Care Guides

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, commonly called tropical or Chinese hibiscus, is prized for enormous brightly colored flowers. It is best treated as a tender container plant in East Texas rather than assuming it will reliably survive every winter outdoors. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sun to partial shadeSoil: Rich, moist, well-drained soilWater: Keep consistently moistFertilizer: Regular feeding during active growthPruning: Early springBest Use: Containers, patios, seasonal flowerbedsCold Tolerance: Protect from freezing temperatures…
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Texas sage, Leucophyllum frutescens, is an evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub famous for silvery foliage and purple flowers. It is one of the best choices for extremely dry, sunny landscape locations. Gen1 Greenhouse offers ‘Compact’ and ‘Silverado’ forms. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sunSoil: Well-drained soilWater: Low once establishedFertilizer: Little or nonePruning: Light shaping after floweringBest Use: Drought-tolerant landscapes, hedges, specimensNative Status: Native Texas plant Overview Texas sage is extremely tolerant…
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Salvia greggii, commonly called autumn sage, is a Texas-native perennial subshrub known for its colorful flowers and exceptional heat and drought tolerance. Gen1 Greenhouse offers standard Salvia greggii and the ‘Pink Star Series’. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sun; some afternoon shade in extreme heatSoil: Well-drained soilWater: Moderate to low once establishedFertilizer: Light feedingPruning: Lightly prune after major flowering flushesBest Use: Pollinator gardens, borders, rock gardensNative Status: Native to Texas…
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