{"title":"Midsummer Blooms","description":"A collection of blooming plants to bring color to your summer months.","products":[{"product_id":"beebalm-lemon-mint-purple","title":"Lemon Mint Beebalm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Monarda citriodora wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=MOCI\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMonarda citriodora\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonarda citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e, often lovingly referred to as lemon mint or lemon beebalm, is a delightful hardy annual (sometimes biennial) plant that thrives in rocky or sandy prairies, pastures, and along roadsides. This plant makes its home from South Carolina and Florida all the way to Missouri, Texas, and even Mexico, growing to a charming height of 12 to 30 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eOne of the standout features of lemon mint is its stunning tubular, fragrant flowers, which bloom in delightful hues of light lavender, pink, and white. These blossoms, forming dense and rounded clusters, grace us from spring until mid-summer. The flowers rise atop robust square stems accented with narrow lanceolate to oblong leaves that have serrated edges and can reach lengths of up to 2.5 inches. You may also spot some of the upper stem leaves arranged in a charming whorl! Each flower stem usually bears 2 to 6 clusters of flowers, and each cluster is enveloped in soft bracts that can vary from white to pink-lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThese enchanting flowers are a favorite among bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, especially when they bloom in masses. If you happen to rub the leaves, you’ll be greeted with a distinct lemony aroma, adding to the plant's charm. Interestingly, some monardas are affectionately called bee balm because their leaves were once recognized for soothing bee stings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Lemon Beebalm native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Monarda%20citriodora.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 1’-2.5’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: .75’-1’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: May-August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 2-11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, Central \u0026amp; Southern U.S. \u0026amp; Northern Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40680997650597,"sku":"P-2000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":43883638325488,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/image_4ad006d6-06f3-41f5-afe2-74e6d7192e97.jpg?v=1737665851"},{"product_id":"black-eyed-susan","title":"Black-eyed Susan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca title=\"Blackeyed susan wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=RUHI2\"\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe Black-eyed Susan, also known as the Common Black-eyed Susan or Brown-eyed Susan, is such a delightful wildflower! This cheerful plant is often seen as an annual or a short-lived perennial, bringing joy across its range. Its bright yellow, daisy-like blooms—typically 2-3 inches wide—feature charming dark centers that really make them stand out. You can find these lovely flowers perched atop stems that reach 1-2 feet high, surrounded by scattered oval leaves that add to their character with a slightly bristly texture. It is a host plant to several moths and butterflies, and its blooms attract butterflies and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eIn its first year, this native prairie biennial creates a lovely rosette of leaves, and then it graces us with beautiful flowers in the second year. Its hair-covered surfaces give it a unique feel that's pleasantly rough. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Rudbeckia%20hirta.png\" title=\"Black Eyed Susan native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2.5’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 2’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: June-October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone:  3-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40681032220837,"sku":"P-4000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40681032286373,"sku":"P-4001","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40681032319141,"sku":"P-4002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/SAW_03287.jpg?v=1731305225"},{"product_id":"blanketflower","title":"Blanket Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGaillardia pulchella\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely bi-colored wildflower earned its common name, Blanket Flower, from the beautiful blankets it can create on a landscape. It blooms in cheerful shades of yellow, red, burgundy, and brown, earning another of its common names, Firewheel. This delightful plant is native to the Northern Rockies and thrives in colder climates.  It adds wonderful bursts of color throughout the season, and attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. While Blanket Flower can tolerate a number a soil varieties, it prefers that soil to be well-draining. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 2’-3'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 1’-2'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: April-November \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 3-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, North America \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40681057058981,"sku":"P-6000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5\"","offer_id":49621763424496,"sku":"P-6000","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44010981884144,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/1490px-Gaillardia_aristata_flower.jpg?v=1731305246"},{"product_id":"clasping-coneflower","title":"Clasping Coneflower","description":"\u003cp class=\"tax_sn\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Clasping coneflower wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=dram\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eDracopis amplexicaulis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eDracopis amplexicaulis, often affectionately called the clasping coneflower, is unique because its lovely leaves embrace the stems! This charming annual is native to a wonderful range from Georgia to Texas, and even up to Missouri and Kansas. It features small, beautiful flowers that remind many of a Mexican hat in shape. The blooms showcase dark brown center disks with 5-10 drooping yellow ray flowers, which sometimes sport hints of orange or brownish-purple at their bases, lighting up the garden in the summer months! The oblong to ovate leaves, which can be either toothed or smooth, cling to the stem, enhancing its lovely appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThis fast-growing annual thrives best in dry to medium, well-drained soils under the warm embrace of full sun. It’s also quite adaptable, as it can manage in moist, organically rich soils with a bit of light shade. Notably, it withstands heat and drought, flourishing in various soil conditions—just steer clear of poorly drained, wet ones. Remember to deadhead spent flowers; this encourages more blooms and helps control any unwanted self-seeding. Plus, it has the wonderful ability to remain in your garden through self-seeding, adding continuous beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2’-3’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 1’-1.5’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: July-September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 2-11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Southeastern \u0026amp; Southcentral U.S.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40681129410725,"sku":"P-13000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":45313033142512,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Clasping1.jpg?v=1731305247"},{"product_id":"dalea-greggs","title":"Trailing Indigo Bush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDalea greggii\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eCommon names include Trailing Indigo Bush, Gregg Dalea, Gregg's Prairie Clover, and Indigo Bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eTrailing Indigo Bush is a trailing sub-shrub groundcover with delicate, silvery blue-green leaves. Clusters of small, pea-shaped purple flowers bloom in spring and early summer that attract native bees and butterflies. Perfect for rocky slopes, as a groundcover, or in containers. Usually only grows to 4-9\" tall, but can reach heights of 1-2'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eWonderfully resilient, semi-evergreen, and needs almost no maintenance at all! This plant can handle reflected sun and tougher conditions. As a plant native to the Chihuahuan Desert region, where rain comes in the summer, it will need some irrigation during dry summers, but no more than a couple times a month. It's essential to plant it in well-draining soil, especially in regions with wet winters, as it does not like wet cold and can be susceptible to root rot in such conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Trailing Indigo native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Dalea%20greggii.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 4\"-12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread: 2'-5'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom: March-September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZone: 8-11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Southwestern Texas, New Mexico, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40681178988709,"sku":"P-19001","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":49624682627312,"sku":"P-19001","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/SCB_IMG1911.jpg?v=1731305255"},{"product_id":"dense-blazing-star","title":"Dense Blazing Star","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=LISP\" title=\"Liatris Spicata wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiatris spicata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDense Blazing Star, Dense Gayfeather, Dense Liatris, Marsh Blazing Star, Marsh Gayfeather, Marsh Liatris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLiatris is a charming, tall perennial that forms lovely clumps, thriving in moist lowlands, meadows, and marshes. It showcases delightful, rounded flower heads in a rich, deep purple, perched on sturdy, upright leafy stalks. At the base, you’ll find a tuft of narrow, medium-green leaves that gracefully taper as they reach higher up the stem. In the summer, Liatris bursts into bloom with fluffy disk flowers that remind us of “blazing stars.\" It’s often affectionately called gayfeather, thanks to its feathery blooms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo help Liatris reach its full potential, it loves well-drained soil and plenty of sunshine. While it can manage in less-than-ideal soils, it truly flourishes in moist, fertile conditions. This delightful plant usually does better in moister soils compared to many of its Liatris relatives and doesn’t appreciate sitting in wet soil during winter. It bravely faces summer heat and humidity. Though you can grow it from seed, just keep in mind that it’s a bit slow to settle in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=CHME3\" title=\"Liatris Spicata native range\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2’-4'\u003cbr\u003eSpread 9\" -18\"\u003cbr\u003eBloom: July-August\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low\u003cbr\u003eZone: 3-8\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Eastern and Midwest US and Canada\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682552787109,"sku":"P-22001","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682552819877,"sku":"P-22002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/WCS_IMG0188.jpg?v=1731305266"},{"product_id":"flame-acanthus","title":"Flame Acanthus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=anquw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon names include Flame Acanthus, Hummingbird Bush, Wright's Desert Honeysuckle, Wright Acanthus, Mexican Flame, Wright's Mexican Flame\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii, affectionately known as the Texas firecracker, is a charming upright shrub growing up to 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide, showcasing a lovely spreading and informal look. This hardy plant is native to the warm, sunny areas of extreme south-central Texas and the neighboring northern parts of Mexico, often thriving on rocky, limestone slopes and floodplains. With its slender, brittle stems and attractive peeling bark, it adds character to any garden. The small, nearly clasping leaves have a lovely lanceolate shape that complements its vibrant blooms. From spring to late summer, after rainfall, this plant bursts forth with numerous bright red-orange tubular flowers, making it a favorite among hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators—while deer tend to steer clear of it. It is also a host plant for several butterfly species!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best results, this plant loves full sun and prefers medium to dry, well-draining soils. It’s quite adaptable, thriving in a variety of soil types, including poor, rocky, and heavy clay soils. Plus, it’s drought-tolerant and can even be grown in pots! In desert landscapes, a little regular irrigation during the summer helps it flourish. In Zones 7 to 10, the Flame Acanthus may die back to its roots in colder areas during winter, but it willcome back to life in spring with fresh new growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile pruning isn’t necessary, you can gently trim it in the fall for shape or give it a more substantial pruning every few years if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Flame Acanthus Native Range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Anisacanthus%20quadrifidus.