2015 Fall Plant Sale - Department of Horticultural Sciences

2015 Fall Plant Sale
Seminar & Sale
Sat., October 10, 2015
Seminar 8:00 - 8:55 a.m. • Sale 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Galveston County Master Gardener Association
Carbide Park - 4102 Main St (FM 519) La Marque, TX. 77568
Variety of plants recommended by Galveston County Master Gardeners
Heat-Tolerant Perennials - Texas Tuff, shade-loving, gingers, tropicals, plants for
butterfly or hummingbird gardens
Fall Vegetables - broccoli, cabbage, greens, onions, and other choices
Bulbs - amaryllis, crinum, daffodils, and irises
Craft Table - handmade items including wind chimes, decorative planters, bird feeders
Attendance at the seminar is not required for admission into the sale yard. However,
those attending the seminar will be allowed to line-up for the sale in a reserved line.
For additional information: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/ or 281-309-5061
If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the
Extension Office no later than five days before the program. Educational programs of
the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or
veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas cooperating.
GALVESTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS’
2015 FALL SEMINAR AND SALE
TEXAS TOUGH PERENNIALS FOR YOUR GARDENS
#42 Blackfoot Daisy (Melampodium leucanthum).A showy, low growing perennial for hot, dry locations. The
plant forms bushy mounds from 4” to 18” tall and 1’ to 2’ across covered with a continuous mass of white
flowers spring through fall. Give this perennial a sunny to partially shady location. It will thrive in a rock
garden, spaced so that the ground can be seen between the plants, or massed in a flower garden with other
drought tolerant plants. Its main requirement is good drainage.
#43 Hilo Princess Angelonia (Angelonia agustifolia ‘Hilo Princess’). A gorgeous tender perennial with dark
green lance-shaped leaves and a constant display, spring to fall, of rich, royal purple flowers. It’s an
unbelievable performer! Averages 18”-24” tall. Full sun or light shade. Moist, well drained.
#44 Mexican Butterfly Weed (Asclepias curassivica). A root-hardy perennial which grows to 3' in FULL SUN.
Blooms clusters of bright orange flowers spring and fall. Responds well to pruning. Is a main larva food for the
Monarch Butterfly.
#46 Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata). Low to moderate water requirement; full sun to partial
shade. A perennial wild flower with solitary yellow daisy-like flower blooming on long stalks from May to
August. Suitable for naturalizing or for wild garden areas. The blooms make good cut flowers, and are
attractive to bees and butterflies. Deadhead to encourage rebloom and prevent self-sowing. It thrives on poor
soils and is tolerant of heat, humidity, and drought. Texas Native.
#47 Big Batface Cuphea (Cuphea sp. ‘Big Batface’) Masses of unique flowers shower this colorful shrub over
a long season. Named for its resemblance to a bat: the dark purple flower is the face and the red lobes are the
ears. Thrives in heat, tolerates drought and attracts hummingbirds. A showy addition to the color border.
#48 Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) This easy-to-grow, popular North American native bears
striking, daisy-like flowers in summer that attract butterflies. Plants are heat- and drought-tolerant, and
blooms are used for cut- and dried-flower arrangements. A popular perennial with smooth, 2-5 ft. stems and
long-lasting, lavender flowers. Rough, scattered leaves that become small toward the top of the stem. Texas
Native.
#50 Lemon Sorbet Shrimp Plant (Justicia 'Lemon Sorbet'). A shrimp plant with a new delicious color! It
produces 4"-6" shrimp-shaped spikes of overlapping pastel lemon-yellow bracts with white tubular flowers on
a 3' mound of soft, apple-green leaves. This tough attractive plant is an extremely long bloomer, responds well
to pruning, and is root hardy in the Houston and Gulf Coast area. It grows in sun or light shade and a moist,
well-drained soil. Hummingbirds!!!
#51 Red Shrimp Plant (Justicia brandegeana) Native to Mexico, this wonderful hummingbird attractor forms
a 3’ mound of soft, apple-green leaves and produces 3” spikes of overlapping plum-red bracts with bright red
and cream flowers. These spikes eventually lengthen to 6”-7” and resemble large red shrimp. Responds well to
pruning, is root hardy, grows in sun or light shade, and a moist, well drained soil. Hummingbirds!
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#52 Variegated Red Shrimp Plant (Justicia sp. variegata). Native to Mexico, this wonderful hummingbird
attractor forms a 3' mound of soft, apple-green leaves with subtle variegation. Produces 3" spikes of
overlapping plum red bracts with bright red and cream flowers. These spikes eventually lengthen to 6"-7" and
resemble large red shrimp. This is the MOST floriferous of the shrimp plants. Responds well to pruning, is root
hardy, grows in sun or light shade, and a moist, well-drained soil. Hummingbirds!
#55 Gayfeather (Liatris pycnostachia). A striking architectural native perennial with multiple 3’-4’ tall,
elegant, bottle-brush looking flower stalks covered with frilly, rosy-purple flowers during the summer. It’s a
hardy native once established. Prefers full sun and a moist, well-drained soil. Butterflies. Texas Native.
#56 Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis). Clump-forming habit with brilliant red flower spikes set against
green and purple-bronze colored foliage. Each individual spike of scarlet flowers open from bottom to top and
stays in bloom for several weeks. A favorite of hummingbirds. Makes an excellent cut flower. A real show
stopper!
#57 Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha). A beautiful, upright growing 4’ salvia with velvety purple spikes
of flowers. Blooms a little in spring and summer and has its most spectacular display in fall. Prefers full sun. A
must for hummingbirds!
#58 Pink Deltoid Salvia (Salvia microphylla ‘Pink Deltoid’) Shrubby plant with somewhat triangular small
leaves with salmon colored flowers. Prefers full sun, but will survive in half sun. Thrives in good gardening soil
or sandy loam. A drought tolerant plant that attracts hummingbirds.
#59 Hot Lips Salvia (Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’). Outrageously cool! This fast-growing 30" tall x 6' wide
clump is adorned with stunning bicolor flowers with red tips and white lips. Attractive to hummingbirds. When
the nights are warm in summer, the new flowers are all red with an occasional solid white one. As fall
approaches, the flowers again will be bicolored red and white.
#60 Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica). One of the most striking and beautiful of the native perennials,
Indian Pink's summer flowers are brilliant red and tubular with canary yellow throats. A favorite of butterflies
and hummingbirds, it is at home in the bright woodland or sunny border. Texas Native.
#62 Stokesia, Mary Gregory Aster (Stokesia Iaevis ‘Mary Gregory’). Light yellow flowers cover the 2' stems
of this U.S. native in midsummer for 3-4 weeks. Deadhead to prolong bloom. Considered drought tolerant
once established. Remains evergreen in warmer climates, and appreciates a little afternoon shade. Attracts
butterflies! Beautiful combined with blues, pinks or purples in the garden.
#63 Stokesia, Divinity (Stokesia laevis 'Divinity'). Beautiful feathery flowers that open with subtle yellow
centers, soon mellowing to a pure celestial white beginning in mid-spring. Evergreen in mild winters, this is a
forgiving, low-maintenance, native perennial that likes a little afternoon shade. Stands 12"-14" tall and
spreads to about 18" wide in a season. Excellent cut flower and butterfly attractor.
#78 Buddleia, Attraction Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii ‘Attraction’). A new, spectacular Buddleia with
large panicles of highly fragrant cranberry-red flowers that bloom summer to fall on full 6’ shrubs. ‘Attraction’
is considered the reddest of any Butterfly Bush and is an absolute magnet for butterflies! It provides rich color
at the back of a perennial bed or makes a bold statement as a single specimen. Great cut flower. It’s tough,
can tolerate heat, drought, cold, and is deer resistant! Full sun, moist, well-drained soil.
#79 Buddleia, White Butterfly Bush, Compact (Buddleia davidii 'Compact White'). A gorgeous, tough
buddleia that withstands our heat and humidity. Its silvery foliage provides contrast in the garden. Prolific,
fragrant white panicles cover the plant spring through fall. Butterflies and hummingbirds. Sun to part sun.
Grows 3’-4’x 3’-4’. Keep dead-headed to encourage more blooms.
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#81 Clerodendron, White Waterfalls (Clerodendron wallichii). Extremely glossy, dark green, tropical-looking
foliage. Incredible 10" -12" weeping clusters of soft creamy-white flowers with red calyxes. Responds well to
pruning and can be grown as a shrub or small tree. Gorgeous! LIGHT SHADE and a moist, well-drained soil.
