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Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2
Saturday March 9, 2013
Spring Plant Sale Catalog
• Perennials • Tomatoes • Peppers • Herbs
8 a.m. Perennial plant preview
Heidi Sheesley,
Owner TreeSearch Farms
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Plant Sale
If it’s sold at our sale, it grows in our area.
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• American Begonia Society • Space City Hibiscus Chapter
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
3033 Bear Creek Drive
Houston, Texas 77084
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Welcome to the
2013 Spring Perennial and
Tomato, Pepper, Herb
Plant Sale
The 2013 Spring Perennial Sale is hosted by the Harris
County Master Gardener Association (HCMGA) at
Precinct 2. Master Gardeners are certified by and
volunteer for the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, a
member of the Texas A&M System.
The Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 are a satellite group of
Master Gardeners who meet and volunteer in southeast
Harris County. Our mission is to assist AgriLife Extension
in bringing relevant, research-based information in horticulture to the public.
We practice and teach safe and responsible gardening
practices, landscaping, fruit and vegetable culture at the
Genoa Friendship demonstration and donation gardens
located at the Precinct 2 Road Camp at 1202 Genoa Red
Bluff Rd.
The gardens include a 6000 square foot vegetable garden,
a fruit orchard, a berry patch and an herb garden. The
produce from this garden is donated to local food banks
where it is used to provide healthy meals for those in
need. We also have various other ornamental gardens
including a butterfly garden, desert garden, perennial
garden that utilizes Earth-Kind plants and practices. The
gardens are open to the public the 3rd Monday of each
month.
Proceeds from this sale help us maintain the gardens and
allow us to offer educational programs in our community.
Master Gardeners are available to answer your gardening
questions.
For questions after the sale or information on future
Master Gardener classes, please call our hotline at 281855-5600 or visit our Web site at:
http://hcmga.tamu.edu/
Table of Contents
Perennials
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Bulbs/Lilies
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Herbs
Tomatoes
Peppers
Fruit Trees
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Perennials
Plant availability may differ on day of sale.
Candy Corn Abutilon (Abutilon megapotanicum)
Red and yellow, lantern-like flowers bob & dance on the
elegant, arching stems of this unusual abutilon throughout
the summer & fall. Left alone, it eventually grows into a
3’x 3’ sprawling mound of color, but it’s spectacular
trained in a 3’- 4’ “tree” form where the flowers can really
show off! It can also be trained as a short climber, makes
beautiful hanging baskets, works well in a pot or trained
on supports in the garden. Responds well to pruning for a
lush, fuller look. Full sun or light shade. Prefers a moist,
well-drained soil. Hummingbirds!
Magic Lantern Abutilon (Abutilon sp. ‘Magic Lantern’)
This is one non-stop blooming, tall, shrubby perennial or
small “tree”. It’s basically evergreen in most Houston
winters with maple-like foliage & is covered with 2”
bright orange, Chinese lantern-like flowers from spring
through fall. It responds well to pruning if one wants to
keep it as a large shrub, but is more spectacular trained as
a multi-trunked “tree”. Averages 6’ tall & prefers full sun
but will bloom in light shade. Tough & easy care.
Hummingbirds!
Firetail Chenille (Acalypha pendula)
An attractive and unusual groundcover for partial shade
that slowly carpets the ground and is almost constantly
covered with 3”– 5” long crimson flower tassels.
Evergreen in most winters. Partial shade, moist, welldrained soil.
Orange Fiesta Aloe (Aloe sp.’Orange Fiesta’)
A beautiful landscape Aloe! The leaves are larger than
Aloe Vera and are apple green and markedly dappled with
lighter spots. Tall spikes of dazzling, long-lived redorange flowers emerge from the central rosette. These
tubular flowers hang like little bells and are a favorite of
hummingbirds. Full sun to part shade. Well-drained
soils.
Climbing Carolina Aster (Ampelaster carolinianus)
A true climbing aster, native to South Carolina. Has a
spectacular display of blue aster flowers for almost two
months starting in September. A tough, outstanding vine,
reaching 12’ or more. It does not freeze back, but it is
deciduous. It’s a cloud of blue on fences or arbors, and
looks wonderful entwined with pink climbing roses. Sun
to part shade. Grows well in wet ground & bogs.
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Texas Greeneyes (Berlandiera texana)
This rugged, native perennial is a thing of beauty when in
full bloom. The flowers are sunny yellow “daisies” with
bright, Irish-green centers. The plants never back off
blooming during the intense heat and drought of summer.
Averages 3’ x 2’. Full sun. Moist, well-drained soils.
Hummingbirds & Butterflies!
Blue Chip Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii ‘Blue Chip’)
An exciting new “miniature” Buddleia that averages 2’ tall
and wide. It continuously blooms through the summer &
fall covered with short spikes of lavender-blue fragrant
flowers. This fabulous butterfly attractor is beautiful used
in borders, containers, as a tall “ground cover”, and also as
a great cut flower. It’s tough, can tolerate heat, drought,
cold, and is deer resistant! Full sun, moist, well-drained
soil.
Dubonnet Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii ‘Dubonnet’)
A spectacular Buddleia for color, fragrance, and
butterflies. ‘Dubonnet’ has spikes of striking blue flowers
that provide a sea of color throughout spring, summer &
fall. Average 4’- 6’ tall. Sun or part shade. Moist, welldrained soil.
Georgia Savory (Calamintha georgiana)
A small, compact, evergreen shrub with wonderfully
scented, tiny, glossy, dark green foliage. It is covered
with attractive, small pink flowers in late summer and
fall. For all its wonderful attributes, the Southeastern
U.S. native is also very drought tolerant and it attracts
hummingbirds & butterflies! Grows in full sun or light
shade in well-drained soils. Extremely cold tolerant as
well.
Dwarf Fairy Duster (Calliandra emarginata)
This beautiful root hardy shrub is great for both garden &
containers. Growing to about 2’– 3’ tall, Dwarf Fairy
Duster is covered with red “powderpuff” flowers that are
attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies & bees. This
shrub is spectacular in bloom. It has a very tropical look,
but this is a very tough little shrub. Calliandras are known
for having very low amounts of airborne pollen. Sun or
light shade.
Winecup (Callirhoe involucrata)
A native Texas perennial with evergreen rosettes in winter
&long prostrate stems (forming a lush mat of textured
foliage) absolutely covered with 2” poppy-like wine-red
flowers March thru April. It grows during the winter &
rests in the summer, so it’s happiest with winter sun
&light shade in the summer. Tough once established.
