Common name:Rosemary
Botanical name:Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosemary is hardy in full sun areas where winter temperatures do not drop below 10 degrees F. They can be grown in a clay pot with well-drained, porous soil in bright indoor light, and will also flourish on the backporch in spring, summer and fall. Its beautiful, slowly trailing stems and shiny slender leaves are perfect for showing off the small light blue flowers that blossom in the summer. -Holland WIldflower Farm
Common name:Toyon, Christmas Berry, Calif. Holl
Botanical name:Heteromeles arbutifolia
Toyon is a California native evergreen shrub that grows 8-15ft. high and spreading 2-3ft. It has leathery toothed leaves, white summer flowers and clusters of red winter berries. It tolerates full sun or partial shade, heat, smog, wind and heavy or light soils. It is drought tolerant, attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. - Cornflower Farms
Common name:Dwarf Escallonia
Botanical name:Escallonia 'Newport Dwarf'
Escallonia 'Newport Dwarf' is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves. Grows 2.5 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide, with deep pink to red flowers in summer and fall.
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