PARTIAL SHADE PERENNIALS

This plant type requires 3-6 hours of sun each day, preferably in the morning and early afternoon.

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Artemisia 'Oriental Limelight'

Artemisia hybrid

Type: Perennial

Light: Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 2 1/2 ft.

Spread: 1 to 2 1/2 ft.

'Asparagus' Fern

Asparagus densiflorus

Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Semi - Evergreen

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 to 11

Light: Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 3 ft.

Spread: 3 to 4 ft.

Season of Bloom:

Bloom Color:

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value:

'Hardy Blue' Plumbago

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 to 9

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 6 to 12 in.

Spread: 12 to 18 in.

Season of Bloom: Late Summer - Fall

Bloom Color: Blue

Native:

Wildlife Value: Bees - Butterflies

Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip'

Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda' Chocolate Chip

Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Deciduous

Light: Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 3 to 6 in.

Spread: 12 to 18 in.

Season of Bloom: May to June

Bloom Color: Purple - Blue

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value:

'Ghost' Fern

Athyrium 'Ghost'

Type: Perennial

Semi - Evergreen

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8

Light: Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Moist

Height: 2 to 3 ft.

Spread: 2 to 3 ft.

Season of Bloom:

Bloom Color:

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value:

'Texas' Columbine

Aquilegia sp.

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5

AHS Heat Zone: 9 to 3

Light: Full Shade - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to May

Bloom Color: Yellow - Red

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Birds - Butterflies

Horseherb

Calyptocarpus vialis

Type: Perennial - Groundcover

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

Light: Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 8 to 10 in.

Spread: 1 ft.

Season of Bloom: April to October

Bloom Color: Yellow

Native: Native

Wildlife Value:

Pigeonberry

Rivina humilis

Type: Perennial - Groundcover

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

Light: Full Shade - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: April to October

Bloom Color: Pink

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Birds - Butterflies

Hosta 'Royal Standard'

Hosta sp.

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

AHS Heat Zone: 9 to 2

Light: Full Shade - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained - Moist

Height: 22 in.

Spread: 22 in.

Season of Bloom: Spring

Bloom Color: White

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds

Ajuga 'Burgundy Glow'

Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'

Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Deciduous

Light: Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 3 to 6 in.

Spread: 12 to 18 in.

Season of Bloom: May to June

Bloom Color: Purple - Blue

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value:

'Bi-Color' Sage

Salvia sinaloaensis

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

Light: Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 12 to 18 in.

Spread: 18 in.

Season of Bloom: April to August

Bloom Color: Blue

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Cardinal Flower

Lobelia cardinalis

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 3

AHS Heat Zone: 9 to 2

Light: Full Shade - Partial Shade

Water Usage: High

Soil: Moist - Boggy

Height: 3 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: May to September

Bloom Color: Red

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Cedar' Sage

Salvia roemeriana

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

Light: Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 ft.

Spread: 1 ft.

Season of Bloom: Spring - Summer - Fall

Bloom Color: Red

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies - Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Purple Palace'

Heuchera micrantha

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 2 ft.

Spread: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Spring

Bloom Color: White

Native:

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds - Butterflies

Coral Bells 'Amethyst Myst'

Heuchera hybrid 'Amethyst Myst'

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 2 ft.

Spread: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Spring - Early Summer

Bloom Color: Pink

Native:

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Firefly'

Heuchera x brizoides

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 2 ft.

Spread: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: May - July

Bloom Color: Red

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Silver Scrolls'

Heuchera micrantha

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 2 ft.

Spread: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Spring - Early Summer

Bloom Color: White - Pink

Native:

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds

'Dwarf Wild' Columbine

Aquilegia canadensis 'Pink Lanterns'

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

Light: Full Shade - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Spring - Summer

Bloom Color: Rose - White

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Birds - Hummingbirds

Hosta 'Francis Williams'

Hosta sieboldiana

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

AHS Heat Zone: 9 to 2

Light: Full Shade - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained - Moist

Height: 2 to 4 ft.

Spread: 3 ft.

Season of Bloom: Spring

Bloom Color: White

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds

Hosta 'Gold Drop'

Hosta sp.

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8

AHS Heat Zone: 9 to 2

Light: Full Shade - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained - Moist

Height: 6 to 18 in.

Spread: 12 to 18 in.

Season of Bloom: Spring

Bloom Color: Lilac

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds

Hosta 'Albomarginata'

Hosta fortunei 'Albomarginata'

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

AHS Heat Zone: 9 to 2

Light: Full Shade - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained - Moist

Height: 14 to 18 in.

Spread: 16 to 24 in.

Season of Bloom: Spring

Bloom Color: White

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds

Hypericum 'Henry's'

Hypericum pseudohenryi

Type: Perennial - Compact Shrub

Semi - Evergreen

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 to 9

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 4 1/2 ft.