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 3’-5'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 3’-4'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: June-September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Texas \u0026amp; Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40682568351909,"sku":"P-27000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682568384677,"sku":"P-27001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682568417445,"sku":"P-27002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45469411934448,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":43572605780208,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/FlameAcanthus1.jpg?v=1731305294"},{"product_id":"flame-acanthus-bennys-gold","title":"Flame Acanthus 'Benny's Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii ‘Benny’s Gold’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon Names include Flame Acanthus Benny’s Gold, Benny Simpson Yellow Hummingbird Bush\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eFlame Acanthus Benny’s Gold is a hardy, deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 5 feet and spread around 4 feet wide. With its spreading appearance, this delightful plant is a cultivar of the Flame Acanthus, native to the extreme south-central region of Texas and nearby northern Mexico, where it thrives on rocky, calcareous slopes and floodplains. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eBenny’s Gold showcases slender, brittle stems adorned with attractive, peeling bark and small, lanceolate-shaped leaves that nearly clasp together. It blooms bright yellow-orange tubular flowers, particularly abundantly after rainfall from spring to late summer, drawing in hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. Deer tend to steer clear of this plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThis hardy beauty thrives in medium to dry, well-draining soils under the warm sun. What’s even better is its adaptability; it can flourish in a variety of soil types, including poor, rocky, and even heavy clay. As a drought-tolerant gem, it can also be cultivated in pots, though it may benefit from some regular summer watering. Benny’s Gold does well in zones 7 to 10, and in cooler regions, though it may die back to the roots and reemerge with fresh growth in the spring. While there’s no need for pruning, feel free to shape this lovely plant in the fall, or give it a more significant prune every few years if you wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Anisacanthus%20quadrifidus.png\" title=\"Anisacanthus quadrifidus Native Range Texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 3’-5'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 3’-4'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: June-September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun-Dappled Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas \u0026amp; Mexico (Cultivar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40682570154149,"sku":"P-28000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682570186917,"sku":"P-28001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682570219685,"sku":"P-28002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Benny_sAcanthus1.png?v=1731305313"},{"product_id":"frog-fruit","title":"Frogfruit","description":"\u003cp class=\"tax_sn\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Phyla nodiflora wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=PHNO2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhyla nodiflora\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax_sn\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlso known as Texas Frogfruit, Turkey Tangle, Fogfruit.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrogfruit makes a fantastic ground cover and stays evergreen in warmer years or in areas protected from frost. It spreads assertively in both fun sun and part shade. This charming plant looks lovely as it cascades over boulders or the edges of hanging baskets, and it’s quite resilient and able to handle both drought and flooding. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn important host plant to the Phaon Crescent, White Peacock and Common Buckeye butterflies and a nectar source for many pollinators including hummingbirds. \u003c\/span\u003eBelongs to the verbena family (Verbenaceae).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough very drought tolerant, watering during dry seasons keeps it more vibrant. Handles foot traffic and mowing. However, it's best mow while the plant is not in bloom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/npsot.org\/wp\/\" title=\"Native Plant Society of Texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNPSOT Summer Featured Plant 2023\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Frogfruit native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Phyla%20nodiflora.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 3\" -6\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 1'-2'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: May-October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, southern half of North America \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40682578411685,"sku":"P-30000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682578444453,"sku":"P-30001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/TLM_IMG00387.png?v=1731305302"},{"product_id":"giant-coneflower","title":"Giant Coneflower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Rudbeckia maxima wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=RUMA3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRudbeckia maxima\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGiant Coneflower, Great Coneflower, Giant Brown-eyed Susan, Cabbage Coneflower\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRudbeckia maxima, commonly known as the giant coneflower, is a lovely perennial plant with a charming clump of large, bluish-green, paddle-shaped leaves. Throughout the summer, you'll see tall flower stalks sprouting with beautiful coneflowers with gracefully drooping rays and dark brown central cones reaching 2-6 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally found thriving in open wooded areas, moist prairies, and pastures by roads and railroad tracks in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas, this wonderful plant has also made its way to other states like Missouri and South Carolina. The elegant basal foliage stays evergreen in warm winter climates, and if you leave the flower stalks intact after blooming, they can offer seeds for cheerful goldfinches to enjoy. This delightful plant is also known by another name, the \"cabbage leaf coneflower,\" inspired by its unique basal leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re thinking of adding Rudbeckia maxima to your garden, you’ll be glad to know it grows quickly in average, moist, well-drained soils basking in full sun, though it can also handle a bit of light shade, heat, drought, and different soil types. It flourishes when planted in wet, organically rich soils and can even be grown from seeds. Under the right conditions, this charming species will naturally spread and beautify your garden with self-seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Rudbeckia%20maxima.png\" title=\"Giant Coneflower native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 5’-7'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 3’-4'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom:  July-September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 4-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Southcentral U.S. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40682586341541,"sku":"P-31000.","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682586374309,"sku":"P-31001","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45469378019568,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Giant3.png?v=1731305320"},{"product_id":"horseherb","title":"Horseherb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCalyptocarpus vialis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=CAVI2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHorseherb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e is a shade-tolerant ground cover from the daisy family. Commonly found in woodlands and meadows. Can tolerate heavy foot traffic and mowing. A great option for lawns in shady areas. \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThese bright green plants bear tiny yellow flowers from spring to summer, attracting small butterflies with their nectar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTo enhance the charming look, consider mixing in sedges or moss phlox (both evergreen ground covers that appreciate shade in Texas). This combination ensures a vibrant display all season long, even when Horseherb takes a break in the colder months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Horseherb native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Calyptocarpus%20vialis.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 6\"-12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 6\"-12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: March-November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Full Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 8-11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTexas, Southeastern U.S. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40682589651109,"sku":"P-101000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682589683877,"sku":"P-101001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/horseherb3.png?v=1731305341"},{"product_id":"lantana-texas","title":"Texas Lantana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=LAUR2\" title=\"Lantana urticoides wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLantana urticoides (L. horrida)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon names include Texas Lantana, Calico Bush\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexas lantana beautifully graces many Texas landscapes, thriving across a variety of soils, especially along the stunning coastline and in neighboring Louisiana, Mississippi, and Mexico. This charming, low-growing shrub features rough, aromatic leaves and flourishes even in poor, sandy, or gravelly soils, making it perfect for hot and dry areas—whether basking in full sun or enjoying a bit of light shade. In southern Texas, you might notice its branches die back during winter, only to gracefully return in spring. Pruning after frost and occasionally during the growing season helps keep its shape neat and compact, allowing it to bloom beautifully on fresh growth. During the mid-to-late summer, the lantana puts on a delightful show with clusters of tiny red, yellow, and orange flowers that brighten up any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile its leaves are poisonous, don’t let that deter you! The nectar of this lovely plant attracts cheerful butterflies, and its berries are a tasty treat for birds. Lantana is an excellent choice for sunny, low-maintenance spots. Once it settles in, it requires only a little care, rewarding you with a continuous display of flowers from mid-summer and bringing in butterflies to create a lively scene.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=COLA5\" title=\"Texas Lantana native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2’-6’ \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 2’-6’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: April-October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 8-11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTexas, New Mexico, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40682597515429,"sku":"P-39000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682597548197,"sku":"P-39001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682597580965,"sku":"P-39002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-5 Gallon","offer_id":47403013701872,"sku":"P-39002","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/LDH_IMG0033.png?v=1731305339"},{"product_id":"maximilian-sunflower","title":"Maximilian Sunflower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=HEMA2\" title=\"Helianthus maximiliani wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHelianthus maximiliani\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximilian's Sunflower is a stunning sight, proudly standing tall above the surrounding plants when it blooms. It loves to bask in full sunlight and thrives in dry to medium conditions. While Helianthus species can be a bit tricky to identify, H. maximiliani stands out with its unique leaf shape—it has beautifully folded leaves with gentle curves and fewer serrations on the edges, making it easier to spot. Much like its sunflower cousins, Maximilian's Sunflower is a favorite among various bees, butterflies, and moths, inviting them to visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, it's one of the special host plants for the Bordered Patch caterpillars. Just a heads up, though: many native sunflowers tend to spread quickly thanks to their rhizomatic nature, so they might not be the best choice for smaller garden spaces.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Helianthus%20maximiliani.png\" title=\"Maximilian Sunflower native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 6’-7'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 2’-4'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: August-September \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 3-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, North America \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":40682598793381,"sku":"P-40000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":43910082003184,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Sunflower1.jpg?v=1731305386"},{"product_id":"mexican-hat","title":"Mexican Hat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Ratibida columnifera wildflower.