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-Working DocumentAnnuals & Perennials
African Iris (Dietes) – Plant African Iris in full sun or part shade, 2 to 3 feet apart, and
fertilize about twice a year after establishment. After this, they will be tolerant of drier
conditions. They will grow up to 3’ in height in a clump of sword-like foliage. Blooms last
only a few days; however, one bloom spike will continue to furnish new flowers. Plant in
landscape with Hamelia paten or Rosemary for a pretty, easy-care landscape
combination.
Agapanthus, Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus) – Agapanthus is a landscape staple in
warm-winter regions. This easy-to-grow perennial produces colorful globes of blue or
white trumpet-shape flowers in summer and fall. Its evergreen strappy leaves add
texture to beds, borders, and containers. Plant in full sun, well drained soil, and water
regularly to keep plant moist. Spreads to 3’ wide in clumps and should be divided
periodically.
Airplane Plant or Spider Plant, variegated or green (Chlorophytum) – This plant is
grown for its pretty foliage. It does bloom in late winter and early spring with small
inconspicuous white flowers. It will grow 18-24” tall and has trailing growth when it puts
on its baby airplanes or baby spiders. It likes part sun in moist, well-draining soil and is
gorgeous in hanging baskets. All parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.
Bleeding Heart, Red and White (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) – Twining climber with
heart-shaped leaves and panicles of solid red or white “hearts” with a drop of red at the
tip of each flower. Blooms all summer in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. May go
dormant and return in the spring.
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea) - Tropical thorny vine. Deciduous if there is a dry
season. Bracts which surround the small white flower can be pink, magenta, purple,
red, orange, white or yellow. Likes full sun, slightly acidic and well-drained soil, and a
relatively hot and dry climate. Height 15 feet.
Brake Fern, Variegated (Pteris cretica albo-lineata and Plteris ensiformis
‘Evergemiensis’) Beautiful, variegated, cream and green fronds add interest to any
garden. A hardy plant that tolerates moist to dry soils. Well suited for landscape and
container gardens. Loves filtered sunlight.
Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior) – As its common name suggests, this plant is tough
and will survive low light, infrequent watering and extreme heat. Great shade plant with
glossy green leaves that make a nice mass planting or house plant. Grows slowly in a
clump of dark green leaves up to 2’ tall.
Clevia, Bush Lily (Clevia miniata) – Beautiful, robust-looking evergreen perennial is
terrific in shady borders adding accent color where other plants won't grow. Excellent in
containers. with large, intense, deep red-orange flower heads. Plant in full shade and
water regularly. Grows up to 3’ tall.
Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides) – An easy annual to grow and propagate.
Requires fertile, well drained soil and performs best in partial shade. Stunning foliage
with a wide variety of leaf color sizes and shapes. Mix a variety together in a garden bed
or hanging basket.
Coneflowers (Echinacea) – Easy to care for and relatively drought-tolerant plant that
grows to 2’ tall. Flowers in the summer with a purple daisy-like flower that makes a
great cut flower. Butterfly attractor. Deer resistant.
Crinum Lily, Red (Crinum) – Aggie horticulturists claim that no Crinum has ever died. A
must have bulb for the Southern garden. Plant in sun or light shade in wet or dry soil in
spring or fall. Lovely, large red flower. Pinch off the old bloom and a new one will
appear, blooming spring through fall. Over time the clump can be divided and shared
with friends.
Dianthus, Pretty Pink (Dianthus spp) - Fragrant pink flowers stand above compact
blue-green foliage. Grows 4-6 inches tall in full sun, well-drained soil and average water.
Attracts bees and butterflies!
Elephant Ear, Alocasia (Alocasia) – Shade loving plant with large green or purple
leaves. The more sun an Alocasia receives, the smaller the leaf. The higher humidity,
the faster they grow. Plant where the plant receives morning sun and afternoon shade
in rich, organic soil where it will receive regular watering. Dies back in the winter.
Alocasia plants have stiff leave stems, (petioles) that extend into the leaves so that the
leaves point upward.
Elephant Ear, Colocasia (Colocasia) – Large green or purple leaves distinguish this
plant. The petioles connect down from the notches in the leaves so that the leaves
droop or hang at an angle toward the ground. Prefers more sun than the Alocasia.
