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Discover the best plants for Houston landscapes. Each plant is carefully selected for its beauty, resilience, and suitability to our Texas climate.
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Mealy Blue Sage
Salvia farinacea
A native Texas perennial with striking blue flower spikes that bloom prolifically from spring through fall, attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Turk's Cap
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii
A versatile native perennial that thrives in both sun and shade, producing distinctive twisted red, white, or pink flowers that are irresistible to hummingbirds.
Texas Lantana
Lantana urticoides
An extremely heat-tolerant native perennial featuring clusters of yellow, orange, and red flowers. Highly drought-tolerant and perfect for xeriscaping.
Scarlet Sage
Salvia coccinea
A stunning native perennial with bright red tubular flowers that are a favorite of hummingbirds. Blooms continuously from late spring through fall.
American Beautyberry
Callicarpa americana
A deciduous native shrub known for its spectacular clusters of bright magenta-purple berries in fall. Small lavender-pink flowers in summer attract pollinators.
Gaura
Oenothera lindheimeri
Also known as Whirling Butterflies, this graceful native perennial produces delicate pink or white flowers that dance in the breeze from spring through fall.
Indian Blanket
Gaillardia pulchella
A cheerful native annual wildflower featuring bright red petals tipped with yellow. The official state wildflower of Oklahoma and beloved throughout Texas.
Plains Coreopsis
Coreopsis tinctoria
A delightful native annual wildflower with yellow petals and red-brown centers. Easy to grow and naturalizes readily, creating colorful meadow displays.
Frog Fruit
Phyla nodiflora
An excellent native groundcover that spreads widely and stays low. Perfect for lawn alternatives, pathways, and pollinator gardens with its tiny but abundant flowers.
Blue Mist Flower
Conoclinium coelestinum
A late-season bloomer with fluffy clusters of blue-purple flowers. Essential for fall butterfly gardens and a favorite nectar source for migrating monarchs.
Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
A beloved native perennial with large daisy-like purple flowers and prominent orange-brown cones. The seeds attract goldfinches and other seed-eating birds.
Butterfly Weed Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa
The essential host plant for Monarch butterflies! Bright orange flower clusters attract numerous pollinators while providing critical habitat for Monarch caterpillars.
Rock Rose
Pavonia lasiopetala
A dainty native perennial with pink hibiscus-like flowers that open fresh each morning. Extremely drought-tolerant and blooms continuously throughout the warm season.
Lemon Beebalm
Monarda citriodora
A fragrant native annual with distinctive tiered whorls of lavender flowers and lemon-scented foliage. The leaves can be used for tea and attract numerous pollinators.
Mexican Hat
Ratibida columnifera
A whimsical native wildflower named for its distinctive shape resembling a sombrero. The drooping red and yellow petals surround a tall central cone.
Gulf Coast Penstemon
Penstemon tenuis
A beautiful native perennial featuring spikes of pink to lavender tubular flowers. Perfect for cottage gardens and essential for hummingbird enthusiasts.
Heartleaf Skullcap
Scutellaria ovata
A charming native perennial with heart-shaped leaves and small blue to violet hooded flowers. Tolerates shade and spreads to form attractive colonies.
Coral Berry
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
A hardy native shrub perfect for shade gardens. Small summer flowers give way to striking coral-pink berries that persist through winter, providing food for birds.
Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
A classic native wildflower with cheerful golden-yellow petals surrounding dark brown centers. Easy to grow, long-blooming, and beloved by pollinators and birds alike.
Texas Coneflower
Rudbeckia texana
A tall, impressive native perennial that makes a bold statement in the garden. Yellow ray flowers surround elongated brown cones, creating dramatic vertical interest.
Lyreleaf Sage
Salvia lyrata
A spring-blooming native perennial with attractive lyre-shaped basal leaves and spikes of light blue to lavender flowers. Excellent for naturalizing in lawns and meadows.
Pigeon Berry
Rivina humilis
A shade-loving native perennial that produces delicate white flower spikes followed by clusters of brilliant red berries. Blooms and fruits nearly year-round in mild climates.
