Plants by Type

The common name says it all – this succulent is a Spineless Prickly Pear. Although spineless, be cautious when handling the cactus as tiny, sharp groups of bristles persist on the plant. It is best to use gloves when handling. This relatively low and...

The color-changing southwest Santa Rita Pricklypear is highly sought after. While the showy yellow blooms are greatly desired, the multi-colored pads are the main attraction. The green or glaucus joints and pads turn purple when put through the stress of...

Not considered invasive. Can re-seed occasionally but not excessively.

Desert Penstemon is native to southwestern United States where it grows in inland deserts and plateaus. It forms a shrub up to 3 feet wide and tall with large, serrated, blue-green foliage, similar to Penstemon spectabilis. Blooms mid to late spring with...

Compared to 'Blue Spire', 'Little Spire' has darker purple flowers, shorter flowering stems (so no flopping over), slightly greyer less serrate and more acuminate leaves.

The Valley Oak, endemic to California, is a magnificent and keystone tree found in the state's interior valleys and foothills. It can reach colossal proportions over centuries. This deciduous plant is characterized by its velvety, deeply lobed leaves...

An upright and tightly growing form of the common rosemary. Exceptionally drought tolerant once established and virtually carefree. Can be pruned to shape as needed or desired.

A shrub Rosemary with a loose, upright form and unusually broad, thick foliage that is ideal for culinary use. Responds well to pruning and branch tips can be snipped as needed. Blooms late winter through spring with masses of light blue-pink flowers...

‘Huntington Carpet’ is a prostrate, ground cover form of rosemary that is perfect for cascading over walls or out of planters and is useful as an edible variety. In early spring, its deep green needles are covered in light lavender blue flowers that...