Dwf. Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa ‘Nana’)
An evergreen ground cover that is known for its attractive
foliage, flowers and fruits. This spreading plant will reach
a height of only 12" - 18". It has a dense habit which
makes it a wonderful subject for borders, containers, and
mass plantings where a groundcover with substance is
desired. Plant on 2' centers for a full effect. White, starshaped, 2" wide flowers appear in spring. They are
sweetly fragrant (similar to orange blossoms), especially
at night. The flowers are solitary, have overlapping petals
and are normally well dispersed throughout the plant.
Highly ornamental, bright red fruits follow the flowers.
Fruits are 2" long, plum-shaped berries that taste a bit like
a sweet cranberry. They are occasionally used for jellies
and preserves. ‘Dwarf Natal Plum’ blooms almost yearround, with flowers and fruit often present at the same
time. Prefers full sun but will tolerate a bit of partial
shade. Requires well-drained soils. Salt tolerant - a good
coastal selection.
Desert Cassia (Cassia artemisioides)
Talk about drought tolerant!
Desert cassia, once
established, pretty much abhors water! This fast growing
evergreen shrub loves full sun and tolerates extreme heat.
Reaching 6’x 6’, it blooms lightly scented yellow flowers
from January to April. Finely textured foliage is the
reason for its other nickname: ‘Threadleaf Cassia’. Hardy
down to 20 degrees.
Brazilian Buttonbush (Centratherum intermedium)
The foliage of this tender perennial has a pineapple
fragrance and is sometimes called Pineapple Sangria. It
grows densely, creating a perfect backdrop for the nonstop show of 1” lavender-blue, fluffy, thistle-like blooms.
It grows 1’ – 2’ tall and will spread 2’ – 4’ with a
cascading habit. Easy to grow and pest-free. Well-drained
soil. Drought tolerant and heat-loving. Tender in severe
winters, but may reseed. Butterflies!
Night Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum)
No fragrance garden should be without ‘Night Blooming
Jasmine’. Its fragrance fills the evening air with heavenly,
tropical sweetness.
It has an informal habit –
freestanding, but with long, vine-like stems. Small
clusters of tubular, white flowers appear at the leaf axils
all along the stems. The flowers are attractive but not
showy. They are followed by shiny, bright white, fleshy
berries. Averages 4’ x 4’ in cultivation, but may grow
larger if it is especially happy. Full sun to filtered sun.
Root hardy in severe winters. Moist, well-drained soils.
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Pink Country Girl Aster (Chrysanthemum ‘Country
Girl’)
A tough garden chrysanthemum that takes our heat &
humidity. Slowly colonizes a corner of the garden and
explodes with 2”- 3” pale pink Shasta Daisy-like flowers
in the fall. It averages 18”-24” tall when in bloom. Full
sun or part shade. Moist, well-drained soil. Butterflies!
First Love Dianthus (Dianthus barbatus ‘First Love’)
One of the finest, heat tolerant, long lived, super blooming
dianthus on the market!!! ‘First Love’ blooms practically
12 months of the year, producing 12”- 18” stalks topped
with clusters of white, light pink, & dark pink frilly
flowers. Light shade or sun. It’s happiest with a little
afternoon shade in the summer. Moist, well-drained soil.
Telstar Crimson Dianthus (Dianthus ‘Telstar Crimson’)
A showy, long season bloomer that is a hybrid of Sweet
William (Dianthus barbatus) and Dianthus chinensus. In a
mild winter, it will bloom all year long. Shear back spent
flower stems to encourage more blooms. 8”- 10”tall –
perfect for mixed borders, edging or containers. Mildly
fragrant – deep red color. Butterflies love it!
Crested Leaf Leopard Plant (Farfugium japonicum
‘Cristata’)
Wild, wonderful foliage on this low mounding, evergreen
perennial! It forms rounded 20”x 24” mound of crested,
frilled fans of grey-green foliage rimmed with pink
highlights and is topped with 24” stalks of yellow daisylike flowers in the fall. It adds great texture and color do a
shade garden during the fall holiday season. Shade and a
moist, well-drained soil. Contrasted beautifully with ferns
and other fine-textured plants in a shade garden.
Butterflies! (Formally: Ligularia tussilaginea ‘Cristata’).
Heartleaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus cardiophyllus)
A unique & absolutely delightful hibiscus native to South
Texas and Mexico. This small, drought-tolerant 2’–3’
hibiscus has wonderful, velvety soft, heart-shaped leaves
& is a non-stop bloomer with gorgeous 2” rich coral-red
flowers from mid-spring to the first freeze. It must have
good drainage and full sun. Butterflies!!
Yellow Tree Hibiscus (Hibiscus hamabo)
A beautiful & unique hibiscus “tree” that grows about 10’12’ tall & 10’- 12’ wide. This hardy, deciduous large
shrub or small tree has attractive, somewhat rounded
leaves with a silver backing & is covered with 3”-4”
bright sulphur-yellow flowers with a maroon center in
summer. In the fall, this plant becomes a blaze of color, a
yellow-red-orange show stopper. It likes full sun & a
well-drained soil.
Angelita Daisy (Hymenoxis scaposa)
Native evergreen perennial from the Hill Country. Low
mounding plants that bloom yellow flowers almost all
year! Thrives in the hottest sun. Absolutely beautiful in
mass plantings. Must have excellent drainage.
Purple Iochroma (Iochroma cyaneum)
A striking upright, vase-shaped shrub that is covered with
tubular purple flowers spring through fall. Averages 4-6’.
Full sun. Hummingbirds!
Purple Lady Iresine (Iresine herbstii)
Tender upright-growing plants, grown for attractive leaf
color, leaves 1”-2.5” long. Good in containers or beds. For
improved leaf coloring, grow in full sun, with welldrained, moisture-retentive soil. In tropical and subtropical regions,grow outdoors all year. The inconspicuous
flower spikes are of little ornamental value themselves.
Lemon Sorbet Shrimp Plant (Justicia sp. ‘Lemon
Sorbet’)
A shrimp plant with a delicious color! It produces 4” – 6”
shrimp-shaped spikes of overlapping pastel lemon-yellow
bracts with white tubular flowers on a 3’ mound of soft,
apple-green leaves. This tough attractive plant is an
extremely long bloomer, root hardy in the Houston/Gulf
Coast area & responds well to pruning. Grows in sun or
light shade & moist, well-drained soil. Hummingbirds!!!
Orange Shrimp Plant (Justicia fulvicoma)
Native to Mexico, this wonderful hummingbird attractor
forms a 3’ mound of soft, apple-green leaves & produces
3” spikes of overlapping plum-red bracts with bright
orange flowers. These spikes eventually lengthen to 6”- 7”
& resemble large red shrimp. Responds well to pruning, is
root hardy, grows in sun or light shade, & a moist, welldrained soil. Hummingbirds!
