Grasses, Perennials, Shrubs and Trees

Philodendron x evansii

P. speciosum x P.bipinnatifidum
Evergreen Perennial

A tall shrub with large deeply-lobed glossy green leaves arch out of a single stalk. Can take deep shade to coastal sun. Flowers are hidden inside a large white modified leaf called a spathe, often hidden under the giant leaves. Cold Hardy, can handle colder temps with some protection.

Phlomis fruticosa

Semi-deciduous Shrub

A bold grey shrub for a warm, sunny border. A great Mediterranean climate plant – beautiful yellow whorls of fall flowers.

Phlomis lanata

Semi-deciduous Shrub

A bold grey shrub for a warm, sunny border. A great Mediterranean climate plant – beautiful pale-yellow flower whorls in summer.

Phlomis purpurea

Semi-deciduous Shrub

Woolly, medium gray-green leaves and lavender flowers that appear off and on throughout the year. An easy plant to grow, takes very little care once established.

Phlomis viscosa

Evergreen Shrub

A soft shrub for a warm, sunny border. A great Mediterranean climate plant – beautiful yellow whorls of fall flowers.

Plectranthus “Mike’s Fuzzy”

P. neochilus “Mike’s Fuzzy”
Evergreen Perennial

A perennial, aromatic, succulent herb, makes attractive ground cover when not in flower and is spectacular when flowering. It is also useful in hanging baskets and containers.

Plectranthus “Mona Lavender”

Evergreen Perennial

Quick growing perennial shrub forms a well rounded, dense bush. Dark green glossy leaves with intensely lavender bloom sprays winter and spring.

Plectranthus “Velvet Elvis”

Evergreen Perennial

Quick growing perennial shrub forms a well rounded, dense bush. Dark green glossy leaves with dramatically large and intensely lavender bloom sprays winter and spring.

 

Plectranthus argentatus

Perennial

Soft, fuzzy silver foliage, with large sprays of 12″ bloom stalks covered in pale violet flowers summer through fall.

Plectranthus ciliatus “Drege”

Evergreen Perennial Groundcover

Shrubby green leaves with purple undersides, produce purple flower stalks with small pink flowers spring through summer and into fall.

Plectranthus neochilus

Evergreen Perennial

A perennial, aromatic, succulent herb, makes attractive ground cover when not in flower and is spectacular when flowering. It is also useful in hanging baskets and containers.

Polypodium “Sarah Lyman”

P. californicum “Sarah Lyman”
Creeping Perennial Fern

Grows in rocky crevices, fast draining soils. Wet in winter, will go dormant (deciduous) when dry in summer. Can grow under native oaks.

Polypodium californicum

Creeping Perennial Fern

Grows in rocky crevices, fast draining soils. Wet in winter, will go dormant (deciduous) when dry in summer. Can grow under native oaks.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

Evergreen Fern

Shade-loving fern with deeply lobed leaves. Spreads slowly by rhizomes.

Polypodium guttatum

Evergreen Fern

Shade-loving fern with deeply lobed leaves. Spreads slowly by closely spaced rhizomes.

Polypodium scouleri

Evergreen Fern

Shade-loving fern with deeply lobed leaves. Spreads slowly by rhizomes.

Polystichum makinoi

Evergreen Fern

Large fern with shiny green fronds grown up in a vase-shape, arching outwards at the top.

Polystichum munitum

Evergreen Fern

Native along the West Coast, From Baja up to Alaska. Upright in sun, more open in shade.

Prosopis X “Phoenix”

Semi-Evergreen tree

Thornless hybrid with a stable rootstock and a fast-growing branch structure. Lush green leaves provide dense summer shade. Yellow flowers followed by brown seedpods. Prune for shape in summer.

Protea “Brenda”

P. compacta x P. burchellii
Evergreen Shrub

Upright shrub with large dark-pink-red flowers in late winter. Needs very good drainage. Do not fertilize, except trace minerals. great for cut flowers.

Protea “Claire”

Evergreen Shrub

Upright shrub with soft green leaves. Large silky pink flowers, similar to “Pink Ice” but without the white edges. Needs very good drainage. Do not fertilize, except trace minerals. Spectactular but short-lived.

Protea “Late Mink”

P. neriifolia “Late Mink”
Evergreen Shrub

Large pink flowers with apricot and coral accents and covered with light silver hairs. Flowers in full bloom in late winter. Plant in full sun in well drained soil & irrigate only occasionally once established.

Protea “Liebencherry”

P. repens x longifolia
Evergreen Shrub

Beautiful protea with large cherry red flowers. Young leaves are slightly fuzzy, mature leaves toughen and turn gray-green. Prefers well drained soils.