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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 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 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


Raoulia  
Raoulia australis/
Full sun, part shade height: 2 in. hardiness: 20° origin: New Zealand
Slow spreading, flat rock garden plant with silver-gray, almost moss-like, foliage.
3 inch pot $8.00


Ribes  
Full sun, light shade height: 4 ft. hardiness: 15° origin: No. Baja, Catalina Island
California native that grows under oaks or other dry shade areas. Arching red stems with aromatic, glossy dark green leaves. Can be a vigorous spreader.
3 inch pot $8.00


Rosmarinus Rosemary -Classic Mediterranean mint with small, pungent dark green leaves. Tough perennial tolerating hot sun and poor soil. Useful in containers or as a ground cover. Upright varieties great in the background of the perennial garden. Indispensable cooking herb.
Rosmarinus 'Huntington Carpet'/Trailing Rosemary
Full sun height: 1 ft. hardiness: 15° origin: Mediterranean
Very flat fine textured variety. Forms a nice dense ground cover.
3 inch pot $7.00


Full sun height: 3 ft. hardiness: 15° origin: Mediterranean
This semi-upright cultivar can be used as a ground cover or low hedge.
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 sinaloensis/Sinaloa Sage
Full sun, light shade height: 1 ft. hardiness: 25° origin: Mexico
Low creeping habit. Small dark blue flowers show beautifully against the dark burgundy tinged foliage.
3 inch pot $7.00


Satureja  
Full sun, part shade height: 2 in. hardiness: 0° origin: So. California to British Columbia
Flat spreading groundcover with aromatic 1" leaves that make a refreshing tea.
3 inch pot $7.00



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