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Full sun or part shade. Perennial, stems are slender, up to three feet tall and produced singly or in pairs. The intricate green flowers appear in large umbels along the stem throughout the [...]

Sun/part shade; deciduous, with a tenacious habit where established. Ornamental qualities include heart-shaped leaves and abundant red berries in autumn. The coiled seeds resemble snails. If [...]

Sun; some protection from western sun can make for a more attractive plant. Evergreen, with mostly unbranched pale, waxy stems. Leaves and white flowers are both inconspicuous. The waxy coating [...]

Sun or partial shade, with well-drained soil. Blooming from late spring to summer, this cheerful, widespread wildflower is considered an annual to a short-lived perennial across its range. Showy [...]

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 recent [...]

Full sun. Evergreen. An attractive tree-form yucca. Many sources consider it simply a branching variety of the popular Big Bend Yucca (rostrata). Thin blue-gray leaves grow in a cluster, later [...]

Sun/partial shade; deciduous, with high heat and drought tolerance.\n\nVitex spreads aggressively by seed, especially around limestone outcrops, dry creekbeds and riparian areas in Bexar County [...]

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 [...]

Sun or partial shade. Evergreen, with yellow, red or orange flowers generally starting in June, followed by maroon fruits which will keep your mockingbirds busy for months. Prickly pear is a [...]

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 garden. \n\nCow’s [...]