Spread: 3 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: Yellow

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Lyre Leaf' Sage

Salvia lyrata

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1

Light: Full Shade - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Any

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 1 ft.

Season of Bloom: February to April

Bloom Color: Light Blue

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Mountain' Sage

Salvia regla

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

Light: Full Shade - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 1/2 to 3 ft.

Spread: 3 ft.

Season of Bloom: September to November

Bloom Color: Orange

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies - Hummingbirds

Oxalis

Oxalis crassipes

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

Light: Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 ft.

Spread: 1 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to June -

September to November

Bloom Color: Yellow - Pink - White

Native: Adapted

Zexmenia

Zexmenia hispida

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: April to November

Bloom Color: Golden Yellow

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Anise Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 3 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 to 3 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer to Early Fall

Bloom Color: Lavender - Purple

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Bees - Butterflies - Birds

'Wild' Petunia

Ruellia sp.

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 6

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 10 in. to 3 ft.

Spread: 10 to 12 in.

Season of Bloom: April to November

Bloom Color: Purple - Lavender - Pink - White

Native: Natives

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Apricot' Hummingbird Mint

Agastache aurantiaca 'Apricot Sprite'

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 to 10

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 3 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer - Early Fall

Bloom Color: Pink - Coral

Wildlife Value: Bees - Butterflies

Red Tropical Salvia

Salvia coccinea

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: May to October

Bloom Color: Red - White - Pink - Orange

Native: Natives

Wildlife Value: Butterflies - Hummingbirds

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Gregg's Salvia, Red

Salvia greggii

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 4 ft.

Spread: 2 to 3 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Red - Pink - White - Burgundy - Coral

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies - Hummingbirds

Blue Creeping Phlox / Louisiana Phlox

Phlox divaricata ‘Laphamii’

Grows to 1 ft. tall

Spread 1 ft.

Bloom Color- Deep, clear blue

Blooms in Spring

Perennial

Dappled shade/part shade

Prepared/moist/well-drained soil

Spring Magic Columbine

Aquilegia flabellate (red/yellow)

Perennial

Grows 1 to 3 ft. tall

Spread 1 1/2 ft.

Light yellow & red spurred flowers in Spring

Full shade/Part shade

Prepared/Well-drained soil

Blue & White Columbine

Aquilegia flabellata ‘Origami Blue & White’

Full Shade/Part Shade

Perennial

Grows 1 1/2 ft. tall

Spread 1 1/2 ft.

Blooms bright blue and white spurred flowers in the Spring

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Texas Native? Yes

Wildlife Value: Birds & Hummingbirds

Candytuft

Iberis sempervirens

Grows 8 to 10 in. tall

Spread to 2 ft.

White flowers

Spring blooming

Semi-evergreen

Perennial

Full sun/Part shade

Prepared/Well-drained soil

Dianthus 'Everlast Burgundy Blush'

Dianthus sp.

Full Sun/Part Shade Perennial

Grows 6 to 10 in. tall

Spreads 15 in.

Blooms during Spring

Fragrant

Semi-evergreen

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value- Butterflies

Dianthus ' Georgia Peach Pie'

Dianthus sp.

Full Sun/Part Shade Perennial

Grows 6 to 10 in. tall

Spreads 15 in.

Blooms during Spring

Fragrant

Semi-evergreen

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Variegated Spurge

Euphorbia x martini ‘Ascot Rainbow’

Full Sun/Part Shade Perennial

Grows 2-3 ft. tall

Spreads 1-2 ft.

Unusual flowers/variegated multi-color leaves

Companion plant for desert plants

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value- Birds, Butterflies

Coral Bells 'Fire Chief'

Heuchera ‘Fire Chief’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Mid-sized leaves of glowing wine red

Bi-colored pink and white flowers on dark red stems

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Grape Soda'

Heuchera ‘Grape Soda’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Rose pink spring leaves

Light purple flowers

Blooms in Spring-Summer

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds & Butterflies

Coral Bells 'Dark Secret'

Heuchera ‘Dark Secret’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Grows 12-18 in.

Spreads 18 in.

Blooms in Summer

Hybrid variety with cream blooms, bronze purple ruffled foliage

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Paprika'

Heuchera ‘paprika’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Grows 8-12 in. tall

Spreads 16 in.

Cherry-coral foliage with white blooms

Blooms late Spring to Summer

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Peppermint Spice'

Heuchera ‘peppermint spice’

Perennial

Partial Shade/ Full Shade

Grows 9-23 in. tall

Spread 12 in.

Blooms late Spring to Summer

Pink flowers, green with silver veined foliage that turn shades of red orange in cooler months

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Obsidian'

Heuchera ‘Obsidian’

Perennial

Full Shade/Partial Shade

Grows 12-15 in. tall

Spreads 18-24 in.

