PERENNIALS

LOCATION COMMON NAME DESCRIPTION

B1 Ajuga, Caitlin's Giant A reliable shade groundcover with large green leaves. This groundcover spreads mannerly

and blooms beautiful purple flowers on 8-10" spikes in the spring. Caitlin's Giant Ajuga

grows 3-6" tall and 12-24" wide. Soil needs to stay evenly moist.

G1 American Beautyberry This deciduous shrub makes a very beautiful display of berries in the fall. These berries

are usually magenta/fuchsia but sometimes white. These berries form in clusters on the

branches. Grow this shrub in part shade and watch as it attracts birds and butterflies.

Give it plenty of room because it grows 3-6' tall and 4-6' wide but could reach 9' tall!

Keep soil moist and prune in early spring to keep a more compact shape. Texas native

plant.

B2 Angel Trumpet, Double

White

Striking tropical-looking small “trees” that will bloom magnificent, fragrant, 12” trumpet-

shaped flowers in a wide range of soft colors. Angel’s Trumpets are treated as large, root-

hardy perennials. There are years they don’t freeze back at all, and years when they do.

They will grow anywhere from 6’ to 12’ tall. Absolutely gorgeous at the back of a bed or

as a major accent. Not recommended for families with small children because they are

toxic. Sun or light shade. Moist, well-drained. Visited by the evening-flying

hummingbird moth.

B3 Angel Trumpet, Pink Beauty Striking tropical-looking small “trees” that will bloom magnificent, fragrant, 12” trumpet-

shaped flowers in a wide range of soft colors. Angel’s Trumpets are treated as large, root-

hardy perennials. There are years they don’t freeze back at all, and years when they do.

They will grow anywhere from 6’ to 12’ tall. Absolutely gorgeous at the back of a bed or

as a major accent. Not recommended for families with small children because they are

toxic. Sun or light shade. Moist, well-drained. Visited by the evening-flying

hummingbird moth.

B4 Bidens, Pink This upright, compact variety prefers full sun to part shade and evenly moist soil. Grows

to 12" to 14" tall. Fast growing. Blooms early spring through summer. Great container

plant as well as landscape plant. Cold and heat hardy.

B5 Blackfoot Daisy Blackfoot Daisy grows well in full sun but can take part shade. Growing to 6-12" tall in

clumps 1-2'across. Blooms pretty white flowers with yellow centers from about March to

November. Great for rock gardens and is drought tolerant. Plant in a raised garden or in

containers to ensure good drainage. A good nectar plant for bees, butterflies and insects

and the seeds are good for birds. Texas Native.

B7 Blue Stars Part shade loving perennial. Blooms pretty tubular blue flowers from March to May.

Prune after it blooms. Grows 1-3' tall in clumps. Keep soil moist. Native to Texas

B6 Blue-Eyed Grass, Suwannee A clumping grassy perennial that grows to about 1' tall and 12-18" wide. Keep in mind

that this plant is very vigorous. Has bright blue flowers in May and June. This plant can

tolerate soil that is wet or dry. Attracts native bees and the seeds are a great bird food.

G2 Bog Coneflower Perennial plant flowering spring to fall. Flowers are yellow with a brown center. Grows 5-

7' tall. Prefers full sun and moist soil. Attracts butterflies, birds, and bees. Native to Texas

B8 Bromeliad, Match Stick A cold hardy (to 20 degrees) perennial with a very unusual bloom. These blooms are on

purple spikes with bright pink tips that look like matchsticks! Blooms in winter. Grows to

16-24" tall and 18-24" wide. Thrives in morning sun to bright light outside and bright

light inside. Needs good drainage and moist soil.

B9 Buddleia, Buzz Midnight Any Butterfly Bush is an absolute magnet for Butterflies!  It provides rich color at the

back of a perennial bed or makes a bold statement as a single specimen.  Great cut flower. 

It’s tough, can tolerate heat, drought, cold, and is deer resistant!  Full sun, moist, well-

drained soil.

B10 Buddleia, Buzz Velvet Any Butterfly Bush is an absolute magnet for Butterflies!  It provides rich color at the

back of a perennial bed or makes a bold statement as a single specimen.  Great cut flower. 

It’s tough, can tolerate heat, drought, cold, and is deer resistant!  Full sun, moist, well-

drained soil.

B11 Butterfly Iris, Orange Drops An everg'reen perennial that grows 2-3' tall & wide. Blooms spring through summer with

lovely white flowers with a touch of yellow at the base of each petal. Grows best in light

shade but can take full sun. Good drainage and with little water is best.

B12 Calliandra, Red Powder Puff This small evergreen tree grows to about 6-12' tall and wide. Blooms tons of watermelon

colored powder puff type blooms whenever it is warm. Root hardy in zone 9. Regular

water

B13 Catchfly A low growing mounding perennial that blooms May to September with pretty clusters of

pink phlox like flowers. Grow in full to part sun, probably part sun in our zone. Get's

name from the white substance that seeps from damaged areas on the stems. This sticky

sap snares small insects.

B14 Cedar Sage This is a part shade growing salvia! When planted under big leafed deciduous trees keep

the leaves raked so this sage can seed. A perennial that grows 1-2' tall. Red flowers

March - August. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and has high deer resistance.

Drought tolerant and a Texas native.

B15 Cereus, Day-Blooming Hot

Pink

This is a spineless cactus plant with some of the most beautiful flowers around! Usually

this cactus starts blooming in February or March. In our area, grow this plant in shade.

