by Happy Gardener | Oct 28, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Annuals, Summer Garden
Looking for a plant that’s a little quirky, full of personality, and a favorite among pollinators? Meet Batface Cuphea (Cuphea llavea). With flowers that look like adorable, tiny bat faces, this unique perennial is sure to turn heads in your garden! Native to...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 2, 2026 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Xeriscape Solutions
For many people, the word xeriscape brings to mind a yard filled with cactus, rocks, and gravel. While cactus certainly has its place in water-wise landscapes, that’s only a small part of what xeriscaping can be. Here in San Antonio, some of the most beautiful...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 13, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden
If you’re looking to add height, movement, and brilliant fall color to your landscape, forsythia sage (Salvia madrensis) is a unique and great choice for San Antonio and surrounding areas. Known for its tall, architectural form and soft, vibrant, yellow flower spikes,...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 9, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Native Perennials, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers
As summer fades and most blooms begin to tire, Texas Fall Aster bursts into color, transforming landscapes with clouds of violet-lavender flowers. This tough, Texas-native perennial is a pollinator magnet, a drought-tolerant Texas SuperStar®, and a must-have for every...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 15, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
As the long, hot San Antonio summer begins to ease, fall offers a golden opportunity for gardeners. One of the most cheerful and useful plants you can plant in autumn is the marigold. Planting fall marigolds in San Antonio isn’t just about color—it’s about timing,...
by Happy Gardener | Sep 15, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Texas Perennials
If you’re looking for a show-stopping plant that thrives in San Antonio’s hot, dry climate, growing Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha) should be at the top of your list. This striking perennial brings waves of purple-and-white or purple-and-lavender blooms to your...
