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Hedychium coronarium \ Butterfly Ginger
Pervasive, sweet fragrance emerges from large cluster of 2” butterfly-like white flowers. In late summer buds resembling pine cones emerge from atop the stems. Sun to part sun. Perennial growing to 60” tall. Zones 7-10.
Hesperaloe parviflora \ Red Yucca
µTexas Nativeµ Evergreen plant with spineless clumps of dark green, grassy-like leaves. The coral blooms drape from graceful 3-6’ wands. Blooms during the summer. Thrives on chalky limestone. Zone 7.
Hibiscus \ Rose Mallow
(hi-BIS-cus)
Herbaceous perennial that blooms from summer to fall. Blooms of red, pink or white. Goes dormant in the winter. Full or part sun.
H. coccineus \ Texas Star Hibiscus
µTexas Nativeµ Brilliant red five-petaled, 6” wide flowers on robust plants with deep green palmate foliage. Easy to cultivate in any soil but thrives in extremely moist soil. Grows 60-72” tall. Zone 7.
H. ‘Lady Baltimore’
Small, drought tolerant hibiscus with striking 2-3” flowers appearing at the branch tips. Leaves 5-6” wide with 3, 5 or 7 jagged finger-like lobes. Deep pink funnel-shaped flowers with satiny red centers. Narrow upright plant 4’ tall. Blooms mid to late summer. Plant in full or part sun. Native to wetland areas but will tolerate drier soil. Zones 5-9.
H. moscheutos ‘Lord Baltimore’
Flowers reach 6-10” in diameter and are vibrant red with overlapping ruffled petals. This seedless hybrid variety was introduced by Robert Darby. Grows 4-5’ tall. Zone 4.
H. moscheutos ‘Disco Belle’ Pink \ Rose Mallow
Compact grower, to 3' tall. Late summer blooms are huge, 9" pink flowers. Zone 5.
H. moscheutos ‘Disco Belle’ Red \ Rose Mallow
Huge red, 9” flowers, blooms on compact 2˝’ tall plants. Provides steady blooms all summer, even in hot weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade in soils with high organic matter. Zones 4-9.
H. moscheutos ‘Disco Belle’ White \ Rose Mallow
Summer blooms of large, flat, white flowers with a red eye. Plants grow 3-4’ tall in sunny locations. Needs full sun and ample moisture. Zones 5-9.
H. x ‘Moy Grande’ \ Rose Mallow
Named after breeder Ying Doon Moy, this 5’ perennial hibiscus has 12” pink flowers with darker centers. The awe inspiring enormous flowers are in a class all by themselves! Blooms all summer in full sun or part shade. Zone 5.
H. x ‘Summer Red’ \ Rose Mallow
Deciduous shrub with sword-shaped leaves sporting red 4" blooms. Poor drainage okay. Grows 3-8’. Full or part sun. Zone 6.
Hibiscus syriacus \ Rose of Sharon
Deciduous shrub attaining a height of 10-12’. When young, growth is upright and more compact than the spreading and open shape it develops as it matures. A summer flowering shrub that grows easily in sun or part shade. Cut back after it blooms to promote more blooms the following year on previous season growth. Can be pruned to shape. Zone 5.
H. ‘Aphrodite’
Adds a tropical touch to the garden. Large pink single bloom with magenta center.
H. ‘Banner’
A single white bloom with a red eye.
H. ‘Blushing Bride’
Double bloom, rich pink in color.
H. ‘Helene’
Grows 8-12' tall and 6-10' wide. Single white flowers are blushed with pink. Eye of flower is deep maroon.
H. ‘Lucy’
Double, magenta rose with red eye..
H. ‘Red Heart’
Pure white single blooms with deep red centers.
Hydrangea
H. arborescens ‘Annabelle’
Creamy-white flowers form large, dense rounded heads. Bright green leaves are deciduous on an upright 5x5’ growing plant. Prefers sun or semi-shade and fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Zone 4.
H. macrophylla ‘Glowing Embers’
One of the best small, summer flowering shrubs with fluorescent pink blooms. Glossy, dark green foliage provides the perfect background for the pink flowers. Excellent for foundation and mass plantings. Grows 3’ tall and as wide. Part sun to shade. Zone 6.
H. ‘Mariesii Variegata’
A very outstanding selection with bright green leaves having white to creamy borders. Flowers are lace-cap type blooms in an enchanting gentian-blue. Zone 6.
