A tough-as-nails Texas native that provides a delicate, airy texture to the landscape. While it is incredibly resilient in Houston's intense summer heat, it requires excellent drainage to thrive. It can struggle in heavy, low-lying clay that stays saturated; for best results in our area, plant in raised beds or amend soil with expanded shale and compost to ensure a porous environment.
Exposure
Full Sun
Height x Width
2-4 feet Tall x 2-4 feet Wide
Water
Low; very drought tolerant once established. Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Zones
7-11; hardy throughout the Houston metro area.
Fertilization
Minimal; a light application of organic compost in spring is usually sufficient.
Pruning
Prune back by one-third in late winter to maintain a dense, mounded shape and encourage fresh spring growth.
A tough-as-nails Texas native that provides a delicate, airy texture to the landscape. While it is incredibly resilient in Houston's intense summer heat, it requires excellent drainage to thrive. It can struggle in heavy, low-lying clay that stays saturated; for best results in our area, plant in raised beds or amend soil with expanded shale and compost to ensure a porous environment.
Exposure
Full Sun
Height x Width
2-4 feet Tall x 2-4 feet Wide
Water
Low; very drought tolerant once established. Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Zones
7-11; hardy throughout the Houston metro area.
Fertilization
Minimal; a light application of organic compost in spring is usually sufficient.
Pruning
Prune back by one-third in late winter to maintain a dense, mounded shape and encourage fresh spring growth.