Spray and mist the plant except when in bud. Soil should be similar to orchid soil, coarse

and with small bits of charcoal.

C1 Cestrum, Red A fast growing evergreen shrub for part shade. Clusters of red flowers in spring and

summer. Grows to 10' and can be trained. Great plant for hummingbirds.

C2 Clematis There are tons of different clematis. This is a perennial vine that grows to varying heights

and spreads. Available in various colors; pink, red, white, blue, purple and even mixed

colors. Grow in full sun keeping the roots shaded.

C3 Columbine, Hinckley This is a semi-evergreen , unique yellow flowering perennial. Plant in part shade to shade.

Blooms tons of flowers from April to May. Grows to 1-3' tall in moist soil. Is a great

attractor for butterflies and birds. Native to Texas

C4 Copper Canyon Daisy A medium sized, wonderfully textured, aromatic shrubby perennial that explodes with

bright, golden-yellow flowers in the fall & sometimes in spring. 3’ tall by 4’ wide.

Responds well to pruning. Full sun, light shade. Butterflies!

G4 Coral Honeysuckle Perennial semi-evergreen vine growing to 15-20' tall. Blooms Mid spring with sporadic

blooming after that. Plant in sun to part shade in well draining soil with plenty of air

circulation. Beautiful clusters of red tubular flowers. These red flowers attract butterflies,

bees and hummingbirds and birds are attracted to the fruit. Native of Texas

G3 Coralberry A wonderful, small native perennial shrub with slender arching stems and green-blue

foliage that turns red in the fall. Small burgundy-pink berries persist even after the leaves

have dropped in the winter. It’s an outstanding under story shrub or tall “groundcover”.

Coralberry prefers light shade. Averages 2’- 3’ tall, but may reach 4’ - responds well to

pruning. Drought tolerant once established. Birds!

C5 Coreopsis, Broad Street A great perennial that thrives in hot, humid weather and loves full sun. Blooms reddish

orange flowers with yellow tipped petals. Plant in well draining soil. Drought tolerant

once established. Grows to 15-18" tall and 18" wide.

C6 Crossvine, Tangerine Beauty This is a vigorous growing perennial vine, reaching 30' long in no time. Blooms in late

spring and summer with beautiful tumpet shaped orange flowers. Plant in full sun but can

take part shade, with fewer flowers. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Native Texas

plant

C7 Cuphea, Fairy Dust Cutest cuphea ever! Blooms tons of tiny pink flowers from spring to fall. Plant in sun to

part sun. Grows 10-16" tall. This cuphea is drought and heat tolerant. Grow it as an

annual.

C8 Cuphea, Little Bat Face This unusual & tough cuphea is a beacon of adorable, fluorescent red & purple “bat-face”

tubular flowers throughout the heat of late spring through summer to fall. It forms an 18”

mound of arching stems, grows in sun or light shade, & likes good drainage. Root hardy

to the low 20’s. Blends well at the front of a perennial bed or cascading over a wall or

container. Also works well in hanging baskets. Hummingbirds.

C9 Dahlia Dahlias grow 16-18"tall and 12-16" wide. Plant in full sun for the best blooms in spring.

The blooms are in brillant colors with a semi double bloom..

C10 Dutchman's Pipe, White

Veined

This is a groundcover Dutchman's pipe for a part sun to part shade garden. This perennial

grows to 6-12" tall with a spread of 18-36". Can be evergreen here. Flower is only about

1" long and is purple/brown on yellow; very unique. This is a host plant for the

swallowtail butterfly

G5 Dwarf Barbados Cherry This weeping form of dwarf Barbados cherry can serve a variety of uses! Their small size

makes them ideal for tucking between rocks, planting in containers, bordering flower beds

or used as a groundcover. The glossy green foliage resembles holly leaves, and their white

blooms appear off and on during spring, summer and fall. Small red fruit appears late fall

or early winter. Prefers partial sun to shade. Evergreen in mild winters. Protect from frosts

and freezes.

C11 Elkhorn Fern This is a terrestrial fern. Grow in moist, well-drained soil in an area with part to full

shade. This fern can handle light frost. Grows to ' in clumps.

C12 Euphorbia, Glitz Amazing white blooming euphorbia. Blooms year round in masses of tiny white flowers

that cover the plant. Mounds to 10-14" tall & 12-18" wide. Plant in full to part sun.

C13 Firetail Chenille An attractive and unusual groundcover for partial shade that slowly carpets the ground and

is almost constantly covered with 3” – 5” long crimson flower tassels. Evergreen in most

winters. Partial shade, moist, well-drained soil.

G6 Flame Acanthus This deciduous shrub is one of the best hummingbird attracting plants around. Usually

grows to 3' tall but can be taller. Tubular flowers are red/organge and cover the shrub

from June to October. Plant in sun to part shade in well draining soil. Attracts

hummingbirds and butterflies. Texas native

A1 Fountaingrass, Cayenne Grows mounding to 2-5' tall. Plant in full sun. Will not self sow. Blooms dark red

plumes.

A2 Fountaingrass, Cherry

Sparkler

Plant in full sun, blooms in summer. Flower plumes are pink. Grows to 36-48" & 12-18"

wide. Grass blades are green and pink

A3 Fountaingrass, Etoufee Clumps to 4'tall and 5'wide. Flowers in summer with plumes that age to a bronzy

lavender. Plant in sun to part sun. This is a sterile hybrid

A4 Fountaingrass, Foxtrot Fast growing to 4-5'tall. Plant in full sun. White flower plumes from midsummer to fall.

