![]() ![]() This flowering species does best in the morning sun and afternoon shade. Most species benefit from being pruned after the year’s first freeze. They thrive in full sun and are deer and rabbit-resistant and several types attract hummingbirds to your yard. The Cedar, Cherry (or Autumn), Jerusalem, Majestic, Mealy Blue, Mexican Bush, Big Red, Russian, San Luis and Tropical Sage varieties are extremely hardy and withstand the Texas heat with ease. You’ll want to cut this flower back by about a third in late winter. Rock rose blooms resemble those of the hibiscus and can be vulnerable to mildew when placed in the shade. This small native shrub attracts butterflies and rarely blooms after the spring months. Plumbagos attract butterflies and may need to be cut back to about six inches if you experience a hard freeze. Plumbagos do best in morning sun and afternoon shade and can also do well in part shade. This attractive flower, which has either sky blue or white blooms, has light green foliage. After the first hard freeze, cut back this species to six inches to encourage new spring growth. The firebrush turns a burgundy color during autumn and needs to be protected in case of severe winter weather. This plant’s distinctive tube-shaped orange-red flowers attract hummingbirds. You’ll want to lightly prune this plant during spring and summer to keep its shape compact. ![]() As the name suggests, blooms peak during fall months and the plant serves as a nectar source. This native plant with small, delicate purple flowers can tolerate both sun and part shade. The Coreopsis will produce more flowers if you prune the plant of spent blooms. The species is native to east and southeastern parts of Texas and attracts butterflies. The Lance-leaf Coreopsis has yellow, daisy-like blooms and does well in both sun and part shade. In late May, trim spent foliage from this species to keep it happy and healthy. Some hummingbirds flock to these flowers. Columbines often go dormant during the summer months, when water is scarce. These flowers prefer moist and well-drained soil and can tolerate part shade as well as sunny conditions. Some of the best choices for Texas yards are several types of columbine, Coreopsis, Fall aster, firebush, plumbago, rock rose, several sage varieties and the shrimp plant.īoth red and yellow Columbines do well in the Texas heat. Choosing the right flowers for your yard can make it look beautiful throughout the year, year after year. ![]() Many ornamental plants simply can’t survive in the hotter weather. Thankfully, there are many plant species which have adapted to our climate. The result, unfortunately, is often brown grass, dying shrubbery and wilting trees. To make things even harder for homeowners, local governments have enacted watering restrictions to conserve this precious resource, so you may only be able to turn on the sprinklers once a week during the summer months. Although many parts of the state have just emerged from one of the longest, most severe periods of drought in Texas history, the lack of consistent rainfall is a reality here in Texas for the long-term. When you live in an area as hot as Texas, you can expect prolonged periods of heat and drought. What types of plants should you have in your yard that will survive a Texas summer? Are there particular flowers and grasses that are drought and heat-resistant? What steps should you take to make sure these species last the entire season without withering away? Heat Tolerant Plants for Texas You’ve spent a lot of time, energy and money on your lawn and garden, though, so you don’t want your plants to suffer in the relentless Texas heat. When there are long stretches of warm weather, it can be harder to keep your yard looking nice, especially when there’s little or no rain for long stretches of time. With all the advantages of living in Texas, there is one undeniable fact–it can be very hot, especially during the summer. Enjoying time in the garden in the spring and fall and having flowers blooming all year round make Texas yards the envy of those living elsewhere. Living in Texas is wonderful most of the year. ![]()
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