by Happy Gardener | Oct 9, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, hummingbirds, Pollinator Perennials, Pollinators, Texas Perennials
If you’re looking for a resilient, colorful, and pollinator-friendly plant for your San Antonio landscape, Giant Mexican Turk’s Cap (Malvaviscus penduliflorus) deserves a top spot on your list. This Mexico native perennial adds a burst of red beauty to any garden...
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...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 2, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Native Perennials, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Texas Perennials
Is sunshine yellow your color? If so, you might want to take a look at an under-utilized, low-growing perennial that also loves the sunshine and can take the heat of our San Antonio, Texas summers. I’m talking about Calylophus. Other names you may have heard...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 5, 2024 | Annuals & Perennials, Native Perennials, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Texas Perennials
Incorporating easy, low-maintenance groundcovers or low-lying perennials into your landscape can be a game-changer when it comes to conserving water and reducing upkeep. When they are native Texas plants, you also increase your shot at success! Whether you are looking...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 7, 2024 | Annuals & Perennials, Native Perennials, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Texas Perennials
The Blackfoot Daisy, scientifically known as Melampodium leucanthum, is a charming perennial that thrives in the Texas landscape. This native plant is celebrated for its delicate beauty and resilience, making it an excellent choice for gardeners in San Antonio and...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 4, 2023 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Native Perennials, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Texas Perennials
I spend plenty of time talking to you about Gregg’s Blue Mistflower in late summer to early fall. The fuzzy, baby-blue flowers it produces are a magnet to nectar-seeking Queen butterflies and Monarchs also drop in for a snack during their fall migration. But I would...
