

Texas mountain laurel are best known for their deep purple flowers in spring that smell like grape kool-aid! If you wish you could grow lilacs in Texas, this is the plant for your. Texas mountain laurel is a Texas native plant that is very drought-tolerant once established. Over time, iris will multiply to form large clumps. And never plant the rhizomes deep (you should see their tops above the soil.

The most important rule to follow when planting iris is to choose a well-draining spot where they have room to spread. Siberian Iris is also widely planted & blooms earlier than its bearded counterpart. AND because it’s beautiful! The most popular species is Bearded Iris (Iris germanica), which has the widest range of colors, from cool blues & purples, to white, yellow, orange, rust, and pink. Iris is a staple in southern perennial gardens because thrives in full sun, poor soils, and low water conditions. Expect to have blooms on your scabiosa from early spring until the first frost. The most common & best varieties for Texas are ‘Butterfly Blue’, ‘Giant Blue’, and ‘Pink Mist’, although there are also cultivars that bloom maroon, white, and blue. Scabiosa is quite drought tolerant once it’s established and blooms in a variety of colors. Flowers are held above the foliage and reach 2-3’ in height. It’s a vigorous mounding perennial with grey-green leaves that thrives in full hot sun. Scabiosa is also known as pincushion flower because that’s exactly what the flowers resemble. Not only are they easy to grow, but they’ll also reward you with year-round interest! Scabiosa We compiled a list of a few of our favorite low-maintenance plants.

Plants that are easy to care for are at the top of nearly every gardener’s list. Five Favorite Low Maintenance Plants for Texas Gardens