Orange Flame Shrimp Plant (Justicia sp.‘Orange
Flame’)
This is a knockout plant! Glossy foliage with striking
large clusters of bright orange flowers that shoot up like
large flames. It seems to bloom all the time. Averages 3’ x
3’. Prefers partial shade. Hummingbirds!
Variegated Red Shrimp Plant (Justicia sp. variegata)
Native to Mexico, this wonderful hummingbird attractor
forms a 3’ mound of soft, apple-green leaves with subtle
variegation. Produces 3” spikes of overlapping plum-red
bracts with bright red & cream flowers.Spikes eventually
lengthen to 6”- 7” & resemble large red shrimp. This is the
MOST floriferous of the shrimp plants. Responds well to
pruning, is root hardy, grows in sun or light shade, & a
moist, well-drained soil. Hummingbirds!
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Silver Mound Lantana (Lantana camara ‘Silver
Mound’)
A fabulous perennial for any sunny garden! Tough low
mounding, colorful & drought tolerant once established.
‘Silver Mound’ is a bright creamy-white. It looks
beautiful planted with ‘New Gold’ because they have the
same growth habit as 18”-14” mounding plants. Sun.
Moist, well-drained. Butterflies!
White Trailing Lantana (Lantana montevidensis)
A trailing form of Lantana native to South and Central
Texas that will only get 12”- 15” in height with a 3’ – 6’
spread, making it a nice groundcover. It is lovely spilling
over a retaining wall, or out of a container, window box,
or hanging basket. The blooms are pure white. They
appear in masses from spring to fall. White Trailing
Lantana’s foliage will change to a red to purple color in
the colder months. Butterflies!
Imperial Purple Lantana (Lantana montevidensis
‘Imperial Purple’
Purple flowered, white eyed sport of purple trailing
lantana – a bit deeper purple in color. Designated a
Texas Superstar. Butterflies!
Mexican Lobelia (Lobelia laxiflora)
An attractive mounding perennial that has multiple
arching stems with glossy green linear foliage. This
spring bloomer produces red-orange, tubular flowers in
the spring.
The flowers are similar to those of
penstemons. It can get 2-1/2’ x 2-1/2’ and prefers full sun
to light shade. Hummingbirds!
Pam’s Pink Turk’s Cap (Malvaviscus hybrid ‘Pam’s
Pink’)
A new color of this perennial favorite. Greg Grant created
this one by crossing our Big Momma Turk’s Cap with the
native White Turk’s Cap. Tough, non-stop bloomer with
beautiful pink flowers all summer and into fall in heavy
bloom cycles. Will tolerate drought and periods of wet.
Blooms in sun or part shade. Hummingbirds!
Peter’s Purple Monarda (Monarda sp. ‘Peter’s Purple’)
Texas plantsman Greg Grant passed this plant along from
Peter Loos’ Nacogdoches garden.
This incredible
selection displays heads of bright purple tubular flowers
that bloom throughout the summer on upright stalks.
‘Peter’s Purple’ forms a 3’- 4’ clump and the leaves have
a minty-spicy fragrance. This variety is mildew resistant,
enjoys full sun and moist well-drained soils. Butterflies &
Hummingbirds!
Purple Prince Monarda (Monarda sp. ‘Purple Prince’)
Description not available at time of printing. Please see
sign located Row D.
Starry Eyes Neirembergia (Neirembergia gracilis)
Unique, normally evergreen perennial. Needle-like green
foliage and quarter sized white flowers with lavender
centers. Forms a tight mound approximately 10” tall.
Blooms spring through fall. Needs good drainage, full
sun.
Pink Surprise Shell Bush (Orthosiphon labiatus)
A fabulously fragrant 3’x 3’ perennial with mint-scented
leaves & an absolute profusion of pink salvia-like flowers
late spring to fall in heavy bloom cycles. Full sun or light
shade & responds well to pruning. Very unique and
unusual – but TOUGH! Hummingbirds and Butterflies!
White Cat’s Whiskers (Orthosiphon stamineus sp.
‘Alba’)
Super Showy! Normally root hardy perennial with
terminal white flowers in heavy bloom cycles spring to
fall. Responds well to pruning. Another Butterfly &
Hummingbird nectar plant! Part shade. 3’- 4’ tall.
Purple Cat’s Whiskers (Orthosiphon stamineus)
Super Showy! Normally root hardy perennial with
terminal lavender flowers in heavy bloom cycles spring to
fall. Responds well to pruning. Another Butterfly &
Hummingbird nectar plant! Part shade. 3’- 4’ tall.
Incense Passion Flower (Passiflora x Incense)
The longest blooming, easiest growing, & most fragrant of
the root hardy passionvines! A hybrid that is one of the
hardiest of all the passionflowers. This vigorous vine
produces 3”- 4” exotic looking, royal purple flowers with
an absolutely heavenly fragrance late spring, summer, &
fall in heavy cycles. It will grow almost anywhere & is
one of the best host plants for the Gulf Fritillary Butterfly.
A must for butterflies!
Pura Vida Purple Passion Vine (Passiflora hybrid ‘Pura
Vida’)
Deep crimson flowers with recurving petals and a
distinctive purple and white-tipped corona. Flowers all
year. Passion vines are easy to grow and will tolerate a
wide range of conditions. Sun or light shade and
preferably a moist, well-drained soil. Host plant for Gulf
Fritillary Butterflies.
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Peruvian Pavonia (Pavonia peruviensis) - An
outstanding sun loving, drought tolerant, evergreen
mounding perennial that’s constantly blooming 2” light
pink flowers with a red eye spring to fall. Attractive, dark
glossy green, small arrow shaped foliage. Forms a 3’-4’
mound. Sun. Responds well to pruning. Tolerates most
soils.
Gulf Coast Penstemon (Penstemon tenuis)
A native evergreen perennial with 3’ flower stalks covered
with tubular lavender flowers for 4 to 5 weeks in spring.
This penstemon is native to the Houston area & forms a
lush dark green mound of foliage all winter. Sun, part
shade. Clumps out & reseeds. Hummingbirds!
‘Forest Frost’ Prairie Phlox (Phlox pilosa ‘Forest
Frost’)
Introduced by Peter Loos, this extraordinary native,
evergreen, pure-white form of Phlox pilosa has
wonderfully textured needle-like green foliage. Forms a
beautiful carpet of showy clustered white, fragrant, starshaped flowers each spring. Beautiful when planted in
drifts. Averages 6”- 8” tall in bloom. Thrives in moist,
fertile soil in light shade. Butterflies!
