canyon live-foreverOne of the more attractive "live-forevers," this genus is a winter rainfall loving echeveria from west of themountains from Baja to Oregon from 500 to 8000 ft. Rosettes to 5" of purple-gray leaves cling to shadyboulders and produce spring flowers of coral-orange atop tall, red stems. Wonderful rock garden plant or potspecimen for VERY well-drained soil, a bit of summer water, and dry winters. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8lower if kept winter dry, e.g. in a moveable pot.

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Echium tuberculatumPrickly leaves with polka dots and little hairs -- yea! --on this bushy plant to 18” in compact clumps. Lilac topurple red flowers all summer. Full sun and well-drained, humusy soil are best. Frost hardy in zone 8.

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Eucryphia lucida 'Spring Glow' leatherwoodSmall, evergreen tree with cream-edged leaves, growing slowly -- 1.5 ft or so per year -- to 12 ft tall,remaining very narrow. Easy in full to part sun and well-drained soil. Regular summer water and mulch tocool the roots. Mid-summer flowers are nodding and white, appearing on mature plants. Frost hardy in USDAzone 8.

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Euonymus japonica 'Rykujo'Tiny, tiny, tiny dwarf version of this evergreen shrublet, rising to only 6". The rounded dark leaves are tightlyarranged into a pagoda-like effect. Need I say bonsai? Sun to shade with regular summer water. USDA zone8.

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Fabiana imbricata f. violacea false heath, pichi-pichiThis Chilean evergreen shrub looks for all the world like a tall heather, but its tubular lavender flowers give itaway as a tomato relation instead, an upright, multistemmed shrub, to 4-6 ft with tiny, needle-like leavesranged along the stem. Unusual especially when covered with tiny, lavender tubes. Summer blooming in fullto part sun with normal water. Cold hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Fremontodendron 'Pacific Sunset' flannel bushFabulous, tall, evergreen for the dry garden with fuzzy leaves that reflect the common name and, over a longperiod in spring, bold yellow flowers 15-20 feet tall and nearly as wide in ideal conditions with very gooddrainage in sandy soil and NO summer water after the second year. Need we say bold statement? Frost hardyin USDA zone 8

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Fremontodendron californicum 'Spring Fever'A rather stunning introduction from plantsman Nevin Smith from the area around Ft. Ord on the centralCalifornia coast. To an eventual 6 to 8' with 3" leaves, new growth tinted a coppery red and warm yellow-orange flowers over a long period. As with the whole genus sighting is important. Wants sterile, AKA crappysoil, good sun exposure and little summer water, especially when hot. USDA Zone 8.

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Fuchsia 'Debron's Black Cherry'A deep purple-black selection of hardy Fuchsia that pumps out large semi-double flowers from summer to fallto keep the hummers returning all season. A strong upright habit 4 to 5 ft. tall and 4 feet wide. Sun to partshade with regular water and afternoon shade is best. frost hardy USDA zone 8.

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Fuchsia procumbens creeping fuchsiaOne of only two species from New Zealand, this beach dweller grows only a few inches in height but behavesas a ground cover. The stems are wiry with round 3/8" leaves and, in true New Zealand style, the flowers areweird, under 1/2" and green infused with blue, yellow, and orange. Attractive, purple-black fruit follows latein the season. A great spiller for containers or amid bold leaved plants in the semi-shaded perennial garden.Even moisture. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Garrya wrightii wright’s silktasselEvergreen shrub to small tree -- 6 ft up to a possible 15 ft over time -- native to Texas, Arizona and NewMexico. Wonderful for those tough environments. Leathery leaves are yellow green above, light green and anice, contrasing light green below. White tassels in late spring followed by purplish blue berries. Best incoarse, well-drained soil and sun. Low water requirements. Frost hardy to 12F, lower USDA zone 8.

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Gladiolus flanaganiiStunning, red gladiola, one of many species of South African bulbs, these seductive creatures found growingon cliffs in the Drakensberg mountains in places with extremely difficult access, hence the common name,suicide lily. Not dangerous in the garden, needing well-drained soil in sun to produce spikes of red flowers insummer before becoming dormant. Grassy leaves return in late fall and winter. Somewhat drought tolerantbut accepting of moderate summer water. Frost hardy to 15F, mid USDA zone 8.

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Grevillea 'Poorinda Leane'One of the Poorinda hybrids, thought to be a cross between G. juniperina and a yellow G. victoriae. Anevergreen shrub, up to 6-8 ft tall and wide. With long leaves- dark green above and silvery on the undersides,and clusters of soft, frilly, yellow to apricot flowers in late winter through spring and occasionally throughoutthe year. Best in sun and lean, well-drained soil, with little water once established. Can be shaped in midsummer for best appearance. Frost hardy into the low teens F, USDA zone 8.

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Grevillea victoriae royal grevilleaSilver-leaved protea relative from Australia. This selection growing in our Cistus garden reaches 4-6 ft in timewith gorgeous, thready, orange flowers all winter. Best in full sun and lean, well-drained soil with occasionalsummer water. As with all proteas, avoid fertilizers with potassium or phosphorous. Alfalfa pellets do verywell. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

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Grevillea victoriae 'Murray Valley Queen'Winter flowering, evergreen shrub, to 6 x 6 ft, a Protea relation from southeastern Australia with frilly, orangeflowers in winter and occasionally through the year. This selection was made for leaves that are green ratherthan the gray-silver of the species. Best in sun to part sun with good drainage and regular water untilestablished. As with all proteas, avoid fertilizer with phosphorus. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

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Griselinia littoralis 'Bantry Bay' broadleaf kapukaLovely and unusual evergreen shrub, to 10 ft tall by 6-7 ft wide, with shiny, leathery variegated leaves -- greenwith a large, creamy white central splash -- and a dense, upright habit. Easily pruned to shape as a strikingspecimen or dense hedge. Spring flowers are yellow-green but hardly noticeable though they produce purpleberries in autumn. A good coastal plant, tolerating sun and wind. Enjoys part shade inland and rich soil withregular summer water everywhere. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Hakea lissosperma needle bushVery hardy Protea relation from eastern Australia, a great garden plant. 5 to 8 ft or more tall & covered withclusters of eyelash shaped white fragrant flowers in summer. Needle-like leaves are aromatic & handsomelyarching. Tolerates a bit of summer irrigation. Our cuttings from an old plant at the University of BritishColumbia. As with all proteas, avoid fertilizer with phosphorous. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8.

