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Hardy hibiscus Hardy hibiscus forms showstopping 8- to 12-inch-diameter flowers on plants 3-6 feet tall. The blooms appear in shades of red, white, salmon, or pink. Although it grows best in moist soil, it tolerates drought well. Here it teams with oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia and yew (Taxus spp.). Name: Hibiscus moscheutos Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist well-drained soil Size: 3-8 feet tall; 3-5 feet wide Zones: 5-10
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Rose of Sharon Rose of Sharon is a member of the hibiscus family. Like other types of hibiscus, it appreciates moist soil but tolerates drought. In midsummer to early autumn, it is covered with tropical-looking blooms in pink, lavender, or white, often with deep red centers. Name: Hibiscus syriacus Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: 6-10 feet tall and 6 feet wide Zones: 5-9
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Butterfly Weed There's a lot to love about this prairie plant. It's pest, disease, and drought resistant. Plus, it attracts scores of butterflies (including monarchs, whose caterpillars will happily eat the leaves). Its electric-orange flowers sing in the summer garden.
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Even in the drought of Texas gardens/landscapes can be beautiful and cool looking!
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Black Knight Canna, Canna, Canna Lily General Description The lovely canna ‘Black Knight’ boasts large showy lily-like flowers of crimson that contrast nicely with its burgundy tinted gray-green leaves. The blooms appear atop strong upright stems that stand above the foliage. Cannas are easy-to-grow large tropical to sub-tropical herbaceous plants. Most species originate from tropical America, but almost all cultivated varieties are hybrids. Where hardy, they are grown as perennials and in colder regions they are commonly grown as vigorous tender perennials. Canna is amazingly adaptable. Plants prefer full sun and rich moist to wet soil but can be surprisingly drought tolerant if faced with a bout of dry weather. The thick fleshy rhizomes of cannas transplant and divide easily. In temperate zones, they may be dug and brought into a cool, dry garage or basement to over winter and then planted again in spring after the last frost date. Plant in containers, waterside gardens or in any bed or border. Because cannas dwell in both wet soil and dry, they are perfect for water garden edges, though they can't tolerate deep standing water.
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Bridalwreath Spirea Bridalwreath spirea makes an elegant border and is widely adaptable, deer proof, drought tolerant, and easy to grow. An arching abundance of white flower clusters in mid-spring give the shrub a romantic air. Name: Spiraea vanhouttei Growing Conditions: Full sun with well-drained soil Size: To 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide Zones: 4-8
YARROW 'RED VELVET' Red Velvet Yarrow is a late spring to early summer bloomer with deep, wine red, non-fading, four inch flowerheads. Will reach 30 to 36 inches in height. An easy to grow perennial, it is deer resistant and drought tolerant. Thrives in well drained soil. Height: 30-36 Inches Spread: 18-24 Inches Hardiness Zone: 4-9
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Drought tolerant plant material, stone border and cedar staves
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