#87 Diamond Delight Euphorbia (Euphorbia ‘Diamond Delight’) Plants grow 12-20 inches tall with a
mounding growth habit. The upright stems have widely spaced, narrow, gray-green to bright green leaves. A
profusion of tiny pure white “flowers” are produced at the top of the canopy from spring to frost.
#91 Stars and Stripes Penta (Penta lanceolate ‘Stars and Stripes’). Pentas are one of the finest butterfly and
hummingbird attracting plants. This variety can get up to 3' tall and 3' wide. "Stars and Stripes" has
green-and-white-splashed variegated leaves with bright red flowers. As vigorous as any within the genus, the
mottled variegated foliage creates an amazing contrast to the brilliant red flowers. Even out of bloom, it's
beautiful, yet it’s almost never without flowers. The variegation is exceptionally stable.
#94 Brazilian Buttonbush (Centratherum intermedium). 1" powdery-blue to purple blooms are borne in
profusion from spring to fall on this durable rounded perennial. It normally returns from the roots in spring
and often reseeds itself. A favorite food for larvae of the Hydrangea Sphinx Moth. Nectar loved by butterflies.
#95 Cestrum, Butterscotch (Cestrum parqui). An amazing perennial that blooms abundantly, non-stop.
Shrubby, graceful arching growth habit. Beginning in spring and continuing until first frost, it is smothered with
light-yellow flower clusters that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. In the early evening, the flowers emit a
powerful fragrance that perfumes the garden. Deer resistant! Sun to partial sun. Evergreen in mild winters,
otherwise root hardy. Keep pruned to desired height. Normally grows 5'x5'.
#97 Cestrum, Purple (Cestrum sp.) The arching form and purple tubular flowers catch the attention of
hummingbirds and gardeners alike! Graceful weeping habit with clusters of blooms that appear freely
throughout the year. Grow in full sun – vigorous. Grows to about 8’. Above 35 degrees is evergreen,
everblooming.
#98 Orange Flame Justicia (Justicia chrysostephana 'Orange Flame'). This is a knockout plant! Glossy foliage
and striking upright clusters of bright orange flowers. It seems to bloom all the time. Averages 3’ by 3’.
Hummingbirds!
#99 Spotted Manfreda (Manfreda maculosa). Plant forms a rosette of fleshy green, 1' long leaves,
attractively spotted with purple. In late spring, the clumps are topped with 2' tall flower spikes bearing
tuberose-like, lightly fragrant, sessile flowers that open creamy white but age to rosy red on subsequent days.
Very drought tolerant and can even go deciduous in times of extreme drought. Primary host plant for the rare
Manfreda giant skipper butterfly.
#101 Rock Rose Pavonia, Dark Pink (Pavonia lasiopetala). An outstanding sun-loving, drought-tolerant,
evergreen mounding native perennial that’s almost constantly blooming 2” dark, hot pink flowers spring to
fall. Attractive, dark green, small arrow-shaped foliage. Sun and well-drained soil. Forms a 2’-3’ mound and
responds well to pruning. Butterflies!
#102 Dancing Flames Salvia (Salvia sp. 'Dancing Flames'). This plant really lives up to the name - it is a riot of
color!! Bright, golden variegated leaves are topped with spikes of brilliant tomato-red flowers in the fall. This is
great used in borders and along walkways, and is dynamite in mixed containers with purples, yellows and
oranges. Sun, but appreciates afternoon shade. Hummingbirds and Butterflies!
#110 Hibiscus, Confederate Rose, Double (Hibiscus mutabilis 'Plenus'). This heirloom has clusters of 4-6"
fully double, bright pink, peony-like flowers which are born in late summer and into fall. A large deciduous
shrub in mild climates or a vigorous perennial in the colder portions of its range. Tough, easy, and reliable! The
Confederate Rose has long been a popular pass-a-long plant not only due to its ease of propagation but also
due to its reliable hardiness.
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#111 Hibiscus, Shirley Temple (Hibiscus sp. ‘Shirley Temple’). Incredible 5” pale pink blooms with coral-red
centers and a long coral-red stamen make you feel like you’re in the tropics! Blooms from spring to fall.
Beautiful dark green glossy foliage with an upright growth habit. Can easily be kept pruned as a thick 3'-4'
blooming shrub or shaped into a 6'-9’ tree form. Tough, root hardy tropical hibiscus, may be evergreen in mild
winters. Full sun or light shade.
#112 Hibiscus, Terri’s Pink (Hibiscus paramutabilis). An outstanding root-hardy hibiscus that goes on and on.
The 4-5" rich, pink flowers go until frost. ‘Terry's Pink' can be lush and blooming into November. FULL SUN or
PART SHADE. Will grow 4'-8'.
#113 Hibiscus, Texas Star, White (Hibiscus coccineus alba). An absolutely pure White Texas Star. The same
unique and attractive foliage, and the same elegant 5’-6’ height as its red relative, but topped with single 8”
pure white flowers. Texas Star is native to the Southern US. It’s tough, hardy, and adapts well to wet, heavy
ground. This hibiscus performs best in full sun and makes a striking accent or background perennial, especially
if the Red and White are planted together in the same bed. Cut back the old stems after a hard freeze. Texas
Native.
#114 Pink Surprise Bush (Orthosiphon labiatus). 'Pink Surprise' is a fabulous 3'x 3' perennial with mint-like
leaves, square stems, and an absolute profusion of pink salvia-like flowers late spring to fall in heavy bloom
cycles. Full sun or light shade and it responds well to pruning. Hummingbirds!
#154 Zexmenia (Wedelia hispida). A native, long-lived, drought tolerant shrubby Texas perennial that forms
18”-24” rounded mounds covered with yellow daisies all spring, summer, and fall. Sun, good drainage.
#155 Gulf Coast Penstemon (Penstemon tenuis). Native evergreen perennial. Stacks of lavender flowers
spring and fall. More tolerant of moisture and sunlight conditions and prefers a slightly acid soil. Removing
bloom stalks will promote rebloom and control reseeding. SUN or SHADE. 2-3' tall.
#157 Pink Cuphea (Cuphea llavea). Enchanting, 1” dark pink tubular flowers (with little light pink and
lavender “bat faces”) constantly blooming. They bloom basically all late spring, summer, and fall. Beautiful,
tough, and tidy. Needs moist, well drained soil. Sun or light shade. Mature Height: 2’ mound. Butterflies and
Hummingbirds!
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FOLIAGE PLANTS, GROUNDCOVERS, and SPECIMEN PLANTS
#4 Scarlet Bells Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia). This carnivorous plant develops beautiful red pitchers speckled
with white window spots. When fully mature, traps can approach 15 inches tall. Always keep soil moist. No
fertilizer for this plant.
#5 White Top Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia leucophylla). Carnivorous Plant. The tall, conspicuous, white-topped
pitchers give this species both its common and scientific names. Leucophylla literally means " white leaf. " The
large flower has deep red petals and a sweet odor, which attracts insects.
#6 Dixie Wood Fern (Dryopteris x australis). This fern has an erect, tall 4-5' habit with spectacular wide, dark
green fronds on a wide clump. Plant 4' apart. Makes a bold statement in the shady or woodland garden. Mass
as a backdrop for other shade-loving plants. Can tolerate dry sites, but performs best in moist soil.
#7 Variegated Lace Fern (Pteris cretica). Arching pale green fronds, each with 1-5 pairs of simple or forked
pinnae. Fronds have a graceful appearance. Plant in shady areas, winter hardy. This fern is a slow-growing
evergreen fern that typically rises to 18-24” tall and as wide.
#8 Upright Spotted Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra stricta). A popular foliage plant. Place in shaded spots
outdoors, or as a houseplant. They are grown for their ability to survive neglect. Excellent for those difficult to
fill areas in deep shade. Spreads by underground stems. Evergreen.
#21 Black Monkey Grass (Ophiopogon japonicus nigrescens). Stunning contrast for the front of the border!
Dense, purplish-black, grass like foliage is exceptional. Produces dark lavender flowers and purple fall berries,
adding interest. Use in mass as an edging or tuck into mixed containers.
#24 Grass, Gold Bar (Miscanthus zebrensis ‘Gold Bar’). Clump-forming 4-5’ tall grass that is noted for its
horizontally banded yellow and green foliage, dense-upright-rigid growth habit, compact shape and late
flowering. Coppery-red (burgundy) flowers appear in panicles above the foliage in autumn.
#25 Grass, Gulf Coast Muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris). A clumping native grass to the Houston and
surrounding areas with very fine foliage. Gulf Coast Muhly is a showstopper in the fall producing an absolute
cloud of pink flowers!!! It makes a great border specimen and is spectacular in mass plantings! It's also a great
grass for coastal gardens. Averages 2' tall. Moist, but well drained. It's drought tolerant once established. Sun.
