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 'Cannova Rose' Canna delivers tropical elegance with vibrant rosy-pink blooms and lush, architectural green foliage. Reaching 3-4' tall, it is specially bred to thrive in Houston's high heat and humidity, blooming from spring until frost. 2 Gallon.*
$24.95
The 'Cannova Yellow' Canna brings a bright, sunny pop to Houston gardens with its brilliant lemon-yellow blooms and lush green foliage. Standing 3-4' tall, this tropical beauty thrives in our high heat and humidity for a long blooming season. 2 Gallon.*
$24.95
The 'Pretoria' Canna is a tropical showstopper with dramatic yellow-and-green striped foliage and bright orange blooms. Reaching 4-6' tall in full sun, it thrives in Houston's humidity and loves our moisture-retentive clay soils. 3 Gallon.*
$29.95
The 'Red Velvet' Canna features massive green leaves topped with scarlet-red flowers. Reaching 5-7' tall in full sun, it thrives in Houston’s heat and handles our heavy, wet clay soils with ease. 3 Gallon.*
$29.95
Blue Bunny™ Carex is a stunning evergreen sedge featuring unique blue-tinted foliage that brightens shady Houston gardens. Reaching 10-12 inches tall, it thrives in part to full shade and adds fine texture to containers or borders. Great for moist spots!*
$12.99
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 'Orange Zest' Cestrum is a vigorous shrub reaching 4-6' tall. It features clusters of tubular, citrus-orange blooms that attract hummingbirds. Thriving in full to part sun, it handles Houston's humidity well but prefers well-drained soil areas.*
$12.99
The 'Red' Cestrum is a vigorous evergreen shrub reaching 4-6 feet. This 1 gallon 'Red' Cestrum features clusters of crimson tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds, thriving in Houston's sun and humidity while tolerating various soil types. *
$12.99
The Black Beauty Elephant Ear is a stunning tropical for Houston. Reaching 4 feet tall, its large, velvety purple-black leaves feature a bright green "dot" at the center. It thrives in our high humidity and loves the moisture of local clay soils.
$34.95
'Black Magic' reaches 3-5' tall with dusty, purple-black leaves. This tropical classic thrives in Willis and Houston sun to part shade. A stunning, deep-purple TX favorite for pond edges and containers!*
$29.95
'Diamond Head' reaches 3-4' tall and wide. This tropical features massive, glossy chocolate-black leaves with a lustrous sheen. Thrives in Willis and Houston sun to part shade. A bold, high-contrast TX favorite for poolside drama!*
$34.95
'Waikiki' reaches 3' tall and wide. This tri-color showstopper features green leaves with creamy white centers and vivid pink veins. Thrives in Willis and Houston sun. A compact, high-impact tropical for your TX oasis!*
$39.95
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
'Early Sunrise' (1 Gallon) reaches 18-24" tall. This award-winning perennial produces brilliant semi-double, golden-yellow blooms. Thrives in Willis and Houston sun and is very drought-tolerant. A reliable, long-blooming TX favorite!*
$10.99
'Nana' (Dwarf Mouse Ear) reaches 6-9" tall. This compact perennial forms a lush carpet of lobed foliage topped with bright golden-yellow blooms. Thrives in Willis and Houston sun and is very drought-tolerant. A charming, low-growing TX favorite!*
$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
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
Damianita is a tough-as-nails Texas native shrub that blankets itself in golden-yellow flowers. Reaching 1-2 feet tall, it thrives in full sun and handles Houston's intense heat and humidity with ease. Perfect for low-maintenance landscapes. 1 Gallon.*
$10.99
The 'Pandora's Box' Daylily is a multi-award-winning perennial featuring fragrant, cream-colored blooms with a striking purple eye. This repeat bloomer excels in Houston's humidity and heat, adding reliable, low-maintenance color to sunny borders. 1 Gallo
$12.99
The 'Pardon Me' Daylily is a fragrant rebloomer with cranberry-red flowers. Thriving in full sun, it reaches 18" tall and wide, making it a heat-hardy favorite for the Houston metro area. 1 Gallon.*
$12.99
The 'Ruby Stella' Daylily is a vibrant rebloomer featuring ruby-red flowers with yellow throats. Thriving in full sun, it reaches 12-18" tall and wide, offering a heat-hardy and reliable color choice for the Houston metro area. 1 Gallon.*
$12.99
The 'Yangtze' Daylily is a stunning, reliable perennial featuring ruffled, lemon-yellow blooms. Reaching 24-30 inches, it is a heat-hardy choice for Houston gardens, blooming profusely throughout the summer with minimal maintenance. 1 Gallon.*
$10.99
'Cooperi' Ice Plant (1 Gallon) is a low-growing perennial succulent reaching 3-6" tall. It features vibrant magenta-purple flowers and fleshy, needle-like foliage. Thrives in Willis and Houston sun and is exceptionally drought-tolerant. Great groundcover!
$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