Spider Lily
Hymenocallis liriosme
A stunning native bulb with large, fragrant white flowers featuring long, spidery petals. Perfect for moist areas and water gardens, blooming in spring or summer.
Big Bluestem
Andropogon gerardii
The 'King of Grasses' - a majestic tall prairie grass that can reach 8 feet. Beautiful blue-green summer foliage turns bronze-red in fall. Essential for prairie restoration.
Bushy Bluestem
Andropogon glomeratus
A clump-forming native grass that thrives in moist conditions. Fluffy seed heads appear in fall, providing winter interest and food for birds.
Cherokee Sedge
Carex cherokeensis
An excellent shade-tolerant native sedge perfect for woodland gardens and areas under trees. Forms attractive clumps of fine-textured foliage.
Gulf Muhly
Muhlenbergia capillaris
One of the most spectacular native grasses, famous for its billowing clouds of pink to purple flower plumes in fall. A showstopper in any landscape.
Eastern Gamagrass
Tripsacum dactyloides
A large, clump-forming native grass excellent for erosion control and wildlife habitat. Tolerates wet conditions and provides excellent cover for wildlife.
Indian Grass
Sorghastrum nutans
A beautiful prairie grass with blue-green foliage that turns golden in fall. Feathery bronze seed heads add movement and winter interest to the landscape.
Inland Sea Oats
Chasmanthium latifolium
A graceful shade-tolerant native grass with distinctive flat, drooping seed heads that resemble oats. One of the best grasses for shady woodland gardens.
Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium
Perhaps the most colorful native grass, turning brilliant shades of copper, orange, and red in fall. Blue-green summer foliage and fluffy white seed heads add year-round interest.
Purple Lovegrass
Eragrostis spectabilis
A compact native grass that produces clouds of airy purple seed heads in late summer. Excellent for mass plantings and adding texture to perennial borders.
Sideoats Grama
Bouteloua curtipendula
The official State Grass of Texas! Named for its distinctive oat-like seeds that hang uniformly on one side of the stem. Extremely drought-tolerant and low maintenance.
Splitbeard Bluestem
Andropogon ternarius
A beautiful native grass with silvery-white, fluffy seed heads that catch the light beautifully. Green summer foliage turns bronze in fall.
Virginia Wild Rye
Elymus virginicus
One of the few cool-season native grasses, providing green foliage when warm-season grasses are dormant. Excellent for shady woodland edges and restoration projects.
Carolina Jessamine
Gelsemium sempervirens
Louisiana's state flower! This evergreen vine produces masses of fragrant, yellow trumpet flowers in late winter to early spring when little else is blooming.
Carolina Snailseed
Cocculus carolinus
A fast-growing native vine with attractive heart-shaped leaves and clusters of bright red berries in fall. The berries are an important food source for birds.
Coral Honeysuckle
Lonicera sempervirens
The native, non-invasive honeysuckle! Produces clusters of coral-red tubular flowers beloved by hummingbirds, followed by red berries that attract songbirds.
Crossvine
Bignonia capreolata
A vigorous native vine with showy orange-red trumpet flowers in spring. Named for the cross-shaped pattern visible when the stem is cut. Excellent for covering fences and arbors.
Leatherflower / Blue Jasmine
Clematis crispa
A delicate native clematis with fragrant, nodding bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue to lavender. Perfect for trellises and growing through shrubs.
Passionflower Vine
Passiflora incarnata
One of the most exotic-looking native flowers! The intricate purple and white flowers are followed by edible fruits called maypops. Essential host plant for Gulf Fritillary butterflies.
Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia macrophylla
A vigorous vine with large, heart-shaped leaves and unusual pipe-shaped flowers. The host plant for the beautiful Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly.
Woolly Pipevine
Aristolochia tomentosa
Similar to Dutchman's Pipe but with fuzzy, woolly leaves. Another excellent host plant for Pipevine Swallowtail butterflies and great for screening.
Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
A fast-growing native vine famous for its spectacular scarlet fall color. Five-leaflet leaves distinguish it from poison ivy. Blue berries are loved by birds.
Yellow Passionflower
Passiflora lutea
A delicate native passionflower with smaller, greenish-yellow flowers. Less vigorous than its purple cousin but equally important as a butterfly host plant.
Loblolly Pine
Pinus taeda
One of the most common native pines in the Southeast. Fast-growing and provides valuable habitat and food for wildlife, especially during winter.
Pecan
Carya illinoinensis
The Texas State Tree! This majestic native produces delicious nuts beloved by humans and wildlife alike. Provides excellent shade and fall color.
American Holly
Ilex opaca
A classic native evergreen with glossy, spiny leaves and bright red berries (on female plants). Perfect for screening, wildlife habitat, and holiday decorations.
Arrowwood Viburnum
Viburnum dentatum
A versatile native shrub with white flower clusters in spring, blue-black berries in fall, and excellent fall color. Native Americans used the straight stems for arrow shafts.
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
One of the first trees to bloom in spring, covering its branches in stunning pink-purple flowers before the heart-shaped leaves emerge. A beloved native ornamental.
Mexican Plum
Prunus mexicana
A beautiful native tree with fragrant white spring flowers and edible purple-red plums. The fruits are loved by wildlife and can be used for jams and jellies.
Possumhaw Holly
Ilex decidua
A deciduous native holly that puts on a spectacular show in winter when its bright red berries are displayed on bare branches. Excellent wildlife food source.
Sweetbay Magnolia
Magnolia virginiana
A graceful native magnolia with creamy white, lemon-scented flowers and silvery-backed leaves. More compact than Southern Magnolia and tolerates wet conditions.
Wax Myrtle
Myrica cerifera
A fast-growing native evergreen with aromatic foliage. The waxy berries were historically used to make candles. Excellent for screening and wildlife habitat.
Yaupon Holly
Ilex vomitoria
The only native North American plant containing caffeine! A tough, versatile evergreen with small leaves and abundant red berries loved by birds. Great for hedges or small trees.
Cinnamon Fern
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
A large, stately native fern named for its cinnamon-colored fertile fronds. Perfect for moist, shady areas and provides excellent cover for wildlife.
Common Blue Violet
Viola sororia
A charming native groundcover with heart-shaped leaves and purple flowers in spring. The host plant for fritillary butterflies and one of the first spring nectar sources.
Coralberry
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
A tough native shrub that spreads to form a dense groundcover. Pink to coral berries persist through winter, providing food for birds when other sources are scarce.
Creeping Spotflower
Acmella repens
A mat-forming native groundcover with tiny yellow button-like flowers. Excellent for moist areas and pollinator gardens.
Fall Obedient Plant
Physostegia virginiana
Named because individual flowers stay put when pushed to one side. This late-blooming native spreads to form colonies of pink or white flower spikes.
Horseherb / Lawnflower
Calyptocarpus vialis
An excellent native lawn alternative that stays low and spreads readily. Tolerates shade, foot traffic, and mowing while supporting pollinators with tiny yellow flowers.
Royal Fern
Osmunda regalis
One of the largest and most elegant native ferns. The upright fronds can reach 6 feet in ideal moist conditions. Perfect for bog gardens and stream banks.
Wood Fern
Dryopteris spp.
A group of tough, adaptable native ferns perfect for woodland gardens. Evergreen to semi-evergreen with attractive, finely cut fronds.
Zigzag Iris
Iris brevicaulis
A Louisiana native iris with zigzag stems and beautiful blue flowers. Perfect for rain gardens, pond edges, and anywhere with consistent moisture.
Southern Wax Myrtle
Myrica cerifera
A fast-growing native evergreen perfect for screening. Aromatic foliage and waxy berries that attract birds. Fixes nitrogen in the soil.
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Ilex vomitoria 'Nana'
A compact, rounded native shrub perfect for foundation plantings and low hedges. Tough, drought-tolerant, and virtually maintenance-free.
