Clump-forming Perennial
Compact plant with spring, summer and fall tubular blooms start out orange and fade to a creamy vanilla white. Attractive to hummingbirds.
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Kniphofia “Poco Orange”
Clump-forming Perennial
This dwarf variety is compact and has ombré orange-red tubular blooms. Attractive to hummingbirds.
Kniphofia “Primrose Beauty”
Clump-forming Perennial
Spring/summer yellow tubular blooms are similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds. Needs rich soil with excellent drainage.
Kniphofia “Red Hot Popsicle”
Clump-forming Perennial
Compact plant with spring, summer and fall red tubular blooms, similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds.
Kniphofia “Shining Sceptar”
Clump-forming Perennial
Mid summer tangerine tubular blooms are similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds. Needs rich soil with excellent drainage.
Kniphofia “Wilhelm’s Lance”
Clump-forming Perennial
Late summer red tubular blooms on large bloom stalks are similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds. Needs rich soil with excellent drainage.
Kniphofia caulescens
Clump-forming Perennial
Blooms early spring to late fall on top of 3′ stalks, red fading to yellow. Stiff blue aloe-like leaves. Hummingbird plant.
Kniphofia rooperi
Clump-forming Perennial
Yellow/orange blooms on 4ft. stalks in fall through late winter. Arching, keeled, dark green leaves.
Kniphofia uvaria
Clump-forming Perennial
Late summer red tubular blooms are similar to Aloe’s torch sprays, attractive to hummingbirds. Needs rich soil with excellent drainage.
Koeleria macrantha
Evergreen Bunch Grass
Tolerates sandy soils, clay soils, dry gardens and creeksides. Useful as a meadow grass.
Lachenalia aloides v. aloides
Small bulb with grassy leaves and aloe-like flowers. Large bloom sprays with dozens of flowers as it matures.
Lachenalia viridiflora
Small bulb with spotted oval leaves and aloe-like flowers. Large bloom sprays with dozens of stunning turquoise flowers as it matures. Winter grower, dormant in summer. Protect from freezes.
Lapidaria margaretae
Small Mesemb with pairs of articulated grey leaves. Will form 6″ clusters. Fall blooms open during the day, are followed by new leaf pairs in winter. Easy to grow and get to multiply after 2 to 3 years, however take care not to overwater. Misting is best with a little direct water in September-October. Grows well in amongst small rocks.
Larrea tridentata
Evergreen Shrub
Large shrub with small tough green aromatic leaves and tons of yellow flowers in late spring. Very drought tolerant. A little water in summer and they are perfect patio plants, easy to prune to shape.
Lavandula “Anouk Deep Rose”
Evergreen Perennial
Grey-green foliage offsets gorgeous deep lavender-rose blooms. Flowers from spring through fall. Compact form excellent for border and containers. Attracts butterflies.
Lavandula “Anouk Double”
Evergreen Perennial
Silvery foliage offsets with double the deep violet blooms. Flowers from spring through fall. Compact form excellent for border and containers. Attracts butterflies.
Lavandula “Anouk Supreme”
Evergreen Perennial
Grey-green foliage topped by gorgeous deep lavender blooms. Flowers from spring through fall. Great for large containers. Attracts butterflies and bees. Deer resistant.
Lavandula “Anouk”
L. stoechas “Anouk”
Evergreen Perennial
Grey-green foliage topped by gorgeous deep lavender blooms. Flowers from spring through fall. This densely growing shrub is great for large containers. Attracts butterflies and bees. Deer resistant.
Lavandula “Libelle Compact Rose”
Evergreen Perennial
Grey-green fragrant leaves with deep rose blooms. Flowers from early spring through fall. Compact form excellent for border and containers. Attracts butterflies.
Lavandula “Luxurious”
Lavandula stoechas Luxurious
Evergreen Perennial
Silvery foliage offsets gorgeous deep violet blooms. Flowers from spring through fall. Compact form excellent for border and containers. Attracts butterflies.
Lavandula “Otto Quast”
Evergreen Perennial
Silvery foliage offsets gorgeous deep violet blooms. Flowers from spring through midsummer. Dense, compact form excellent for borders and containers. Attracts butterflies.
Lavandula “Silver Anouk”
Evergreen Perennial
Silvery foliage offsets gorgeous deep violet blooms. Flowers from spring through fall. Compact form excellent for border and containers. Attracts butterflies.
Lavandula “Silver Summer”
Evergreen Perennial
Silvery foliage offsets gorgeous deep violet blooms. Flowers from spring through fall. Compact form excellent for border and containers. Attracts butterflies.
Lavandula “Violet Lace”
Evergreen Perennial
Grey-green fragrant leaves with deep violet blooms. Flowers from early spring through fall. Compact form excellent for border and containers. Attracts butterflies.
Lavandula “With Love”
L. stoechas “With Love”
Evergreen Perennial
Gorgeous pink flowers with extra long “wings”. Flowers from spring through fall. This densely growing shrub is great for large containers. Attracts butterflies and bees. Deer resistant.
Lavatera assurgentiflora
Perennial
Year-round magenta flowers are more profuse in summer. Do not overwater. Hummingbirds and Butterflies. Can handle coastal wind and spray. Clay-soils tolerant.
Lavatera bicolor
Evergreen Shrub
Fast growing mounding shrub with 2″ lavender flowers. Beautiful grey-green fuzzy mallow leaves. Blooms Spring/Summer. Short-lived. Attracts butterflies.
Ledebouria “Barberton”
Evergreen Perennial Bulb
Dense clumps of bulbs with purple-spotted leaves. Small lavender and green flowers in summer. Great for containers and rock gardens.
Ledebouria pauciflora
Evergreen Perennial Bulb
Spotted leaves, produces many bulbs. Spreads quickly when planted outdoor. Blooms in spring. Great as a houseplant.
Ledebouria socialis
Evergreen Perennial Bulb
Spotted leaves, produces many bulbs. Small lavender/white flowers on 1ft. tall bloom stalks. Spreads quickly.