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Halimium atriplicifoliumStriking, silver-white, evergreen shrub, to 3-4 ft, with bright yellow, cistusy flowers in late spring and earlysummer. For full sun and lean, well-drained soil. Very drought tolerant, so little summer water. Frost hardy to10F, USDA zone 8. Good in pots or to enhance the winter palette.

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Hebe 'Blue Mist'Lovely gray green narrow leaves cover this sprawling hebe. Light lavender cone shaped flowers. Full sun.Good drainage. Summer water. 1.5ft x 2.5ft. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

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Hebe 'Hythe Hybrid'A Cistus introduction, originally given to us as an unnamed seedling by Hythe Nursery of the UnitedKingdom. Dark green foliage year round and dark violet flowers in spring and summer make this hebe standout. Can reach 2 ft over time in full to part sun with average summer water and good drainage. Frost hardy to10F, USDA zone 8.

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Hebe 'Mrs. Winder'Striking and colorful evergreen shrub, the dark green, narrow leaves adding purple highlights in new growthand during cold weather. Late summer flowers are lovely spikes of lavender-purple. To 3 ft tall x 2 ft wideover time in well-drained soil in sun to part sun with regular summer water. Best protected from cold winterwinds, but otherwise frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

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Hebe 'Purple Shamrock'One of the prettiest of the Hebes, this mounding, little shrub -- to about 2 ft -- has long, narrow leaves ofolive-green with wide margins of mustard-yellow going orange to pink -- all set amid purple stems! We don'tremember what the flowers are like, but we know it has them. With or without, the plant is stunning.Wonderful container plant especially with maroon foliage companions. Sun to part sun, good drainage andnormal water. USDA zone 8.

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Hebe 'Red Edge'A seedling of H. albicans that originated in 1968 at County Park Nursery in the United Kingdom, we broughtours as cuttings from there in 1995. Plants form the same 2-3 ft, dense mounds, beautifully patterned insilver-blue leaves edged in maroon-pink, and bearing mauve flowers in June to July. We have planted ours incombination with Phormium tenax 'Pink Sprite', Nerines, and small, silver-leaved shrubs. Low USDA zone 8,possibly briefly zone 7 (though that would nuke the Phormium.)

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Hebe salicifoliaA very tall and bushy hebe, to an eventual 6-8 ft tall and wide, with long, narrow, willow-like leaves, and, insummer, spikes of white to pale lilac flowers. Sun to part shade out of drying winds in soil that drains wellwith moderate summer water to establish and occasionally thereafter. USDA zone 8.

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Hebe venustula 'Sky Blue'Shared with us by one of North America's great centers of "hebeosity", the University of Southern CaliforniaArboretum at Santa Cruz, this is one of the most often remarked upon plants in our New Zealand border where3 ft, nearly orbicular mounds of glossy round leaves set in geometric patterns make a stunning sight! All thiswith dark stems and the prettiest of blue flowers, usually late spring to early summer. Sun to part sun, gooddrainage and normal water. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Helwingia chinensisAn odd dogwood family relation from China, its main claim to fame being a cool habit of having bloomsemerge directly from the ‘leaves’-- followed, if male and female clones are present, by nice purple berries.Choice evergreen for a shady spot, watered in summer.. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

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Hydrangea integrifolia climbing hydrangeaEvergreen, climbing hydrangea blooming from June to September with lovely white lace-caps that bees andbutterflies love. The shiny foliage brightens up any partly shady or shady spot. Rich soil and average summermoisture is best. Can reach 10 ft or more but is easily pruned in autumn or early spring. Though self-clinging,outreaching branches can break so some support is required. Very frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Hydrangea seemanii x serratifoliaWow. Huge balloon shaped white flowers on this self-clinging, evergreen hydrangea. What more could youask for? This hybrid by Martin Grantham of San Francisco grows quickly to 20 ft or more. Half sun is bestwith regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 with protection from most severe cold.

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Iochroma australe 'Lago Azul'A Cistus introduction. Visitors to our gardens seem always to be drawn to this hardy deciduous shrub. Deepindigo bells, like miniature Brugmansia flowers, cover it in summer. Sun to part shade with regular water, thisfast grower can reach 6 ft or more but is easily pruned to shape in spring. Be the first on your block... USDAzone 8.

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Jasminum mesnyi 'Gold Tip' primrose jasmineSimilar to Jasminum mesnyi 'Full Moon' but with leaves that are variegated gold and green, creating amounding texture. Also a mounding shrub to 4-5 ft or a vine to 10 ft or more. Sun for best color but veryadaptable to shade. Cheerful, too. Flowers are similar as well, pale yellow appearing from spring throughautumn. Drought tolerant though appreciates occasional summer water in dry climates. Frost hardy to 10F, thebottom of USDA zone 8. Also known as Jasminum primulinum,

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Jasminum officinale 'Fiona Sunrise'Summer blooming jasmine with white, intensely fragrant flower and golden foliage that creates wonderfulcolor and texture in the garden. Deciduous viining shrub, growing quickly to 6-10 ft. Full to part sun withaverage moisture. Cold hardy to USDA zone 8.

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Jovellana violaceaA small-flowered species from the wilds of New Zealand with outrageously if not screamingly coloredflowers -- but that's all relative; for New Zealand these are a light lavender. One inch, ruffled, evergreenleaves on 3-4 ft dense shrublets. The flowers are cupped and abundant in late winter through spring andoccasionally throughout the seasons. In most places, they are best as container plants. In the garden, they arebest suited along the Pacific coast in garden areas with low fertility where they can be kept cool and humid.Deep shade to dappled sun. Frost hardy to upper USDA zone 8 on the "left" side of the country.

