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Lavandula Lavender -Lavenders are the epitome of the classic Mediterranean perennial garden. Prized for their attractive and sweetly fragrant leaves and flowers. They are easy to care for in full sun and well-drained soil. Most appreciate regular trimming of the flowers. More to bring inside.
Lavandula pinnata var. buchii/Lavender
Full sun height: 4 ft. hardiness: 20° origin: Canary Islands
Fast growing, tender species with finely-divided, gray-green leaves.
3 inch pot $7.00


Lavatera Mallow -Primarily native to Europe. Fast growing shrubs in the mallow family. Profusion of large flowers spring to fall. Tolerates poor soil and drought and even a fair amount of winter chill.
Lavatera bicolor/
Full sun height: 8 ft. hardiness: 20° origin: W Mediterranean
Fast growing shrub, Covered much of the year by light lavender flowers with purple centers
3 inch pot $7.00


Libertia  
Libertia peregrinans/New Zealand Iris
Full sun, light shade height: 1 ft. hardiness: 15° origin: New Zealand
Little fans of strikingly colored foliage of copper-bronze and green. Makes an excellent container or rock garden plant.
3 inch pot $10.00


Loropetalum  
Loropetalum chinense 'Purple Majesty'/
Full sun, part shade height: 3 ft. hardiness: 10°
Cascading branches covered in rounded, dark purple-red leaves and spider-like dark magenta flowers.
3 inch pot $8.00


Neomarica  
Neomarica caerulea/Walking Iris
Full sun, light shade height: 5 ft. hardiness: 40° origin: Brazil
Tall gray-green iris like leaves. The 3-4" flowers are intense blue-purple with intricate markings in the center.
3 inch pot $10.00


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


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.
Pentas lanceolata 'Nova'/Star Clusters
Full sun, light shade height: 4 ft. hardiness: 32°
large bloom cluster in heavy flushes of hot fuchsia.
3 inch pot $7.00


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.
Phlomis fruticosa/Jerusalem Sage
Full sun height: 4 ft. hardiness: 0° origin: Mediterranean
Coarse-textured, gray-green leaves with rounded clusters of large yellow flowers.
3 inch pot $7.00


Phlomis lanata/
Full sun height: 3 ft. hardiness: 10° origin: Greece
Soft, rounded leaves with cream colored hairs on upright shrub.
3 inch pot $7.00


Salvia Sage -One of our favorites groups contains over 900 species plus many hybrids. Many of our selections are from the subtropical group which are generally fast growing perennials with showy flower spikes. Also listed are many tough California natives.
Salvia 'Indigo Spires'/Sage
Full sun height: 5 ft. hardiness: 25°
Fast growing, tender perennial from the Huntington Botanic Garden, Pasadena, Ca. Long spikes covered in many dark purple flowers from spring to frost.
3 inch pot $7.00



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