Local Plant Spotlights
Planting for Color
The Pentas plant stands out as an excellent choice for Houston gardens, with colors ranging from purple and white. Beyond its star-shape visual appeal, this low-maintenance plant also serves as magnet for butterflies, hummingbirds and bees.
Marigolds thrive in warm, sunny Texas gardens, making summer an ideal time for planting their vibrant orange and yellow blooms. Petunias are valued for their radiant, long-lasting color. Tidal Wave Red Velour Spreading Petunia, the latest Texas Superstar release, is particularly durable and well-suited for landscapes and containers with its trailing habit.
Also keep in mind roses like Mutabilis or Butterfly Rose and Belinda’s Dream Rose, caladium varieties like Carolyn Wharton, Red Flash, and White Queen, which flourish in Houston's hot summers, and pansies that provide a cheerful burst of color year-round with minimal maintenance.
Gardenias (Photo Courtesy: Parker Sturdivant
Planting for Scent
Dianthus is known for its pink and red flowers and clove-like scent, doing double duty in a garden. Gardenia, particularly the Gardenia Veitchii variety, boasts large white flowers and a strong floral aroma, making it a top choice for those who want aromatic plants. Star Jasmine also offers sweet-smelling white blossoms and is ideal for climbing structures.
Meanwhile, Tuscan Blue Rosemary not only supplies herbs for cooking but also bursts into delicate flowers, spilling their fragrance throughout a garden. Any one of the above plants will elevate an outdoor area and create a relaxing ambiance.
Planting for Wildlife
American Wisteria (Wisteria frutescens), native to Houston, has graceful cascades of flowers that also attract birds and bees. Similarly, Zinnias in red, yellow, and orange are a pollinator magnet. They are easy to grow and thrive when planted in late winter or early spring.
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