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Kageneckia oblonga bollenThis unusual evergreen tree, brought to us by plantsman Mike Remmick, is endemic to Chile, thriving at 2000ft in the coastal mountains and in areas of winter water and, possibly, 3 months of drought. Reaches 16 ft tallwith oblong, toothed and leathery leaves and, in spring, clusters of simple white flowers with 5 petals. Preferssun and better than average drainage and accepts periods of drought once established, tolerating summer wateras well. Expected to be a tough, resilient, evergreen tree for western gardens (North American as well asChilean) to at least 10F, the bottom of zone 8.

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Lapageria rosea chilean bellflowerThe national flower of Chile, rare in gardens, this distant lily relative inhabits the coastal rain forests ofsouthern Chile where temperatures rarely hit 80F in summer or 20F in winter. Waxy pink bells -- forms existsometimes picoteed pure white or even blue tinted. We offer seedlings descended from the exquisite forms atthe Nursery El Vergel in southern Chile, known for its Lapageria cultivation. Our plants, some flowering size,bear clear, warm pink flowers with a white lace filigree toward the end of each petal. In shaded, moistgardens of the Pacific Coast and with some success in the Southeast, L. rosea grows 10 to 12 ft with glossy,evergreen leaves and flowers sporadically year round but especially in fall and spring. Appreciates cool,infertile soil, even moisture and humidity, and fertilizers low in phosphorous and potassium. Wonderfulcontainer plants. USDA zone 8 out of wind; our garden specimens are on a detachable small chain so theplants can be taken down and covered should cold weather strike.

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Laurus nobilis 'Aurea' golden bayFor the culinary gardener -- a densely branched, evergreen tree, 6-15 ft wide x 10-30 ft tall, with brightyellow, aromatic leaves - bay leaves, only yellow - that can season soups and stews. Small, yellowish flowersare followed by black, fruit. Native to the Mediterranean in moist valleys, so well-drained soil, sun to partshade, and some summer moisture is best, at least until well established. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zones 8.

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Leptospermum lanigerum - purple leaf form wooly tea treeSpring flowering tea tree with handsome, darkish blue leaves infused with purple, rather than the silver blue ofthe straight species. Similarly small and fragrant when crushed or brushed, and is a perfect backdrop for the1", single, white, fragrant flowers in early summer. Evergreen, reaching 5-10 ft tall x 3-5 ft wide in full sun tolight shade where soil is well-drained. Needs little summer water once established. Frost hardy to 10F, USDAzone 8.

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Leptospermum rupestre 'Highland Pink' alpine tea treeA new and welcome alpine tea tree selection with gorgeous pale pink flowers with dark pink centers andflowering reliably from late spring into summer. Endemic to highland mountains of Tasmania, where this onetakes its name, these tough evergreen shrubs make great prostrate specimens in the alpine garden. They canalso make handsome upright shrubs in subalpine or coastal areas. Happy in almost any well-drained soil.Expect slow growth, eventually reaching 3-5' tall and 5-6' wide, a bit larger than the species. Full sun.Drought tolerant and deerproof. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8.

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Leptospermum scoparium 'Washington Park Hardy'Leptospermum scoparium is among the most beautiful of the teas so we were happy to find this one survivingrobustly after a 10F winter in Seattle's Washington Park. Though a shrub to under 4 ft at the time there, in ourgarden, with a little more heat, it quickly lept to a 4 x 8 ft specimen with deep green, burgundy tinted leavesand clouds of white flowers in spring. We kind of think of it as a purple Italian cypress for bright conditionsand some summer water especially in dry climates. We declare it hardy easily to the mid teens F so, USDAzone 8b, and possible to mid USDA zone 7.

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Libertia 'Amazing Grace' amazing grace satin flowerUseful iris family relative from New Zealand with green, somewhat stiff, grassy leaves forming fan-shapedclumps, the creamy white, late spring flowers, standing above on airy, arching stems. To 24-30" tall in clumpsto 15" wide in sun to part shade with good drainage, lean soil, and regular summer water. Evergreen to themid teens F, mid USDA zone 8, and root hardy to at least 5F, mid zone 7, resprouting from the ground oncecut back.

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Libertia ixioides - dwarf form dwarf new zealand irisSweet, small New Zealand iris, a dwarf form of the standard species, to only 8” tall or so, with tufted, deepgreen, grassy leaves and snow white flowers held above. Loves full sun or dappled shade and summer waterfor best appearance. One of the hardiest of the genus, to 10F or so, bottom of USDA zone 8.

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Mitraria coccinea - David Mason’s Robust chilean mitre flowerSouth American gesneriad, an evergreen, scrambling shrub or small, interwoven mound with small, darkgreen leaves and flaming orange-red tubular flowers from late May-July. Requires protection from wind andmoist, well-drained soil, rich in humus, in bright light or part shade where roots can remain cool. Easy inUSDA zone 9 and tolerates temperatures to 10F, zone 8, in the best locations. Otherwise good in containerswith winter protection.

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Muscari macrocarpum 'Wayne's Clone'It’s the fragrance! an amazing and rich sweet fragrance that captures everyone who sniffs the flowers of thisreasonably rare grape hyacinth selected by our friend Wayne Roderick. Clusters of robust, yellow flowersappear in early spring standing above the grassy foliage that remains evergreen in the upper 20sF. Slowlyincreases by division of bulbs. Best in well drained soil or in an easily accessible container -- close to pathsand close to sniffing level - not to miss the intoxicating scent. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 and possibly intozone 7.

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Myrtus communis - upright redThis, a result of our hybridizing over the years, forms a most fragrant shrub to 4-6 ft with red stems andupturned leaves, also tinted red especially in new growth. Charming, white spring flowers lead to blue fruit.Otherwise the same as other Myrtus, loving mineral soil, bright light and tolerating of summer drought. Frosthardy to the bottoms of USDA zone 8.

