Botanical Name: Agapanthus p. ‘Africanus Blue’ Height: 3′ Spacing: 2-3′ Exposure: Part Sun Performance: Tender Evergreen Perennial Bloom: Blue (May-June) Agapanthus p. ‘Africanus Blue’ is the Reunion Tower of the garden, a globe-like inflorescence of blue flowers soars above dense green foliage on a single flower stalk. Botanically the genus Agapanthus derives from the Greek words Agape meaning love and athos meaning flower,…

Botanical Name: Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’ Height: 3-4’ Spread: 2’ Exposure: Full Sun Performance: Annual  Blooms: Tan-Purple-Burgundy Bottle-brush Plumes (May – November) Purple Fountain Grass is one of our showiest and most versatile annual landscape grasses. This ornamental grass is planted for its attractive deep burgundy blades providing textural energy and style to a garden. Late spring, summer and fall burgundy-tan…

Hydrangea macrophylla Common Name: Big-Leaf Hydrangea Height: 2-3′ Width: 2-3′ Performance: Perennial Color: Deep Pink to Violet-Blue The Big-Leaf Hyrangea has deep green foliage and a bright showy flower that is gorgeous in the landscape. However, this sucker loves water, be sure to keep it hydrated through our brutal Texas summers. Hydrangea macrophylla has large,…

Callicarpa americana (American Beautyberry) Temperatures are dropping and seasonal interest yields mums, marigolds, pansies, and ornamental peppers. But for fall, there is an enduring alternative, Callicarpa americana, a stunning selection for fall color. In late September, the American Beautyberry, as it is referred to commonly, bares dazzling gems of bright purple berries amongst open green…

Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii Turk’s Cap                                                     In Texas, Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii is a must have for a summer garden. Commonly referred to as Turk’s Cap, its summertime shine trumps…

Viguiera stenoloba (Skeleton-leaf Goldeneye) Born and raised in the Lone Star State this evergreen is one tough native. Originating from the arid, rocky lands of the Southwest, Skeleton-leaf blankets the Chihuahuan Desert, Rio Grande Valley, and Edwards Plateau with golden daisy blossoms from summer until the first frost. The Skeleton-leaf Goldeneye, being a true south-westerner,…

Aquilegia caerulea Aquilegia caerulea, the official state flower of Colorado, blooms blue and white and is commonly referred to as the Rocky Mountain Columbine. Simply called Columbine, this plant is a native to Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and northern parts of Nevada and Arizona. The introduction of the “Origami” series provides Texans…

Pink Skullcap This hardy member of the mint family is a very sturdy and tough Texas native. Pink Skullcap is compact and semi-woody with small leaves that resemble thyme. Semi-evergreen and growing to about 8-12 inches tall, skullcap needs an occasional shearing, to keep a nice, uniform, tight habit. Flowers are deep rosy pink and…

Pericallis (Also known as Cineraria or Sunseneribuba) Glowing like Las Vegas lights, the bright daisy flowers of pericalis are guaranteed to give cool season plantings a huge boost and grab lots of attention….. Something that everyone is looking forward to after a long and dreary winter. The Senetti series comes in solid and bi-colors of…

Dasylirion texanum Texas Sotol This drought tolerant Texas Native grows naturally in arid rocky slopes, mesas, and deserts like areas of central and west Texas. It’s the most cold hardy of the Sotols, and contrary to popular belief, it is an evergreen shrub that is not related to the Agave, or the Yucca. Its long,…

Yellow Butterfly Vine or Yellow Orchid Vine Yellow Butterfly Vine is a lush, heat hardy, vigorous and heavy blooming vine that does beautifully in north Texas. Plant in full or part sun and watch it grow. Because of its twining nature, the vine will grow in and around itself creating a large mound. If it…

Hibiscus Mahogany Splendor Picture beautiful, deep burgundy, maple shaped leaves covering a bush three to four feet tall and wide in your summer landscape. Hibiscus Mahogany Splendor is a heat and sun loving annual that loves north Texas summers. It grows rapidly as the temperatures rise, so rapidly that it will create a hedge in…