#40 Firetail Chenille (Acalypha pendula). An attractive groundcover for part shade that slowly carpets the
ground and is almost constantly covered with 3" x 5" long crimson flower tassels. Evergreen in most winters.
PART SHADE. Moist, well-drained soil.
#45 Standing Tiger (Ctenanthe setosa). Plant has paddle-shaped leaves atop thin, 3' stalks. The leaves are
olive-green with silver striping on top and solid purple below. Keep soil continuously moist throughout spring
and summer, and reduce watering in the winter. Prefers warm and humid conditions. Keep above 60ºF if
possible. No direct sunlight for Standing Tiger otherwise you will lose the markings.
#49 Giant Ligularia (Farfugium japonicum 'Giganteum'). Evergreen perennial for shade. Large dark green
glossy round leaves. A tropical looking accent that grows into a 3’ clump. Blooms with clusters of yellow
daisy-like flowers on 4’ stalks in the fall. Shade. Best in moist, well-drained soil.
#54 Jewels of Opar, Variegated (Talinum paniculatum variegatum). A stand out in any garden –Variegated
Jewels of Oparhas creamy white edged foliage set off by wiry reddish stems topped with dainty pink flowers.
Grow in well-drained soil, sun to partial sun. Tropical succulent –protect from cold.
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#61 Grey Carpet Stemodia (Stemodia sp.). Fast-spreading ground cover, blanketing an area with bright,
silvery-soft, almost-white, fuzzy leaves. Growing only about 6 inches tall and spreading to about 3 feet wide,
Great filler in the front of garden spaces, especially raised beds, where it can cascade over onto the ground. It
also does great in containers, spilling over the edge for dramatic effect. Full sun is best, but afternoon shade is
okay too. It works in many soils, but they must be well-drained. Once established, water sparingly.
#75 African False Hosta (Drimiopsis maculata). This wild bulb from South Africa's Eastern Cape Province
emerges in spring to form clumps of 8" long x 2" wide, fleshy green leaves covered with dark spots. The
attractive 8" tall x 1' wide clumps of foliage are topped in late April through May with 1' tall spikes of tiny
off-white bells, making quite a show when the clumps get large. Drimiopsis maculata does not prefer full sun,
although it will take a few hours without a problem. Tolerates a variety of garden soils.
#89 Lady’s Slipper (Pedilanthus macrocarpus). An extraordinary accent plant for the landscape! This unique
succulent has mostly leafless, lime green stems that stand straight up when planted in sun and arched and
wavy when planted in shade. It forms a clump of stems about 3’-4’ tall by 3’ wide and produces unusual
orange-red slipper-shaped (or dragon-head) flowers along the stems in spring and fall. It’s extremely drought
tolerant and needs good drainage. Hummingbirds!
#92 Creeping Wire Vine (Muehlenbeckia axillaris). Tiny dark, glossy green leaves cover wiry stems on this
evergreen creeper. Great as a groundcover between stepping stones -very tolerant of foot traffic. Use in
hanging baskets, containers, rock gardens or train to climb up a trellis for a unique dense screen. Drought
tolerant, deer resistant -sun or partial shade.
#99 Spotted Manfreda (Manfreda maculosa). Plant forms a rosette of fleshy green, 1' long leaves,
attractively spotted with purple. In late spring, the clumps are topped with 2' tall flower spikes bearing
tuberose-like, lightly fragrant, sessile flowers that open creamy white but age to rosy red on subsequent days.
Very drought tolerant and can even go deciduous in times of extreme drought. Primary host plant for the rare
Manfreda giant skipper butterfly.
#103 Silver Fingers (Senecio 'Kilimanjaro') Stunning root hardy succulent for sun or light shade.
Well-mannered clumping habit with narrow, silver-blue foliage. Beautiful in sun or light shade and also does
well in containers. Evergreen in mild winters. Moist, well drained soil.
#109 Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense). A cold-hardy succulent with pale gray or whitish leaves on
sprawling stems. Native to Mexico, this low-growing succulent can get between 6 inches and 1 foot tall and
grows in clumps that are 14 to 20 inches wide. Makes a good groundcover in areas with no foot traffic; also
great for rock gardens and containers. Must be planted in soil with good drainage. Allow the soil to completely
dry between waterings.
#136 Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar'). Strikingly colorful tropical plant never fails to
catch the eye, with exotic variegated foliage of cream, green and pink. Broad, shiny leaves are arranged in
fans, with burgundy-pink undersides. Thrives in the shade in moist, rich, well-drained soil. An excellent choice
for a tropical look in containers. Colorful foliage makes this a wonderful houseplant selection.
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HIDDEN TREASURES – BULBS, RHIZOMES, CORMS
The following bulbs can be found at the Bulb Table.
Purple Sensation Allium. Grows to 30” tall with large 4”-5” globes of purple blooms. Plant
4-6” deep, full sun with some afternoon shade in well-draining, amended soil. Late winter
early spring bloom.
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) Jumbo Bulbs. The following bulbs can be found at the Bulb Table.
Apple Blossom Jumbo Amaryllis. Grows 20” tall with 8” pink and white flowers and lime
throat. See our bulb instructions for forcing or planting directly in the ground. Blooms
after December and into early spring. Multiplies in our growing region. At the Bulb Table.
Bestseller Jumbo Amaryllis. Grows to 26” tall with enormous dark pink flowers. See our
bulb instructions for forcing or planting directly in the ground. Blooms after December and
into Spring. Multiplies in our growing region. At the Bulb Table.
Double Record Amaryllis. Grows to 25” tall. Flowers have overlapping layers of perfectly
formed petals that are white with raspberry-red feathering and petal edges, and a
luminous green throat. See our bulb instructions for forcing or planting directly in the
ground. Blooms after December and into early spring. Multiplies in our growing region. At
the Bulb Table.
Picotee Jumbo Amaryllis. Grows 20” – 26” tall. Pure white with a very distinctive pink/red
edge on the petals. Very special. See our bulb instructions for forcing or planting directly
in the ground. Blooms after December and into spring. Multiplies in our growing region.
At the Bulb Table.
Royal Velvet Jumbo Amaryllis. Grows 20” tall. Lovely large wine- or ruby colored flowers.
Color deepens near throat. See our bulb instructions for forcing or planting directly in the
ground. Blooms after December and into Spring. Multiplies in our growing region. At the
Bulb Table.
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Spanish Bluebells (Hyacinthoides). Grows to 12” tall. Blue bell shaped flowers. Plant in
well-draining, amended soil in SHADE or woodland areas, 4” deep. Two bulbs can be placed in
the same hole. Will naturalize (multiply) quickly in our growing region. At the Bulb Table.
Giant Snowflake Leucojum (Leucojum aestivum ‘Gravetye Giant’). Clusters of white
bell-shaped flowers with green polka dot trim on arching stems, lightly scented. Grows 18”
tall. Forms clumps in our growing region. Mid-Spring bloom. Plant in well-draining, amended
soil 3” to 4” deep, 10” apart in full or part sun. Protect from snails. At the Bulb Table.
Daffodils and other Narcissus varieties. The following bulbs can be found at the Bulb Table.
Barrett Browning Daffodil. Small cupped, 16” tall. Naturalizes (multiplies) in our growing
region. Early bloom. Plant pointy side up in well-draining, amended, neutral soil, 6” deep,
3” to 6” apart, in full or part sun. At the Bulb Table.
Carlton Daffodil. Large-cupped, 17” tall. Mid to late bloom. Lightly vanilla scented.
Naturalizes (multiplies) in our growing region. Plant pointy side up in well-draining,
amended, neutral soil, 6” to 8” deep and 4” to 6” apart, in full or part sun. At the Bulb
Table.
Double Campernelle Daffodil. Fragrant. Looks like a rose! 10” to 12” tall. Early bloom.
Naturalizes (multiplies) in our growing region. Plant pointy side up in well-draining,
amended, neutral soil, 6” deep, 4” to 6” apart, in full or part sun. Double Daffodil from
Victorian times. At the Bulb Table.
Ice Follies Daffodil. Large silvery-white flowers with lemon cup, crimp edge. Grows 16” to
18” tall. Early to mid bloom. Naturalizes (multiplies) in our growing region. Plant pointy
side up in well-draining, amended, neutral soil, 4” to 6” deep, 3” to 6” apart, in full or part
sun. At the Bulb Table.
Quail Jonquil. Small cupped, clustered blooms, 16” to 18” tall. Mid to late bloom.
Fragrant. Blooms last several weeks. Plant pointy side up in well-draining, amended,
neutral soil, 6” to 8” deep and 4” to 6” apart, in full or part sun. At the Bulb Table.