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Myrtus communis 'Variegata' variegated sweet myrtlePretty selection of a popular myrtle, the fragrant leaves, glossy green with creamy white margins, creating alovely background for the abundant, small, white summer flowers -- also fragrant. A medium sized, bushyshrub, reaching 8-10 ft tall and wide, these are easily trimmed or sheared. Useful as a hedge or specimen inthe sunny garden. Drought tolerant once established and frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina 'Variegata'A very hardy form of myrtle. Sturdy and useful compact shrub, evergreen, to 2-3 ft, with narrow, glossy greenleaves edged white and pink-tinged white flowers followed by white berries. Best in full sun without too muchsupplemental water. Leaves are very aromatic and were once considered an aphrodisiac..... Frost hardy inUSDA zone 8.

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Olea europaea 'Skylark Dwarf'This selection seems to top out at about 6-8 ft. Few fruits since it is self sterile and has somewhat (how do Isay this?) distorted anthers. Shrubby and ornamental. Full sun in lean, well-drained soil. Water to establish butwithhold in late summer to harden. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

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Olearia oleifolia 'Waikariensis'Our cuttings from the New Zealand garden at U of Washington Arboretum. Hardy daisy-on-a-stick to 3 ft tallwith gold-infused olive-like leaves. White flowers in summer. Excellent foliage foil. Sun to part shade, regularwater and fast good drainage. USDA zone 8.

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Olearia x haastii daisy bushThis stiff leaved New Zealand ‘daisy on a stick’ is a handsome addition to your sunny border. A shrub to 4 fttall x 4 ft wide, easily pruned, with fragrant, long-lasting, white flowers in summer and excellent evergreenleaves. Tolerates coastal conditions and summer drought, though accepts regular water. Frost hardy in USDAzone 8.

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Opuntia microdasys - Monstrose form bunny ears cactusThis form of the bunnie ears opuntia has been in cultivation for a long time but has never become common.Looks like something from the Flintstones; each lumpy pad is covered with golden spots of tiny glochids, theplant occasionally to about 18” and flowering in golden yellow. Best in well-drained soil where it is dryishoutside. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8. Otherwise an excellent container plant.

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Parahebe catarractae - blue formVersatile hebe relative, a shrubby, multi-stemmed, perennial with medium green foliage and purple-blueflowers in late summer. Can be sheared after blooming to lengthen bloom time. Usually remains under 3 fttall. Sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established but accepts summer water.Useful as a groundcover in dry places, a low border, or in containers. Evergreen in USDA zone 9 and frosthardy in USDA zone 8.

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Pileostegia viburnoides climbing hydrangeaSelf-clinging evergreen vine with terminal white flowers in large clusters in late summer to early autumn.Foliage is handsome, the leaves dark green and leathery. For half sun to full shade in fertile, well-drained soil.An excellent candidate to run up that Douglas fir out back, as long as it gets a bit of summer water. (Notrecommended on brick as it clings a bit too tightly.) From China and cold hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Pittosporum divaricatumThis plant, on our lust list for years, is in many ways a typical New Zealand citizen, with tiny, 1/4 inch,narrow, toothed leaves of nearly jet black, providing difficult grazing for beaky animals….all this on a denselyupright, divaricating shrub. Eventually to 8 ft or more, but easily kept at 3-4 ft, producing small, dark redflowers and, with age, larger leaves. Striking pot or garden specimen. We suggest planting with silver foliageplants so youngsters don’t get lost or stepped on. Prefers some summer water. Has proven hardy to 10F,USDA zone 8.

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Pittosporum illicioides 'Strappy'Too rare in horiticulture. Selected by Sean Hogan from Taiwanese collections by Dan Hinkley - P. illicioidesDJHT 99079, chosen for the extremely narrow leaves that present a fine texture in the garden. A tall,evergreen shrub, to 12-15 ft, with fragrant, white flowers in spring and, in autumn, very small, blue-black fruitin orange capsules. Best in light shade with regular summer water. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8, andexpected in zone 7.

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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Argentea Nana'Of the often jewel-like members of this highly selected species from New Zealand, P.t. 'Argentea Nana' isindeed one of the most exquisite. Young plants form mounds, 18" to 2 ft , of densely held, 1/4" leaves onblack stems. As plants emerge into their adult phase, the leaves grow farther apart and the plants become moreopen. This too is attractive but if one misses the old days, a little shearing can never hurt. On older plants latespring flowers are under 1/3", maroon to nearly black with the fragrance of dianthus. Dappled shade to fullsun with regular summer water preferred. Exquisite container plant. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Atropurpureum' purple kohuhuThough doubtless many purple-leaved forms have been introduced under the name Pittosporum tenuifolium'Atropurpureum', this one is ours, grown from cuttings of the lovely 12 ft tall x 4 ft wide specimen in thegarden of Western Hills Nursery in Northern California. The 1", rounded leaves, yes purple and held amongblack stems, and carnation-scented, nearly black flowers, might possibly sound morbid but are, in fact,dazzlingly beautiful. Plants, easily kept as a formal element or background hedge in the garden, are easilyshorn to maintain even tighter shape. Prefers bright light or only dappled shade with regular summer water indry climates. This has proven to be one of the frost hardiest cultivars, surviving 7F briefly in the garden atWestern Hills in 1990 and having turned not a leaf with a windy 20F in our garden. Frost hardy to at least 10F,USDA zone 8; a container plant or an experiment in zone 7.

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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Ebony Giant'Visually striking and very difficult to find pittosporum cultivar with curly, deep purple-black leaves and ataller growth habit. New growth emerges light green, for a nice contrasting effect. Height to at least 15' andwidth of 4-6'. Evergreen. Moderate to fast grower, especially with added fertilizer. Excellent against walls orplanted as a tall hedge. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8.

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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Elizabeth'A southern hemisphere pittosporum from New Zealand, this is a vigorous male cultivar. Small, nearly blackflowers provide deliciously fragrant inspiration in spring and the shiny, wavy edged, light blue-green leaves --variegated with white edges, pink flushed especially in winter -- contrasting with purplish stems provide anice texture year round. A large shrub to small tree, possibly to 25 ft, but more probably remaining 10-12 ft x6-8 ft, it can be easily trimmed as a hedge. Enjoying regular summer water, they are best in well-drained soilin sun or part shade, perhaps with extra protection of a south wall or overstory where temperatures dip into theteens regularly. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8, with good protection.