Inkberry Holly
Ilex glabra
A native evergreen holly with spineless leaves and black berries. Excellent for wet areas where other hollies struggle. Great for hedges and mass plantings.
Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum
Viburnum rufidulum
A beautiful native shrub with white flower clusters, blue-black berries, and stunning burgundy fall color. The berries are loved by birds and can be made into jelly.
Arrowwood Viburnum
Viburnum dentatum
A versatile native shrub with creamy white flower clusters, blue-black berries, and excellent fall color ranging from yellow to red and purple.
Walter's Viburnum
Viburnum obovatum
A versatile native viburnum that can be evergreen in mild winters. Small white flower clusters attract bees, followed by berries that birds love.
Encore Azaleas
Rhododendron hybrid
The revolutionary reblooming azaleas! Unlike traditional azaleas, Encores bloom in spring, summer, and fall, providing nearly year-round color.
Southern Indica Azalea
Rhododendron indica
The classic large-flowered azaleas of the South. Produces masses of large, showy flowers in early spring. Perfect for foundation plantings and mass displays.
Kurume Hybrids
Rhododendron hybrid
Compact Japanese azaleas covered with small, abundant flowers in spring. Perfect for smaller gardens, containers, and precise landscape designs.
Satsuki Hybrids
Rhododendron indicum
Late-blooming Japanese azaleas prized for bonsai and landscape use. Large flowers appear after other azaleas have finished, extending the bloom season.
Robin Hill Hybrids
Rhododendron hybrid
Cold-hardy azaleas known for their large, often double flowers in soft pastel shades. More cold-tolerant than Southern Indicas.
Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae
An iconic tropical plant with stunning orange and blue flowers that resemble exotic birds in flight. A bold statement plant for Houston landscapes.
Mexican Heather
Cuphea hyssopifolia
A tough, heat-loving perennial covered with tiny purple, pink, or white flowers from spring to frost. Perfect for edging, mass plantings, and containers.
Mexican Petunia
Ruellia simplex
An extremely tough perennial that thrives in challenging conditions. Purple trumpet flowers bloom prolifically. Choose clumping varieties to prevent spreading.
Daylilies
Hemerocallis spp.
The perfect perennial! Available in thousands of colors and forms, daylilies are tough, beautiful, and bloom reliably year after year with minimal care.
Gerbera Daisy
Gerbera jamesonii
Cheerful large-flowered daisies in vibrant colors. Popular for cut flowers and adding bold color to gardens and containers.
Society Garlic
Tulbaghia violacea
A tough, deer-resistant perennial with grass-like foliage and clusters of purple flowers. Mildly garlic-scented and edible.
African Iris
Dietes iridioides
A nearly indestructible perennial with sword-like evergreen foliage and delicate white flowers marked with yellow and blue. Thrives on neglect.
Agapanthus
Agapanthus africanus
Also known as Lily of the Nile, this striking perennial produces dramatic globes of blue or white flowers on tall stems. Excellent in mass plantings.
Canna Lily
Canna × generalis
Bold tropical plants with large paddle-shaped leaves and showy flowers. Available in many colors with green, bronze, or striped foliage. A hummingbird favorite!
Calla Lily
Zantedeschia spp.
Elegant flowers with smooth, funnel-shaped blooms in white, pink, yellow, orange, or deep purple. Perfect for wet areas and cut flower gardens.
Vinca Periwinkle
Catharanthus roseus
The ultimate heat-lover! These tough plants bloom non-stop through scorching summers. Available in white, pink, rose, lavender, and red.
Coreopsis Hybrids
Coreopsis spp.
Cheerful, long-blooming perennials with daisy-like flowers in yellow, gold, pink, or bicolors. Easy to grow and loved by pollinators.
Salvia 'Mystic Spires'
Salvia hybrid
A compact, long-blooming salvia with intense blue-purple flower spikes. A pollinator powerhouse that blooms from spring through frost.
Roses
Rosa spp.
