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.
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
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
The 'Amethyst Falls' Wisteria is a non-invasive, repeat-blooming variety reaching 15 to 20 feet. It thrives in Houston's heat, offering fragrant purple clusters in 5 Gallon pots. Plant in well-draining soil to ensure the best performance.*
$39.95
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
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
'Tokyo' Serissa reaches 2-4' tall and wide. This compact evergreen features tiny variegated leaves and white star-shaped blooms. It thrives in part shade and consistent moisture, making it a charming accent for Houston gardens.*
$29.95
'Hot Pink' Autumn Sage reaches 2-3' tall and wide. This Texas native hybrid produces glowing pink blooms from spring through fall. It thrives in Willis and Houston sun and is incredibly drought-tolerant. A top-tier pollinator magnet!*
$19.95
'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
The 'Santa Barbara' Mexican Bush Sage is a compact, tough perennial reaching 2-3 feet. This 1 gallon variety thrives in full sun, producing fuzzy purple flower spikes that love Houston's heat while providing a drought-tolerant focal point for the garden.
$14.99
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
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
Rock Rose is a resilient Texas native shrub featuring delicate, rose-pink blooms that open in the morning. Reaching 2-4 feet, it thrives in Houston’s heat and humidity, offering a natural, cottage-garden look with very little maintenance. 1 Gallon.*
$12.99
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
'Big Blue' Liriope is a classic clumping evergreen perennial reaching 12-15 inches tall. Perfectly adapted to Houston's humidity, it features arching green blades and striking spikes of lavender flowers in late summer. 1 Gallon.*
$10.99
'Aztec Grass' is a striking ornamental silver-and-green variegated clumping grass reaching 12-15 inches tall. It thrives in Houston’s heat and humidity, providing a bright pop of contrast in shady or partly sunny garden borders. 1 Gallon.*
$10.99
'Shishi Botan' is a rare, textured shade lover with unique "crinkled" or "broccoli-like" emerald foliage. Perfectly suited for Houston's humid shade gardens, this compact perennial adds incredible architectural interest to any border. 1 Gallon.*
$14.99
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
A fast-growing, self-clinging evergreen vine that creates a dense carpet of small leaves. Ideal for covering masonry walls or fences, it thrives in Houston's heat and humidity. 1 Gallon.*
$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
The Tricolor Stromanthe is a breathtaking perennial for Houston shade. Its stunning variegated leaves feature cream, green, and pink tops with deep burgundy undersides. It thrives in our high humidity, adding tropical flair to any garden or patio.*
$29.95
'Silver Bush' reaches 3-4' tall and wide. This evergreen shrub features striking silvery-white foliage and blue flowers. It loves Houston sun and needs sharp drainage to thrive in our local conditions. A tough, drought-tolerant accent!*
$29.95
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