Polygala to Russelia

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Unless noted otherwise, there is a maximum limit of 3 for each kind of plant, but order as many different varieties as you wish. We grow many different plants, but we don't grow a lot of any one kind.

	Polygala myrtifolia 'Grandiflora' Code: 52455 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Sweet Pea Shrub". Magenta-purple and white fringed orchid-like flowers produced continuously on a shrubby plant with small blue-green leaves. 28 F. Polygalaceae
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	Polyscias fruticosa 'Bonsai' Code: 40025 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
"Minature Aralia". Finely cut, ferny leaves, slow growing, branching, very compact. Choice bonsai or terrarium subject. Araliaceae
	Pseuderanthemum alatum Code: 80070 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
"Chocolate Plant", "Chocolate Soldiers". This low growing groundcover has broad coppery-brown leaves with silver patches along the midrib and tiny silver dots clustered along the veins. Leaves to 6 inches long and 4 1/2 inches wide. It can grow 1 to 3 feet high and 2 feet wide. Blooming from early summer to fall, the plants are adorned with racemes of small purple flowers. Plant in partial shade to full shade with a moist well-drained soil. Propagate from cuttings or seed. In temperate areas, treat as an annual. From Mexico and Central America. Acanthaceae
Pseuderanthemum carruthersii The "False Eranthemums" are cultivated in tropical areas worldwide for use as hedges or specimen plantings. Also, they are ideal as mixed container plants for a tropical effect and a colorful addition to a conservatory or greenhouse. Various color forms are available, which are similar in appearance to Crotons and Graptophyllums. They may grow 3 to 4 feet high in tropical areas, such as Hawaii, and thrive in partial shade to full sun, in heat and humidity with ample moisture. In drier climates give part shade. Recommended for coastal locations as they are salt tolerant. As a tender tropical they cannot stand cold. Minimum temperature of 40 F. USDA Zones 10-11. Native to Polynesia.
	Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. atropurpureum 'Rubrum' Code: 80072 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Black-Leaf Shooting Star". The most dramatic form of Pseuderanthemum with large laquered maroon leaves, matching the skin of a ripe eggplant, and white 5-lobed flowers with purple spots. A great addition for the "tropical Look" in a mixed container with a planting of pastels, gold, chartreuse, or strong orange. Grows 2 to 3 feet high. Prefers sun or partial shade and protection from frost, minimum temperature 40F. Acanthaceae
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	Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. atropurpureum 'Tricolor' Code: 80071 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Wineglow", "Red Pseuderanthemum". Irregularly margined leaves of rich laquered purple with zones of grey green and pink on maroon stems. One inch white flowers with purple spots are held in terminal racemes. This erect shrub grows from 2' to 3' in temperate climates, and 5' to 6' in the tropics. Plants are best in partial shade, with full sun fading the color. Minimum temperature 40F. Acanthaceae
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	Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. atropurpureum 'Variegatum' Code: 80073 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
NEW! 2008 - This erect tropical shrub has dark green waxy foliage marked with irregular patches of grey green, buttermilk, and yellow. Flowers are white dotted with purple. Plants are best in partial shade. Grows to 5 to 6 feet high in the tropics. Minimum temperature of 40F. Acanthaceae
	Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii (Broad Leaf) Code: 69123 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. reticulatum) "El Dorado", "Golden Net-Bush". Green leaves, yellow netting. Upright spires of white flowers dotted pink. Tropical, 50 F. Broad leaf form. Acanthaceae
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	Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii (Narrow Leaf) Code: 52461 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. reticulatum) "El Dorado", "Golden Net-Bush". Green leaves, yellow netting. Upright spires of white flowers dotted pink. Tropical, 50 F. Narrow leaf form. Acanthaceae
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	Pseuderanthemum graciflorum 'Twilight' Code: 52463 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Makes a wonderful conservatory plant or shade plant in the tropics. Small grower with glossy green leaves, blooms heavily in the fall and winter with showy sprays of lavender flowers. No frost. Acanthaceae
