{"title":"Texas Rain Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rain garden is an attractive method for controlling stormwater damage and runoff. It captures and temporarily holds rainwater until the ground can absorb it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Texas precipitation increasing by 15% in the last decade, these plants can help with erosion and hold onto more water for your landscape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more in our blog: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nativegardeners.com\/blogs\/news\/texas-rain-garden-transformation\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Transform your space into a Texas rain garden \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTransform Your Space with a Texas Rain Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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":"columbine-texas-gold","title":"Texas Gold Columbine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=AQCHH\" title=\"Aquilegia chrysantha var. hinckleyana\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAquilegia chrysantha var. hinckleyana\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\u003eAquilegia chrysantha, commonly known as golden columbine, canary columbine, or southwestern yellow columbine, is a charming perennial that creates a lovely bushy clump and typically reaches a height of 1 to 3 feet. It is found nestled in the canyons of western Texas, southern New Mexico, southern Utah, and Arizona. Its range extends into northern Mexico, and there is a standalone population in southern Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early spring, from March to early May, the plant showcases bright yellow flowers, each with five beautiful petals. These petals dress themselves in a short tube, leading to a unique, slender, tapered spur that gracefully curves backward or outwards. The flowers are also adorned with five-pointed petaloid sepals, which are just a bit longer than the petals and have a softer yellow hue. You'll even catch a whiff of their gentle fragrance! Golden columbine is a popular choice for creating hybrid long-spurred columbines, thanks to its striking long spurs. Its basal leaves are usually 3-ternate and compound palmate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful plant typically thrives without the need for support as long as it receives adequate moisture during the growing season. It flourishes best in organically rich, moist, sandy loams with light to moderate shade, but it is quite adaptable and can tolerate various types of well-drained soils. To improve drainage in clay soils, a little sand can work wonders! Notably, golden columbine handles heat and sun better than many of its relatives. After the blooming period, removing the flowering stems can encourage even more vibrant color. To keep the foliage looking lovely, maintain uniform moisture after blooming. When the foliage starts to fade, it's perfectly fine to cut the plants back to the ground. Under optimal growing conditions, golden columbine will happily seed itself if the flowers are left untouched!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Aquilegia%20chrysantha.png\" title=\"Gold Columbine native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 1.5’-2.5’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 1.5’-2.5’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: April-May\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: 4-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40681136914597,"sku":"P-14001","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Columbine1.jpg?v=1731305245"},{"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":"fall-obedient-plant","title":"Fall Obedient Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Physostegia virginiana wildflower.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=PHVI8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhysostegia virginiana\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as Fall Obedient Plant, False Dragonhead, Virginia Lions-heart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObedient Plant flourishes in moist soils. Its common name reflects the appearance of its flowers rather than its garden behavior. This species is rhizomatous, meaning its roots spread quickly beneath the surface. Observers of its flower spikes will find that individual stems will stay in any direction they are pointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is an attractive choice for filling larger areas in your yard. Like all mint family members, it generates a substantial amount of nectar, attracting pollinators, including Monarch Butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooming from late summer through fall, Obedient Plant offers essential energy for pollinators preparing for winter. The Narrow-leaved Obedient Plant features lighter pink flowers and blooms earlier, making it a great companion plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Fall Obedient native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Physostegia%20virginiana.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 2'-4’\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: August-September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-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: 3-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTexas, North America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40682561175717,"sku":"P-100000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682561208485,"sku":"P-100001","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40682561241253,"sku":"P-100002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/2_5214b6b6-33e0-4b4d-8196-baf195e8703e.png?v=1731305277"},{"product_id":"fern-river-southern-wood","title":"Wood Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=THKU\" title=\"Thelypteris kunthii wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePelazoneuron kunthii\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSynonym(s): Dryopteris normalis, Dryopteris saxatilis, Thelypteris kunthii, Thelypteris macrorhizoma, Thelypteris normalis, Thelypteris saxatilis, Thelypteris unca.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names include Wood Fern, River Fern, Southern Shield Fern, Kunth's Maiden Fern, Normal Shield Fern\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe most common of the maiden ferns in the southeastern United States. The wood fern's fronds gracefully arch in lovely shades of lime to medium green, creating a vibrant display. Each fern grows 2 to 3 feet high and 8 to 12 inches wide, and spread out in all directions from clusters of stalks along rhizomes. As winter approaches, they take on a beautiful bronze hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood ferns make a fantastic addition to any shade garden throughout the year, and they thrive particularly well in wetland and water garden habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn regions west of east Texas, they're affectionately referred to as River Ferns, as you can find them along or near bodies of water. Meanwhile, in the moist woods east of central Texas, they are known as Wood Ferns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2’-3'\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread 8\"-12\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Part Shade-Dappled Shade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Medium-High\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 7-10\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, Southeastern U.S.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682566320293,"sku":"P-26001","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":43247178383600,"sku":"P-26002","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":44467278348528,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/woodfern2.png?v=1731305306"},{"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":"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":"mexican-mint-marigold","title":"Mexican Mint Marigold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTagetes lucida\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names include Mexican Tarragon and Sweet Mace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTagetes, commonly known as Marigold, belongs to the sunflower or aster family and boasts 49 delightful species of flowering, herbaceous plants, characterized by their charming shrubby form. Native to the beautiful regions of Central and South America, these plants have found their way into gardens around the world! Specifically, Tagetes lucida thrives in the hillsides and woodlands of Mexico and South America, where it joyfully grows as a perennial. For those in cooler zones, it can be happily grown as an annual. You'll love its bright yellow composite flowers that bloom during late spring and early fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor planting, choose a sunny spot with light, well-drained soil—this little gem loves the light! It can adapt to most soil types, including clay, but be mindful that it doesn’t thrive in full shade and isn’t particularly cold-hardy. If you’re growing vegetables, consider pairing it with tomatoes, or plant it in an herb garden, at the front of a border, or along a lovely pathway or patio. Propagating by seed is quite simple, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarigolds are not just pretty; they're also versatile! You can use the plant in tea, to add color to your dishes, or even as a substitute for Tarragon. Just be cautious, as eating large amounts can be harmful. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 1’-2.5'\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1’-1.5'\u003cbr\u003eBloom: June-October\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low\u003cbr\u003eZone: 8-11 \u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40682603905189,"sku":"P-43000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40682603937957,"sku":"P-43001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/MintMarigold3.png?v=1731305360"},{"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":"ruellia-katies-dwarf","title":"Katie's Dwarf Ruellia - Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuellia simplex 'Katie'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dwarf Mexican Petunia, affectionately known as Katie Blue, is a delightful and vibrant perennial that brings a splash of color to any garden. With its stunning deep, bluish-purple trumpet-shaped flowers and lush dark green leaves, it truly enhances your outdoor space from spring through frost. This lovely plant is perfect for borders, ground covers, and container gardens, making it a versatile choice for garden enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most wonderful aspects of the Dwarf Mexican Petunia is its ability to bloom for an extended period. These dependable perennials offer a long display of flowers, making them a charming alternative to traditional border plants like Monkey Grass and Liriope. In milder winter climates, you might even be lucky enough to see them remain evergreen and bloom throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e If you notice your plants getting a bit too tall or leggy, simply give them a trim, cutting them back to a few inches above the ground, and watch as they quickly bounce back and keep blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf Mexican Petunias are not only beautiful but also drought-resistant, thriving in well-drained and moist spots. While they can manage in some shade, they truly flourish and produce the best flowers when planted in sunny locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 6\"-12\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 8\"-12\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: May-September\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Medium\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 8-10\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Mexico (cultivar)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40682645553317,"sku":"P-61000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":42632351514864,"sku":"P-61001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":44250276430064,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Katies3.png?v=1731305489"},{"product_id":"standing-cypress","title":"Standing Cypress","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Ipomopsis rubra wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=IPRU2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIpomopsis\u003c\/a\u003e rubra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as Standing Cypress, Texas Plume, Red Texas Star, Red Gilia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding Cypress is a biennial or a short-lived perennial. You'll mainly find it in the Southeastern U.S., where it stands upright with narrow, unbranched stems and leaves that reach heights of 2 to 6 feet. During the summer, this plant produces narrow, spike-like clusters of red tubular flowers that are red on the outside, and yellow adorned with red spots on the inside. Each flower features a delicate corolla tube that flares out into a lovely five-lobed star shape. Its leaves are delicate and feathery, with thread-like segments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding Cypress thrives in dry to medium, well-drained soil and loves basking in full sunshine, although it can handle a bit of light shade too. When provided with the right growing conditions, it can self-seed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Standing Cypress native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Ipomopsis%20rubra.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2’-5’\u003cbr\u003eSpread 1.5’-2’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: June-August\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 6-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas, Southeastern U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40682705289381,"sku":"P-87000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44296083931376,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/cypress3.jpg?v=1731305621"},{"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":"cross-vine","title":"Crossvine","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=BICA\" title=\"binonia capreolata wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBignonia capreolata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe crossvine, known scientifically as Bignonia capreolata, is an enthusiastic woody vine that showcases delightful branched tendrils with special adhesive disks. Gardeners love this plant for its stunning flowers and lush foliage, which can quickly envelop any structure in beauty. Its compound leaves feature lovely dark green leaflets, elegantly paired with tendrils in between. You'll notice the leaflets can range from slender lanceolate shapes to broader oblong forms. Those handy tendrils easily grasp onto walls, thanks to the adhesive disks at their tips. In southern climates, the leaves stay evergreen, but in cooler areas, they transform to a charming reddish-purple hue in the fall, before gracefully dropping off. As spring arrives, be prepared to enjoy fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in cheerful yellow-orange and red shades, appearing in lovely clusters of two to five blooms. By late summer, pod-like seeds develop, reaching up to 7 inches and maintaining a soft green color into the fall. This fascinating vine shares a close relationship with the trumpet vine, scientifically known as Campsis radicans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe crossvine thrives best in average, well-drained soils with medium moisture, basking in full sun to part shade. Although it can manage in full shade, you’ll find it rewards you with the most beautiful blooms when it enjoys plenty of sunlight. A bit of pruning after flowering can help keep it looking its best! In USDA Zone 5, the above-ground stems might take a hit in harsh winters, but don’t worry—the roots are typically quite resilient and will sprout fresh growth come springtime. Sometimes, established plants may send out root suckers, which you can choose to remove if you’d like to keep their growth in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/npsot.org\/wp\/\" title=\"Native Plant Society of Texas\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNPSOT's Featured Spring Plant 2023\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Bignonia%20capreolata.png\" title=\"Crossvine native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 35’-50’\u003cbr\u003eSpread 6’-9’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: May-June\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low\u003cbr\u003eZone: 5-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas, central and eastern U.S.\u003cbr\u003eDeer Resistant: No\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":47569063805168,"sku":"V-3000","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":47569064624368,"sku":"V-3000","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":40693850243237,"sku":"V-3000","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/RCM_IMG0201.jpg?v=1731305755"},{"product_id":"inland-seaoats","title":"Inland Sea Oats","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=CHLA5\" title=\"Chasmanthium latifolium wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChasmanthium latifolium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as Inland Sea Oats, Indian Wood Oats, Wild Oats, River Oats, Flathead Oats, Upland Oats, Upland Sea Oats\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003eInland Sea Oats is an upright, clump-forming ornamental grass. You can often find it in woodlands, moist bluffs, and rocky slopes along streams. This grass features flat, drooping seed heads that \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ehang in terminal clusters on slightly arching stems.\u003c\/span\u003e Initially, the seed heads are a vibrant green, but by late summer, they transform into a purplish bronze. Its common name, inland sea oats, is from its seed heads that resemble those of oats. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003eWhile it can handle less-than-perfect soils, it truly prefers moist, fertile soil and stands out as one of the more shade-tolerant ornamental grasses. This grass can self-seed and might spread quite well. Leaving the foliage in place through the winter adds character to your landscape while helping protect the crowns from chilly temperatures. Come early spring, it's good to cut it back to the ground for fresh growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Chasmanthium%20latifolium.png\" title=\"Inland Seaoats native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2’-5’\u003cbr\u003eSpread 1.5’-2.5’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: August-September\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Medium-High\u003cbr\u003eZone: 3-8\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas, Central \u0026amp; Eastern U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40693911683237,"sku":"GR-3000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":42690804220144,"sku":"GR-3001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45469462429936,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":49774261469424,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/seaoats1.png?v=1731305893"},{"product_id":"sedge-webberville","title":"Webberville Sedge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=CAPE40\" title=\"Carex perdentata wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarex perdentata\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\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eCommon names include Webberville Sedge, Meadow Sedge, Sand Sedge, and Turf Sedge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eA low-growing evergreen, clump-forming grass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eTolerates a wide variety of soil types and conditions and is o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003ene of the toughest sun and drought-tolerant sedges. However, keeping it well-watered helps it stay dense and lush and it feels most at home in some shade. It spreads gradually through runners, but with consistent watering, you'll see it grow even more quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eCan handle some foot traffic and tolerates mowing as long as it's no lower than 4\". Great as a turf substitute in low-traffic lawns. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Carex%20perdentata.png\" title=\"Meadow Sedge Native Range Texas Webberville Sedge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 8\"-12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 12”-18”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: March-May\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:  6-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, Oklahoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40693967454373,"sku":"GR-11000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40693967487141,"sku":"GR-11001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40693967519909,"sku":"GR-11002","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/image_7b41a9eb-4138-4a3d-b0a9-c6bad4d8b0b8.png?v=1731305967"},{"product_id":"sedge-woodland","title":"Woodland Sedge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarex Blanda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names include Woodland Sedge, Eastern Woodland Sedge, Common Wood Sedge, and Creek Sedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely, rhizomatous, evergreen sedge that grows into neat, compact clumps. Its shiny, deep green leaves stay vibrant all year round. In late spring, charming green flower spikes emerge gracefully above the foliage. This plant thrives in partial sun to partial shade and prefers moist to mesic soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt truly shines as a ground cover, especially in woodland or shade gardens, where it can create a welcoming and lush environment. Additionally, Woodland Sedge works beautifully in Shade Gardens, particularly when grouped or massed with colorful wildflowers and\/or ferns. It aids in erosion control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThis wonderful sedge is an excellent native alternative to the popular Asian groundcovers Liriope muscari and Ophiopogon japonicas.\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=\"Woodland Sedge native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Carex%20blanda.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 1'-2’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 1'-2’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: April-May\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Part Shade-Full Shade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Medium\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 4-8\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, Central and Eastern U.S. and Canada \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40693970829477,"sku":"GR-12000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40693970862245,"sku":"GR-12001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40693970895013,"sku":"GR-12002","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Wooklandsedge3.png?v=1731305964"},{"product_id":"switchgrass","title":"Switchgrass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Panicum virgatum wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=PAVI2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanicum virgatum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwitchgrass is a clumping grass that plays a vital role in the lush tallgrass prairie that once stretched across much of the state, but are now a rarer sight. This warm-season grass grows in lovely clumps and usually reaches about 3 feet in height. When flowering, it showcases delicate, pink-tinged flower panicles that can elevate the plant's height to 6 feet. In autumn, the medium green leaves bring some warmth to the landscape as they transition to vibrant yellow with hints of orange, eventually fading to a soft tan-beige in winter. As the seeds mature in the fall, the panicles turn a gentle beige, and those seed plumes stick around into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitchgrass thrives in medium to wet soils and loves basking in full sun to part shade. While it can adapt to various soil types, including drier ones, it truly prefers moist, sandy, or clay soils. It's resilient enough to handle occasional flooding but might lean a bit in overly rich soils. This grass performs best in full sun. Mainly it grows in clumps, but will also gently spread through its slow, creeping rhizomes. For upkeep, it's best to cut these clumps back to the ground in late winter to early spring. Switchgrass can self-seed in ideal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Switchgrass native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Panicum%20virgatum.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3’-6’\u003cbr\u003eSpread 2’-3’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: July-February\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 5-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: North America\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40693976629413,"sku":"GR-13000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40693976662181,"sku":"GR-13001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40693976694949,"sku":"GR-13002","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/1_8fd0ae6e-7710-4bb6-b478-52885f961b20.png?v=1731306092"},{"product_id":"american-beauty-berry","title":"American Beautyberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCallicarpa americana\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=CAAM2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eIn spring and summer, the beautyberry showcases small, light pink to purple or blue-tinged flowers in dense, axillary clusters that beautifully transform into vibrant violet to magenta fruits (and occasionally white) by mid-fall. These eye-catching fruits not only add color to the garden but also provide tasty snacks for birds, squirrels, and other wildlife. The fruits are also edible for humans in small amounts, and can be made into jams and jellies.\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 flourish, the beautyberry loves evenly moist, well-draining sandy or clay soils enriched with plenty of organic matter. As long as the drainage is good, it can adapt well to nearly any soil type. While it can handle a bit of drought once it settles in, it’s best to keep an eye on prolonged hot summer droughts, as they might cause some leaves to drop and affect fruit production. You’ll find the best fruiting when planted in sunny spots.\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 harsher winters or if situated in an exposed location, this resilient plant might experience dieback at the colder end of its hardiness range, but don’t worry! It will bounce back readily from the base, and fruiting shouldn’t be affected. Pruning during winter encourages a bushier, more compact shape, and you can safely cut back the plant to about 1 foot from the base or around 2 feet shorter than your desired height. Just remember to remove any deadwood in spring. Propagation is easy too, whether you choose to use cuttings or seed.\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=\"American Beautyberry native range texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Callicarpa%20americana.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 3’-6'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 3’-6'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: June-August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Part Shade-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: 6-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, Southeastern U. S. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40694184050853,"sku":"SH-2000","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-5 Gallon","offer_id":40694184083621,"sku":"SH-2001","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":47569427103984,"sku":"SH-2001","price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Gallon","offer_id":40694184116389,"sku":"SH-2002","price":256.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/American_Beautyberry.png?v=1731305983"},{"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":"dwarf-palmetto","title":"Dwarf Palmetto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Sabal minor wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=SAMI8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eSabal minor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cem\u003eDwarf Palmetto, Bush Palmetto, Palmetto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eDwarf Palmetto is an evergreen fan palm native to the rich soils of moist forests, ravines, flood plains, and bottomlands from North Carolina to Florida, west to Oklahoma, and Texas. It has gained recognition for its excellent winter hardiness and tropical appearance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThis small, shrubby plant has an underground trunk, long, smooth, unarmed petioles, and huge, deeply divided palmate leaves, each about 1-5 feet tall and wide. Each leaf consists of narrow, pointed segments shaped like a fan. Typically growing to 6 feet tall and wide, this palm produces yellowish-white flowers in compound panicles, about 6 feet long, that bloom in the summer. Its fruit is a single-seeded, shiny black drupe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Dwarf Palmetto native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Sabal%20minor.