Nir Paperwhite. Fragrant, 16” tall. Many florets per stem. Early Bloom. Plant pointy side
up in well-draining, amended, neutral soil, 6” to 8” deep and 4” to 6” apart, in full or part
sun. Popular for forcing. Popular for forcing. At the Bulb Table.
Ziva Paperwhite. Fragrant, 18” tall. Early bloom. Large clusters of white blooms. Plant
pointy side up in well-draining, amended, neutral soil, 6” to 8” deep and 4” to 6” apart, in
full or part sun. Popular for forcing. At the Bulb Table.
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The following can be found in the sale yard.
#1 Variegated Crinum (Crinum sp.). The variegated Asian crinum lily is a large, free-blooming, fragrant,
bulbous perennial. Attracts bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. The Crinium is a moisture loving plant,
producing an abundant array of showy flowers in summer.
#2 Spider Lily (Hymenocallis lirisome). An elegant and unusual-looking flower, the spider lily has a stem 1–3
feet high, with 2 or 3 blossoms at the top. Best grown in fertile, consistently moist to wet soils in full sun to
part shade.
#3 Red Surprise Lily (Lycoris radiata). 18-24 inch tall leafless stalks topped with clusters of brilliant red
flowers appear seemingly overnight and out of nowhere. Each of the 5-7 flowers has extremely long anthers,
giving the 8 inch cluster a spider-like appearance. Only after the flowers have withered in a week or two do
the narrow, strap-like leaves appear.
Louisiana Iris (Iris ser. hexagonae). Louisiana irises can be grown successfully throughout Louisiana and in
much of the United States. Although the original species often grow in swampy or boggy conditions in their
native habitats, the species and hybrids also can be grown in ordinary garden beds with excellent results.
#67 Bellvue’s Michelle. The flowers are a pretty, deep reddish violet color with mimosa yellow signal
patches and the standards are a creamy mauve. Has two or three ruffled flowers on each stalk.
#68 Clyde Redmond. Registered as a cornflower blue with a yellow signal. This is a relatively short and
remarkably vigorous blue. The deep color and garden performance has made it very popular over the
years.
#69 Edna Claunch. An astounding, and floriferous yellow iris with lime green throat. Blooms prolifically
in a compact, tidy clump.
#70
Honey Bunch. Campanula violet self with yellow steeple crest.
#71 Lone Star. Soft blue-lavender, light lavender-violet veining, yellow crest on white ground; style arms
light green base, midrib cream, heavily flushed and tipped blue-lavender; cartwheel form with six falls and
no stands; lightly ruffled.
#72 Black Gamecock. A blue-black self with a narrow gold line signal. Performs well in cold and warm
climates and possibly is the most widely grown Louisiana iris in the country. Increases rapidly.
#73 Sinfonettia. A saturated mid-blue with blue styles with a cream rib. One of the clearest, brightest of
the few true blue irises. Vigorous grower. Grows to 33 inches and blooms midseason.
#74 Freddie Boy. Plant in partial sun to full sun, providing more water in full sun conditions. Grows to
32”-36” with a red violet flower. Reliable performer.
#75 African False Hosta (Drimiopsis maculata). This wild bulb from South Africa's Eastern Cape Province
emerges in spring to form clumps of 8" long x 2" wide, fleshy green leaves covered with dark spots. The
attractive 8" tall x 1' wide clumps of foliage are topped in late April through May with 1' tall spikes of tiny
off-white bells, making quite a show when the clumps get large. Drimiopsis maculata does not prefer full sun,
although it will take a few hours without a problem. Tolerates a variety of garden soils.
#82 Tulip Ginger, Emerald Chocozebra Siam (Curcuma 'Emerald Chocozebra'). This true collector species has
the same fabulous foliage of the species, but the inflorescence is a spike of dramatic apple green bracts with
chocolate-bronze stripes at the base of the bracts and a dash of chocolate in the throat. Lavender flowers can
be found deep within the bracts. The bract spike is long-lasting and makes a wonderful cut flower. Prefers
partial sun to shade.
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#83 Tulip Ginger, Purple Garden (Curcuma sparangifolia ‘Purple Garden’) Stunning inflorescence is a spike
of hot fuschia-pink bracts that are tipped in warm chocolate. Purple and white flowers can be found deep
within the bracts. This ginger will grow in full to part sun and will bloom throughout the summer months. The
bloom is long-lasting and makes a wonderful cut flower.
#88 Ginger, Giant Pink Dancing Lady Ginger (Globba winnitii 'Grandiflora'). This stunning addition to the
Dancing Ladies family produces a much showier bloom than its delicate sister. She produces long, gracefully
arching panicles of pink bracts and tiny yellow flowers that seem to dance in the air! The bracts start out white
and turn to a rich dark pink. They bloom all through the summer into fall. Grows 2' tall with long, lance shaped
leaves on short stems. Will go dormant in winter and reappear each spring. Part shade to shade. Moist,
well-drained soil.
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ROSES, SHRUBS, SMALL SHRUBS
#9 Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (Brunsfelsia floribunda). Slow growing deciduous 4'x4' shrub with
dramatic and fragrant blooms. Morning sun or filtered sun is best. Flowers open rich purple, fade to mauve
and then fade to white over a few days; hence, its nickname. Butterflies! Blooms for an extended period all
spring.
#10 & 11 Fairy Duster, Dwarf (Calliandra emarginata). This beautiful root hardy shrub is great for both
garden and containers. Growing to about 2’ – 3’ tall, Dwarf Fairy Duster is covered with hot pink “powderpuff”
flowers practically non-stop from spring to fall! This shrub is spectacular in bloom. It has a very tropical look,
but is a very tough little shrub. Hummingbirds and Butterflies!!! Calliandras are known for having very low
amounts of airborne pollen. Sun or light shade.
#12 Sweetshrub, Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus floridus). This very easy to grow shrub has waxy, reddish
brown flowers, emits an enticing fruity fragrance. The 2" wide flowers bloom in late April, and sporadically
June through August. Plant in fertile, well-drained garden soil and in sunny to partly shaded landscape.
#13 Leslie Ann Camelia (Camelia sasanqua). Evergreen shrub with glossy, thin but leathery, elliptical, dark
green leaves with toothed margins. The plants have a dense, upright habit and are of medium height. The
flowers are white with dark rose to magenta edges and are semi-double with many gold stamens. When
mature, reaches a height of 4’10” and a width of 4’ 8”.
#14 Double Orange Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Double Orange’). A dense multi-stemmed
deciduous shrub with big, richly colored, double flowers. Sstunning early spring display. Drought tolerant once
established, it may be pruned to shape after flowering. Intense spring color. Good for cut flowers. Thornless
and deer resistant, it does not produce fruit.
#15 Kleim's Hardy Gardenia (Gardenia augusta 'Kleim's Hardy'). The hardiest of the Gardenias in a versatile,
dwarf size. Great in containers, raised beds and in the foreground of borders. Flowers are star-like with five
petals. Evergreen.
#17 Blue Dove Lace Cap Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Taube'). A wonderful lace cap hydrangea.
Large bright green leaves that contrast with the cobalt-blue flowers. Blooms from early to mid-Summer.
Morning sun, afternoon shade. Moist, well drained, acidic soil. Grows to 5′ tall x 5’ wide.
#18 Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia). A dramatic, white-blooming shrub with four seasons of
interest. This hydrangea is a very thirsty plant, so be diligent with your watering. Can grow 6 to 8 feel tall.
Needs afternoon shade.
#20 Banana Shrub (Michelia fuscata). Fragrant, creamy-yellow blooms shaded with purple have a
banana-like scent. Compact densely branched shrub displays narrow, glossy leaves. Use near the front of
borders, so fragrance can be enjoyed. Slow growing to 6 to 10 ft. tall and wide. Needs regular watering weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
#23 Japanese Snowball Viburnum (Viburnum macrocephyllum). Beautiful flat-topped shrub with round
white flowers in spring. Deer Resistant. Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist well-drained soil.
#31 Sarah’s Eve Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica 'Sarah Eve'). This shrub will grow three to four feet high,
and up to seven feet wide. It has dainty white blooms in late spring/early summer. Sweetspire is
semi-deciduous. It never entirely drops its leaves. Texas Native.
#33 & 34 Barbados Cherry, Dwarf (Malphighia glabra ‘Nana’). Unique and colorful native shrub with pink
and white flowers summer and fall, and then producing an abundance of red cherry-like fruit! Evergreen most
winters. The dwarf variety makes a 3’-4’ shrub. Sun, part shade. Texas Native.
