Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

Chlorophytum 'Gold Nugget'
From the Drakensburgs of eastern South Africa and shared with us by plantsman Gary Hammer, this is
essentially a dwarf, variegated, ground-covery spider plant -- with no macramé hangers needed. (Does anyone
remember macramé?) Has been a wonderful addition to container plantings for us with its 6", light cream and
green striped leaves and has been hardy in the ground, frosting back only when temperatures drop to 20F, USDA
zone 9, though we would recommend a mulch with such temperatures. Even summer moisture; bright light to
fairly deep shade. Decent drainage best.
$12.00
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Asparagaceae
Choisya arizonica 'Whetstone' mexican orange
A Cistus introduction. Our own collection from the Whetstone mountains of southern Arizona, selected for its
winter red tint, fine foliage, and extra vigor. Small shrub, to under 3 ft, with filigreed leaves of 1-2" -- yet
produces the largest flowers choisyas are known for, often in both winter and summer. Sun to dappled shade,
good drainage. Drought tolerant in all but the lowest deserts. Cold hardy in mid to upper USDA zone 7.
$14.00
Rutaceae
Choisya ‘Aztec Pearl’ mexican orange
Wonderful, medium-sized, evergreen shrub, a cross between C. ternata and C. arizonica, with handsome, narrow
leaves and abundant, fragrant, white, orange-blossom-scented flowers in spring and summer. To 3-5 ft tall, a
useful and tough evergreen shrub for full sun to part shade and average summer water. Frost hardy to USDA
zone 8.
$12.00
Rutaceae
Choisya ‘Gold Fingers’ mexican mock orange
Lovely, golden form of the Mexican orange. Evergreen shrub, to 6 ft or so, with spicy-sweet aromatic leaves and
abundant white flowers in spring and often again in fall. Full sun to part shade in well drained soil with some
summer water. A great landscape plant, easy and rewarding. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8.
$16.00
Rutaceae
Choisya ternata 'Sundance' mexican orange
Golden foliaged Mexican orange contrasts nicely with its green leaved parent. Evergreen shrub, to 3-5 ft tall and
wide, with shiny, dense, aromatic foliage and citrus-scented white flowers in spring, occasionally in summer with
a second flush in autumn. Full sun to morning sun in hottest climates and regular garden water. Cold hardy to
USDA zone 8.
$12.00
Rutaceae
Chrysanthemum pacificum ‘Pink Ice’
An evergreen mum often grown for its handsome foliage -- lovely dark green leaves edged in the silver color of
the leaf undersides. Plants form a dense mound to 18" tall and, eventually, 3 ft wide making a good ground cover.
Autumn flowers simmer a soft pink with large yellow centers clustered above the foliage. Full sun to part shade
especially in hot summer climates. Good drainage is essential for winter survival. Prefers average summer water.
Frost hardy in USDA zone 5 with protection.
$9.00
Asteraceae
Spring 2010 Mail Order Catalog (* = new to mail order list)