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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.



Flame Acanthus

Flame Acanthus

(Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii)
Flame acanthus (also known as butterfly bush) is a drought-tolerant Texas native plant that thrives in full sun and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies with its bright red-orange tubular flowers from mid-summer until frost.

It grows 3-5 feet tall, loses its leaves in winter, and regrows from the roots in spring.

Once established, it requires very little water and is adapted to various Texas soils, including clay and rocky conditions.

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Thrift

Thrift

(Armeria maritima)

While not a Texas native plant, it is a hardy perennial known for its low maintenance and drought tolerance once established, making it a suitable choice for many Texas gardens, particularly those with lean, well-draining soil.

Its mounded, grass-like foliage and dense, cushion-like appearance with vibrant flowers make it ideal for edging borders or walkways.

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Mexican Mint Marigold

Mexican Mint Marigold

(Tagetes lucida)

Mexican Mint Marigold is a hardy, low-maintenance perennial, which features bright yellow flowers in the fall and licorice-scented foliage that can be used as a culinary substitute for tarragon.

This plant attracts pollinators, tolerates full sun to part shade, and requires well-draining soil, making it a great option for Texas landscapes.  

Other Names Anise Marigold, Texas Tarragon, Mexican Tarragon, and Spanish Tarragon.

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Moneywort aka. Creeping Jenny

Moneywort aka. Creeping Jenny

(Lysimachia nummularia)

Moneywort also known as Creeping Jenny, A low-growing, perennial ground cover that forms a mat of rounded leaves.

The leaves are typically a bright green, though the popular ‘Aurea’ cultivar has a golden-yellow color. It produces small, cup-shaped yellow flowers in late spring to midsummer.

Moneywort is a vigorous, fast-spreading plant that grows from rhizomes and stems that root wherever they touch the soil.

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Tansy Fern

Tansy Fern

(Tanacetum vulgare)
A flowering plant with distinctive fern-like leaves and dense clusters of yellow, button-shaped flowers.
It is a perennial that can grow up to five feet tall and is known for its pungent odor and historical uses as an insect repellent, dye, and folk remedy.
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