PERENNIALS
Acanthus mollis - Bear's Breech
Perennial plant of large, lobed leaves arising from the ground in a rosette. Leaves are dark green and shiny. Grows 2 to 3 feet (60 - 90 cm) high and eventually forms a clump of stems. In the spring, bluish-white flowers appear on 2 foot (60 cm) tall, narrow stalks above foliage. Performs best in shade or partial shade. Zone 6
1G---$4.00 2G---$6.00
Armeria maritima ‘Bloodstone’ – Bloodstone Sea Pink
See Ground Covers page for description.
Armeria maritima ‘Cotton Tail’ – Cotton Tail Sea Pink
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Alstroemeria 'Deep Rose Dwarf'
Deep rose flowers with large yellow spot and brown flecks on upper petal. Provides a striking display of color from fall till early summer. Plants grow only to 12 inches (30 cm) tall unlike the regular Alstroemeria and retain compact appearance. Excellent for borders and pots. Zone 9
2G---$8.00
Clivia aurea - Yellow Kaffir Lily
Soft, creamy yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers are borne on a stalk above the dark green, narrow, tongue-like leaves. This rare yellow form of Clivia blooms in March. Requires full shade. Excellent as a house plant. Zone 9
1G---16.00 2G---$28.00
Clivia miniata 'French Hybrid' - Kaffir Lily
Dark green, shiny, tongue-like leaves with rounded ends provide a beautiful background for the brilliant orange, trumpet-shaped flowers. Blooms February to April and sometimes in the fall. Grows as a clump to 2 feet (60 cm) tall. Requires full shade. Excellent as a house plant. Zone 9
1G---$10.00 2G---$15.00
Crinum asiaticum - Giant Crinum
Large, tropical perennial with sword-shaped leaves arising from a pseudostem. The white to green pseudostem is the above ground portion of a giant, onion-like bulb. Leaves are 3 to 4 feet (1-1.2 meter) long and 3 to 6 inches (7.6-23 cm) wide. Large, white flowers with narrow, drooping petals occur in big clusters on top of thick stalks. Blooms during warm months of the year. Grows up to 5 feet (1.5 meter) and forms side shoots creating a clump. Good blooming screen or barrier if planted in rows. Tolerates wet soils as well as periods of drought. Zone 10
1G---$6.00 5G---$24.00
Kniphofia linearifolia – Red Hot Poker
Clumping mass of shoots with linear leaves arching outward. Grows up to 4.9 feet (1.5 meter) high. Dense, conical heads of striking red, tubular flowers aging to bright yellow appear on stalks above foliage in the summer and fall. Uncommon species of Red Hot Poker not widely cultivated in the U. S. Good cut flower. Zone 7
1G---$6.00 2G---$9.00
Limonium perezii - Sea Lavender
Fabulous blooming plant from the Canary Islands. Large, leathery, pale green, oblong leaves arise from basal stems. Tight clusters of tiny, blue flowers appear on branched stalks above foliage from spring till fall. Blooms prolifically in the spring. Grows 18 inches (45 cm) high and wide. Drought tolerant and thrives in southern California where it naturalizes. Tolerates salinity in beach areas. Zone 8
1G---$5.00
Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nanus’ – Dwarf Mondo Grass
See Ground Covers page for description.
Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ – Black Mondo Grass
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Phorium tenax ‘Rainbow Chief’ - Rainbow Chief New Zealand Flax
Clump of upright, sword-shaped leaves variegated with bright pink, red, and purplish-brown colors. The coloration is striped along entire length of leaves. Grows 6 feet (1.8 meter) high. Striking accent plant. Tolerates both brief periods of drought (low water usage) and wet conditions. Zone 8
1G---$6.00 5G---$20.00
Phormium tenax ‘Rainbow Queen’ - Rainbow Queen New Zealand Flax
Clump of upright, sword-shaped leaves variegated with creamy white, pink, and purplish-brown. The coloration is striped along entire length of leaves. Grows 5 to 6 feet (1.2 – 1.8 meter) high. Striking accent plant. Tolerates both brief periods of drought (low water usage) and wet conditions. Zone 8
1G---$6.00 5G---$20.00
Rhoeo spathacea - Oyster Plant
Unusual and very attractive low growing perennial with succulent stems to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. Sword-like leaves are shiny green on topsides and purple on undersides. Rows of small, white flowers appear in opening of oyster or clam-shaped structure of leaf bracts. Excellent as a houseplant or planted as a ground cover in Zones 10 and 11.
2G---$7.00
Rhoeo spathacea 'Variegata' - Variegated Oyster Plant
Small version of regular Rhoeo above with white striped variegation in the leaves. The contrasting green, white, and purple coloration make this plant striking. Good for pots and border plantings. Zone 10
1G---$4.00
Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar'
Colorful, dwarf ginger with leaves mottled in green, pale green, and creamy white. The undersides of the leaves are reddish-purple. This plant is truly unique! Leaves are 6 to 10 inches (15-25 cm) long and 2 to 3 inches (5-7.6 cm) wide. Grows as a clump of stems to 18 inches (45 cm) high and equally or more as wide. Attractive plant for shaded areas and indoors. Slow growing. Zone 10
2G---$12.00
Tulbaghia violacea 'Tricolor' - Tricolor Society Garlic
Low-growing. clumping perennial to 18 inches (45 cm) tall with narrow strap-like leaves. This is a form of Society Garlic is variegated with longitudinal, white stripes. Small, purple flowers are borne on top of tall stalks. Zone 9
1G---$5.00
Zantedesia aethiopica - Calla Lily
Clump of shiny, dark green, arrow-shaped leaves on long upright stems to 3 feet (1 meter) high. Leaves measure 1 1/2 feet (30 - 45 cm) long by 7-10 inches (17.8 - 25.4 cm) wide. Large, white, upward facing, funnel-shaped flowers with yellow spathe in the center arise on stalks just above foliage. They are good as cut flowers. Bloom occurs mostly in the spring and summer, but flowers can appear any time of year. Grows best in part shade. Calla lilies can be used indoors as potted plants. Tolerates any kind of soil including those that are poorly drained. Thrives in wet soils. Zone 10
1G---$5.00 5G---$16.00