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=RACO3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRatibida columnifera \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as Mexican Hat, Red-spike Mexican Hat, Upright Prairie Coneflower, Prairie Coneflower, Long-headed Coneflower, Thimbleflower\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRatibida columnifera is a charming, upright, plant that typically reaches heights of 1 to 3 feet. You can spot it flourishing from Alberta to Minnesota and all the way down to Arkansas, New Mexico, and Mexico, with the Great Plains being its favorite home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the summer, it graces us with blooms that feature a long, narrow center disk and delightful drooping yellow rays at the base. Its leaves are pinnately lobed, adding to its unique charm.  The dark brown center disks have a delightful resemblance to the crown of a slender sombrero, a nod to the plant's alternate name, the Mexican hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea from leaves and stalks has been used for stomach ache and pain in side. Tea from the flowers has been used for headache. Boiled leaves and stems have been used as wash for snakebite and poison ivy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s quite resilient, tolerating drought, light shade, and even somewhat poor soils, though it prefers to avoid moist, heavy clay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mexican Hat native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Ratibida%20columnifera.png\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 1’-3’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 1’-1.5’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: June-September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 4-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, North America \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":40682600431781,"sku":"P-41000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45115781251312,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/MexicanHat1.jpg?v=1731305367"},{"product_id":"mist-flower-greggs","title":"Gregg's Mistflower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eConoclinium dissectum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as Gregg's Mistflower, Palmleaf Thoroughwort, Palm-leaf Mistflower, Palm-leaf Thoroughwort, Purple Palmleaf Mistflower, Purple Palmleaf Eupatorium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eConoclinium greggii\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as Gregg’s blue mistflower or Texas ageratum, is a charming ground cover that flourishes in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and northern Mexico. This lovely plant typically reaches 12-18 inches and can spread up to 24 inches wide. One of its delightful features is its powder blue flowers, which bloom from summer to fall and resemble ageratum. It’s these misty flowers that inspire the common name! With light green leaves, this beauty not only catches the eye but also attracts cheerful butterflies. It’s also sometimes called Eupatorium greggii.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eTo thrive, Conoclinium greggii enjoys medium moisture and well-drained loam, flourishing in full sun to part shade. Under ideal conditions, this plant can spread quite robustly through rhizomes. Plus, it’s winter-hardy to USDA Zone 7, making it a wonderful choice for your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Gregg's mistflower native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Conoclinium%20dissectum.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 1’-1.5’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 1’-2’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: March-November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full sun-Partial Shade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 7-10 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas \u0026amp; Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":40682609049765,"sku":"P-46000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682609082533,"sku":"P-46001","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682609115301,"sku":"P-46002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":47402980638960,"sku":"P-46002","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/IMG_8690.png?v=1731305506"},{"product_id":"purple-coneflower","title":"Purple Coneflower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEchinacea purpurea \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=ECPU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/a\u003e, often called the purple coneflower, is a lovely perennial herbaceous plant that hails from the central to southeastern United States. You can find it thriving in moist prairies, meadows, and open woods, spreading its beauty from Ohio to Michigan, Iowa, and all the way down to Louisiana and Georgia. Typically growing between 2 to 4 feet, it showcases stunning daisy-like purple flowers all summer long! These charming flowers emerge on sturdy stems adorned with coarse, dark green leaves that are broad and ovate. They're perfect for brightening up fresh-cut arrangements or adding a touch of elegance when dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eEven during winter, the dead flower stems stand tall, offering a feast for goldfinches and other seed-loving birds that might visit the blackened cones left behind. This resilient plant has an impressive ability to flourish even in drought, heat, humidity, and less-than-ideal soil. It prefers full sun to part shade and is quite simple to grow in average, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eAlthough it often reblooms without needing any deadheading, taking a moment to remove spent flowers can really enhance its overall look. When the clumps start to get a bit crowded—usually every four years—you can divide the plant with ease. Plus, if you leave some of the seed heads intact, this delightful plant will happily self-seed, continuing its beautiful legacy in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectar Source Plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack Swallowtail \u003ci\u003e(Papilio polyxenes), \u003c\/i\u003eGulf Fritillary (\u003ci\u003eDione vanillae\u003c\/i\u003e), Painted Lady (\u003ci\u003eVanessa cardui\u003c\/i\u003e), Common Checkered Skipper \u003ci\u003e( Pyrgus communis), Q\u003c\/i\u003euestion Mark Butterfly (\u003ci\u003ePolygonia interrogationis\u003c\/i\u003e), Red Admiral (\u003ci\u003eVanessa atalanta), \u003c\/i\u003eSpicebush Swallowtail (\u003ci\u003ePapilio troilus\u003c\/i\u003e), Tiger Swallowtail \u003cem\u003e(Papilio glaucus)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Purple Coneflower native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Echinacea%20purpurea.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 2’-5'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 1.5’-2'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: June-August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 3-8  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, Central and Southeastern U.S. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40682622320805,"sku":"P-55000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5\"","offer_id":49621759394032,"sku":"P-55000","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682622353573,"sku":"P-55001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682622386341,"sku":"P-55002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/IMG_9055.png?v=1731305717"},{"product_id":"rock-rose","title":"Rock Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=PALA13\" title=\"Pavonia lasiopetala wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePavonia lasiopetala\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon Names: Rock Rose, Rose Pavonia, Rose Mallow, Pavonia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRock Rose is a beloved garden accent plant that brings charm to gardens all across Texas, even though it originates from the dry, rocky woods and banks of South, Central, and West Texas. It’s easy to see why it’s so popular—with its long blooming season and versatility! This little perennial shrub adapts well to a range of conditions, thriving in everything from full sun to partial shade, and it can flourish in a variety of soils, whether very dry or regularly watered. It features light green, velvety, heart-shaped leaves and blooms with deep rose-pink flowers that resemble miniature hibiscus. Their flowers open in the morning and gently close up by early afternoon during our hottest days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile Rock Rose tends to have a loose growth habit, you can keep it looking neat and compact with regular pruning, which encourages fresh growth and more lovely blooms. Though it's known to live for about 3 to 6 years, it readily self-sows and can easily be propagated from saved seeds or softwood cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Pavonia%20lasiopetala.png\" title=\"Rock Rose native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1.5’-4’\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1’-3’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: April-October\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade \u003cbr\u003eWater: Low\u003cbr\u003eZone: 8-11 \u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":40682624778405,"sku":"P-57000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682624811173,"sku":"P-57001","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":43503793766640,"sku":"P-57002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45469368287472,"sku":"","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Rockrose3.png?v=1731305437"},{"product_id":"rock-rose-brazilian","title":"Rock Rose 'Brazilian'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003ePavonia braziliensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eCommon Names: Brazilian Rock Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJust like our lovely Native pink Rock Rose (Pavonia lasiopetala), this wonderful species is a cousin to the tropical hibiscus, but it's even better at handling drought and cold. To really thrive, Brazilian Rock Roses love full sun, reaching up to 3 feet in height and 4 feet wide. If they find themselves in shade, they might be a bit smaller, but they’ll still bloom beautifully. With their soft, almost white, pink petals, and striking deep magenta centers, these charming flowers will invite countless butterflies and hummingbirds into your garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBrazilian rock roses are great companions for rocky soil, making them perfect for gardens along rocky roadsides or for those fabulous xeriscaped gardens filled with decomposed granite or gravelly materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn mild climates, Brazilian Rock Rose stays evergreen, while in cooler areas, it will drop its leaves in winter. There's no need to shear it down for winter, but a little light pruning in early spring will help it grow bushier and less leggy. Giving the plants a gentle prune during the growing season will encourage those stunning little flowers to pop up more abundantly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectar Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eHummingbirds, Butterflies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2’-5’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 3’-5’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: April-November\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Medium\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 7-10\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Argentina \u0026amp; Brazil \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":40682629431461,"sku":"P-58000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682629464229,"sku":"P-58001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682629496997,"sku":"P-58002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/BrazillianRockRose1.png?v=1731305444"},{"product_id":"salvia-forsythia","title":"Forsythia Sage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalvia madrensis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eForsythia sage, \u003cem\u003ealso known as Salvia madrensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Neck Girl', boasts gorgeous butter-yellow flowers adorned with lovely red to reddish-purple stems, growing impressively up to 7 feet tall from September until frost. This beautiful plant is a native of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains in Mexico, thriving at elevations between 4,000 and 5,000 feet. It’s a unique delight that blooms in fall and winter, adding a splash of color when most flowers have wrapped up for the season. You’ll find that it attracts cheerful visitors like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eFast-growing and spreading through underground shoots, this sage loves to thrive in part shade with moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Just be sure to protect it from excessive winter wetness, and don’t forget to cut it back to the ground in early spring to help it flourish even more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 4’-6'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 4’-5'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: July-October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Sun \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40682654072997,"sku":"P-66000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682654105765,"sku":"P-66001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682654138533,"sku":"P-66002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":42663488389360,"sku":"","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/1600px-Salvia_madrensis__Yellow_Majesty_1.png?v=1731305515"},{"product_id":"salvia-greggii-lipstick","title":"Salvia Greggii 'Lipstick'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalvia greggii 'Lipstick'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLipstick Autumn Sage, a cultivar of the Texas Native \u003cem\u003eSalvia greggii\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases beautiful lightly-scented pink\/fuschia flowers from mid-spring to mid-fall. These lovely blooms truly shine when planted in groupings. Plus, they’re excellent for cutting! The fragrant, narrow leaves remain a vibrant green all year round. This heat-tolerant, compact plant is perfect for adding charm to mixed containers and borders, and it makes a wonderful annual choice in cooler climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an herbaceous evergreen perennial, Lipstick Texas Sage has a lovely upright spreading growth habit. Best of all, this lovely plant requires relatively low maintenance! Simply prune it after flowering to preserve the beauty of your current season's blooms. It’s also a wonderful choice for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your yard while being a less appealing option for deer, who often prefer tastier alternatives. Plus, it has no significant negative characteristics to worry about.