Drought tolerant once established

A5 Fountaingrass, Jambalaya Grows to 3' tall & 2' wide. Plant in full sun to part shade. Pink plumes from early

summer to mid fall. Salt tolerant and deer resistant.

A6 Fountaingrass, Majestic Grows 6'tall & 5' wide. Plant in full sun to part shade. Leaves are purple. Loves the heat

becoming darker purple through summer. Salt tolerant

A7 Fountaingrass, Praline Grows to 2'tall & 20" wide. Blooms pink plumes from mid summer to late fall. Will not

self sow. Plant in full to part sun Keep soil moist. Salt tolerant & deer resistant

C14 Gardenia, Variegated This evergreen shrub is a moderate grower. Plant in full sun to filtered light. Compact

growth to 3-4'tall & wide. Blooms white flowers from spring to summer

G7 Gaura, Pink Butterflies Upright growth habit with loads of flowers on sturdy stems. Gaura is a very drought and

heat tolerant plant, and one of the longest blooming perennials if spent blooms are

sheared. Full sun, 12”- 18”, fast grower. Butterflies and hummingbirds! Nice cut flower.

C15 Geranium, Centennial Grows 12-16" tall in sun to part shade. Great in containers. Has beautiful two toned

leaves, bright green edges with bronzy centers. Grow this geranium as an annual

C16 Gladiolus, Orange Gladioli are an old time favorite great for getting lots of flowers into a small space.

Excellent for a cutting garden. Plant in groups for the best effect. Grows to a height of

30" to 40". Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Corms can over winter in the garden.

D1,D2 Ground Orchid, White These ground orchids thrive in part sun to shade in moist, fertile soil. Grows in clumps

and once established will have dozens of flower spikes. Divide large clumps in late

summer to early fall. Relatively hardy.

G8 Gulf Coast Muhly, Pink A clumping native grass to the Houston & surrounding areas with very fine foliage. Gulf

Coast Muhly is a showstopper in the fall producing an absolute cloud of pink flowers!!! It

makes a great border specimen & is spectacular in mass plantings! It’s also a great grass

for coastal gardens. Averages 2’ tall. Moist, but well-drained soil. It’s drought tolerant

once established. Sun.

G9 Gulf Coast Muhly, White

Cloud

A clumping native grass that produces shows of white whispy flowers in the fall. Grows

to 3' tall and 4' wide. Great to plant for erosion control or in masses. Drought tolerant.

Prefers full sun and well drained-soil. Drought tolerant once established.

G10 Gulf Coast Penstemon A native evergreen perennial with 3’ flower stalks covered with tubu- lar lavender flowers

for 4 to 5 weeks in spring. This penstemon is na- tive to the Houston area & forms a lush

dark green mound of foliage all winter. Sun, part shade. Clumps out & reseeds.

Hummingbirds!

D3 Hibiscus, Variegated Grows 6' high to 3' wide. Will die back to the ground in a freeze, but usually return from

the roots. Can be grown in containers to protect from freezing temperatures. Large red

flowers are just one attraction of this shrub. The showy leaves make for continual interest.

Prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained, moist soil.

D4 Hummingbird Plant These drought tolerant, heat loving shrubs are great for attracting hummingbirds and other

pollinators. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Plants grow to 2' tall and spread to 3'

wide. Red-orange flowers are tubular and appear summer through fall. Excellent choice

for conatiner gardening.

D5 Hydrangea, Oregon Pride This deciduous shrub grows from 4' to 8' tall and 4' to 5' wide. Blooms are pink, red and

purple and blooms summer through fall. Prefers sun with protection from afternoon sun

or mostly shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly.

D6 Lantana, Imperial Purple Lantanas are fabulous perennials for any sunny garden! Tough, low mounding, colorful,

& drought tolerant once established. 18”-24” mounding plants. Sun. Moist, well

drained. Butterflies!

D7 Lantana, Trailing White Lantanas are fabulous perennials for any sunny garden! Tough, low mounding, colorful,

& drought tolerant once established. Trailing growth. Sun. Moist, well drained.

Butterflies!

D8 Lemon Verbena This plant grows to 6' tall and 8' wide. Leaves can be used in cooking and making teas or

other beverages. Leaves have a sweet lemon flavor. Tender perennial. Prefers full sun to

part shade and fertile, well-draining soil. Cut back plants to keep plant from becoming

leggy.

D9 Louisiana Iris, White TSF Blooms from late March to early May and grows best in full sun. Prefer fertile soil and

moist environment. Does well if placed in an aquatic garden either in a pot with the top

just a few inches below the surface or planted along the edges. Remove large seedpods

that form after flowering to keep plants more attractive and vigorous.

D10 Mahonia This evergreen shrub grows to 6 feet or taller and 5' wide. Prefers part sun and is a great

choice for growing under shade tree canopies or shaded courtyards. Blooms in early

spring and produces berries as well as fall color. Prefers moderately fertile soil that is

well-drained.

D11 Mexican Bush Sage A beautiful, upright growing 4’ salvia with velvety purple spikes of flowers. Blooms a

little in spring & summer & has its most spectacu- lar display in fall. Prefers full sun. A

must for hummingbirds!

G11 Milkweed, Green This native milkweed grows best in full sun and moist soil. Flowers are white, yellow,

green and purple and occur as one umbel per stem. Blooms from spring through fall.