Prairie Phlox (Phlox pilosa)
Sometimes called “Downy Phlox”, this native, springblooming perennial has narrow green foliage and fine
white hairs on the stems. Forms a carpet of showy
clusters of pink star-shaped flowers that have a mild,
pleasant fragrance. Beautiful when planted in drifts.
Averages 12” tall. Thrives in moist, fertile soil and full or
part sun. Blooms after Forest Frost Phlox. Butterflies!
Correll’s Native Pink Obedient Plant (Physostegia
correlii)
One of the few perennials that like moisture and can
tolerate fairly wet conditions. These summer bloomers
produce handsome spikes of lavender-pink snapdragonshaped flowers on 2’– 3’ stalks. They will colonize an
area if they are happy.
Sun or light shade.
Hummingbirds!
Purple Plectranthus (Plectranthus sp.)
Outstanding panicles of salvia-like lavenda=er-blue
flowers against dark green foliage with dark purple
undersides. Forms a 2’ – 3’ lush mound. Normally a
tender perennial. Gorgeous accent in any garden or
container. Blooms spring through fall in heavy cycles.
Sun to light shade. Hummingbirds.
White Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata ‘Alba’)
Tender perennial that loves heat & doesn’t mind our long,
humid summers. Reasonably drought tolerant. Disease,
pest and deer-resistant. Blooms sun to light shade.
Responds well to pruning. Native of South Africa, but is
well adapted to South Texas conditions. Butterflies!
Desert Trumpet Vine (Podranea ricasoliana)
Fast growing, root hardy vine that is evergreen in mild
climates. Grows to 20’ high. Covered with 3” open,
trumpet-shaped pink flowers, veined in red, late summer
and fall. Blooms in loose clusters at the ends of new
growth.
It likes heat, full sun, good drainage.
Hummingbirds!
Peggy Martin Rose (Rosa sp. ‘Peggy Martin’)
This is the incredible rose that survived Hurricane Katrina,
continuing to live in the salt water flooded yard of Peggy
Martin in Plaquemines Parish, near New Orleans. Long
arching canes give this rose a graceful rambling form and
clusters of showy, bright pink flowers make it a stunning
accent in any garden. Covered with clusters of flowers
each spring from mid-March through May, it starts
blooming again in late summer and repeat blooms until a
frost slows it down in winter. Thornless and disease
resistant. Full sun. Moist, well drained soil. Cooperating
Growers are donating $1 of each purchase of the Peggy
Martin Rose to a fund managed by the Greater Houston
Community Foundation to restore parks, gardens, and
green space in New Orleans.
Giant Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia maxima)
A native evergreen perennial with large powder-blue
foliage. 7’- 8’ stalks topped with yellow ray flowers in
summer. Full sun. Grows in regular bed conditions or
bog conditions. Butterflies! Excellent cut flower.
Tri-Lobed Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia triloba)
A gorgeous native Black-eyed Susan that forms a bushy
clump of many 2”- 3’ upright stems topped with numerous
1-1/2” deep yellow, dark centered flowers all summer
long. It grows in full sun or light shade. Butterflies!
Pink Compact Salvia (Salvia coccinea compacta
‘Brenthurst’)
A beautiful, compact salvia for those with smaller
gardens. Grows to 24”. Stunning peachy pink, bi-colored
flowers that look ruffled or crimped. The bloom spikes
are showy, standing well above the foliage. The stems are
dark tinted and fragrant when brushed or disturbed.
Flowers over a long season from summer through fall.
Does well in containers as well as the landscape. Makes a
good cut flower since it has a long vase life. Prefers well-
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drained soil and full sun. Bees & Hummingbirds!
Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans)
A deliciously fragrant, super colorful, tough perennial
with an open, airy structure of soft fuzzy green leaves and
long terminal spikes of vivid red tubular flowers late
summer thru fall. The fragrance of the foliage smells of
pineapple! The leaves are used in fruit salads and teas,
and the flowers are great in desserts and salads. It
averages 3’– 4’ tall and grows in full sun or part shade in
moist, welll-drained soil. It responds well to pruning.
Hummingbirds and Butterflies!
Indigo Spires Salvia (Salvia hybrid ‘Indigo Spires’)
A large, 3’ – 4’ salvia that is almost constantly in bloom
with long, dark blue spikes of flowers. Responds well to
pruning – cutting it back occasionally makes an even
fuller plant with more blooms. Likes full sun and welldrained soil. Hummingbirds & butterflies!
Black & Blue Salvia (Salvia guaranitica ‘Black & Blue’ )
A perfect name! The flowers are an intense rich blue and
the calyx is almost black in color. Blooms profusely from
spring to frost. Grows 3’ tall and responds well to pruning.
Sun or part shade. Hummingbirds & Butterflies!
Dancing Flame Salvia (Salvia vanhouttei. ‘Dancing
Flame’)
This plant really lives up to the name - it is a riot of color!!
Bright, golden variegated leaves are topped with spikes of
brilliant tomato-red flowers in the fall. This is great used
in borders and along walkways, and is dynamite in mixed
containers with purples, yellows and oranges. Sun, but
appreciates afternoon shade.
Hummingbirds and
Butterflies!
Pink Van Houte Salvia (Salvia vanhouteii ‘Pink’ )
Extremely interesting, jumbo, shrimp-like buds open to
tubular magenta-fuchsia blooms that have fluted edges.
Attractive dark green leaves with dark maroon stems. 24”
- 36” tall and wide. Sun or part shade. Well-drained soil.
Hummingbirds & Butterflies!!
Bouncing Bet Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis)
Evergreen groundcover with clusters of fragrant, soft pink
1” phlox-like flowers in the summer. This herbaceous
perennial forms a dense 1' clump with flower stalks
approximately 2' tall when in bloom. Also known as
Soapwort, the plant will produce a soapy lather when
crushed - it was used as a cleaning agent by early settlers.
Deer resistant. Part sun or shade. Tolerates poor soils in
wet or dry conditions.
Red Fountains Skullcap (Scutellari sp.‘Red Fountains’)
Colorful, low mounding perennial with small glossy green
foliage covered with clusters of red tubular flowers
through late spring and summer. These skullcaps mound
or slightly ‘carpet’ an area and will gently cascade over
edges of raised beds. Average 8”-10” tall. Sun or light
shade. Moist, well drained soil.
Silver Fingers (Senecio ‘Kilimanjaro’)
A fabulous hardy succulent from South Africa. This eyecatching specimen is a good structural accent for any
garden. It is densely multi-branched with long silver-blue
“fingers”. Suitable for containers and in the landscape.
