Category Archives: General

Century Plant (Agave americana) Plant Profile!

We are starting to create individual Texas native plants profiles and today we will put the spotlight on Century Plant (Agave americana).   From the entry: “We consider the Century Plant as the king of agaves in Austin. It is very impressive when big, with its bold structure, and beautiful form. On the rare occasion when […]

Mexican Feathergrass (Nassella tenuissima) Plant Profile!

We are starting to create individual Texas native plants profiles and today we will put the spotlight on Mexican Feathergrass (Nassella tenuissima).   From the entry: “Mexican Feather Grass is a graceful short growing ornamental grass. Don’t let this gentle Texas native to confuse you: It is hard as nails, fuss free and requires very […]

Silver Ponyfoot (Dichondra argentea) Plant Profile!

We are starting to create individual Texas native plants profiles and today we will put the spotlight on Silver Ponyfoot (Dichondra argentea). From the entry: “Silver Ponyfoot is a wonderful ground cover for drought tolerant landscaping. This attractive Texas native plant is an evergreen, disease and pest resistant and will thrive in both full sun […]

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Plant Profile!

We are starting to create individual Texas native plants profiles and today we will put the spotlight on Pomegranate (Punica granatum).   From the entry: “Pomegranates are one of our favorite trees! This drought tolerant, disease and pest resistant, hardy tree is one of the staple plants in our Xeriscape flowerbeds designs. Beautiful red blooms […]

American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) Plant Profile!

We are starting to create individual Texas native plants profiles and today we will put the spotlight on American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana).   From the entry: “American Beautybery is an excellent section for shady spots in your landscape. It will thrive even in a dense shade and will provide you clusters upon clusters of handsome […]

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Plant Profile!

We are starting to create individual Texas native plants profiles and today we will put the spotlight on Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea).   From the entry: “Echinacea is one of our personal favorites! The flower is quite magical and pronounced; Butterflies can’t get enough of it! A very useful plant that will thrive both in […]

Bamboo Muhly (Muhlenbergia dumosa) Plant Profile!

We are starting to create individual Texas native plants profiles and today we will put the spotlight on Bamboo Muhly (Muhlenbergia dumosa) .   From the entry: “Bambo Muhly is a magnificent choice for many locations. The plant’s gentle foliage will grace any larger pots. It is an excellent plant to use as a mid-back […]

Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) Plant Profile!

We are starting to create individual Texas native plants profiles and today we will put the spotlight on Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima). From the entry: “Pride of Barbados could quite easily become the pride of your landscape! The plant’s folliage is graceful and gentle, contrasting beautifuly with the huge bold and showy red blooms. […]