Native Sons - Plant of the Week

Aristida purpurea var. purpurea

2012-11-02T10:19:03-07:00

Purple three-awn. Upright clumping grass native to dry regions of North America and Mexico, this rugged species can be used in meadows, dry gardens, grass borders or native gardens. Self-sowing may be a nuisance in some areas, but the beauty of the backlit purple flowering heads often surpasses any disappoint in the plant’s spread. Provide full sun, well-drained soils and only infrequent water. Hardy to 0F. Aristida purpurea var. purpurea is available this week in four inch and one gallon containers.

Polemonium caeruleum 'Brise d' Anjou'

2012-10-26T11:54:52-07:00

Variegated Jacob's ladder. Delicate white and green striped foliage add just the right amount of fair and plays nicely off of nearby green or purple leafed companions. Grows up to 18" tall with an equal spread. Blue-violet, bell-shaped flowers appear in the summer. Plant in full sun along the coast, afternoon shade or elsewhere. Hardy to 0F. Polemonium caeruleum 'Brise d' Anjou' are available in one gallon containers this week.

Salvia chamaedryoides 'Marine Blue'

2012-10-19T11:21:00-07:00

Marine blue sage. An evergreen perennial with small, silvery leaves forming the perfect backdrop for dark blue flowers. This sage grows to 3’ wide and 18" when in bloom and eventually forms a small mound. Flowers are borne during warm periods throughout the growing season peaking in early summer and again in fall. Tolerant of light shade and modest drought, plants are best suited to full sun and well-drained soils. Prune spent flowers for repeat blooming. Moderate water. Hardy to 10F. Salvia chamaedryoides 'Marine Blue' is available this week in four inch and one gallon containers.

Dudleya pulverulenta

2012-10-12T12:53:58-07:00

Chalk lettuce. Rosette-forming succulent with strap-shaped, pointed silvery-gray leaves, dusted with white powder. Masses of star-shaped, red flowers bloom from spring to summer on 2’ high stalks. Attractively used in pots, rock gardens or on walls. Tilt the rosettes when planting to prevent rain from settling in the crown. Hardy to 20F. Dudleya pulverulenta is available this week in two gallon containers.

Gaillardia aristata 'Gallo Fire'

2012-10-05T13:55:17-07:00

Blanket flower. Forms a low mound of light green leaves, bearing upright stems of daisy-type flowers. 'Gallo Fire' is a compact selection, growing up to 12" with an 18" spread. Bicolor petals of flame red and gold, surround a rust-coloured button eye from Summer through Fall. 'Gallo Fire' is a good choice for perennial borders and container plantings. The long flowering season also make it a good choice for attracting bees, butterflies, and birds. Hardy to 0F. 'Gallo Fire' is available this week in one gallon containers.

Phygelius 'Passionate Pink'

2012-09-28T15:24:57-07:00

Cape fuchsia. Evergreen shrub with tubular, hot pink flowers on sturdy stems that rise up to 2 feet tall with an equal spread. Flowers will show from spring-fall. 'Passionate Pink' makes a good choice for border, container plantings, and costal gardens. Hardy to 25F. Phygelius 'Passionate Pink' is available this week in one gallon containers.

Lomandra longifolia 'Breeze'

2012-09-21T13:40:50-07:00

An evergreen perennial with deep green strap-shaped leaves that are curiously cut as though with pinking shears at the tips. Growing much smaller than the species, this cultivar reaches to 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. Foliage is accented by spiny flower spikes with tiny creamy yellow flowers, lightly scented like sweet honey. It is tolerant of a wide range of conditions and requires little to no maintenance once established. Plant in full sun to moderate shade. It is drought tolerant once established but can also tolerate regular irrigation or even wet soils. Hardy to below 20F. Lomandra longifolia 'Breeze' is available this week in one, two and five gallon containers.

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Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'

2012-09-14T11:37:23-07:00

Wall germander. Perennial herb or sub-shrub to 3-4' tall, spreading to 4-6'. Upright, woody stems are covered in small, dark green, toothed leaves. Colorful spikes of lavender-purple flowers appear above the foliage from summer to fall. Useful as a border, for low knot garden hedges, edging or even massed as a small-scale groundcover. Shear once or twice a year for a tidy appearance. Prefers low to moderate amounts of supplemental water, tolerates heat and attracts bees. Hardy to 15F. Europe to Caucasus.

Buddleja 'Buzz Ivory'

2012-09-07T12:34:57-07:00

White clusters of fragrant, tubular flowers cover this compact shrub all summer long. Attractive foliage is gray green with white, felted undersides. Growing 2 to 3 feet high and wide, it makes a perfect container specimen. 'Buzz Ivory' attracts butterflies and handles coastal conditions. Hardy to 0F.

Zephyranthes candida

2012-08-31T12:39:55-07:00

Zephyr flower. This plant forms large clumps of glossy leaves to 12” long with crocus-like, glossy flowers 2” long in late summer and fall. Flowers are pure white outside, tinged rose inside, carried singly on stems as long as leaves. Plant in sun or light shade and most soils with moderate watering. A short summer drought will promote heavier blooming. Hardy to 20F. Zephyranthes candida is available this week in one gallon containers.