Small bulb with grassy leaves and aloe-like flowers. Large bloom sprays with dozens of flowers as it matures.
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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.
Lepismium cruciforme
Epiphytic or semi-erect creeping. Can grow up to 2ft. long. Lots of small creamy-pink flowers.
Leptinella gruveri
Groundcover, can handle some foot traffic. Moderate water but can be allowed to go dormant in the summer. Tiny leaves flat along the ground work well for between pavers.
Leptospermum “Apple Blossom”
Evergreen Shrub
Upright evergreen shrub with tiny nedle-like leaves. Huge flush of double, pale pink flowers spring through fall.
Leptospermum “Copper Glow”
Evergreen Shrub
Upright evergreen shrub with coppery stems, white flowers and narrow burgundy leaves. Huge flush of flowers spring through fall.
Leptospermum “Gaiety Girl”
Evergreen Shrub
Upright evergreen shrub with tiny needle-like leaves. Huge flush of double, pink flowers spring through fall.
Leptospermum “Helene Strybing”
Evergreen Shrub
Upright evergren shrub with tiny nedle-like leaves. Huge flush of pink flowers spring and fall.
Leptospermum “Nanum Ruru”
Evergreen Shrub
Slow-growing compact shrub densely set with small dark green leaves. Huge flush of pink-red flowers in spring and fall.
Leptospermum “Pink Pearl”
Evergreen Shrub
Aromatic, evergreeen shrub with light pink to almost white flowers. Tiny needle-like leaves. Drought tolerant, attracts bees.
Leptospermum “Red Ensign”
Evergreen Shrub
Upright evergreen shrub with tiny needle-like red leaves. Huge flush of bright crimson flowers with a dark burgundy center spring through fall.
Leptospermum “Ruby Glow”
Evergreen Shrub
Upright evergreen shrub with tiny needle-like purple tinged leaves. Huge flush of double ruby red flowers spring through fall.