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Autumn Sage Native Range\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Salvia%20greggii.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2'-3'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread 2'-3'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: Spring-Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Sun \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas (Cultivar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":40682655776933,"sku":"P-68000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682655809701,"sku":"P-68001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682655842469,"sku":"P-68002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":42663493239024,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/image_7406e38e-28af-4b16-95a5-f261d0ae9665.jpg?v=1733847228"},{"product_id":"salvia-greggii-pink","title":"Salvia Greggii 'Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalvia greggii 'Pink'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon Names: Pink Autumn Sage, Pink Salvia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Autumn Sage is a lovely, soft, mounding shrub that typically grows 2-3 feet tall, featuring small green leaves that are evergreen charm in warmer climates and small pink flowers that bloom repeatedly from spring until frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered a favorite in Southwest gardens, Pink Autumn Sage makes a wonderful choice for a small ornamental flowering shrub in perennial beds or even as a low hedge. Its blooms are sure to attract hummingbirds, while the whole plant is resistant to diseases and insects, drought-tolerant, and doesn't need fertilizing once it’s established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best results, make sure Pink Autumn Sage has a well-drained spot since it doesn’t tolerate clay soils. Adding organic matter can really help improve drainage in clay areas, and planting on a slope can help as well. While it usually holds up well in colder weather, it will go deciduous in regions with extreme winters. Avoid planting it in high foot traffic areas, as its stems are quite brittle and can break easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectar Source: \u003c\/strong\u003eHummingbirds, butterflies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Salvia%20greggii.png\" title=\"Salvia Greggii Native Range\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2'-3'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread 2'-3'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: Spring - Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun - Part Sun \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Texas (Cultivar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":40682656825509,"sku":"P-69000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682656858277,"sku":"P-69001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682656891045,"sku":"P-69002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Salvia_greggii_1c.png?v=1731305537"},{"product_id":"salvia-greggii-red","title":"Salvia Greggii 'Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia greggii 'Red'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon Names: Red Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage, Gregg Salvia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAutumn Sage is a charming, soft mounding shrub that typically grows to about 2-3 feet tall. Its small aromatic green leaves are evergreen in warmer climates. From spring to frost, the plant showcases small, reblooming red flowers that attract hummingbirds and bees. You can find it naturally ranging from south-central and west Texas down to San Luis Potosi in Mexico, often nestled on rocky slopes. The wild variety most often blooms red, but can be found in an array of colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA favorite for gardens in the Southwest, Autumn Sage makes a delightful addition as a small ornamental flowering shrub in a perennial bed or as a charming low hedge. Autumn sage is not only disease- and insect-free but also drought-tolerant, which means you won't need to fertilize it once it’s nicely established.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo thrive, Autumn sage loves a well-drained site, and doesn’t do well in heavy clay soils. You can improve clay soil by incorporating organic matter and amendments for better drainage and, if possible, plant it on a slope. Though it generally tolerates the cold, this shrub may become deciduous in regions with frigid winters, and some cultivars flourish even beyond their natural range in places like Oklahoma and Colorado. It prefers to avoid heavy foot traffic due to its delicate, brittle stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Autumn Sage Native Range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Salvia%20greggii.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 2'-3'\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 2'-3'\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: Spring - Fall\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Sun \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Low\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 7-10\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Texas\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":40682659250341,"sku":"P-70000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682659283109,"sku":"P-70001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682659315877,"sku":"P-70002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/large_Radio-Red.png?v=1731305475"},{"product_id":"salvia-greggii-white","title":"Salvia Greggii 'White'","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalvia greggii 'White'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon Names: White Autumn Sage, White Salvia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eWhite Autumn Sage is a lovely, soft, mounding shrub that typically reaches 2-3 ft. in height. A cultivar of the Texas Native Autumn Sage, \u003cem\u003eSalvis greggii\u003c\/em\u003e, it features small aromatic green leaves that remain evergreen in warmer climates. From spring through winter frost, it will bloom and rebloom small white flowers, attracting pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eA favorite in Southwest landscapes, White Autumn Sage makes a wonderful addition as a small, ornamental, flowering shrub in perennial beds or as a low hedge. This resilient plant is free from common diseases and insects and is drought-tolerant once established, so there's no need to fertilize it afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eTo help your White Autumn Sage thrive, ensure it’s planted in a well-drained spot, as it doesn’t do well in clay soils. You can improve drainage by mixing in organic matter and amendments. Planting on a slope is also a great option. While it typically handles the cold well, it will lose its leaves in regions with very harsh winters. Try to avoid planting it in areas with heavy foot traffic, as its stems can be quite brittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Salvia%20greggii.png\" title=\"BONAP MAP Autumn Sage Native Range Texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 2'-3'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 2'-3' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: Spring-Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Sun \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Texas\/Cultivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":40682660069541,"sku":"P-71000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682660102309,"sku":"P-71001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682660135077,"sku":"P-71002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":42663494287600,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/GreggiiWhite3.png?v=1731305488"},{"product_id":"salvia-indigo-spires","title":"Indigo Spires Sage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalvia longispicata x farinacea 'Indigo Spires'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndigo Spire Sage, often affectionately known as Big Blue Salvia, is thought to have begun its journey as a delightful garden hybrid between mealy blue sage (Salvia farinacea) and Salvia longispicata. This sprawling perennial salvia gracefully retreats during the winter months, but not before showcasing its impressive size and producing stunning spikes of deep purple blooms that flourish in the warmest days. These eye-catching flowers are a favorite among hummingbirds and butterflies, making your garden come alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the weather warms up, feel free to trim the indigo spires back by about one-third to encourage even more fresh blooms—a little care goes a long way! Don't forget to deadhead the flower stalks to keep that beautiful blooming going strong throughout the summer. When winter arrives, it’s best to cut back the foliage once it has experienced some freeze damage, ensuring your plant stays healthy and vibrant for the seasons to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Height: 3’-4’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 2’-3’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: March-November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40682661183653,"sku":"P-72000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682661216421,"sku":"P-72001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682661249189,"sku":"P-72002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":47498523476208,"sku":"P-72002","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/2_4aa2bd90-9594-4c02-bbae-f86be1492f66.png?v=1731305492"},{"product_id":"salvia-mealy-blue-henry-duelberg","title":"Mealy Blue Sage 'Henry Duelberg'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=SAFA2\" title=\"salvia farinacea wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalvia farinacea 'Henry Duelberg' \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Henry Duelberg Salvia is a delightful variety of mealy cup or blue sage and proudly stands as a perennial native plant of South and Central Texas. It's recognized as a Texas Superstar® for its remarkable resilience to heat, drought, and humidity, making it a beloved choice for Texas native plant gardens. This charming plant thrives best when nestled in the back of flower beds, reaching a height and width of three feet. If you give it a little trim in mid-summer, you’ll see it flourish with even more flowers in the fall. It’s a tough plant, hardy up to Zone 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis salvia loves well-drained soil and basking in full sunlight, becoming wonderfully drought-tolerant once it’s established. Just remember to give it regular watering until it's settled in, and during the hot summer days, it would appreciate a drink once a week, especially if rainfall is less than an inch. While it’s low maintenance, taking a moment to deadhead spent blooms can encourage even more flowers to bloom. If your soil is already rich, you can choose whether or not to use a general fertilizer in spring and summer to boost flower production. Keeping around two inches of mulch will also do wonders. After the first frost, cut it back right to the ground and add some mulch for winter protection. The beautiful part is that once established, this plant will reseed itself, and you can easily transplant the seedlings to other spots in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Henry Duelberg Salvia has an interesting discovery story too. Texas horticulturist Greg Grant stumbled upon it in a Central Texas cemetery dedicated to Henry Duelberg. He also found and named the lovely white-flowered \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nativegardeners.com\/products\/salvia-augusta-duelberg?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=augusta\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Augusta Duelberg Native Gardeners.