The queen of flowers! From landscape roses to hybrid teas, there's a rose for every garden. Choose Earth Kind varieties for low-maintenance beauty.
Marigold
Tagetes spp.
Classic garden workhorses with cheerful orange and yellow blooms. Deer-resistant and said to repel garden pests. Easy to grow from seed.
Petunia
Petunia × hybrida
Beloved for their trumpet-shaped flowers in every color imaginable. Wave and Supertunia varieties are especially vigorous and low-maintenance.
Begonia
Begonia spp.
The go-to choice for shady spots. Wax begonias are tough and reliable; Rex begonias offer stunning foliage; tuberous types have rose-like flowers.
Impatiens
Impatiens walleriana
The shade garden staple! Masses of colorful flowers brighten dark spots. New Guinea varieties tolerate more sun and have larger flowers.
Geranium
Pelargonium spp.
Classic favorites for containers and beds. Available in many colors with zonal, ivy, and scented-leaf varieties. Tough and heat-tolerant.
Pentas
Pentas lanceolata
One of the best butterfly plants! Clusters of star-shaped flowers in red, pink, lavender, or white bloom non-stop in heat. A must for pollinator gardens.
Zinnia
Zinnia elegans
Heat-loving annuals that are easy to grow and beloved by butterflies. Excellent cut flowers in a rainbow of colors and forms.
Dianthus
Dianthus spp.
Sweet-scented flowers in shades of pink, red, and white, often with fringed petals. Perfect for cool-season color in Houston gardens.
Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
Cool-season favorites with fascinating flowers that kids love to squeeze! Available in every color and height. Great for cut flowers.
Verbena
Verbena × hybrida
Outstanding heat-tolerant plants with clusters of flowers in vibrant colors. Trailing types are perfect for hanging baskets and containers.
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea spp.
The queen of tropical vines! Vibrant paper-like bracts in pink, purple, red, orange, or white create a spectacular display. Thrives in hot, dry conditions.
Allamanda
Allamanda cathartica
A tropical beauty with large, golden-yellow trumpet flowers. Can be trained as a vine or pruned as a shrub. Needs protection in hard freezes.
Mandevilla
Mandevilla spp.
Elegant tropical vine with large, funnel-shaped flowers in pink, red, or white. Perfect for trellises, arbors, and containers.
Passionflower Hybrids
Passiflora hybrids
Exotic vines with intricate, otherworldly flowers in various colors. Many are excellent butterfly host plants. Fast-growing and easy.
Clematis
Clematis spp.
The queen of climbers! Large-flowered varieties in every color. Remember: 'head in the sun, feet in the shade' for best results.
Climbing Roses
Rosa spp.
Romantic roses that climb! Train on arbors, fences, and walls for stunning vertical displays. Many disease-resistant varieties available.
Honeysuckle (Non-native)
Lonicera spp.
Sweet-scented vines with tubular flowers beloved by hummingbirds. Choose well-behaved varieties like 'Major Wheeler' or 'Gold Flame'.
Amaryllis
Hippeastrum spp.
Spectacular trumpet-shaped flowers in red, pink, white, or striped patterns. Popular as holiday gifts but also thrive year-round in Houston gardens.
Crinum Lily
Crinum spp.
Tough-as-nails Southern heirloom bulbs with large, fragrant flowers. 'Ellen Bosanquet' and 'Milk and Wine' are beloved classics. Virtually indestructible.
Caladium
Caladium bicolor
Grown for their stunning heart-shaped leaves in combinations of white, pink, red, and green. The ultimate shade plant for tropical color.
Gladiolus
Gladiolus × hortulanus
Tall, dramatic flower spikes in every color of the rainbow. A favorite for cut flowers. Plant corms every few weeks for continuous blooms.
Dahlia
Dahlia × hybrida
Stunning flowers ranging from dinner-plate size to pompoms in every color except blue. A cut flower favorite that thrives in Houston's fall.