Deciduous. Grows from 1' to 3' tall.

G12 Milkweed, Swamp This plant grows from 2' to 4' tall. Deciduous. Blooms are small and rose-purple and

appear in clusters. Less milky sap from this milkweed than others. Grows best in sun to

part shade and moist soil. Will tolerate heavy clay. Blooms early summer through fall.

Native to North America.

D12 Mock Orange This fast growing shrub will grow to be 8' to 10' tall and 6' to 8' wide. Showy spring

flowers are white with yellow centers and extremely fragrant. Prefers full sun.

Deciduous. Great for informal hedge or background plant.

D13 Orchid, Doritis The genus Doritis is made of orchids that prefer growing in lowlands under the shade of

trees or shrubs. This genus can withstand warmer temperatures. Allow planting media to

dry completely before watering. These orchids prefer humidity between 55 and 60%..

Cutting back spikes after blooms fade may produce a second set of blooms.

D14 Phlox, Paparazzi Jagger This vigorous growing hybrid phlox grows from 5" to 10" tall. Great for rock garden,

border or woodland garden. Can grow in sun, but is shade tolerant. Lavender flowers

from mid to late spring.

E1 Porterweed, Blue A fantastic butterfly plant. Grows 3' to 4' high and 2' to 3' wide. Blooms year round in

frost-free zones and will reseed in milder climates. Likes full to part sun.

E2 Porterweed, Coral A fantastic butterfly/hummingbird plant. Coral porterweed grows 6' high to 4' wide.

Grows best in full sun to part shade.

E3 Porterweed, Purple A fantastic butterfly plant. Porterweed grows to 3' to 4' high and 3' wide. Blooms spring

through frost or year round in frost-free zones. Grows best in full sun to part shade.

Perennial in warmer zones, will reseed when grown in mild winter climates.

E4 Purple Sage Purple sage (or salvia) is a bushy perennial native to the desert western US. Drought

resistant. Prefers sandy/rocky soil. Likes full sun.Grows to 2' to 3' tall and can be wider.

Silvery -gray leaves. Flowers are a deep blue-violet and blooms in early summer.

G13 Red Buckeye This deciduous shrub grows 12" to 15" tall and wide. Blooms are bright red in late spring,

early summer. Grows best in part shade in moist, but well-drained soil. Native to North

America. Hummingbirds!

E5 Rose, Cinco De Mayo This profusely blooming floribunda rose bush grows from 35" to 47" tall. Blooms are a

blend of rust-red and lavender-smoke. Medium stem length. Flowers are medisum size at

approximately 3.5" in diameter. Excellent disease resistance.

E6 Rose, Climbing Pinkie This Earth Kind climbing rose grows to 10'. Blossoms are semi-double and pink. Blooms

primarily in spring. Lightly fragrant. Classified as a climbing polyantha. Grows best in

full sun and with good air circulation. Nearly thornless.

E7 Rose, Lamarque Lamarque has the purest white blooms with a pale lemon center and the mass of petals lay

quartered in the medium sized, flat blooms which are produced throughout the season in

clusters all over the scrambling canes. Highly fragrant masses of blooms appear

throughout the flowering season.

E8 Rose, Martha Gonzales Named after the woman in whose garden it was found growing in Navasota, Texas in

1984. Single blooms, open flat. Excellent choice for low hedge, border and maas

plantings. Blooms are medium red in color. Not fragrant. Grows to 2' to 3' tall. China

Rose

E9 Rose, Mrs. BR Cant Introduced in 1901. Repeat bloomer. Fat, full cabbagey medium pink blooms. Named

2017 Gulf District Rose of the Year. Grows 5' to 8' tall. Tea rose.

E10 Rose, Peggy Martin Peggy Martin, also known as the ‘Hurricane Katrina rose,’ is a vigorous climber that can

easily reach 15 plus feet. It bears clusters of pink shaded flowers that occur from spring

through fall. Promoted as thornless, we find this rose does have prickles on the backs of

the leaves. If you are a novice rose grower or afraid you won’t be successful with roses,

plant this rose. Repeat blooming, medium-pink found rambling climber.

E11 Rose, Red Cascade Introduced in 1976. Classified as a miniature rose because each deep red rose, though it

contains many petals, is only about 1" in diameter. Attracts attention with its fine-leafed

foliage. Blooms continually from Spring through Frost. Grows 12' to 18' .

F1 Salvia, Heatwave Blaze Evergreen shrub that blooms masses of of dark red bloom from spring to fall. Compact

and rounded growth habit. Drought tolerant and water wise. Likes full sun. Grows to 2.5'

tall and 3' wide. Aromatic.

F2 Serissa, Kowloon Evergreen shrub that grows to 2' to 3'. Grows best in light shade. Blooms tiny, star-

shaped flowers in spring and fall. Leaves are leathery, ovate and green with white

margins.

F3 Shimp Plant, Fruit Cocktail A charming hummingbird attractor! As easy to grow as other Shrimp Plant selections,

‘Fruit Cocktail’ offers a constant display of golden-lime colored bracts accented by bright

red flowers. Forms a 2’- 3’ mound of lush foliage. Root hardy. Sun or part shade.

Moist, well drained soil. Hummingbirds!