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHeight: 4'-6’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSpread: 4'-6’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: June-July\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full sun-Dappled Shade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 7-10\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, Southeastern U.S.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":40694258794661,"sku":"SH-11000","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":43580237578480,"sku":"","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Gallon","offer_id":40694258827429,"sku":"SH-11001","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/SAW_03329.jpg?v=1731305999"},{"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":"yaupon-holly-dwarf","title":"Dwarf Yaupon Holly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Ilex vomitoria 'Nana' Missouri botanical garden\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missouribotanicalgarden.org\/PlantFinder\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=249167\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIlex vomitoria 'Nana'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIlex vomitoria, known as Yaupon Holly, thrives in a range of habitats from Virginia to Florida, Arkansas, and Texas, embracing sandy woods, sunny dunes, open fields, forest edges, and even wet swamps. Fun fact: Yaupon Holly is the only native source of caffeine in North America. It is related to a more widely known source of caffeine native to South America, Ilex paraguariensis, whose leaves are used to make yerba mate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe charming dwarf cultivar 'Nana' is beautifully rounded with long, dark green leaves that emerge as yellow-green when new. The flowers of female shrubs, once pollinated, give way to persistent red drupes, though they are not as common or striking as those found on the species counterparts. 'Nana' typically grows to a height of 3 to 5 feet and spreads 3 to 6 feet wide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adaptable plant flourishes in average soil that ranges from moist to medium, enjoying everything from full sun to partial shade. Whether in the sun or under shade, it can thrive in various soil conditions, showcasing its intrinsic resilience—more drought-tolerant than many other hollies. A little pruning in the winter is helpful when necessary. Remember, this species is dioecious, meaning it has separate male and female plants. For our female plants to bear their lovely fruit, a male pollinator is essential. And if you’re seeking to maintain its natural charm, consider removing root suckers unless you wish for it to spread naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectar Source: \u003c\/strong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Food Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds, Mammals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 3’-6’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 3’-5’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: April\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Medium-High\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 7-9\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Cultivar\/Texas, Southeastern U.S. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":43724570919152,"sku":"SH-27001","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":40694380200101,"sku":"SH-27000","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":44093920772336,"sku":"","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":44426219421936,"sku":"","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/81enNVYU1RL._AC_SL1000.png?v=1731306100"},{"product_id":"eves-necklace","title":"Eve's Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=STAF4\" title=\"Styphnolobium affine wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyphnolobium affine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEve's Necklace, Eve's Necklacepod, Texas Sophora, Pink Sophora, Necklace Tree\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEve's Necklace is a charming decorative tree that loves to grow on limestone soils found in the heart of the state, stretching from north-central Texas all the way through the Edwards Plateau. With its dark, shiny green leaves and a lovely rounded to upright oval crown, it's a sight to behold. In spring, the tree delights with clusters of rosy pink flowers that dangle like wisteria, and in late summer and fall, it adorns itself with fruit pods that resemble a stunning black string of beads, which is how it earned its name. Just a heads up, the seeds are known to be poisonous, so keep that in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEve's Necklace enjoys both sunshine and shade, often growing vine-like in dense woods. It is closely related to the elegant Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) and shares a special kinship. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best results, plant Eve's Necklace in well-drained soil where it can bask in full sun to partial shade, and consider using it as an understory tree. Interestingly, trees that experience more sunlight tend to be shorter than those growing in shaded areas. Plus, if you want to enjoy a burst of beautiful flowers, full sun is the way to go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabulous tree thrives in hardiness Zones 7 through 9 and even makes a lovely container plant in the right locations. Feel free to bring it indoors during colder months! If you notice its growth beginning to slow down, that’s your cue to repot it—it simply means the container is getting a bit snug for those eager roots to spread out happily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Styphnolobium%20affine.png\" title=\"Eve's necklace 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: 15’-35'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 10’-20'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: Spring\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: 7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":43653756092656,"sku":"","price":67.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Gallon","offer_id":40700158673061,"sku":"OT-5001","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Gallon","offer_id":43651430154480,"sku":"","price":515.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/LMP_IMG0043.png?v=1731306219"},{"product_id":"possumhaw","title":"Possumhaw","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIlex decidua\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon names include Possumhaw, Possumhaw Holly, Deciduous Holly, Meadow Holly, Swamp Holly, Prairie Holly, Welk Holly, Bearberry, Winterberry, Deciduous Yaupon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePossumhaw is a deciduous holly that thrives in a variety of habitats, including limestone glades, bluffs, and damp woodlands along streams, as well as in serene lowland valleys, sloughs, and swamps. This upright shrub typically grows between 7 to 15 feet tall when cultivated and features a spreading, rounded crown. Its narrow glossy, dark green leaves  transition to a warm, dull, purplish green or yellow in autumn. Both male and female plants produce small whiteish flowers, and if the female is pollinated, those flowers will develop into vibrant orange-red berries, which ripen in September and persist throughout the winter until mid-March. The berries add winter interest while the shrub is bare of leaves until it begins to refoliate in spring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePossumhaws prefer average, medium moisture soil and full sun to part shade. They are adaptable, thriving in both light and heavy soils, although they prefer moist, acidic, organic soils and can tolerate wet conditions. To enjoy a brilliant show of berries, plant at least one male alongside your female plants for a pollination partnership. Just a heads up—these shrubs tend to make suckers from the base, so a little shaping in early spring or removing any unwanted new growth can help keep them looking their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectar Source: \u003c\/strong\u003eInsects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Food Source: \u003c\/strong\u003eBirds, Small Mammals, Deer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 6’-14’\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 4’-12’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: May\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low \u003cbr\u003eZone: 5-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: North America\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":40700187377829,"sku":"OT-11000","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Gallon","offer_id":40700187410597,"sku":"OT-11001","price":315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Gallon","offer_id":40700187443365,"sku":"OT-11002","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Possumhaw3.png?v=1731306283"},{"product_id":"primrose-white-evening","title":"Pink Evening Primrose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Oenothera speciosa wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=OESP2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOenothera speciosa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso known as Pink Evening Primrose, Showy Evening Primrose, Mexican Evening Primrose, Showy Primrose, Pink Ladies, Buttercups, Pink Buttercups\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Evening Primrose features fragrant, bowl-shaped pink flowers with four delicate petals and yellow anthers. These blooms emerge from the upper leaf axils in springtime, turning into a beautiful rosy pink as they mature. It typically grows between 10 and 24 inches tall, with stems that can stand upright or sprawl out and can spread 18 inches wide or more through its rhizomes. The medium green leaves are narrow, occasionally adorned with small lobes near the bases. The flowers bloom in the evening and stay open until late morning, even lasting all day when the sky is overcast, followed by oval, ridged seed capsules after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn average, you'll find that these plants thrive in dry to medium moisture and well-drained soils under full sun. They are quite adaptable, tolerating some afternoon part shade, drought conditions, and even poorer soils. Just remember, good drainage is key. 