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Hesperaloe parviflora, commonly called red yucca, is a remarkably tough evergreen succulent perennial. Despite its common name, it is not a true yucca. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sun to partial shadeSoil: Sandy, rocky, extremely well-drained soilWater: LowFertilizer: MinimalPruning: Remove old leaves and flower stalksBest Use: Xeriscaping, rock gardens, borders, specimensCold Hardiness: Excellent Overview Red yucca forms clumps of narrow, arching evergreen leaves and tall flower stalks carrying pink, red,…
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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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