Blooms Spring to early Summer

Flowers mounds of black shiny foliage topped by white bloom spikes

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Gopher Plant

Euphorbia ridgia

Perennial/Evergreen

Full Sun/Partial Sun

Grows 2-3 ft. tall

Spread 2-3 ft. wid

Chartreuse blooms

Blooms late Winter/early Spring

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Santolina Grey

Santolina chamaecyparissus

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained - Prepared

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: Yellow

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Purple' Skullcap

Scutellaria wrightii

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 12 in.

Spread: 1 to 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: Purple

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds - Butterflies

Santolina Green

Santolina chamaecyparissus

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained - Prepared

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: Yellow

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Soapwort

Saponaria officinalis

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained - Moderate

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: May to September

Bloom Color: Pink

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies - Hummingbirds

'Tall Mexican' Petunia / Tall Purple Ruellia

Ruellia brittonia 'Purple Showers'

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 to 11

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 3 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Spring to Fall

Bloom Color: Pink - Purple

Wildlife Value: Bees - Butterflies

'Upright' Germander

Teucrium chamaedrys

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 ft.

Spread: 1 ft.

Season of Bloom: May to June

Bloom Color: Pink

Native: Adapted

'Brazilian' Verbena

Verbena bonariensis

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 2 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Lavender - Purple

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Homestead Purple' Verbena

Verbena canadensis

Type: Perennial - Groundcover

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Violet - Purple

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Moss' Verbena

Tagetes lucida

Type: Perennial - Groundcover

Deciduous

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer - Fall

Bloom Color: Purple

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Verbena

Verbena x. hybrida

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone :7

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Pink - Red - White - Purple

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Veronica 'Royal Candles'

Veronica sp.

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

AHS Heat Zone: 8 to 2

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 1/2 to 2 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: April to November

Bloom Color: Blue

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

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Gregg's Salvia, Red

Salvia greggii

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 4 ft.

Spread: 2 to 3 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Red - Pink - White - Burgundy - Coral

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies - Hummingbirds

Blue Creeping Phlox / Louisiana Phlox

Phlox divaricata ‘Laphamii’

Grows to 1 ft. tall

Spread 1 ft.

Bloom Color- Deep, clear blue

Blooms in Spring

Perennial

Dappled shade/part shade

Prepared/moist/well-drained soil

Spring Magic Columbine

Aquilegia flabellate (red/yellow)

Perennial

Grows 1 to 3 ft. tall

Spread 1 1/2 ft.

Light yellow & red spurred flowers in Spring

Full shade/Part shade

Prepared/Well-drained soil

Blue & White Columbine

Aquilegia flabellata ‘Origami Blue & White’

Full Shade/Part Shade

Perennial

Grows 1 1/2 ft. tall

Spread 1 1/2 ft.

Blooms bright blue and white spurred flowers in the Spring

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Texas Native? Yes

Wildlife Value: Birds & Hummingbirds

Candytuft

Iberis sempervirens

Grows 8 to 10 in. tall

Spread to 2 ft.

White flowers

Spring blooming

Semi-evergreen

Perennial

Full sun/Part shade

Prepared/Well-drained soil

Dianthus 'Everlast Burgundy Blush'

Dianthus sp.

Full Sun/Part Shade Perennial

Grows 6 to 10 in. tall

Spreads 15 in.

Blooms during Spring

Fragrant

Semi-evergreen

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value- Butterflies

Dianthus ' Georgia Peach Pie'

Dianthus sp.

Full Sun/Part Shade Perennial

Grows 6 to 10 in. tall

Spreads 15 in.

Blooms during Spring

Fragrant

Semi-evergreen

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Variegated Spurge

Euphorbia x martini ‘Ascot Rainbow’

Full Sun/Part Shade Perennial

Grows 2-3 ft. tall

Spreads 1-2 ft.

Unusual flowers/variegated multi-color leaves

Companion plant for desert plants

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value- Birds, Butterflies

Coral Bells 'Fire Chief'

Heuchera ‘Fire Chief’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Mid-sized leaves of glowing wine red

Bi-colored pink and white flowers on dark red stems

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Grape Soda'

Heuchera ‘Grape Soda’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Rose pink spring leaves

Light purple flowers

Blooms in Spring-Summer

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds & Butterflies

Coral Bells 'Dark Secret'

Heuchera ‘Dark Secret’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Grows 12-18 in.

Spreads 18 in.

Blooms in Summer

Hybrid variety with cream blooms, bronze purple ruffled foliage

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Paprika'

Heuchera ‘paprika’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Grows 8-12 in. tall

Spreads 16 in.