Averages 2’- 3’ but could reach 4’ if conditions are
favorable. Responds well to pruning and appreciates
regular watering, but do not waterlog! Full sun to part
shade. Well drained soil.
Suwannee Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium sp.
‘Suwannee’)
Found on the banks of the Suwannee River, this selection
produces clouds of 3/4” sky-blue flowers in early May.
Sisyrinchiums are not actually grasses, they’re part of the
iris family. Suwannee has a compact growth habit and the
dense, evergreen foliage grows to 8”. Fast-multiplying.
Shade or sun, able to take wet conditions.
Variegated Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum sp.)
This highly ornamental perennial is native to Madeira and
Brazil and dates to the 1600’s in cultivation. The foliage
is beautifully variegated yellow, cream and green. Tiny
white flowers appear in spring and are followed by round,
bright red fruits that resemble cherry tomatoes. The fruits
remain for a long time adding to its ornamental value. It
has a dense growth habit and a natural rounded form. Sun
to light shade. Moist, well-drained. Fruits NOT edible.
Golden Trumpet Tree (Tabebuia chrysotricha)
Beautiful, fast growing small to medium sized tree famous
for large showy clusters of deep yellow 3”-4” trumpet
shaped flowers in early spring before the foliage appears.
Palmate leaves are a handsome, dark, olive green.
Averages 15’-25’ tall. Ideal tree for patios, small yards
and street sides. Easy to grow, may require support and
training when young. Tolerant of many different soil
types, resist salt spray well, have no major pests. Once
established, can withstand drought, as well as short
periods of wet soil. Hardy to at least 24 degrees, prefer
full sun, & a well-drained soil. May need a dry period to
trigger blooming.
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Copper Canyon Daisy (Tagetes lemonii)
A medium sized, wonderfully textured, aromatic shrubby
perennial that explodes with bright, golden-yellow flowers
in the fall & sometimes in spring. 3’ tall by 4’ wide. Responds well to pruning. Full sun, light shade. Butterflies!
Homestead Verbena (Verbena canadensis)
A tough, low growing, spreading perennial that blooms
gorgeous, purple flowers fall, winter, spring and
sporadically in the summer. Likes full or partial sun.
Butterflies!
Pass-along Pink Verbena(Verbena sp. ‘Pass-along Pink’)
A tough, low growing, spreading perennial covered with
beautiful bubble-gum pink flowers borne in dense,
rounded clusters spring to fall. Profuse bloomer during
warm weather months. Sun. Butterflies!
Skeleton Leaf Golden Eye (Viguiera stenoloba)
Tough Texas native makes a mound of deep-yellow
daisies that stay in flower spring through late fall. Slender
evergreen needle-like leaves give it a delicate look but this
is an extremely drought tolerant perennial. Grows 2’-3’
tall, cut in half once a year to promote denser growth and
more flowers.
Full sun, needs good drainage.
Butterflies!!
New Zealand Rosemary (Westringia rosmariniformis)
Forms a striking mound of textural foliage. Compact
habit, grows 2’- 3’ with slender silver-gray leaves. Small
pale blue flowers in spring. Normally evergreen in
Houston. Responds well to pruning. Moist, well-drained
soil.
Bulbs/Lilies
Plant availability may differ on day of sale.
Purple Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla steriata)
A gorgeous terrestrial orchid that’s amazingly tough! The
attractive pleated foliage emerges in very early spring
followed by stems covered with 1”- 2” purplish-pink
orchids. They bloom for up to 6 weeks in March-April.
Bletillas thrive in a moist, humus-rich soil, but they also
will tolerate sunnier, drier locations. They bloom best
when crowded, and the best time to divide them is early
spring.
Stars & Stripes Crinum (Crinum sp. ‘Stars & Stripes’)
A fabulous Thad Howard cross that holds up under the
toughest heat & humidity. Clear white petals are marked
with a deep garnet center stripe. Flowers are held on
sturdy 24” stalks above glossy, tropical looking foliage.
Full sun.
Mystique Lily Hybrid (Hippeastrelia sp. ‘Mystique’)
This is a rare and beautiful bigeneric cross that displays a
nice mix of characteristics from both parents! Rich red
flowers are derived from the cinnabar coloring of
Sprekelia, but they have wider petals from their
Hippeastrum parent. Stately in the garden on strong stems
– good hybrid vigor. Well-drained beds. Will grow in
full sun but best with a little afternoon shade.
Spectacular cut flower!
Yellow Butterfly Amaryllis (Hipppeastrum evansiae)
A fairly rare amaryllis from the dry forests of Bolivia and
the eastern foothills of the Andes where its habitat is now
being used for agriculture. This is a rare color for Amaryllis in general. Pale lemon-yellow flowers with a green
throat are held on short stems, with each bulb often producing several flowering stems. Full sun to part shade,
well-drained beds of improved soil. This bulb has a place
in every collector’s garden.
San Antonio Rose Amaryllis (Hippeastrum x ‘San
Antonio’)
Clumping amaryllis with maroon-edged strap-like foliage.
Produces salmon-rose pink flowers with conspicuous
green throat. Prefers full to part sun. Grows to 15 inches.
Hardier than most amaryllis.
Snowflake (Leucojum aestivum)
This heirloom bulb positively thrives in the South. It’s
tiny, pure white, bell-shaped blooms have a subtle, sweet
fragrance and appear in drooping clusters of two to six in
late January or early February. They rise on twelve-inch
stems directly from the robust, clustered bulbs. The six
snowy petals are marked with unique thickened, green
spots at the tips. Tremendous bunches of lush green
leaves rise up from the round bulbs and their color sets off
the tiny sprays of white blooms quite nicely. Plant in
clumps for the best display – slowly colonize year after
year. A must for EVERY GARDEN!
Aztec Lily (Sprekelia formosissima)
This elegant cousin of Amaryllis looks like a red velvet
orchid! Native to Mexico and Guatemala this little beauty
is tougher than it looks. The foliage is a rosette of strapshaped 12” – 18” leaves that appears about the same time
as the bloom. Great for container culture and in the
garden. Full sun to part shade and well-drained soils.
Water deeply when in bloom, but prefers to be on the dry
side during dormancy.
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20”H, 18 - 24”W. Full sun. Annual/Tender Perennial.
Russell Manning Rainlily ( Habranthus robustus
‘Russell Manning’)
This old selection of rain lily has the largest flowers that
we have seen on a habranthus. It's like a H. robustus on
lots of steroids. The unopened buds on this H. robustus
hybrid are over 3" long. As the horizontally held pink
cone-shaped flowers open, they reveal a green base in the
throat of the flower. The 10" long green foliage arches
gently upward, eventually forming large clumps.
