1. AGEH 29, Fall 2013 Shasta Arboretum

2. Achillea millefolium, yarrow sunflower family, Asteraceae

3. Native to much of N. hemisphere Hardy perennial, available in many colors Flowers in flat-topped clusters of radiate heads Leaves alternate, finely divided Fruit an achene

4. Centaurea cineraria Dusty Miller

5. Originates from the island of Capraia in Italy Prefers full sun, can tolerate light shade Very drought tolerant but can take regular irrigation

6. Senecio cineraria Dusty Miller

7. Native to Mediterranean and northwest Africa Drought tolerant Dense hairs on leaves are used by some species of bees for nest building Tolerant of light shade but prefers full sun

8. Cerastrum tomentosum Snow in Summer

9. Native to the alpine regions of Europe Not long lived Repair bare patches with divisions Needs well drained soil Spreads 2-3 feet in a year

10. Cocculus laurifolius, laurel leaf snail seed (Menispermaceae) Seed image from Cocculus carolinus, Carolina coralbead

11. Cocculus laurifolius, laurel leaf snail seed (Menispermaceae) Evergreen shrub or tree, native to Himalayas (almost viny) ID: multistemmed, with arching growth; branches long and flexible; lvs. shiny and leathery, to 6”; slow- growing at first, then quickly to 25 ft. Care: Sun or shade; moderate water

12. Feijoa (Acca) sellowiana, Pineapple guava myrtle family, Myrtaceae

13. Evergreen shrub or tree, large and multistemmed, liking full sun and moderate water 18-25 ft high and wide; leaves glossy green above, gray beneath Flowers in spring, with pinkish, fleshy flowers (petals edible, taste like bubble gum); fruit 5 mos later, 1-4 in., bland; harvest as they begin to drop off; if fruit is your goal, buy named varieties (needs cross pollination) Prune in late spring Name change to Acca, not yet widely used Feijoa (Acca) sellowiana, Pineapple guava myrtle family, Myrtaceae

14. Helianthus maximilianii, Maximilian sunflower sunflower family, Asteraceae

15. Helianthus maximilianii, Maximilian sunflower Tall rhizomatous perennial, spreading slowly to make large patch Many radiate heads in fall Narrow, alternate, rough leaves Dies back to the ground in winter Propagate by digging up a portion of roots Cut back stems early to keep from flopping over

16. Ilex cornuta, Chinese holly

17. Ilex cornuta, Chinese holly, holly family, Aquifoliaceae Arborescent shrub, native to Asia. In general, hollies have sexes on separate plants, need both sexes to get fruit. But named varieties of this holly set fruit without a male plant! Chinese holly variable in leaf, generally have spines on 4 corners and one in middle (or looks like 3 at tip of leaf).

18. Ilex cornuta, Chinese holly, holly family, Aquifoliaceae Needs long warm season to set fruit. In desert grow on north sides of walls and buildings. Ours may be ‘Burford’. There is another called ‘Willowleaf’ without the leaf spikes

19. Iris germanica, bearded iris iris family, Iridaceae

20. Iris germanica, bearded iris The American Iris Society ‘How to Plant and Grow Bearded Iris’ http://www.irises.org/About_Irises/Cultural%20Information/Grow_Bearded.html Perennial with branching rhizomes Flower parts in threes; ovary inferior Flat parallel veined alternate leaves in one plane, folded around the stem (“equitant”) Fruit a three-chambered capsule

21. Lantana camara Lantana

22. Lanata camara Lantana Native to tropical regions of Americas and Africa Invasive in Asia, South Africa, Australia and Hawaii Introduced bio control insects in Australia and Hawaii with mixed success

23. Lantana camara Lantana Poisonous leaves and berries Has led to widespread livestock loss in the United States, South Africa, India, Mexico and Australia Good honey plants for a butterfly garden

24. Lavandula angustifolia, English lavender mint family, Lamiaceae

25. Lavadula angustifolia English Lavender Native to the Pyrenees Mountains in northern Spain Thrives in full sun Needs only moderate water