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#35 Midnight Flare Azalea (Rhododendron 'Midnight Flare’). Stunning clusters of tomato-orange trumpet-shaped
flowers at the ends of the branches in mid spring. It has dark green foliage which emerges light green in spring. The
glossy oval leaves remain dark green through the winter.
#36 Butterfly Azalea (Rhododendron 'Koromo Shikibu'). This is an evergreen azalea. The leaves may turn
reddish-purple during the fall and this is considered normal. Beautiful and unique spidery lavender flowers
absolutely cover this semi-dwarf evergreen shrub in mid-spring.
#37 Florida Flame Azalea (Rhododendron austrinum 'Yellow Hybrid'). Vivid display of yellow-orange, slightly
fragrant, clustered blooms appearing in spring before the new leaves emerge. Well-suited to mass plantings in
natural woodland settings, Florida flame azalea makes a traffic-stopping showing whenever it is in full bloom.
Texas Native.
#38 Phlox Pink Wild Azalea (Rhododendron c. ‘Phlox Pink’). This azalea is a heat and humidity tolerant
native azalea, perfect for southern gardens. In spring, it produces full trusses of large, bright to light pink,
fragrant, honeysuckle-shaped flowers that light up and fill the shade garden with a wonderful, spicy aroma.
Place in morning sun, with afternoon shade. Texas Native.
#53 Little Volcano Lespedeza (Lespedeza liukiuensis 'Little Volcano'). A graceful, deciduous shrub that erupts
with bright rosy wine flowers in the fall (and normally a surprise bloom cycle in the spring). Upright, clumping
branches are covered with small, dark green leaves. Forms a mound 5’ tall by 8’ wide. Sun. Well drained soil.
A star performer in the demonstration garden at the Galveston County AgriLife Extension Office!
#77 Beautyberry, Snow Storm (Callicarpa japonica ‘Snow Storm’). This dramatic addition to the beautyberry
family is a knock out with stunning white-cream-green variegated foliage, clusters of pink flowers in the
summer and loads of rose-purple berries in the fall. ‘Snow Storm’ forms a nice compact shrub mounding to
4’x4’. Prefers light shade and a moist, well-drained soil. Deciduous. Beautyberries are a food source for up to
40 species of birds!
#86 Duranta, Cuban Gold (Duranta erecta ‘Cuban Gold’). Rich chartreuse foliage makes this shrubby
perennial a marvelous accent even in the toughest summer heat. Adapts well to containers or creates a
unique glow in mixed borders. Occasionally produces light blue flowers, but choose this one for the foliage!
4’-6’ tall. Full to part sun.
#93 Rose, Belinda's Dream (Rosa 'Belinda's Dream'). A garden favorite because it is almost constantly in
bloom with tidy, high centered, richly fragrant, fully double, medium pink blooms. Upright, beautiful
blue-green foliage. Full sun, good drainage. 3'-4' x 3'-4' average. Texas Superstar™
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TREES, SMALL TREES, LARGE SHRUBS
#16 Ginko, Maidenhair Tree (Gingko biloba). Maidenhair tree has been described as a ‘living fossil’ because
it is the sole survivor of an ancient group of trees older than the dinosaurs. Hailed as “undoubtedly one of the
most distinct and beautiful of all deciduous trees,” the ginkgo certainly stands out. Unique, fan-shaped leaves
turn a stunning yellow color in the fall. The ginkgo grows to a height of 25-50' and a spread of 25-35' at
maturity.
#19 Golden Raintree, Hardy (Koelteria bipinnata). When the leaves first bud out in early spring, they’re a
unique pink-red color, and eventually turn a deep green. Then come the long, airy sprays of color. It’s one of
the few trees to feature yellow flowers that erupt in a glorious cascade all over the canopy in midsummer.
Late summer brings the forming of seed pods which turn turn a deep, rich orange. Tree matures to 30’ by 30.’
#22 Sweet Olive (Osmanthus fragrans). Large shrub or small tree. Evergreen, 6’-10’, highly fragrant, delicate
clustered white flowers spring and fall, sun/part shade, moist, good drainage.
#27 River Birch (Betula nigra). Valued for its relatively rapid growth, tolerance of wetness and some
drought, unique curling bark, spreading limbs and relative resistance to birch borer. Grows to a height of
40-70' and a spread of 40-60' at maturity.
#28 Fringetree (Chioanthus virginicus). Prized large shrub or small tree with upright branches forming dome
shape. Soft green leaves back magnificent clusters of fringe-like blooms. A terrific accent for the landscape.
Easily grown in average to medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Attracts butterflies! Texas
Native.
#29 Parsley Hawthorn (Crataegus marshallii). A beautiful small tree covered with clusters of dainty white
flowers with red stamens in early spring, followed by lacelike, light green parsley-shaped leaves and red fruit
(haws) in the fall. Grows up to 25.’
#30 Two-Winged Silverbell (Halesia diptera). A wonderful, small, deciduous native tree, reaching 20 to 30
feet in height, with a fairly dense, rounded silhouette when grown in the full sun. Branches grow from the
base of the tree forming a multi-trunked tree suited for specimen or patio planting. Beautiful in March and
April when its waxy, white, four-petaled, one- inch flowers bloom on wood formed the previous year. The
tight little clusters of stamens sometimes turn upright and resemble bright candles. They're followed by
two-inch-long fruit with 2 corky wings. It is fast growing, has few insect or disease problems, and can tolerate
sun or shade although it blooms best in sun.
#32 Spicebush (Lindera benzoin). Deciduous 5 to 8-foot tall shrub that is slightly wider than tall with dark
green, oval-shaped leaves with smooth edges. The leaves, which have a pleasant fragrance when crushed, turn
yellow in the Fall. The flowers of this plant are small and pale yellow in color. They bloom in March and April.
In the fall, the berries attract many birds! This plant is an important host plant to butterflies in the Swallowtail
family. Texas Native.
#39 Sassafras (Sassafras albidum). The aromatic sassafras is a 35-50 ft., deciduous tree with horizontal
branching in cloud-like tiers. The mahogany-brown bark is deeply ridged and furrowed. Little bunches of
yellow-green flower balls are scattered profusely over the female tree; more sparsely on the male. It is a
medium-sized, moderately fast growing, aromatic tree with three distinctive leaf shapes, which have an
outstanding fall color. Texas Native.
#41 Almond Verbena (Aloysia virgata). Small single or multi-trunk “tree” with delicate-looking foliage and a
constant show of 6”– 8” spikes of feathery white flowers. It’s known for its unbelievable fragrance of a
heavenly honey-vanilla scent that wafts across the garden. Prefers full sun. Butterflies!!!
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#80 Cassia, Desert (Cassia nemophila). Naturally rounded dense form with bright green needle-like foliage,
evergreen. Spectacular display of bright yellow flowers late winter and into spring! Averages 4’ tall but can
reach 8’ tall. Prefers full sun and good drainage and is drought tolerant once established. Can be pruned to
keep a tight bushy form or trained as a small “tree.”
#84 Duranta, Sweet Memory (Duranta erecta ‘Sweet Memory’). This fabulous long blooming root hardy
plant forms a large, full, shrub or small “tree” and is covered with tight clusters of small purple flowers with a
white edging in heavy bloom cycles late spring thru fall. It also produces dangling clusters of yellow berries. A
must for any butterfly garden!!! Prefers full sun but will take light shade. Tough Texas Superstar™
#85 Duranta, Variegated (Duranta repens 'Variegata'). Durantas are fabulous, long blooming, root hardy
large shrubs or small "trees" and are covered with tight clusters of dark blue flowers, pure white flowers, or
purple flowers with a white edge in heavy cycles late spring thru fall. They also produce dangling clusters of
yellow berries. A must for any Butterfly garden!!! Prefer full sun but will take light shade. Butterflies!!!
#105 Bartlett’s Bauhinia (Bauhinia bartlettii). Distinctive, glossy green “cowfoot” shaped leaves cover this
airy, small tree. Clusters of rich amethyst-purple orchid-like flowers unfold gracefully each spring. Can reach
15’ with a flat-tiered open crown. Full sun, well drained soil. Has been evergreen in recent Houston winters.
Butterflies!
#107 Bottlebrush, Hannah Ray (Callistemon viminalis 'Hannah Ray'). Beautiful as a specimen or when used
as a hedge. Aromatic, normally evergreen small tree with soft, feathery, apple-green foliage on limbs with a
slightly weeping form. Long spring blooming cycle with large bright red bottlebrush flowers. Averages 10'-12'
tall. Sun and good drainage. A hummingbird magnet!!!
