Hamelia

Texas Fire Bush, Orange-red flower clusters borne over a long summer season, they prefer rich soil, light shade and plenty of water, it’s heat tolerant and attracts hummingbirds.

Helianthemum

nummularium Sunrose: Perennial. This front border plant is covered with bright flowers in mid to late summer. Its gray or green foliage provides excellent contrast in the garden. It is native to the Mediterranean so keep it dry and feed it sparingly. Full sun to part shade. Height 8-12", Zones 5-9
‘Ben Ledi’ red flower with crimson eye, glossy green foliage
‘Fireball’ double scarlet-orange flowers
‘Highdown Apricot’ light green foliage with deep apricot flowers
‘Jubilee’ light green foliage, double yellow flowers
‘Raspberry Ripple’ white petals with centers splashed with raspberry pink and dark grayish green leaves
‘The Bride’ gray foliage and white flowers

Helleborus

niger Christmas Rose: White and red flowers on fleshy stems with deeply divided almost stem less deep green foliage.

This diverse genus offers us many wonderful filler plants for the garden and containers.  In fact, it is so diverse that it is in the process of being divided and renamed, so bear with us.  They do not need a great deal of fertilization or care, so they are easy!  Don't over water.  Zones 8-10
apiculatum 'Baby Gold' Renamed Chrysocephalum apiculatum
An unusual pineapple scent wafts from the tiny, yellow, button flowers.  This plant makes a nice addition to your patio planters and the front border.  Height 10-12"
bracteatum Annual.  If you like the classic strawflower, this is your plant.  The flowers have a papery texture and dry extremely well.  Full sun recommended.  Height 10-14".

‘Golden Beauty' golden yellow flowers

‘Porcelain Rose Shades’ green leaves, strawflowers in shades of rose and pink

‘Solarina Gold’ gold flowers

‘Solarina Pink’ pink flowers

‘Solarina Yellow’ yellow flowers

‘Sun Blaze’ yellow flowers
italicum  The gray fuzzy foliage of this clump forming perennial is prized for its curry scent. It has very blunt lines and will add vertical and horizontal structure to the garden. Flat sprays of dark yellow flowers are present throughout the spring and summer.  Full sun to part sun. Height to 2'.  Spreads to 3'. Zones 8-10
petiolare Licorice Plant
Perennial. This species is known for its velvety, trailing foliage. The leaves are small ovals. It does not have a flower of note. It will trail to 3 feet in baskets.

'Licorice Splash' Cream and green

‘Moe’s Gold’ shinny silver foliage

'White Licorice' Silver white
thianschanicum 'Icicles'
Perennial. This is a great plant for adding texture and structure to the front of the border. It has fine silver needle-like leaves, and a compact upright habit. It looks like a miniature silver Pine tree.  Yellow flowers appear in summer. Height to 12"
‘Licorice’ trailing dusty miller Fuzzy, rounded, silver leaves very strong.
‘Wild Treasure’ tear-drop shaped leaves, larger than petiolare, silver-green, fuzzy leaves

Heliotropium

arborescens Heliotrope
Need a little sweetness?  Plant this small shrub with extremely fragrant flowers that smell like vanilla. The leaves are a coarse dark green, and are rough to the touch.  Full sun to part shade inland.  Height 10-12".  Zones 9-10
'Atlantis' deep purple flowers, very fragrant, heavy bloomer 
'Fragrant Delight' Violet-blue flowers
‘Marino 2000’deep violet-blue flowers, more vigorous

Heuchera                       

Coral Bells Perennial. This evergreen plant with heart shaped, veined leaves is a favorite in the early spring garden.  Hummingbirds love it too. The tiny "bell" flowers are borne on slender spikes high above the foliage. Part shade. Zones 4-9
sanguinea cultivars:
’Amber Waves’ light rose flowers and stunning, ruffled amber-bronze foliage
‘Amethyst Myst’ glossy amethyst foliage with a silver misting, grows to 24” across
'Bressingham'  Mix of white, pink & deep crimson flowers. Height 18-22"
'Fackel' Bronze foliage. Scarlet flowers. Height 20-25"
'Firefly' The dark red flowers have a beautiful fragrance. Height 24"
‘Green Spice’ dark gray-edged silver leaves with purple venation, good in containers, spreads to 16” and 10” high
‘Snow Storm’ very similar to ‘Splish Splash’ leaf color, with deep pink flowers
‘Splish Splash’ a smaller heuchera with green leaves splashed with white and red flowers, a consistent bloomer
‘Stormy Seas’ magnificent ruffled foliage with silver, lavender, pewter and charcoal-gray accents
‘Velvet Night’ deep velvety purple leaves, possibly the darkest of the coral bells.
‘White Cloud’ pure white flowers, to 24” high
micrantha 'Palace Purple'
Large, shiny, bronze foliage that resembles maple leaves. White to light pink flowers. Height 18-24"

tiarelloides Heucherella are a cross between heuchera and tiarella and are best grown in sun in cooler climates and part shade in hot climates. Zone 4-9

