Grow What Belongs Here
Native plants are the smart choice for Houston area gardens. They evolved in our climate, thrive in our clay soil, and once established they need far less water, fertilizer, and care than non-native plants. They also support local birds, bees, butterflies, and other beneficial wildlife.
With water conservation becoming increasingly important in Texas, natives are not just a good garden choice — they're a responsible one.
Our native selection includes flowering perennials for seasonal color, native grasses for low-maintenance texture, shrubs for structure and wildlife habitat, and trees that have proven themselves in our region for generations.
Popular performers for our area include Salvia, Turk's Cap, Beautyberry, Yaupon Holly, Mexican Bush Sage, and Inland Sea Oats.
Good to know: Native plants may look slow getting started — they spend their first season establishing roots. By year two they take off and rarely look back.
The 'Flame' Acanthus is a tough-as-nails Texas native reaching 3-4 feet. This drought-tolerant shrub thrives in Houston's heat, producing vibrant orange-red tubular flowers from summer through fall that hummingbirds find irresistible. Sun to part shade.*
$24.95
The 'Benny's Gold' Aniscanthus is a heat-loving Texas native reaching 3-4 feet. This 1 gallon 'Benny's Gold' thrives in full sun, producing golden-yellow tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds while effortlessly handling Houston's humidity. *
$10.99
The 'Flame Red' Aniscanthus, or Flame Acanthus, is a 3-5 foot Texas native perfect for Houston. This 1 gallon 'Flame Red' thrives in intense heat, blooming with fiery red-orange tubular flowers that hummingbirds find irresistible all summer long. *
$10.99
The 'American' Beautyberry is a stunning native shrub reaching 5-8 feet tall. Thriving in Houston’s humidity, it features arching branches that erupt in vibrant purple berry clusters in fall, providing essential food for local birds. 3 Gallon.*
$24.95
The Cedar Elm in a 30-gallon size is a resilient Texas native shade tree. Reaching 50-70 feet, it is prized for its heat tolerance, adaptability to heavy Houston clay, and beautiful golden-yellow fall foliage, making it a rugged landscape staple.
$400.00
The Texas Bluebonnet reaches 12-15" tall. This iconic state flower features vibrant blue flower spikes with white tips. It thrives in Willis and Houston sun and is very drought-tolerant. A must-have for a classic TX spring landscape!*
$12.99