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Ice Plant. Portulaca and Aptenia are both commonly called ice plants. You can also find Delosperma, also called ice plant. Despite their name, these low-water succulents thrive on heat. Aptenia is also known as “hearts and flowers” and as “red apple plant.”
At the nursery look for plants tagged with names like “Silverado” and “Green Cloud” for denser foliage and compact growth. Deep blue Mealy Sage (Salvia farinacea) is a good perennial for sun or part shade. Look for “Henry Duelberg” salvia at the nursery. It’s a fast spreader, so give it plenty of room.
Plant in raised beds where possible and amend the soil with organic material. Use fencing and wire cages to protect plants, especially new ones, from deer and other creatures. Conserve water by minimizing turf areas, mulching plants and using drip irrigation or soaker hoses.
Know the light and water requirements for all of your plants. Group your plants together according to the amount of light and water they require. Plant all the plants that need only natural rainfall in one bed.
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10 lis 2022 · These 10 Texas native plants pass the drought tolerant test with flying colors. They are tough as nails and have been surviving on their own in nature for thousands of years. Summer 2022 in Texas tested even the most seasoned gardener, and the hardiest of landscaping plants.
View the new 2023 Texas Hardiness Zone Map. Based on the 1990 USDA Hardiness Zone Map, this interactive version covers the state of Texas which ranges from USDA Zone 6a to USDA Zone 9b.
