Texas Native Plants
Texas Native Plants
It’s no secret that we love Texas native plants at Buchanan’s. In fact, they’ve been our passion since 1986.
Texas Natives are much more than a beautiful addition to your landscape. They are an investment in our local ecosystem, especially when the habitat is heavily damaged. Native plants also help keep soil in healthy balance by reducing erosion and aiding in drainage. Offering benefits like these, native plant ecosystem benefits are far greater than expected.
On top of their ecosystem benefits, Texas native plants are often brightly colored, with red, orange, yellow, and purple flowers. These plants are excellent choices for the garden because their foliage is among the top choices for ornamental beauty in our region.
Native of the Week
Texas Mountain Laurel
Botanical name: Dermatophyllum secundiflorum
An evergreen, very drought tolerant large shrub or small tree with thick, oval, waxy leaves; extremely fragrant purple, pea like flowers, appear in large clusters in early spring, followed by tan pods; great for waterwise landscapes.
Other names: Mescal Bean, form. Sophora secundiflora
Plant Origin: import
Hardiness Zone: 7b
Mature Height: 15 feet
Spread: 15 feet
Water needs: dry to average
Light needs: full sun
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