Deer Attracting Plant Drought Tolerant Plant For Sale In Houston

* Source of the commercial pecan; a tall, straight-trunked tree, fastest growing of the hickories; likes deep, rich soil; native to central midwest south to Mexico In the wild, trees grow best in areas where summer temperatures average 24 - 30°c and...

* Ratibida columnifera , commonly known as Upright Prairie Coneflower or Mexican Hat , is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae , that is native to much of North America .

It grows slowly, requiring about ten years to reach 1.2 metres (4 ft) in height but can grow much faster. * Dracaena draco, the Canary Islands dragon tree or drago, is a subtropical tree-like plant in the genus Dracaena, native to the Canary Islands,...

* Ligustrum vulgare ( Wild Privet , also sometimes known as Common Privet or European Privet ), is a species of Ligustrum native to central and southern Europe , north Africa and southwestern Asia , from southern England and southwestern Sweden south...

A decoction of the roots has been used in the treatment of kidney complaints and TB. * The bark is cathartic, febrifuge and tonic. * Habitat and Range: sandy, gravelly, or rocky slopes, often growing in areas underlain by limestone bedrock.

* It grows to a height of 3 metres and has whorls of striking lipped flowers, that are most commonly orange, but can vary to red, white, and purple. It can also be found growing abundantly in much of Latin America and the West Indies.

Grandiflorum was designated the provincial emblem of Ontario in 1937 (Flora Emblem Act). * The erect, odorless flowers are large, especially compared to other species of Trillium , with 4 to 7 cm (1.5 to 2.7 in) long petals , depending on age and vigor.

* Its previous scientific name was Quercus texana which is now the scientific name for Nuttall's Oak and thus has led to much confusion when referencing this Oak. * Quercus buckleyi , commonly known as Texas Red Oak or Buckley's oak , is a species of...

* The Tecate cypress is the only plant on which the rare Thorne's Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus thornei) lays its eggs. It grows at elevations of 450–1,500 metres (1,480–4,920 ft).

Besides mescaline, it also contains varying phenethylamines and other substances in minimal proportions * Today it is still used by Curanderos (medicine men) of northern Peru. * Peruvian Torch ( Trichocereus peruvianus ) is found high in the Andean mountain...

* The Interior Live Oak is classified in the red oak section (Quercus sect. It also occurs south into northern Baja California in Mexico . * The Interior Live Oak ( Quercus wislizeni ) is an evergeen oak , highly variable and often shrubby, found in areas...

* The Interior Live Oak is classified in the red oak section (Quercus sect. It also occurs south into northern Baja California in Mexico . * The Interior Live Oak ( Quercus wislizeni ) is an evergeen oak , highly variable and often shrubby, found in areas...

* It is a perennial plant sometimes found in acidic bogs , for example in the Portlethen Moss , Scotland. * A drought resistant plant once established. * Tolerant of constant cutting, this plant is often grown in lawns.

Fortunei, but is shorter, broader, and more densely branched; small whitish flowers; native to Asia Minor. * Fontanesia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Oleaceae , usually treated as comprising a single species Fontanesia philliraeoides ,...

It is endemic to Australia, occurring in every mainland state except South Australia. * Mirbelia is a plant genus belonging to the Fabaceae family.

It has escaped from cultivation and become naturalized in New Zealand and the eastern United States ; in the forests of the latter, it has become an important invasive species . It is listed as an endangered species in Japan.

The leaves are gathered when the plant is in full bloom and are dried in the shade. Cylindrical clusters (1-2" long) of tiny, fragrant, white flowers (1/8") appear on long stalks at the stem ends or upper leaf axils in late spring.

* Cupressus lusitanica , ( Cedro Blanco ; Teotlate , distinctive names used in Mexico); Cedro Blanco means White Cedar and is also known as Mexican White Cedar , is a species of cypress native to Mexico and Central America ( Guatemala , El Salvador and...

* This is an excellent plant to use for cut flowers and dried flowers. * It is very cold hardy, coming from Siberia, and will also tolerate drought and saline conditions. They keep their blue color well after drying.

* This is an excellent plant to use for cut flowers and dried flowers. * It is very cold hardy, coming from Siberia, and will also tolerate drought and saline conditions. They keep their blue color well after drying.

Grandiflorum was designated the provincial emblem of Ontario in 1937 (Flora Emblem Act). * The erect, odorless flowers are large, especially compared to other species of Trillium , with 4 to 7 cm (1.5 to 2.7 in) long petals , depending on age and vigor.

* Yarrow has also been used as a food, and was very popular as a vegetable in the 17th century. * The herb combines well with Sambucus nigra flowers (Elder) and Mentha x piperita vulgaris (Peppermint) for treating colds and influenza.

The fruits are not comsumed in the fall by birds so it does provide a nice winter food source. * Rem Red Amur Honeysuckle was developed by the USDA Soil Conservation Service in the 1960's.

The leaves are 2.5–9 cm long, pinnate, with six to eight leaflets; the leaflets are 1.6–4.5 cm long and 1.1–2.3 cm broad. So, don't be surprised if a few butterfly larvae are found munching leaves.

It was much used by the North American Indians and acquired a reputation as a heal-all amongst the earlier white settlers. The leaves are spirally arranged, lanceolate, 5-12 cm long and 2-3 cm broad.

* For now, this small-coned form of P. Ponderosa, as detailed on that page. * Many botanists believe that this is merely a southern outlier of the typical North Plateau race of ponderosa pine.

* A variable species found in dry soil and full sun from Europe to China; stems to 3' with purple bracts and very attractive purple, pink, or white flowers in July and August; likes calcaric soils; spreads via suckers; aromatic leaves; widely used in...