Cherry-coral foliage with white blooms

Blooms late Spring to Summer

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Peppermint Spice'

Heuchera ‘peppermint spice’

Perennial

Partial Shade/ Full Shade

Grows 9-23 in. tall

Spread 12 in.

Blooms late Spring to Summer

Pink flowers, green with silver veined foliage that turn shades of red orange in cooler months

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Obsidian'

Heuchera ‘Obsidian’

Perennial

Full Shade/Partial Shade

Grows 12-15 in. tall

Spreads 18-24 in.

Blooms Spring to early Summer

Flowers mounds of black shiny foliage topped by white bloom spikes

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Gopher Plant

Euphorbia ridgia

Perennial/Evergreen

Full Sun/Partial Sun

Grows 2-3 ft. tall

Spread 2-3 ft. wid

Chartreuse blooms

Blooms late Winter/early Spring

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Santolina Grey

Santolina chamaecyparissus

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained - Prepared

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: Yellow

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Purple' Skullcap

Scutellaria wrightii

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 12 in.

Spread: 1 to 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: Purple

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds - Butterflies

Santolina Green

Santolina chamaecyparissus

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained - Prepared

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: Yellow

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Soapwort

Saponaria officinalis

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained - Moderate

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: May to September

Bloom Color: Pink

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies - Hummingbirds

'Tall Mexican' Petunia / Tall Purple Ruellia

Ruellia brittonia 'Purple Showers'

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 to 11

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 3 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Spring to Fall

Bloom Color: Pink - Purple

Wildlife Value: Bees - Butterflies

'Upright' Germander

Teucrium chamaedrys

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 ft.

Spread: 1 ft.

Season of Bloom: May to June

Bloom Color: Pink

Native: Adapted

'Brazilian' Verbena

Verbena bonariensis

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 2 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Lavender - Purple

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Homestead Purple' Verbena

Verbena canadensis

Type: Perennial - Groundcover

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Violet - Purple

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Moss' Verbena

Tagetes lucida

Type: Perennial - Groundcover

Deciduous

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer - Fall

Bloom Color: Purple

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Verbena

Verbena x. hybrida

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone :7

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Pink - Red - White - Purple

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Veronica 'Royal Candles'

Veronica sp.

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

AHS Heat Zone: 8 to 2

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 1/2 to 2 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: April to November

Bloom Color: Blue

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Featured

Gregg's Salvia, Red

Salvia greggii

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 4 ft.

Spread: 2 to 3 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Red - Pink - White - Burgundy - Coral

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies - Hummingbirds

Blue Creeping Phlox / Louisiana Phlox

Phlox divaricata ‘Laphamii’

Grows to 1 ft. tall

Spread 1 ft.

Bloom Color- Deep, clear blue

Blooms in Spring

Perennial

Dappled shade/part shade

Prepared/moist/well-drained soil

Spring Magic Columbine

Aquilegia flabellate (red/yellow)

Perennial

Grows 1 to 3 ft. tall

Spread 1 1/2 ft.

Light yellow & red spurred flowers in Spring

Full shade/Part shade

Prepared/Well-drained soil

Blue & White Columbine

Aquilegia flabellata ‘Origami Blue & White’

Full Shade/Part Shade

Perennial

Grows 1 1/2 ft. tall

Spread 1 1/2 ft.

Blooms bright blue and white spurred flowers in the Spring

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Texas Native? Yes

Wildlife Value: Birds & Hummingbirds

Candytuft

Iberis sempervirens

Grows 8 to 10 in. tall

Spread to 2 ft.

White flowers

Spring blooming

Semi-evergreen

Perennial

Full sun/Part shade

Prepared/Well-drained soil

Dianthus 'Everlast Burgundy Blush'

Dianthus sp.

Full Sun/Part Shade Perennial

Grows 6 to 10 in. tall

Spreads 15 in.

Blooms during Spring

Fragrant

Semi-evergreen

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value- Butterflies

Dianthus ' Georgia Peach Pie'

Dianthus sp.

Full Sun/Part Shade Perennial

Grows 6 to 10 in. tall

Spreads 15 in.

Blooms during Spring

Fragrant

Semi-evergreen

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Variegated Spurge

Euphorbia x martini ‘Ascot Rainbow’

Full Sun/Part Shade Perennial

Grows 2-3 ft. tall

Spreads 1-2 ft.

Unusual flowers/variegated multi-color leaves

Companion plant for desert plants

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value- Birds, Butterflies

Coral Bells 'Fire Chief'

Heuchera ‘Fire Chief’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Mid-sized leaves of glowing wine red

Bi-colored pink and white flowers on dark red stems

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Grape Soda'

Heuchera ‘Grape Soda’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Rose pink spring leaves

Light purple flowers

Blooms in Spring-Summer

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds & Butterflies

Coral Bells 'Dark Secret'

Heuchera ‘Dark Secret’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Grows 12-18 in.

