Welcome to our Plant Library! Dave and his staff share their years of experience trying out different plants, along with the maintenance know-how that comes from doing it all yourself. The photos and descriptions here will introduce you to some of the wonderful plant material we can enjoy here in North Texas. We hope you enjoy this handy resource.
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(Thymus serpyllum ‘Elfin’)
Who ever has enough thyme? Tiny little woolly leaves make a dense mat of green on this variety, which grows less than half an inch tall. Great for filling in little spaces between rocks; just needs good drainage and some moisture. Too short to use for cooking (there are lots of other options for that, like lemon or silver edge thyme).
(Ajuga reptans)
A very low-growing groundcover with bronzy-green to purple foliage and tiny blue or rosy trumpet-shaped flowers in mid-spring. Forms a dense mat in damp areas under trees–a nice alternative to the ubiquitous Asian jasmine. Can take some drought once it’s been established for a while.
(Heuchera villosa ‘Caramel’)
This plant has bright leaves that mature to a caramel-gold color throughout the season. It creates a great element of warmth and contrast to woodland plants and potted arrangements. Works well in the high Texas heat and humidity.
(Ficus pumila)
Tiny leaves and stems cover ugly walls and fences with a layer of evergreen velvet. Useful as background for specimen plants and hiding irregularities in walls. Can take over an area in time.
(Pleiblastus distichus “Mini”)
Smallest bamboo available, growing to just 1 foot tall with deep green 1″ wide foliage. Will spread to cover an area in full to light shade; good alternative to turf in dark shade where grass won’t grow, but confine it with a good barrier to keep it where you want it.