F4, F5 Shrimp Plant Variegated Native to Mexico, this wonderful hummingbird attractor forms a 3’ mound of soft, apple-

green leaves with subtle variegation. Produces 3” spikes of overlapping plum-red bracts

with bright red and cream flowers. These spikes eventually lengthen to 6”- 7” and

resemble large red shrimp. This is the MOST floriferous of the shrimp plants. Responds

well to pruning, is root hardy, grows in sun or light shade, and moist, well-drained soil.

Hummingbirds!

G14 Silverbell, Two-Wing Also known as Snowdrop Tree, the two-wing silverbell can be found growing as an

understory tree on stream banks in Southeast Texas. Likes moist, acid soils.Grows to 30'

high and 25' wide. Blooms waxy white flowers in spring. Moderately heat tolerant and

high to medium water requirements. Deciduous.

G15 Skullcap, Pink This perennial loves heat and sun, drought tolerant and blooms for months on end. Great

for the waterwise garden. Tiny, pink, snapdragon-like flowers cover the neat, compact

mound of foliage. Grows 12” - 18” tall, 24” - 36” wide. Versatile and useful in rock

gardens or in containers.

F6 Spreading Plum Yew A handsome low growing shade evergreen that thrives in heat and humidity and is

extremely deer resistant! Cephalotaxus has glossy, deep green needles borne on slightly

arching branches. Its texture & attractive low spreading habit makes it ideal for along

shaded walkways, around patios, or as part of a foundation planting. Slow growing,

tolerates a wide range of soils, needs very little maintenance, and responds well to pruning

when needed. Matures at about 3’ tall & 4’-5’ wide.

F7 Thryallis Flowering shrub with narrow bluish-green foliage; covered with clusters of small bright

yellow flowers nearly year round! It’s evergreen in mild winters or temperate areas.

Relatively salt & drought tolerant for coastal areas. Can also be used as a hedging.

Averages 3’- 6’ tall. Sun.

F8 Vitex, Blue Diddly Dwarf This new Proven Winner deciduous shrub/small tree grows from 36" to 72" in height.

Full sun. Blooms on new wood in summer. Flowers are lavender blue spikes. Deer and

drought resistant.

F9 Yarrow, Old Rose Pink Very delicate fern-like foliage and is useful in flower arrangements, either fresh or dried.

Blooms spring-fall. 18 inches tall. Sun. Low to average water needs. Well-drained soil.

Attracts butterflies and bees!

F10 Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Shrub that grows from 3' to 8' tall and 4' to 6' wide. Blooms open up purple, turn light

violet and then white in three days. Biggest bloom in spring with continued blooming

through summer. Flowers are fragrant. Part shade to part sun, regular watering.

HERBS

LOCATION COMMON NAME DESCRIPTION

H1 Basil, African Blue (Ocimum basilicum ‘Genovese’) This flat-leafed Italian basil has a sweet, spicy taste;

commonly used for making pesto. Moist, well-drained soil. 30”x18”. Full sun.

Annual/tender perennial. Summer herb.

H2 Basil, Boxwood (Ocimum basilicum Boxwood’) This small-leafed basil originated in France and is used in

making pesto. This warm-season annual likes full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Summer herb.

H3 Basil, Genovese (Ocimum basilicum ‘Genovese’) This flat-leafed Italian basil has a sweet, spicy taste;

commonly used for making pesto. Moist, well-drained soil. 30”x18”. Full sun. An-

nual/tender perennial. Summer herb.

H4 Basil, Lemon (Ocimum basilicum var.citriodorum) This basil has the flavor of citrus. This annual herb

likes moist, well-drained soils. Full sun. Summer herb.

H5 Basil, Pesto Perpetuo (Ocimum x citriodorum 'Pesto Perpetuo') Tri-color foliage is striking on this sweet tasting

herb. A great herb for kitchen gardens. Can be used in making pesto. Moist, well-

drained soil. Full sun. 18"x30". Summer herb.

H6 Basil, Red Rubin (Ocimum basilicum 'Purpurascens') This basil has unusal reddish-purple leaves. This

basil is strongly flavored and is good in salads and garnishes. This annual herb likes

moist, well-drained soil. Full sun. 12"x10" Summer herb.

H7 Basil, Siam Queen (Ocimum basilicum 'Siam Queen') The 1997 AAS winner. This basil has extra large

leaves and tight clusters of deep purple flowers. This strongly flavored basil is similar to

licorice. Grows to 2.5'x3'. Likes moist, well-drained soil. Full sun. Summer herb.

H8 Basil, Sweet (Ocimum basilicum) This basil is the key ingredient for pesto. Likes moist, well-drained

soil. 30"x18" Full sun. Summer herb.

H9 Basil, Valentino (Ocimum basilicum 'Valentino') Tasty, fragrant, large-leafed basil. Perfect to added to

dressings/sauces. 15"x10". This annual herb likes moist, well-drained soil. Full sun.

Summer herb.

H10 Chamomile, Roman (Chamaemelum nobilis) Perennial creeping groundcover is found in dry fields. Grows to

4"to8"x6"to12". Full sun.

H11 Chives, Garlic (Allium tuberosum)

An upright, grassy plant topped with globe-shaped white flowers on tall stems in spring or

early summer. Mild garlic flavor is good fresh or dried in soup, salads or butters. 18”x12”.

Full sun to partial shade. Hardy perennial

H12 Chives, Onion (Allium schoenoprasum)An upright, grassy plant topped with beautiful pinkish-purple

globe- shaped flowers in spring or early summer. Delicate onion flavor enhances soup,

salads or butters. 18”x12”. Full sun to partial shade. Hardy perennial.