Colocasia thrive in wet, fertile soil and can be grown in a bog or pond.
Hibiscus, Shirley Temple, Pink (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Shirley Temple’) – Vigorus
growing bush or tree that grows 4-6’ tall. It has wide pink starry blossoms and blooms
all summer long. It likes moist, well-drained soil and attracts butterflies.
Hibiscus, Double Coral (Hibiscus) – Vigorus growing, woody bush or tree that grows
4-6’ tall. May be susceptible to freezing temperatures, but will make a come back in
the spring. It likes moist, well-drained soil and attracts butterflies.
Hirt’s Button Fern (Pellaea rotundifolia) - This easy to grow fern needs very bright, but
indirect, sunlight. Keep evenly moist, but not too wet or dry. Great for hanging baskets,
pot plants, or house plant.
Ivy, Arrowhead (Syngonium podophyllum) - This plant is easy to grow plant, needs
indirect sunlight, and is great as a house plant, hanging basket, or pot plant. Unless
pruned, it will want to spread out, and can be easily trained to a pole or trellis. Water
thoroughly, but allow the plant to dry out a bit between watering, as it can get root rot. If
outdoors, reduce watering in late fall through winter.
Lavender Tree (Lavandula angustifolia) - This is a stunning plant for your landscape or
as a patio plant. If planted in your landscape, allow 36 inch spacing between plants.
Water until established, and maintain with little additional care. Regular watering may be
needed in summer if used as a patio plant.
Ligularia, Giant (Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum) - Evergreen perennial for
shade. Large dark green glossy round leaves. A tropical looking accent that grows into
a 3’ clump. Blooms with clusters of yellow daisy-like flowers on 4’ stalks in the fall.
Shade. Best in moist, well-drained soil.
Little Volcano (Lespedeza thunbergii ssp. thunbergii ‘Little Volcano’) - A graceful,
deciduous shrub that erupts with bright rose-wine flowers in the fall; can surprise with
surprise bloom cycle in the spring). Upright, clumping branches are covered with small,
dark green leaves. Forms a mound 5’ tall by 8’ wide. Sun. Well drained soil.
Loropetalum, Chinese Fringe Plant (Loropetalum) – Very low maintenance shrub that
grows in part to full sun, preferring rich soil, but also grows in clay soil. Drought tolerant.
Grows to 5’. Often used in a wildscape hedge or group planting. Red foliage and rich
red flower spikes make this shrub a show-stopper in the garden.
Narcissus, (Narcissus) - Yellow flowers on 12 inches stems that appear in early spring,
may be used as a border in front of woody landscape plants. After blooming allow the
foliage to live six more weeks then cut them back. After a few years, the plant will be
ready to be divided and bulbs shared with friends.
Oxalis, Charmed Wine (Oxalis) - Annual with beautiful deep purple, shamrock-shaped
leaves and white to pale pink flowers. Likes part shade to full shade and average water.
Grows in a mounded shape 12-14” tall and wide. Deer resistant.
Oxalis, Sunset Velvet Wood Sorrel (Selequosa) - 8 inches high sprawling ground
cover. Leaves are orange and gold with dainty yellow flowers. This plant works well in a
rock garden or as a ground cover. Add to a bowl of succulents and they will cascade
over the edge of the bowl.
Ribbon Bush (Homalocladium platycladam) - Grows to a height of 4 to 5 feet. Hardy
evergreen plant that is drought tolerant. Segmented stems are perfectly flat and weave
their way up, forming a tall bushy mass of ribbons. Use as a background to a flowering
border plant, also grows well in pots.
Thunbergia, Fairy Moon, Bush Clock Vine, pale bluish purple (Thunbergia erecta)
An exotic and easily grown tropical shrub-like perennial with deep dark glossy green
foliage and 2 inches pale bluish purple blooms with white edges. It can be grown as a
container plant and will bloom late spring through early fall or it can be grown in the
ground with good winter protection but may be slow to recover and will be back to
blooming by midsummer. Grows 3-6’ tall & 5-7’ wide. Likes part sun to part shade.
