Bouteloua curtipendula (Sideoats Grama)

Bouteloua curtipendula (Sideoats Grama)Sideoats Grama is the state grass of Texas for a reason. It can deal with capricious Texas weather and come back victorious. It is a medium size grass that plays well with other plants, and because it is short in the spring, it pairs well with spring wildflowers. It does well competing with short grasses but not with tall grasses. Birds relish the seeds, and it is a host plant for skipper butterflies. Sideoats Grama is a warm season grass that is very

It benefits from a haircut a couple of times a year to prevent legginess and woodiness and to keep it more compact

Possumhaw Holly is an attractive deciduous shrub or small tree that flourishes in the winter

It features eye-catching sunflower-like flowers in the summer

Rock Penstemon dies to the ground in the winter but comes back in the spring

Also known as Downy Sunflower

Gulf Coast Penstemon does best in part sun and bright shade

blooms in late summer through fall

Texas Star Hibiscus is a very showy perennial with large red blooms

Native bees

‘Celeste’ is one of the most cold-hardy varieties

Zarucco Duskywing and skipper butterflies Deer resistant Yes Notes Requires sturdy support

bees Evergreen Yes Deer resistant Yes Notes Needs very well-draining soil