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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

Common Name: Sharp Blazing Star Liatris

Botanical name: Liatris acidota

Has masses of beautiful spikes of purple flowers rising above the foliage from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting.

Sharp Blazing Star Liatris is a high nectar Texas native. Plant in an area that receives full sun and watch it buzz with various pollinators!

Ht: 2-3ft and W: 3’ft

Native Trees for Houston

Our Native Tree Picks

Bald Cypress

Longleaf Pine

Bubba Desert Willow

American Sycamore

Roughleaf Dogwood

Barbados Cherry Tree

Texas Redbud

Nuttal Oak

Bald Cypress

Texas Kidneywood

Burr Oak

Southern Magnolia

Texas Olive Tree

Going Native

Incorporate Texas Natives into Your Landscape!

Native plants. The term has different meanings for different gardeners. There are Texas natives, US natives and those plants that act like natives. All in all, what most of us want in our garden are low maintenance plants that are attractive and functional. Plants that are not invasive and are a benefit to wildlife. When you plant a garden, it is not just for you – it is a habitat for all living things around you. So with that in mind, here is our top 10 native plants for Houston that do just that. Many are heat and drought tolerant – cheerfully returning year after year in your garden.

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