Texas Frogfruit, or Phyla nodiflora, is a fantastic low-growing, semi-evergreen groundcover native to Texas and many parts of the US. Some think Frogfruit might be a weed since it has the potential to invade lawns. However, this Texas native groundcover can be a stellar addition, providing an abundant blanket of
The Flame Acanthus is a deciduous Texas native shrub best known for its red tubular flowers that are beloved by hummingbirds. This might be why it’s also known as the hummingbird bush. The Flame Acanthus naturally grows on the rocky slopes of Texas and in the proper conditions it
Turk's Cap is a beautiful flowering shrub native to Texas and the southeastern region of the United States. It’s mostly a low-growing perennial that’s famous for its little red, tubular flowers that are hummingbird magnets. Turk’s Cap can spread easily and blooms for almost six
The Agarita is an evergreen shrub, concentrated most densely in Texas but spreading through New Mexico, Arizona, and south to Mexico. It's also one of my favorite Texas native plants in my own landscape. Agarita is most known for its very prickly gray-green leaves, which in nature protect
The Yaupon Holly is an evergreen Texas native shrub or small tree that's become one of the most commonly used plants in landscapes around the state. And for good reason! It's highly versatile, withstanding full sun or tolerating full shade, and drought-resistant, but it doesn'
The Anacacho Orchid is a small tree native to Texas and Northern Mexico that's an interesting addition to any Texas native home landscape. The Anacahcho Orchid doesn't take up too much space, it's spring blooms are prolific and it attracts pollinators. It's
Chile Pequin is a smaller Texas native shrub known for its super hot small chiles. These chiles are the fruits this plant produces later summer through fall and to the first frost in winter following its tiny white flowers. The Chile Pequin is a versatile, attractive, and resilient shade-tolerant shrub,