variegated jacob's ladder - polemonium 'brise d'anjou'
( Grows up to 18" tall with an equal spread. Blue-violet, bell-shaped flowers appear in the summer. Plant in full sun along the coast, afternoon shade or elsewhere. Hardy to 0F.This is a variegated species of Jacob's ladder that has proven to be quite hardy and is one of the more recent imports to the U.S. plants go completely dormant in the winter but quickly re-emerge in early spring. uh oh- bought in Vacaville but tolerant to zone 8 AND cats seem to be drawn to Polemonium plants like catnip! )
salvia purple majesty
it grows about 5 ft. tall and spreads prolifically. It returns reliably
Uber DEAD
salvia mexicana 'limelight' - mexican sage
Base-branching, forming lots of branches (especially after hard pruning in winter) It makes a shrubby 180cm x 150cm in a season. Salvia ‘Limelight’ has quite large deep green leaves which set off nicely the stunning lime green and purple flowers. Always looks great in the autumn.
euphorbias
Euphorbia characias originates from the Mediterranean, where it is found on dry rocky slopes and scrubland, so it is very tolerant of drought once it becomes established. It forms a natural rounded shape, and brings structure and an architectural quality to the garden. To promote new shoots remove flower heads in spring after they have flowered. When working with spurges always wear gloves since the milky sap is poisonous and a potential skin irritant.
This last one is euphorbias 'blackbird' and is more tolerant to heat and drought!
ALIVE AND AMAZING
Scented Geranium- Mabel Grey pelargonium citronellum -cooking and teas
The strongest lemon scented form known. Very slow grower that wants to resist reproduction. evergreen, perennial shrub. It has herbaceous branches when young, developing a woody rootstock as it matures and grows to spreading proportions and 2 m tall. Insect repellent.
DIED FIRST IN WINTER- was hoping it would come back but no
Salvias and Geranium died over winter
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