H. ‘Nikko Blue’
Globe-shaped clusters of blue flowers. Plant in acidic soil to retain blue flowers. Flowers may turn pink in alkaline or basic soils. Zone 6.
H. quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’ \ Oak Leaf Hydrangea
Deciduous shrub reaches 4-5’ tall and about 5-6’ wide. Produces 6-8” long clusters of white flowers that turn to a rosy pink during the fall. Part sun with well-draining soil. Zone 5.
H. serrata ‘Coerulea Lace’ \ Sawtooth Hydrangea
This plant grows 4-5' tall and displays light blue, lace-cap flowers in spring. It is also adaptable to cooler climates. Part sun to part shade with well-draining soil. Zone 5.
Hypericum beanii \ St. John's Wort
Golden, yellow flowers are 2" in diameter, with 5 petals resembling a rose. Blooms summer to fall. Foliage is deciduous in northern climates and semi-evergreen in southern. Shrub typically grows to 3' tall and has light green oblong leaves, 2 ˝" long. Great plant for mass planting. Average, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Zone 6.
Hypericum calycinum \ Aaron’s Beard
Evergreen shrub with creeping, erect, branching stolons reaching an average height of 2-3’. Flowers are 2”, bright yellow and star-shaped. Foliage is deciduous in northern climates and semi-evergreen in southern Average, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade Zone 6.
Ilex \ Holly
Evergreen shrubs or trees with leaves ranging from tiny to large, toothed or smooth. Height also varies up to 50’ tall depending upon species. In general, hollies prefer rich, slightly acidic, good garden soil in full sun.
I . cornuta ‘Burfordii’ \ Burford Holly
A vigorous evergreen grower, with compact upright branches, 15’ or higher and 10’ wide. Dark green leaves and red berries in fall. Plant in full sun. Zone 6.
I. cornuta ‘Burfordii Nana’ \ Dwarf Burford Holly
Slower growing than Burfordii, more compact, growing 6’ plus. Glossy green leaves and red berries in fall. Zone 6.
I. cornuta ‘Carissa’
Low growing, compact, dwarf holly shrub. Dark green pointed leaves. Mature height is 3-4’. Zone 6.
I. cornuta ‘Needlepoint’
Long, narrow lustrous dark green leaves make this holly a nice evergreen shrub. Red berries in fall. Mature height 10’ and over. Zone 6.
I. cornuta ‘Rotunda’ \ Dwarf Chinese Holly
Dense evergreen shrub 3-4’, of compact habit, with multiple points on leaves. Its outstanding appearance makes it an ideal low hedge. Shade or Sun. Zone 6.
I. crenata ‘Helleri’ \ Dwarf Japanese Holly
Very compact, low-growing shrub reaching 3-4' tall and as wide with small, oval-shaped dark green leaves. Does best in well-drained, slightly acidic soils under full sun. Zones 5-8.
I. decidua ‘Warren’s Red’ \ Possumhaw
µTexas Nativeµ Deciduous shrub growing at moderate rate to 20’ tall. Grows best in full sun. Has glossy green leaves and silver bark. Red fruit persist throughout winter making this a striking addition to the landscape. Zones 5-9. Selected by Plantsman Preston Warren of Oklahoma.
I. glabra \ Smooth Holly, Inkberry
Evergreen upright shrub 8-10’ tall and 6-8’ wide. Prefers moist, acidic soils, commonly found in swamps in the wild. Creamy flowers in late spring form black berries from fall to spring of following year. Best in full sun, shade tolerant. Zone 4-9.
I. vomitoria \ Yaupon Holly
µTexas Nativeµ Upright oval with irregular branching habit. Normally multi-trunked. Gray branches with medium rate of growth. Female plants produce red berries in the fall. Zone 7.
I. vomitoria ‘Pendula’ \ Weeping Yaupon
µTexas Nativeµ Evergreen shrub or small tree with pendulous branches, 10-15’ in height. Pyramidal habit. Heavy bearer of red berries. Sun to part shade. Best form develops with size and age. Zone 7.
I. vomitoria ‘Pride of Houston’
Evergreen shrub reaching 20' in height with upright growing habit. Heavy producer of red berries. Good for specimen or screen. Full sun or part shade and well-drained soil. Zone 7.
I. vomitoria ‘Schillings’ \ Dwarf Yaupon
Small, dark green leaves. More compact form than ‘Nana’. Purplish new shoots. Mature height is 3-4’. Full sun. Zone 7.