Thunbergia, Mercer Blue (Thunbergia battiscombei) - This vine produces a brilliant
blue trumpet-shaped flower with a yellow throat. This perennial is not as heavy flowering
as the other thunbergia cultivars, but does have a weak stems and after several months
of growth it tends to be somewhat vine-like. This thunbergia makes an excellent
container plant. It cannot take low freezing temperatures. Light frosts kills it back to the
ground but plant returns the following spring. Grows 1-2’ in height.
Wood Fern (Dryopteris) - Evergreen fern with 24-36 inches upright, arching fronds.
Likes to have its fronds trimmed back in early spring and likes moist, well-drained soil in
part sun to shade. Readily re-seeds itself.
Texas Superstars
Texas Natives & Adapted
Alternanthera, Little Ruby (Alternanthera) - Texas Superstar. Small leafy plant grown
mostly for its beautiful foliage as a ground cover, it grows 8-16 inches tall & wide in full
sun to part shade & moist well-draining soil. It is a real showoff in the landscape with its
bright maroon & green coloring. Related to Joseph’s Coat heirloom plant.
Bauhinia, Orchid Tree, White (Bauhinia) - Grows 6 to 12 feet high. Silvery grey bark,
with light green leaves and fragrant white blooms that occur from March to May. A
Texas Native Plant that attracts butterflies and bees.
Beautyberry, Snow Storm (Callicarpa japonica ‘Snow Storm’) - This dramatic addition
to the beautyberry group has unique, white-cream-green variegated foliage, clusters of
pink flowers in the summer and loads of rose-purple berries in the fall. ‘Snow Storm’
forms a nice compact shrub mounding to 4’x4’. Prefers light shade and a moist, welldrained soil. Deciduous. Beautyberries are a food source for up to 40 species of birds!
Black Foot Daisy (Melampodium leucanthum) – Low, round and bushy perennial that
grows to 12 inches in height and twice as wide. Abundant small white daisy-like flowers
bloom spring through fall. Prefers sun or part shade and well-drained soil. Great for
rock gardens or in sandy soil.
Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis) – Texas Superstar. Annual that grows in full sun and
well-drained soil to 12 inches in height. Named for the shape of the flower which
resembles a pioneer women’s bonnet. Bluebonnets bloom early spring and if the
flowers are allowed to turn to seed, the plant will reseed, producing a larger crop each
year with good weather conditions.
Butterfly Blue/Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa) – 15 inches perennial with multiple blue
pincushion shaped flowers that produce all season. Tolerates full to half sun. Needs
well drained soil. Attracts birds and butterflies. Beneficial to pollinators. Good for cut
flowers.
Brazilian Red Cloak (Egaskepasma enythrochlmays) Semi-tropical, evergreen plant
that can grow to 15’ tall & 10’ wide. It has large, lush green, oval leaves and beautiful
pinkish-red plume flowers that last almost all summer long. It likes part sun to filtered
shade in moist, well-draining soil. It needs protection on the coldest nights.
Cape Honeysuckle, apricot (Tacoma capensis) Stays compact and is often kept
clipped in a low hedge as it is fast growing & likes to put out runners. Very hardy for our
area and although it may die back in extreme winters it readily returns in spring. It likes
full sun and well-drained soil and blooms fall through spring with long tubular flowers.
Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies!
Cat Whiskers (Orthosiphon aristatus) – Perennial that grows to 2’ in height with
delicate tubular flowers that have long, curved stamens that extend an inch or two past
the petals, giving the long bloom spikes an attractive, whisker-like appearance. Blooms
in the late summer through fall. Plant in part shade and do not let it dry out between
waterings. Attracts Butterflies. Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested.
Clerodendrum, Blue Butterfly Bush (Clerodendrum ugandense) Open, evergreen
shrub reaching 6 to 10 feet tall by 6 feet wide. The delicate and intricate flowers,
suggestive of a butterfly in flight, appear from spring through fall. Prefers partial shade
and frostfree climate but is root hardy and will return from its roots in spring. Water
freely in growth but reduce watering in winter.
Coral Vine (Antigonon Leptopus) Fast growing deciduous vine with dark green foliage
and bright pink flowers from late summer through fall. Prefers sun or light shade. Can
reach 20-30’ tall, 10-20’ wide. Drought tolerant. Can be invasive, may want to grow in
containers.