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	Pseuderanthemum laxiflorum Code: 52462 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Amethyst Stars", "Dazzler", "Shooting Stars", "Purple Glory". Long lasting rosy purple flowers year-round. Attractive house plant plant with glossy green leaves. Give well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Plant in garden beds or containers for a spectacular display. Native to Fiji. Minimum temperature of 40F. Acanthaceae
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	Pseuderanthemum 'Purple Dazzler' Code: 80074 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Showy small erect shrub with tricolor green, pink, and white leaves with starry lavender-purple to pink flowers. Grown mostly for its colorful foliage. Makes a nice container plant. Grows to 3 feet in sun or part shade. Probably a variegated cultivar of Pseuderanthemum laxiflorum. This tender tropical shrub needs protection from frost. Acanthaceae
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	Pseuderanthemum and Graptophyllum Collection Code: PSG3 Price: $17.50 Quantity in Basket: none
3 different, our choice, from a selection of colorful leafed tropical sub-shrubs such as: Eranthemum nigrum, Pseuderathemum alatum, Pseuderathemum atropurpureum, Graptophyllum pictum 'Tricolor', or Graptophyllum pictum 'Chocolate", etc. Acanthaceae
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	Punica granatum 'Alba Plena' Code: 49758 Price: $8.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"White-Flowered Pomegranate". NEW! - 2008 - Rare flowering form with fully double, creamy white flowers, no fruit. Arching deciduous shrub or small tree from 10 to 15 feet high. Foliage is bright glossy green. Full sun, very drought tolerant. Easy to grow. Punicaceae
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	Punica granatum 'Legrellei' Code: 49759 Price: $8.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Madame Legrelle Pomegranate", "California Sunset Pomegranate". NEW! - 2008 - Rare cultivar with double, coral flowers bordered and streaked with creamy-white. Delicate petals are like tissue paper. No fruit. Semi-deciduous shrub or small tree from 10 to 15 feet high. Foliage is bright glossy green. Full sun, very drought tolerant. Easy to grow. Cold-hardy to 10F. Punicaceae
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	Punica granatum 'Nana' Code: 49755 Price: $8.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Dwarf Pomegranate". Similar to the typical fruiting pomegranate, but much smaller in size. Dense growth to 3 feet. Bright scarlet flowers, followed by small ornamental red fruit. Deciduous, but nearly evergreen in mild climates. The classic bonsai plant. Punicaceae
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	Punica granatum 'Nana Emperor' Code: 49757 Price: $8.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
"Emperor Dwarf Flowering Pomegranite". Similar to the typical fruiting pomegranite, but much smaller in every way. This new cultivar, maybe the finest dwarf pomegranate, grows very slowly into a flattened dome about 2 feet high. Dark stems with double red flowers followed by deep mahogany-purple 2" fruits. Quite cold hardy. Deciduous in winter. Classic bonsai specimen. Punicaceae
	Punica granatum 'Nochi Shibari' Code: 69136 Price: $8.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Nochi Shibari Flowering Pomegranate". Dense, arching branches produce showy dark red carnation-like, double flowers from late winter through the fall. This Japanese cultivar can be used for a shrub border or foundation planting or can be grown in pots. Deciduous. Shear annually in early spring to shape. Thrives in heat, tolerates some drought and alkaline soils. Full sun. Grows to 8 feet tall. Hardy to USDA Zone 7. Punicaceae
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	Punica granatum 'Party Dress' Code: 49756 Price: $8.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Dwarf pomegranate with flowers that are salmon pink and pink fruit. (F,D) Punicaceae
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	Rondeletia leucophylla Code: 80114 Price: $8.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
"Panama Rose", "Bush Pentas". Small woody evergreen shrub with rose-pink flowers, primarily in winter and spring with scattered blooms the rest of the year. Very attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. It becomes fragrant after sunset. Grows 3 to 5 ft. high. Full sun to part shade. It's a tender shrub that will not survive freezing. USDA zones 9 - 11. Native to Mexico to Panama. Rubiaceae
