Common name:Smoke Tree
Botanical name:Cotinus coggygria 'Purpureus'

A deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 10' tall, the "Purpureus" is grown for its wispy, thread-like flower clusters and outstanding fall color. Its foliage has a reddish purple color that turns somewhat green in summer. This plant requires sun to part shade, with little or no summer water. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Common name:Johnson's Blue Cranesbil
Botanical name:Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'

This herbaceous perennial is a favorite among geranium lovers. It grows up to 18" tall and 2'-3' wide. Saucer-like violet-blue flowers bloom from spring through fall. The leaves are bright green, finely cut and quite divided. Plant in full sun or half sun. Looks good in rock gardens, borders and containers.

Common name:Japanese Silver Grass
Botanical name:Miscanthus sinensis

Miscanthus sinensis is popular ornamental grass. Flowers are held well above foliage clumps and may be cut for fresh or dry arrangements.

Common name:Silver Lace Society Garlic
Botanical name:Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace'

This evergreen perennial has 1'-2' stems with white, margined leaves and rosy-lavender-pink flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

Common name:Gray Gleam Columnar Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus scopulorum 'Gray Gleam'

Grey Gleam Juniper is a slow growing conifer, meaning 30-40 years to attain full height of 15' and 5'-7' wide. It is symmetrical-shaped, looking like a blue-gray column. Foliage turns silvery gray in winter. This dependable juniper prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once it's established. Birds love this plant. It can be grown in coastal areas as well as inland warm valleys.

Common name:Autumn Moor Grass
Botanical name:Sesleria autumnalis

A small, mounding grass with yellow-green leaves that reaches 12" high. In the fall, it sends up narrow flower stems that have a silvery-white inflorescence. When planted in masses, it has a striking appearance. It is drought tolerant.

Common name:Japanese Silver Grass
Botanical name:Miscanthus sinensis

Miscanthus sinensis is popular ornamental grass. Flowers are held well above foliage clumps and may be cut for fresh or dry arrangements.

Common name:Johnson's Blue Cranesbil
Botanical name:Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'

This herbaceous perennial is a favorite among geranium lovers. It grows up to 18" tall and 2'-3' wide. Saucer-like violet-blue flowers bloom from spring through fall. The leaves are bright green, finely cut and quite divided. Plant in full sun or half sun. Looks good in rock gardens, borders and containers.

Common name:Shrub Rose Selections
Botanical name:Rosa Shrub varieties

These shrubs and vines are the most-loved in the West and are very resilient. They come in a wide variety of sizes and colors and are easy to maintain with proper care.