#108 Cherry Tree, Taiwan Flowering (Prunus campanulata). Taiwan cherry is a small, ornamental deciduous
tree with dense branching, a graceful, spreading habit and a maximum height and width of 25 ft. The bark is
smooth and reddish brown. Deep rosy-pink, bell-shaped flowers, about an inch across, appear in profusion
before the leaves in early spring. The leaves turn bronze in autumn.
#110 Hibiscus, Confederate Rose, Double (Hibiscus mutabilis 'Plenus'). This heirloom has clusters of 4-6"
fully double, bright pink, peony-like flowers which are born in late summer and into fall. A large deciduous
shrub in mild climates or a vigorous perennial in the colder portions of its range. Tough, easy, and reliable! The
Confederate Rose has long been a popular pass-a-long plant not only due to its ease of propagation but also
due to its reliable hardiness.
#115 Vitex, Montrose Purple (Vitex agnus-castas). Slightly larger foliage and magnificent blooms that are 3
times larger than the standard Vitex and a richer, darker blue color. A drought tolerant, sun loving, small,
single or multi-trunked tree up to 18’ tall. Butterflies!
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VINES
#64 Yellow-Flowered Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera sempervirens Sulphurea). Masses of flowers appear in
clusters from spring into early summer then sporadically thereafter. The tangerine yellow flowers are 1 to 2
inches long, narrow, and tubular. Big red berries persist in fall and early winter. Grows best in full sun and
average soil, but would also do well in light shade. Sure to attract hummingbirds and your neighbor's
attention!
#65 Coral Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera sempervirens). Gets its common name from its long, tubular red
flowers, which attract a wide variety of visitors including hummingbirds and long-tongued insect pollinators.
One of the showiest and longest-blooming of the garden honeysuckles, it does best in full sun when supported
on structures like trellises. After flowering, plants produce glossy red berries that attract songbirds. Texas
Native.
#66 Rangoon Creeper (Quisqualis indica). A gorgeous, lush, unbelievably long blooming vine for sunny
gardens. It’s strong, fast growing & root hardy down to the high teens (if mulched well). Rangoon Creeper
produces very fragrant flower clusters that explode with a fireworks display of white, pink, & red flowers all
summer & fall. Over a 2 to 3 day period, the flowers open white, change to pink, then to bright red. Sun. Fairly
drought tolerant once established. Very fragrant!
#76 Climbing Pink Barleria (Barleria repens ‘Climbing Pink’). Vigorous, lush climbing version of barleria that
blooms summer and fall. Bright green leaves with nice texture. Bright pink flowers. Sun, light shade. Normally
root hardy in the Houston area. Hummingbirds!
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FRUIT BEARING TREES, SHRUBS, PLANTS
AVOCADOS
Once established, avocados are fairly tough trees. However, many avocados fail during the first 12 months due
to poor soil drainage, sunburn or improper irrigation habits. Prior to planting, keep avocado in the pot until
late March and bring inside if there is going to be a frost or freeze. Avocados need protection from both frosts
and the sun for the first couple of years.
Avocados are large plants. They can grow to 30 feet tall and their footprint can be 15' or 20' across. Of course,
you can prune them to be smaller. They like as much sun as you can provide. They like to be well drained after
a rain or watering. So, a large sunny spot with good drainage is best.
#137 Joey. Beautiful tree growing 25’x20’ with 6-10 ounce thin skinned fruits with good flavor August to
October. Heavy bearer. Found in Uvalde, Texas. Cold hardy – mature trees can tolerate 15-18°F.
#138 Lila. This is a tight growing, vigorous tree. It is hardy down to the mid teens. It bears medium
pear-shaped fruit that has a rich flavor. This green skinned avocado ripens August to September.
#139 Mexicola. Pear-shaped 5 oz. fruits with high quality flesh and paper-thin, purplish-black skin. Tree
is tall, spreading and vigorous. Fruit ripens September - November. Requires well-drained soil. May
defoliate at 20 degrees but recovers quickly from freezes.
#140 Mexicola Grande. High quality avocado with high oil content and paper-thin, purple black skin.
Fruit ripens August to October. Hardy to 18 degrees. Requires well-drained soil.
BLACKBERRIES
Plant in existing soil with no amenities. You can plant them every three to four feet. They need either full sun
or partial sun to produce. They need to be mulched well prior to summer and watered regularly during the
summer in order to get production in the spring. They need no protection from winter freezes - they do okay
with freezes. They have virtually not pests or diseases, so they are easy to care for. No spraying needed.
Kiowa Blackberry. The world’s largest blackberry — up to 3" long! Blooms earlier and longer than
other berries. Upright, heavy producer, harvest early June. Fruit is large enough to make fresh cobbler with
just a few, great for juice or wine. Self-pollinating.
#146
Ouchita Blackberry PP#17162. Bears consistently high yields of large sweet berries over a five week
period on thornless canes. The berries are about the size of a quarter and contain approx. 10% - 12%
sugar. The erect habit of the blackberry makes it easy to maintain in the landscape. Good disease
resistance.
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BLUEBERRIES
Blueberries can be grown in Galveston County. Blueberries have no disease or insect problems, and just need
to be planted in acidic soil. If you have soil that is not acid, you can mix in some sphagnum peat moss and add
a little sulfur to bring the pH down to acidic level. Blueberries also like even watering, but don't like to stand in
water, so a raised bed is a good place to plant them. The two varieties best suited for the Gulf Coast are
rabbiteye and Southern Highbush.
Blueberries are sweetest two or three days after they turn blue, when the fruit is slightly soft to the touch.
They are easy to freeze by laying them single high on a cookie sheet in the freezer. Once frozen, they can be
put in a freezer bag for easy storage.
#142 Premier Rabbiteye Blueberry. Excellent flavor but not as heavy a producer. Ripens early to mid
season.
#143 Tifblue Rabbiteye Blueberry. Most outstanding. Use other varieties to lengthen harvest time.
Ripens mid to late season.
Gulf Coast Southern Highbush Blueberry. Low chill blueberry with great quality - one of the better
low chill varieties. Early ripening in April - May.
#144
Southern Bell Southern Highbush Blueberry. Low-chill bush that sprouts abundantly from the base,
and produces a heavy crop of fruit on stout, upright stems. Ripen in late April and early May.
#145
FIGS
Figs are easy to grow, and one tree can usually produce enough for an entire family and many friends. Most fig
varieties yield two distinct crops of fruit each year. The first crop is produced on the previous year's shoot
growth, while the second crop is borne on the leaf axils of the current season's growth. The amount of pruning
can affect the quantity of fruit produced, whether first or second crop figs.
Figs can grow very large, 10' or more tall and wide, depending on the variety, or they can be pruned to your
desired size. They do not like standing water and produce best in full sun. They do not need a pollinator. Fig
trees lose their leaves in fall. They like to be heavily mulched.
#148 LSU Purple. Released in 1991 by Louisiana State University. Medium size (about 20 per lb.). Glossy
reddish to dark purple. White flesh with light strawberry pulp. Very good mild flavor. High sugar content.
Closed-eye. Very cold tolerant.
#149 O'Rouke Improved Celeste. Trees are vigorous, producing upright trunks with a tendency to
produce horizontal growth during the juvenile phase. Producing good quality fruit, this fig ripens the same
time as other figs.
OTHER FRUIT TREES
#26 Paw Paw (Asimina triloba). A native Texas Fruit Tree with beautiful ornamental foliage. Prefers
understory conditions and is a major host plant for the Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly. Develops a narrowly
pyramidal shape with dense, drooping foliage down to the ground level. The fruits are initially green, maturing
by September or October to yellow or brown. Must have more than one tree for cross pollination. Texas
Native.
#135 Pawnee PECAN - Very large nut with high kernel percentage and early maturity (mid-September).
Good for high-density planting. Average 40 nuts per pound. Bears in September.
#150 Kandahar Early POMEGRANATE. Bright red skin and seeds. Ripens around September. Considered one
of the best "Old World" varieties.
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CITRUS
TYPES OF ROOTSTOCK
CR =
Carrizo
TF = Trifoliate Orange - well adapted to heavy, poorly-drained soils, extremely cold hardy and drought
tolerant once established. It’s the best rootstock for the Houston/Gulf Coast Area.
Seed = Grown on its own seed
NOTE: Type of rootstock is marked on the variety tag from Brazos Citrus Nursery.
BLOOD ORANGES and ORANGES
Moro Blood Orange. Most colorful of all the blood oranges. The exterior shows a bright red blush, and
the internal color is deep red. The juice is equally dark, sweet and juicy. The wonderful color and exotic flavor
of this unique orange makes it a popular gift. The fruits are medium-size, easy to peel and usually seedless.
The fruits ripen February to May.
