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Height: 1-1.5′ Spread: 4-20′ Light: Sun/shade Evergreen Maintenance: Maintain distinct edge to prevent spreading Vining groundcover; will climb trees, may burn in full sun; suppresses weeds: can be invasive; do not plant near preserves or waterways
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
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
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
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
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
Bluish-lilac flowers Texas Native: Texas Height: 25-30′ Spread: 3-6′ Light: Part shade/sun Deciduous Seasonal Interest: Spring Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Lightly prune in late winter High heat tolerance; fragrant; plants can become chlorotic on alkaline soils; not as showy as invasive wisteria; flowers attract several insect species; larval host for Long-Tailed Skipper and Marine Blue [...]
Dark purple flowers Height: 15′ Spread: 8′ Light: Sun Semi-evergreen Seasonal Interest: Summer to fall Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune in winter, if needed Not to be confused with invasive wisteria; loses leaves in cold
Scarlet foliage Texas Native: Blacklands Prairie & Edwards Plateau Spread: up to 40′+ Light: Sun/shade Deciduous Seasonal Interest: Fall Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Prune to control growth Vigorous cover; not recommended for wood structures; pest free; many birds compete for the berries; best foliage color and berry production in full sun
Reddish-orange flowers Texas Native: Blackland Prairie & Edwards Plateau Spread: 6-40′+ Light: Sun/part shade Deciduous Seasonal Interest: Summer Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Prune to control growth Not recommended for wood structures; attracts hummingbirds; aggressive spreader; ‘Madame Galen’ and ‘Georgia’ have larger blooms
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