Water

Ceropegia woodii

C. linearis ssp. woodii

Vines to 2ft, heart-shaped succulent leaves; Moderate water in summer, dry in winter. We recommend shallow watering to prevent root rot.

Chamaedorea radicalis

Evergreen Palm

Solitary, erect, to 12ft tall. Indoor as a houseplant or outside in a shady spot. Very cold hardy.

 

Chamaedorea seifrizii

Evergreen Palm

Bamboo-like palm tree; regular water, light fertilizing, bright indirect light.

Chamaerops humilis v. argentea

Evergreen Perennial

High elevation palm that tolerates extreme temperatures, drought and wind. Blue fan-shaped fronds emerge from stem, eventually reaching 10′ tall and wide.

Cheiridopsis denticulata

Dwarf shrublet with paired leaves in the Iceplant family. Tiny little teeth-like protrusions on the tips of the leaves. Variable flower colors from pale-peach to bright yellow. May also be the same species as Cheiridopsis candidissima.

Cheiridopsis purpurea

Large clumps of dwarf pairs of leaves, multiple pairs per branch. Silvery green with speckles. Winter growing and winter flowering. Lot’s of purple to magenta flowers. Prefers hot dry summers.

Cheiridopsis speciosa

Dwarf shrublet with paired leaves in the Iceplant family. Variable flower colors – Yellow, magenta, red, orange and lilac.

 

Chilopsis linearis

Deciduous Tree

Usually seen as a shrubby multi-trunked tree. Green leaves on long branches give a willow-like appearance. Large white to pink flowers in late summer, attracts hummingbirds and bees.

Chilopsis linearis “Bubba”

Deciduous Tree

Multi-trunked tree; fast-growing, upright. Green leaves on long branches give a willow-like appearance. Large purple to dark burgundy flowers in late summer, attracts hummingbirds and bees.

Chiranthodendron pentadactylon

Evergreen Tree

Large, broad, showy and fast-growing. If provided space in a garden, this centerpiece plant will be covered in stunning and vibrant red flowers in spring thru summer. No water once established.

Chondropetalum elephantinum

Marsh Restio

Rich dark green stems giving the appearance of a common rush, but more relaxed – radiating in an arc.

Chondropetalum tectorum

Marsh Restio

Rich dark green stems giving the appearance of a common rush, but more relaxed – radiating in an arc.

Chrysactinia mexicana

Evergreen Perennial

Low growing shrub, very leafy, fragrant foliage, covered with upright bloom stalks and yellow daisy flowers spring through summer. Drought tolerant.

Chrysocephalum “Desert Flame”

Evergreen Perennial

Low spreading with silvery leaves and topped with bright yellow puffy flowers most of the year. Protect from frost.

Chrysocephalum “Silver and Gold”

C. apiculatum “Silver and Gold”

Evergreen Perennial

Low spreading with silvery leaves and topped with golden puffy flowers most of the year. Protect from frost.

Chrysothamnus nauseosus

Evergreen Perennial

Shrubby with long, narrow gray fuzzy leaves and pungent gold flowers summer – fall. Prune back in spring.

Cissus discolor

Climbing succulent vine, richly patterned oval green-red leaves. Will vine to 12 feet. Good for hanging baskets indoors.

Cissus quadrangularis

Freely branching, 4-sided stems, small leaves at the joints. Has been used medicinally since ancient times. Great for hanging baskets.

Cissus tuberosa

Caudex-forming vine in the grape family; aerial roots, small fruit

Cistus “Gordon Cooper”

Evergreen Perennial

Fast growing shrub, blooms throughout spring and summer. Flowers are white with crimson spots at the base of each petal. Tolerates poor soil and salt spray. Very low maintenance, does not respond well to hard pruning.

Cistus “Jester”

Evergreen Perennial

Fast growing shrub, blooms throughout spring and summer. Flowers are pink with orange centers. Tolerates poor soil and salt spray. Very low maintenance, does not respond well to hard pruning.

Cistus “Silver Pink”

Cistus × argenteus “Silver Pink”

Evergreen Perennial

Fast growing shrub, blooms throughout spring and summer. Flowers are pale pink with orange centers. Tolerates poor soil and salt spray. Very low maintenance, does not respond well to hard pruning.

Cistus “Sunset”

Cistus x pulverulentus “Sunset”
Evergreen Perennial

Showy magenta blooms with yellow stamens. Acts as a tall groundcover, compact and orderly. Tough plant can handle coastal locations and is deer-resistant.

Cistus salvifolius

Evergreen Fragrant Ornamental

Showy white blooms through spring, striking green leaves. Great for groundcover or short hedge and in rock gardens. Deer and Fire resistant, good for coastal locations.

Cistus x purpureus

Evergreen Fragrant Ornamental

Showy rose-purple blooms with maroon spots. Great for informal divider, in rock gardens or accent plant.