#122
Tarocco Blood Orange. Large blood orange with nearly seedless juicy and delicious reddish-orange
flesh. High juice content. Moderately cold hard.
#123
#124 N-33 Navel Orange. Exceptionally sweet, seedless, delicious fruit. Easily peeled. Ripens September to
October.
#125 Washington Navel Orange. Exceptionally delicious, seedless and easy to peel. Washington navel
orange is also known as the Bahia for the Brazilian city from which it was imported into the United States in
1870. Navel orange trees have a round, somewhat drooping canopy and grow to a moderate size at maturity.
The Washington navel orange is at its best in the late fall and winter months, but Will hold on the tree for
several months beyond maturity. Also stores well.
#126 Valencia Orange. Valencias are one of the easiest citrus to grow. The fruit holds well on the tree for
months without losing quality. Extremely juicy, good flavor and nearly seedless. Cold hardy mid to upper 20's
once established.
GRAPEFRUIT
Grapefruit are large trees! Grapefruit will usually get to be about 10' to 12' tall and spread to a 10' to 12'
diameter. Grapefruit and pumellos usually have a more acid taste than oranges and tangerines. Some have
some sweetness and some are even much less acid, even mild, compared to standard grapefruit. Grapefruit
usually ripen starting in December and will hang in good quality on the trees into early and mid-spring.
#117 Bloomsweet Grapefruit. A cross between a pummelo and a sour orange, hefty yellow grapefruit,
with thinner skin, very juicy, fairly sweet pale flesh, unique flavor of grapefruit and orange, easy to peel
and segment, ripens November/December.
#118 Rio Red Grapefruit. Deep red flesh. Typical sweet-acid taste of a red grapefruit. Moderately cold
hardy.
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LEMONS AND LIMES
#119 Mexican “Key” Lime, Thornless. Small, excellent quality fruit. Excellent pies, limeade, and great in gin
and tonic. Very productive. Not cold tolerant. Attractive container plant. Small everbearing tree.
#120 Kaffir Lime. Aromatic leaves used in flavoring dishes, citrus fruit good for zest and juicing. Mildly frost
tolerant, should be protected from hard freezes. Good container plant.
#121 Meyer Lemon (Improved). Large, very good tasting. Heavy production. Cold tolerant to the low to
mid-20's. Protect in Winter or grow in container and move inside. Flowers in spring and fruits in fall. Can
produce two crops a year if it’s in a protected area.
SATSUMAS
Satsumas are a variety of tangerine. Buy early, mid and late season varieties to have months of ripe fruit
harvests. All Satsumas are cold tolerant to at least 26 degrees and perhaps more. They grow in a weeping
posture and can become about 10' tall and 10' wide. Satsumas are unique in that they are seedless or close to
seedless and their flesh is separated from the rind. They are all of outstanding quality.
#128 Brown Select. The fruit are often seedless, they have a more acid flavor than other Satsuma. The
trees are less weepy in form and bear heavily, and are known for its cold tolerance. Fruit ripens October to
January. Self fertile.
#129
Little Sweetie. A naturally small tree with small, very sweet fruit, like a Clementine.
#130 Miho Satsuma. Very flavorful fruit, not many seeds. Ripens around Thanksgiving. More upright tree
than other satsumas. More hardy than other satsumas.
#131 Seto Satsuma. Very flavorful fruit, not many seeds. Ripens around Thanksgiving. More upright tree
than other satsumas. More hardy than other satsumas.
#132 Xie Shan Satsuma. Easy to peel, and has that super sweet flavor we all love. This tree will fit into
tighter spots in small gardens. It’s the first satsuma to ripen of the year. Fruit ripens October to December.
Self fertile.
SMALL CITRUS VARIETIES
#127 Nules Clementine. A dwarf citrus tree for even the smallest spaces. Adapts to most soils. A heavy
yielder, this tree produces sweet, juicy, seedless or near seedless fruit. Ripens October to December and
should be harvested right away. Like all citrus fruits, store your harvest in a cool dry place for longer shelf life.
#133 Pong Koa Mandarin. The fruit is very uniform in shape, size and color (a yellow-orange color) and has a
fairly thin peel. The fruit quality is outstanding. It has a clear medium orange flesh, juicy, sweet and very
full-flavored. Fairly cold tolerant.
#134 Algerian Tangerine. An early ripening clementine with small, reddish orange fruit. Easy to peel, almost
always seedless, or very few seeds. Juicy and sweet, mild to rich flavor, excellent taste. Medium-small to
medium sized and usually seedless flesh. Rind is deep orange to orange-red, smooth and glossy. Peels easily.
Ripens late fall into winter: December, January and February.
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HERBS FOR COOKING, FRAGRANCE, AND HEALTH
#151 Zingiber Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Herbaceous perennial which grows annual stems about a 3’ tall
bearing narrow green leaves and yellow flowers. Best known as the source of the pungent, aromatic spice
called ginger. This spice is produced from the rhizome (underground stem) of the plant. Plants cannot
withstand frost, and must be grown in moist soil with regular water. They are easily cultivated and work well
in outdoor gardens, or indoors as windowsill plants.
#152 Rosemary, Prostrate (Rosemarinus ‘Prostrata’). One of those very special herbs that’s a must in any
sunny landscape. Prostrate Rosemary is an evergreen cascading shrub that mounds to about 2’ tall eventually
and cascades over anything; walls, landscape timbers, rock, out of containers, etc. Use it near walkways where
you can enjoy the fragrance of the foliage. Covered with small blue flowers in the winter and early spring.
Drought tolerant. Full sun or light shade. Must have good drainage. Great for cooking.
#153 Bay Laurel, Bayleaf (Laurus nobilis). A wonderfully fragrant evergreen shrub or small tree. The leaves
are edible – used for centuries in cooking. Can grow in sun or partial sun – tolerates temps into the low 20’s.
Beautiful in containers or in the garden. A must for every cook!
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COOL SEASON VEGETABLES
Artichoke - Green Globe. Bold, deeply lobed silvery-green leaves. Can grow in a giant rosette up to 4 feet tall.
Flowers in early summer. The flower buds are deep green with a light purple tinge.
Asian Greens - Mizun, Green. Elegant Japanese green with narrow white stems and bright green lacy-edged
leaves. Delicious spicy flavor.
Asparagus - Jersey Giant. Best for high yield, fine flavor and the largest succulent spears.
Beets - Detroit Dark Red. Round 3" beets have striking deep red flesh that's incredibly sweet.
Broccoli - Green Comet. Quick maturing, with large and tightly formed heads, some up to 7 inches.
Broccoli - Packman. Full sun. Space plants 18 inches apart. Grows to 18 inches tall and wide. Called a
large-beaded variety because of the larger size of the individual flowers or “beads” in the head, Packman has
large, bright green, mildly flavored domed heads that rise above the foliage for an easy harvest. Cooks love it
because the heads keep well in the fridge and freezer. Dr. Johnson’s favorite broccoli!
Brussel Sprouts - Jade Cross. Produces high yields of deep green ¾” -1" Brussels sprouts on 28" plants. The
plants are more compact than other varieties, which makes them less subject to wind damage. Early maturity
allows for later planting when cooler growing conditions are more favorable. Very adaptable.
Brussel Sprouts - Long Island. Full Sun. Grows to 24 inches. Heirloom. Semi-dwarf stocky plants with leaves
closely spaced, so there are lots of tasty sprouts on the short, self-supporting stems. Introduced at the end of
the 19th century, this was once one of the most important commercial varieties. It's still a great pick today.
Cabbage - Early Jersey Wakefield. Introduced in the 1840’s, with tasty, 2-lb, sweet and flavorful, conical
heads. This very early variety was sold commercially in the late 1860’s.
Cabbage - Late Flat Dutch. The standard, giant flat cabbage that is good for storage. 10 to 15-lb heads are of
high quality-delicious flavor. This heirloom was introduced by European settlers in the 1860’s.
Cabbage- Ruby Perfection. Heads are medium-sized and dense with a uniform high-round shape and good
wrapper leaves. Producing up to 3-4 pound heads.
Cabbage - Savoy. Full sun. Space plants 24 inches apart. Gardeners and cooks favor Savoy cabbage for its
sweet flavor and pretty crinkled leaves. This variety originated in Italy.
Cauliflower - Cheddar. Heads measure about 4 to 7 inches wide and are very heavy. For best orange color,
keep the heads untied during growth.
Cauliflower - Purple Graffiti. Produces a true cauliflower head on large plants. No need to shade curd, sunlight
deepens color.
Cauliflower - Snowball. Full Sun. Space plants 12 inches apart. Height 24-30 inches. An early maturing, snow
white, high quality hybrid from France, suitable for both spring or fall plantings.
