Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

Triteleia hyacinthina
One of a large group of western native bulbs, this, a seed collection from Oregon's central Willamette Valley, is
one of the most beautiful denizens of the open grassland and oak savanna -- of which very little remains -- often
flowering from late April into May with pale lilac heads and onion-like leaves; often still in flower as their
surrounding grasses and winter annuals have browned for the dry season. Great plant for the Mediterranean
garden. Fine in heavy or light soils provided they dry and bake in summer. Each pot contains several large and
small bulbs. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7, possibly 6.
$9.00
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Liliaceae / Asparagaceae
Tropaeolum tuberosum ‘Ken Aslet’
The tubers are edible on this very vigorous, climbing, perennial nasturtium with vibrant orange flowers in late
summer. Give it good moisture, shade at its feet and something to climb and it will reward you all summer ... and
feed you as well. Frost hardy in USDA zone 9.
$11.00
$11.00
Tropaeolaceae
* Tulbaghia simmleri (fragrans) 'Alba'
Grassy, garlic-scented leaves on this onion relative and, in spring and occasionally beyond, clusters of white
flowers, very fragrant especially in the evening. Prefers rich, well-drained soil and moisture in the summer with
protection from soaking wetness in winter. Containers work well. Foliage succumbs in the low 20s F. Bulb
hardy in USDA zone 8.
Amaryllidaceae
Umbellularia californica - dwarf form SBH 7188
A Cistus introduction. Another dwarf Oregon myrtle (or dwarf California bay), this one collected above the
north fork of the Smith River just west of Oregon's kalmiopsis wilderness, each plant remaining under 4 ft in
height. Another opportunity to have this wonderful species in the garden. Very good dense shrub, the evergreen
leaves emerging bronze and aging to deep green. Small clusters of brush-like, yellow flowers produce shiny,
green, nearly 1" “avocados” in autumn. Aromatic leaves can be used as seasoning (they are related to the
Grecian Laurus nobilis). Should be an iconic shrub for the West Coast. Drought tolerant for sun or part shade.
Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 5, at least.
$15.00
Lauraceae
Umbellularia californica - dwarf form SBH 7204 dwarf oregon myrtle
A Cistus introduction. Dwarf Oregon myrtle (or dwarf California bay if living south of 42 degrees north). A
normally stately tree in the avocado family inhabiting western Oregon and coastal California, these Siskiyou
endemic forms reach only 6-8 ft and remain a tight gumdrop shape for may years. This is an opportunity to have
this wonderful species and yet not have it be the only plant in your garden. Very good dense shrub, the evergreen
leaves emerging bronze and aging to deep green. Small clusters of brush-like, yellow flowers produce shiny,
green, nearly 1" “avocados” in autumn. Aromatic leaves can be used as seasoning (they are related to the
Grecian Laurus nobilis). Should be an iconic shrub for the West Coast. Drought tolerant for sun or part shade.
Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 5, at least.
$15.00
Lauraceae
Spring 2010 Mail Order Catalog (* = new to mail order list)