H13 Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)

Cilantro refers to the leaves, and coriander to its seeds. Cut and use the pungent leaves in

salads or meat dishes. Widely used in Mexican, Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. May also be

used to draw beneficial insects and repel harmful ones. Full sun, afternoon shade.

24”x24”. Cool weather annual.

H14 Dill, Bouquet (Anethum graveolens ‘Bouquet’) Large clusters of yellow flowers attract beneficial

insects, and the whole plant is food for some types of butterflies. Dill is a familiar and

favorite addition to many dishes. Grows best in spring or fall. Plant at intervals if you

want dill all summer. Will re-seed. Easy to grow with beautiful ferny growth. Well-

drained soil. 3’x 2’. Full sun. Cool weather annual.

H15 Echinacea (Echinacea) Also known as coneflowers, this perennial herb is native to Eastern and

Central North America. Drought tolerant. Likes full sun, well-drained soils. Flowers will

attract pollinators (bees and butterflies).

H16 Fennel, Green (Foeniculum vulgare)

Looks like dill but the stems are solid and the plant smells like licorice. Clusters of

yellow, umbrella shaped flowers adorn this plant. It can reach 4’x 2’. Full sun, partial

shade. Perennial.

H17 Lavender, Goodwin Creek (Lavandula hetero- phylla)

This lavender is said to tolerate more water than most lavenders. It has silver-gray foliage

and dark blue flowers. Well-drained soil. 2’-3’ tall. Full sun. Evergreen perennial.

H18 Lavender, Provence (Lavandula intermedia) Powerfully fragrant foliage and mauve pink flowers provide a

treat for the senses. Great butterfly attractor, making this a perfect selection for paths,

patios and doorside containers. Prefers sandy, well-drained soil. 24”x18”. Full sun.

Annual or very tender perennial.

H19 Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Clumping, spreading plant with lemon-flavored and scented leaves. Used for tea, cold

drinks, fruit salads, and fish. Forms tiny white flowers around base and upper leaves.

12”x24”. Full sun to partial shade. Perennial.

H20 Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon) This tropical, perennial herb has a strong citrus flavor and scent.

Commonly used in Asian cooking. Clump can grow to 3'to5' tall and wide. Likes full sun

and moist, well-drained soil.

H21 Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum x majoricum) This delicate herb has a flavor like a mild oregano. Tastes great

in sauces, soups, stuffings and seasoning meat. This is a fast growing and tender

perennial. Likes full sun, well-drained soil. Grows to 24"x18".

H22 Mexican Mint Marigold (Tagetes lucida)

Leaves have a pleasant anise-like aroma. Flowers are borne on top of plant in fall. They

are bright golden yellow. Sometimes called Texas tarragon, it is used in recipes that call

for tarragon. 3’ spread. Full sun. Moist, well-drained soil. Perennial.

H23 Mint, Corsican (Mentha requienii) This tiny, creeping mint can be used to grow between stepping stones.

Likes moist soil and light shade. Grows to 6"and spreads. Pink blooms in mid summer.

H24 Mint, Mojito (Mentha x villosa)

The authentic mint native to Cuba used for Mojitos, it has an agreeably mild, warm flavor.

18-24” tall. Sun to part shade. Aromatic; plant away from other herbs (mint will take over

space and taint the flavor of other herbs). Perennial.

H25 Mint, Peppermint, Chocolate (Mentha x piperita 'Chocolate') This perennial herb prefers part to full sun and moist soil.

Grows to 24" tall and wide. Aromatic; plant away from other herbs (mint will take over

space and taint the flavor of other herbs).

H26 Mint, Spearmint, Kentucy Colonel(Mentha cordifolia) This variety of mint is excellent for mint juleps. Likes full to part sun

and moist, but well-drained soil. Grows to 24" x 24". Highly aromatic; plant away from

other herbs (mint will take over space and taint the flavor of other herbs). Perennial.

H27 Oregano, Greek (Origanum vulgare hirtum) The true Greek Oregano with flavor so intense its fresh, small

leaves tingle your tongue. So many foods are seasoned with this herb, it would be

impossible to list. Like all culinary oreganos, it has white flowers. Well-drained soil. 12-

18” tall. Full sun. Perennial.

H28 Oregano, Italian (Origanum vulgare) This perennial herb is the key to flavoring Italian dishes. Likes full to

part sun and well-drained soil. Grows to 36"x24".

H29 Oregano, Kirigami (Origanum x hybrida) This ornamental oregano grows in a mounding habit to 10"x14".

Flowers are drooping/rose colored. This herb makes an excellent hanging basket or patio

plant. Likes full sun and well-drained soil.

H30 Parsley, Italian Flat (Petroselinum crispum ‘Nea- politanum‘)

Large plant with stiff, upright stems good for bunching. Large quantity of flat, glossy dark

green leaves have a strong parsley flavor more pungent than curled types. More like a

vegetable. Preferred for most Italian dishes. Moist, well-drained soil. 2’ tall. Full Sun.

Biennial.

H31 Parsley, Triple Curled (Petroselinum hortensis) This is a popular variety of parsley that is easy to grow. Often

used as a garnish. Likes full sun and well-drained soils. Biennial.

H32 Rosemary, Arp (Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Arp’) Discovered in Arp, Texas by Madalene Hill, this cold-

hardy and upright rosemary probably has the best flavor for cooking. Well adapted to the

Texas climate. Displays bluish-white flowers. Grows best in light, well-drained soil.