	Ruellia brevifolia 'Alba' Code: 64126 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(Ruellia graecizans 'Alba'). This is a selected cultivar with white flowers. South America. Acanthaceae
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	Ruellia brevifolia 'Red Christmas Pride' Code: 64125 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
(Ruellia graecizans 'Red Christmas Pride'). This selected cultivar has burgundy colored reverse on leaves with bright red flowers borne on slender, branched stalks arising from the leaf axils. The pouched flowers have 1 inch long corolla tubes with short spreading petals. The leaves are oval-shaped, 2 to 5 inches long. It grows 2 feet or more in height. Part shade. Self-sows readily. A white flowered form is also available without the burgundy on the leaves. South America. Acanthaceae
	Ruellia chartacea Code: 80059 Price: $8.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(Ruellia colorata) "Red Shrimp Plant". Large impressive fiery red bracts with clusters of orange flowers. Dark green foliage. 40 F. Acanthaceae
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	Ruellia devosiana Code: 64121 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Azure Velvet Plant". Small foliage similar to Ruellia makoyana with beautiful powder blue flowers. Brazil. (B,W) Acanthaceae
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	Ruellia elegans Code: 64122 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Our original offering. Scarlet red flowers produced all year on 2 to 3 foot shrub on tall stems. Part shade. 28û F. Acanthaceae
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	Ruellia elegans 'Coral' Code: 64124 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
Similar to Ruellia elegans 'Rio Red' but this new form has flowers that are a coral pink. Acanthaceae
	Ruellia elegans 'Rio Red' Code: 64123 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(Ruellia elegans 'Ragin' Cajun'). A new compact form grows 12 high, producing 1" deep red tubular blooms from late spring to fall. A tough perennial which spreads slowly as a groundcover. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Zones: 8-10. Acanthaceae
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	Ruellia macrantha Code: 64114 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Christmas Pride", "Brazilian Rose". Beautiful display of 3" rosy-pink trumpets throughout fall and winter, sometimes again in midsummer. Compact habit, bright green leaves. A striking container plant for Christmas, it deserves much wider use as a garden plant in California and other mild climates. 25 F. Acanthaceae
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	Ruellia makoyana Code: 64120 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Trailing Velvet Plant". Brilliant reddish-purple 2 flowers are produced all year, heaviest from fall through spring. Beautiful 2" long leaves veined white above purple beneath. Spreading habit excellent for baskets. A popular favorite. Brazil. 28 F. (B,W) Acanthaceae
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	Russelia equisetiformis (Red Flowers) Code: 64204 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Coral Plant", "Firecracker Plant", "Fountain Plant". A popular and colorful plant, with many scarlet red 1" tubular flowers displayed throughout the year on bright green, rush-like, leafless stems. Fountain shaped cascading growth makes a beautiful hanging basket. Attracts hummingbirds. Mexico. Hardy to 25 F. Scrophulariaceae
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	Russelia equisetiformis 'Salmon Pink' Code: 80160 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Coral Fountain", "Firecracker Plant". NEW! 2008 - Spectacular penstemon relative with horsetail-like, arching, stems and tubular, salmon-pink flowers. Blooms spring and summer. Hummingbirds love it. Good in hanging baskets, ground cover, or spilling over a garden wall. It requires full sun to bloom well and is drought tolerant. Hardy to 25F. Native to Mexico. Scrophulariaceae
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	Russelia equisetiformis 'Yellow Gold' Code: 64205 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Golden Firecracker Plant". A choice variety with tubular yellow flowers. Use for Hanging baskets, ground cover, or spilling over garden walls. Sun or part shade. Scrophulariaceae
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	Russelia sarmentosa Code: 64206 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Clusters of crimson flowers, tiny leaves, small shrub. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Scrophulariaceae
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