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.
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
The 'Ligularia Gigantea' Farfugium is a dramatic shade-lover for Houston gardens, boasting massive, glossy green "tractor seat" leaves. Reaching 3-4' tall, it thrives in our high humidity and brings a lush, tropical feel to dark garden corners.*
$36.95
The 'Echinopsis Easter' Cactus is a stunning succulent known for its massive, trumpet-shaped blooms. Reaching about 1 foot tall, it thrives in Houston’s heat. Ensure sharp drainage and protection from afternoon sun to prevent scorching in our hot summers.
$34.95
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 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
'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
'Red Sister' reaches 4-6' tall. This stunning tropical perennial features vibrant burgundy and hot pink variegated foliage. It thrives in Willis and Houston in part sun to shade. A high-impact, colorful TX favorite for a tropical look!*
$29.95
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
'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
'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 'Tangerine Beauty' Crossvine is a vigorous, heavy-blooming evergreen climber perfect for Houston. This 5-gallon vine reaches 20-30 feet in full sun to part shade, offering trumpet-shaped blooms that thrive in our heat and humidity. *
$29.95
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
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
The 'Orange Peel' Cestrum is a fragrant powerhouse reaching 6-8' tall and wide. Perfect for Houston’s heat, it produces clusters of orange blooms from spring to fall that attract hummingbirds. Thrives in sun to part shade with decent drainage.*
$24.95
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
'Bells of Fire' Esperanza is a compact, heat-loving shrub featuring fiery red trumpet-shaped blooms. Reaching 3-5 feet, it thrives in Houston’s sun and humidity, offering nonstop color from spring through the first frost. 3 Gallon.*
$24.95
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
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
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