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 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
'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
The Split Leaf Philodendron is a tropical icon that reaches 8-10 feet tall and wide in Houston landscapes. Its massive, glossy perforated leaves thrive in our high humidity, adding a lush, jungle feel to shaded garden beds and patio containers.*
$29.95
Prostrate Rosemary is a rugged, cascading perennial reaching 1 foot tall and spreading up to 3 feet wide. Its aromatic, needle-like foliage and blue spring flowers thrive in Houston's intense heat, making it an ideal choice for spillover in rock gardens*
$12.99
Tuscan Blue Rosemary is a robust, upright perennial reaching 4-6 feet tall and 2-4 feet wide. Its aromatic, dark green foliage and intense blue flowers thrive in Houston's heat, making it a perfect structural accent or fragrant hedge for local gardens.*
$12.99
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
'Furman's Red' Autumn Sage is a Texas-native powerhouse reaching 2-3' tall. It thrives in Houston’s heat and humidity, producing masses of deep crimson-red blooms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies while resisting local deer and drought.*
$12.99
'Henry Duelberg' Salvia is a heat tolerant and low maintenance native that produces masses of showy blue flowers. Taller and has more blooms than other Salvia farinacea varieties. Grows in Full Sun or Part Shade 3' Tall and Wide
$12.99
'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
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
Almond Verbena is a fast-growing woody perennial reaching 10-15 feet tall and wide. It is prized in Houston for its intense, almond-scented white flower spikes that attract butterflies and hummingbirds throughout our long, humid growing season.*
$29.95
A vigorous, low-growing groundcover featuring masses of deep purple flower clusters. This heat-hardy perennial thrives in full sun and provides long-lasting color for Houston landscapes. 1 Gallon.*
$12.99
The 'Amethyst Falls' Wisteria is a non-invasive, repeat-blooming variety reaching 15 to 20 feet. It thrives in Houston's heat, offering fragrant purple clusters in 5 Gallon pots. Plant in well-draining soil to ensure the best performance.*
$39.95
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