I. vomitoria ‘Will Fleming’
Very narrow, columnar-shaped, upright evergreen shrub to 15’ tall, 1-2’ wide. Can be sheared. Zone 7.
I. x attenuata ‘Fosteri No. 2’ \ Foster Holly
Evergreen shrub 20-30’ of conical habit. Persistent red fruit. Great for screen. Sun to part shade. Dense growth habit to the slender conical form. Small glossy-green leaves have spiny margins. Zone 6.
I. x attenuata ‘Nellie R. Stevens’
Vigorous grower begins to spread with age. Grows 18-20’ high and 10’ wide. Produces large, bright orange-red berries at an early age. Evergreen. Sun to part shade. Zone 6.
I. x attenuata ‘Savannah’
Evergreen shrub or tree 20-30’ with an upright habit. Produces red berries. Light green leaves with spines. Zone 6.
I. x latifolia ‘Mary Nell’
Pyramidal shrub with deep green, glossy, serrated leaves. Nice compact form. Full sun. Zone 7.
I. x meserveae ‘Mesdob’ (China Boy ®)
Male holly that is fast growing and will mature to 10' tall by 8' wide. A pollinator for 'China Girl'. Very cold hardy. Zones 5-9.
I. x meserveae ‘Mesog’ (China Girl ®)
Female holly maturing to 10’x10' and growing in a dense, upright and rounded form with lustrous dark green foliage and abundant large red fruit. Very cold hardy and is more heat tolerant than other varieties. Does best in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Full sun to part shade. Zones 5-9.
Indigofera kirilowii \ Kirilow Indigo
A hardy, water-loving shrub of the Orient with rosy pink pea-like flowers appearing along the stems in spring. Deciduous shrub growing to 3’ high with leaves 4-6” long. Thrives in variety of soils, adapting to calcareous. Likes full sun or part shade. Zones 5-8.
Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’ \ Sweetspire
This selection has large fragrant flowers in early summer, and superb brilliant scarlet-purple fall color. Neat, compact habit. Sun to part shade in wet or dry soils. Zones 6-9.
Jasminum floridum \ Showy Jasmine
Spreading, arching branches, 3-4’ high and wide, makes an attractive mound, in a vine growth habit, having dark green foliage. Profusion of bright yellow flowers in spring and summer. Zone 8-10.
Jasminum mesnyi \ Primrose Jasmine
Semi-evergreen to evergreen vine with glossy, dark green leaves. Grows to 10’. Spring blooming, yellow flowers, 1-2” wide are usually semi-double. Grow in any fertile soil in full sun. Zone 8.
Jasminum nudiflorum \ Winter Jasmine
Deciduous, slender, arching shrub to 9'. Dark green, glabrous leaves. Yellow flowers in late winter-early spring. Zone 6.
Juniperus \ Juniper
You can select a juniper of your choice from groundcovers, shrubs or trees. Evergreen foliage is needlelike, scalelike or both. Junipers can succeed in most every well-drained soil type. They do not like waterlogged soil. Grown best in full sun, but in hot areas will do well with partial shade.
J. ashei \ Ashe Juniper
µTexas Nativeµ Shrub or evergreen tree that rarely grows over 30’ tall. Usually irregular, leaning, low-branched with a fluted and twisting trunk. Develops berry-like cone fruit during early fall. Zones 7-9.
J. chinensis ‘Blue Point’
Neat, blue foliage on a pyramidal shaped, upright juniper that grows to 8’. Zone 3.
J. chinensis ‘Pfitzerana Compacta’ \ Compact Pfitzer
Compact, gray-green foliage on a 2’ high, 4-6’ wide, densely branched shrub. Zone 4.
J. chinensis ‘Sea Green’
Evergreen shrub to 5’ high and 4-6’ wide with vase-shaped, branching habit. Bright green foliage stands out in the landscape. Zone 4.
J. chinensis ‘Spartan’
Rapid grower to 15’ high and 5’ wide. Its densely branched, pyramidal form holds rich, green needle-like foliage. Zone 5.
J. chinensis ‘Torulosa’ \ Hollywood Juniper
Rapid growing, dense erect, twisted branches have an artistic appearance. This 15' high, 10' wide grower displays superb rich green foliage. Accent shrub, good anywhere. Zone 5.
J. conferta ‘Blue Pacific’
Widely spreading branches that reach 6-7’ for a dense mat of erect stems only 1’ high. Blue-green foliage. Zone 5.
