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.
'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
One of our best selling plants in the whole nursery. This will blow you away when you see the stunning purple flowers. It will grow in full sun but prefers some hot afternoon shade. DEER RESISTANT
$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
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
Society Garlic reaches 1-2' tall. This hardy perennial features clumps of narrow leaves and dainty lavender flower clusters. Thrives in Willis and Houston sun and is very drought-tolerant. A reliable, pest-deterring TX favorite!*
$14.99
Sweet Almond Verbena is a large, deciduous shrub celebrated for its intoxicating, almond-scented white flower spikes. Reaching 10-15 feet, it thrives in Houston’s sun and heat, acting as a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds. 15 Gallon.*
$149.00
The 'Evergreen' Wisteria is a lush, non-invasive climber reaching 10 to 15 feet. Perfect for Houston's humidity, it offers fragrant purple blooms in sun to part shade. While it tolerates various soils, ensure good drainage in heavy clay areas.*
$49.95
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
Red Yucca is a Texas native with sword-shaped, grayish-green leaves and long blooming pinkish-red, tubular flowers appearing on tall spikes above the foliage.
$24.95