This Texas native has turned out to be one that has climbed to the top of my favorite list for foliage color, blooms and staying power.
I have it planted in front of my white, trailing lantana.
The foliage is gray-green and ...
the blooms are coral/red.
It is a tidy, little plant that only reaches 1-1.5' in height with a 2-3' spread. It likes the sun/part shade. With our mild winter, it has stayed looking pretty all year.
Oh, another plus is that it attracts hummingbirds. As you can tell, I am a fan.
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| Texas Betony Stachys coccinea |
It survived and flourished magnificently through our drought last summer.
I have it planted in front of my white, trailing lantana.
The foliage is gray-green and ...
the blooms are coral/red.
It is a tidy, little plant that only reaches 1-1.5' in height with a 2-3' spread. It likes the sun/part shade. With our mild winter, it has stayed looking pretty all year.
Oh, another plus is that it attracts hummingbirds. As you can tell, I am a fan.
There's no place like Austin, Texas! In this gardening blog, I have tried to focus mainly on native and adapted plants for Central Texas! I think it is the true secret to a successful garden in this great state!
13 comments:
I'm so getting this plant:) Love anything that survives a drought and attracts the hummers.
Hi, Steph ~ You'll love it. I was just at Barton Springs Nursery today. I definitely have the "fever" to buy new plants!!
Wow, glad to see this post! I just planted Texas Betony here in my San Antonio garden. I knew it would be a good plant, but it's great to have confirmation. Can't wait to see it take off.
Hi, Shirley ~ Oh, good. I planted mine last spring and it has really taken off. Thanks for your comment.
It would be hard to not like a plant with so many virtues!
Hi, Scott ~ very true! What's not to like?
I'm glad to see your post on these plants. I bought 3 at Barton Springs Nursery a few weeks back. I haven't planted them yet. I'm still debating on where to plant them. Do they seem to like a more sunnier exposure or a more partial shade situation?
I grew this one year and it was fabulous but it didn't make it through the winter. I don't think the drainage was sharp enough. But I did love it! Maybe I'll grow it again...! Still praying for your dad. :o)
Hi, Ally ~ Mine get a lot of sun and hardly any shade in the evening.
Casa Mariposa ~ We have hardly had a winter. Maybe a couple of freezing nights.
You are so kind, thank you!!
I wonder if it would be a perennial in zone 7b/8a?
Hi, Karin ~ I think it would be...hardiness zone is 6-9.
I planted one last year. The deer ate it down to the ground.
I'm thinking of trying again...inside the fence.
It looks like a good one.
Hi, Linda ~ It has got to be frustrating to say the least with deer.
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