Perennial and Native Page

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Salvia greggii is a herbaceous perennial native to a long, narrow area from southwest Texas, through the Chihuahuan Desert and into the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi, typically growing in rocky soils. Salvia greggii does well in full sun and forms a large bush that is usually not bothered by deer.

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Salvia leucantha, the Mexican bush sage, is a herbaceous perennial that is native to subtropical and tropical conifer forests in central and eastern Mexico. The flowers are usually white, emerging from colored bracts. Salvia leucantha forms a large bush that flowers throughout the spring to fall and attracts bees, butteftlys and hummingbirds. Deer will also not bother this Salvia.

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Caesalpinia pulcherrima is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, native to the tropics and subtropics of the Americas. Pride of Barbados is an evergreen shrub or small tree in frost free climates, a deciduous shrub in zone 9, and a returning perennial in zone 8. In the tropics it gets 15-20′ tall and its ungainly, wide spreading branches can cover about the same width.

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Bulbine frutescens is a species of flowering plant in the genus Bulbine, native to southern Africa.

Bulbine bulbosa, commonly known as bulbine lily, is a flowering plant in the genus Bulbine. It is endemic to Australia.

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Tulbaghia violacea, also known as society garlic, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae, indigenous to southern Africa, and reportedly naturalized in Tanzania and Mexico. Society garlic has flower a top stalks and will grow in low water and full sun areas. It is also deer resistant.

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Unfazed by heat, this showy Mediterranean native adds great texture and summer color to the landscape with minimal care. Unique whorls of butter-yellow flowers contrast with woolly, silver-grey leaves on a dense shrub-like form. Plant this sun-loving, water-wise perennial as a border accent or mass on a sunny slope for a dramatic effect.

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This plant grows in many-branched clumps that get up to four feet tall. It will spread in a garden and attracts butterflies and bees. It is also deer resistant and will add color to location. Blue mistflower is a perennial and easy to grow in a variety of conditions.

Isolepis cernua is in the sedge family (Cyperaceae) and is a variable evergreen species with a mop-like tuft of fine green stems. It is found in wet places, growing as a marginal water plant or in sandy or peaty areas near the sea in its native range of western and southern Europe, the British Isles, North Africa, the west coast of North America, Australia and New Zealand.

Lemon grass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family. Some species are commonly cultivated as culinary and medicinal herbs because of their scent, resembling that of lemons. They grow in a clump and can be used as insect repellent and also for cooking and in teas.

A member of the geranium family, citronella plant is said to repel mosquitoes and insects due to the smell and oil in its leaves. Citronella grows into a nice green bush and will cover and area up to 4 feet. They can be planted in a large pot and prefer to be on the dry side. They can over winter by being protected from frost or brought in for protection.

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Asclepias tuberosa, butterfly weed, is a species of milkweed native to eastern North America. It is commonly known as butterfly weed because of the butterflies that are attracted to the plant by its color and its copious production of nectar. It is also the larval food plant of the queen and monarch butterflies

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A fragrant thriller for your containers and landscape, ROCKIN’® Deep Purple Salvia. Standing 30-40 inches tall and 24-30 wide, the intense purple spikes create a great focal point for mixed containers and as a thriller in the garden. This continuous blooming Salvia is sterile ,which means more flowers. Planted in full sun to part shade locations you may enjoy the flutter of butterflies and hummingbirds checking out the blooms. Drought tolerant and deer resistant.

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A dark blue flowers on long arching stalks. Perennial, full sun, blooms from spring until frost. Very drought tolerant once established and likes well draining soil with weekly watering. Root perennial. A butterfly and hummingbird magnet! Hardy to zone 7 and grows to a height and width of 3 feet by 3 feet. Deer resistant.

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Cordyline australis ‘Red Sensation’ – This is a palm-like, sub-tropical tree that grows with an upright habit and with age will branch to produce several heads. This cultivar is a showy plant with dense clusters of arching long, broad leaves colored purplish red. Like the other colorful Cordyline australis cultivars this plant should grow to be a branched 10 to 20 foot tall by 5 to 10 foot wide evergreen tree and produces large panicles of small, sweet-scented flowers in late spring to summer. Best in full coastal sun to light shade – some shade protection necessary in hotter inland gardens. It is drought tolerant in coastal gardens but responds well to occasional to regular irrigation. Useful in dry gardens but also offers a tropical look. A great container plant. It can tolerate coastal conditions if protected from direct sea winds (Zone 2) . It is hardy to around 15° F.

New plant that adds a great accent to any flower bed or potted arrangement. Will tolerate part sun to full sun and once roots are established is drought tolerant. Grows about 18″ tall and wide. Tender perennial that needs winter protection from frost.

Xeric wildflower, native to the western Great Plains. This small shrub that grows 8 inches tall and 15 inches wide blooms most of the summer with bright yellow flowers. This plant is deer resistant and attracts butterflies and bees. Very low maintenance plant that tolerates extreme cold and likes to be on the dry side, perfect for xeroscape gardens.

This upright growing bush is perfect for a full sun to part sun location and is used to attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. It will take temperatures down to zone 8A (10 degrees F) and is a perennial. It will grow to around 20″-30″ tall and wide, but can be trimmed to make it bushier of maintain a desired height. Can be grown in the ground or as a container plant.

This plant thrives in heat, tolerates drought once established and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. A nice plant for a border or a pot. Is an evergreen above 25 Fahrenheit.

Rock rose makes an excellent choice for landscaping since it is able to survive the summer heat, its profusion of brilliant flowers adds a colorful touch to a dry landscape. Easily growing perennial that also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also deer resistant.
 

Russian sage is a herbaceous perennial bush that grows 2 – 4 ft tall and grows in a wide range of climates. Russian sage has a distinct smell to the leaves when crushed. It is highly deer resistant and its blooms attract bees and butterflies.

Mexican firebush, also called hummingbird plant, is a tropical shrub native in tropical climates around the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico, south Florida, parts of South and Central America and some Caribbean Islands. It likes full sun and the leaves will turn red with direct sunlight. A perennial in zones 8 – 11, it will come back from the roots every year. It also attracts pollinators.