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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 'Purple Majesty'/Sage
Full sun, light shade height: 5-8 ft. hardiness: 25°
Fast growing hybrid with showy dark purple flowers and blackish calyxes.
3 inch pot $7.00


Salvia 'Waverly'/Sage
Full sun, light shade height: 4 ft. hardiness: 20°
Long spikes of white flowers with a touch of pink emerge from purple bracts. Good cut flower. Long bloom season
3 inch pot $7.00


Salvia chiapensis/Chiapas Sage
Full sun, light shade height: 3 ft. hardiness: 20° origin: Mexico
Tender perennial with wispy spikes of fuzzy, fuchsia colored flowers. Long bloom season.
3 inch pot $7.00


Salvia uliginosa/Brazilian Bog Sage
Full sun height: 6 ft. hardiness: 15° origin: Argentina, Brazil
Tall, gracefully arching stems on an extremely durable plant, that can take both wet and dry conditions.
3 inch pot $7.00


Teucrium Germander -A group of mostly Mediterranean natives known for their toughness, withstanding heat, drought, and poor soils. Quite varied, teucriums are grown for their attractive forms and textures. Use in rock gardens, as a hedge, or in knot gardens. They often have pleasantly pungent foliage when the leaves are crushed.
Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'/Bush Germander
Full sun height: 6 ft. hardiness: 10° origin: Mediterranean
Tough durable plant forms rounded mounds of white tomentose leaves. Bright blue flowers over long season.
3 inch pot $8.00


Thunbergia Tender tropical perennials, mainly grown for their exotic, brilliantly colored trumpet-shaped flowers. Most bloom all warm season. Can be used in containers in colder zones.
Thunbergia gregorii/Orange Clock Vine
Full sun height: 20 ft. hardiness: 20° origin: Tropical Africa
Tough, care-free vine that practically blooms year round in mild climates. Large funnel shaped flowers are a glowing orange color.
3 inch pot $10.00


Tibouchina Glory Bush -Tender shrubs mostly from tropical South America, commonly known as the Princess Flower, with showy blooms over a long season. Leaves are hairy and deeply veined with a tropical appearance, while the flowers have brilliantly vivid purple petals and equally colorful stamens. These make good container plants, preferring ample feeding and moderate to regular water. Outstanding plant in light shade near the coast.
Tibouchina urvilleana/Princess Flower
Full sun, light shade height: 6-10 ft. hardiness: 20° origin: Brazil
Popular, tropical plant gives a spectacular show of dark purple flowers that vibrate with color.
3 inch pot $8.00



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