Culphea, Pink (Cuphea ignea) Grow in full sun or part shade in containers or in the
ground. Grows 18-24 inches high. Drought tolerant, but likes regular watering. Unique
flowers that look like a mouses’ face or bunny ears. Blooms most of the year in
Brazoria County. May freeze in a harsh winter and will return in the spring.
Dutchman’s Pipe Vine (Aristolochia) – Woody, twining vine that has very striking
leaves and flowers shaped like a pipe. It is the host plant for swallowtail butterflies and
is a great addition to any butterfly garden. Plant in full to part sun where soil is moist and
well drained.
Duranta, Sky Flower – White and Lavender (Duranta erecta)– This fabulous long
blooming root hardy plant forms a large, full, shrub and is covered with tight clusters of
small in heavy bloom cycles late spring thru fall. It also produces dangling clusters of
yellow berries. A must for any butterfly or hummingbird garden! Prefers full sun but will
take light shade. Grows 6-8’ tall and wide.
Esperanza, Gold Star (Tecoma Stans) – Texas Superstar. Heat-loving shrub with
golden-yellow, bell-shaped flowers that bloom late spring through fall. Grows to 4’ in
height to 3’ wide. Prefers full sun, well drained soil and average water. Butterfly and
hummingbird attractor.
Euphorbia Glitz/Diamond Frost (Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’) – Plant in full to partial
sun in rich, moist soil with good drainage. Grows 1’ to 3’ in a 3’ clump. Apple green
foliage covered with small white flowers year-round in Brazoria County. Can handle the
hot summers. A great border plant or soft, low hedge. Deer tolerant.
Firecracker, Fountain Plant coral (Russelia equisetiformis) – Multi-branching
evergreen with 4-5’ long arching stems that have very small scale-like leaflets. Spring
through fall branch tips has bright red tubular flowers and it prefers morning sun and
afternoon shade in well-drained soil with regular watering. It may freeze to the ground in
harsh winters but returns in early spring. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Firespike, Pink or Lavender (Odontonema) – Perennial, Firespikes are evergreen
with large, glossy, dark green foliage and red tubular flowers, growing 4-6’ tall and 2440 inches wide. It likes full sun and average water. Attracts hummingbirds and
butterflies.
Gold Emu Bush (Eremophila glabra) – Lush evergreen shrub with small, narrow, dark
green leaves. Light yellow flowers bloom in late winter through early spring. Requires
well-drained soil and moderate water. Prune after spring blooms fade to maintain it’s
thick, compact shape. Grows to 5’ high and 5’ wide. Attracts birds.
Gomphrena, Fireworks, Bachelor’s Button (Gomphrena pulchella) - Vigorous, low
maintenance, drought tolerant plants that explode with color in landscapes from late
spring through fall. Excellent for mixed cut flower bouquets. Plant in sun. Height 48
inches. Width 48 inches.
Hibiscus, Texas Star, red (Hibiscus coccineus) – Native Texas evergreen that grows
6-8’ tall and has red flowers with 5 petals, like a star, all summer long. It likes moist,
well-drained soil and attracts butterflies.
Hummingbird Bush or Texas Firebush (Hamelia patens) – Texas Superstar. Once
established, a very heat and drought tolerant evergreen shrub that grows to 3’ in height.
Blooms summer through fall with terminal clusters of scarlet red, tubular blossoms.
Requires full sun and well-drained soil. Butterfly and hummingbird attractor.
Lantana, yellow, white, gold (Lantana camara) Lantanas are bushy, tender
perennials that grow up to 5’tall & wide and bloom spring through fall with beautiful
clusters of small flowers in multi colors. They like full sun with medium water and are
drought tolerant, once established. They are deer resistant and can be trimmed back up
to one third if they become too bushy. Hummingbirds & butterflies love them!
Lantana, Imperial Purple Trailing (Lantana montevidensis) – Evergreen plant that
blooms year around in Brazoria County. Grows 12-18 inches high and spreads up to 6’.
Plant in full or part sun in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant and heat-loving. Attracts
Butterflies.
Mexican Heather (Cuphea hyssopifolia) - This hummingbird attractor performs best
with filtered shade. It likes consistently moist and well-drained soil. Planting tip: mix
compost into your soil, space the plants 36 inches apart, then mulch around the plant,
with the mulch about 6 inches from the base of the plant. Water until it is established,
then only water if the plant is wilting.