Water thoroughly when soil is dry. Hardy to 18 degrees. 4’x3’. Perennial.

H33 Rosemary, BBQ (Rosmarinus officinalis 'Barbeque') This variety of rosemary is especially good for

cooking. Fast growing and upright in habit. Likes full sun and well-drained soils.

Perennial.grows 4'to6' x 2'to3'.

H34 Rosemary, Rex (Rosmarinus officinalis 'Rex') Use fresh or dried in cooking. Very well-suited to growing

in containers. Likes full sun, well-drained soils. Grows 36"x24". Perennial.

H35 Rosemary, Trailing (Rosmarinus officinalis pros- tratus)

A low-growing rosemary used as a ground cover or spilling over the edges of containers.

Long branches twist, curl and recurve and will root if left touching the ground. Dark blue

flowers bloom almost all year on old wood. Prune after blooming. Attractive to bees and

butterflies. 12”x36” or more. Well-drained soil. Full sun. Perennial.

H36 Rosemary, Tuscan Blue (Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Tuscan Blue’)

This upright rosemary with beautiful blue flowers is suitable as an ornamental bush or

hedge. Fresh, dried, or frozen, rosemary can be used with pork, veal, stews, herbal butters,

vinegars, and jams. Unique, sweet pinewood scent in leaves, flowers and oil is valuable in

perfumes, toiletries and sachets. Very drought resistant. Well-drained soil. 4’–6’ tall. Full

sun. Perennial.

H37 Sage, Berggarten (Salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’) This pleasantly mounded, compact sage has large, oval

downy gray leaves with a superb fragrance that are easy to harvest. The plant develops a

purplish cast in full sun. The flavor is just as good as the narrow pointed leaves of Garden

Sage. Trim often by taking three or four inches of new growth, but avoid late fall pruning.

2’ tall. Sun. Perennial.

H38 Sage, Culinary (Salvia officinalis) A fantastic culinary herb for any kitchen garden. Used commonly in

fish, pork, poultry, and vegetable dishes. Likes full sun and well-drained soil. Grows to

3' tall. Perennial.

H39 Salad Burnet (Poterium sanguisorba)

A dainty rosette clump with arching stems and small round red flowers. It has small round-

toothed blue green leaves that taste like cucumbers. Use in salads, vinegars, butters, and

other dishes. Full sun, afternoon shade. 12”x15”. Perennial.

H40 Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)

Can be used to make a very sweet sugar substitute. In the fall, its white blooms attract

butterflies. Well draining soil. 2-3’ tall. Full sun to part shade. Tender perennial.

H41 Thyme, Creeping Red (Thymus praecox 'Coccineus') This perennial herb groundcover is a great choice for filling

in between pavestones. Very fragrant. Blooms in summer. Likes part to full sun and well-

drained soils. Grows 3"to6" tall and 12"to18" wide. Perennial.

H42 Thyme, English (Thymus vulgaris) The basic thyme. Aromatic leaves with white flowers in summer. Plant

in pots or between stepping stones in walkway. Hardy and drought tolerant. 6”-12” tall.

Well-drained soil. Full sun. Perennial.

H43 Thyme, Lemon (Thymus citriodorus) This perennial ground cover herb smells and tastes like lemon.

Grows to a height of 6" to 8". Likes full sun and well-drained soils.

H44 Thyme, Mother of Thyme (Thymus pulegioides)

This low growing creeping thyme is excellent for planting between stepping-stones or as a

groundcover in a small area. It does need at least a half-day of sun. It has lavender flowers

in spring and early summer. Use the fresh or dried leaves in soup, sauces, bread, and with

carrots, beets, peas, beef, chicken, eggs, and fish. Well-drained soil. 3”x12”. Full sun,

afternoon shade. Perennial.

H45 Thyme, Pink Chintz (Thymus 'Pink Chintz') This perennial groundcover herb is great for use between stepping

stones. Grows to 1" tall and spreads 18". Likes part to full sun and well-drained soil.

Pink blooms in early spring.

PEPPERS

LOCATION COMMON NAME DESCRIPTION

I1 Bell, Big Bertha Sweet bell, 70 days, Hybrid. These extra large, mostly 4 lobed peppers are excellent fresh

or cooked. The 7" long by 3 1/2" across size makes them perfect for stuffing. Will turn

red if left on the plant. Resists Tobacco Mosaic virus. Upright plants are 2ft. or a little

larger.

I2 Bell, Cajun Sweet and spicy pepper, 60 days. Small peppers ripen from lime green to orange to red

and get hotter as they ripen. Each pepper is 2" to 3" long with 3-4 lobes. 100 to 1,000

scoville units.

I3 Bell, California Wonder Sweet bell, 75 days, Heirloom. The standard of the sweet bells since 1928. Deep green to

red, thick-walled, glossy; medium sized fruits - 4"x4" and 3-4 lobed, smooth and blocky.

High yields on 28" plants. Tobacco Mosaic resistant.

I4 Bell, Fajita Large, early maturing "hot" bell. Low pungency. Great raw or cooked. High yield on

compact plant. Well-shaped, 4-lobed.

I5 Bell, Golden California Wonder Sweet bell, 75 days, Heirloom. Bright green peppers mature to a golden yellow. Sturdy

plants produce blocky 5" x 4" peppers. Mild, sweet flavor.

I6 Bell, Golden Summer Sweet bell, 70 days, Hybrid. Best golden pepper for superior quality and production.

Fruits are mild and sweet; they start out lime green then turn a sunny gold at maturity.