Spreads 18 in.

Blooms in Summer

Hybrid variety with cream blooms, bronze purple ruffled foliage

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Paprika'

Heuchera ‘paprika’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Grows 8-12 in. tall

Spreads 16 in.

Cherry-coral foliage with white blooms

Blooms late Spring to Summer

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Peppermint Spice'

Heuchera ‘peppermint spice’

Perennial

Partial Shade/ Full Shade

Grows 9-23 in. tall

Spread 12 in.

Blooms late Spring to Summer

Pink flowers, green with silver veined foliage that turn shades of red orange in cooler months

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Obsidian'

Heuchera ‘Obsidian’

Perennial

Full Shade/Partial Shade

Grows 12-15 in. tall

Spreads 18-24 in.

Blooms Spring to early Summer

Flowers mounds of black shiny foliage topped by white bloom spikes

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Gopher Plant

Euphorbia ridgia

Perennial/Evergreen

Full Sun/Partial Sun

Grows 2-3 ft. tall

Spread 2-3 ft. wid

Chartreuse blooms

Blooms late Winter/early Spring

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Santolina Grey

Santolina chamaecyparissus

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained - Prepared

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: Yellow

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Purple' Skullcap

Scutellaria wrightii

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 12 in.

Spread: 1 to 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: Purple

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds - Butterflies

Santolina Green

Santolina chamaecyparissus

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained - Prepared

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: Yellow

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Soapwort

Saponaria officinalis

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained - Moderate

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: May to September

Bloom Color: Pink

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies - Hummingbirds

'Tall Mexican' Petunia / Tall Purple Ruellia

Ruellia brittonia 'Purple Showers'

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 to 11

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 3 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Spring to Fall

Bloom Color: Pink - Purple

Wildlife Value: Bees - Butterflies

'Upright' Germander

Teucrium chamaedrys

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 ft.

Spread: 1 ft.

Season of Bloom: May to June

Bloom Color: Pink

Native: Adapted

'Brazilian' Verbena

Verbena bonariensis

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 2 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Lavender - Purple

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Homestead Purple' Verbena

Verbena canadensis

Type: Perennial - Groundcover

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Violet - Purple

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Moss' Verbena

Tagetes lucida

Type: Perennial - Groundcover

Deciduous

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer - Fall

Bloom Color: Purple

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Verbena

Verbena x. hybrida

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone :7

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Pink - Red - White - Purple

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Veronica 'Royal Candles'

Veronica sp.

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

AHS Heat Zone: 8 to 2

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 1/2 to 2 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: April to November

Bloom Color: Blue

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Featured

Gregg's Salvia, Red

Salvia greggii

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 4 ft.

Spread: 2 to 3 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Red - Pink - White - Burgundy - Coral

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies - Hummingbirds

Blue Creeping Phlox / Louisiana Phlox

Phlox divaricata ‘Laphamii’

Grows to 1 ft. tall

Spread 1 ft.

Bloom Color- Deep, clear blue

Blooms in Spring

Perennial

Dappled shade/part shade

Prepared/moist/well-drained soil

Spring Magic Columbine

Aquilegia flabellate (red/yellow)

Perennial

Grows 1 to 3 ft. tall

Spread 1 1/2 ft.

Light yellow & red spurred flowers in Spring

Full shade/Part shade

Prepared/Well-drained soil

Blue & White Columbine

Aquilegia flabellata ‘Origami Blue & White’

Full Shade/Part Shade

Perennial

Grows 1 1/2 ft. tall

Spread 1 1/2 ft.

Blooms bright blue and white spurred flowers in the Spring

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Texas Native? Yes

Wildlife Value: Birds & Hummingbirds

Candytuft

Iberis sempervirens

Grows 8 to 10 in. tall

Spread to 2 ft.

White flowers

Spring blooming

Semi-evergreen

Perennial

Full sun/Part shade

Prepared/Well-drained soil

Dianthus 'Everlast Burgundy Blush'

Dianthus sp.

Full Sun/Part Shade Perennial

Grows 6 to 10 in. tall

Spreads 15 in.

Blooms during Spring

Fragrant

Semi-evergreen

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value- Butterflies

Dianthus ' Georgia Peach Pie'

Dianthus sp.

Full Sun/Part Shade Perennial

Grows 6 to 10 in. tall

Spreads 15 in.

Blooms during Spring

Fragrant

Semi-evergreen

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Variegated Spurge

Euphorbia x martini ‘Ascot Rainbow’

Full Sun/Part Shade Perennial

Grows 2-3 ft. tall

Spreads 1-2 ft.

