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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.
'Silver Falls' Dichondra is a stunning trailing perennial with shimmering silver, fan-shaped leaves. Reaching 3-4 feet in length, it is heat and drought tolerant, making it a perfect spill-over plant for Houston containers and hanging baskets.*
$10.99
'Cuban Gold' reaches 1-2' tall and wide. This low-mounded shrub features vibrant chartreuse foliage that glows in the sun. It thrives in Willis and Houston heat. A brilliant, low-maintenance pop of color for TX borders!*
$24.95
The 'Orange' Esperanza is a sun-loving tropical shrub reaching 3-5 feet. This 1 gallon 'Orange' variety features clusters of trumpet-shaped, tangerine blooms that thrive in Houston's intense heat and humidity, requiring very little maintenance. *
$10.99
'Sunshine Yellow' Euryops (3 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!*
$19.95
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
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 (1 Gallon) reaches 2-3' tall and wide. This hardy perennial features unique, upright emerald plumes resembling fluffy animal tails. Thrives in Willis and Houston in sun to part shade. A tough, textural TX favorite!*
$12.99
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 'Japanese Holly' Fern is a unique evergreen reaching 2 feet tall. This 1 gallon 'Japanese Holly' variety features stiff, leathery fronds that mimic holly leaves, thriving in Houston's shade and humidity while tolerating various soil types. *
$10.99
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
The 'Red' Firecracker Fern is a cascading wonder with needle-like foliage and tubular scarlet blooms. Reaching 3 feet tall, it loves Houston's humidity and sun. It is a hummingbird favorite that handles our heat and various soil types with ease.*
$24.95
'SpinTop' Gaillardia (1 Gallon) reaches 8-12" tall. This compact perennial features large, vibrant bicolor blooms on a tidy, uniform mound. Thrives in Willis and Houston sun and is exceptionally drought-tolerant. A pollinator-magnet TX favorite!*
$10.99
'Graceful Pink' Gaura (1 Gallon) reaches 12-18" tall. This airy perennial features masses of delicate pink, butterfly-like blooms on wiry stems. Thrives in Willis and Houston sun and is exceptionally drought-tolerant. A whimsical, long-blooming favorite!*
$10.99
'Graceful White' Gaura (1 Gallon) reaches 12-18" tall. This airy perennial features masses of delicate white, butterfly-like blooms on wiry stems. Thrives in Willis and Houston sun and is exceptionally drought-tolerant. A whimsical, TX favorite!*
$10.99
Citronella Mosquito Plant (1 Gallon) reaches 2-3' tall. This aromatic perennial features lacy green foliage with a strong citrus scent used to naturally deter pests. Thrives in Willis and Houston in sun to part shade. Lemon-scented TX favorite for patios!
$14.99
'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
Variegated Shell Ginger (1 Gallon) reaches 3–5' tall. This stunning tropical perennial features bold, yellow-and-green striped foliage. Thrives in Willis and Houston in shade to part sun. A lush, high-contrast TX favorite!*
$12.99
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 Variegated Ginger is a stunning tropical perennial that brightens Houston shade gardens with its bold, yellow-and-green striped foliage. It loves our local humidity and provides a lush, exotic look while remaining remarkably easy to maintain.*
$29.95
The 'Luna' Perennial Hibiscus produces massive, plate-sized blooms that thrive in Houston's humidity. Reaching 2-3 feet tall, these hardy hibiscus love full sun and are more tolerant of our heavy clay soils than many other tropical-looking perennials.*
$11.99
The 'Big Hit Pink' Perennial Hibiscus showcases massive, dinner-plate-sized pink blooms with a striking central eye. This hardy perennial thrives in Houston's heat and humidity, providing a reliable tropical explosion every summer. 3 Gallon.*
$39.95
The Lemon Drop Iris is a vibrant perennial that brings a burst of sunshine to Houston gardens. Featuring crisp white petals with a distinct yellow "drop" or signal, it is exceptionally hardy and thrives in the humidity and varied soils of our region.*
$24.95