Salpiglossis

‘Royal Mix’ Painted Tongue Upright annual w/heavily veined flowers resembling petunia flowers but more unusually colored, to 24” tall, 12” wide, full sun

Salvia

Perennial Types. This large genus offers many choices for the perennial garden. Hummingbirds love the colorful tubular flowers. These plants are great for borders or containers. Once established most Salvias don’t’ need a lot of water or fertilizer, and are relatively maintenance free. Most need full sun
chiapensis to 3’ tall, from Mexico and flowers continuously in temperate climates. The leaves are smooth and dark green, the flowers pinkish maroon, prune to induce neatness, grows best in light shade. Zones 8-10
greggi  Autumn Sage
Native to Texas and Northern Mexico, this Sage is an, upright, wiry shrub. Stems can be brittle. It is extremely drought tolerant, with a long bloom time.  Once established, do not water on the coast and part shade and a little water inland. Height to 3', 18-24” wide. Zones 9-10

‘Blue’‘Cerise
'Red’'Chiffon' Creamy yellow flowers
‘Dark Pink’ deep pink flowers
'Desert Blaze' Variegated; red flowers
'Lipstick' Hot pink flowers
‘Navajo Series’ heat tolerant, perennial in warmer climates, fragrant
‘Peach’ pale peach colored flowers
‘Purple’ dark purple flowers
‘Purple Pastel’ smaller than the species with dark green leaves and clear purple flowers
'Rose Pink' 12-15” high, rose pink flowers
'Salmon' medium salmon flowers
'San Ysidro' peach to yellow flowers 

leucantha Mexican Bush Sage
Forms a dense shrub of narrow gray-green "felt" leaves covered with fuzzy lavender purple flowers.  We are also offering a dark purple flowered selection. Height to 4'. Zones 8-10
‘Santa Barbara’  a compact variety of leucantha which grows to only 24” tall, vibrant color and early flowering.

officinalis Zones 5-10

‘Icterina’ an officinalis species with variegated yellow & green leaves, to 32” tall, 3’ wide
‘purpurescens’ species, a favorite sage back to medieval times, purple-red leaves, grown for its foliage, to 32” tall, 3’ wide
‘tricolor’ grown for its foliage, gray-green leaves with creamy yellow and rose margin

Salvia:  Annual bedding types

‘Hummingbird Coral’ bicolor coral and white flowers‘Lady in Red’ uniform, heat and drought-tolerant‘Maestro’ deep green foliage, bright red flower spikes, to 10” tall‘Victoria Blue’ compact 18-20”, mid blue blooms

Sanvitalia

procumbens Creeping Zinnia Annual. The yellow star shaped flowers are best described as yellow Zinnias with dark purple centers.  Even the leaves look like those of Zinnia, but they really aren't we promise. These compact plants are great for baskets and planters. Full sun. Height 4 to 6". Zones 7-10

‘Aztec Gold’  Bright yellow with green eye, small, daisy like flowers
‘Mexican Boy’ darker leaf tone is the main attraction of this variety
‘Mexican Girl’ dark leaf tone, great for hanging baskets and containers
‘Sunny Star’ very compact rounded habit perfect for hanging baskets and containers, intense yellow flowers that bloom non-stop.

Saponaria

ocymoides ‘Pink Beauty’ Soapwort
Rose-pink flowers covering shiny foliage. 8” tall, 18” wide. Great in rock gardens. Zones 4-10

Scabiosa

columbaria Pincushion Flower
Perennial. These ever blooming plants put on a year round show. They have fuzzy, soft green, lobed leaves in a rosette. The tall round flowers stand well above the foliage. Full sun. Height to 18". Zones 4-10

'Butterfly Blue' Lavender blue flowers
'Giant Blue' Huge lavender blue flowers. Aggressive grower Height 20-24".
'Pink Mist' Soft pink flowers. 

Scaevola

aemula Fan Flower Perennial. Beautiful blue, fan-shaped flowers cover the thick, waxy, toothed leaves of this creeping groundcover. It will also add a tremendous splash of blue to your hanging baskets. Full sun to part shade.  Height to 15", trails to 2'. Zones 9-10

‘Blue Flash’ dark purple blooms, spreading
'Blue Ice' Large dark purple flower
'Blue Sky' Compact, purple flower
‘Brilliant’ very compact, dark blue flowers
‘Mauve Clusters’ small mauve flowers, bright green leaves, spreads to 6
‘Moon White’ white flowers and a compact growth habit
‘Oro Blue’ blue blooms, trailing‘Petite Wonder’ dwarf variety with pale flowers and compact growth habit, to 6” tall.
'Saphira' Dark blue flowers, larger than ‘Brilliant’
‘SFA’ large dark purple flowers with a white eye, compact growth habit

