Flowers Good for Houston

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Many flowers do well in Houston, Texas, including native plants, heat-tolerant flowers, and drought-tolerant plants: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]

1)Texas Lantana

A drought-tolerant native plant that performs well in containers or gardens. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil, and its flowers come in a range of colors. [1, 2]

2)Black-eyed Susan

A native wildflower that's low-maintenance and drought-tolerant. It has bright yellow petals and a dark central cone, and it blooms in late summer and early fall. [8, 9]

3)Eastern Purple Coneflower

A drought-tolerant native plant with soft lavender petals and an iridescent cone. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining fertile soils. [5]

4)Yaopon Holly

Yaupon Holly is a shrub native to the Houston area that is known for being evergreen and deer resistant. This is a popular plant for landscaping due to low hedge. They are drought tolerant and have resistance to insects and diseases. It’s a tough and hardy plant that tolerates a range of soil conditions.

5)Esperanza

Esperanza is another Texas native summer perennial that tolerates high temperatures and draught conditions very well. They prefer full sun and grow 4-6 ft tall. They grow beautiful yellow trumpets that bloom in the summer. It’s best to plant these early spring after the threat of the last freeze.

6）Hibiscus

A tropical plant with large, colorful flowers that thrives in Houston's warm climate. It grows well in full sun from early spring to late fall. [7, 10]

7）Pentas