Asiatic Lily
Lilium asiatic
Elegant upward-facing flowers in vibrant colors, often with spots or contrasting markings. Easier to grow in Houston than Oriental lilies.
Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
The quintessential Southern tree! Months of colorful blooms in pink, red, purple, or white, plus attractive bark and fall color. Many sizes available.
Vitex
Vitex agnus-castus
Also called Chaste Tree, this tough small tree produces spikes of blue, purple, pink, or white flowers that are magnets for butterflies and bees.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Bauhinia × blakeana
Exotic orchid-like flowers in shades of pink and purple. Sterile (no messy seed pods) unlike other Bauhinia species. Needs freeze protection when young.
Royal Poinciana
Delonix regia
One of the world's most spectacular flowering trees! Brilliant red-orange flowers cover the broad canopy in summer. Zone 10 or protected locations only.
Jacaranda
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Stunning lavender-blue flower clusters and finely divided fern-like foliage. A showstopper when in bloom but needs a protected location in Houston.
Magnolia Varieties
Magnolia spp.
From grand Southern Magnolias to smaller deciduous types like saucer magnolias, these trees offer spectacular flowers and year-round interest.
Tibouchina
Tibouchina urvilleana
Also called Glory Bush, this tropical produces stunning royal purple flowers. Soft, velvety leaves with prominent veins. Needs freeze protection.
Plumbago
Plumbago auriculata
A tough, sprawling shrub covered with clusters of sky-blue flowers nearly year-round. Can be trained as a vine or kept as a groundcover.
Mexican Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia mexicana
A spectacular Texas native with bright yellow flowers from spring through fall. More cold-hardy than Pride of Barbados. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Orange Jubilee
Tecoma × 'Orange Jubilee'
A vibrant selection of Esperanza with large clusters of orange trumpet flowers. Heat-loving, drought-tolerant, and a hummingbird magnet.
Cape Honeysuckle
Tecoma capensis
A versatile plant that can be grown as a shrub, hedge, or vine. Orange, red, or yellow tubular flowers bloom nearly year-round in mild winters.
Mexican Butterfly Bush
Buddleja × weyeriana
A butterfly magnet with long flower spikes in purple, pink, or white. Sterile varieties are non-invasive. Blooms on new wood.
Firebush
Hamelia patens
One of the best hummingbird plants! Covered with red-orange tubular flowers from spring through frost, followed by dark berries loved by birds.
Esperanza Hybrids
Tecoma stans hybrids
Also called Yellow Bells, these compact hybrids produce masses of bright yellow trumpet flowers. Extremely heat and drought tolerant.
Mexican Sage
Salvia leucantha
Stunning velvety purple and white flower spikes appear in fall when most plants are winding down. A must-have for fall gardens and hummingbirds.
African Bush Daisy
Euryops pectinatus
A cheerful shrub covered with bright yellow daisy flowers nearly year-round. Fine-textured gray-green foliage adds interest even when not blooming.
Pride of Barbados
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Spectacular tropical shrub with brilliant orange, red, and yellow flowers. Fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies.
Golden Dewdrop
Duranta erecta
Arching branches with lavender-blue flowers followed by clusters of golden-yellow berries. Can be trained as a small tree or hedge. Needs freeze protection.
Bottlebrush
Callistemon spp.
Named for its distinctive cylindrical flower spikes that look like bottle brushes. Red is most common, but pink and white varieties exist. Hummingbird favorite!
Lady Banks Rose
Rosa banksiae
A vigorous, thornless climbing rose smothered in small yellow or white flowers in spring. Disease-resistant, drought-tolerant, and nearly care-free.
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
The classic tropical flower! Huge, showy blooms in every color of the rainbow. Grows as a shrub, tree, or container plant. Needs freeze protection.
Oleander
Nerium oleander
Extremely tough and drought-tolerant with fragrant flowers in pink, red, white, or yellow. All parts are highly toxic to humans and pets.
Flax Lily
Dianella tasmanica
Tough ornamental grass-like plant with strappy leaves, small flowers, and decorative blue berries. Excellent for mass plantings and borders.
