Care Guides

Liriope is one of the most dependable evergreen groundcovers for East Texas. Often called lilyturf or monkey grass, Liriope forms dense clumps of narrow foliage and produces attractive flower spikes in summer and early fall. The Gen1 Greenhouse inventory includes several Liriope selections, including Big Blue, Dwarf, Regular, Royal Purple, Spicata, and Super Blue forms. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sun to shade, depending on varietySoil: Well-drained soilWater: Moderate; drought…
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Trachelospermum asiaticum, commonly called Asian jasmine or Asiatic jasmine, is a versatile evergreen groundcover and vine for East Texas. It produces glossy foliage, fragrant flowers, and can be trained either as a low groundcover or upward onto a support. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sun to partial shadeSoil: Average to fertile, well-drained soilWater: Water regularly until established; drought tolerant once establishedFertilizer: Light annual feedingPruning: Prune in late winter or early…
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Zinnias are some of the easiest flowering annuals to grow in East Texas. They thrive in heat, bloom heavily during the warm season, attract pollinators, and are available in many colors and flower forms. The Profusion, scarlet, and yellow zinnias commonly grown in East Texas are excellent choices for flowerbeds and containers. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sunSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilWater: Keep evenly moist while establishing; moderate once establishedFertilizer: Light…
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