Horseherb

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Groundcover, Shrubs

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horseherb

Yellow flowers Texas Native: Blackland Prairie & Edwards Plateau Height: 6-10″ Spread: 1′+ Light: Sun/shade Deciduous Seasonal Interest: Spring to fall Drought Tolerance: Very low Maintenance: Mow occasionally to revitalize Recommended for revegetation; tolerates some foot traffic; great for dry shade

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Creeping Germander

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Groundcover, Shrubs

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creepinggermander

Pink and purple flowers Height: 4-6″ Spread: 1.5-2′ Light: Sun Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Summer Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Sheer to encourage compact growth Low mounding form; silver foliage; dark green variety available (inset); requires well drained soils

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Frogfruit

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Groundcover, Shrubs

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frogfruit

White flowers Texas Native: Blackland Prairie & Edwards Plateau Height: 6-8″ Spread: 1.5-2′+ Light: Sun/shade Deciduous Seasonal Interest: Spring to fall Drought Tolerance: Low to medium Maintenance: Cut back to 3″ in February Spreads rapidly; small flower; larval host plant to butterflies

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Gregg Dalea

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Groundcover, Shrubs

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greggdalea

Purple flowers Texas Native: Texas Height: 6-12″ Spread: 2-4′ Light: Sun/part shade Semi-evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring to fall Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Pruning not necessary Silvery blue-green leaves; dry soil; winter-hardy; primary bloom period in fall

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Aztec Grass

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Groundcover, Shrubs

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aztecgrass

Variegated foliage Height: 1′ Spread: 1′ Light: Part shade/shade Evergreen Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: No pruning necessary Similar to Liriope with white variegated leaves; no pests or diseases

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