Monarda

Sun. A tough, coarse annual wildflower with minty gray-green leaves. Common in fields and along Texas roadsides, its pink pom-poms are a standout in early summer when other wildflowers are […]

Bay Laurel

Sun to part shade; an evergreen shrub or tree. In the right soils, bay laurel grows quite large and sturdy. It appreciates some protection from late afternoon sun in summertime.\n\nThis […]

Basil

Full sun; a warm-season annual with a sweet, pungent flavor. Widely used in Italian and Asian dishes. The aroma adds magic to any outdoor space in summertime.\r\n\r\nBasil requires consistent soil […]

Globe Amaranth

Full sun; a drought-tolerant annual that with showy bracts in a variety of colors including white, purple, pink and red (the flowers themselves are inconspicuous.) Easily grown from seed planted […]

Arroyo Sweetwood

Light shade. Semi-evergreen. Arroyo Sweetwood was first selected by plantsman Lynne Lowery, growing in a dry gravel arroyo near Monterrey, Mexico. It may be a bit early to evaluate this […]

Wild Vervain

Prefers sunny spots with well-drained soil. Flowers are very tiny and this plant is easily overlooked if growing with other wildflowers. Tread lightly. Can be transplanted and grown in a […]

Climbing Cecile Brunner Rose

Full sun. Evergreen. Called the Sweetheart Rose because of its small, picture-perfect flower buds. This climbing polyantha is a nearly thornless repeat bloomer.

Cow’s Tongue Prickly Pear

Sun. Evergreen. Cow’s tongue is a local prickly pear with long pads that reach like long fingers toward the sky: a striking Star Trek form in any rock or cactus […]

Annual Phlox

Sun or partial shade. Sow seeds in late summer or fall. Phlox is a much-branched, sticky-glandular plant with bright red, pink, or white flowers in tight clusters at the ends […]

Chinese Holly (Dwarf)

Sun or shade; evergreen with very stiff glossy leaves. The spiny leaves are distinctive, with the central tip pointing downward and the outer tips pointing up, resembling horns. \n\nOften hedged, […]