26. Lavadula angustifolia English Lavender Sweet fragrance used in perfumes and sachets Lavender oil used in massage therapy Dried leaves used in herbal teas Flowers and oils used to prevent clothing moths since they don’t like the scent

27. L. angustifolia English Lavender L. stoechas Spanish Lavender As mint family members, have opposite leaves, square stems, bilabiate flowers Flowers in terminal spikes Both are evergreen shrubs with lavender fragrance Native to the Mediterranean Main difference is in the flower spikes—L. stoechas has thick spike with colored bracts on top; L. angustifolia has thin spike with no bracts on top.

28. Loropetalum chinense, Chinese fringe flower, Witchhazel family (Hamamelidaceae)

29. Loropetalum chinense, Chinese fringe flower, witchhazel f., Hamamelidaceae Native to China and Japan ID: 6-10 x 6-10 ft; evergreen or semievergreen shrub; lvs green or purple, 1-2 in.; fls white or pink, petals ribbonlike Care: sun to full shade; moderate to regular water; takes any amount of pruning Value: flowers all year, but most in spring

30. Origanum laevigatum ‘Hopley’s’ Hopley’s Oregano

31. Native to rocky areas of Turkey and Cyprus Needs well drained soils in full sun Heat and drought tolerant Foliage is aromatic Dried leaves used in potpourris

32. Osmanthus heterophyllus, Holly-leaf Osmanthus; Olive family, Oleaceae

33. Osmanthus heterophyllus, Holly-leaf Osmanthus Olive family, Oleaceae Flowers very fragrant; blooms in spring, summer, fall Leaves resemble holly but are OPPOSITE; some spiny, some entire; selection is a male, so no fruits Large shrub, to 30 x 15 ft Good, tough, drought-tolerant, often maintained at 6 ft. From Japan Useful as a hedge

34. Rosmarinus officinalis, rosemary mint family, Lamiaceae

35. Rosmarinus officinalis, rosemary As mint family member, has opposite leaves, square stems, bilabiate flowers Flowers in axillary clusters Evergreen shrub with strong fragrance, culinary use Native to the Mediterranean Many named cultivars, some erect, some trailing, different flower colors

36. Salvia greggii, autumn sage Mint family, Lamiaceae

37. Native to southern Texas and northern Mexico Blooms throughout summer and fall Drought tolerant but does best with moderate water Replace plants every 5 years Full sun or partial shade

38. Variable flower color deep red to pinkish white

39. Santolina chamaecyparissus Lavender Cotton

40. Native to Mediterranean Hot sunny spot in well-drained soil Prune in winter Extracted oil used in perfumes Branches repel insects in closets Dried leaves suitable for pot pourri

41. Santolina pinnata Rosemary Santolina

42. Grow in full sun in well-drained soils Easy care Few pests Fragrance used in pot pourri

43. Stachys byzantina, Lamb’s ears, Mint family, Lamiaceae

44. Creeping groundcovers nearly “evergray” May decompose in hard freezes, cut back and will quickly regrow Flowers: love ‘em or cut ‘em off Good for edging of beds

45. Non-flowering Lamb’s ears, ‘Silver Carpet’,‘Primrose Heron’, ‘Helen von Stein’

46. Trachelospermum jasminoides, star jasmine, dogbane family, Apocynaceae

47. Trachelospermum jasminoides, Star jasmine, Dogbane family, Apocynaceae Evergreen vine from China; milky juice can be skin irritant ID: twining vine 20-30 ft; or handle like a groundcover; leaves 3”, oval, glossy, opposite; flowers 1”, white, very fragrant Best foliage in shade, moderate water; flowers best with sun

48. Viburnum tinus Laurustinus

49. Native to Mediterranean Prefers shady moist areas Blooms fall to spring Dense foliage good for topiary shapes Susceptible to mites and prone to mildew