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Plant list 2015
FS-Abutilon ‘Vesuvius’- Black stem, dark veining-small leaf, red flower with black bracts.
FS-Abutilon x hybridum 'Albus’ - White medium sized flowers
T- Acer morrisonense – Snake bark series growing to 35 ft at maturity
T- Acer paxii – Evergreen maple from China growing to 35 ft at maturity
T-Acer pentaphyllum*- very rare small elegant tree from China growing to 25 ft at maturity
P- Anemone ‘Mona Lisa’ –Great cut flower, 4-5 inch blooms, when mature can produce 18 to 20 flowers per plant
P- Arctotis hybrid ‘Pink Sugar’-Evergreen perennial,10-14 in tall, irrigate infrequently
P-Aristea ecklonii -Small, deep blue flower, evergreen iris-like leaf, late spring bloom time
P-Beschorneria septentrionalis- Yucca like foliage, large spikes of flowers showy red bracts summer
P-Bidens ferulifolia ‘Peter’s Gold’- Heat and sun tolerant, deep golden flower, rock garden candidate
P- Bidens Hawaiian Flare ‘Red Drops’-Hawaiian Flare Series The only non yellow forms of bidens introduced in 2013
P- Bidens Hawaiian Flare ‘Red Star’-Star burst markings on the petals, great border plant
FS- Boronia ‘Carousel’-Dense upright shrub growing to 6ft Australian Native, Spring Bloom
FS- Boronia ‘Lipstick’- Australian native Profuse, open, bell-shaped 1/2" flower. Showy, elegant Pink flower, Spring Bloom
FS- Boronia megastigma ‘Hot Chocolate’- Australian Native
FS- Boronia megastigma ‘Jack McGuire’s Red’-Australian Native
FS-Buddleia lindlyana- 30” long clusters of purple flowers, summer bloom time 4ft in height
S-Buxus wallichiana- S-very compact 3-4’, low maintenance ; slow growing.
P- Campanula glomerata ‘Alba’-Clustered upward facing pure white flowers, dead head often, keep moist
P-Campanula persicifolia 'Alba'– Dark green upright stem to 20 inches, foliage at base evergreen, profuse flower
FS- Cantua buxifolia ‘Hot Pants’-Brilliant magenta flowers cover this amazing evergreen shrub in Spring & intermittently
FS-Cestrum nocturnum -Night Blooming Jasmine, fragrant white flower, blooms late summer-autumn
C- Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Tsukumo’ – A handsome little shrub with tiny green needles and a wide rounded habit
T-Chiranthodendron pentadactylon (Monkey Hand Tree)- Spring-summer bloom, interesting flower 12-20 ft in height
P- Chrysocephalum ‘Silver and Gold’- Evergreen perennial, Australian Native
FS-Cistus ‘Blanche’- Pure white, large flower rock rose, shrub, spring-summer, drought tolerant, sun
FS-Cistus ‘Elma’- Pure white, small flower rock rose, drought and deer tolerant, sun
FS- Cistus x scanbergii- A low dense evergreen shrub to 2 to 3 in Spring appear small pale pink flowers
S-Coprosma ‘Evening Glow’-Great color addition, key feature drought and deer resistant.
S-Coprosma – several select colors
FS- Correa glabra 'Coliban River'-bell flowers are pale green ,in early summer. UCSC Arboretum/Koala Blooms introduction.
FS-Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’-rich red stems in winter, white variegated leaf
T-Cornus capitata – Evergreen Himalayan dogwood, grown for large salmon color fruit, yellow flower
S-Corylus maxima ‘Purpurea’-Hazelnut, leaves are dark purple
SU-Cotyledon orbiculata v. oblonga - Aloe like plant with large finger like leaf, 30” spikes of orange flower with green bracts
B-Crinum moorei- Large bulb with 4’ spikes of fragrant lily flowers
B-Crocosmia ‘Emily McKenzie’-corm, large orange, yellow and brown flowers
S-Decaisnea furgesii- 10’ aralia like stem, yellow green flowers followed by metallic blue seed pods
GC-Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko’ – 12” bush, white flowers in early summer
FS-Deutzia x magnifica - Double white flowers in large sprays, 8-10'
FS-Deutzia magicien –Flowers mauve, edged white, 6-10’
P- Dianthus barbatus ‘Amazon Neon Cherry’ Showy cut flower, Deadhead to promote repeat blooming and vigorous growth
P- Dianthus barbatus ‘Amazon Neon Purple’-Drought and deer resistant, fantastic color
P- Dianthus myrtinervius- masses of cheerful magenta pink flowers
FS-Dichroa fibrifuga*- Evergreen shrub, lilac-purple hydrangea-like flowers, 5’
P= Perennial, V=Vine, FS= Flowering Shrub, GC=Ground Cover, S= Shrub, SU= Succulent, T= Tree,
C=Evergreen Conifer
Western Hills Garden Available
F- Dicksonia Antarctica- a species of evergreen tree fern native to eastern Australia 15 feet tall with a possible 6-10' spread
P-Dierama pulcherrimum ‘Summer Snow’- Arching stems of white flowers
FS- Erica verticillata- the whorled heath, pink flowers upright 4-6 feet.
P- Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Purpurea’- colourful selection has handsome burgundy-purple foliage
FS-Fuchsia arboresense-Large shrub, umbels of small pink flowers,
FS-Fuchsia magellanica var. molinae-Large fast growing shrub, flowers palest pink, variegated pale green and yellow leaf
GC- Geranium renardii- dry to medium moisture . species form, pale lavender flowers
GC-Geranium sanguineum striatum- Low form, light pink flowers, long blooming
P-Geum ‘Borisii’- flowers the first year from seed producing wonderful vivid orange-red toned flowers from late spring
FS- Grevillea ‘Poorinda Signet’- Dense rounded shrub to 6-8 feet, Light pink flowers with dark pink
V- Hardenbergia violacea ‘Happy Wanderer’ It is known in Australia by the common names false sarsaparilla, purple coral pea
FS-Hebe 'Caledonia'-Purplish-red leaf, violet-purple flowers
FS-Hebe pimeleoides*-2’ shrub small gray leaf, violet flowers
FS-Hebe ‘Western Hills’*- Very symmetrical stems, blue gray leaf, white flower
IV-Hedera helix nepalensis- Himalayan ivy, toothed gray-green leaf, red stems
FS- Helianthemum nummularium ‘Henfield Brilliant’- The alpine sunrose extremely cold hardy Orange flowerP-Helleborus argutifolius-chartreuse flower/sepals in winter
P-Hellebore foetidus-dark green divided leaves, clusters of green sepals edged in maroon
P-Hellebore orientalis- purple, pink or white sepals
B- Hemerocallis ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ This dwarf daylily is a selection from Stella dOro 12tall by 18 wide P-Inula hookeri-Showy yellow daisies with many fine rays
FS-Kerria japonica - Chinese Rose- Bright green stems, single yellow flowers
P-Leonitis leonorus-Dense whorls of orange flowers along stem
P-Lepechinia hastata “Pitcher Sage”*-Aromatic gray foliage, spikes of plum-colored flowers
FS- Leptospermum scoparium ‘Nanum Tui’- Dwarf New Zealand Tea Tree
P-Libertia grandiflora- Iris like leaf, clump forming evergreen, very tough deer and drought resistant, white flower
S-Ligustrum ovalifolium ‘Aureum’-golden privet, yellow leaf
P-Lithodora diffusa ‘Heavenly Blue’ -bright azure blue flowers that cover the entire plant in spring
P-Lobelia cardinalis-Velvet red flowers
P-Lobelia laxiflora – Abundance of red and yellow flowers, long - blooming
FS-Lonicera fragrantissima- Fragrant cream flowers in late winter
FS-Lonicera tatarica 'Hack Red'- 4-6’ shrub, showy red flower
S-Lonicera nitida ‘Baggeson’s Gold’- Yellow leaves in summer, in colder winter leaves turn purple, hedge plant
FS- Loropetalum chinense a white- flowered broad-leaved evergreen shrub of the witch hazel family
FS-Mackaya bella-Pale white purple veined trumpet flowers, glossy green leaves
FS-Melalueca incana- a low growing form of the Gray Honey Myrtle
T-Metasequoia glyptostroboides -Dawn redwood, bright green new spring growth, orange winter color before losing leaves
G-Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nanus' -Dwarf-Mondo a bit slow growing, great grass alternative
GC- Origanum ‘Marshall’s Memory’- is one of the longest blooming, most prolific, best drying ornamental oreganos
FS-Myrtus communis variegata- Variegated Evergreen shrub to 5’
GC-Omphalodes cappadocica – shade, show azure blue flower in spring
V- Pandorea jasminoides ‘Variegata’- A fast growing, evergreen vine
FS-Philadelphus x lemoinei 'Manteau d'Hermine' – Dwarf growing, double white flower
