Common name:Cushion Bush
Botanical name:Leucophyta brownii

Cushion Bush is a low mounding shrub that grows to around 2' in height. It has startling gray green or silver green foliage that makes it an outstanding accent plant.

Common name:Lavender Scallops
Botanical name:Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi

Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi f. marginata (now known as Bryophyllum fedteschenkoi): a succulent subshrub with a fun, unusual look. Its scalloped-edge leaves have a blue-green base with variegation of cream and hot pink. It is also known as "Variegated Lavender Scallops". This plant thrives outdoors in part sun or indoors near a sunny window. This Kalanchoe is native to Madagascar where it is a prolific grower and can reach up to 20" tall. When it gets tall, it will bend to touch the soil where it can grow new roots. It can also occasionally produce new plantlets along its leaf edges. The flowers on this variety are quite stunning, particularly in large groups. Numerous coral, tubular blooms hang like bells and attract pollinators. Blooming often takes place in winter for this variety. Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need ample sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.

Common name:Golden Oregano
Botanical name:Origanum vulgare 'Aureum'

This attractive perennial is used as a ground cover since it reaches 1' high and spreads 1.5'. This plant prefers full sun in mild climates but will appreciate afternoon shade in hot summer areas. It does best in well draining, dry, sandy soil. This is the oregano herb plant with yellow green, aromatic, oval leaves. Tiny, pink/purple flowers rise above the foliage in summer on spikes but are considered insignificant. Leaves have culinary uses.

Common name:Magenta Magic Spanish Bayonet
Botanical name:Yucca aloifolia 'Magenta Magic'

Spiky upright lustrous mauve leaves make a dramatic garden statement! Reaching only 2-3’ tall and wide, this accidental sport of Yucca ‘Blue Boy’ is a natural dwarf variety with dark evergreen foliage that deepen to purplish mauve in cooler temperatures. 2-3’ tall spikes of white nodding flowers shoot above the foliage in late spring on mature plants. Berries follow, much loved by birds, but ignored by deer. Tough and durable, it can take heat, dry conditions and a fair amount of neglect. Makes a dramatic statement when planted en masse and combines well with other dry garden denizens. An excellent container plant. Plant in well-drained soil.