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAugusta Duelberg \u003c\/a\u003esalvia nearby on Augusta Duelberg's gravesite. Together, these two salvias create a stunning pairing, whether grown side by side or mixed within your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Salvia%20farinacea.png\" title=\"Mealy Sage Native Range Texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 3'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 3'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: March-November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40682664788133,"sku":"P-74000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5\"","offer_id":49621762113776,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682664820901,"sku":"P-74001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682664853669,"sku":"P-74002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":49004591317232,"sku":"P-74002","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Henry3.png?v=1731305556"},{"product_id":"salvia-tropical-red","title":"Scarlet Sage","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Salvia coccinea wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=SACO5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia coccinea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon Names: \u003c\/em\u003eScarlet Sage, Blood Sage, Red Sage, Indian Fire (Not to be confused with Salvia splendens, which shares many of these common names)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTropical Sage is a wonderful plant from the mint family (Lamiaceae) that originally hails from the southeastern United States and Mexico. It's a perennial in warmer climates, but it happily grows as an annual in areas where winters are chilly. The genus name, Salvia, comes from the Latin word \"salvo,\" which means \"be well,\" highlighting its medicinal benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis plant thrives in sandy, nutrient-rich soil and enjoys a sunny spot, although it can adapt well to partial shade. It’s quite forgiving and can be managed in clay soil as long as there's good drainage. Tropical Sage typically reaches 1 to 3 feet and can spread 1 to 2.5 feet wide. While it can endure drought conditions, it truly shines and produces stunning blooms when given extra water during dry spells. Plus, it often self-seeds, allowing for delightful surprises each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bright red flowers grow about an inch long and are beautifully arranged in whorls along the upright stem. They bloom continuously from early summer all the way to the first frost, attracting charming hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt’s worth noting that while Tropical Sage resembles Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans), which has edible flowers, the flowers of Tropical Sage (Salvia coccinea) should NOT be eaten. To tell them apart, crush a flower and give it a sniff: if it has a scent reminiscent of sage or grass, you're looking at Tropical Sage, which is not edible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectar Source: \u003c\/strong\u003eButterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Salvia%20coccinea.png\" title=\"Scarlet Sage Salvia Coccinea Native Range\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 2’-3’\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1’-2’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: June-November\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade \u003cbr\u003eWater: Low\u003cbr\u003eZone: 8-11 \u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas, Southeastern U.S., Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40682679697573,"sku":"P-78000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":42811655946480,"sku":"P-78001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":43941357256944,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/TropicalSage2.png?v=1731305554"},{"product_id":"turks-cap","title":"Turk's Cap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=MAARD\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMalvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommon Names include Turk's Cap, Drummond's Turk's Cap, Drummond Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow, Drummond's Wax Mallow, Drummond Wax Mallow, Red Mallow, Texas Mallow, Mexican Apple, Sleeping Hibiscus, Bleeding Hearts, Manzanita\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spreading shrub typically grows as wide as it does high, about 2-3' each way. It has been known to reach heights of up to 10' tall in frost free climates. Its bright red pendant flowers are similar to those of its hibiscus relatives, but never fully open. Instead, their petals beautifully overlap to form a loose tube \u003cspan\u003ewith the staminal column protruding, said to resemble a Turkish turban, hence its most common name\u003c\/span\u003e. These flowers are a nectar source for hummingbirds and butterflies. It produces marble-sized, sweet, edible fruit in the summer and fall that are a treat for humans, birds, and other wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to edges of woods, along streams, and on wooded limestone slopes and ledges in Texas, east to Florida and Cuba, north to Arkansas and South Carolina, and south into Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurk's Cap thrives in part to dappled shade in moist soil. It can adapt and flourish in various conditions, including full sun and heavy soil, and even tolerates some drought once established. However, too much direct sunlight can make its leaves rough, smaller, and somewhat puckered.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Turk's Cap Native Range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Malvaviscus%20arboreus.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 2’-5’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 2’-5’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eloom: May-November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 7-10 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, Southeastern U.S., Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":40682710761637,"sku":"P-90000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682710794405,"sku":"P-90001","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682710827173,"sku":"P-90002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":47382169157872,"sku":"P-90002","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/TurksCapandgulffritillary.png?v=1731305677"},{"product_id":"winecup","title":"Winecups","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Callirhoe involucrata wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=CAIN2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCallirhoe involucrata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon names include Winecup and Purple Poppy Mallow, and Buffalo Rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive, spreading perennial with a long taproot. \u003c\/span\u003eB\u003cspan\u003eest known for its massive display of chalice-shaped magenta flowers on trailing, uniquely lobed leaves. The flowers close up in the evening, open wide in the morning, and stay closed after pollination on long, graceful axillary stalks. Most frequently occurs in dryish, rocky soils in prairies, fields and along roadsides throughout the semi-arid, south-central portion of the Great Plains of the U.S. with scattered populations to the east and west.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderful as a groundcover especially mixed in with grass or other groundcovers, gracefully draping over a retaining wall, or in a charming hanging basket\/container arrangement. Great in border fronts, rock gardens, wild gardens, and naturalized areas or pocket prairies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasily grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Can tolerate part to dappled shade in Texas. Too much moisture and shade can cause root rot, especially in northern states. Thrives in depleted, gritty soils. May self-seed in the garden in optimum growing conditions. Its long taproot gives plant good drought tolerance once established but makes transplanting of established plants difficult.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarval host for the Gray Hairstreak. Nectar source for native bees and butterflies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Winecup native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Callirhoe%20involucrata.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 6\"-1'\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 6\"-3'\u003cbr\u003eBloom: March-August\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade (in Texas)\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 4-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas, Central U.S.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40682732912805,"sku":"P-95000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682732945573,"sku":"P-95001","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682732978341,"sku":"P-95002","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/4_921ec984-70d1-4803-b55f-2a0adcee9cf9.png?v=1731305855"},{"product_id":"woolly-butterfly-bush","title":"Woolly Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Buddleja marrubiifolia wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=BUMA\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuddleja marrubiifolia \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eA dense, evergreen rounded shrub covered in silver, woolly leaves that can grow to 5' tall and wide, but tends to stay smaller in north Texas. Its delightful orange, marble-sized blooms attract many butterflies. You'll notice the biggest display of blooms in spring and summer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis resilient shrub is native to the Chihuahuan Desert, making it well-suited to handle heat, cold, intense sunlight, and drought. Requires little to no pruning. Although drought-tolerant once established, flourishes best when soil does not completely dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Woolly Butterfly Bush native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Buddleja%20marrubiifolia.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 3-5'\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 3-5'\u003cbr\u003eBloom: June-November \u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low\u003cbr\u003eZone: 8-11\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas and Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":46690258813168,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":44181846229232,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Wooly-Butterfly-bush-desert-horizon-nursery.jpg?v=1731305675"},{"product_id":"yarrow-white","title":"Yarrow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=ACMI2\" title=\"Achillea millefolium wioldflower.org\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon names include Common Yarrow, Western Yarrow, White Yarrow, Thousandleaf, Soldier's Woundwort, Bloodwort, Devil's Nettle, Sanguinary, Old Man's Pepper, and Milfoil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely evergreen perennial plant that spreads by rhizomes to forms mats of soft, feathery, fern-like foliage. The foliage grows to 12-18\" tall. In Summer, tiny, long-lasting, white flowers appear in dense, flattened clusters on tall, sturdy stems up to 3' tall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species includes botanical varieties that are North American natives. However, it also includes botanical varieties that have hybridized with yarrow plants brought over from Europe and Asia during colonial times and have long since naturalized in North America. This has created a complex, widespread species often still considered native across much of North America due to its widespread presence and contribution to North American ecosystems. Its flowers are loved by native pollinators. Many butterflies are attracted to Yarrow nectar while numerous species of moths and beetles use the plant as a larval host.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHas many medicinal, first-aid, and skincare uses due to its many beneficial properties including antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic to name a few. Used as a tea to reduce fever and aid in stomach disorders. It can also be used topically as a poultice or slave for cuts, burns, and rashes, or used in a bath to relieve muscle pain and tension. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest grown in lean, dry to medium, well-drained sandy loams. Plants do well in average garden soils and tolerate poor soils as long as drainage is good. Plants also tolerate hot, humid summers and drought. Yarrow's flowers stems often are floppy when planted in soils that are too moist and rich, especially in hot climates. Plants may be cut back to basal foliage after bloom. Plants spread aggressively by rhizomes and self-seeding, if left unchecked. Don't be afraid to divide and remove clumps as needed. Deer and rabbit resistant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Achillea%20millefolium.png\" title=\"Yarrow native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2’-3’\u003cbr\u003eSpread 2’-3’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: April-September\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 3-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas, most of the U.S., Europe, Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":40682742317221,"sku":"P-98000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682742349989,"sku":"P-98001","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682742382757,"sku":"P-98002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/image_7bacddbc-c01d-4e62-b705-25a62073904d.png?v=1731346447"},{"product_id":"zexmenia-orange","title":"Zexmenia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=WEACH\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWedelia acapulcensis var. hispida\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon names include Zexmenia, Orange Zexmenia, Hairy Wedelia, Wedelia, and Texas Creeping-Oxeye.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small shrub with a woody base but herbaceous leafy parts. It’s known to be hardy, long-lived, and bloom generously throughout its life. Yellow-orange, daisy-like flowers cover the plant from summer to frost. Native to fields and wood borders through west and central Texas and south into Mexico. Evergreen in mild winters, dies to the ground hard freezes, but the roots are quite cold hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarval host plant for \u003cspan\u003eBordered Patch, Sierran Metalmark, and Lacinia Patch caterpillars. Flowers attract butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrought tolerant once established and easy to grow. Can handle shade. However, too much water or shade can cause it to get a bit leggy. Periodic pruning will help keep it shrubbier, especially in shade. Plant in well-draining sand, loam, clay, caliche, or limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Zexmenia native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Wedelia%20acapulcensis.