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How to Grow Salvia greggii in East Texas

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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How to Grow Indian Hawthorn in East Texas

Indian hawthorn, Rhaphiolepis indica, is an evergreen flowering shrub with dense foliage, spring flowers, and dark berries. ‘Clara’ is a white-flowering selection. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sunSoil: Moist, well-drained soilWater: Regular while establishing; moderate afterwardFertilizer: Light annual feedingPruning: After floweringBest Use: Foundation, border, hedge, containerCold Hardiness: Well suited to East Texas Overview Indian hawthorn is a dense, rounded evergreen shrub generally reaching 4 to 6 feet high and wide,…
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How to Grow Dwarf Yaupon Holly in East Texas

Dwarf yaupon holly, Ilex vomitoria ‘Dwarf’, is one of the best native evergreen shrubs for East Texas landscapes. It tolerates heat, drought, a wide range of soils, and substantial pruning. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sun to partial shadeSoil: Well-drained acidic to neutral soilWater: Moderate; drought tolerant once establishedFertilizer: Light feedingPruning: Tolerates heavy pruningBest Use: Foundation, hedge, border, specimenNative Status: Native to the eastern United States and Mexico Overview Dwarf…
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