Common name:Carolina Laurel Cherry
Botanical name:Prunus caroliniana

This large evergreen shrub or small tree has leaves that are glossy and 2"-4" in length. It is excellent as either a formal hedge or an informal screen. It has creamy white flowers in late-winter and spring followed by small black berries.

Common name:Windmill, Hemp, Chusan Palm
Botanical name:Trachycarpus fortunei

This easy-to-grow palm of medium height will mature to a size of 30' tall. Its slender trunk is covered with dense, heavy fibers. Leaves are rich green and fan-shaped.

Common name:Purple Fountain Grass
Botanical name:Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'

This grass will reach 6' high and has deciduous, purplish/red leaves with clusters of purple flowers that appear in summer and fall. Cut back hard in the winter to avoid frost damage and to allow vibrant new growth in the spring.

Common name:Hybrid Tea Rose (selections)
Botanical name:Rosa Hybrid Tea varieties

These shrubs and vines are the most loved in the Western USA and are very resilient. They come in a wide variety of sizes and colors and are easy to maintain with proper care. They can be used in a water-conserving garden with careful attention to irrigation practices.

Common name:Tree Roses
Botanical name:Rosa Tree varieties

Tree roses are actually shrubs that have been grafted or grown in a way that looks like a tree, ie with a trunk. Tree roses can be floribundas, hybrid teas, or grandifloras. They are typically used as specimen plants. Make sure the plant is tied to a stake in case of strong winds.

Common name:Frankly Scarlet Daylily
Botanical name:Hemerocallis 'Frankly Scarlet'

*BLOOM DIA. 4" HT. 18"-30" *BLOOM DESC: Velvety scarlet blooms tolerate high heat. *BLOOM CYCLE: Starts early to mid season. Rests awhile after first cycle, then sends up second, third and sometimes fourth set of blooms depending on conditions. *FOLIAGE HT. 14"-27" *FOLIAGE HABIT: Dormant or deciduous in all climates, sending up fresh clean crop of leaves in early Spring. *COMMENTS: Blooms build color intensity through the day. Vigorous, dense dark foliage. 2003 All American.