Cycad grows to 3-5ft. across;
Sun
Zamia furfuracea
Cycad
Recommended indoor in the Bay Area. Large cardboard-like leaves on wide spreading fronds. Short trunk very slow to develop.
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Herbaceous stems and leaves growing from large underground succulent rhizomes. Known for its air-purifying effects, though poisonous itself.
Zephyranthes “Prairie Sunset”
Perennial Bulb
Apricot-pink flowers appear mid summer through fall. Evergreen through the summer with some irrigation.
Zephyranthes candida
Perennial Bulb
Amaryllis relative with rush-like foliage and bright white blooms late summer through fall. Tolerant of any soil.
Zephyranthes citrina
Perennial Bulb
Bright yellow amaryllis flowers top this bulb in fall. Grassy foliage. Clay-soils tolerant. Will stay green with a little irrigation in summer.
Zinnia acerosa
Evergreen Perennial
Semi-woody perennial with many small white flowers through spring and summer. Makes for good dried flowers.