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01NovNovember 1, 2025

Schizachyrium scoparium, Little Bluestem

At Home Botanist Team2025-11-01T18:19:07-06:00

Little Bluestem, scientifically known as Schizachyrium scoparium, is a warm-season perennial bunchgrass distinguished by its striking blue-green

By At Home Botanist TeamPoor Soil, clay, heat, dry soil, monoecious, wildflowers, native plants, native plant, native, droughtRead more...
08OctOctober 8, 2025

Tagetes lucida, Mexican Mint Marigold

At Home Botanist Team2025-10-08T19:39:40-06:00

Mexican Mint Marigold, scientifically known as *Tagetes lucida*, is a ‘Texas Superstar’ perennial plant recognized for its bright yellow to golden-orange blooms and an upright, bushy growth habit.

By At Home Botanist Teamclay, heat, dry soil, monoecious, wildflowers, native plants, native plant, native, drought, Poor SoilRead more...
02SepSeptember 2, 2025

Calylophus berlandieri, Berlandier’s Sundrops

At Home Botanist Team2025-09-02T08:24:40-06:00

Calylophus, botanically known as Calylophus berlandieri, is a perennial plant native to North America with bright yellow blooms that exude a delicate appeal.

By At Home Botanist Teamheat, shallow rocky soil, freeze, wildflowers, native plants, native plant, native, drought, clayRead more...
01NovNovember 1, 2024

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium, Fall Aster

At Home Botanist Team2024-11-04T21:24:46-06:00

Fall Aster, with the botanical name Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

By At Home Botanist Teamnative, Poor Soil, wildflowers, native plants, native plantComments OffRead more...
01OctOctober 1, 2024

Echinacea purpurea, Purple Coneflower

At Home Botanist Team2024-10-04T18:36:01-06:00

Purple Coneflower is susceptible to several common pests and diseases. Aphids, Japanese beetles, and eriophyid mites

By At Home Botanist Teamdrought tolerant, Texas native, native plants, native plant, Poor SoilComments OffRead more...
01SepSeptember 1, 2024

Panicum virgatum, Switchgrass

At Home Botanist Team2024-09-11T18:47:34-06:00

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum), considered one of the “big four” grasses of the native prairie, along with Big Bluestem, Little Bluestem, and Indiangrass, is a perennial warm season grass, growing 4-6′ in bunches, but can also be used to form a sod

By At Home Botanist Teamhardy perennials, Texas native, native plants, native plant, grassComments OffRead more...
01JunJune 1, 2022

Plant of the Month: Big Momma Turk’s Cap

At Home Botanist Team2022-05-26T19:21:38-06:00

Shaped like a Turkish turban or fez, the cardinal-red blooms of Turk’s Cap resemble those of a sleepy hibiscus flower with petals that never completely unfurl.

By At Home Botanist Teampink, native plant, Plant of Month, perennial, Texas Superstar, turks cap, red, shrub, annual, whiteComments OffRead more...

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Are Owls Beneficial in the Garden?
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Japanese Garden at Kidd Springs Park Featured On 2026 Garden Tour
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Dick Coupe is Honored as Texas Master Gardener Emeritus
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