Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Giant-Flowered Purslane Portulaca grandiflora ‘Samba’ series Most Texas gardeners are familiar with purslane and moss rose, both common bedding plants for our hot summers. Seldom, though, do I see the …

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Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

‘Invincible’ hosta At a Glance: Latin Name: Hosta ‘Invincible’ Common Name: Hosta Flowers: spikes of lavender bells Foliage: large, waxy, dark-green leaves to 12″ Hardiness: perennial throughout Texas Height: 24 …

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Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

‘Prairie Sunset’ Rain Lily At a glance Latin Name: Zephyranthes x ‘Prairie Sunset’ Common Name: Prairie Sunset Rain Lily Flowers: open apricot, fading to pink Foliage: fine and grasslike Mature …

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Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Ctenanthe lubbersiana ‘Flying Dragon’ (bamburanta) At a Glance: Latin Name: Ctenanthe lubbersiana Common Name: Bamburanta Flowers: No flowers Foliage: Large, leathery green leaves splashed with yellow Hardiness: Summer annual Height: …

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Texas Natives – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

While there are many pretty, yellow, daisy-like flowering plants to choose from, Texas green-eyes (Berlandiera x betonicifolia) is one of the best. In addition to having a rather romantic common …

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