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01JanJanuary 1, 2024

Possumhaw Holly (Ilex decidua)

At Home Botanist Team2023-12-26T14:08:49-06:00

The Possumhaw Holly, or "Ilex decidua", is a deciduous shrub known for its impressive display of bright red berries during the winter months.

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01DecDecember 1, 2023

Quercus muehlenbergii

At Home Botanist Team2023-12-26T13:57:30-06:00

The Chinquapin Oak is a picturesque and noble tree, known for its distinctive bark, which is light gray and appears flaky, much like an old-fashioned parchment.

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01NovNovember 1, 2023

Scutellaria wrightii

At Home Botanist Team2023-11-01T09:09:11-06:00

Wright's Skullcap is a captivating perennial herb that boasts an array of fascinating characteristics, making it a valuable addition to residential gardens across North America.

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01OctOctober 1, 2023

Gregg’s Mistflower

At Home Botanist Team2023-10-02T11:31:23-06:00

Gregg's Mistflower should receive 6 or more hours of direct sunlight and requires excellent drainage.

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01SepSeptember 1, 2023

Mystic Spires

At Home Botanist Team2023-08-31T09:03:09-06:00

A standout addition to any garden, Mystic Spires Blue Salvia is a result of the cross between Salvia longispicata and Salvia farinacea, renowned for its long-lasting blooms and striking blue hue.

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01AugAugust 1, 2023

Flame Acanthus

At Home Botanist Team2023-08-21T12:10:13-06:00

The 'Hummingbird Bush' puts on a show with sprays of spectacular red-orange, firecracker-like blooms from June through September.

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01JulJuly 1, 2023

Texas Lantana

At Home Botanist Team2023-06-28T13:55:34-06:00

For a backdrop of brilliant, profusely-blooming, long-lasting color in an easy-care garden border, Texas Lantana is the perfect selection.

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03JunJune 3, 2023

Plant of the Month – Texas Redbud

At Home Botanist Team2023-06-03T15:42:21-06:00

'Cercis canadensis var. 'Texensis,' most commonly known as the 'Texas Redbud', is a graceful flowering tree native to southern Oklahoma, central Texas, and northeastern Mexico.

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01MayMay 1, 2023

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora)

At Home Botanist Team2023-04-29T18:30:14-06:00

Red Yucca is a striking, low-maintenance, evergreen succulent with showy, long-lasting flowers that adds dramatic color and an architectural presence to rock gardens, xeriscapes, containers and landscapes.

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01AprApril 1, 2023

Texas Mountain Laurel, Mescal Bean, Frijolillo

At Home Botanist Team2023-04-01T10:17:54-06:00

Lusciously fragrant, violet-blue, wisteria-like blossoms create a gorgeous display against the glossy, evergreen foliage of Texas Mountain Laurel.

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