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Tellima grandiflora  fringe cup
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Tellima grandiflora

fringe cup

A rich looking evergreen perennial of the saxifrage family, it is a low mounding plant 12 inches high, 1 1/2 foot spread with flower stalks to 2 feet. Above the last stem leaf comes a procession of charming flowers of pale cream fading to rust. Sun or part shade in damp soil. Easy to naturalize. Bay Area native.

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Teucrium cossonii

Majorcan teucrium

Low growing, evergreen groundcover 6 inches high, 3 foot spread. It is covered with lavender flowers in summer. Best in full sun, prefers rocky, poor soils and is quite drought resistant. Hardy to 10°F. Good on dry banks, popular with bees.
Thalictrum occidentale  meadow rue
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Thalictrum occidentale

meadow rue

With delicate foliage like a columbine, this perennial grows 2 to 3 feet round, spreading slowly. It has graceful panicles of pale green flowers with purple stamens on male plants, green pistils on the females. It can be grown in full sun near the coast, part shade anywhere. Some summer water will lengthen its season.
Thymus  serpyllum 'Minus"  elfin thyme
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Thymus serpyllum 'Minus"

elfin thyme

Low, tight, evergreen thyme 1 inch high and slowly spreading, sometimes forms hummocks. Tiny lavender pink flowers in summer. It can be grown in full sun or light shade but needs good drainage and not too much water. Quite deer resistant. Excellent in rock gardens, containers, between stepping stones.
thymus lanuginosus  wooly thyme
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thymus lanuginosus

wooly thyme

This form of creeping thyme gets its name from its fuzzy gray leaves.  It makes a tight mat 2 to 3 inches high, spreading or trailing 2 to 3 feet. Full sun or light shade, tiny pink flowers in summer. Quite drought and deer resistant. It is good between stepping stones or spilling over walls.

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Thymus vulgaris

common thyme

Also known as English Thyme, it is a shrubby perennial growing 6 to 12 inches round with tiny lilac flowers in summer. Full sun, prefers poor soil and low water. Good as a low edging for flower or herb garden, in containers. Use fresh or dried.  Edible.

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Thymus vulgaris Argenteus

silver thyme

A shrubby perennial growing 6 to 12 inches round with tiny lilac flowers in summer. This selection is known for its silver foliage and neat appearance. Full sun, prefers poor soil and low water.  Good as low edging for flower or herb garden, in containers. Use fresh or dried. Edible.
Trifolium wormskioldii  Wormskiold's clover
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Trifolium wormskioldii

Wormskiold's clover

This native clover forms a low, creeping mat that can handle occasional foot traffic. Found in wet prairies, it will grow with average water in sun near the coast, light shade anywhere. Showy purple flower heads in early summer that attract bees. Clover is a nitrogen fixer and makes a good ground cover. Bay Area native.

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Tulbaghia violacea

society garlic

Very slender leaves to 1 foot long forming a clump 1 to 2 feet round. Showy umbels of 8 to 20 dark lilac 3/4 inch flowers appear in spring, summer. It can be grown in full sun or part shade with moderate water. Good low front border, in containers. Onion smell when cut.
Tulbaghia violacea Silver Lace variegated society garlic
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Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace'

variegated society garlic

Very slender leaves to 1 foot long forming a clump 1 to 2 feet round.  Showy umbels of 8 to 20 rose lavender 3/4 inch flowers appear in spring, summer.  It can be grown in full sun or part shade with moderate water. Good in rock gardens, containers. Garlic flavored flowers can be used in salads.
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