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2’-3'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 2'-3'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: May-November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 7-11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40682746052773,"sku":"P-99000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682746085541,"sku":"P-99001","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682746118309,"sku":"P-99002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":48993623736560,"sku":"P-99002","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/LMP_IMG0239.png?v=1731305737"},{"product_id":"button-bush","title":"Buttonbush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCephalanthus occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=ceoc2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eButtonbush\u003c\/a\u003e is a wonderful deciduous shrub that grows anywhere from 6 to 12 feet tall, and in some cases, it can even reach up to 20 feet! It has a charming, multi-branched structure with a rounded, open habit, often showcasing crooked and leaning branches along with irregular crowns that give it character. You’ll love the clusters of fragrant white flowers that look just like pincushions, with their lovely tubular, five-lobed petals. These beautiful flowers come in dense, spherical heads about 1.5 inches in diameter, attracting delightful visitors like hummingbirds, butterflies, and other friendly insect pollinators. Once the flowers fade, they make way for intriguing, hard, spherical fruits that resemble little balls packed with tiny, two-seeded nutlets. These cute fruiting heads often stick around throughout the winter, adding interest to the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe glossy, bright green leaves of the buttonbush are oval to elliptical, about 6 inches long, and usually appear in pairs or whorls as they emerge late in spring. The name \"buttonbush\" comes from the Greek words \"kephale,\" meaning \"head,\" and \"anthos,\" meaning \"flower.\" Not only is buttonbush a striking ornamental plant that thrives in wet soils, but it’s also highly valued for providing nectar to honeybees. You can often spot this lovely plant in a variety of habitats here in Texas, from moist open areas and low woods to thickets, swamps, upland sinkhole ponds, river bottomlands, and along the edges of streams and ponds. Ducks, water birds, and shorebirds also enjoy feasting on the seeds of the buttonbush, adding to its charming role in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buttonbush native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Cephalanthus%20occidentalis.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 5’-12'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 4’-8'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: June\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Medium-High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone:  5-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, Midwest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40694203973797,"sku":"SH-5000","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":40694204006565,"sku":"SH-5001","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Gallon","offer_id":40694204039333,"sku":"SH-5002","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/PCD3464_IMG0005.png?v=1731305982"},{"product_id":"texas-star-hibiscus","title":"Texas Star Hibiscus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Hibiscus coccineus Wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=HICO2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHibiscus coccineus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommon names include Texas Star Hibiscus, Scarlet Rosemallow, Crimson Rosemallow, Wild Red Mallow, Brilliant Hibiscus.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexas Star Hibiscus is a resilient and upright perennial plant that usually reaches heights of 4 to 7 feet - and can even reach up to 10 feet in ideal conditions. With its sturdy, woody stems and lovely deep green hemp-like leaves measuring 5 to 6 inches wide, this plant is sure to catch the eye. From mid-summer to early fall, it displays large stunning scarlet red flowers, each 3 to 5 inches in diameter. Although it’s commonly known as Texas Star Hibiscus, this plant originally hails from the marshes and swamps of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a favorite among hummingbirds and also attracts many butterflies. A larval host plant for the \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGray Hairstreak, Painted Lady Butterfly, Common Checkered Skipper and Tropical Checkered Skipper butterflies. It’s also the host for four moths : Pearly Wood Nymph, Yellow Scallop Moth, Io Moth, and Delightful Bird-Dropping Moths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften referred to as swamp hibiscus, this plant appreciates medium to wet soil in full sun to dappled shade. While this plant can handle the summer heat and humidity, it’s important to keep the soil moist throughout the growing season to help it flourish. Can be cut all the way back to the ground at the end of winter; it will grow back from the roots in late spring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Texas Star Hibiscus native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Hibiscus%20coccineus.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 4'-7'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 2’-3'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: June-September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Medium-High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 6-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Southeastern U.S. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40694374269093,"sku":"SH-26000","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":40694374301861,"sku":"SH-26001","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/StarHibiscus1.png?v=1731306284"},{"product_id":"yellow-bells-native","title":"Yellow Bells","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=test\" title=\"Tecoma stans var. angustata wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTecoma stans var. angustata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eYellow Bells, also commonly known as Esperanza, naturally thrives across a vast range, from south Texas to Arizona, extending southward through Mexico and Central America to northern Argentina, as well as in southern Florida and much of the Caribbean. This variety is native to the southwestern US and nearby Mexico. \u003cspan\u003eThere have been a lot of new Tecoma hybrids hitting the market lately, and while many of them claim to be improvements on bloom color and production, none of them can match the drought tolerance or cold hardiness of the native Yellow Bells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eA delightful deciduous shrub with an irregular shape, typically reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet in the U.S. (can grow to 9' in tropical regions). This attractive plant showcases multiple stems and slender, upright branches adorned with striking clusters of large, trumpet-like yellow flowers, providing a stunning contrast to its lance-shaped, olive-green foliage. Long, slender seed pods appear in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eLoved by hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThis variety is quite hardy and can survive freezing temperatures, though they will die back to the ground to reemerge in spring. Yellow Bells flourish in arid climates and are well-adapted to monsoon patterns that feature dry periods in between. To help them flower beautifully, try to mimic these conditions in your landscape by watering deeply but allowing the ground to dry out between waterings. Remove young seed pods to promote re-blooming. Prune heavily in late winter or early spring after freeze threats have passed. Needs well-draining soil, preferably a rocky mix. Well-suited for pot cultivation, provided the containers are at least 12 inches wide and deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectar Source: \u003c\/strong\u003eHummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Yellow Bells native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Tecoma%20stans.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 3’-6’\u003cbr\u003eSpread 3’-6’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: April-November\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low\u003cbr\u003eZone: 7-11\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40694384033957,"sku":"SH-28000","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":48619815600368,"sku":"SH-28000","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":40694384066725,"sku":"SH-28001","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/71-GoldStarEsperanza-JUNE-SUMMER.jpg?v=1731306106"},{"product_id":"yellow-bells-sangria","title":"Yellow Bells 'Sangria'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=test\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTecoma stans var. sangria\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eA charming, irregularly shaped deciduous shrub that typically stands 3 to 6 feet tall in most of the U.S. (can grow up to 9' in tropical climates). This delightful Yellow Bells variety features several stems and slender, upright branches adorned with clusters of large, trumpet-shaped, deep orange flowers with wine-colored throats, brilliantly contrasting with the lance-shaped olive-green leaves. These flowers bloom spring through fall. The natural habitat of this plant is quite extensive, stretching from south Texas all the way to Arizona and down through Mexico, Central America, and even to northern Argentina. It also thrives in southern Florida and throughout much of the Caribbean. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThis variety is quite hardy and can survive freezing temperatures, though they will die back to the ground to reemerge in spring.  Well-suited for monsoon seasons, thriving in dry spells in between. To help them flower beautifully, try to mimic these conditions in your landscape by allowing the ground to dry out between waterings. Remove young seed pods to promote re-blooming. Prune in late winter after freeze threats have passed. Needs well-draining soil, preferably a rocky mix. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThey also adapt well to pot confinement, provided the containers are 12\" or deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 3’-6’\u003cbr\u003eSpread 3’-6’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: April-September\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low\u003cbr\u003eZone: 7-11\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Florida, Mexico, Central and South America, Caribbean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40694391996581,"sku":"SH-29000","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":40694392029349,"sku":"SH-29001","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/SangriaBells1.jpg?v=1731306105"},{"product_id":"agastache-blue-fortune","title":"Agastache 'Blue Fortune'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgastache foeniculum x A. rugosa 'blue fortune'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eAgastache, also known as Giant Hyssop or Hummingbird Mint, is a group of about 30 upright herbaceous perennials that you can mainly find in North America. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eOne standout variety, 'Blue Fortune', is a hybrid of Agastache foeniculum and Agastache rugosa. It features tightly clustered, trumpet-shaped, lavender-blue flowers arranged in rounded verticillasters. These lovely flowers sit atop 4-inch long spikes and usually grow to around 3 feet tall. They are known for their abundant blooms from summer well into early fall, attracting butterflies in droves. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate, growing up to 4 inches long, with a soft, fuzzy underside that releases a refreshing minty-anise aroma. These fragrant leaves are not just for show; they can be used in potpourris or to add a lovely flair to cold beverages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eAgastache plants enjoy average, medium moisture, and well-drained soils, thriving best in full sunlight. While they can handle a little light shade, ensuring good drainage is crucial for their health. In heavy clay soils that hold moisture, Agastache may find it challenging to survive harsh winters. Once they’re established, these hardy plants can withstand heat and tolerate moderate dryness quite well. To keep them blooming beautifully, remember to deadhead spent flowers. Generally, Agastache hybrids can endure winter conditions in at least USDA Zone 6. If you’re concerned about winter hardiness, it's a good idea to place them in sheltered spots (like southern exposures) and leave their leaves and flower stems intact throughout the winter for that extra layer of protection. Using sandy or gravelly mulches can also help safeguard the plants and prevent rot. Just a quick heads up: hybrids grown from seed might not produce true offspring, so keep that in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 2’-3'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 1.5’-2'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: March-September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 5-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Central U.S. and Canada (hybrid) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":44081057825008,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40834349400229,"sku":"SH-30000","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":42830928576752,"sku":"SH-30001","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Agastache1.png?v=1731306383"},{"product_id":"gatsby-gal-oakleaf-hydrangea","title":"Gatsby Gal Oakleaf Hydrangea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHydrangea quercifolia' Brenhill.