Wooly Stemodia

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Groundcover, Shrubs

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woolystemodia

Silvery leaves; purple flowers Texas Native: Texas Height: 4-6″ Spread: 3′+ Light: Sun/part shade Deciduous Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Prune unattractive foliage Delicate blooms; good cascading plant for pots; needs good drainage; can be poisonous to livestock

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Violet

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Groundcover, Shrubs

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violet

Violet flowers Texas Native: Texas Height: 4-6″ Spread: 8-12′ Light: Part shade/shade Deciduous Seasonal Interest: Spring Drought Tolerance: Low to medium Maintenance: No maintenance required Reseeds easily; lighter purple bloom than houseplant

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Silver Ponyfoot

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Groundcover, Shrubs

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silverponyfoot

Silver-gray leaves Texas Native: Texas Height: 2-4″ Spread: 2′+ Light: Sun/part shade Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Summer Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: No pruning required Attractive silver gray foliage on low growing runners; good drainage is critical; do not over-water

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Sedum (Stonecrop)

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Groundcover, Shrubs

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sedum

White yellow or pink Texas Native: Texas Height: 4-12″ Spread: 1-2′+ Light: Sun/shade Evergreen Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: No pruning required Succulent plant with many species and flower colors; good drainage required; withstands shallow, poor soil

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Texas Sedge

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Groundcover, Shrubs

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txsedge

Green foliage Texas Native: Texas Height: 6-8″ Spread: 6-18″ Light: Sun/shade Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Prune unattractive foliage Groundcover for dry shade; adapts to wide range of soils; can be moved at high setting

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Meadow Sedge

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Groundcover, Shrubs

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meadowsedge

Green foliage Texas Native: Blackland Prairie & Edwards Plateau Height: 1-1.5′ Spread: 1.5′ Light: Sun/shade Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Prune unattractive foliage Clump-like foliage; prefers well-drained soils

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Cherokee Sedge

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Groundcover, Shrubs

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chersedge

Green bloom Texas Native: Texas Height: 2-2.5′ Spread: 1′ Light: Part shade Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Trim to contain; can remove seedheads at end of season Clumping sedge; coarser texture than most sedges and is one of the tallest

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Blue Sedge

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Groundcover, Shrubs

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bluesedge

Yellow flowers Height: 6-12″ Spread: 15-18″ Light: Sun/shade Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Prune unattractive foliage Grown for blue-green foliage; clump-like foliage; grass-like; needs occasional moisture

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Berkeley Sedge

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Groundcover, Shrubs

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berksedge

Yellow flowers Height: 1′ Spread: 1′ Light: Part shade/shade Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Late spring Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Prune unattractive foliage Clump-like foliage; grass-like; needs occasional moisture

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Santolina (Lavender Cotton)

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Groundcover, Shrubs

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santolina

Yellow flowers; silver foliage Height: 1-1.5′ Spread: 1.5-2.5′ Light: Sun Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Summer Drought Tolerance: Very low Maintenance: Prune plants that have begun to die in center Shrubby groundcover; fine textured, aromatic evergreen foliage; requires excellent drainage; not long-lived; green leaf species also available

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