Prized for its spectacular display of fragrant, bright yellow flowers, this well-mannered vine climbs beautifully on a trellis, arbor or over fences and walls without smothering surrounding trees and shrubs. It can grow up to 20 feet or more when grown as a vine. It can also be grown as a ground cover, maintained with a yearly cutting in late spring after flowering to 3 feet or less.
The Regina iris is a wide leafed variety with strong upright blades that can reach 3 feet to 4 feet in height. Blooming from February through the summer, each bloom is 3 to 4 inches wide and several blooms will appear on each plant. The Regina iris does best in full sun to partial shade and is slightly drought tolerant, as well as salt tolerant. Its fan shape and sharp leaf blades make it a striking plant on its own as well as in a flower bed area it makes a good background plant with smaller annuals or groundcovers in front of it. Grown here at Creekside Nursery in 3g container.
Commonly known as a Leopard Plant this perennial has large glossy heart-shaped leaves that resemble lily pads. They can reach a mature height of 3-4 feet and spread up to 2-3 feet wide. Beautiful yellow daisy-like flowers rise above the leaves on multi-branched stems from late summer thru fall and even winter in more temperate climates. They grow best in Zones 7-10 when planted in partial to full shade and require moist, but well-drained soil. Plant in large movable containers in cooler zones or in shady beds in warmer zones. The tops will die back when temperatures drop below 20 degrees but sprout back when spring temperatures stabilize.
Gaura ‘Passionate Rainbow’ is a compact, pink-flowered cultivar that is most noted for its variegated foliage. These are tough perennials that tolerate heat, humidity and some drought conditions. Once established they are the perfect plant for Texas gardens and beds! Deadheading is not necessary for continued blooming although you may want to trim back the dead stems in midsummer to encourage new blooms. Deer resistant, but highly attractive to butterflies, add these graceful spots of color to any landscape for blooms all summer long!
