Plants by Type

Named after a garden in England, not the grow habit.

A native perennial formerly widespread throughout most of southern California, most commonly at higher elevations. Forms a low mound of toothed, silvery gray-green foliage punctuated in spring by white to blush pink flowers. Typically grows only one to...

A medium-sized tree with an open airy form, Parkinsonia aculeata makes for a notable garden accent with its green bark and spectacular flower display. Its pendulous compound foliage gives it a somewhat shaggy appearance and during the hot summer months...

This short-statured South African perennial does well in Southern California when cared for properly. The pale-greenish gray leaves are adored for several traits. Not only are the leaves heart-shaped but they are also velvet-textured and...

A compact evergreen perennial, ‘Firebird’ is a Border Penstemon selection that features large, bell-shaped, crimson red flowers and glossy, lance-shaped leaves that contrast beautifully with its burgundy stems. Flowers bloom late spring into fall and are...

A long-blooming evergreen perennial, Penstemon ‘Garnet’ is a Border Penstemon hybrid that features large, bell-shaped, garnet red flowers and glossy, lance-shaped leaves that contrast beautifully with its burgundy stems. Flowers bloom late spring into...

A long-blooming evergreen perennial, ‘Lavender Ruffles’ is a Border Penstemon selection that features spikes of trumpet-shaped, lavender flowers with white and purple striped throats. Flowers bloom late spring into fall and are a favorite of...

A compact evergreen perennial, Penstemon ‘Midnight’ is a Border Penstemon selection that features spikes of trumpet-shaped, dark violet flowers and glossy, lance-shaped leaves that contrast beautifully with its burgundy stems. Flowers bloom late spring...

Native to dry slopes along the central and southern California coast, Penstemon centranthifolius is notable for its glaucous blue-grey foliage and 3 to 4 foot tall spikes of tubular, scarlet red flowers. Flowers bloom mid spring into mid summer and are...

A perennial native to the western United States and southern California high deserts, Firecracker Penstemon grows in small mounds of cupped, lanceolate foliage that bear tall spikes of tubular, scarlet red flowers in spring and summer. Needs good...

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...

Widespread in the southern California chaparral, scrub, and woodland communities, Showy Penstemon is an evergreen perennial notable for its large, sharply-toothed leaves and violet and electric blue flowers. Flowers naturally vary in color, taking on...