Lamium
See Accent Plant Section.
Lantana
See Lantana Section.
Lobelia
Periwinkle Blue
L. hybrida
Flowers: Intense blue-purple with large white centers all Summer
Plant type: Full, semi-trailing; more succulent than most lobelias
Finish container: 4 to 6-in. (10 to 15-cm) pots, 8 to 10-in. (20 to 25-cm) hanging baskets
Best used for: Combination plantings in baskets and containers
Comments: Semi-trailing habit allows for close bench spacing, yet produces a beautiful cascading effect in baskets and containers; thrives in full sun, will tolerate some shade. P.P.A.F.
L. richardii
Flowers: Lighter blue than 'Blue Star'
L. richardii Azure
Flowers: Dark azure blue
L. richardii Blue Star
Flowers: Blue
L. richardii White Star
Flowers: Snow white
Lotus Vine
See Accent Plant Section.
Lysimachia
Exposure: 
Flowers: Yellow-gold flowers in Spring
Plant type: Trailing
Finish container: 4 to 6-in. (10 to 15-cm) pots, baskets
Best used for: Baskets, pots and bedding
Aurea
L. nummularia, Golden Creeping Jenny
Foliage: Golden yellow, rounded, heart-shaped
Best used for: Vigorous, 2-in. (5-cm) tall plants make an excellent groundcover
Golden Globe
L. procumbens
Foliage: Bronzed dark green
Golden Splash
L. procumbens
Foliage: Green and yellow variegated
Goldilocks
L. nummularia, Creeping Jenny
Foliage: Small, rounded, gold-green foliage with golden stems - the gold color intensifies as light increases
Comments: Fast-growing plants perform best in the cooler conditions of Spring and Fall; thick, low-growing plants also make a nice groundcover
L. procumbens
Foliage: Solid green
Variegated
L. congestifolia
Foliage: Light green with subtle yellow and red accents
Marguerite Daisy
See Daisy.
Mentha
See Accent Plant Section.
Mimulus
M. aurantiacus hybrid
Jelly Bean Series
Exposure: 
Flowers: Vivid colors on large, tubular-shaped blooms in late Summer and Fall
Plant type: Upright
Finish container: 4-in. (10-cm) pots, gallon containers
Best used for: Patio containers, landscapes
Comments: Thrives in heat and humidity; tolerates most conditions
Series colors:
Apricot
White
Yellow
Nemesia
Nemesia x hybrida
Sachet Series
Exposure:
Flowers: Fragrant and showy, trumpet-shaped blooms all Summer
Plant type: Compact
Finish container: 4 to 6-in. (10 to 15-cm) pots
Best used for: Well-suited to containers, baskets and borders
Comments: Excellent for early Spring sales
Series colors:
Blueberry
Lavender
Peach
Vanilla
Nierembergia
N. gracilis
Exposure:
Flowers: Small, cup-shaped; yellow throats
Foliage: Green, finely cut
Plant type: Upright to 8 in. (20 cm)
Finish container: 4 to 6-in. (10 to 15-cm) pots
Best used for: Bedding, baskets
Colors available:
Blue
White
Osteospermum
(Sunscape Daisy)
Exposure:
Flowers: Large, 2 to 3-in. (5 to 7-cm), daisylike blooms in a variety of forms
Best used for: Large containers and baskets; garden borders
Comments: An outstanding crop for low-energy, low-cost production. Early-to-color plants are perfect for early Spring sales.
Cape Daisy Series
O. ecklonis
Finish container: Gallon containers, 10-in. (25-cm) baskets
Plant type: Upright, vigorous, mounded
Comments: Big, showy, vigorous plants perform well in cool, sunny conditions; flowers open in the morning, close in late afternoon/early evening
Series colors:
Bamba. Dark rose.
Beira. White.
Dondo. Medium pink.
Durban. Cream with blue eye.
Kalanga. Medium lavender.
Lusaka. Very large purple with blue eye.
NEW! Nasinga Cream. Creamy white spoon type.
Nasinga Purple. Purple spoon type; compact and well-branched.
Nasinga White. White spoon type; compact and well-branched.
NEW! Orania Peach. Apricot.
Volta. Very large, pink and white bicolor blooms with wine accents, blue centers.
Zimba. White with yellow eye.
Zulu. Yellow with yellow eye.
Side Series
O. fruticosum
Plant type: Compact, upright
Finish container: 4-in. (10-cm) production; finish in 6-in. (15-cm) pots, gallons and 10-in. (25-cm) baskets
Comments: More compact with earlier, smaller flowers than other types; blooms stay open at night
Series colors:
Brightside. Rounded, clear white, thick-petalled.
Highside. Rose/white bicolor.
NEW! Riverside. Soft yellow.
Seaside. Pink/white bicolor.
Wildside. Purple.
Sunny Series
O. ecklonis
Plant type: Upright
Finish container: 6-in. (15-cm) pots, gallon containers, 8-in. (20-cm) baskets
Comments: Large-flowered series performs best in cooler conditions; nice with pansies, snapdragons.
Series colors:
Ingrid. Intense dark purple with blue center.
Silvia. Light pink and white bicolor with blue center.
Sonja. Lavender-pink, spoon-type blooms with blue center.
Oxalis
O. siliquosa
Sunset Velvet
Exposure: 
Flowers: 1/2-in. (1-cm), bell-shaped, yellow
Foliage: Copper-maroon leaves on succulent red stems
Plant type: Mounded and semi-trailing; grows to 6 to 8-in. (15 to 20-cm) tall
Finish container: 4-in. (10-cm) pots, 10-in. (25-cm) hanging baskets
Best used for: Excellent accent plant in “combo” containers and baskets
Comments: A standout variety! The copper color of the leaves intensifies in cooler temperatures (55 to 65°F/13 to 18°C)
