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ROSA CV. (CINDERELLA MICRO MINI ROSE) 
27600 2 ft. 5 PALE PINK O, DF
The flowers, leaves and perfect blossoms are tiny, but the bush is a nice size and will be covered with flowers. Perfect for the tiniest arts and crafts.

ROSA CV. (MAGIC CARROUSEL) 
27600 3 ft. 5 RED & WHITE FULL O, DF
Dark green and maroon glossy foliage displays everblooming, miniature (1 1/2 in.), two-tone flowers. Perfect dried buds.

ROSMARINUS ANGUSTIFOLIUS (PINE SCENTED ROSEMARY) 
32780 2 ft. 8 DARK BLUE FULL C, E, F, O, W 
Though it may sound odd, some professional chefs prefer this variety in their kitchen. 

ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) 
27900 5 ft. 8 BLUE FULL C, E, F, M, O, W 
A very popular seasoning with uses ranging from meats to teas to potpourris

ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS ‘ALBIFLORUS’ (WHITE ROSEMARY) 
28000 4 ft. 8 WHITE FULL C, E, F, O, W 
Traditional rosemary flavor with the added interest of white flowers on an upright bush. 

ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS CV. (ARP ROSEMARY) 
28100 5 ft. 6 PALE BLUE FULL C, E, F, O, W 
This is the hardiest of all rosemarys. Its gray green leaves are filled with scent and flavor.

ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS CV. (MADALENE HILL) 
28400 3 ft. 6 PALE BLUE FULL C, E, F, O, W 
This hardy rosemary has an attractive and strong growth habit. Greener than Arp.

ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS CV. (PINK ROSEMARY)
28500 3 ft. 8 PALE PINK FULL C, E, F, O, W 
Open growth habit with pink flowers and narrow leaves. Pretty in mixed border. 

ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS CV. (SPICE ISLANDS ROSEMARY)
28750 5 ft. 8 BLUE FULL C, E, F, M, O, W
Spice Islands Rosemary has very large leaves that make them especially useful in the kitchen. The flavor is excellent and the growth habit is upright. Large blue flowers are an added bonus.

ROSMARINUS OFF. LAVANDULACEOUS (TRAILING/SANTA BARBARA)
28700 2 ft. 8 PALE BLUE FULL C, E, F, GC, O, W
A trailing form with rapidly spreading or hanging branches. Can spread to ten feet across.

RUDBECKIA HIRTA (BLACK EYED SUSAN)
29000 3 ft. 3 YELLOW FULL B, O
From June through August the bright yellow ray florets can be cut for fresh arrangements and will last up to 10 days 

RUMEX ACETOSA (FRENCH SORREL) 
29100 2 ft. 3 N/A FULL C 
The young, tangy leaves give a lemon lift to soups and salads in early spring.

RUTA GRAVEOLENS (RUE) 
29200 2 ft. 5 YELLOW FULL B, E, F, M, O 
Aromatic, blue-green, fern like foliage and interesting seed pods are useful in dried arrangements.

SALVIA APIANA (WHITE SAGE, BEE SAGE)
29300 4 ft. 7 PALE LAVENDER  FULL E, F, M, O, W
An incense used by Native Americans. Also an attractive, very fragrant, large silver shrub. California native. 

SALVIA BRANDEGII (BLACK ISLAND SAGE) 
29425 3 ft. 8 PALE BLUE FULL B, E, O 
Attractive pebbled foliage with pom-pom like flowers that start blooming in winter and continue until the first of summer.

SALVIA BUCHANNII (VELVET SAGE) 
29450 2 ft. 9 MAGENTA FULL  E, HB, O 
Oval glossy very dark green leaves that are highlight with a deep red. Brilliant colored fuzzy flowers bloom in sequence.

SALVIA CHAMAEDRYOIDES (MEXICAN BLUE SAGE)
29600 2 ft. 7 BLUE FULL E, O 
3/4 inch oval leaves form a blue gray mound decorated with electric blue flowers in spring and fall.

SALVIA CLEVELANDII (CLEVELAND SAGE, BLUE SAGE)
29700 5 ft. 8 BLUE FULL B, C, DF E, F, HB, O, W A sweet cinnamon scent and pale blue flowers make this plant easy to enjoy. Deep purple flower bracts form pompom shapes after the flowers fall. These flower bracts are attractive, highly fragrant additions to dried arrangements. A California native.