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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. 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It features bunches of soft, evergreen, fine-textured foliage. In spring, delicate spikelets peek through the lush foliage. Texas Sedge spreads by rhizomes and makes a wonderful ground cover that doesn't require mowing, though you can trim it occasionally at a high setting if you wish. It can handle light foot traffic, but adding stepping stones can make it even more inviting for frequent crossings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eAdditionally, Texas Sedge plays an important role in naturalizing and restoration efforts. In nature, it thrives in sandy woodlands and savannas. 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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":"standing-cypress-seed-packet","title":"Standing Cypress - Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIpomopsis rubra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIpomopsis rubra, a member of the phlox family, is a plant that grows as an erect biennial or short-lived perennial. It is mainly found in the southeastern U.S. The plant has narrow, unbranched stems with leaves that grow up to 2-6 feet tall. In the summer, the plant produces narrow, spike-like panicles of red tubular flowers. Each flower has a thin corolla tube that flares at the end to form a five-lobed star. The flowers are scarlet red on the outside and yellow dotted with red on the inside. The plant has delicate, feathery, pinnate leaves with thread-like segments. It is known by many regional names, including standing cypress, scarlet gilia, red gilia, Texas plume, flame flower, Indian plume, and Spanish larkspur. It is sometimes sold as Gilia rubra.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plant proliferates in dry to medium, well-drained soil and requires full sun, although it can tolerate some light shade. If optimal growing conditions are met, it will self-seed freely. If planted from seed, it will not bloom until the second year, but it will continue to be in the garden for many years through self-seeding, similar to hollyhocks and foxgloves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2’-5’\u003cbr\u003eSpread 1.5’-2’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: June-August\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low, Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 6, 7, 8, 9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Southeastern United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native American Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025878118640,"sku":"","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/3082-PKT-2T.jpg?v=1731306731"},{"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":"wild-petunia","title":"Wild Petunia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ruellia strepens wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=RUST2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuellia strepens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon names include Wild Petunia, Limestone Ruellia, Limestone Wild Petunia, Woodland Petunia and Smooth Wild Petunia.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming plant native to rich open woods, thickets, and borders of streams and ponds through much of Texas, central and eastern U.S. This lovely clump-forming perennial typically grows between 1 and 3 feet tall. 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"},{"product_id":"gray-goldenrod","title":"Gray Goldenrod","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=SONE\" title=\"Solidago Nemoralis wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSolidago Nemoralis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlso known as Gray Goldenrod, Prairie Goldenrod, Oldfield Goldenrod, Grayleaf Goldenrod, Gray-leaved Goldenrod, Dyersweed Goldenrod, Dwarf Goldenrod, Field Goldenrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolidago nemoralis\u003c\/em\u003e, affectionately known as old field goldenrod, is a charming sunflower family member, gracefully growing upright with its rhizomatous form. Typically, it reaches a compact height of just 0.5' to 1', and on rare occasions, it may stretch up to 3' tall. As one of the smaller goldenrod species, it proudly calls North America home, flourishing across the southern provinces of Canada, from Newfoundland all the way to British Columbia, and in the United States, from Maine to Florida, extending westward to Montana and New Mexico.\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 beautiful perennial often shows off a charming clump of 1-6 unbranched gray-green stems, lightly dressed in soft, short white hairs. From August to November, it treats us to a stunning display of vibrant flowers, as narrow, gently arching plumes adorned with bright yellow blooms (panicles) grace the stems, measuring 4-10\" long. Each flowerhead, about 1\/4\" across, adds a delightful touch to the upper side of each panicle, and once they bloom, they transition into hairy achenes, further enhancing the plant's unique character.\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;\"\u003eGoldenrods are attractive to bees and 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\" title=\"Gray Goldenrod native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Solidago%20nemoralis.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 1'-2'\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: August-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: 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\"","offer_id":44174718238960,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44098846720240,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/29975116448_0b8f3d5e3b_c.jpg?v=1731306929"},{"product_id":"columbine","title":"Red Columbine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Aquilegia canadensis wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=AQCA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquilegia canadensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as Eastern Red Columbine, Wild Red Columbine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lovely Texas native wildflower, Aquilegia canadensis, thrives in the rocky woods, slopes, ledges, and sunny spots scattered throughout the state. Its charming bell-shaped flowers bloom in vibrant red and yellow hues, measuring 1-2 inches, adorned with five unique red spurs and a delightful cluster of bushy yellow stamens. The delicate leaves, which remind us of meadow rue (Thalictrum), remain lovely all summer, especially when the soil is kept moist. Plus, these beautiful flowers are a favorite among hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name of this genus comes from the Latin word for eagle, inspired by the flower's five spurs that resemble an eagle's talon. It is a larval host plant to the Columbine Duskywing and Columbine Borer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting this wildflower is a breeze! It grows swiftly in full shade to part shade, flourishing in average, well-drained soil. It’s quite adaptable and can thrive in various soil types as long as they are well-drained. Aquilegia canadensis loves rich, moist soils in light to moderate shade and can self-seed generously, creating delightful colonies in the right conditions. After blooming, removing the flowering stems helps promote even more blooms. To keep those enchanting leaves looking great, making sure the soil stays evenly moist after the flowers fade is key. And when the foliage starts to fade, you can simply cut the plants back to the ground.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Red Columbine native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Aquilegia%20canadensis.