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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 '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 '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
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
Fatsia japonica, often called Japanese Aralia, is a lush evergreen reaching 6-10' tall. Its bold, tropical-looking palmate leaves thrive in deep to partial shade. Perfect for Houston's humid shade gardens, it prefers rich, well-drained soil.*
$10.99
'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
'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
'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
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
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
'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
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
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
The 'Yellow Bunny Ears' Opuntia is a charming, pad-forming cactus with fuzzy yellow glochids. Reaching 2 feet tall, it thrives in Houston's heat. It is vital to avoid heavy clay; plant in containers or raised beds with sharp drainage to thrive.*
$14.99
'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
The 'Gigantea' Farfugium is a bold shade-lover with massive, glossy green leaves that can reach 15 inches across. Perfect for Houston's humid shade gardens, it adds a tropical punch to borders and containers. 1 Gallon.*
$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