Tradescantia occidentalis (Prairie Spiderwort)

Tradescantia occidentalis (Prairie Spiderwort)Also known as Western Spiderwort. Prairie Spiderwort is a perennial with narrow and blue violet to rose blooms close that close by mid day and only last one day. It grows in well draining soils in sun or light shade. It is heat and drought tolerant. Tradescantia species will hybridize easily. Young growth should be protected from slugs. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Sun to part shade Bloom color Pink, blue, purple Bloom time

bees Notes Needs good drainage

Native Coralbean is a thorny shrub with brilliant red flowers

Mexican Bush Sage does best in full sun but will tolerate part sun

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and its blooms come in multiple colors that attract bees and hummingbirds

Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa)

Plants get a major nutritional boost by the inclusion of 70 + minerals

and less aggressive than its taller cousin

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun Bloom color Purple Bloom time Triggered by rain Mature height 5-8 ft Mature spread 4-7 ft Evergreen Semi evergreen Attracts Butterflies

This attractive grass forms stunning golden plume-like seed heads in the fall that mature September to November

Bloom color Yellow Bloom time Spring

Deer resistant Moderately Notes Attracts beneficial insects