Scuttellaria                    

Skullcap Clump-forming mint relative, long tubular flowers full sun/light shade, regular water and good drainage
biacalensis to 12” high, blue flowers, Zones 7-9
‘Lavender and Purple’ bi-color flowers

Sedum

Aizoon Clusters of flat yellow and brown flowers are borne on short erect stems above thick and waxy leaves. This is a good plant for a larger rock garden.  Plant in full sun or light shade. Height 14-16". Zones 7-10
‘Acre’ Carpet-forming evergreen w/ 3” yellow flowers, Zones 5-10
‘Autumn Joy’ pink flowers, 24” tall, Zones 5-10
kamschaticum carpeting 4-8” tall, yellow flowers Zones 7-10
reflexum Stone Orpine. yellow flowers with trailing stems, 4” tall. Zones 7-10
spurium coccineumBright rose. 6”. Zones 7-10
spurium ‘Vera Jameson’ large rose colored blooms, and attractive green and red foliage 4-8” tall, Zones 7-10 

Senecio                                          

Cineraria Spectacular silver-gray foliage pot plant.  Zones 8-10
‘Cirrus’ silver oval leaves, very dwarf
‘Fair Lady’ a green leaf unusual Senecio with orange daisy-like flowers, trailing habit.
‘Silberfeder’ very compact, very few flowers, silver foliage
‘Silver Dust’ very finely cut leaves

Shasta Daisy see leucanthemum

Silene

Perennial. This genus is made for rock gardens.The calyces are often the showy part of the plant, not the flower. Keep these plants on the dry side and you won't have any problems. Full sun to part shade.
carollinianaHot Pink, bright pink flowers smother compact mound shaped plants. 8”. Zones 5-10
mexicana ‘Hot Stuff’ a groundcover with rich green foliage and a profuse show of purple-pink star shaped flowers
‘Pink Pirouette’ sumptuous whorled pink flowers are produced on compact plants 6” tall.
vulgaris subsp. maritima (uniflora) This is a great choice for a groundcover. It has bright green leaves are covered with white pompom flowers inside of large balloon calyces. Very unique!  Height 8-10". Zones 3-10

Snapdragon

‘Bells’ butterfly-type flowers, wide mix of colors, 8-10” tall, 6” wide
‘Bizarre hybrids’ bright colors, flecked, very unusual
‘Chimes Mix’ compact plants, 6-8” tall, 2-4” wide
‘Floral Showers’ 6” to 8” tall, 6” wide, extra early
‘Jamaican Mist’ pastel shades of pink, yellow, apricot, rose and peach including bicolors, to 12” tall, tolerates extreme conditions
‘Luminaire Series’ a vigorous trailing snapdragon with improved heat tolerance and branching
‘La Bella’ an excellent variety, 18-22” tall
‘Night & Day’
‘Pallette Mix’ dwarf 10-12” This series features bright flowers held on strong trusses just above the foliage.
‘Ribbon’ basal branching & bright color range 18-22” tall, 10-12” wide
‘Rocket’ 30-36” the old fashioned favorite for the cut flower business

Soldanella

alpina A clump forming species from the Pyrenees and Tyrolean Alps with tufts of green leaves and nodding fringed, bell shaped lilac colored flowers with attractive red markings on their throats. Grow in light shade and humus rich well-drained soil. Ht. 6” Zones 5-9

Sphaeralcea

incana Shrubby perennial to 3’ high, creamy orange mallow like flowers, and gray green leaves. Grow in full sun, not too much water, and lean soil. Zones 5-9

Stachys                       

Lamb's Ear Byzantina syn lanata  What a great plant for a Children's Garden! The large wooly leaves are soft to the touch and durable. Your kids will love it. Early summer brings large spikes of purple flowers on wooly stems. Use this plant as a groundcover extraordinaire. Don't over water. Full sun to part sun.  Height 12-15". Zones 5-10

Statice See Limonium

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‘Harmony Series’ extra early, fully double flowers, 10-12” tall
‘Midget Series’ extra early, double/single, 10-12” tall
‘Vintage Series’ compact, dwarf plants with strong branching, 60% double blooms
‘Copper’ dusty rose

Sweet Pea

Lathyrus latifolia
‘Mammoth Mix’ early blooming with large flowers and long stems
‘Bijou Mixed’ habit, 4-5 flowers per stem, 12” high