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e'Brenhill,' stands out as it’s smaller than other oakleaf hydrangeas but gifts us with impressively large flowers. The pure white blooms are held proudly above the foliage, making it a fantastic choice for cozy gardens. These flowers can thrive in different soils since they aren't affected by soil pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eOakleaf hydrangeas love to settle down in organically rich, well-draining soil with medium moisture and can bask in both full sun and shade. They do best in moist soil and appreciate a layer of summer mulch to help keep that moisture around. Pruning is rather easy, generally just after flowering, though you can snip any winter-damaged stems in early spring. If you live in colder climates like USDA Zone 5, it’s a great idea to offer them some winter protection, such as mulching or wrapping in burlap, as those chilly winters can sometimes lead to flower bud loss or cold damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 5’-6'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 5’-6'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: June-September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 5-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, North America (Cultivar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":42299814707440,"sku":"SH-32000","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Gatsby1.png?v=1731306392"},{"product_id":"butterfly-weed","title":"Butterfly Weed","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=ASTU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/a\u003e, also known as butterfly weed, is a wonderful perennial plant native to Texas. It thrives beautifully in the dry, rocky open woods, meadows, prairies, fields, and roadsides across the state. This charming plant typically grows in a delightful clump ranging from 1 to 2.5 feet tall and showcases clusters (umbels) of bright, cheerful orange to yellow-orange flowers perched atop hairy stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Unlike many milkweeds, this lovely species doesn't have milky-sapped stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe vibrant butterfly weed flowers transition into spindle-shaped seed pods, measuring 3 to 6 inches long, which split open when ripe, releasing a multitude of silky-tailed seeds that dance through the wind. The seed pods are a favorite in dried flower arrangements, and this plant has a wonderfully long bloom period, spanning from late spring to summer. The flowers are a delightful source of nectar for many butterflies, while the leaves serve as a nutritious food source for monarch butterfly larvae (caterpillars). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eButterfly weed is a breeze to grow in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils under full sun. It's drought-tolerant and thrives even in poorer, dry soils. You'll often see new growth emerging late in the spring, and these plants can be quickly cultivated from seeds. However, be patient; they may take 2 to 3 years to bloom. If seed pods aren’t removed before they burst open, mature plants can happily self-seed throughout the landscape. Butterfly weed doesn’t transplant well due to its deep taproot, so it’s best to let it settle in once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Asclepias%20tuberosa.png\" title=\"Butterfly Weed native range texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 1’-2'\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1’-1.5'\u003cbr\u003eBloom: June-September\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 3-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas, U.S. and eastern Canada\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":42830991655152,"sku":"P-100010","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5\"","offer_id":44261784551664,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44223441240304,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Milkweed.png?v=1731306492"},{"product_id":"coneflower-cutleaf","title":"Cutleaf Coneflower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia laciniata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cutleaf Coneflower wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=RULA3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreen-headed Coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e, Greenhead Coneflower, Cutleaf Coneflower, Wild Goldenglow, Sochan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely perennial plant resembles a sunflower with its tall, leafy stalks and beautiful branched flowers at the top. The flowers bloom in a cheerful greenish-yellow color, boasting slanting golden rays, and measure about three to four inches wide. As the seeds mature, their centers gracefully elongate and take on a warm brownish hue. In early spring, you'll be greeted by its stunning pinnately dissected leaves, adding vibrancy to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it tends to spread through underground stems, the cut-leaf coneflower is perfect for larger garden spaces. While it may need some support to stand tall, it’s a wonderfully resilient plant that will thrive in your yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cutleaf Coneflower native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Rudbeckia%20laciniata.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 1’-7’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 1’-1.5’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: July-October\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Shade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Low\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 4-9\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, central and eastern U.S., eastern Canada\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":46135859642608,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/CutleafConeflower2.png?v=1731306475"},{"product_id":"rock-rose-ellens-legacy","title":"Rock Rose 'Ellen's Legacy'","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePavonia lasiopetala\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePavonia is a beloved garden accent plant found across Texas, even though it originally thrives in the dry, rocky areas of South, Central, and West Texas. Its charm lies in its impressive bloom period and adaptability; it happily flourishes in full sun to partial shade and can thrive in various soil types, whether very dry or regularly watered. This delightful little perennial shrub features a woody base with herbaceous growth, showcasing light green, velvety, heart-shaped leaves and vibrant red flowers resembling miniature hibiscus. These lovely blooms greet the morning sun and retreat by early afternoon when the heat peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePavonia's naturally loose and open-branching form can be easily kept more compact with regular pruning, encouraging fresh growth and an abundance of flowers. While Pavonia typically has a lifespan of around 3 to 6 years, it makes up for it by self-seeding effortlessly and can also be easily propagated from saved seeds or softwood cuttings.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 1.5’-4’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 1’-3’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: April-October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 8-11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Texas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":47721420423408,"sku":"P-57003","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":43711612649712,"sku":"P-57003","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":46722239627504,"sku":"P-57003","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Ellens1.jpg?v=1731306459"},{"product_id":"wildflower-mix","title":"Wildflower Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wildflower mix contains a surprise combination of any of the following in each 4\" pot:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/native-gardeners.com\/products\/texas-bluebonnets?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cdc7aeb81\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eLazy Daisy (Aphanostephus skirrobasis), Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa), Annual Winecup (Callirhoe leiocarpa), Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata), Golden-Wave (Coreopsis basalis), Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctora), Scrambled Eggs (Corydalis aurea), White Prairie Clover (Dalea candida), Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea), Illinois Bundleflower (Desmanthus illinoiensis), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Texas Bluebells (Eustoma exaltum ssp. russellianum), Blanketflower (Gaillardia pulchella), Standing Cypress (Ipomopsis rubra), Blue Flax (Linum lewisii), Bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis), Lemon Mint Beeblam (Monarda citriodora), Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), Smooth White Penstemon (Penstemon digitalis),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDrummond Phlox (Phlox drummondii), American Basketflower (Plectocephalus americanus), Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Prairie Verbena (Verbena bipinnatifida).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1’-3’\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1’-3’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: February-November\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full sun-Part Shade \u003cbr\u003eWater: Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 4-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas to Oklahoma\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":43711653413104,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/CopyofSeedCardFlowers_1.png?v=1731307012"},{"product_id":"coneflower-cheyenne-spirit","title":"Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e In its first year, you'll find an array of lovely bloom colors to choose from, including vibrant purple, pink, red, orange, yellow, cream, and white ray flowers that beautifully contrast with brown cones. This wonderful plant typically grows to a height of 2 to 2.5 feet and spreads 1 to 2 feet wide, making it a great addition to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese coneflowers usually grace our gardens with blooms from June to August, and occasionally, you might see some sporadic blooms later in the year. Not only do butterflies adore them, but other insects are also drawn to their beauty! The flowers can be enjoyed fresh or dried, and it's a treat to see the dead flowers standing upright until winter. If you choose to leave the flower heads on, you may even be rewarded with visits from goldfinches and other birds who enjoy the blackened cones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cheyenne Spirit thrives in average soils with dry to medium moisture levels and appreciates well-drained conditions, whether in full sun or partial shade. However, it truly flourishes in full sun! This adaptable plant is tough, as it can tolerate drought, heat, humidity, and even poor soil conditions. To keep your plants happy, divide the clumps when they become overcrowded, about every four years. They rebloom effortlessly without the need for deadheading, but removing spent flowers promptly will encourage continued blooms and enhance their overall appearance.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 1’-2.5'\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 1’-2'\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: June-August\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Low-Moderate\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 4-9\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: North America\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":43852840173808,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":46775244423408,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/34112.jpg?v=1731306593"},{"product_id":"cardinal-flower","title":"Cardinal Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLobelia cardinalis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eLet’s take a closer look at the lovely cardinal flower, also known as Lobelia cardinalis! This charming native perennial likes to thrive in moist spots, often found near streams, sloughs, springs, swamps, and cozy low-wooded areas. It grows in cheerful clumps and can reach heights of 2 to 3 feet, flaunting its vibrant, red flowers atop tall, unbranched stalks with alternate leaves. The unique two-lipped tubular flowers feature three lobes on the lower lip and two on the upper, adding to its beauty. With its dark green, lance-shaped leaves that have delicate teeth, this plant blooms late in summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, although cardinals tend to steer clear. You might also come across some delightful white and rose-colored varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eCaring for this gem is quite simple. It loves full sun to part shade and prefers rich, medium-to-wet soils. While it can handle a bit of brief flooding, keeping the ground moist is super important for its health. It does well in full sun in northern climates but enjoys a touch of afternoon shade in the hotter regions of the lower Midwest and South. Plus, a layer of mulch can do wonders by helping retain moisture and keeping the soil nice and cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectar Source Plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eCloudless Giant Sulphur \u003cem\u003e(\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhoebis sennae\u003c\/span\u003e),\u003c\/em\u003e Pipevine Swallowtail\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBattus philenor\u003c\/span\u003e), \u003c\/em\u003eSpicebush Swallowtail (\u003ci\u003ePapilio troilus\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cardinal Flower native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Lobelia%20cardinalis.