Semi-epyphitic mounds of green rosettes. Succulent Peperomia, keep warm, provide occasional misting. Grows well as a houseplant.
Low
Petrophile longifolia
Evergreen Shrub
Low-growing shrub. Yellow and cream flowers bloom on short stems hidden low in the foliage. Needs very good drainage. Do not fertilize, except trace minerals. Blooms November to February.
Philodendron selloum
Evergreen Perennial
A tall shrub with large deeply-lobed glossy green leaves. 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.
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 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.
Plectranthus argentatus
Perennial
Soft, fuzzy silver foliage, with large sprays of 12″ bloom stalks covered in pale violet flowers summer through fall.
Plectranthus coerulescens
Succulent Perennial
Soft, bluish succulent foliage, with large sprays of blue flowers in spring.
Plectranthus oertendahlii “Emerald Lace”
Slightly succulent low growing with large leaves. Grows well as a houseplant.
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.
Polystichum polyblepharum
Evergreen Fern
Shiny dark-green fronds grown up in a vase-shape, arching outwards at the top.
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.
Protea “Pink Ice”
P. compacta x P. susannae
Evergreen Shrub
Upright shrub with silvery rose bracts that enclose the white flowers. Needs very good drainage. Do not fertilize, except trace minerals. Spectactular but short-lived.
Protea “Rose Mink”
P. laurifolia “Rose Mink”
Evergreen Shrub
Large pink flowers appear in mid-winter, with fine black and white hairs. grey-green leaves. Do not fertilize.
Protea “Susara”
Evergreen Shrub
P. magnifica x susannae hybrid
Beautiful protea with striking peach-pink flowers. Young leaves are slightly fuzzy, mature leaves toughen and turn gray-green. Prefers well drained soils. Great for cut flowers.
Protea “Sylvia”
P. susannae x P. eximia
Evergreen Shrub
Upright shrub with large burgundy-pink flowers. Needs very good drainage. Do not fertilize, except trace minerals. Spectactular but short-lived.
Protea “Trish Compacta”
Evergreen Shrub
Distinguished by its red flowers. Upright shrub with large flowers in late winter. Needs very good drainage. Do not fertilize, except trace minerals. Great for cut flowers.
Protea compacta
Evergreen Shrub
Single-stemmed, sparsely branched. Stunning large white or pink flowers – one of the most popular for cut flowers. Blooms occasionally throughout the year. Plant in groups for year-round flowers. Winter rainfall, protect from frost.
Protea cynaroides
Evergreen Shrub
Famous giant Protea with showy 10″ pink or red flowers fall through spring and small shows throughout the year – great for cut flowers. Prefers well drained soils.
Protea cynaroides “Mini King”
Evergreen Shrub
Dwarf Protea with giant showy 8″ pink or red flowers fall through spring and small shows throughout the year – great for cut flowers. Prefers well drained soils.
Protea cynaroides “Pink King”
Evergreen Shrub
Showy 10″ pink flowers fall through spring and small shows throughout the year – great for cut flowers. Prefers well drained soils.
Protea magnifica
Evergreen Shrub
Beautiful protea with second-largest flower heads. Young leaves are slightly fuzzy, mature leaves toughen and turn gray-green. Prefers well drained soils.
Protea obtusifolia
Evergreen Shrub
Large shrub with large red/pink flowers fall through winter and lasting into spring. Full sun and any soils including clay. Long lived, great in coastal gardens.
Protea susannae
Evergreen Shrub
Fast growing upright shrub with pink-red blooms. Needs very good drainage. Do not fertilize, except trace minerals. Blooms November to February. Great for cut flowers.