Unusual flowers/variegated multi-color leaves

Companion plant for desert plants

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value- Birds, Butterflies

Coral Bells 'Fire Chief'

Heuchera ‘Fire Chief’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Mid-sized leaves of glowing wine red

Bi-colored pink and white flowers on dark red stems

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Grape Soda'

Heuchera ‘Grape Soda’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Rose pink spring leaves

Light purple flowers

Blooms in Spring-Summer

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds & Butterflies

Coral Bells 'Dark Secret'

Heuchera ‘Dark Secret’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Grows 12-18 in.

Spreads 18 in.

Blooms in Summer

Hybrid variety with cream blooms, bronze purple ruffled foliage

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Paprika'

Heuchera ‘paprika’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Grows 8-12 in. tall

Spreads 16 in.

Cherry-coral foliage with white blooms

Blooms late Spring to Summer

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Peppermint Spice'

Heuchera ‘peppermint spice’

Perennial

Partial Shade/ Full Shade

Grows 9-23 in. tall

Spread 12 in.

Blooms late Spring to Summer

Pink flowers, green with silver veined foliage that turn shades of red orange in cooler months

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Obsidian'

Heuchera ‘Obsidian’

Perennial

Full Shade/Partial Shade

Grows 12-15 in. tall

Spreads 18-24 in.

Blooms Spring to early Summer

Flowers mounds of black shiny foliage topped by white bloom spikes

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Gopher Plant

Euphorbia ridgia

Perennial/Evergreen

Full Sun/Partial Sun

Grows 2-3 ft. tall

Spread 2-3 ft. wid

Chartreuse blooms

Blooms late Winter/early Spring

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Santolina Grey

Santolina chamaecyparissus

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained - Prepared

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: Yellow

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Purple' Skullcap

Scutellaria wrightii

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 12 in.

Spread: 1 to 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: Purple

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds - Butterflies

Santolina Green

Santolina chamaecyparissus

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained - Prepared

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: Yellow

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Soapwort

Saponaria officinalis

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained - Moderate

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: May to September

Bloom Color: Pink

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies - Hummingbirds

'Tall Mexican' Petunia / Tall Purple Ruellia

Ruellia brittonia 'Purple Showers'

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 to 11

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 3 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Spring to Fall

Bloom Color: Pink - Purple

Wildlife Value: Bees - Butterflies

'Upright' Germander

Teucrium chamaedrys

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 ft.

Spread: 1 ft.

Season of Bloom: May to June

Bloom Color: Pink

Native: Adapted

'Brazilian' Verbena

Verbena bonariensis

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 2 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Lavender - Purple

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Homestead Purple' Verbena

Verbena canadensis

Type: Perennial - Groundcover

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Violet - Purple

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Moss' Verbena

Tagetes lucida

Type: Perennial - Groundcover

Deciduous

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer - Fall

Bloom Color: Purple

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Verbena

Verbena x. hybrida

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone :7

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Pink - Red - White - Purple

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Veronica 'Royal Candles'

Veronica sp.

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

AHS Heat Zone: 8 to 2

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 1/2 to 2 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: April to November

Bloom Color: Blue

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Featured

Gregg's Salvia, Red

Salvia greggii

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 4 ft.

Spread: 2 to 3 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Red - Pink - White - Burgundy - Coral

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies - Hummingbirds

Blue Creeping Phlox / Louisiana Phlox

Phlox divaricata ‘Laphamii’

Grows to 1 ft. tall

Spread 1 ft.

Bloom Color- Deep, clear blue

Blooms in Spring

Perennial

Dappled shade/part shade

Prepared/moist/well-drained soil

Spring Magic Columbine

Aquilegia flabellate (red/yellow)

Perennial

Grows 1 to 3 ft. tall

Spread 1 1/2 ft.

Light yellow & red spurred flowers in Spring

Full shade/Part shade

Prepared/Well-drained soil

Blue & White Columbine

Aquilegia flabellata ‘Origami Blue & White’

Full Shade/Part Shade

Perennial

Grows 1 1/2 ft. tall

Spread 1 1/2 ft.

Blooms bright blue and white spurred flowers in the Spring

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Texas Native? Yes

Wildlife Value: Birds & Hummingbirds

Candytuft

Iberis sempervirens

Grows 8 to 10 in. tall

Spread to 2 ft.

White flowers

Spring blooming

Semi-evergreen

Perennial

Full sun/Part shade

Prepared/Well-drained soil

Dianthus 'Everlast Burgundy Blush'

Dianthus sp.

Full Sun/Part Shade Perennial

Grows 6 to 10 in. tall

Spreads 15 in.

Blooms during Spring

Fragrant

Semi-evergreen

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value- Butterflies

Dianthus ' Georgia Peach Pie'

Dianthus sp.

Full Sun/Part Shade Perennial

Grows 6 to 10 in. tall

Spreads 15 in.

