If you're looking to enhance the beauty of your landscape and find a plant that can withstand the Texas heat, consider the stunning array of Texas native plants. Why native? These plants are the very essence of our ecosystem. When you incorporate them into your landscape, they not only attract birds and pollinators, but also add a unique, natural charm.
What is a native plant?
A native plant grows in a given region through non-human interaction or a plant defined by nature itself (quote by Douglas Tallany)
Ten Reasons to Use Native Plants
Reduced water usage
Fewer disease problems that require expensive chemical treatments
Sustains native insect populations
Survives challenging hot summers because of their extensive root system
Needs less fertilizer and fewer soil amendments
Save time
Less maintenance requirements
Smaller area to mow, improve health
Less exposure to pollution from gasoline-powered equipment
Less danger from pesticides for you, your family, and your pets
What to Buy?
Here are four North Texas natives that you might like:
Wine Cup
Turks Cap
Texas Lantana
Blue Mist
For more Texas native plants visit https://lawnlove.com/blog/texas-native-plants/
Love the article on Native Gardening, just one small correction. The second picture is a Michigan Lily, not a Turks Cap.