Mexican Honeysuckle (Justicia spicigera) - Happy hummingbirds will visit your garden
for this outstanding performer. This plant likes dappled or partial shade and is deer
resistant. It will grow up to 3 feet tall, and will benefit from the occasionally deep
watering during drought. Prune in late winter, and if there is a hard freeze, prune after
last freeze date for your area.
Mexican Passion Vine (Passiflora) – Blooms from late summer to fall with strange
looking green and violet flowers followed by fruit. The plant is a host plant for the Gulf
Fritillary butterfly caterpillars. Texas adapted vine the thrives in filtered sun. Butterfly
attractor.
Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) – Host plant for the Monarch butterfly caterpillars to
consume, grow and develop. Plant in an area of the garden where you don’t mind
having a plant where the leaves are stripped off by the caterpillars in the spring and fall
during migration. Watch for green/yellow and black striped caterpillars to consume the
leaves and build their chrysalis. Showy orange flowers. Butterfly attractor.
Morning Glory Bush (Ipomea arborescens) – Large shrub that can be pruned to a
small tree that grows up to 12’ in height. Plant in full sun to part shade in well drained
soil. Drought tolerant. Blooms repeatedly and will bloom all year-round in Brazoria
County. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Morning Star Sweetspire (Itea virginica) – Native east Texas evergreen shrub that
grows 4-6’ tall. Grows in sun or shade and can tolerate wet areas. Blooms early spring
with fragrant 6 inches racemes of white flowers. In the fall the leaves turn red to purple.
Petunia, Laura Bush, purple (Petunia X violocea (Solanaceae)) Texas Superstar.
Spreading in form and making a mound these petunias work great as a container plant
and as annuals in the garden. Their blooms are slightly smaller than average but
produce more than the standard petunia. It likes full sun in well composted soil and
regular watering. Bi-monthly applications of fertilizer will ensure beautiful blooms spring
through fall!
Pink Surprise Shell Bush (Othosiphon labiatus) - Also called Pink Cat Whiskers Bush,
3 ft. by 3 ft. bush with pink salvia like flowers that bloom from late spring to early fall.
Plant in full sun to partial shade. Attracts Hummingbirds.
Plumbago, Cape Plumbago, Blue and White (Plumbago auriculata) – Texas
Superstar. Perennial with profuse blue or white flowers which thrives in Texas
summers. Plant in full or part sun. Grows to 4’ tall and 5’ wide. Attracts butterflies.
Porterweed, Blue (Stachytarpheta cayennensis) – Deep indigo 1/4 inches blooms
adorn the long spike-like bloom stems from spring to frost above the rich green glossy
foliage. Plant in full to part-sun. Drought-tolerant. Great butterfly attractor.
Salvia, Black & Blue (Salvia guaranitica, black & blue) Perennial Salvia that forms a
large clump up to 6’ tall & 5’ wide, fuzzy, spade shaped leaves with an anise scent and
beautiful neon blue flower spikes with black calyx summer to frost. Hummingbirds love
it.
Salvia, Mexican Bush Sage, Purple (Salvia leucanthus) Texas Superstar. Perennial
that grows into a 3’ tall and wide clump in full sun to part shade. Likes well-drained soil
and medium moisture. Blooms late summer to fall with tall spikes of bright furry-like
purple flowers that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Salvia, Mealy Blue Sage (Salvia farineca) Hardy, upright to sprawling perennial, native
to Texas with violet-blue flowers blooming March to November. Likes well-drained soil in
full sun and is drought tolerant once established. Grows 12-24 inches tall & wide &
attracts butterflies.
Salvia, Misty Mountain Sage (Salvia miniata) – Not a true Texas native plant and
differs from other salvia’s because it prefers part-shade and will wilt in hotter spots. Can
grow to 3’ in height with bright red flowers that may bloom year round. Plant in welldrained soil. Butterfly and hummingbird attractor.
Salvia, Mystic Spires (Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’) Perennial that readily reseeds itself. Likes
full sun to part shade in well-drained soil and low moisture. Bright blue flowers blooming
spring through fall. Grows to 24 inches tall & wide and attracts butterflies.
Salvia, Painted Lady (Salvia blepharophylia) - Small, eyelash-like hairs on the edge of
its leaves give this salvia its name. A compact, gently mounding Salvia. Bright orangered flowers. Likes full sun to part shade in well-drained soil and low moisture. Attracts
butterflies.
Salvia, Scarlet (Salvia cocinea) Perennial that readily reseeds itself. Likes full sun to
part shade in well-drained soil and low moisture. Bright red flowers blooming spring
through fall. Grows 18 inches tall & wide and attracts butterflies.
Shrimp Plant, Red and Lemon Sorbet (Justicia) – Plants grow in many stemmed
clumps with oval, light green leaves with bracts that hold many, tiny flowers similar to
the shape and texture of a gulf shrimp. Plant in part shade in well drained soil. Likes
humidity but don’t keep its feet wet. Blooms continuously providing lots of texture to the
garden.
Spider Lily, White (Hymenocallis liriosme) - An elegant and unusual-looking flower, the
spider lily has a stem 1-3 feet high, with 2 or 3 blossoms at the top. The flower has 3
white sepals and petals which are alike and unite to form a tube 2-4 inches long, narrow
but spreading, and curving backward slightly as they age. The flowers are quite
fragrant. The glossy leaves, at the base of the plant, are 6-30 inches long and 1 inch
wide.
Spider Lily, Red - (Lycoris radiata) – Showy red softball size blooms from late summer
to early fall. Grows 12 – 16” tall. Plant in sunny or partial shade location with loose well
drained soil. Can be used as a border in front of perennial shrubs. Also called “British
Soldiers” Attracts Butterflies
Thyrallis, Golden Showers (Thyrallis) – Bright yellow flowers from spring to frost with
evergreen foliage. Plant in full sun with moderate water. Deer resistant. Grows to 5’
high and wide. Butterfly attractor.
Turk’s Cap, red (Malvaviscus drummondii) –Texas native flowering plant that grows 34’ tall and wide. Herbaceous perennial. Blooms spring through fall and likes sun to
shade. Grows well in most soils and has low water requirements once established. It
has small red fruit that birds and animals like. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Turk’s Cap, Pam’s Pink (Malvaviscus X Pam Puryear’s Pink) – Native Texas plant and
Texas Superstar, this variety of Turks Cap has beautiful pink blooms and small red
berries that birds and animals like. Likes full to part sun, grows in most soils and has low
water requirements. Herbaceous perennial that blooms spring through fall and attract
butterflies and hummingbirds.
Verbena, Homestead Purple, (Verbena canadensis) – Vigorously spreading, deep
purple clusters blooming June to November. It has deep green foliage with a spreading
habit. Grows 10-12 inches tall and spreads up to 36 inches wide. It likes full sun in welldrained soil and occasional fertilization. Butterfly attractor.
Verbena, Moss (Glandularia puchella) freely branching tender perennial that can get
about 1’ tall but usually sprawls over and spreads along the ground. Has very fine
foliage and pretty clusters of blooms. Likes well-drained soil in part sun to part shade
and is drought tolerant once established. Blooms spring to frost and attracts butterflies.
Verbena, Purple Butterfly Magnet, (Verbena bonariensis) – Grow quickly with deep
purple clusters blooming June to November. It has deep green foliage with a spreading
habit. Grows 3-4’ tall and spreads up to 3’ wide. It likes full sun in well-drained soil and
occasional fertilization. Butterfly attractor.
Roses
Belinda’s Dream Rose (Rosa hybrida Belinda's Dream) – Texas Superstar. Beautiful
pink rose with 100+ petals to each bloom. Successive flushes of bloom from spring
through fall. Grows to 5’ in height and width. Very hardy and low maintenance rose.
Plant in full sun with good air circulation. Keep moist until well established and then
requires average water through growing season.
Drift Rose, Peach, Red, Pink (Rosa) – Drift roses derive from the heirloom miniature
rose. A new variety from the folks that brought you the ‘Knock-Out’, Drift roses are
hardy, disease tolerant and bloom repeatedly in “drifts” of multi-petal roses. The bush
remains small, growing up to 2’ in height. Loves full sun and good drainage.
