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 '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
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
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 'Lime Passion' Cordyline brings a refreshing tropical glow to Houston gardens with its arching, lime-green variegated foliage. This architectural standout thrives in our high humidity and adds a bright, vertical pop to a partially shaded spots. 8" Pot
$19.95
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
'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
'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
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
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
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 '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
'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