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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Nutty Leprechaun' dwarf purple kohuhuThis selection originated in Ireland though its parentage is, of course, from New Zealand. A good addition tothe purple-leaved pittosporums, growing only to about 3 ft tall with small, deep burgundy leaves, under 1/2”, astriking contrast with the florescent chartreuse of the new spring growth. These are not only compact, theyhave an almost creeping quality, separating P. t. ‘Nutty Leprechaun’ from other small, purple cultivars. Alsoone of the tougher of the purple group, these have been frost hardy so far into the low teens F with nonoticeable damage. Full sun for best color. At home on the West Coast of North America, but not happy in thehot, humid southeast. Frost hardy in lower USDA zone 8.

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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Ruffles' ruffled kohuhuSmall, gray-green, wavy leaves float above black stems on this delicately textured shrub, possibly reaching 12ft in time. Tiny black flowers appear in spring, stunning against the foliage and highly fragrant as well. Bestwhen backed by darker foliage. Site out of wind and close to a path to be admired. Sun to part sun in hottestclimates with some summer water. Frost hardy to at least 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Victoria' victoria kohuhuAnother new Pittosporum for us and, we believe, for the United States as a whole, this one having thereputation of one of the most frost hardy in New Zealand. Compact plants with upright dense form, to 6-8 ft,with 1/4", nearly round leaves, splashed pink and silver -- reminiscent of P. tenuifolium ''Silver Magic' but toour eyes darker in color and more compact. Same culture as for others: well-drained soil, bright light, andeven summer moisture. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8; possibly 7 with protection.

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Podocarpus chingianus UCSC 95-97Related to P. chinensis, these rare podocarps grow to an eventual 20 ft tall x 6-8 ft wide. A strikingarchitectural feature for the garden, with "needles" of 1/2" held against the stem giving an almost tuftedappearance. Best in full sun or the light understory. Though drought tolerant, growth can be boosted by lightsummer watering. Frost hardy to 10F or so, USDA zone 8, and possibly lower.

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Podocarpus parlatorei - cl 1 [Cistus plant] pine of the mountainsA beautiful and surprisingly hardy Andean podocarp shared with us by Woodlanders Nursery, reaching 15-20'in a reasonable time with a fine scaled, somewhat weeping habit in our garden, the foliage a cheerful greenagainst silvery bark. Evergreen and happy in dappled shade to full sun and fairly well-drained soil withsummer water in dry climates. Seems fine as low as USDA zone 8.

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Polypodium scouleri evergreen licorice fernNative to the coastal forest along the immediate Pacific Coast, growing on rocks and atop and among thegnarled branches of ancient redwoods. Our only evergreen licorice fern and an attractive plant in the garden --even without the ancient trees -- to about 12" tall and slowly spreading. Very good for container, rooftop, orevergreen groundcover. Best where soil is rich and well-drained, in shade inland or sun along the immediatecoast. Enjoys some summer moisture but dislikes being too wet. Frost hardy to 10F, zone 8.

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Ruscus hypoglossumThis small evergreen shrub, to 2 ft, is nothing but stems, but seems to survive quite nicely, thank you. (Whatappear to be leaves are really flattened stems or cladodes.) Native from Italy to the Czech Republic, it’s oftenused to do rough cleaning (beating rugs, cleaning butchering blocks, etc.). In spring, tiny white flowers appearon the tops of cladodes. Indestructible border plant; better in the winter when it sets berries. Best in part tofull shade in rich, well-drained soil. Though drought tolerant, growth is better with summer water. Frosthardy in USDA zone 7.



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Salvia greggii 'Playa Rosa'Another beautiful S. greggii cultivar, this selected by Xera Plants in Portland. Lovely, light rose coloredflowers on a dense plant to 2ft x 2ft. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Full sun. Provide some summerwater where dry. USDA zone 8.

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Salvia involucrata 'Boutin' roseleaf sageNice cultivar of a beautiful and unusual sage. To 8 x 8 ft with velvety leaves bronzed and tinted pink and,from summer until frost, fuzzy headed, deep pink flowers that emerge from the crowning bracts. Veryattractive to hummingbirds and neighbors. Full sun in rich soil. Somewhat drought tolerant but best withample summer water. Frost hardy USDA zone 8, possibly zone 7 in protected location.

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Salvia regla mountain sageThis Texas native is a tough, deciduous shrub, possibly reaching 6 ft tall x 4 ft wide in a season but easilypruned to shape. Flowers in late summer, producing its bright, bright scarlet flowers until frost. Happyhummingbirds! Likes sun to part shade and summer water. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

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Sophora microphylla 'Sun King'This Hillier’s introduction is hardier than either of its parents, withstanding temperatures in the upper teens F.Striking, vase-shaped shrub to 6 ft or so, loaded with large, luscious, bell-shaped, golden pea flowers over along late spring bloom period. Evergreen foliage is dark, the leaves pinnate and fine-textured. Sun withaverage summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

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Sophora prostrata 'Little Baby'A smallish shrub from New Zealand with narrow wiry stems growing in a zigzag fashion, bearing prettyleaves with tiny leaflets. Golden orange pea flowers are produced late in the season. Most we’ve seen reach 4ft or so in a glorious, Rastafarian tangle, but can be trained to 8' or above. Best in full sun, lean soil, not muchfertilizer, and summer water to establish and occasional thereafter. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8, possibly intozone 7.

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Ugni molinae RCH 396Handsome shrub to 3 ft with glossy leaves, this form, a discovery in one of our seed batches, has particularlylarge – to over 1/3” -- pinky red fruit tasting particularly of strawberry pop tarts. (Sugar sprinkles notincluded.) Otherwise, 1" leaves, tipped maroon in new growth and white flowers, fragrant in spring tosummer. Full sun, especially in coastal areas; dappled shade inland. Organic, well-drained soil a plus. Frosthardy to the mid teens F, mid USDA zone 8.