Peggy Martin Rose (Rosa ‘Peggy Martin’) – Peggy Martin, also known as the
Hurricane Katrina rose, is a vigorous climber that can easily reach 15 plus feet. It bears
clusters of pink shaded flowers that occur from spring through fall. Thornless with
prickles on the backs of the leaves. Blooms repeatedly spring through fall with minimal
care. Very disease resistant. Plant in full sun with plenty of room to climb.
Tropicals and Succulents
African Hosta (Ledebouria petiolata) – Tolerant of both heat and drought, African hosta
prefers light shade and well-draining but slightly moist soil. Since the foliage is
deciduous and dies down in winter, the bulb is protected beneath the soil. A layer of
organic mulch will help protect the bulb in areas of marginal hardiness. Propagation is
crowded.
Aloe (Aloe vera) - Soft succulent that is extremely frost tender. Its inner leaf gel is great
used on burns or insect bites. Simply break one of its spikes open & rub the gel on the
affected area. These are best grown in pots that can be placed outdoors in summer &
brought inside in winter to sit in a sunny window. It does have a shallow spreading root
system, so when repotting choose a wide container rather than a deep one.
Bromeliads (Bromeliaceae) – A variety of bromeliads from local gardens are featured
in our plant sale. The plants have thick, unusual foliage that grows in a natural rosette
and are red or green-hued in color. Can grow outdoors in filtered light or indoors in a
shallow pot with bright, indirect light. Most like heat and humidity and require little care.
Commonly grown as a house or patio plant.
Canna Lily, Red and Orange (Canna) - The canna lily plant is a rhizomatous perennial
with tropical-like foliage and large flowers that resemble that of iris. Plant in full or
partial sun and provide moderate water. Over time the rhizomes should be thinned and
shared with friends.
Crown of Thorns, red, pinks and yellows (Euphorbia milli hybrid) – Slow-growing
evergreen succulent with beautiful open-faced blooms and dark green or variegated
leaves. There are several millis that range in size from 10-12 inches tall up to 12-24
inches tall: some with single flowers on each stem and some with clusters of flowers on
their stems. Excellent container plants they like full sun and medium water. Also work
well in the landscape.
Cup of Gold (Solandra maxima) - Shrubby climber with lots of branching stems. Cupshaped flowers are yellow with purple veins and fragrant. Can grow to 40-50’ tall but
can be pruned as a shrub. Prefers full sun and well drained soil but will be okay in
partial shade. Not drought tolerant so water regularly. Attractive to bees, butterflies and
birds.
Dwarf Pineapple (Ananas cosmosus) – Though the fruit is edible, most people enjoy
this plant as an ornamental. Grow in rich soil in a sunny location with regular watering.
The plant and fruit are pretty and prickly.
Ficus, Triangle (Ficus triangularis) One of the least fussy Ficus, a tropical perennial
that can grow to 8’ tall by 4’ wide. It has dark green leaves that do not drop easily. Is
hardy in our area to about 17-18 degrees and prefers light shade and occasional water
& fertilizer.
Gold Fingers (Juanulloa aurantiaca) - Exotic vine-like tropical epiphyte shrub. Natural
habitat is tree so plant in loose, well draining, fertile orchid type media. Protect from
frost and freeze. Matures to 6’x6’. Flowers resemble bright golden orange gloved
fingers from June to September. Nectar attracts many birds, especially hummingbirds.
Irisene, Bloodleaf Plant (Iresine herbstil) – Member of the Amaranth plant family. This
low-growing tender perennial provides striking colors with foliage ranging from blood-red
to shades of purple. Often grown indoors as a container plant, it can be used as an
annual ground cover in the landscape.
Kalanchoe, Red, Pink, Yellow (Kalanchoe) – Perennial that grows 1-3’ tall and
includes over 125 species. A favorite container plant for the house or porch because of
its attractive, succulent leaves and clusters of brightly colored blooms that blooms any
time of the year in bright light. Plant in well-draining potting mix and allow the soil to
become dry between watering. Place in south-facing window or porch and keep plant
above 50 degrees F.
Mexican Oleander, yellow (Thevetia peruviana) large, evergreen shrub, growing 10’
tall & wide. Blooms all summer with yellow blooms and can be trained into a single trunk
tree. It likes full sun & moist, well-drained soil. Attracts butterflies & birds.