Blooms during Spring

Fragrant

Semi-evergreen

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Variegated Spurge

Euphorbia x martini ‘Ascot Rainbow’

Full Sun/Part Shade Perennial

Grows 2-3 ft. tall

Spreads 1-2 ft.

Unusual flowers/variegated multi-color leaves

Companion plant for desert plants

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value- Birds, Butterflies

Coral Bells 'Fire Chief'

Heuchera ‘Fire Chief’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Mid-sized leaves of glowing wine red

Bi-colored pink and white flowers on dark red stems

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Grape Soda'

Heuchera ‘Grape Soda’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Rose pink spring leaves

Light purple flowers

Blooms in Spring-Summer

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds & Butterflies

Coral Bells 'Dark Secret'

Heuchera ‘Dark Secret’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Grows 12-18 in.

Spreads 18 in.

Blooms in Summer

Hybrid variety with cream blooms, bronze purple ruffled foliage

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Paprika'

Heuchera ‘paprika’

Perennial

Partial Shade/Full Shade

Grows 8-12 in. tall

Spreads 16 in.

Cherry-coral foliage with white blooms

Blooms late Spring to Summer

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Peppermint Spice'

Heuchera ‘peppermint spice’

Perennial

Partial Shade/ Full Shade

Grows 9-23 in. tall

Spread 12 in.

Blooms late Spring to Summer

Pink flowers, green with silver veined foliage that turn shades of red orange in cooler months

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Coral Bells 'Obsidian'

Heuchera ‘Obsidian’

Perennial

Full Shade/Partial Shade

Grows 12-15 in. tall

Spreads 18-24 in.

Blooms Spring to early Summer

Flowers mounds of black shiny foliage topped by white bloom spikes

Prepared/Moist/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Gopher Plant

Euphorbia ridgia

Perennial/Evergreen

Full Sun/Partial Sun

Grows 2-3 ft. tall

Spread 2-3 ft. wid

Chartreuse blooms

Blooms late Winter/early Spring

Prepared/Well-Drained Soil

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Santolina Grey

Santolina chamaecyparissus

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained - Prepared

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: Yellow

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Purple' Skullcap

Scutellaria wrightii

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 12 in.

Spread: 1 to 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: Purple

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds - Butterflies

Santolina Green

Santolina chamaecyparissus

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained - Prepared

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: Yellow

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Soapwort

Saponaria officinalis

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained - Moderate

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: May to September

Bloom Color: Pink

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies - Hummingbirds

'Tall Mexican' Petunia / Tall Purple Ruellia

Ruellia brittonia 'Purple Showers'

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 to 11

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 3 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Spring to Fall

Bloom Color: Pink - Purple

Wildlife Value: Bees - Butterflies

'Upright' Germander

Teucrium chamaedrys

Type: Perennial

Evergreen

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 ft.

Spread: 1 ft.

Season of Bloom: May to June

Bloom Color: Pink

Native: Adapted

'Brazilian' Verbena

Verbena bonariensis

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 2 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Lavender - Purple

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Homestead Purple' Verbena

Verbena canadensis

Type: Perennial - Groundcover

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Violet - Purple

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Moss' Verbena

Tagetes lucida

Type: Perennial - Groundcover

Deciduous

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer - Fall

Bloom Color: Purple

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Verbena

Verbena x. hybrida

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone :7

AHS Heat Zone: 12 to 1

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: March to November

Bloom Color: Pink - Red - White - Purple

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Veronica 'Royal Candles'

Veronica sp.

Type: Perennial

Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

AHS Heat Zone: 8 to 2

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 1/2 to 2 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: April to November

Bloom Color: Blue

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

PARTIAL SHADE ANNUALS

Featured

Annual Vinca

Catharanthus roseus

Type: Annual

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Height: 1 to 2 ft.

Spread: 1 to 2 ft.

Bloom Color: Pink - White - Purple

Bat Face

Cuphea

Type: Annual

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low -Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 15 to 18 in.

Spread: 12 in.

Season of Bloom: May to September

Bloom Color: Red

Begonia

Semperflorens cultorum

Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Annual

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10 to 11

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 6 to 12 in.

Spread: 6 to 12 in.

Season of Bloom: June to Frost

Bloom Color: White - Pink - Red

Blue Daze

Evolvulus glomeratus

Type: Annual

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low -Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Bloom Color: Blue

Coleus Red

Coleus sp.

Type: Annual

Light: Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Penta

Penta lanceolata

Type: Annual

Light: Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 3 ft.

Spread: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Spring - Summer - Fall

Bloom Color: Red - Pink - Lavender - White

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds - Butterflies

Portulaca

Portulaca

Type: Annual

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 5 to 8 in.

Spread: 8 to 10 in.