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 1’-1.5’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: April-May\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Part Shade-Full Shade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Medium\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 3-8\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, central and eastern North America\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":44162175893744,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5\"","offer_id":49621770895600,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44265062039792,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/91l4SrtfiqL.jpg?v=1731307216"},{"product_id":"thread-leaf-coreopsis-moonbeam","title":"Moonbeam Thread Leaf Coreopsis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=COVE5\" title=\"Coreopsis verticillata wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCoreopsis verticillata\u003c\/a\u003e 'Moonbeam'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as Threadleaf Coreopsis, Whorled Tickseed, Whorled Coreopsis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoreopsis verticillata, known as thread leaf or whorled coreopsis, is a lovely rhizomatous perennial that grows in vibrant, bushy clumps reaching heights of 1 to 3 feet. Its cheerful yellow, daisy-like flowers dazzle, featuring bright yellow rays and sunny center disks. This delightful plant blooms abundantly in loose clusters from late spring through summer, and a little mid-summer trimming can encourage a gorgeous rebloom in the fall! Its palmately 3-parted leaves and fine, thread-like segments give it an airy and delicate appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe charming variety 'Moonbeam' offers a more compact form, showcasing soft pale yellow daisy-like flowers with gentle untoothed rays and striking darker yellow center disks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt loves well-drained soil that ranges from dry to medium moisture for optimal growth and enjoys soaking up the full sun. It thrives beautifully in poor, sandy, or rocky soils with good drainage. Plus, it's well-suited for various conditions and tolerant of heat, humidity, and drought. Trimming plants in mid to late summer will promote a fall rebloom while tidying up any sprawling foliage. Just a heads-up—while species plants can spread quickly with rhizomes and self-seeding, keep in mind that 'Moonbeam' is a sterile cultivar that won’t self-seed in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Coreopsis%20verticillata.png\" title=\"Thread Leaf Coreopsis native range\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 1.5’-2'\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread 1.5’-2’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: June-August\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Low\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 3-9\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Cultivar\/US and Canada\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":44165796069616,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":46496675594480,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/image_6cd6248e-7281-473d-aac6-d144c24c363b.jpg?v=1731307207"},{"product_id":"mexican-petunia","title":"Purple Ruellia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuellia simplex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mexican Petunia, also known as the Texas Petunia or Purple Ruellia, is a lovely shrubby perennial that features a sturdy woody base and beautiful dark green leaves paired with striking purple stems. You’ll find that its lovely dark purple flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, creating a vibrant garden atmosphere! This resilient shrub is built to endure harsh heat, humidity, and even drought conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt loves to reseed itself and will spread quickly throughout your garden, and while it's incredibly tough and self-sufficient, it's worth noting that it can become invasive if not kept in check, especially in warm, moist areas. It performs beautifully in medium to wet soil and prefers full sun to part shade. Another great thing about this plant is that it’s nearly free from pests and diseases! 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Although it hails from Mexico, this charming plant has made itself at home in various gardens across the southeastern U.S., from South Carolina to Texas, as well as in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eOne delightful variety is the Katie Dwarf Pink Mexican Petunia, which showcases stunning pink trumpet-shaped flowers nestled among narrow, glossy dark green leaves. From spring to frost, this compact mounding plant produces a fantastic display that brightens any garden or container. Plus, its beautiful blooms are a magnet for bees and butterflies, adding even more life to your outdoor space.\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;\"\u003eIf your dwarf Mexican Petunias grow a bit too tall or leggy, don’t worry! Simply trim them back to a few inches above the ground, and they’ll quickly bounce back, ready to bloom again in no time. These perennials are drought-resistant once they’re well-established and can thrive even in less-than-perfect conditions. While they’re tolerant of shade, they truly shine when planted in sunny spots, showcasing their vibrant flowers to the fullest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 6\"-12\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 8\"-12\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: May-November\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Medium\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 8-11\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Mexico (cultivar)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":44257629536496,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44257629569264,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/Dwarf_Mexican_Petunia_or_Katie_Pink_or_Katie_Ruellia_--_Ruellia_simplex.jpg?v=1731307330"},{"product_id":"katies-dwarf-ruellia-white","title":"Katie's Dwarf Ruellia - White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuellia simplex 'Katie White'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mexican petunia, often called Texas petunia, is a vibrant and thriving perennial that typically grows as a lush annual in regions north of USDA Zone 8. Originally native to Mexico, this delightful plant has made its way into gardens and has become a familiar sight across parts of the southeastern U.S., stretching from South Carolina to Texas, as well as in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne charming variety is the Katie Dwarf White Mexican Petunia, which showcases an abundance of beautiful white, trumpet-shaped flowers nestled amid slender, dark green glossy leaves from spring all the way to frost. This resilient little perennial is perfect for enhancing borders, covering ground, or sprucing up containers. Plus, the Ruellia flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies, adding a touch of life to your garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you notice your dwarf Mexican Petunias getting a bit too tall or leggy, don’t worry! Just give them a gentle trim back to a few inches above the ground, and they’ll bounce back quickly, continuing to bloom beautifully. Once they’re well established, these plants are quite drought-resistant and can even flourish in areas with poor drainage or moisture. Although they can handle shade, they shine when planted in sunny spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 6\"-12\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 8\"-12\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: May-November\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Medium\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 8-11\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Mexico (cultivar)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":44257635533040,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44257635565808,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/71szeD-Ls7L._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1731307328"},{"product_id":"turks-cap-big-mama","title":"Turk's Cap 'Big Momma'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Malvaviscus 'Big Mama' Missouri Botanical Garden\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missouribotanicalgarden.org\/PlantFinder\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=359575\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMalvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii x penduflorus 'Big Momma'\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\u003eMeet Big Momma, \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe result of a cross between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMalvaviscus drummondii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Turk’s cap with upward facing 2” long flowers and winter hardiness to USDA Zone 7) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMalvaviscus penduliflorus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (giant Turk’s cap with drooping 3” long flowers and winter hardiness to USDA Zone 9). This hybrid combines the excellent winter hardiness of the former with the larger flowers of the latter.\u003c\/span\u003e Malvaviscus is a charming genus of shrubby herbaceous hibiscus relatives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Momma usually grows quickly to 4-6 feet tall (tallest growth occurs in warmer climates). The vibrant flowers typically bloom in abundance from mid-summer all the way to the first frost. These blooms are a treat for the eyes and attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. After flowering, the plant produces edible, marble-sized red fruits. Plants will die back to the ground in freezing temperatures to reappear in spring. In frost-free climates, plants are evergreen and can bloom year round. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrives in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. This cultivar is generally fuller and more floriferous in full sun, but can still do quite well in dappled shade, especially in hotter climates. Prefers moist soils, but has some drought tolerance once established. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 4'-6'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 4'-6'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: July-December\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: 7-10 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Cultivar (Texas, Southern U.S., Mexico, Central America)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":49558758260976,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44261337268464,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":44261337301232,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":47434166665456,"sku":"","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/Malvaviscus-Big-Momma.jpg?v=1731307366"},{"product_id":"false-indigo","title":"False Indigo Bush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=AMFR\" title=\"Amorpha fruticosa wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmorpha fruticosa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as Indigo Bush, False Indigo Bush, False Indigo, Desert False Indigo.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalse Indigo Bush is a lovely deciduous shrub that usually reaches heights between 4 to 12 feet, and on rare occasions, it can grow up to 20 feet tall. It spreads out more than it grows tall, creating a beautiful garden presence. This delightful plant is native to the cozy habitats of moist open woodlands, floodplains, stream banks, and the margins of swamps, stretching from central and eastern Canada right down to northern Mexico. In the hotter southern portion of its native range, False Indigo Bush is well suited for shady spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are compound and oddly pinnate, featuring oval to elliptic leaflets that display a dull gray-green color with charming glandular dots and smooth edges. Each leaf showcases 11 to 35 leaflets with spiny tips that add character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom May to June, you can enjoy the sight of tubular scented flowers, which bloom in delightful, dense spike-shaped clusters, reaching up to 3\/8 inch long. These stunning flowers are predominantly purple, sporting a single-petaled corolla and ten protruding stamens adorned with bright orange-yellow anthers. Come July and August, the fruits mature into small pods sprinkled with resinous dots, each containing 1 to 2 seeds. Amorpha fruticosa, or lead plant, can grow quite a bit larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalse Indigo Bush thrives best in average, medium to wet, well-drained soils and enjoys basking in full sun to light shade. It's quite resilient, tolerating occasional flooding and even poorer sandy soils that are somewhat dry. Once established, it has surprisingly good drought tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adaptable plant has a way of spreading through self-seeding and by sending out suckers to form thickets. It can be classified as weedy or invasive in certain areas, especially in the northeastern and northwestern U.S. For the best results and to keep its charming shape, it's a good idea to prune it during late winter or early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Amorpha%20fruticosa.png\" title=\"False Indigo Bush native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 4’-12'\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread 4’-15’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: April-June\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Low-High\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 4-9\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Southern United States\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":47564408815856,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":48619814813936,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":44289705246960,"sku":"","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/1_7428e565-ff8a-47a8-88ac-5e73985d2881.png?v=1731307505"},{"product_id":"rose-swamp-milkweed","title":"Swamp Milkweed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsclepias incarnata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon Names: \u003c\/em\u003eSwamp Milkweed, Pink Milkweed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwamp Milkweed typically grows in swamps, river bottomlands, and wet meadows. It usually reaches heights of 3 to 4 feet on branching stems and produces small, fragrant clustering flowers that range in color from pink to mauve. After flowering, the plant develops seed pods that split open when ripe, dispersing silky-haired seeds on the wind. Swamp Milkweed serves as a nectar source for butterflies and hummingbirds, and provides food for the larval stage of monarch butterflies. When the stems are cut, they release a milky sap that is toxic if ingested. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThese plants can thrive in medium to wet soils when grown in full sun. Surprisingly, they also tolerate average, well-drained soils in cultivation, despite their native habitats being swamps and wet meadows. Since swamp milkweeds have deep taproots, it is advisable to leave them undisturbed once established. Foliage emerges slowly in the spring.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\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=\"Swamp Milkweed Native Range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Asclepias%20incarnata.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeight:\u003c\/em\u003e 3’-4’\u003cbr\u003eSpread 2’-3’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: July-August\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Medium-High\u003cbr\u003eZone: 3-6\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Central and eastern U.S. and Canada\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"5\"","offer_id":49630243881200,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44295998734576,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/1_a37ac1ad-c461-4bfd-8739-ddeef3f98dec.png?v=1731307638"},{"product_id":"crossvine-tangerine-beauty","title":"Crossvine 'Tangerine Beauty'","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBignonia capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Crossvine, also known as Bignonia capreolata, is a resilient woody vine featuring tendrils that cling with the help of adhesive disks. People love its beautiful foliage and vibrant flowers, making it a fantastic choice for quick coverage of structures. This charming plant boasts compound leaves with two dark green leaflets, varying in size from lanceolate to oblong. Its tendrils, equipped with adhesive disks, easily attach to walls. In the fall, you'll be delighted to see the leaves change to a lovely reddish-purple, and in southern regions, it remains evergreen, while colder climates witness the leaves dropping. As early spring rolls in, the plant showcases its fragrant yellow-orange and red trumpet-shaped flowers, often blooming in delightful clusters of 2-5. The seeds mature in late summer, staying on the plant into fall, resembling pod-like structures up to 7 inches long with a beautiful greenish hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Crossvine shares a close relationship with Campsis radicans, commonly known as the trumpet vine. This wonderful plant flourishes in well-drained soils with average to medium moisture, whether basking in full sun or enjoying partial shade. While it can handle full shade, it truly shines with the best flowers in full sun. A little regular pruning after flowering can help keep it looking its best. In USDA Zone 5, while the above-ground stems might die during harsh winters, the roots usually remain sturdy, sprouting fresh new growth in spring. 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In late spring to early summer, it brings joy with its fragrant, small white flowers that bloom in charming, drooping clusters (3-6\" long), creating a lovely blanket of blooms. The oval, dark green leaves (1-4\" long) transform into stunning shades of red, orange, and gold in the fall, offering a vibrant display that can linger beautifully on the plant until early winter.\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 adaptable shrub enjoys average to wet, well-drained soil and flourishes in full sun to partial shade, even finding a cozy spot in shadier areas. While it loves moist, rich soils, it's quite resilient and can tolerate a variety of soil conditions. It's a fantastic choice for mass planting on large slopes, in beds, or along borders with other perennials and shrubs. 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Its native habitat features moist or dry sandy pine hardwoods in East Texas, east to Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina, and north to Arkansas and Delaware. It is very similar to Myrica cerifera, southern wax myrtle, and is considered by some botanists to be merely a dwarf variety of it. Dwarf wax myrtle has a horizontal, stoloniferous rootstalk and produces thickets or colonies so it would be helpful for erosion control. In a landscape, this suckering will produce ever thicker, fuller, denser growth or may be curtailed by pruning or mowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResinous dots heavily coat both leaf surfaces, which are dark green above and brownish or olive beneath, giving a two-toned or glossy olive-green appearance, contrasting nicely with dark green plants. The fine-textured wispy foliage makes an excellent pruned hedge, or the plant may be limbed to make an attractive specimen. New spring growth produces a bayberry scent, evident on bruised leaves throughout the year. Dwarf wax myrtle is sensitive to cold or below-freezing winds, which may defoliate or cause severely browned leaves. The brittle branches are also subject to splitting or breaking under ice or snow loads but tolerate salt spray. It is a dioecious plant with profuse silvery blue-grey berries on the female plants and also has nitrogen-fixing bacteria on root nodules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several named varieties of dwarf wax myrtle, which vary by height, leaf size, and color. Deer, do not browse it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 