Pink Ice Plant (Oscularia deltoids) - Low growing succulent that is less than 1 foot tall,
but may spread to 2 or 3 feet. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Regular irrigation will
lead to plumper leaves. Botanical name from Latin word for “open mouth” as leaves
appear as little open mouths.
Redbird Flower (Pedilanthus tithymaloides), Grow to a height of 2 to 6 ft, with a spread
of 1 to 3 ft. Scarlet flowers bloom from late spring to early summer. Moderate water is
needed for this succulent shrub. Also called “Devil’s Backbone” because of the zigzag
stem.
Snake Plant or Whale Fin Plant (Sansevieria masoniana) – African tropical perennial
that is stemless and evergreen. Prefers warm, sunny locations with protection from the
hot afternoon sun and can thrive in low-light or shade. Distinctive leaves grow to 4’ tall
in its native habitat. Make a great house or patio plant grown in a container. Water
regularly in spring and summer a reduce water in the winter.
Spiderwort, White Velvet (Trandescantia sillamontana) - Distinctive succulent with
thick succulent stems holding gray-green leaves covered with cobwebby silver-white
hairs. Small magenta flowers appear in the summer. Grows up to 18 inches tall. Plant
in partial shade and keep the soil moist. Great container plant and a fast grower.
Spotted Squill (Scilla) – Drought tolerant tropical plant that can be grown indoors or
used outdoors in xeriscaping or rock garden. Plant grows to 6 inches in height and has
attractive, spotted leaves and a near-white flower that bloom in the spring.
Zebra Cactus (Haworthia pentagona) – In the same family, Haworthias look like
miniature aloes consisting of soft and rubbery to firm succulent leaves. They are ideal
for container gardening. Plant in full to part sun and allow the soil to dry out between
waterings.
Trees
Angel Trumpet, yellow, peach or double white flowers (Brugmansia) – Root hardy
tropical-looking small tree growing 6-10’ tall and wide. It is treated as a large, root hardy
perennial that may or may not freeze depending on our winter conditions. It has
magnificent 12 inches trumpet-shaped blooms that hang downward. This is absolutely
gorgeous at the back of the bed or as a major accent. It likes sun to part shade in welldraining soil. All parts of this plant are toxic.
Banana Tree (Musa) – Plant in rich, dark, fertile soil with lots of mulch and keep most.
Useful for it’s fruit and makes a good windbreaker when several are planted together.
Banana trees are not true trees; they are perennial plants that produce fruit within 9
months of growth. The mother plant dies and new plants grow from the rhizome.
Barbados cherry (Malpighia glabra) Texas native, this perennial makes a bushy shrub
or small tree. It grows 6- 9’ tall & wide with very fragrant clusters of pink flowers, spring
through fall, that often appear simultaneously with its small, glossy, edible red fruit. It
likes sun to part sun in well-draining soil. Attracts bees and butterflies.
Changshou Kumquat – This naturally small tree is very ornamental and thornless.
Fruit is 1.5 inches long, oval with depressed apex. Flesh is deep orange, acidic, and
contains few seeds. Big time favorite for gardening in container plants and will do well
inside a sunny window. Fragrant white flowers with extended bloom late winter to
spring. Thin skin, the entire fruit can be eaten whole.
Cocktail Grapefruit, Mandelo – A cross between cultivar ‘Fruit Mandarin’ and pummel.
This exceptionally sweet and juicy fruit was developed by U.C. Riverside. It has a thin,
deep yellow skin, is fragrant and extremely succulent. Fruit is seedy. Juice is delicious
and can be used in cocktail, smoothies, jams or frozen desserts. The taste of this
cultivar is unparalleled, sub-acid flavor.
Herbs
Sweet Basil
Italian Parsley
Mojito Mint
Stevia
Thyme
Garlic Chives
Sage
Golden Oregano
Rosemary
Vegetables
Tomatoes
Peppers
Beefsteak
Bella Roma
Bird’s Eye
Cherokee Purple
Ciliegia Nano
Datterino
Super-Sweet 100
A&M 8849
Jalapeno – “Fooled You”
Jalapeno – Hot
Jalapeno – Early
Jalapeno – TAM
Tabasco
Cayenne
Chili Pequin
Other
Vegetables
Arugala
Cantaloupe
Cucumber
Eggplant
Okra
Summer
Squash