J. horizontalis ‘Bar Harbor’
Lightly matted stems to 1’ high hug the ground on spreading branches reaching 10’ wide. Summer foliage is soft gray-green, silvery-plum color in winter. Zone 3.
J. horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’
Prized for the superb silver-blue color to the fine foliage on this 1’ high mound. Branches spread 6-8’ wide, creating a superior groundcover. Zone 3.
J. horizontalis ‘Prince of Wales’
Low branches reach 8” high, spreading 8-10’ to form a starburst pattern. A very dense, plush carpet of bright green foliage to enhance the landscape with purple plum winter color. Zone 3.
J. horizontalis ‘Wiltoni’ \ Blue Rug
One of the finest low growing junipers, 6” high with spreading branches 6-8’. Covered with intense silver-blue foliage. A well mannered, full center growth habit. Zone 3
J. horizontalis ‘Youngstown’ \ Compact Andorra
Prostrate growth habit to 1’ high, spreading to 6’ wide with tightly knit branches that create a full centered look. Foliage is bright green. Zone 3.
J. procumbens ‘Nana’ \ Japanese Garden
One of the best ground hugging evergreens. Its 1’ high to 6’ wide cushion-like form is covered by dense, bluish-green foliage. Zone 5.
J. sabina ‘Tamariscifolia’ \ Tamarix or Tam Juniper
An improved selection of this favorite, low spreading juniper. Branches of attractive blue-green foliage form a symmetrical 18” high by 8-10’ wide mound. Zone 3.
Lagerstroemia \ Crapemyrtle
Grows as a deciduous tree or shrub. When trained as a tree, becomes vase shaped with most attractive trunk and branch pattern. Smooth gray or light brown bark flakes off to reveal smooth inner bark, that becomes even more attractive with maturity. Plant in full sun. After established, is drought resistant. Water infrequently, but deeply.
L. indica ‘Candy Stripe’
The picotee type flower is deep pink and edged in white, giving it a candy stripe effect. Upright branching habit. Grows 8-14’ tall. Zone 7.
L. indica ‘Catawba’
This cultivar has glossy dark green mildew resistant foliage, that turns reddish color in fall. Abundant compact blooms are dark purple. Plant grows 12-15’ tall. Zone 6
L. indica ‘Country Red’
This Crapemyrtle grows upright, 20’ plus, in height. Late bloomer, with deep, dark red flowers. Zone 6.
L. indica ‘Country Red’ Standard
Single trunk tree form.
L. indica ‘Dwarf Pink’
Will grow 6-12' tall with pink flowers. Zone 6.
L. indica ‘Royalty’
Deep purple flowers adorn this deciduous flowering shrub in summer. Mature height is 6-12’. Zone 6.
L. indica ‘Snow Baby’
Short variety growing 5-6’ tall with white flowers.
L. indica 'True Blue'
Dwarf upright branched form, 5' high and 4' wide. Shrub is covered with bluish-lavender blooms. Rich green foliage. Zone 7.
L. indica ‘Victor’
This very dwarf, compact crapemyrtle grows 3-5X3-5’. Dark red flowers bloom late summer. In the fall, leaves turn reddish-yellow. Zone 6.
L. indica 'Watermelon Red'
Clusters of vivid red flowers on a shrubby form. Mature height is 15-20'. Zone 6.
L. indica 'Whit I' Raspberry Sundae® PP10297
Beautiful raspberry red flowers with white margins. New foliage is bronze and turns to a medium green at maturity. Grows 15’ or more, in almost columnar shape. Zone 6.
L. indica 'Whit II' Dynamite® PP10296
Upright tree form (may be single or multi-trunked) reaching 15’ or more. Cherry red flowers will take on flecks of white after heavy cloud coverage or shade. Highly mildew resistant. Zone 6.
L. indica 'Whit III' Pink Velour® PP10314
Shrill pink flowers engulf the distinctly dark wine-colored foliage that persists most of the season. Considered a large shrub or a small tree, this form reaches 12’ and higher. Zone 6.
L. indica 'Whit VI' Burgundy Cotton® PPAF
Broad upright large shrub or small tree that displays gorgeous tufts of white flowers that turn pink on the underside during cloudy or cool conditions. New growth is wine red and remains that way until turning green during flowering. Reaches 12’ or taller. Zone 6.
L. x ‘Acoma’
Low spreading variety reaching 5-10’ tall. White 6-7” blooms continue all summer. Fall leaf color is red-purple. Splendid small tree with recurrent flowers. Mildew resistant.