SALVIA DISCOLOR (ANDEAN SILVER-LEAF)
29800 2 ft. 8 BLACK FS/PS HB, O 
Oval, 2 in. leaves are gray-green on top, silver beneath. Nearly black flowers. 

SALVIA DOLOMITICA (SOUTH AFRICAN SAGE)
29900 2 ft. 8 PINK/WHITE FS E, F, O, W
Pleasantly scented with beautiful dense clusters of springtime flowers. 

SALVIA ELEGANS (PINEAPPLE SAGE) 
30000 3 ft. 8 RED FS/PS B, HB, F, H, O
3 in. bright green, lance-shaped leaves. Flowers bloom in fall and attract hummingbirds. Its wonderful pineapple fragrance disappears when put to any culinary test. Pineapple Sage dies back to the ground in Zone 7, but does return in the spring. 

SALVIA FARINACEA (VICTORIA SAGE) 
30150 1 ft. 8 PURPLE FS/PS B, DF, E, O
Striking easy care front of the border plant. Blooms from summer until frost. Excellent dried flowers.

SALVIA FARINACEA X LONGISPICATA (INDIGO SPIRES) 
30100 2 ft. 8 PURPLE FS/PS B, DF, E, O
Strikingly beautiful flower heads up to 2 ft. long hold richly colored deep blue flowers over a long season. When dried the flower bracts and stem retain their color. Indigo Spires dies back to the ground in Zone 7, but does return in the spring. 

SALVIA FRUTICOSA (GREEK SAGE) 
30200 3 ft. 8 LAVENDER FS/PS C, E, F, W 
May be used as a substitute for Sage in cooking. 1 in. oval, wavy leaves are lightly felted, evergreen and suitable for the landscape. 

SALVIA GRAHAMMII X S. MICROPHYLLA CV. (MARASCHINO CHERRY SALVIA)
30300 2 ft. 6 RED FULL E, F, HB, O, W
Brilliant red flowers 3/4 in. across make this one of the largest greggii-like flowers. Hummingbird favorite. 

SALVIA GREGGII X LEMMONII (RASPBERRY ROYAL SALVIA)
30500 2 ft. 7 RED FS/PSC, E, F, HB, O, W
Glossy foliage is fruit scented. Blooms spring and fall. Trim after each bloom for a tidy plant. 

SALVIA LEUCANTHA (MEXICAN SAGE)
30700 4 ft. 8 PURPLE FULL DF, H, HB, O 
Lance shaped, gray-green leaves and white woolly stems are topped by long spikes of purple bracts and white fuzzy flowers. Mexican Bush Sage dies back to the ground in Zone 7, but returns in the spring. 

SALVIA LEUCANTHA CV. (ALL PURPLE MEXICAN SAGE)
30800 4 ft. 8 PURPLE FULL DF, H, HB, O
Similar to Mexican Sage in growth habits, but the flower is purple instead of white. 

SALVIA MELLIFERA (BLACK SAGE)
30900 3 ft. 8 LAVENDER FULL C, E, F, O 
A sprawling aromatic California seaside native that grows up to ten feet wide. Blooms in late winter.

SALVIA MELISSODORA (GRAPE SCENTED SAGE)
32100 8 ft. 8 LIGHT PURPLE FULL C, F, HB, O, W
Resinous, gray-green foliage has a unique grape scent as do the light purple and white flowers. Makes an interesting tea. Can be shaped into a small patio tree. 

SALVIA MICROPHYLLA (BABY SALVIA)
31000 3 ft. 8 RED FS  E, HB, O
Small oval leaves and black and white streaked stems offset abundant brilliant red edible flowers. 

SALVIA MICROPHYLLA (WILD WATERMELON)
31010 3 ft. 8 PINK FS  E, HB, O
Fruity scented foliage with large edible flowers.

SALVIA OFFICINALIS (GARDEN SAGE) 
31200 3 ft. 5 BLUE FULL C, E, F, M, W
The most used herb, from tea in China to sausage in America. Profuse spring bloom. 

