Common name:Queen Palm
Botanical name:Syagrus romanzoffianum

This palm has a very straight trunk to about 50' in height. It has arching, feathery, bright green glossy leaves that can be 10- 15' long. It is fragile in heavy winds and a fast grower. It will become damaged in temperature below 24 degrees F.

Common name:Calla Lilly
Botanical name:Zantedeschia aethiopica

This perennial will grow 2-4' tall and has large, glossy green leaves with beautiful cream or white flowers that bloom in spring and sometimes even summer.Naturalizes, not suggested for planting near wetlands.

Common name:Japanese Fatsia or Aralia
Botanical name:Fatsia japonica

This evergreen shrub has large, glossy, fan-like leaves that grow to 16" wide. It has ,oderate growth rate to a size of 5-8' that can be kept lower with occasional pruning. It has a very lush, tropical appearance, and grows well in partial shade.

Common name:Society Garlic
Botanical name:Tulbaghia violacea

This clumping perennial will grow less than 1' tall and has narrow, blue green leaves. Clusters of lavender flowers bloom in spring and summer. Leaves and flowers have a distinct onion or garlic smell if crushed.

Common name:Asparagus Fern, Climbing Asparagus
Botanical name:Asparagus setaceus

This vining plant is distinguished by its wispy foliage, climbing to 10' or more. It is excellent as a container plant, house plant, or in hanging baskets. The asparagus should be grown in part shade to shade, with average summer watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery