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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(Perovskia atriplicifolia)
The airy spikes of Russian sage float like a mist of lavender in a sunny border. A steadfast performer through the dog days of summer in Texas, Russian sage prefers minimal water and fertilizing. It can get large–usually 3′-4′, sometimes taller–but its transparency belies its size and allows it to combine well with many other border perennials.
(Thelypteris kunthii)
The lush semi-evergreen fronds of this East Texas native enliven dim corners, turning bronzy in the winter and tolerating poor drainage. Great ferny texture. Not very drought resistant.
(Cyrtomium falcatum)
A workhorse of North Texas gardens, the holly fern is reliably evergreen and tough enough to withstand winter winds without shredding. Dark and deeply divided foliage makes a great foil for flowers or other, lighter green ferns in shady borders. Good drought tolerance.
(Malaviscus drummondii)
An indestructible native plant with big bold texture for semi-shady locations or even full sun. Red-orange or pink turban-shaped flowers seem most prolific in the worst heat, when everything else in the garden has fainted. Hummingbirds, bees and fruit-eating mammals love the nectar and fruits (you can eat them, too, if you’re inclined). If you’ve got a black thumb, this is your perennial.
(Salvia leucantha)
Long spikes of purple and white make a massive display in the early fall garden. ‘Santa Barbara’ is a more dwarf form which will get 24”-30” tall and stays more compact than the straight species. Typical grey-green fuzzy sage leaf arrayed on tough woody stems, which should be cut back in winter.