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 2’-4'\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 1’-2'\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: July-September\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Part Shade-Full Shade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Medium-High\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 3-9\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, North America \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeer Resistant: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":43853384843504,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44299438522608,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/29473.jpg?v=1731306632"},{"product_id":"rudbeckia-denver-daisy","title":"Denver Daisy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia hirta ‘Denver Daisy’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGloriosa Daisy hybrids are gorgeous short-lived perennials that are often loved as annuals. While many of these charming plants can survive a few winters, they also have a knack for self-seeding, which is a lovely bonus. This lovely midsized variety boasts large, cheerful golden-yellow daisies, with a striking black cone hugged by a big mahogany-red eye. You'll get to enjoy these beautiful blooms for months on a compact, bushy plant. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're not just pretty; they're also fantastic as cut flowers. By regularly removing faded blossoms, you can help extend the flowering season even more. Plus, the seed heads add lovely winter interest and work beautifully in dried arrangements. Once established, they are quite drought-tolerant, making them a wonderful addition to mixed containers. These wonderful daisies were thoughtfully bred by Ernst Benary Seeds to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Denver, CO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 1’-2’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 1’-2’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: June-September\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Sun\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 6-9 \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Colorado (Cultivar)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeer Resistant: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":43872602128624,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":44177331519728,"sku":"","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/G600-18__86632.jpg?v=1731306675"},{"product_id":"showy-milkweed-seed-packet","title":"Showy Milkweed Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowy Milkweed Seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed by many tribes for making everything from rope to cloth to medicine this beautiful milkweed has a very interesting ethnobotanical history. Though once common, it was targeted for eradication because of it's perceived toxicity to livestock. This same toxicity is critical for the survival of monarch butterflies, it is now clear that the survival of both species are tied together. Share in the history \u0026amp; future by planting these seeds today. Found in high plains of Texas north to Canada and west to California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains 10 Seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 1'-3'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: May-September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native American Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025668501744,"sku":"","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/3183-PKT-2T.jpg?v=1731306724"},{"product_id":"texas-bluebells-seed-packet","title":"Texas Bluebells - Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEustoma exaltatum ssp. russellianum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon Names: \u003c\/em\u003eTexas Bluebells, Texas Bluebell, Bluebell, Showy Prairie Gentian, Prairie Gentian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexas Bluebells has blue-green leaves and erect, 1-3 ft. stems covered with a waxy bloom. The flowers are extremely showy and can be blue, purple, pink, white, or yellow. They are bell-shaped and upright, occurring singly at the ends of long stalks from short branches near the top of the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDepending on where it is grown, this species may act like an annual, biennial, or perennial. In most of its native range, it is a perennial. This subspecies (formerly considered the species E. grandiflorum) is one of the most attractive prairie wildflowers. The name Eustoma comes from the Greek words \"eu\" (meaning \"good\") and \"stoma\" (meaning \"mouth\"), referring to the large opening into the flower's \"throat\" where the corolla lobes join. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Japanese have been breeding Texas Bluebells for over 70 years. In Japan, this plant is known as Lisianthus, an older name for the Eustoma genus. They have developed pink, white, and deep purple-blue varieties with single and double-petaled flowers. However, Texas Bluebells are not as common now as they once were due to their beauty. People have picked them from the wild in such numbers that the wild populations have been unable to reseed in their native habitat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe large flowers have an intense hue and bloom, while many other plants look crispy and brown in the summer. The blue-gray foliage is almost succulent. In larger gardens, Prairie Gentians look great when combined with Indian grass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: .5’-3’\u003cbr\u003eSpread 6”-8”\u003cbr\u003eBloom: June-September\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 8 - 10\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Central United States\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native American Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025878577392,"sku":"","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/3061-PKT-2T.jpg?v=1731306738"},{"product_id":"blue-eyed-grass-moody-blue","title":"Blue Eyed Grass 'Moody Blues'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSisyrinchium var. 'Moody Blues'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=SIAN3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlue-eyed grass\u003c\/a\u003e, also known as Sisyrinchium angustifolium, showcases beautiful violet-blue flowers and charming branched flowering stems. Although it has grass-like foliage, this delightful plant actually belongs to the iris family. Typically growing in lovely clumps to about 12 inches tall, it features narrow, grass-like leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn improved North American native Blue-Eyed Grass, 'Moody Blues' has the largest flower of all in the genus. From mid to late spring through early to mid summer it shows off abundant cheery bright violet-blue flowers with yellow eyes atop a clump of grassy, iris-like blue-green foliage. If trimmed after the first bloom it will rebloom through late summer to early fall. A very low maintenance plant, this diminutive beauty is great for pollinators and early season butterflies and its seeds are enjoyed by birds. Excellent as an accent in small garden spaces and containers or in groupings or as a low border in garden beds or along paths and walkways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eTo thrive, blue-eyed grass loves medium moisture, well-drained soil and enjoys basking in full sun to partial shade. It's crucial to keep the soil consistently moist—just the way it likes it! When conditions are just right, it will happily self-seed. After the blooming period, remember to shear back the plants to prevent any unwanted self-seeding while keeping the foliage looking tidy for the rest of the growing season. For lush growth, dividing the plants every 2-3 years is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Blue Eyed Grass\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Sisyrinchium%20angustifolium.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 1.5’-2’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 6”-1’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: May-June\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 4-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: North America (Cultivar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDeer Resistant: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":44046016086256,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45115764539632,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/blue-eyed-grass-wildflowers-1533299474ATm.jpg?v=1731306839"},{"product_id":"salvia-greggii-violet","title":"Salvia Greggii 'Violet'","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalvia greggii' Violet'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViolet Texas Sage delights us with its stunning clusters of lightly-scented purple flowers, each set against charming brown calyces that reach gracefully above the green foliage from mid-spring to mid-fall. These blooms emerge from eye-catching red flower buds and truly shine when planted in lovely groupings. Plus, they make for beautiful cut flowers! The fragrant, narrow leaves keep their vibrant green color all year long, adding cheer to your garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an herbaceous evergreen perennial, Violet Texas Sage showcases an upright, spreading growth habit that fits seamlessly into your landscape. Its medium texture can easily be complemented with either finer or coarser plants, creating a delightful garden composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely plant is quite low-maintenance, requiring just a bit of pruning after it flowers to preserve this year's dazzling display. It’s also a wonderful selection for drawing in cherished pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, while remaining unfazed by deer, who seem to prefer tastier options. Plus, it boasts no significant negative characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"BONAP MAP Salvia Greggii Native Range\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Salvia%20greggii.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 2'-3'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 2'-3'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: Spring-Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Sun \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas (Cultivar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":44069047337200,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44069047369968,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":44069047402736,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":44069047435504,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/2383a.jpg?v=1731306883"},{"product_id":"coneflower-pale-purple","title":"Pale Purple Coneflower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=ECPA\" title=\"Echinacea pallida wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea pallida\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lovely pale purple coneflower, Echinacea pallida, is a hardy perennial that brings beauty from Nebraska to Michigan and all the way down to Georgia and Texas. With its narrow, toothless, dark green leaves and large, daisy-like flowers, you’ll notice the charming drooping, pale pinkish-purple petals surrounding a striking coppery-orange center cone. These vibrant blooms grace our gardens on sturdy stems that reach 2-3 feet tall during the long summer days. This delightful species stands out with its thin, parallel-veined leaves and relaxed flowers that gently droop downwards. You'll find the most stunning flower displays from late June to late July, with a few enchanting blooms lingering into autumn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resilient plant loves to grow in dry to medium, well-drained soil, thriving best in full sun to partial shade. It can withstand heat, drought, humidity, and even less-than-ideal soils! To keep it healthy, remember to divide any overcrowded clumps about every four years. Most of the time, these lovely coneflowers will bloom again without needing deadheading, but if you remove the spent flowers promptly, they’ll look even nicer. 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Its lilac to lavender purple trumpet-shaped flowers bloom spring through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in moist, organically rich, well-drained soils in part shade, though it’s quite adaptable and can tolerate nearly full shade too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLarval host plant to the Common Buckeye butterfly and a nectar source for hummingbirds and other pollinators. Deer resistant.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Wild Petunia native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Ruellia%20strepens.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1’-3'\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1’-1.5’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: May-September\u003cbr\u003eLight: Part Shade-Dappled Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Medium-High\u003cbr\u003eZone: 5-8\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas, central and eastern U.S.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":44073959227632,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":46307262562544,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/ruellia_strepens_copyright_dsc_0161.jpg?v=1731306920"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/collections\/Screen_Shot_2023-06-21_at_11.49.38_AM.png?v=1687366189","url":"https:\/\/nativegardeners.com\/collections\/midsummer-blooms.oembed?page=10","provider":"Native Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}