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Viburnum tinus var. robustaA large form of this useful evergreen shrub -- the identification having been deduced from the old, old Oregonplant from which it was collected, suggesting an eventual, gargantuan size of 20 ft or more with the typicalleaves of V. tinus and the large clusters, to 4-5", of early spring, pink and white flowers followed byincredible blue fruit. Lots of space is suggested along with sun to shade with average water at least untilestablished. Can be used as a screen or pruned into a small standard tree for the garden. Frost hardy in USDAZone 8.


x Fatshedera lizei 'Curly' curly aralia ivyThis cross between ivy and fatsia is a winner in all respects. A viney shrub, non-clinging with somewhat laxstems that can reach 3 ft tall. This one has cute, curly leaves that add texture. Usually single stemmed, butbranching can easily be encouraged by pinching the tips. As with others, it has been successful in exceedinglydark places, but prefers light shade with supplemental summer water where dry. Makes a fine houseplant.Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

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Zauschneria californica 'Schieffelin's Choice'A low-growing cultivar of California Fuschia, this to only 6-8" in height, spreading to 18" in width. Fromsummer through fall, long tubular orange-red blooms shine above the soft gray-green, somewhat hairy foliage.Choice perennial for bright light, well-drained soil, with summer drought, though occasional deep-wateringwill improve the bloom. Hummingbirds and pollinators rejoice, and deer allegedly are somewhat dissuadedfrom nibbling... USDA zone 8.

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Abutilon megapotamicum x 'Brick house'This megapotamicum hybrid grows to an upright 6' or more, with narrow eaves and pendulous, indeed, brickcolored flowers and dark calyces. An easy grower, with abundant flowers, over a long period if the soil iskept fertile. protect below USDA zone 8b, maybe 8a, or bring inside for winter. Sun to dappled shade.

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Abutilon megapotamicum x 'Paisley' flowering mapleVariegated foliage, green splashed with yellow, sets this flowering maple apart from its cousins. Familiar“megapotamicum” flowers, sweet yellow bells backed by a dark red calyx, hang from the branchesthroughout the summer until cold weather. Sun to part shade in hottest climates with regular summer waterand nutrients. Easily frost hardy in USDA zone 9; also in zone 8 with mulch and overhead protection. Great inpots as well.

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Abutilon x 'Louis Sasson' flowering mapleSmallish, deep red-orange, flowers clasped by a black calyx hang from black stems over a long bloomingseason. This was Parker’s favorite abutilon and it is very nice! Plant in a protected spot and out of afternoonblasty sun. Provide summer water and nutrients along with mulch or over head protection where temperaturesdrop to 18 to 20F, upper USDA zone 8.

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Abutilon x 'Mother of Pearl' flowering mapleID: 12613Stock: UMB-E11

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Abutilon x megapotamicum - UC Davis White flowering mapleAn unusual A. megapotamicum hybrid, shared with us by the University of California Arboretum at Davis. Toan arching 6 ft, with hanging, white bells providing striking contrast to narrow, dark green leaves. The flowersare produced year-round providing temperatures are above about 20F, though plants have survived the lowteens, mid USDA zone 8, with only some stem damage. Provide even moisture and nutrients along withdappled shade.

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Buddleja araucanaThis evergreen, South American buddleja deserves a place in everyone’s garden. To 4-6 ft tall and wide, itscreamy white, fragrant summer flowers compliment the silvery white undersides of the long, narrow, gray-green leaves. Sun to part shade with some summer water. Frost hardy into the teens F, upper USDA zone 8,and root hardy in lower zone 8, resprouting if damaged by lower temperatures. Also known as Buddlejanappii.

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Corokia x virgata 'Frosted Chocolate'New from New Zealand where a genus with only 4 species has produced amazing forms and colors, thisdazzling shrub, to about 6 ft tall x 4 ft wide, has chocolate-maroon leaves with silvery undersides on silverystems. Small, yellow flowers lead to fruit that is a light purple aging to nearly maroon. Sun or part shade inhottest climates with even summer moisture. A good small-scale background plant or pot specimen plantedwith contrasting colors. Frost hardy to the upper end of zone 8.

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Corokia x virgata 'Red Wonder'New Zealand evergreen shrub, to 6-8 ft, with small green leaves and dainty yellow flowers followed by large,wonderful red berries -- many more if there is another Corokia of any sort nearby. Winter brings an attractivebronze color to the foliage. Sun to part shade with good drainage and average summer water. Cold hardy inupper USDA zone 8.

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Cymbidium gyokuchinProbably a horticultural selection of Cymbidium ensifolium. Green/yellow flowers in winter. USDA zone 8b.

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Cymbidium sinense - Yucca Do CloneNative from Queensland, Australia to Japan, a slowly spreading perennial, to 12-18" tall, with green, strappyleaves from a pseudo bulb. Yellow and green flowers often have a maroonish blush at the base and always theintense fragrance of lemons in late winter to mid spring, occasionally in autumn. This vigorous garden cloneshared with us years ago by the great Yucca Do Nursery. For damp but well-drained light shade. Frost hardyto brief periods in upper USDA zone 7. However, we recommend protection during long periods below 15 to20 F, mid to upper zone 8. Superb pot plant to bring indoors while in flower.

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Fuchsia microphylla mexican mini-fuchsiaA cool, cute species from the Mexican central highlands, this petite flowered fuchsia is a sweet shade borderaddition. Tiny summer pink bells abundant. 4' mature plants sport peeling bark. Useful as a container plant aswell. 15F.

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Grevillea 'Constance'Large and bold, winter flowering, evergreen shrub to small tree, to 10 ft or so, and nearly as wide. Leaves arelong and narrow, a nice texture with the cheerful, spidery winter flowers of orange-red. Easy in a full sungarden and well-drained soil with little to no supplemental summer water once established. As with allproteas, beware of any fertilizer containing phosphorous. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8.

