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Pelargonium

Geranium, Storks Bill -Enormous group of tender perennials from South Africa. There are many popular named varieties. We offer mostly scented geraniums which are grown mainly for the fragrant leaves. These come in a variety of shapes and textures. And the flowers are beautiful too.

Pelargonium cordifolium Full sun, light shade height: 4-6 ft. hardiness: 20° origin: South Africa Large mounding species with heart shaped leaves that are dark green with a whitish fealty back. Pink flowers with magenta veining. Long bloom season 3 inch pot $7.00	Pelargonium crispum / Lemon-scented Geranium Full sun height: 3 ft. hardiness: 20° origin: South Africa Small, crinkly, bright green leaves are used in potpourris. 3 inch pot $7.00
Pelargonium crispum 'Variegatum' / Lemon-scented Geranium Full sun, light shade height: 3 ft. hardiness: 25° origin: South Africa The small, crinkly, 1" leaves edged with cream, are used in potpourri 3 inch pot $5.00	Pelargonium fragrans / Nutmeg Geranium Full sun, light shade height: 2 ft. hardiness: 25° origin: South Africa Low, dense, fast growing mat of roundish gray-green leaves with a spicy scent. 3 inch pot $7.00
Pelargonium gravolens / Rose Geranium Full sun, light shade height: 2 ft. hardiness: 20° origin: South Africa Jagged, lobed leaves scented with a hint of rose. 3 inch pot $7.00	Pelargonium sidoides Full sun height: 1 ft. hardiness: 20° Clusters of burgundy flowers arch above soft gray-green foliage most of the year. Good in containers. 3 inch pot $7.00
Pelargonium tomentosum / Peppermint-scented Geranium Full sun, light shade height: 2 ft. hardiness: 25° origin: South Africa Fast, low spreading. Large, fuzzy leaves that are extremely fragrant. 3 inch pot $7.00

Pellaea

Pennisetum

Fountain Grass -Medium sized tender grasses grown for their soft foxtail-like flowers and attractive foliage. Several popular varieties are dark burgundy colored. Performs well in hot dry areas.

Pennisetum 'Burgandy Giant' / Giant Fountain Grass Full sun height: 6-7 ft. hardiness: 32° Large vase shaped grass with purple-burgundy leaves. 3 inch pot $8.00	Pennisetum setaceum 'Eaton Canyon' / Dwarf Fountain Grass Full sun height: 3 ft. hardiness: 25° Dwarf selection of red fountain grass from Magic Growers in Pasadena, CA. Very useful size for most gardens. 3 inch pot $8.00
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' / Red Fountain Grass Full sun height: 5 ft. hardiness: 24° origin: Africa Tall, arching habit with burgundy leaves make this a great accent plant. 3 inch pot $8.00

Penstemon

Beard Tongue -Widely grown perennial with showy tubular flowers that come in a wide range of colors. Best with regular water. Summer and fall blooms attract hummingbirds.

Penstemon 'Apple Blossom' Full sun height: 2 ft. hardiness: 10° Tubular flowers are pink with white throat. Reliable performer. 3 inch pot $7.00	Penstemon 'Firebird' Full sun height: 3 ft. hardiness: 10° origin: North America Dark green leaves on upright form. Nice red flowers on tall stems. 3 inch pot $7.00
Penstemon 'Garnet' Full sun, light shade height: 2 ft. hardiness: 10° origin: Western U.S. Narrow, dark green, leaves and wine red flowers. Attracts hummingbirds. 3 inch pot $7.00	Penstemon 'Lady Hindley' Full sun height: 4 ft. hardiness: 10° origin: Western U.S. Light green leaves on a tall bushy form. Attractive, large, lilac-blue flower with white throat. 3 inch pot $7.00
Penstemon 'Midnight' Full sun height: 4 ft. hardiness: 10° origin: Western U.S. Tall upright spikes of dark purple flowers. 3 inch pot $7.00

Pentas

Star Cluster Flower -Tender perennial. Popular for their many clusters of brightly colored flowers over a long season. Blooms well in sun or part shade. Terrific container plant. Often used to provide color in the tropical garden.

Perovskia

Philadelphus

Phlomis

Jerusalem Sage -Group of rugged perennials with coarse wooly leaves. Mostly native of the Mediterranean region. Tolerates heat, drought, and poor soils. Blooms over a long season with little care.

Plectranthus

Spur Flower -Mostly fast growing tender perennials that range from bushy forms to trailing groundcovers. While some varieties have showy flower spikes they are mainly grown for the attractive sometimes colorful foliage. Useful plant for dry shade.

Plectranthus 'Zuluensis' Shade height: 3 ft. hardiness: 25° origin: South Africa Soft rounded leaves. Valuable as a low water, flowering shade plant. 3 inch pot $7.00	Plectranthus argentatus / Silver Spurflower Full sun, shade height: 3 ft. hardiness: 20° origin: Australia Beautiful hairy, silvery-gray foliage on a large scale plant. 3 inch pot $7.00
Plectranthus ciliatus 'Drege' Full sun, shade height: 2 ft. hardiness: 25° Textured, dark green leaves with purple undersides. 3 inch pot $7.00	Plectranthus cv. 'James' Full sun, shade height: 2 ft. hardiness: 25° Velvety green leaves with purplish colored stems and veins. 3 inch pot $7.00
Plectranthus forsteri 'Aureus variegatus' Shade height: 3-4 ft. hardiness: 25° origin: Fiji, E. Australia Beautiful, bold leaves are irregularly variegated green with chartreuse to yellow margins. Some leaves are without any green coloring. 3 inch pot $7.00	Plectranthus madagascariensis 'Variegatus' / Mintleaf Shade height: 3 ft. hardiness: 28° origin: Madagascar Mounds of green and white variegated leaves. Excellent as a filler plant in dry shade situations. Also good in baskets. 3 inch pot $7.00

Polemonium

Polygala

Chapparal Pea, Milkwort -Varied group of highly floriferous perennials each possessing winged pea shaped flowers over a long season. Great in containers or the Mediterranean garden.

Polygala dalmaisiana / Sweet Pea Shrub Full sun, light shade height: 3-6 ft. hardiness: 25° Dark lavender, pea shaped flowers produced most the of year. Prune regularly for more compact growth. 3 inch pot $8.00	Polygala myrtifolia 'Grandiflora' / Sweet Pea Shrub Full sun, part shade height: 4-6 ft. hardiness: 25° origin: South Africa Stronger plant with large flower cluster and darker green leaves than its more well known offspring P. dalmaisiana. Good container plant. 3 inch pot $8.00
Polygala vergata / Sweet pea shrub Full sun, part shade height: 4' 3 inch pot $8.00

Psoralea

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