Yellow Rainlily (Zephryanthes sp. ‘Citrina’)
One of the most prolific repeat blooming rainlilies.
Produces masses of richly colored, bright yellow flowers
spring, summer, and fall under the right climatic
conditions.
Produces dark-green, grass-like foliage
averaging 10” tall. Multiplies from bulb and seed.
Rainlilies are spectacular in mass plantings, wonderful
tucked in pockets throughout the garden, and love
showing off in containers. For a delicate looking plant,
these are quite tough. Part shade or full sun. Moist, welldrained soil.
Pink Labuffarosa Rainlily (Zephyranthes sp.
‘Labuffarosa’)
A real showstopper! Blooms beautiful 2” flowers with
two-toned petals of white and soft pink after rainy periods
in spring, summer and fall. Attractive grass-like foliage
grows 10” tall. Multiplies from bulb and seed. Rainlilies
are spectacular in mass plantings, wonderful tucked in
pockets throughout the garden, and also love showing off
in containers. For a delicate looking plant, these are quite
tough. Will tolerate wet and dry. Sun or part shade.
White Labuffarosa Rainlily (Zephyranthes sp. ‘White
Labuffarosa’)
A real showstopper! Blooms beautiful 2” white flowers
after rainy periods in spring, summer and fall. Attractive
grass-like foliage grows 10” tall. Multiplies from bulb and
seed. Sun or part shade. Rainlilies are spectacular in mass
plantings, wonderful tucked in pockets throughout the
garden, and love showing off in containers. A delicate
looking plant, but quite tough. Tolerates wet or dry soil.
Herbs for the Gulf Coast
(Plant availability may differ on day of sale.)
Basil, Amethyst (Ocimum basilicum ‘Amethyst’)
An almost-black basil with nice, large, thick, turned-down
leaves. Amethyst Basil is the only purple variety of
Genovese-type basil. This basil can be used in any sweet
basil recipe but remember, it can turn your dish a darker
color. Great in flower arrangements and as a garnish. 16 -
Basil, Lime (Ocimum basilicum americanum)
A compact, mounding plant with small bright green leaves
with a tangy lime flavor and fragrance. Use it to flavor
fish & poultry dishes as well as vinegars, oils, dressings,
and salsa. 12-24”H x 18”W. Full Sun. Annual/Tender
Perennial.
Basil, Genovese (Ocimum basilicum ‘Genovese’)
Genovese is regarded as the best basil for pesto.
Originated from the Genoa area of Italy, the pesto capital
of the world. It has a uniform growth habit and is sweet
scented. Moist, well-drained soil. Full
sun to part shade. 2-3’H. Annual./Tender Perennial.
Basil, Thai (Ocimum basilicum)
Spicier for Asian cuisine. Intense licorice fragrance.
Purple-red stems bear violet-pink flowers. Bushy
growth with large leaves. Beautifully ornamental and
excellent container plant. Moist, well-drained
soil. 30”H. Full Sun. Annual/Tender Perennial.
Basil, Valentino (Ocimum basilicum ‘Valentino’)
Plant produces beautiful large aromatic leaves. Very
fragrant and tasty, Valentino is excellent in tossed salads
and for dressings and sauces. 18 - 24"H. Plant in part
shade. Annual/Tender Perennial.
Cilantro/Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
Cilantro refers to the leaves, and coriander to its seeds.
Cut and use the pungent leaves in salads or meat dishes.
Widely used in Mexican, Thai and Vietnamese cuisine.
May also be used to draw beneficial insects and repel
harmful ones. 18 - 24”H x 18 - 24”W. Full sun, afternoon
shade. Annual.
Lavender, Goodwin Creek (Lavandula dentate x L.
lanata)
This lavender is said to tolerate more water and humidity
than most lavenders. It has silver-gray foliage and dark
blue flowers and is a vigorous but compact grower. Welldrained soil. 2 - 3’H. Full sun. Perennial.
Lavender, Spanish (Lavandula stoechas)
An exceptionally fragrant landscape plant native to the
Mediterranean region and North Africa, Spanish Lavender
seems to be a more suitable lavender for those who garden
in hot, humid climates. The vivid blooms with wings are
sometimes described as pineapples or rabbit ears. Prune
after flowering. 30”H. Full sun. Perennial.
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Oregano, Italian (Origanum x majoricum)
A cross between sweet marjoram and wild oregano, it
combines the sweetness of marjoram and punch of
oregano. It’s a terrific all-purpose oregano to have in your
kitchen garden. Moist, well-drained soil. 18 – 24”H and
forms clumps. Sun to part shade. Perennial.
Oregano, Kent Beauty (Origanum rotundifolium ‘Kent
Beauty’)
A beautiful cascading ornamental oregano, Kent Beauty
produces papery pink blooms amid gray-green heartshaped foliage. Aromatic but not generally recommended
for culinary use. Moist, well-drained soil. 6”H x 9”W and
trailing. Sun to part shade. Perennial.
Parsley, Curly (Petroselinum crispum crispum)
The essential curly parsley with excellent flavor and
ornamental charm. Beautiful as an edging plant, it adds
true European character to soups and stews. Standard
variety for flavoring and garnishing. 8”H x 12”W. Full
sun to part shade. Biennial or annual.
Parsley, Italian Plain (Petroselinum crispum
neapolitanum)
Flat, glossy, dark green leaves have a strong parsley flavor
more pungent than curly types. Preferred for most Italian
dishes. The Italian parsley plant is more tolerant of heat
than the curly types. Moist, well-drained soil. 12”H. Full
Sun. Biennial or annual.
Rosemary, Barbeque (Rosmarinus officinalis
‘Barbeque’)
Tall, upright, evergreen shrub with sturdy, straight stems
ideal for shish kabob skewers. Strip the leaves from the
stem and soak before loading with meats and vegetables
for the grill. Very aromatic foliage and small blue flowers
in spring and fall. Drought tolerant and sun loving. 4-6’H
x 2-3’W. Perennial.
Tomatoes
(Plant availability may differ on day of sale.)
Standard
Beefmaster
80 Days. Indeterminate. Hybrid. Solid, meaty, bright red
beefsteak tomatoes. Weigh up to 2 pounds. Good
tolerance to crackling and splitting.
Beefsteak
Large heirloom, open pollinated (80 days). Indeterminate.
These large, flattened, solid, meaty, juicy, brilliantly red
fruits are slightly ribbed and weigh up to 2 lbs. An
excellent slicer, with a rich sub-acid flavor.