Mexican Honeysuckle
Justicia spicigera
An outstanding hummingbird plant with clusters of orange tubular flowers. Blooms nearly year-round and thrives in shade. Very drought-tolerant once established.
Angel's Trumpet
Brugmansia spp.
Dramatic large shrub with huge, hanging trumpet-shaped flowers that release intoxicating fragrance at night. All parts are highly toxic.
Princess Flower
Tibouchina urvilleana
Stunning royal purple flowers with velvety petals on a soft-textured shrub. Also called Glory Bush. Needs protection from hard freezes.
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Fascinating shrub with fragrant flowers that open purple, fade to lavender, then white - creating a tri-color effect. Needs shade and acidic soil.
Dwarf Ixora
Ixora coccinea 'Nora Grant'
Compact shrub with clusters of tubular flowers in red, orange, pink, or yellow. Perfect for foundation plantings and borders. Needs acidic soil.
Dwarf Bottlebrush
Callistemon citrinus 'Little John'
All the charm of full-size bottlebrush in a compact package. Red bottle-brush flowers attract hummingbirds. Extremely drought-tolerant.
Gold Mound Duranta
Duranta erecta 'Gold Mound'
Grown primarily for its brilliant golden-yellow foliage that brightens any landscape. Small lavender flowers may appear. Needs freeze protection.
Nandina
Nandina domestica
Also called Heavenly Bamboo, this tough shrub offers year-round interest with lacy foliage, white flowers, red berries, and colorful fall/winter foliage.
Indian Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis indica
A reliable evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers in spring, followed by blue-black berries.
Loropetalum
Loropetalum chinense
Eye-catching shrub with burgundy-purple foliage and hot pink fringe flowers. Also available in green-leafed, white-flowered forms. Very versatile.
Variegated Ginger
Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata'
Stunning tropical foliage plant with bold yellow and green striped leaves. Adds instant tropical flair to shady gardens. May produce fragrant flowers.
Croton
Codiaeum variegatum
Spectacular foliage plants with leaves in combinations of yellow, orange, red, pink, and green. Many leaf shapes available. Needs warmth and humidity.
Ti Plant
Cordyline fruticosa
Tropical plant with long, strappy leaves in shades of red, pink, green, or variegated. Adds bold color and vertical interest. Needs freeze protection.
Schefflera
Schefflera arboricola
Also called Umbrella Plant, this tough evergreen has glossy, hand-shaped leaf clusters. Excellent for screening and tropical landscapes.
Pittosporum Variegatum
Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata'
An attractive evergreen with cream-edged leaves that brighten shady spots. Fragrant white flowers appear in spring. Very versatile and low-maintenance.
Fatsia
Fatsia japonica
Bold, tropical-looking shrub with huge, deeply lobed leaves. Perfect for deep shade where little else will grow. White fall flowers attract late-season pollinators.
Hosta
Hosta spp.
The premier shade garden plant, grown for its lush foliage in a wide array of colors, textures, and sizes. Produces spikes of bell-shaped flowers in summer.
Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis
A classic evergreen for hedges and screening. Offers dense foliage and year-round privacy. Many varieties available, from compact to columnar.
Holly Varieties (for Screening)
Ilex spp.
Various hollies like American, Yaupon, and Chinese are excellent for creating dense, year-round privacy screens. Many offer berries for winter interest and wildlife.
Elaeagnus
Elaeagnus pungens
A tough, fast-growing evergreen with silvery-green foliage. Tolerates a wide range of conditions and is excellent for screening and windbreaks. Fragrant flowers in fall.
Gumbo Limbo
Bursera simaruba
A beautiful tropical tree or large shrub with distinctive peeling red bark. Fast-growing and very drought-tolerant once established. Offers habitat and food for wildlife.
Justicia Brandegeeana
Jacobinia brandegeeana
Also known as Shrimp Plant, this tropical shrub produces showy red or orange bracts with small white flowers. Blooms nearly year-round and attracts hummingbirds.
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