Helleborus orientalis
Hellebores, also known as Lenten Roses, are one of those perennials you didn’t know you needed – until you see them blooming their hearts out during the dull gray months of late winter and early spr…
Eriophyllum lanatum
Oregon Sunshine
An indispensable and iconic native of our region (and a large swath of the West), Eriophyllum lanatum, also known as Common Woolly Sunflower, is true to its name in all ways. Found…
Vitex agnus-castus
Chaste Tree
This drought tolerant Mediterranean native absolutely thrives here in the Rogue Valley! Vitex needs consistent heat in order to bloom profusely, and our long hot summers give them exactly…
Phlomis species – Jerusalem Sage
Jerusalem Sage is a very striking and unusual plant to add to your drought tolerant or deer resistant garden. The fuzzy gray-green leaves seem to be unpalatable to deer, and being a Mediterranean nat…
Eupatorium ‘Little Joe’
A diminutive (if 3-4’ tall can be considered diminutive) cultivar of a prairie native perennial, ‘Little Joe’ Eupatorium might just steal your heart!
This uncommon garden perennial features rosy-la…
Achillea ‘Little Moonshine’
A New Compact Yarrow for your Garden!
Achillea ‘Little Moonshine’ is the yarrow you didn’t know that you needed – but once you see it you’ll immediately start thinking about where you can use it in…
Chilopsis linearis
Desert Willow
Thinking of creating a small, dappled shade refuge in the middle of your drought-tolerant garden? Chilopsis linearis might just be the tree addition you are looking for!
Desert Willows…
Zauschneria cana
California Fuchsia
Zauschneria – aka California Fuchsia – is one of the most drought tolerant, heat tolerant, pollinator-friendly, beautiful perennials you can grow. We’re not sure why this western…
Stipa gigantea
Giant Feather Grass
In the quest for evergreen ornamental grasses, Giant Feather Grass is a top notch choice. Its rounded clump of evergreen blades provides year round greenery and structure, but th…