Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Best flower's for Texas heat?

I recently moved into a new house and, oh my god, does it need a garden! I want to know what kind of flowers would do best in crazy Texas weather. Here recently, hot then freeze, hot for a while, then cold again. I'm not sure what flowers would be able to survive that much change. The spot were they will be is 50/50 on shade and sun. I love lily's and snapdragon's. Are those alright choices, or do I need to try to keep it more simple? Thanks, Kari

Best flower's for Texas heat?
Esperanza, I think that's how you spell it but it blooms quite a bit and its very pretty
Reply:Growing up in Las Vegas snapdragons should do real well.





Depending on your preferences Cannas/ Elephant Ears (bulb plants) will do very well in Texas.





Coleus if watered daily or so





Geraniums should do just fine.





Stay away from your pansies/ and mums with the exception of the early spring or fall (March/Sept.)
Reply:Wow! Pat yourself on the back for getting the chance to learn about gardening! There are so many resources! One way to beat the heat is so incorporate Xeroscatic gardening! You can learn more about this at www.highcountrygardens.com !!! This is my favorite catalog and even if you don't buy the plants it teaches you sooo much about Xeric plants.





The word Xeric just means low water! There are tons of BEAUTIFUL perennials out there that don't require a lot of water once established and you can have a lush and inviting yard that people will woo over! I have been practicing Xeric gardening for many years now, if you'd like me to send some pictures to you of my yard for ideas let me know! Start off with high country gardens though! They are so much help!





Plants for your needs:


Coreopsis


Mints (Peppermint, spearmint, chocolate mint!!)


Catnip


Guara (Whirling butterfly's)


Salvia


Lambs ear


Ornamental Garlic


Shasta Daisy


Herbs (they are beautiful when they flower and use full too!)


So many more! Too many to name!!!

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