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Hebe glaucophylla 'Korbel Pewter'A useful evergreen shrub with natural good looks. Like the species, an upright shrub to 2 ft x 2 ft with small,gray-green leaves, grayer in this cultivar as the name would suggest. Blooms in early summer with clusters ofpure white. Prefers well-drained, fertile soil in sun to part shade with average summer moisture. Evergreen toat least mid-USDA zone 8 and possibly lower.

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Metrosideros umbellata [Wangaloa] southern rataThis collection from New Zealand's South Island is from one of the colder habitats of one of the most frosthardy of the New Zealand Christmas tree species -- hopefully making these wonderful creatures available tomore gardeners. This shrub or small tree grows slowly, eventually reaching 10 or 15 ft or a bit more, withnarrow, shiny, bright green leaves and a dense habit, making it a fine garden plant for formality or screen.Mature plants are topped in early summer with bright red, powder puff flowers, magic for bees andhummingbirds. Sun to part shade with regular summer water. As these prefer cooler soils, they are probablynot a plant for the US South. We expect these to be fully frost hardy to 15F, mid USDA zone 8, and possiblylower -- let us know. We are very excited to offer this form as we've been looking for hardier southern rata formany years and we think we might have found it.

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Myrtus 'Redside'A Cistus introduction, a hybrid, between Myrtus communis ‘Compacta’ and M. communis ‘AnneMcDonald’, showing compact growth, to only about 20” tall, with attractive, red-tinted stems and denselyheld leaves, also red-tinted on the undersides. Most useful for small hedges, specimens or topiary. Droughttolerant and free flowering in mid to late spring with white, 1/2 “ flowers. Prefers well-drained, lean soil infull sun. Frost hardy in sun to about 15F, mid USDA zone 8.

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Phormium cookianum 'Blondie' New Zealand FlaxA short-growing, weeping New Zealand Flax with green margins and cream-yellow stripes. Height to 2' andwidth slightly more. Due to its long slender leaves, this cultivar will often swallow its container by reachingway past the soil level. It's a bit like Rod Stewart's hair. Plant in part to full sun; in hot areas, it may appreciatea location in afternoon shade to avoid leaf burn. Regular summer watering. Protect from hard frost, USDAzone 8b.



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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Grey Ghost' kohuhuNew on the scene, this plant, shared with us by plantsman Luen Miller, has all the terrific attributes of thespecies and, even better, a very narrow profile, to about 3-4 ft wide to 10 ft or more without pruning. Leavesare narrow and silvery gray (grey…) and early spring flowers are tiny, nearly black bells that look enchantingamonst the silvery foliage. A very nice specimen and a good addition to the hedge or privacy screenpossibilities. Bright light for best color and occasional summer water where dry. Also makes a very good potspecimen. Frost hardy to 15F, mid USDA zone 8.

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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tandarra Gold'A most refined P. tenuifolium, said to be a sport of P. tenuifolium ‘Silver Sheen’ with its ever-so slightly silvertinted leaves. Most importantly though, leaves of under 1/2” carry the same silvery coloring, in this form ayellow blotch takes up nearly the whole leaf, creating a wonderful color contrast with the typical black stems.Without pruning, becomes upright to 8-10 ft or more with an almost cloudlike texture … yellow clouds, ofcourse. Provide summer water and, for the most dainty appearance, keep out of the hottest afternoon sun.Makes a suburb pot plant, luckily for, alas, it is one of the more tender with possible damage in the upperteens F, upper USDA zone 8. Otherwise easy care.

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Prostanthera lasianthos victorian christmas bushTall and lush evergreen shrub, the largest of the Australian mint bushes, to 15 ft tall x 7-8 ft wide thougheasily kept smaller, with dark green, slightly toothed leaves, very minty when brushed or crushed. Lovely fatsprays, of white bell-flowers with purple and orange markings hang from the branches in late spring. Best infull to part sun, protected from winds and difficult winter weather, with regular summer water in driestclimates at least until well-established. Frost hardy to the mid teens F, USDA zone 8b.

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Senecio palmeriSilvery gem in the daisy clan with a lot of eye-appeal. Silvery soft leaves adorn the plant followed by goldenflowers.Grows 2-3ft x 2-3ft. Drought tolerant once established. Full sun. USDA zone 8b

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Tephrocactus articulatus - white spined clone paper spined chollaThis opuntia relative, one of our collections taken years ago from northwestern Argentina, grows intopyramidal clumps of 18" or so, each pad nearly round with thick, white "crows feet" toward the tip of eachone. Established plants display yellow flowers. A good dry garden species in USDA zone 8b or above withprotection from excess winter moisture. (Note: If plants become exceedingly dry, pads easily disarticulate.)

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Ugni molinae 'Flambeau' variegated chilean guavaFabulous foliage, the small leaves variegated in green, creams, and pink on this small, evergreen shrub, slowlyto 3 ft tall x 4 ft wide. Flowers are nodding pink bells that produce delicious edible berries in the fall. Sun topart sun with shelter from wind, well-drained soil and consistent water. Frost hardy to mid USDA zone 8.

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Abutilon 'Tangerine Mist'We like to think all of our introductions are the result of lots of hard-work and research, however thisintroduction was a chance seedling behind the mist bench. And after many indiscriminate chopping's back,we discovered very large warm orange flowers and leaves, the largest of any we've grown - possibly evenlarger than Donald Trump's hands. Fabulous container plant, light afternoon shade, good nutrients, with evenmoisture. USDA zone 9a, probably colder.

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Aloe Silver RidgeTM

A Proven Winner selection, this hybrid of A. 'Quicksilver' x A. 'Rare Flame' has light green leaves withchevrons of raised white ridges -- a striking pattern and contrast. To only 8-14" tall, these form clumps in fullsun with very little supplemental summer water when planted in the ground. Potted plants need more moistureprovided. Frost hardy in USDA zone 9. Easy in containers and as indoor plants.