‘Burnished Bronze’ large glossy dissected leaves with a bronze finish and pink flowers

‘Dayglow Pink’ brilliant pink flowers and leaves cut with a chocolate inlay

‘Viking Ship’silvery leaves and star-like spires of coral pink flowers

Hollyhock  see Alcea                          

Houttuynia

cordata 'Chameleon’ Perennial. This aggressive plant will fill in holes quickly, so be sure to keep it in check. The variegated, heart shaped leaves are a mix of cream, pink, yellow, and red. A real knockout! The foliage has an orange scent when bruised.The flowers are inconspicuous. Height 8-12". Full sun. Zones 5-10

Hunnemania

‘Sunlight’ This poppy from Mexico prefers dry conditions once established. It’s fast growing to 24” high with decorative dissected bluish green leaves. The flowers are a rich, glowing yellow single or semi-double 3” across. Will bloom mostly in summer and fall.

Hypoestes

sanguinolenta foliage plant like coleus, indoor or outdoor in containers
'Confetti’ 18-24” available in Burgundy, Red, Rose, and White
'Splash Series' dwarf. Variety, 8-10” with large uniform spots

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Iberis                                            

Candytuft Perennial.  This is a genus of evergreen groundcovers.  White flowers blanket the glossy foliage through the spring and well into summer.  These plants will tolerate poor soil. Full sun. Height 6-10".
‘Amara’ Rocket Candytuft, Purplish-white to white flowers that are 4” to 6” long in late spring/summer, grows 6” – 18” tall, 6” wide
‘Claire’ Pure white flowers on dwarf, mounded plants.
gibraltarica  Lavender/white bicolor flowers.
sempervirens
‘Snowflake’ pure white flowers
'Purity' Wide-spreading habit

Annuals, flowering from spring to fall, and all year in coastal areas, protect from frost, shade/part shade.   

Bedding types:

‘Accent Series’ 10” to 12” free-flowering, large 1 ½” blooms

'Dazzler' Series Solid colors from punch to rose red

‘Dazzler Punch’ Hot Cherry Red, 8-10” tall

‘Mosaic’ color pattern provides a textured look, 12”

‘Stardust Series’ brightly colored petal edges “dusting” into a solid star-shaped center, exceptional garden
performance.

‘Super Elfin’ more uniform than the Accent series, thus we tend to grow more of these. 8” to 10” tall

‘Swirl Series’featuring a unique picotee pattern

Impatiens, Double 'Fiesta' Series

This series of double flowered impatiens is known for its abundance of flowers and well-branched habit.             

‘Fiesta Ole Cherry’ double cherry red flowers

‘Fiesta Ole Frost’ double white flowers

'Fiesta Ole Salmon’double salmon flower
‘Fiesta Ole Stardust Pink’ double pink flowers

'Cherry Rose' Bright Cherry Red

'Grape' Bright purple

'Pastel Rose' Rose pink with paler face

'Peach' Dark coral with white eye

‘Purple’ (kisar) Bright orchid; dark green leaves.

‘Purple’ Rich purple; medium green leaves.

'Raspberry Cream' Pink w/ dark pink stripe

'Royal Red' True red

'White' Solid white, green leaf

Incarvilla                                        

Hardy Gloxinia Perennial. This garden favorite has trumpet shaped flowers with large, fuzzy foliage. It will bloom all summer and is excellent for the front border. Part sun to part shade. 
sinensis 'Cheron' creamy white flowers. Fern-like foliage. Height 12-16"
delavayi rose, Large rose flowers w/yellow throats. Huge rosette of paddle shaped leaves. Height 24"

Ionopsidium

perpetuum: Annual. This plant has tiny tufts of lilac flowers. Its small stature makes it the perfect size for rock gardens. Full sun. Height 1-2". Different and a great plant for late winter/early spring, reseeds.

Inula

ensifolia: Frost hardy, preferring a moist but not wet sunny or part sunny location in the garden, flowers are yellow and daisy-like.

Ipomoea

batatas Sweet Potato Vine
Tender perennial, this vine is great in hanging baskets. It has large foliage, and looks tropical!  It is tender so be sure to protect it from any hint of frost, especially if you want to harvest the tubers. Full sun to part shade. Trails to 3'. Zone 9-10
‘Black Heart’ heart shaped deep mahogany leaves
'Blackie' deep blackish purple leaves
'Terrace Lime' chartreuse foliage
'Tricolor' (‘Pink Frost”) green with white & pink leaves, especially avoid frosts with this variety

Isotoma

‘Pretty Pink’ pink, star-shaped flowers, resembles a Laurentia, sells best when in bloom, 6-10” tall (?)
Ivy Hedera Helix
‘Glacier’ predominantly green with a narrow white edge.
‘Gold Star’ pointed, golden/light green leaves with green
‘Needlepoint’ Distinctive long, pointed leaves.
'Yellow Ripple' yellow edge, multi green shades in center

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