December 2024 Plant of the Month
This month, we’re celebrating the resilient and versatile Ilex vomitoria, better known as Yaupon Holly and a true Texas treasure! Why we love it: – Winter Beauty: Yaupon holly’s bright red berries add a cheerful pop of color to the winter landscape, making it a seasonal favorite. – Wildlife Magnet: Those berries are a feast for birds and other wildlife, offering critical food in the colder months. – Year-Round Charm: Its evergreen leaves and compact form make it a standout in any native garden. Did you know? Yaupon holly is the only native North American plant known to produce caffeine. Its leaves can be brewed into a traditional tea that has been enjoyed for centuries! Plant yaupon holly to support local ecosystems and bring year-round beauty to your space.
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November 2024 Plant of the Month
This month, we’re celebrating Verbesina virginica, better known as Frostweed! With its delicate white blooms that attract butterflies and bees in the fall, Frostweed also showcases a winter wonder- beautiful “frost flowers” that form at its base during the first freeze, turning local landscapes into a magical winter scene.
Why we love it:
– Supports local pollinators and native wildlife
– Thrives in part shade and is drought-tolerant once established
– Adds a touch of nature’s magic to native gardens
Planting Frostweed means supporting native habitats and enjoying one of Texas’s best seasonal displays. Have you witnessed these frost flowers in action yet?
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October 2024 Plant of the Month
Say hello to Frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora), October’s featured native plant! This low-growing perennial is more than just a ground cover- it’s a pollinator powerhouse! With its tiny white flowers, Frogfruit attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects, making it a must-have for any Texas garden. Plus, it’s drought-tolerant and thrives in a variety of soils. So whether you’re looking to fill bare spots or create a lush, pollinator-friendly landscape, Frogfruit is the perfect addition to your native garden.
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September 2024 Plant of the Month
This month, say hello to Blue Mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum), a beautiful, low-maintenance native plant that adds a subtle pop of color with its soft, lavender-blue blooms. It will attract ALL of the butterflies to your yard and thrives best in partly sunny spots. It blooms July-November, can be grown in containers, and is a great choice for sustainable gardening. Click on the plant image below for more information.
