Cupressus macrocarpa “Wilma Goldcrest” Gold Crest Monterey Cypress Cupressus macrocarpa “Wilma Goldcrest” Type: Dwarf Evergreen Conifer Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular to Drought Tolerant This colorful evergreen makes a striking addition to a small gardenContinue reading
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Pacific Waxmyrtle
Myrica californica Pacific Waxmyrtle, California Waxmyrtle Myrica california Type: Evergreen Large Shrub or Small Tree Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Drought Tolerant Once Established This dense, evergreen shrub is native to the west coastContinue reading
Pineapple Sage
Salvia elegans “Golden Delicious” Pineapple Sage Salvia elegans Type: Herbaceous Perennial Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular Forming a clump as large as 3ft (90cm) high and wide, this native of Mexico is prized for itsContinue reading
Southernwood, Old Man
Artemesia abrotanum Southernwood, Old Man Artemesia abrotanum Type: Perennial, Herb Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular to Drought Tolerant Artemesias are shrubby perennial plants that have been used as a herb since ancient times. This oneContinue reading
Hyssop, Hummingbird Mint
Agastache “Summer Sunset” Hyssop Agastache “Summer Sunset” Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular, Drought Tolerant Once Established These colorful summer bloomers are at home in herb gardens as well as perennial borders.Continue reading
Ornamental Oregano
Origanum laevigatum “Hopley’s Purple” Ornamental Oregano Origanum laevigatum “Hopley’s Purple” Type: Perennials Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular / Drought Tolerant Native to Turkey and Cyprus, this ornamental relative of mint reaches 2ft (60cm) high whileContinue reading
Lion’s Tail
Leonotis leonurus Lion’s Tail Leonotis leonurus Type: Perennial Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular / Drought Tolerant In its native Africa, this is a broadleaf evergreen, and becomes a 6ft (1.8m) tall andContinue reading
Bee Balm, Horse Mint, Bergamot
Monarda didyma “Jacob Cline” Bee Balm, Horse Mint, Bergamot Monarda didyma “Jacob Cline” Type: Herbaceaous Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular to Moist This native of Eastern North America forms a clump ofContinue reading
Sweet Coneflower
Rudbeckia subtomentosa “Henry Eilers” Sweet Coneflower Rudbeckia subtomentosa “Henry Eilers” Type; Perennial Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular Here’s one for Jill. Apparently, the reason this is called “Sweet” Coneflower has nothing to do with theContinue reading
Mountain Pepper
Drimys lanceolata Mountain Pepper Drimys lanceolata Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Sun Water: Regular The smallish dark green leaves on this evergreen shrub contrast handsomely with its purplish-red stems. Small, slightly fragrant white / chartreuseContinue reading