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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.
'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
'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 '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 '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
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
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
'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
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
'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 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 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
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
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
'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
'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
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
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
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
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
'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
'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