L. x ‘Centennial Spirit’
The electric red blooms remain unfaded with age and are as magnificent as new blooms. This upright, multi-stemmed tree grows 10-20’ in height in a torch-like manner. Offers some mildew resistance and red-orange fall foliage tones. Full sun. Zone 6.
L. x ‘Muskogee’
Abundant, medium-size, light lavender flowers begin blooming early summer and last until fall. Highly mildew resistant. Grows over 20' tall. Zone 6.
L. x fauriei ‘Hopi’
U.S. National Arboretum Hybrid Cultivar. Spreading, semi-dwarf, multiple-stemmed. Panicles are medium pink. Young leaves are glabrous, becoming dark green, turning bright orange-red to dark red in autumn. Mildew resistant. Very hardy. Grows 8-10’ high and as wide. Zone 6.
L. x fauriei ‘Miami’
Tall upright tree to 20’ or more. Good grower with dark pink blooms from early summer to early fall at which time foliage turns orange colored.
L. x fauriei ‘Natchez’
Large shrub or small tree, 20-25’ high and wide. Dark cinnamon-brown, mottled, exfoliating trunk bark that remains spectacular throughout the year. Glossy, dark green leaves turn orange and red in fall. Pure white flowers. Zone 6.
L. x fauriei 'Natchez' Standard/Single Trunk
Single-trunk form.
Laurus nobilis \ Bay Tree
Slow growing, dense, upright branches. Slender conical form when young, maturing to 12-15’ high, 6-8’ wide. Dark green, leathery leaves are strongly aromatic when crushed. Can be used for seasoning in culinary dishes. Zone 8.
Lespedeza thunbergii ‘Gibraltar’ \ Pink Clover Bush
In early fall, beautiful splashes of color are breathtaking when its feathery, gracefully arching stems are covered with lavender pink, pea-like flowers. Can reach 6’ tall and 4’ wide. Zone 6.
Leucanthemum
L. vulgare \ Ox-eye Daisy
µTexas Nativeµ Spring blooms of single, white daisies with yellow centers. Excellent for naturalizing. Prefers soils of average to moderate fertility. Grows 2˝’ in height and 1-2’ wide. Full sun or part shade.
L. vulgare ‘May Queen’ \ Ox-eye Daisy
Early blooming white flowers on plants reaching 22-27” in height. Good cut flower. Zones 4-9.
L. x superbum 'Becky' \ Shasta Daisy
When in mass plantings, showy, single, 3" wide, white flowers start swaying in the breeze in early summer for a grand show to late summer. 'Becky' is both cold hardy and heat tolerant with deep green, shiny leaves. Grows to 3' tall. Well-drained soil. Full sun. Zone 5-8. 2003 Perennial Plant of the Year.
L. x superbum ‘Snow Lady’ \ Shasta Daisy
An All-American selection, this 10” dwarf displays single white flowers from early summer to frost. Grows best in fertile, moist and well-drained soils. Full sun, with afternoon shade in hotter climates. Zone 5.
L. x superbum ‘Summer Snowball’ \ Shasta Daisy
This Shasta Daisy grows 30” tall and blooms late spring to early fall with large, double white flowers the size of tennis balls. Bet your grandma never saw this one! Prefers well-drained soil with light shade in the hotter climates. Zone 5.
Leucophyllum \ Cenizo, Texas Sage
Texas Sage prefers low humidity, very well-drained, acidic or higher pH soil and full sun. Needs heat to produce summer bell-shaped flowers
L. frutescens ‘Compactum’
More compact form than the species; dense branches form a mound 3-5’ high and as wide. Silver-gray foliage produces orchid-pink, bell-shaped blooms in the summer. Flowering more abundantly after rainfall. Drought tolerant once established. Needs good drainage. Zone 8.
L. frutescens ‘Green Cloud’ ™
Compactly branched mound, 4-6’ high and as wide with dark green foliage and purple-violet flowers in the summer. Grows in poor soils, drought tolerant once established. Zone 8.
L. x ‘Lynn’s Everblooming’ (a.k.a. ‘San Jose’)
A fine selection of Lynn Lowrey’s that forms a lightly compact shrub, 4-5’ tall and 4-5’ wide. Foliage is soft green, with flowers a beautiful lavender blue. Repeat bloom cycles from April to October. Blooms more often than L. frutescens variety. Zone 8.
L. x 'Heavenly Cloud'
Considered mostly evergreen with grey-green foliage and lavender blooms. Grows 6 X 6'. Prefers full sun, well-drained soil. Zone 7.