I7 Bell, Red Beauty 70 days. Very sweet. 4 lobed. Red at maturity. Great for stuffing, salads, and cooking.

Good yields. Disease resistant.

I8 Hot, Big Boss Man 70-75 days. Hybrid ancho/poblano pepper. Peppers are large - 7" x 3". 1500-4000

Scoville Units. Resists Tobacco Mosaic Virus.

I9 Hot, Bishop's Crown 90 days. Hot peppers are 1.5" x 3" peppers that are three-sided. This variety is from

Barbados. 15,000 Scoville Units.

I10 Hot, Cayenne Long Red Slim Very hot, 75 days, Heirloom.  Two foot tall plants are vigorous, productive and

dependable.  Fruits are 6" by 3/4", wrinkled, tapered and slightly curved. Popular for

using as a spice and drying - they look decorative hanging to dry. Scoville units 10,000 -

25,000

I11 Hot, Five Color Chinese 85 days. These peppers are extremely hot - 30,000 Scoville Units. Typically grown as

ornamental specimens. Peppers range in color from purple to cream to pale yellow to

orange and finally red when ripe.

I12 Hot, Habanero Very hot, 100 days, Hybrid. A close relative of the Scotch Bonnet. This pepper has a

delicious, pungent, smoky quality along with searing heat. Use in sauces and salsa - if you

dare! Scoville units 350,000 - 580,000

I13 Hot, Holy Mole Mildly spicy, 85 days. Peppers are bright green at early maturity then darken to

chocolate brown. Distinctive taste, but not overly spicy, often used in Mexican mole

sauce. Sturdy plants can reach 3 feet tall, peppers are 7” or more. Mature peppers can be

dried and ground.

I14 Hot, Jalapeno 72 days. Medium hot peppers commonly used in cooking. Large, 3" peppers with thick

walls. 2,500 to 5,000 Scoville Units.

I15 Hot, Jalapeno, Fooled You 65 days. These jalapenos are perfect for mid sauces and salsas. Peppers are large and

thick-walled and will mature to red on the plant. Has a similar flavor to Jalapeno, but 0

Scoville Units. No heat at all.

I16 Hot, Jalapeno, Gigantica Gigantea (note spelling change): Moderately hot. 5" fruits. Eat fresh, grill, salsa. Large

size, thick walls. Ideal for stuffing. 68 days.

I17 Hot, Jalapeno, TAM Mild hot, 75 days, Hybrid.  Milder than Jalapeno M, this is perfect for those wanting a

little less heat.  Semi compact plants, these cylindrical peppers are medium green then red

at full maturity.  Perfect for stuffing or dried for chili powder. Excellent yields, disease

resistant. Developed by Texas A&M University. Scoville units 1,000.

I18 Hot, Mad Hatter 65-75 days. These hat-shaped peppers are mild; 500 Scoville Units. Peppers grow to 3.5"

x 2.5". Great for eating fresh, pickled or stuffed.

I19 Hot, Poblano/Ancho Mild hot, 65 days, Heirloom. Called Ancho when dried, this versatile pepper is great for

salsa, grilling, stir fries and making chili powder. Sweet, spicy taste. Scoville units 1000 -

2000

I20 Hot, Serrano Typically eaten raw and have a bright and biting flavor that is notably hotter than the

jalapeño pepper. They are commonly used in making pico de gallo and salsa. They are

particularly fleshy compared to others, making it ideal for such dishes. It is one of the

most-used chili peppers in Mexican cuisine. Scoville units 10,000 - 25,000.

I21 Hot, Tabasco Hot, 90 days, Heirloom. Famous pepper that is the main ingredient in Tabasco Pepper

Sauce. Plants are up to 2-3' tall and covered with fruits that ripen from green to orange

then red. Scoville units 30,000-50,000

I22 Sweet, Banana Sweet non-bell, 70 days, Heirloom. A popular non-bell sweet peppers - excellent fresh,

pickled or cooked! Thick-walled fruits with sweet, mild, waxy flesh are prolifically

produced on 20" plants. Fruits start out a pale green, ripening to yellow, then red. They get

sweeter as they ripen.

I23 Sweet, Cubanelle Sweet, 75 days, Heirloom. Thin walled, long, tapered pepper with lots of flavor. Great

for pickling and roasting or frying. Will turn red if left to mature longer.

I24 Sweet, Giant Marconi An Italian sweet pepper,62 days, lives up to its name, producing large, 8-inch-long fruits

packed with sweet, smoky flavor. Peak flavor is when peppers color to a rich, bright red.

The flavor is wonderful raw, but is richer when grilled or roasted. A 2001 All-America

Selections Winner, this is a strong producer, flowering and forming peppers through

summer heat and humidity and right up until frost.

I25 Sweet, Gypsy Sweet, 65 days, Hybrid. All America Selections winner is a very prolific frying pepper

that is also great in salads. Tapered fruits are 4 ½” long by 2 ½ “ wide, mature from

yellow to orange to red.

A8 Various Other Trial Plants

Harris County Master Gardeners Association

Genoa Friendship Gardens

Spring 2019 Perennial, Pepper, and Herb Sale

Campbell Hall, Pasadena Fair Grounds

Row A - Trial Grasses

Tables H - Herbs

Row B - Perennials

Row C - Perennials

Row D - Perennials

Row E - Perennials

Tables I - Peppers

and Tomatoes

Row F - Perennials

Row G - Native Plants

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