3'-6'\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread 3'-6'\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: February-March\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Medium-High \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 7-10\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: North America, Central America, Caribbean\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":44657216946416,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/dond-dwarf-wax-myrtle-2.jpg?v=1731308332"},{"product_id":"jacob-cline-beebalm","title":"Jacob Cline Beebalm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Monarda didyma wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=MODI\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMonarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'\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 'Jacob Cline',\u003c\/em\u003e fondly known as Jacob Cline Beebalm or Red Bergamot, is a delightful clump-forming perennial that dazzles with its vibrant red, crown-shaped flowers. These beauties bloom for weeks from mid-summer to early fall, making them a favorite among bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The lush, dark green foliage not only adds to the beauty but also complements the bright flowers beautifully. \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 this lovely plant thrive, it prefers full sun or partial shade and enjoys moist yet well-drained soil. To keep the blooms coming, remember to deadhead those spent flowers. Plus, Monarda grows quickly and can be divided every three years, and the best part? It’s resistant to both deer and rabbits.\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=\"Jacob Cline Beebalm native range\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Monarda%20didyma.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3'-4'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 1'-2' \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: 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: Central \u0026amp; southern U.S. \u0026amp; northern Mexico (cultivar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":44771003138288,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":46657062699248,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/Monarda__Jacob_Cline.jpg?v=1731308352"},{"product_id":"marshalls-delight-beebalm","title":"Marshall's Delight Beebalm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMonarda didyma 'Marshall's Delight'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarshall's Delight Beebalm\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful clump-forming perennial, showcasing vibrant pink, round, ball-shaped flowers that bring a cheerful touch to any garden. This lovely plant blooms for weeks, from mid-summer to fall, attracting a flurry of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, creating a lively atmosphere. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eIts dark green, fragrant leaves beautifully complement the vivid blooms, and when you crush the foliage, it releases a wonderful spicy aroma that can even be brewed into a delicious herbal tea. It's a fantastic addition to your cutting garden and offers the delightful bonus of an enticing fragrance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eTo keep it thriving, it loves to bask in full sun or enjoy some part shade, ideally in moist yet well-drained soil. Remember to deadhead spent flowers to encourage fresh blooms, and if you're looking for a plant that grows quickly, Monarda can be easily divided every three years. Plus, it has the added advantage of being resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a great choice for a hassle-free garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 2'-3'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 1'-2' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: July-October\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: 4-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, central and southern U.S., \u0026amp; northern Mexico (cultivar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":46395380170992,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/PinkBeeBalm.jpg?v=1731308355"},{"product_id":"bald-cypress","title":"Bald Cypress","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaxodium distichum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaxodium distichum, known as bald cypress, is a charming conifer that typically reaches heights of 50 to 70 feet, and on occasion can even soar up to 125 feet! While it may look like an evergreen in the summer, this lovely tree is actually deciduous, shedding its leaves in the fall, which is how it earned its \"bald\" nickname. You can usually find it thriving in the southern swamps, bayous, and rivers, particularly along the coastal regions from Maryland to Texas and within the lower Mississippi River valley, stretching as far north as the southeastern corner of Missouri. In the deep South, bald cypress often grows right in the swampy waters, sometimes gathering in delightful groups, with its branches gracefully draped in Spanish moss. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable tree also flourishes in drier, upland soils, where it develops fascinating knobby roots that peek out above the water when submerged. Its soft, feathery foliage starts off a lovely yellowish-green, transforming into a stunning orange or cinnamon-brown in the fall. Look out for its unique, rounded, wrinkled cones that begin as purplish-green and mature to brown, measuring about 1 inch in diameter. The wood from this tree is not only heavy and straight-grained, but it’s also resistant to rot, making it perfect for a variety of uses like crafting barrels, railroad ties, and shingles. Interestingly, its closest relative is the deciduous dawn redwood (Metasequoia), which happens to be the state tree of Louisiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 50’-70'\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread' 20’-45'\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: N\/A\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Medium-High\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 4-9\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, Southeastern United States\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":44945488904432,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/3_c691a6e4-04bd-4366-abbc-b9ceec147307.png?v=1731308540"},{"product_id":"cherokee-sedge","title":"Cherokee Sedge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarex cherokeensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherokee sedge, is indigenous to the southeastern and south-central regions of the United States. This plant develops clusters of fine-textured, narrow, grass-like leaves that are a deep green and gradually spread. Although the greenish-white flowers that emerge in spring are not very striking, the wheat-like seed spikes that appear in autumn provide additional visual appeal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eTo cultivate Cherokee sedge, select medium to wet soils in full sun or partial shade. This plant flourishes in moist environments but also adapts well to average garden soil. In late winter, trim the foliage down to ground level and dispose of it accordingly.\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=\"Cherokee Sedge native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Carex%20cherokeensis.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 12”-24”\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 12”-24”\u003cbr\u003eBloom: April-June\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Medium-High\u003cbr\u003eZone: 6-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Southeastern U.S.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":47502447575280,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45190846578928,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/C.cherokeensis-Cherokee-sedge2-1920x1012.jpg?v=1731308759"},{"product_id":"muhly-grass-undaunted","title":"Seep Muhly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Muhlenbergia reverchonii wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=MURE2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuhlenbergia reverchonii\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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=MURE2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMuhlenbergia reverchonii\u003c\/a\u003e, often called seep muhly, is a lovely perennial bunch grass celebrated for its stunning foliage and charming fall flowers. 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Switchgrasses play a vital role in the expansive tallgrass prairies that once covered much of the state, but are now a much rarer sight. In July, 'Heavy Metal' will produce airy blooms with a pink tint. It's adaptable to various soils and can handle drought conditions with ease. While it's adaptable to many soil types, it particularly enjoys moist, sandy, or clay soils. It loves full sunlight and should be treated gently with fertilization. 'Heavy Metal' is one of the oldest and best-known blue cultivars of Panicum. 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Switchgrasses play an essential role in the tallgrass prairies that covered a large portion of the continent, but are now a much rarer sight. 'Northwind' prefers medium to wet soils and full sun to part shade. It performs best in full sun. It can tolerate many soils, including dry ones, but prefers moist, sandy, or clay soils. It is highly tolerant to drought and can even withstand boggy soil conditions. It grows primarily in clumps but will slowly spread by slightly creeping rhizomes. Clumps should be cut back to the ground in late winter to early spring. 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