Perennials for Houston Area Gardens
At Growers Outlet, we specialize in perennials that love Texas heat and return year after year. Our selection includes full-sun varieties that handle our hot afternoons, shade perennials for protected areas, and special plants that attract birds, bees, and butterflies.
Why choose perennials? Unlike annuals, these plants come back each season, giving you more value and less replanting work. We've carefully selected varieties that perform well in Montgomery County's climate and soil conditions.
Browse our categories: full sun perennials for those hot sunny spots, part-sun varieties for morning light areas, and shade perennials for under trees. Plus, discover native and adapted species that support local wildlife.
Note: Flower colors shown in photos may vary from actual plants in stock.
Kalanchoe 'Red Mace' is a striking succulent featuring tall, upright stems topped with clusters of vibrant red flowers. It thrives in Houston’s heat and humidity, making it a low-maintenance standout for sunny patios and well-drained garden beds. 1 Gallon
$10.99
The Color Guard Adams Needle Yucca is a striking evergreen perennial reaching 2-3 feet tall and wide. Its vibrant gold-and-green striped foliage provides year-round architectural interest, thriving in Houston's intense heat and humidity. Low maintenance.*
$32.95
White Agapanthus reaches 2-3' tall. This elegant perennial features large clusters of snowy-white flowers on tall, sturdy stalks. Thrives in Willis and Houston in sun to part shade. A sophisticated, low-maintenance TX garden staple!*
$14.99
Orange Bulbine reaches 1-2' tall and wide. This succulent-like perennial features fleshy, grass-like foliage and spikes of orange-and-yellow blooms. Thrives in Willis and Houston sun and is extremely drought-tolerant. A tough, long-blooming TX favorite!*
$14.99
Flax Lily (3 Gallon) reaches 1-2' tall. This established perennial features strappy, grass-like foliage and dainty blue flowers followed by turquoise berries. Thrives in Willis and Houston in sun to part shade. An elegant, instant-impact TX favorite!*
$26.95
'Sunshine Yellow' Euryops (1 Gallon) reaches 2-3' tall and wide. This bushy perennial features finely-cut green foliage and bright, daisy-like yellow blooms. Thrives in Willis and Houston sun and is very drought-tolerant. A long-blooming TX favorite!*
$10.99
Foxtail Fern reaches 2-3' tall and wide. This unique evergreen features plume-like, bright green fronds that resemble fluffy tails. It thrives in Willis and Houston in part sun to shade. A tough, drought-tolerant TX favorite for pots!*
$24.95
The 'Red' Firecracker Fern is a breathtaking perennial featuring cascading, rush-like stems topped with tubular scarlet flowers. Reaching 3 feet tall, it thrives in Houston's heat and humidity, attracting hummingbirds all summer long. 1 Gallon.*
$12.99
Imperial Blue Plumbago is a sprawling evergreen perennial reaching 3-4 feet tall and 5 feet wide. It is beloved in Houston for its profuse clusters of deep blue flowers that thrive in intense summer heat and high humidity, blooms from spring til frost.*
$24.95
Purple Heart Setcreasea is a spreading perennial 6-12 in; full sun to part shade; low water; deep purple foliage; pink flowers; excellent groundcover for our area, Texas.
$12.99
Mexican Bush Sage reaches 3-4' tall and wide. Features fuzzy purple flower spikes and silvery foliage. Thrives in Willis and Houston sun. A drought-tolerant, late-season TX pollinator favorite!*
$24.95
Red Turks Cap is a resilient Texas native reaching 3-5 feet tall and wide. Its unique turban-shaped scarlet flowers are hummingbird magnets that thrive in Houston's heat and humidity, performing exceptionally well in both sun and deep shade.*
$12.99
Red Yucca is a Texas native with sword-shaped, grayish-green leaves and long blooming pinkish-red, tubular flowers appearing on tall spikes above the foliage.
$24.95
'Holly' Fern (3 Gallon) reaches 2-3' tall. This hardy evergreen perennial features stiff, glossy, dark green fronds with holly-like edges. Thrives in Willis and Houston shade. A low-maintenance, textural TX favorite for lush landscapes!*
$32.95
'Cuban Gold' Duranta is a great, low growing, lime green colored shrub that will perform in Full Sun or Bright Shade. Adds brightness to shady areas. 18-24" H x 24-30" W
$12.99
'Uptick Bronze' reaches 12-14" tall. This compact perennial features large, bicolor blooms with bronze-red centers and bright yellow edges. It thrives in Willis and Houston sun and is very drought-tolerant. A tidy, long-blooming TX pollinator favorite!*
$10.99
The Walking Regina Iris is a captivating tropical perennial featuring sword-like foliage and striking blue and white orchid-like blooms. It thrives in Houston’s humidity, eventually "walking" across the garden as new plantlets form on spent flower stalks.
$24.95
'Amante' Salvia is a striking perennial that grows up to 2-3 ft tall and wide. It produces bright fuchsia-red flowers from spring to frost, drawing in hummingbirds and butterflies.
$14.99
Barrel Cactus is a slow-growing, iconic perennial reaching 2-4' tall. Featuring a ribbed, cylindrical shape and sharp spines, it thrives in Willis and Houston full sun. Extremely drought-tolerant—a striking, low-maintenance TX desert classic!*
$34.95
The 'Tutti Fruitti' Butterfly Bush is a compact, dwarf shrub featuring vibrant pinkish-purple flower spikes. Reaching just 2-3 feet tall, it thrives in Houston's sun and heat, attracting waves of butterflies and hummingbirds. 3 Gallon.*
$26.95
'Peter Pan' reaches 12-18" tall. This dwarf perennial features clusters of sky-blue flowers and strappy evergreen leaves. Thrives in Willis and Houston in sun to part shade. A compact, low-maintenance TX favorite for borders!*
$14.99