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
'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
'Super Blue' Liriope is an improved clumping evergreen reaching 12-15 inches tall. It flourishes in Houston’s heat and humidity, producing dense, dark green foliage and more prolific, taller lavender flower spikes than the standard 'Big Blue' variety.*
$12.99
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
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
The Xanadu Philodendron is a compact, clump-forming tropical perennial reaching 2-3 feet tall and wide. Its deeply lobed, exotic green leaves thrive in Houston's humidity, making it a perfect low-maintenance choice for shaded garden beds and patios.*
$29.95
Pride of Barbados is a fast growing evergreen bush has soft green, fern like leaf fronds. The bright orange-red tubular flowers add to the tropical look of this unique selection. Mixes well with tropical foliage. Drought and heat tolerant but frost...
$26.95
'Texas' Primrose reaches 12-18" tall and 2' wide. This hardy native features bright yellow blooms and loves Willis sun. It thrives in Houston's heat and well-drained soil. A low-maintenance, drought-tolerant TX favorite!*
$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
'Amante' Salvia is a striking perennial that grows up to 2-3 ft tall and wide. It produces bright fuchsia-red flowers from spring to frost, drawing in hummingbirds and butterflies.
$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
SunSparkler® Lime Zinger Sedum is a vibrant, heat-defying groundcover for Houston. Reaching 6 inches tall, its lime-green leaves with cherry-red edges form a tight mat that thrives in full sun, resisting our intense summer humidity with ease.
$14.99
'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