A. curassavica “Wildfire”
Semi-Evergreen Perennial
Brilliant red blooms atop each stem in fall. Green leafy stems. Can be grown as an annual; collected seeds can be planted in spring. Attracts Monarch butterflies.
Sun to Part Shade
Astelia nivicola “Red Gem”
Evergreen Perennial
Great for containers or as a garden focal plant. Silver leaves get a red hue in sun.
Aster frikartii “Monch”
Semi-evergreen perennial
Showy lavender blooms are attractive to butterflies and bees. Fall bloomer. Can handle clay soils.
Baumea rubiginosa “Variegata”
Evergreen Sedge
Narrow, sword-shaped, dark-green blades marked with a golden yellow marginal stripe that fades in shade.
Begonia “Irene Nuss”
Evergreen Perennial
Angel-winged Begonia with dark olive leaves and thick, erect cane stems, rhizomatous growth. Pink flowers. Works well as a houseplant
Begonia foliosa v. miniata
Evergreen Perennial
Pink/Red flowers throughout the spring and summer drape down from the branches. Indoor or outdoor in a protected location.
Bletilla “Chinese Butterfly”
B. ochracea “Chinese Butterfly”
Evergreen Orchid
Bloom stalks grow tall over the foliage, to 30″. Creamy yellow flowers. Well drained soil, regular water during growing season.
Bletilla “Innocence”
B. striata “Innocence”
Evergreen Orchid
Clumps of large white flowers with lavender highlights atop the bloom stalks. Well drained soil, regular water during growing season.
Bletilla “Shi Ran”
B. striata “Shi Ran”
Evergreen Orchid
Clumps of large purple flowers atop the bloom stalks. Well drained soil, regular water during growing season.
Briza media
Evergreen Grass
Tolerates clay soil. Pendant spikelets rattle and rustle in summer breezes. Makes superb cut flowers.
Buddleia “Buzz Ivory”
Semi-Evergreen Perennial
Dwarf shrub with compact habit. Clusters of creamy white flowers in summer attract butterflies. Perfect for patio containers and small garden centerpieces. Prune back each year.
Buddleia “Buzz Lavendar”
Semi-Evergreen Perennial
Beautiful compact plant only 24″ tall in container. Stunning lavendar inflorescence. Great for patios and smaller gardens.
Buddleia “Buzz Magenta”
Semi-Evergreen Perennial
Beautiful compact plant only 24″ tall in container. Stunning magenta inflorescence. Great for patios and smaller gardens.
Buddleia “Buzz Midnight”
Semi-Evergreen Perennial
Beautiful compact plant only 24″ tall in container. Stunning deep-purple inflorescence. Great for patios and smaller gardens.
Buddleia “Buzz Pink-Purple”
Semi-Evergreen Perennial
Beautiful compact plant only 24″ tall in container. Stunning pink inflorescence. Great for patios and smaller gardens.
Buddleia “Buzz Purple”
Semi-Evergreen Perennial
Beautiful compact plant only 24″ tall in container. Stunning purple inflorescence. Great for patios and smaller gardens.
Buddleia “Buzz Sky Blue”
Semi-Evergreen Perennial
Beautiful compact plant only 24″ tall in container. Stunning purplish-blue inflorescence. Great for patios and smaller gardens.
Buddleia “Buzz Velvet”
Semi-Evergreen Perennial
Beautiful compact plant only 24″ tall in container. Stunning deep red-purple inflorescence. Great for patios and smaller gardens.
Buddleia “Buzz Violet”
Semi-Evergreen Perennial
Beautiful compact plant only 24″ tall in container. Stunning violet inflorescence. Great for patios and smaller gardens.
Butia odorata
Palm Tree
Large curved leaves spread 10ft. Trunk will grow 10 to 12ft tall, can grow taller. More sun and less water will lead to a more compact specimen. Drought tolerant. Bright orange fruit.
Butiagrus nabonnandii
Butia capitata x Syagrus romanzoffiana
Palm Tree
Large palm, cross between Pindo Palm and Queen Palm. Rare, cold-hardy, good in windy areas.
Calamagrostis “Cheju Do”
Calamagrostis x acutiflora “Cheju Do”
Variegated Reed Grass
Spectacular giant summer bloom stalks, lots of rich green, red and purple colors. Makes a good hedge or border accent, works well up against a building.
Calamagrostis “Karl Foerster”
Calamagrostis x acutiflora “Karl Foerster
Variegated Reed Grass
Spectacular giant summer bloom stalks, lots of rich green, red and purple colors. Makes a good hedge or border accent, works well up against a building.
Calamagrostis foliosa
Semi-Evergreen Reed Grass
Blue-green tuft-forrming clumps. Cream-colored flowers. California native that can be found in coastal forests. Can handle some clay soils, some sandy soils.
Calamagrostis nutkaensis
Semi-Evergreen Reed Grass
Swaying 2 feet above the grassy blades, purplish new flower spikes mature to a golden wheat color. Good for meadows, erosion control and coastal settings.
Calamagrostis x acutiflora “Overdam”
Calamagrostis x acutiflora “Overdam”
Variegated Reed Grass
Works well as a specimen or incorporated into a border; makes a good low screen or backdrop.
Carex “Cappuccino”
Evergreen Sedge
Evergreen chocolate-colored, bright reddish highlights in fall.
Carex “Milk Chocolate”
Evergreen Sedge
Evergreen light brown milk chocolate colored curly sedge with pink highlights.
Carex comans “Bronze”
Evergreen Sedge
This beautiful clumping grass adds elegant texture and color to any garden with arching foliage that remains bronze all year long.
Carex pansa
Evergreen Sedge
Durable spreading sedge, used as lawn substitute or unmowed meadow.