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Sweet Almond Verbena, Incense Bush
Sweet Almond Verbena Sweet Almond Verbena (Aloysia virgata), or Incense Bush is a large perennial shrub that is native to Argentina, but highly adapted to the Central Texas heat, low water and soil conditions. Incredibly Fragrant Almond Verbena is a fragrant shrub for hardiness zones 8-11. I have been in love with this shrub for …
Salvia Greggi “Mirage”, Deep Purple
Salvia Greggi “Mirage”, Deep Purple A Cultivar With Class True to the Texas native Salvia Greggi, the cultivar “Mirage” deep-purple is a show stopper with a profusion of blooms and evergreen leaves that keep the interest on it all year round. While there are a variety of colors in the cultivar such as pink, cream, …
Blackfoot Daisy
Native Plants for Easy Care Blackfoot Daisy is a Texas native plant that is mounding in nature and growing to maturity at about 1’ t x 2’ w. It makes an excellent border plant for any xeriscape garden in hardiness zones 4-11. Deer Resistant and Drought Tolerant If you’re in an area where deer are …
New Year, New Yard
What a long, strange trip these past many years have been. So many changes in so little time and seemingly fewer places of solace. The time is long past due to create peace for ourselves, in our homes, in our lives, and in our landscapes. In this new year, we have an opportunity for a …
Purple Flowering Plants for Central Texas
Purple flowering plants are one of the most requested colors in my landscape designs and for good reason. Purple is the color of luxury, creativity, wisdom and power. Purple is a calming color but also stimulates our imagination. Purple is also one of the most common colors in the Central Texas landscape. Purple Oxalis One …