Cutleaf Daisy This plant is a drought-tolerant wildflower and can grow in various climates and soil conditions.Ĭutleaf daisy is an easily grown wildflower that will grow in almost any sunny location with well-drained soil. Blue sage has fragrant leaves and is not bothered by browsing deer or rabbits. Plants can be grown from seed or by dividing offshoots. This plant prefers moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate occasional drought.
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If the flower spikes become top-heavy and fall over, they may benefit from staking to keep them upright.īlue sage grows well in full sun or partial shade.
They bloom from mid-summer into mid-fall, putting on a very showy display. The pale purple flowers are two-lipped and tubular. Blue Sage It is possible to cultivate blue sage from seeds or by splitting offshoots.īlue sage, sometimes called pitcher sage, is a Texas native that is a good choice for attracting butterflies and bees. The leaves are fernlike and make an attractive vegetative display. This is also the larval host plant for the dogface butterfly. The flowers are small and pinkish and attract butterflies and bees.
Plants will spread over time, so give them plenty of space to grow or be prepared to thin colonies as needed.īlack prairie clover has showy flowers that bloom from summer into fall. Give it a sunny location with dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil. This is a low-maintenance plant that is well-adapted to growing in hot, dry climates. The black prairie clover is a small shrub native to Texas and a few surrounding states. Black Prairie Clover Small, beautiful, pinkish blooms on this shrub draw butterflies and bees. In full bloom, plants are densely covered with solitary flowers and make a dramatic show. They have a sweet fragrance and attract butterflies and other pollinators. The flowers are simple, with toothed white petals and distinct yellow centers. They grow well in full sun with very well-drained soil.īlackfoot daisy has narrow leaves that are not bothered by deer or rabbits. In their native habitat within the south-central states, these daisies are found in grasslands, fields, and disturbed areas. Blackfoot Daisy This plant is a low-growing wildflower that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.īlackfoot daisy, also called plains blackfoot or rock daisy, is a relatively low-growing clumping wildflower. Deadheading spent flowers will help encourage continued flowering and also help reduce any unwanted re-seeding. Individuals typically live for a couple of years, but plants are quick to self-seed and new plants will grow up each year to keep the space full of color. Plant black-eyed Susan in full sun with well-drained soil.
Flowers bloom throughout the summer and into fall.īlooming flowers are visited by pollinators and the seedheads are a favorite of goldfinches and other seed-eating birds. This cheery native wildflower has bright yellow flowers with prominent dark brown centers. Black-eyed Susan This popular perennial wildflower grows nicely in full sunlight and well-drained soil.īlack-eyed Susans are a very widespread native plant that can be found in grasslands and prairies. These flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds and this would be an excellent plant to incorporate into your landscape if you hope to attract more of these nectar-loving birds. Plants bloom from mid-summer into fall with deep red tubular flowers. It is tolerant of heat, humidity, and occasional drought.Īutumn sage has fragrant leaves and is not bothered by deer or rabbits. It grows well in a location with full sun and dry to medium-moisture soil that is very well-drained. Autumn Sage This plant has deep red tubular flowers from mid-summer to fall.Īutumn sage, also sometimes called Texas sage or Chihuahuan sage, is a small, semi-woody shrub. These colorful berries are incredibly showy and attract birds, squirrels, and other fruit-eating wildlife. The berries start green but change to a bright lavender color by mid-fall. It blooms in the summertime, but the flowers are small and insignificant.Īfter flowering, beautyberry develops dense, rounded clusters of berries all along the stems. A prolonged drought will cause leaves to wilt and drop.Īmerican beautyberry can grow to 6 feet tall and as wide. Beautyberry prefers moist soil, but once established, it will tolerate occasional drought. It will grow well in full sun or partial shade, and even tolerates fairly heavy shade but may not flower as well in these conditions. American Beautyberry This native shrub is simple to cultivate and may survive in either full sun or moderate shade.Īmerican beautyberry is an easy-to-grow native shrub.
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