P-Phlomis fruticosa- 5x6’ shrub, felted leaves, yellow flower
P-Phlomis italica – 1x3’ spreading perennial, lavender pink flowers
P-Phlomis purpurea-3x3’thick felted narrow leaves, purple flowers
P-Phlomis russeliana-Large, heart-shaped leaves, pale yellow flower, low growing, shade
P= Perennial, V=Vine, FS= Flowering Shrub, GC=Ground Cover, S= Shrub, SU= Succulent, T= Tree,
C=Evergreen Conifer
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FS-Phymosia umbellata- Large shrub to 10’, large grayish leaves, deep red mallow flowers- winter bloomer
S-Physocarpus opulifolius 'Luteus'-Yellow leaves, clustered white flowers, shrub
T-Pseudocydonia sinensis – marbled bark, pink flower, large fragrant yellow fruit
SU-Puya alpestris- rosettes of yucca-like spiny leaves, deep blue-green flowers with orange anthers
SU-Puya berteroniana- rosettes of yucca-like symmetrically spiny leaves, dark turquoise flowers
SU-Puya mirabilis- less spiny yucca-like leaves, short lived trumpet like yellow-green flower
F- Pyrrosia lingua ‘Eboshi’ sloooooow-growing tongue fern
F- Pyrrosia lingua crested these evergreen ferns yes ferns spread slowly to form dramatic clumps
FS- Ribes rozzlii –California Native -Sierra’s
FS-Ribes sanguineum 'Edward VII'- Deep red flower clusters
T-Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia’ **-Golden yellow leaves spring through autumn
FS- Rosa ‘Westerland’- A lovely, elegant variety with semi-double orange blooms
S-Rubus lineatus- Interesting pleated leaves upright shrub,
FS-Salvia iodantha *- bright pink flower umbels in winter
SF-Salvia waverly-Showy white flowers, lavender bracts, 4’
P-Salvia sp. –Deep purple flowers, eggplant bracts
P-Salvia koyamae-Large sticky leaves, yellow flowers, shade
P- Salvia uliginosa- blue flowers with white highlights in late summer to mid-autumn.
FS-Sarcococca ruscifolia-Low-growing evergreen to 3 ‘ max, tiny fragrant cream flowers, black berries
FS-Sarcococca sp.- 3-6’ spread, Large leaves, tiny cream flowers, red and black berries
FS-Sarcococca saligna-6’ arching evergreen shrub, small fragrant flowers
P-Schizostylis coccinea/Hesperantha coccinea- Iris-like leaves, many spikes of red flowers, late summer or autumn
SU-Sedum repestre 'Lemon Lime'- ground cover small symmetrical leaf- bright yellow
P-Senecio ‘Sunshine’ Brachyglottis ’Sunshine’- 2’ Oval gray leaves, yellow
G-Sisyrinchium bellum ‘Arroyo de la Cruz- Blue eyed grass, California Native
P- Solanum umbelliferum v. incanum ‘Indians Grey’- this species is often a sprawling
FS-Stachyurus praecox- Stiffly pendulous yellow flower spikes in spring, large arching shrub
FS- Teucrium fruticans ‘Azureum’- Though smaller than the species, this cultivar still grows as a silver mound up to 4-5 feet tall
P-Wachendorfia thyrsiflora – Large pleated leaves, orange or yellow flower spikes
FS-Weigela sp.- 4-6’ shrub, yellow leaves, dark magenta flowers
FS-Weigela ‘Looymansii Aurea’- Bright yellow spring foliage, pink flowers
FS- Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Gem’ This hybrid between the coastal Westringia fruticosa and the inland growing
P-Zantedeschia ‘Hercules’-Huge white calla, speckles of white in green leaves, to 7’
P-Zantedeschia ‘Green Goddess’-Green and white flowers, to 4’
P= Perennial, V=Vine, FS= Flowering Shrub, GC=Ground Cover, S= Shrub, SU= Succulent, T= Tree,
C=Evergreen Conifer