Bella Rosa
Large, hybrid, 75 days, Determinate. Expect high yields
of large, delicious red tomatoes from this spotted wilt
virus resistant plant. Great for hot, humid areas. VFFNA
Better Boy Hybrid
75 Days. Indeterminate. VFNASt. Spectacular, midseason
variety. Plump, juicy, deep red. Often weigh more than
one pound. Extremely flavorful, juicy, yet firm. Heavy
foliage protects fruits from sun-scald. Highly adaptable
variety. Demonstrates excellent disease resistance.
Better Bush
Large hybrid, 68 days, Determinate. This early homegarden variety bears all season long. Plants feature a
strong central stem capable of supporting its 48" height
with little need for staking. Produces big 4" fruits that are
mouthwatering, sweet, and meaty, with the much-soughtafter "real tomato" taste. If you love container gardening
but have been disappointed with weak performances in the
past, definitely try this one! VFN.
Big Boy
Large, hybrid, 78 days, Indeterminate.
Large red
tomatoes, some up to 2 pounds. Great for slicing, salads,
canning or making juice.
Black from Tula
Indeterminate, 75 days. Standard, Heirloom. Good yields
of dark reddish black tomatoes with a rich tomato flavor.
One of the best of the black varieties.
Black Krim
Large heirloom, open pollinated (69 days). Indeterminate.
A most unusual novelty. Fruits are a dark, deep red
(almost a shiny black) with heavy green shoulders.
Interior is a deep, reddish-green color. Sweet and tasty.
Matures extremely early.
Bradley
Large heirloom, open pollinated, 80 days, Indeterminate.
These large, flattened, solid, meaty, juicy, brilliantly red
fruits are slightly ribbed and weigh up to 2 lbs. An
excellent slicer, with a rich sub-acid flavor. Disease
resistant to ASC, F-1.
Carmello
Hybrid, 70 days, Indeterminate. This outstanding mainseason French hybrid yields abundant juicy, medium-large
tomatoes with rich, sweet flavor. Carmello is diseaseresistant and appreciates support for its strong
indeterminate plants. VFNT. (F1.)
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Celebrity
Medium large hybrid, 70 days, Semi-determinate. This
All-America Selections Winner established a new
standard for main-crop hybrids requiring multiple disease
resistance. Highly adaptable from Canada to the South.
Medium sized, globe-shaped fruits are crack-resistant and
average 7 oz.
Champion
Medium large, 65 days, Indeterminate. Tomatoes that are
solid and meaty. Great sandwich tomato. VFFA
Cluster Grande
Small standard, hybrid, 63 days, Indeterminate. Produces
medium 5 ounce fruits that are flavorful. Usually
harvested "On-the-Vine" and hold up will after picking.
Was very prolific in our garden last summer! FFAT
Early Girl
57 Days. Indeterminate. VFF. Full-sized fruits. Extraearly. Meaty, ripe, red fruits. 4 to 6 oz. Very appealing.
Blemish-resistant skin. Heavy yields on hardy vines.
Jet Star
Large hybrid, 70 days, Indeterminate. Bred specifically for
maximum flavor, the taste is sweet yet meaty, with more
solids and less gel than other varieties, despite its 12- to
16-ounce size. This is the tomato you must grow this year
for fresh tomato sandwiches and salads! VFFTSt
Lemon Boy
Medium large hybrid, 72 days, Indeterminate. Lemon
yellow, not golden in color. Highly adaptable plants yield
large, deep oblate fruits, averaging 6 to 7 oz. and about 31/2" across. Out-yields all other "golden" tomatoes
available. Mild flavored and adds an inviting color to
salads.
Marglobe
70-75 Days. Old-time tomato. Determinate. Adaptable and
tasty. High yields. 7 - 10 oz tomatoes.
Rutgers
Heirloom, 75 days, Indeterminate. All purpose old-time
variety, also ideal for canning. Bright red fruits with
heavy walls, an attractive tomato. Disease resistant
Super Boy
Large hybrid, 68 days, Determinate. This early homegarden variety features a strong central stem capable of
supporting its 48" height with little need for staking.
Produces big 4" fruits that are mouthwatering, sweet, and
meaty, with the "real tomato" taste. If you love container
gardening but have been disappointed in the past,
definitely try this one! VFN
Paste/Cherry
Gardeners Delight
72 Days. Indeterminate. Heirloom. German-bred. Grapelike, red, sweet, 3/4" fruits in clusters fo 6 to 12. Sugarsweet, crack resistant. Bears until frost. Hardy vines
require staking or caging.
Large Red Cherry
Giant hybrid, 75 days, Indeterminate. A spectacular midseason variety with plump, juicy, deep-red fruits that often
weigh more than one pound. Once they arrive, they just
keep on coming and are extremely flavorful, with flesh
that's juicy yet firm. Heavy foliage protects fruits from
sun-scald. A highly adaptable variety that thrives in nearly
any climate. VFNA
Sungold
Cherry, hybrid, 67 days, Indeterminate.
Excellent
producer of sweet, golden cherry tomatoes. Plants get
large and produce, produce, produce. Disease resistant.
Sweet Chelsea
Cherry hybrid, 64 days, Indeterminate. Tremendous 5’ - 6’
ft. vines yield high numbers of exceptionally early, supersweet, tender-skinned fruits. Vines boast as many as 10
clusters of fruit at one time, each with 15 to 20 large
cherries. Shows high crack-resistance and drought
tolerance. Low in acid. Performs best when staked. Nice
for fresh market, bears full season.
Sweet Million
60 Days. Indeterminate. Super sweet cherry tomatoes.
Long chains of smooth, dark-red, 1 to 1 1/2" fruits. Large
vigorous plants. Matures early. Excellent hybrid disease
resistance.
Viva Italia
80 days, determinate. The best tomato for soups and
ketchup. Vigorous plants yield an abundance of 3 oz.
Fruits. Try the Viva Italia Hybrid Tomato in your next
tomato soup or homemade ketchup.
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Yellow Pear
78 Days. Indeterminate. Heirloom. Vigorous vines. High
yields. 2", yellow-skinned pear-shaped fruits. Few seeds.
Peppers
Plant availability may differ on day of sale.)
Mild
Ancho San Martin
Mild Chili (75 days). Once restricted by climate to éxico,
this hugely popular, mild poblano chile relleno type can
now be grown almost anywhere thanks to earlier maturity
and improved setting capabilities. Called "Ancho" when
dried, the dark green, 5 1/2" fruits are a favorite for
roasting. One of the mildest chiles, typically just 500 to
1000 Scovilles, although they sometimes register slightly
hotter. A better yielder than most others of its type.