Cauliflower - Snow Crown. 50-60 days. Snow Crown is always mild and sweet. Its hybrid vigor and rapid
growth make it one of the easiest to grow of all early cauliflower varieties. Forms fully domed curds in heads
7-8 inches across, weighing 1-2 pounds. This variety maintains its prime eating quality for up to 10 days in the
garden. May manifest a delicate pink blush when maturing in the hotter parts of summer.
Celery - Utah 5270. Tall, medium green stalk and foliage. Upright, compact habit. Pascal standard. Good heart
development and strong roots.
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Collards - Georgia. Full sun to part shade. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart. Height 24 to 36 inches tall.
Georgia collards are prized for their sweet, cabbage-like flavor. Leaves are ruffled and blue-green. Leaves taste
best when young. Rich in vitamins and minerals. Grows best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade and even
appreciates it in spring in our hot climate. Withstands cold weather; frost makes leaves sweet.
Kale - Dwarf Siberian. Tasty Russian variety produces leaves that are only slightly frilled and of top quality. 16inch plants are very hardy and productive.
Kale - Red Russsian. Stems are purple; leaves are flat, toothed dark green and with purple veins. Very tender
and mild.
Kale - Vates Blue Curled Scotch. Low-growing dwarf type with finely curled blue-green leaves.
Kale - White Russian. Gently lobed, slender-leafed variety with a gray-green base and white veins. Reaches 2
feet high. Flavorful and succulent even at a very young age.
Kohlrabi - Early White Vienna. Round, above-ground "bulbs" with light green, smooth skin have creamy white,
tender flesh. Flavor is mild, sweet, turnip-like. Superb raw or steamed.
Kohlrabi - Grand Duke. 50 days. Plant in raised bed, needs well-drained soil. Small plants produce smooth,
round, 4 inch bulbs with mild flavor. Texture is crisp and pleasing when cooked. Does not become fibrous.
Resistant to Black Rot.
Lettuce - Buttercrunch. 65 days. Mild, buttery-flavored leaves; compact butterhead-type head lettuce is
productive, heat tolerant and slow to bolt.
Lettuce - Romaine. Elongated, thick leaves which are crisp and savory, and hold these qualities well after
harvest. Very heat resistant, the plants are slow to bolt; ideal for either fall or spring. Space romaine lettuce
plants 12" apart.
Mustard Greens - Florida Broadleaf. Full Sun. Plant 18 inches apart. Grows to 10-12 inches. A southern
favorite. One of the first greens in spring. A mild-flavored mustard producing large, broad, rich green leaves of
appetizing pungency. Greens may be steamed, brazed or cooked in broth.
Mustard Greens - Red Giant Flatleaf. Magnificent, savoyed, purple-red leaves edged and veined pale green;
vigorous growing broad leaf variety.
Mustard Greens – Tendergreen. Has smooth leaves and makes a fine spinach substitute. Heat and drought
resistant.
Pak Choi - Mei Quing. Mei Quing quickly produces crisp sweet vase-shaped mini Pak Choi heads with dark
green leaves contrasting with the thin and crunchy pale lime green stalks. When cooked, Mei Quing has a
sweet nutty flavor with a mild Cabbage taste. Excellent stir-fry or use raw in salads.
Swiss Chard - Bright Lights. With stems of red, yellow, rose, gold, and white, Bright Lights is a visual feast in
your ornamental beds, in your vegetable garden, and at your dinner table. It has lightly savoyed leaves, of
burgundy and green, grows up to 20 inches tall, and is mild flavored. What a colorful accent for any meal! An
AAS winner.
Swiss Chard - Peppermint. Dark green leaves with bright stems. Use at any size, from baby leaf in salad mix up
to full size bunch.
Swiss Chard - Prima Rose. Deep-red leaf color that develops earlier. Plant as a garden border, then harvest the
tender baby leaves. Cooler temps turns red deeper color.
Swiss Chard - Rhubards's Chard. Thick and fleshy red stalks are 2 inches across at the base. Rhubarb's deeply
savoyed, rich dark green leaves with burgundy-red veins.
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HOMEGROWN BY GALVESTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS
Alyssum, Snow Crystal. Great as edging, groundcover, bedding, and container subjects. Heat and wind
tolerant. Space 5-8 inches apart in full sun and average, well-drained garden soil.
Basil, Large Leaf. Rich in oils and very aromatic, with extra large leaves. Grows 18 to 24 inches high with leaves
3 inches long.
Butterfly Pea Vine (Clitoria ternatea). An evergreen climber that typically grows on slender stems to 10‘. This
climber features compound odd-pinnate leaves (to 5" long), each with 5-9 elliptic to ovate rich green leaflets.
Pea-like, clear blue flowers (2" diameter) with yellowish centers bloom singly or in pairs from summer to fall.
Fruits are flattened pods.
Collards, Champion. Compact, slow bolting plant. Long, broad, wavy, tender leaves.
Cramer's Amazon Celosia (Celosia argentea). Attracts hordes of butterflies and hummingbirds
Kale, Redbor. Finely-curled, deep red leaves are sweet and tender.
Lettuce, Lollo Rossa. Red, heavily frilled leaves. Leaves are light green with stunning bright red edges. Mild and
tasty.
Mealy Cup Sage (Salvia farinacea). A shrubby upright clump 2 feet tall by 1 foot wide, with white mealy stems
and glossy green leaves. It bears deep, lavender-blue flowers on tall spikes from early summer to frost. Salvias
are some of the showiest plants for containers, annual borders, and mixed borders. Butterflies and
hummingbirds love them. Protect from frost.
Onion Seedlings – fertilize with a light application of water soluble fertilizer. One the bulbs are the size of the
pencil eraser, gently separate the bulbs and plant.
1015Y onion seedlings
Bunching onion seedlings
White onion seedlings
Papaya, ‘Terry’s Best’. Master Gardener Terry Cuclis is our papaya growing enthusiast. He has grown these
red-fleshed papaya from seed and donated them to the GCMGA for their annual sale.
Scarlet Pentapetes (Pentapetes phoenicea). "Thomas Jefferson sowed seeds of this tender annual along his
flower border in 1811, calling it "Scarlet Mallow.". He likely received seeds from Philadelphia nurseryman
Bernard McMahon, who noted the flower in his book, The American Gardener's Calendar, 1806." This plant
has tender, ornamental, annual flowers with scarlet, mallow-like blossoms that open at noon and close at
dawn. The foliage is distinctive, olive green with serrated edges.
Strawberries, Chandler. The vigorous, high-yielding, June-bearing strawberry plants produce very desirable
strawberries. Chandler strawberries are very large, firm, and produce early-season to mid-season. The
strawberries vary from being long and wedge-shaped to large and conical. They are a brilliant red color, glossy,
and have an exceptional flavor profile.
Tomato, Parks Whopper. Indeterminate. Resistant to Verticillium Wilt, Root Knot Nematodes, Tobacco Mosaic
Virus, and 2 strains of Fusarium Wilt.
The above will be available at the Homegrown & Home-tested by Master Gardeners table, along with a
variety of other plants, including Agapanthus, Plumeria, shell ginger, curculigo, Peace Lily, Spider Lily, Canna
Lily, butterfly attractors/nectar plants, and various other herbs and succulents.
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GALVESTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS’ 2015 FALL SEMINAR AND SALE
This year’s offering is a mix of “Texas Tough” perennials, shrubs, and trees.
Throughout the sale yard you will find many plants to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to
your gardens. For the butterflies there are many nectar plants as well as host plants for the
caterpillars.
There are many plants for the shade, as well as plants that can take the full sun.
Many of these plants are grown in our own gardens - time tested, tough, and beautiful.
Look for the Texas Superstar™ designation for those recognized by Texas A & M horticulturists
in statewide trials as performers throughout the State of Texas.
And for the first time ever, there is a good selection of cool season vegetables to interplant into
your garden beds, backyard gardens, and containers; as well as, berries, citrus, and herbs…. a
little something for everyone.
Thank you for supporting the Galveston County Master Gardeners. Proceeds from today’s sale of plants are
used to develop and maintain the Horticulture Demonstration Gardens located at the Galveston County
AgriLife Extension Office and Carbide Park, which the public is invited to enjoy and learn from year-round.
For more information about the Master Gardeners and the educational programs they provide, visit the
Galveston County AgriLife Extension Office located at 4102-B Main Street inside Carbide Park in La Marque,
call 281-534-3413, Ext. 1-1, or visit our website: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/
Educational programs of the Texas AandM AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The Texas AandM University System, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas cooperating.
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