We are starting to create individual Texas native plants profiles and today we will put the spotlight on Artemisia (“Powis Castle”). From the entry: “This little tank of a plant should be on everyone’s Xeriscape design! Artemisia is has plenty of uses; its very drought tolerant evergreen and is excellent for xeriscaping. The plant is […]
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We are starting to create individual Texas native plants profiles and today we will put the spotlight on Bulbine (B. frutescens, B. caulescens). From the entry: “This aloe looking perennial is a sure candidate for most Xeriscape designs in Austin. The blooms are stellar, very unique and interesting. We install it as a low layer […]
We are starting to create individual Texas native plants profiles and Texas Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) is our fifth. From the entry: “You really cant go wrong with this small and beautiful Texas native tree. Drought tolerant, this tree provides three landscape intrests: an explosion of very showy flowers at early spring, foliage […]
We are starting to create individual Texas native plants profiles and Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii) is our fourth. From the entry: “We love using Black-eyed Susan for its versatility. This short growing perennials is not only deer resistant but also drought tolerant and part shade tolerant, meaning you can use it pretty much […]
We are starting to create individual Texas native plants profiles and Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia Leucantha) is our second. From the entry: “There is a reason why this waterwise perennial is becoming increasingly common in Austin neighborhoods. A truly stellar choice! This reliable shrub never fails to impress us. Pest and drought resistant, the only maintenance the […]
We are starting to create individual Texas native plants profiles and Texas Sage (Leucophyllum Frutescens) is our second. From the entry: “One of our absolutely favorites! This tough as nails,drought tolerant evergreen absolutely thrives in Central Texas and Austin landscapes. A healthy full grown Cenizo is truly a sight to behold; After a good […]
We are starting to create individual Texas native plants profiles and Skyflower (Duranta Erecta) is our first. From the entry: “There are a few adapted evergreens that not only have a long period of profuse flowering but are also well adapted to both sun and part shade. Although Sky Flower will die to the […]