Blackfoot Daisy-(HxW: 18”x18”) Full sun. Texas NATIVE. Plant 12-18” apart. High heat tolerance and low water requirements. Good drainage is essential. Great choice for poor soil. Blooms spring-fall.
Catmint Walker’s Low (HxW 18” X 18”) Full sun to part shade. Can benefit from part shade during hottest part of summer. Thrives in well-draining, dry soil. Drought tolerant once established. Will die back in winter and return from the ground in spring. Spreading growth habit.
Coneflower – (HxW 18-24” x 12-16”) Full sun. Texas NATIVE. Well-drained soil with modest amounts of compost or other organic soil amendments. Good air circulation prevents powdery mildew. Drought tolerant once established. Will die back in winter and return from the ground in spring. Makes great cut flowers. Leave seed heads in the winter for the birds. Clumping growth habit.
Coreopsis ‘Uptick Gold & Bronze’ – (HxW: 12-18” x 18-24”) Full sun. Texas NATIVE. Average water needs. Prefers evenly moist soil but no standing water. Deadheading promotes continual blooms.
Four Nerve Daisy – (HxW: 6-12” x 8”) Full sun. Texas NATIVE. Can tolerate some afternoon shade, Prefers soil slightly dry and needs excellent drainage. Thrives in poor soil.
Gaura (HxW: 18-24” X 12”) Full sun. Texas NATIVE. Water sparingly. Tolerates heat and drought. Prefers well drained soil. Will die back in winter and return from the ground in spring. Grows a very long taproot which is great for drought tolerance but try not to transplant them once they are established in your landscape. Upright growth habit.
Gregg’s Mist Flower- (HxW: 18” x 30”) Sun to part shade. Texas NATIVE. Plant 2-3’ apart in well-drained soil. Grows extensive root system. Dies back in winter; comes back from rhizomes. Queen butterflies use the nectar to attract mates and protect eggs from predators.
Ice Plant– (HxW: 3” x 18-24”) Full sun. Low water needs (water more often in summer). Likes well-drained soil. Plant 15-18” apart. May go dormant with brown woody stems in winter. Don’t pull up; it will come back as the soil warms. Great for rock gardens, border edges or containers.
Lantana ‘New Gold’ & Trailing Lavender – (HxW: 2-3’ x 2-3’) Full Sun. Texas Superstar®. Can act as a perennial in our area. Can survive “normal” winters. Extra protection required if extreme temp drops. Prefers well-drained soil. Water deeply to establish a root system during the first season. Drought tolerant once established. Space 3-5’ apart as ground cover. Dies back to the ground in winter. Prune to the ground. New growth occurs late spring when soil has warmed. Mounding habit. Non-invasive, sterile hybrid.
Mexican Bush Sage– (HxW: 3-4’ x 3-4’) Full sun. Texas NATIVE. Texas Superstar®. Tolerates drought once established but does best with regular moisture in well-drained soil. Winter hardy Zones 8-10. Mulch well before the first frost and add extra protection if extreme winter temperatures are expected.
Pincushion– (HxW: 12-18” x 15”) Full sun. Prefers well-drained soil, rich in organic matter/compost. Drought tolerant once established. Clumping growth habit, easily divided.
Plumbago– (HxW: 3-5’ x 4-5’) Full sun. Texas Superstar®. Prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly. Drought tolerant once established. Tender perennial. Heavily mulch and protect during winter. If winters are extreme, Plumbago does well in containers if brought indoors during freezing weather.
Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ Black-eyed Susan– (HxW: 2’ x 2-3’) Full sun. Texas NATIVE. Plant 18-30” apart in well-drained soil. Will die back in winter and return from the ground in spring. Stems can be cut back or left as protection and food for wildlife in winter. Disease and drought resistant. Deadhead to encourage reblooming.
Ruellia ‘Katie’ Dwarf Mexican Petunia – (HxW: 8” x 12”) Full sun. Plant 12” apart. Tolerates wet or dry soil, but flowers best with occasional fertilizing. Will stay green in light frosts but dies back in heavy freeze until spring warmth. Spreads quickly by self-seeding and rhizomes.
Salvia Greggii (Autumn Sage)– (HxW:2-3’ x 2 x3’) Full sun. Texas NATIVE. Plant 18-24” apart in well-drained soil. Allow to dry between watering except in extreme heat. Likes high nitrogen fertilizer. Trim to thicken. Beginning the 2nd year trim back plants by 1/2 in early February and 1/3 in August. Hummingbirds and butterflies love them.
Saliva ‘Black and Blue’– (HxW: 3-4’ x 3-4’) Full sun. Plant in evenly moist, well-drained soils. Prefers organically rich soil. Cut back stems or deadhead to encourage additional bloom. Will die back in winter and regrow from the ground. Spreading growth habitat.
Salvia Henry Duelberg- (HxW: 3’ x 3’) Full sun. Texas NATIVE. Texas Superstar®. Plant 24” apart in well-drained soil. Doesn’t like wet feet. Drought and sun tolerant. Will die back in winter. Grows taller than most other salvias and is known for its resilience.
Salvia ‘Mystic Spires Blue’- (HxW: 18-30” x 24-30”) Full sun. Texas Superstar®. Plant in well drained soils. Heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established. Avoid excessive water and fertilization. Dies back in winter and returns when the ground warms. Refrain from pruning to the ground until established.
Sedum Lemon Ball– (HxW: 6” x 12-15”) Full sun. Plant 12” apart in well-drained soil. Does not like wet feet. Great on berms and retaining walls. Dies back in winter and returns when the ground warms. Bright yellow-green color.
Skullcap– (HxW: 8” x 1.5’) Full sun. Texas Adapted. Grows best in dry to medium, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Do not overwater.
Texas Primrose – (HxW: 1’ x 2-3’). Full sun. Texas NATIVE. Very heat tolerant. Water deeply but infrequently-allow soil to dry out between watering. Needs good drainage. Low maintenance and drought tolerant.
Texas Rock Rose Pavonia– (HxW: 3’ x 3’) Full sun. Texas NATIVE. Texas Superstar®. Heat and drought tolerant once established. Does well in a variety of different soils. Prefers well drained soil. Goes dormant in winter and can be pruned back to 6-8” each season prior to active growth.
Turk’s Cap Red– (HxW: 2-9’x 3-5’) Full sun to shade. Texas NATIVE. Blooms heavily and grows vigorously in full sun. Heat and drought tolerant once established.