Common name: Snapdragon
Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus

This annual will grow 1'-3' tall and has dark green leaves accented by red, orange, yellow, pink, and white flowers.

Common name: Saratoga Sweet Bay
Botanical name: Laurus nobilis 'Saratoga'

Laurus nobilis is an evergreen shrub or tree. It grows slowly to 12'-40' tall and wide. The leaves are long and dark green. Clusters of small yellow spring flowers are followed by black or dark purple, .5"-1" long fruit. Leaves may be used in cooking. 'Saratoga' variety is resistant to psyllid, a pest.

Common name: Bougainvillea, La Jolla
Botanical name: Bougainvillea 'La Jolla'

'La Jolla' is a beautiful, reliable shrub that quickly reaches 4'-5' tall and wide. Foliage is dark green and evergreen. Bracts are red, with small white flowers (however most people assume the bracts are the flowers). The flamboyant red is seen from spring through fall. It does best in full sun. It is drought tolerant once it's established. This plant tolerates coastal conditions as well as heat in warmer inland valleys. It is used as ground cover or to cover a hillside.