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Callistemon 'White Anzac' white bottlebrushJust as the cultivar name suggests, this bottlebrush has the white flowers fading to cream of the genusappearing in spring and early summer. Found on Anzac Cover in New Zealand as a form of C. citrinus andreaches 4 ft tall or so with substantial evergreen leaves. Full sun, not much summer water. USDA zone 9

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Chlorophytum 'Gold Nugget'ch gold gold nugget spider plantFrom the Drakensburgs of eastern South Africa and shared with us by plantsman Gary Hammer, this isessentially a dwarf, variegated, ground-covery spider plant -- with no macramé hangers needed. (Does anyoneremember macramé?) Has been a wonderful addition to container plantings for us with its 6", light cream andgreen striped leaves and has been hardy in the ground, frosting back only when temperatures drop to 20F,USDA zone 9, though we would recommend a mulch with such temperatures. Even summer moisture; brightlight to fairly deep shade. Decent drainage best.

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Coprosma 'Cutie' australian mirror bushNewish release from New Zealand with small, particularly glossy, deep green leaves edged in black andmarked with browns, all turning dark bronze in cooler weather. Perhaps more handsome than cute, but stillrather small, to 2 ft tall x 3 ft wide, perfect for a protected spot in a small garden. Where temperaturesregularly fall below 20F, best in a protected spot in full to part sun and well-drained soil with regular gardenwater. Reliably frost hardy to 20F, USDA zone 9, possibly 8b in perfect conditions.

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Coprosma repens 'Rainbow Surprise' willy wonka boxwoodChoice, tender, evergreen shrub that's hardly green at all. Yellow margins are flushed pink on green leaves --all the colors darkening in winter. It's like adding paprika to your container. To 5 ft x 3 ft over time. Flowersare insignificant. Best with protection from afternoon sun except in cool coastal climates. Well drained soiland occasional to regular summer water. Can be sheared. Frost hardy to 20F, USDA zone 9.

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Cymbidium tracyanumPale yellow flowers with darker veins on this summer to autumn flowering orchid. Bright light and regularmisting with occasional water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 9, so try outside in a protected spot or in potsoutside until a cold snap and then enjoy them inside for the winter. Best fertilized with special orchid food or,at least, bloom fertilizer.

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Pimelea prostrata new zealand daphneSpreading, evergreen groundcover, to only a few inches tall and spreading to 2-3 ft wide, slowly forming amat of tiny, very bright, pale blue leaves with, in summer, clusters of tiny, fragrant, white flowers atop thefoliage. A charming plant for spilling over walls or along walkways in full sun to part shade and well-drainedsoil where roots can be kept cool. Appreciates summer water but tolerates some summer drought onceestablished. Frost hardy to 20F, USDA zone 9, in a protected spot, and possibly lower with good drainage.

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Prostanthera ovalifolia 'Variegata' Variegated mint bushAromatic, minty leaves, green with white margins, adorn this erect evergreen shrub from Australia. Growsquickly, to 8-12 ft tall x 6-8 ft wide. Blooms profusely in spring with abundant purple flowers on branchedstalks above the foliage. Prefers sun or part shade with average summer water for best performance. Frosthardy to 20F, USDA zone 9.

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Salvia africana-luteaSeed from our good friend Ginny Hunt and her fabulous garden in Watsonville, this is most UNsalvia like.Shrubby foliage with a very pleasant fragrance and fabulous flowers: brown fading to golden fading to mauve.Floral arranger's delight. Full sun with little water in the garden. Take an insurance cutting to over winter inthe windowsill. Frost hardy in USDA zone 9.

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Sollya heterophylla Australian bluebell creeperA shrubby vine to about 4 ft tall that's laden with delicate purple-blue bells of flowers from mid-spring untilfrost. The foliage and stems could be damaged at about 20F, but the plant will recover from 15F or lower. Fora protected spot in the Portland garden, or makes an excellent container plant. Blooms on new wood. Brightshade to part sun.

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Tephrocactus articulatus var. strobiliformis pinewood cactusWeird and wonderful opuntia relative from northwest Argentina, this form looking for all the world like astack of conifer cones... or various other things the imagination might conjure. Lovers of heat, drought andsun. Decent drainage, summer water, winter drought with frost hardiness to a little below 20F, USDA zone 9or so. Otherwise fabo container plant to amuse friends and frighten neighbors.

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Aeonium 'Cyclops' giant red aeoniumReddish-bronze leaves with a green “eye” in the center are a standout on this large aeonium, to 4-5 ft tall and3-4 ft wide. A cross between the darker A. ‘Zwartkop’ and the more wavy leaved A. undulatum, thesesucculents are cold hardy to 25F, USDA zone 9b, so best in pots or a very! protected area. Well-drained soilin sun or shade with little water for plants in the ground, a bit more in containers.

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Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell' dwarf variegated lily of the nileThe variegated companion to Agapanthus ‘Peter Pan’ has dwarf foliage -- green with white edges -- and adwarf flowering stalk of medium blue flowers rising to 18" above the 8" leaves. Useful as a container plantespecially for its sprightly, variegated look. Enjoys sun to part shade in well-drained soil and average summerwater. Evergreen to the mid 20s F, USDA zone 9b, and root hardy to at least 10F, zone 8, and probably colder.

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Dendrobium kingianum - cl. 2 Rock OrchidEpiphytic orchid that handles cool temperatures and extended drought like a charm. A tough and variablespecies from E. Australia with flowers from white-pink to magenta-red and leaves from spring-green towinter-purple. Withstands temperatures down into the 20s F and sunny droughts for months at a time --Mediterranean coastal climate stuff. Outstanding container plant. Beginners (probably) won't kill it,greenthumbs will make it thrive.

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Dudleya lanceolata lanceleaf live-foreverKnown as lanceleaf liveforever, this collection from Tim Hanis, taken in the California's San BernadinoMountains at over 3500 ft, has succulent, narrow and pointed, blue-green leaves and appears in colonies ofpowder-blue starfish in gravelly spots and outcrops. In summer, clusters of yellow to red flowers appear onstalks to 2 ft tall. Adaptable to various soils but requires good drainage. Accepts droughty conditions as wellas abundant water and sun to part shade. So far has been frost hardy to close to 0F, USDA zone 7, with superbdrainage and dry summers.

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