Ligustrum sinense ‘Variegatum’ \ Variegated Privet
Deciduous shrub to 20’ in height. In mild areas, it is semi-evergreen. The leaves are variegated, soft gray-green and white. Produces white flowers in the spring. May be used for a hedge or pruned into a tree form. Zone 7.
Ligustrum x vicaryi \ Vicary Golden Privet
Many erect stems covered by bright, golden foliage. A fast grower, reaching 10-12’ high by 5-8’ wide. Best growth and color is obtained in full sun. Zone 4.
Lonicera \ Honeysuckle
(lon-ISS-er-ah)
Grow in full sun or light shade. Most need average summer water once established. Vines are valued for their fragrant tubular flowers and are great hummingbird attractors.
L. fragrantissima \ Winter Honeysuckle
Deciduous or semi-evergreen bushy, spreading shrub. Bears oval, dark green leaves. Fragrant, short tubed creamy white flowers open in winter and early spring. Height 6’, spread 12’. Zones 4-8.
L. x ‘Honey Rose’ \ Honeysuckle
This deciduous shrub is a rapid-grower, with rose red flowers, reaches heights of 8-10'. Summer bloomer does best in well-drained soil and full sun. Zones 4-10.
Loropetalum \ Chinese Fringeflower
L. var. rubrum ‘Burgundy’
A spectacular evergreen shrub with graceful arching branches. Fast growing with burgundy colored leaves maturing to a deep purple. Spring brings hot pink blooms that persist through summer. Can easily grow 6’ tall and 4-5’ wide. Sun to part shade. Summer foliage fades to greenish purple. Zone 7-9.
L. chinese var. rubrum 'Plum'
Evergreen with arching branches of rosy red leaves, aging to dark bronze. Dark rose flowers. 6-8' tall and as wide. Zone 7.
L. var. rubrum ‘Ruby’
Has a more compact, rounded growth habit with medium pink flowers opening in late spring. Leaves are more broad-oval to round with new growth a shiny ruby red. Leaves mature to a red-purple then green-maroon. Can be planted in full sun or high shade of deciduous trees. Drought tolerant once established. Zone 7-9.
L. var. rubrum ‘Zhuzhou Fuchsia’
Flowers are deep pink offering beautiful contrast to the blackish-maroon leaf color that persists in the heat of summer. Leaves are elliptical-ovate and average 1˝-2Ľ" long and up to 1" wide. Growth habit is distinctly upright with strong ascending branches. Grows to 10’ tall. Full sun, part shade. Zones 7-9.
Mahonia bealei \ Leatherleaf Mahonia
Many erect, stout, vertical stems, 6-10’ high, creating a 4-5’ wide shrub. Broad, holly-like blue-green foliage. Terminal clusters of fragrant yellow blooms in late spring form black, grape-like fruit clusters. Zone 6.
Mahonia trifoliolata 'Porcelein Blue' \ Agarito, Algerita
Leaves are tough, trifoliate, spiny and deep blue-green, with a waxy appearance. Evergreen shrub growing 6X6'. Yellow , fragrant flowers appear in early spring and later produce red berries. Full sun, light shade, well-drained soil. Zone 7.
Michelia figo \ Banana Shrub
On warm, still days your garden will trail of rich, banana oil fragrance. New leaves have a silky brown pubescence that gracefully matures to a glabrous, dark green leaf, measuring 1˝-4" long. Yellowish-green, cup-shaped flowers, 1-1˝" are borne in spring with a purple tinge. Prefers rich, moist, well-drained acidic soil in part shade. Perfect for understory planting andt holds up in heat and drought. Grows 6-10' high. Zone 8.
Myrica cerifera \ Southern Wax Myrtle
(MYE-reh-kah)
µTexas Nativeµ This large evergreen shrub or small tree with multiple trunks usually forms a narrow, round-topped crown. Makes a nice ornamental when planted in the landscape. Prefers sandy wet soils, but will adapt to a landscape setting. Mature height can reach 40’. Zone 6.
Myrica pusilla ‘Don's Dwarf’ \ Dwarf Wax Myrtle
Leaves are darker than species and have a tighter compact growth habit.
Myrica pusilla ‘Lynn’s Dwarf’ \ Dwarf Wax Myrtle
Selection made by Plantsman Lynn Lowery. Overall growth is more compact than ‘Don’s Dwarf’ Wax Myrtle. Female plant.