Season of Bloom: Spring - Summer - Fall

Bloom Color: Rainbow

Lantana 'Silvermound'

Lantana

Type: Annual

USDA Hardiness Zone:

AHS Heat Zone:

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 3 ft.

Spread: 3 to 4 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer - Fall

Bloom Color: White

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Alyssum

Alyssum sp.

Type: Tender Perennial

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 6 to 12 in.

Spread: 9 in.

Season of Bloom: Spring

Bloom Color: White - Pink - Purple

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Lantana 'Dallas Red'

Lantana sp.

Type: Annual

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 3 ft.

Spread: 3 to 4 ft.

Season of Bloom: May to October

Bloom Color: Yellow

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Dianthus 'Greenleaf'

Dianthus sp.

Type: Annual

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 6 to 10 in.

Spread: 15 in.

Season of Bloom: Spring to Fall

Bloom Color: Pink - White - Red

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Diascia

Diascia hybrida

Type: Annual

Light: Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 8 to 12 in.

Spread: 12 in.

Season of Bloom: Late Spring to Fall

Bloom Color: Pink - White - Rose - Apricot

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Esperanza 'Orange Bells'

Tecoma stans 'Orange Star'

Type: Annual Shrub

Deciduous - Semi Evergreen

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained - Neutral Alkaline

Height: 5 to 8 ft.

Spread: 3 to 5 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer - Fall

Bloom Color: Golden Yellow

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds

Flowering Kale

Brassica spp.

Type: Annual

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 3 ft.

Spread: 12 to 18 in.

Season of Bloom: May to October

Bloom Color: Green - Purple - Red - White - Blue

Native: Native

Geranium

Pelargonium hortorum

Type: Annual

Deciduous

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 2 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Spring - Fall

Bloom Color: White - Red - Pink - Lavender

Native: Adapted

Gerbera Daisy

Gerbera jamesonii "Festival Mix"

Type: Annual

Deciduous

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 12 to 18 in.

Spread: 12 in.

Season of Bloom: Spring - Fall

Bloom Color: White - Red - Pink - Yellow - Orange

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds

Lantana 'New Gold'

Lantana sp.

Type: Annual

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 to 3 ft.

Spread: 3 to 4 ft.

Season of Bloom: May to October

Bloom Color: Yellow

Native: Native

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Pineapple' Sage

Salvia elegans

Type: Annual

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 4 ft.

Spread: 3 ft.

Season of Bloom: Fall

Bloom Color: Red

Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds

Purslane

Purslane sp.

Type: Annual

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 6 to 15 in.

Spread: 15 in.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: Variety

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

'Star' Zinnia

Zinnia angustifolia

Type: Annual

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Spread: 1 ft.

Season of Bloom: Summer

Bloom Color: White - Yellow - Orange

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Violas

Viola sp.

Type: Annual

Light: Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 10 in.

Spread: 12 in.

Season of Bloom: Spring - Summer

Bloom Color: Yellow - Purple - Red - Pink

White - Orange

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Caladium 'Candyland'

Caladium bicolor

Type: Annual Bulb

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 to 10

Light: Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 ft.

Spread: 1 ft.

Bloom Color: Greenish White

Native: Adapted

Caladium 'Classic Pink'

Caladium bicolor

Type: Annual Bulb

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 to 10

Light: Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 ft.

Spread: 1 ft.

Bloom Color: Greenish White

Native: Adapted

Caladium 'Miss Muffet'

Caladium bicolor

Type: Annual Bulb

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 to 10

Light: Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 ft.

Spread: 1 ft.

Bloom Color: Greenish White

Native: Adapted

Caladium 'White Christmas'

Caladium bicolor

Type: Annual Bulb

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 to 10

Light: Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 ft.

Spread: 1 ft.

Bloom Color: Greenish White

Native: Adapted

Caladium 'White Wonder'

Caladium bicolor

Type: Annual Bulb

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 to 10

Light: Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 2 ft.

Spread: 1 ft.

Bloom Color: Greenish White

Native: Adapted

Coleus Yellow

Coleus sp.

Type: Annual

Light: Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 2 ft.

Spread: 2 ft.

Columbine 'Music Blue and White'

Aquilegia hybrid

Type: Annual

Light: Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 20 in.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: Spring

Bloom Color: Blue/White Spurred

Native: Adapted

Wildlife Value: Birds - Hummingbirds

Croton

Codiaeum variegatum

Type: Annual - Houseplant

Light: Partial Shade - Full Shade

Water Usage: Low - Medium

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 2 ft.

Spread: 1 to 1 1/2 ft.

Annual Plumbago

Plumbago auriculata

Type: Tender Perennial

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9

Light: Full Sun - Partial Shade

Water Usage: Low

Soil: Well Drained

Height: 1 to 3 ft.

Spread: 1 1/2 ft.

Season of Bloom: May to September

Bloom Color: Blue