SALVIA OFFICINALIS CV. (BERGGARTEN SAGE)
31300 2 ft. 5 BLUE FULL C, E, F, O, W 
|Large round, fleshy and flavorful leaves. Use like Garden Sage. 

SALVIA OFFICINALIS CV. (DWARF SAGE) 
31500 1 ft. 5 BLUE FULL C, E, F, O, W 
Small, gray-green foliage and compact growth habit make this sage more adaptable to the urban garden. Use like Garden Sage. 

SALVIA OFFICINALIS CV. (GOLDEN SAGE)
31400 2 ft. 5 BLUE FULL C, E, F, O, W 
Brilliant, gold and lime green variegations are decorative in the garden or kitchen. Use like Garden Sage. 

SALVIA OFFICINALIS CV. (PURPLE SAGE)
31600 2 ft. 5 BLUE FULL C, E, F, O, W 
Fragrant, dark purple foliage with crimson leaf stems. Use like Garden Sage. 

SALVIA OFFICINALIS CV. (TRICOLOR SAGE) 
31700 2 ft. 5 BLUE FULL C, E, F, O, W 
Attractive purple foliage with pink and white variegations. White margins tend to burn in hot sun and it loses its brightness in winter. Use like Garden Sage.

SALVIA SCLAREA (CLARY SAGE) 
31900 3 ft. 4 WHITE FULL BIENNIAL C, F, M, O, W 
Large, oval, felted leaves are up to 6 in. long and fruit scented. Large branching spikes of white flowers are produced the second year. Sometimes the life of the
plant can be extended by cutting the flower stalks off before they set seed. 

SALVIA TRANSYLVANICA (TRANSYLVANIA SAGE) 
32200 2 ft. 4 DARK PURPLE  FULL/ PART SUN BIENNIAL B, O
Lance shaped leaves form a rosette beneath long stemmed spikes of parrot beak flowers. Long bloomer 

SALVIA ULIGINOSA (BOG SAGE) 
32300 4 ft. 7 SKY BLUE FULL B, H, O 
Blooms all year in frost free areas. Blue and White flowers are held high on long stems which should be cut mid summer to keep the plant neat and encourage blooms. A nice stand of Bog Sage is like a miniature stand of bamboo. Don’t over water. 

SANTOLINA CHAMAECYPARISSUS (GRAY SANTOLINA) 
32600 2 ft. 6 YELLOW FULL DF, E, F, O, W
Used in knot gardens where it is pruned before flowering so the weight of the flowers won’t pull it out of shape. Silver gray, intensely fragrant foliage and bright yellow flowers are useful in potpourri.

SANTOLINA ROSMARINIFOLIUS (GREEN SANTOLINA) 
32300 2 ft. 6 YELLOW FULL DF, E, F, O, W
Commonly used in borders and knot gardens where it must be pruned often to retain its shape. Dark green, fragrant foliage and pale yellow flower buttons can be used in potpourri. 

SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS ‘FLORA PLENA’ (SOAPWORT)
32900 2 ft. 3 PINK FS-PS B, HB, O
Delicate, pale pink, double flowers and bright green foliage make this an attractive addition to the garden. A natural soap is made by steeping the roots in hot water. 

SATUREJA MONTANA (WINTER SAVORY) 
33000 1 ft. 5 WHITE FULL C, H, M 
Perennial replacement for the annual summer savory. 

SATUREJA MONTANA ILLYRICA (CREEPING WINTER SAVORY) 
33100 6 in. 5 WHITE FULL C, H, 
Attractive low growing mat forming culinary herb. Same flavor as Winter Savory.

SATUREJA THYMBRA (PINK SAVORY, BARREL SWEETENER) 
33200 1 ft. 7 PINK FULL C, O
Sweet savory flavor accompanied by small pink flowers throughout summer. 

STACHYS S. BYZANTINA (LAMB’S EAR, WOOLLY BETONY)
34000 1 ft. 4 LAVENDER FULL DF, H, O
Large, gray leaves are covered with white wool as are the 2 ft. flower spikes.

STEVIA REDBAUDIANA (STEVIA, SWEET HERB OF PARAGUAY)
34050 1 ft. 10 WHITE FULL C
Tastes just like sugar, only much much sweeter. Best used dried and
powdered or steeped in liquid. Grow as an annual.

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