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- Cenizo (Texas Sage) – A Beautiful Native Evergreen Shrub!
Cenizo (Leucophyllum frutescens), also known as Texas Sage, is an awesome evergreen Texas native plant to add to your garden. Its gray-green leaves add beauty throughout the year, while it is periodically has displays of prolific purple blooms after a rain, giving it the nickname “Barometer Bush”. - Top 7 Texas Native Ground CoversThere are several great native Texas ground covers, and each deserves a spot in your garden. These low-growing plants are often overlooked but they can provide beautiful interest, an additional dose of color, a natural weed barrier, and soil erosion control.
- Snake Herb: A Cool Native Texas Ground CoverDon’t be turned off by its name: Snake Herb (Dyschoriste linearis). This beautiful Texas native ground cover won’t give you any snake bites! Just lovely petite purple flowers that attract butterflies. This perennial native ground cover is relatively fast-growing. Add it to a sunny area of your garden with well-drained soil for best results!
Find Native Plants Near You
Want to know more about the native plants in your area? Check out these native plant lists and resources for each state: