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Preferring medium water use, it flourishes in both full sun and partial shade, often benefiting from seasonal flooding. Gregg's Mistflower serves an excellent ground cover that is a vital nectar source for butterflies, particularly attracting Queen butterflies in the fall, and acts as a larval host for Rawson's Metalmark. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eConoclinium greggii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southwestern United States, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, parts of northern Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 to 3 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Full Sun, Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low, Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Dates: \u003c\/strong\u003eMarch to November\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nativo Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":42266060062813,"sku":"10637550062813","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":42266060095581,"sku":"10637550095581","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 gallon","offer_id":43126316040285,"sku":"54431181040285","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gallon","offer_id":43182204256349,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1127\/6381\/files\/greggs-mistflower.jpg?v=1717098078"},{"product_id":"turks-cap","title":"Turk's Cap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurk's Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a resilient and adaptable shrub, celebrated for its striking red flowers that remain partially closed, creating a unique turban-like appearance. Ideal for shady areas, Turk's Cap is drought-tolerant and thrives in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. Its showy blooms provide an excellent nectar source, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators, while its berries are enjoyed by birds and small mammals. Additionally, the plant is known for its edible fruit, which has a flavor similar to apples, adding an extra layer of utility to its ornamental appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eMalvaviscus arboreus\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003edrummondii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas, North America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 5 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 5 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part Shade, Full Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low, Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms: \u003c\/strong\u003eMay-November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones: \u003c\/strong\u003e7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Nativo Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":42582992683101,"sku":"10637552683101","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":42582992715869,"sku":"10637552715869","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 gallon","offer_id":43204729569373,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gallon","offer_id":43662804615261,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1127\/6381\/files\/turks_cap_shade_bush.jpg?v=1723840020"},{"product_id":"texas-lantana","title":"Texas Lantana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Lantana (\u003cem\u003eLantana urticoides\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a resilient, spreading shrub known for its vibrant red, orange, and yellow tubular flowers, which bloom from April to November. Reaching up to 6 feet in height, this plant thrives in poor, well-drained soils and is particularly well-suited for dry, exposed, and gravelly sites. Its crinkly leaves emit a sharp aroma when touched, and while mature stems may become thorny, they add to the plant's tough, durable nature. Texas Lantana is highly heat-tolerant and provides excellent summer color. It's a perfect choice for low to medium ground cover, particularly in wildlife-friendly gardens, as it attracts butterflies and birds while being highly deer-resistant. 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With stems reaching up to 4 feet tall, it produces showy, rose-colored flowers from spring to fall, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and moths. Its velvety, scalloped leaves complement the colorful blooms, making it an excellent choice for drought-tolerant gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003ePavonia lasiopetala\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e2 to 4 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 to 3 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun, Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e April-November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones: \u003c\/strong\u003e5-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Nativo Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":42584779259997,"sku":"10637559259997","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":42584779292765,"sku":"10637559292765","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1127\/6381\/files\/rock_rose_1.jpg?v=1723941360"},{"product_id":"compact-texas-sage","title":"Texas Sage 'Compact'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompact Texas Sage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeucophyllum frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Compacta’) is a versatile dwarf cultivar that thrives in well-drained soils and adapts well to various soil types. Preferring low water use, it flourishes in full sun. Compact Texas Sage serves as an evergreen shrub with soft, silver-gray foliage and ornamental lilac-pink blooms in spring and fall, often responding to increased humidity. 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