Cajun Belle
Mildly spicy/sweet, 60 days. 2010 AAS winner. The
spicy, sweet taste makes this the perfect choice for salsas,
salads and stir fry. Plants reach 24" in height and width.
Space 14" - 18" apart for best results.
California Wonder
75 Days. Still the standard of the sweet bells. Deep green
to red. Thick-walled, glossy. Medium sized fruits, 4" x 4
".3-4 lobed, smooth and blocky. High yields on 28" plants.
Corno Di Toro
Sweet non-bell, 72 days. This heirloom "Horn of the Bull"
pepper is imported from Italy. Fruits are 8” to 10" long,
curved much like its namesake. Fruits ripen to a gorgeous
red cone at maturity, with superb taste and size. The tall
plants are very vigorous.
Cubanelle
Sweet non-bell, 65 days. Plants produces good yields of
5" by 2" sweet peppers. Peppers turn from light green to
yellow to orange to red when mature. One of the best
frying peppers.
New Mexico Joe E. Parker
Med-hot, 65 days. Heirloom. High yields of 6 - 7 inch
long tapered fruits that mature from deep green to brilliant
red. Popular and lovely hanging to dry.
Purple Beauty Bell
Sweet Bell, 70 days. Blocky, thick walled dark purple
bell sets well. Compact plants offer good foliage cover
for the fruit.
Sweet Banana
Sweet non-bell, 66 days. One of the most popular non-bell
sweet peppers, excellent both fresh and cooked! Thickwalled fruits with sweet, mild, waxy flesh are prolifically
produced on 16 to 24" plants with pendant fruits. Fruits
start out a pale green, ripening to yellow, then red.
Sweet Banana Long Sweet Hungarian
Sweet, non bell, 70 days. Heavy yields of sweet pointed
6" peppers. Colorful and good at any stage, sweetest at
the crimson stage.
World Beater Ruby Giant Bell
Sweet bell, 70 days. Giant peppers - 5" x 3", have thick
walls and mature from green to red. Excellent for frying
salads, stuffing and pickling.
Hot
Caribbean Red Habanero
Very Hot, 110 days. Officially, the jury may still be out on
the world's hottest pepper, but Caribbean Red came out on
top in test after test, against scores of other peppers from
around the world. Blunt, tapered, 1-1/2" fruits rate twice
as hot as a typical commercial Habanero.
Cayenne, Long Thin
Very hot, 69-80 days. Two foot tall plants are vigorous
and productive. Popular for using as a spice and drying.
Cheyenne
Hot, 60 days. Early plants have green stems, green leaves
and white flowers. Plants are compact, and peppers turn
from light green to red when mature.
Habanero
Hot (100 days). A very aromatic, flavorful, super hot
pepper used in Caribbean curries and jerk sauces.
Average 2" x 1 1/4", wrinkled fruits ripen from dark green
to salmon orange.
Holy Mole
Hot, 85 days. Plants produces good yields of 9" long
chocolate brown hot peppers. Used to make Mole Sauce,
can also be dried and ground.
Jalapeno Early
60-65 Days. Very hot. Deep green fruits mature to red.
Sausage-shaped. 3 1/2" by 1 1/2". Like jalapeno, but
earlier and better to cool coastal conditions. Compact,
non-brittle bushes. Ideal for Mexican dishes; also perfect
for pickling.
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Jalapeno M
75 Days. Fiery, thick-walled pepper. 3" long by 1 1/2"
wide. Rounded tips. Dark green, turning red. Good fresh
or pickled. Famous for nachos and other Tex-Mex dishes.
Jalapeno TAM
Mild-hot, 65 days. Milder than Jalapeno M, this is perfect
for those wanting a little less heat. Semi compact places,
these cylindrical peppers are medium green then red at full
maturity. Excellent yields.
Mucho Nacho
Hot, 70 days. Here's a muy impressive jalapeño from
México, with a big and powerful taste! Jumbo, 4" fruits
are fatter, thicker, heavier, a bit hotter, and up to a full
inch longer than regular jalapeños and are usually green
(they mature red). Plants are vigorous and high yielding,
setting heavy.
Serrano Chili
HOT, 73 days. Abundant small fruit ripen to deep
crimson. Pick peppers often to increase yields. Excellent
for making chili sauce and pepper sauce.
Serrano Tampiqueno
Hot, 85 days. Fruits are club shaped and smooth, about 1
1/2 with medium thick flesh. Peppers change from green
to bright red and are very hot at both stages. Excellent for
drying, pickling, salsas, sauces and more.
Fruit Trees
What are chill hours?
Certain plants require a minimum number of “chill hours”
to break dormancy and induce normal bloom and
vegetative growth. Most stone fruits (peaches, plums,
cherries) and pome fruits (apples and pears) fall into this
category. Chill hours are the cumulative total of winter
temperatures between 32ºF and 45ºF.
(Plant availability may differ on day of sale.)
Panamint Nectarine (Prunus nucipersica ‘Panamint’)
Attractive red-skinned yellow-fleshed freestone. Aromatic,
intensely flavored. Nice acid/sugar balance. Dependable, longtime favorite in warm winter climate. Ripens late July, early
August. Self-fruitful. 250 chill hours.
Red Baron Peach (Prunus persica)
This one has it all. Double coral-red frilled flowers, great
taste (rated 10), freestone. Often blooms same time as
azaleas for a real show. Ripens mid-June to mid-July.
Self-fruitful. 350-450 chill hours.
Tennosui Pear
Great flavor, great blight resistance, excellent storage.
Cross between Tennessee and the Hosui Asian Pear.
Bears in 5 - 6 years. Pollinate with Southern Bartlett,
Southern Queen, Tennessee or Acres Homes. 400 chill
hours.
Beauty Plum
Sweet, flavorful plum. More widely adapted than Santa
Rosa, and more productive in coastal climates. Reddishpurple skin, fully ripe fruit has red flesh. Harvest late
May. Self-fruitful. Excellent pollinizer for Mariposa.
250 chill hours.
Gulf Rose Plum
Beautiful plum with rich flavor. Heavy producer of
medium sized fruit. Pollinate with Beauty, Gulf Beauty,
Gulf Blaze or any other low chill plum. 250 chill hours.
For planting instructions and more, visit the Fruit & Nut
Resource website:
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/fruit-nut/
Many area gardeners assume that we have very few chill
hours with our mild winters and are often surprised to
learn how many we actually average. Chill hours vary
widely across the county.
Pasadena / South Bay Area = approx. 350 - 450 hours
Downtown Houston = approx. 450 hours
Cypress / Bear Creak = approx. 600 hours
The trees available at the sale have been carefully selected
to be suited to the conditions in our area.
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