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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 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
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
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 '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 '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 '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
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
'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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
