Agapanthus africanus
Plant Type: Perennial (D)
Mature Size: 2-4 ft tall, 2-3 ft wide
Toxicity: Toxic
Maintenance: Moderate – Requires regular watering, deadheading spent flowers, and occasional division. Best grown in full sun with well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage flowering. Divide clumps every few years.
Freeze: Can be damaged below 20°F – Mulch heavily and cover during hard freezes.
Interest: Blue or white flowers, attracts pollinators
Ajuga reptans
Plant Type: Groundcover (E)
Mature Size: 6-8 in tall, spreading
Toxicity: Mildly Toxic
Maintenance: Low – Spreads easily, but may need occasional trimming to control spread.
Freeze Tolerance: Can tolerate mild freezes but may die back – Trim damaged foliage in spring – Young plants may need frost protection.
Interest: Blue-purple flowers, attracts bees. Great for shaded areas.
Bauhinia lunarioides
Plant Type: Small Tree (D)
Mature Size: 6-12' H x 6-10' W
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Low maintenance, occasional pruning
Freeze Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F, may suffer leaf drop
Interest: Fragrant white flowers, butterfly attractor
Plant Type: Perennial
Mature Size: 1-3’ tall /1-5’ wide
Toxicity: toxic to people/pets
Maintenance: Low. Best grown in full sun/light shade. Prune in Spring to control spreading
Freeze: While these are listed as hardy in lower temperatures, Texas freezes have taught us that the foiliage will turn brown after/during a freeze event. Give the roots a good soak prior and prune back to a few inches off the ground after the last frost of the season.
Read MoreDryopteris erythrosora
Plant Type: Fern (E)
Mature Size: 1.5-2 ft tall, 2-3 ft wide
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Low – Remove dead fronds occasionally; mulch to retain moisture. Trim old fronds in early spring. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Freeze Tolerance: Cold hardy – Tolerates frost and snow; may benefit from mulch.
Interest: Copper-colored new growth
Acer rubrum
Plant Type: Tree (D)
Mature Size:40-60 ft tall, 20-40 ft wide
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Moderate – Prune in late winter to maintain shape and structure. Deep water in extreme drought.
Freeze: Moderate freeze tolerance – Ensure proper watering before freezes.
Interest: Brilliant red fall foliage
Dietes bicolor
Plant Type: Perennial (E)
Mature Size: 2-3 ft tall, 2 ft wide
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Low – Trim old foliage after blooming; thrives in well-drained soil.
Freeze: Cold hardy – May experience leaf damage but will recover in spring.
Interest: Yellow flowers with dark markings
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri
Plant Type: Grass (E)
Mature Size: 4-6 ft tall, 3-4 ft wide
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Low – Cut back in late winter to refresh growth, otherwise requires little attention. Drought-tolerant.
Freeze Tolerance: Cold hardy – Trim back in late winter to promote healthy spring growth.
Interest: Tall, blue-green foliage. Fast growing.
Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'
Plant Type: Groundcover (E)
Mature Size: 6-12 in tall, spreading
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Low – Requires little maintenance; occasional shaping as desired. Trim back if it spreads too aggressively.
Freeze Tolerance: Cold hardy – Established plants tolerate freezing temperatures.
Interest: Dense groundcover, blue-green foliage
Buxus microphylla
Plant Type: Shrub (E)
Mature Size: 2-6 ft tall, 2-4 ft wide
Toxicity: Toxic
Maintenance: Moderate – Needs occasional shaping; deep watering recommended in extreme drought.
Freeze Tolerance: Cold hardy, but may need protection in extreme cold – Mulch roots.
Interest: Dense, evergreen foliage for hedges. Commonly used for decorative topiaries.
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Teucrium fruticans
Plant Type: Shrub (E)
Mature Size: 3-5 ft tall, 3-5 ft wide
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Low – Prune lightly after flowering; drought-tolerant and easy to maintain.
Freeze Tolerance: Cold hardy – Young plants may need protection; mature plants tolerate freezes.
Interest: Blue flowers, aromatic leaves
Buddleja davidii
Plant Type: Perennial (D)
Mature Size: 3-5 ft tall, 3-5 ft wide
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Moderate – Deadhead flowers regularly to encourage blooming; prune annually. Requires well-draining soil.
Freeze: Cold hardy – Prune in early spring to remove frost-damaged growth.
Interest: Purple flowers, highly attractive to butterflies
