Shade Tolerant Plants

GOLD DUST AUCUBA  Native to Japan, the gold dust plant (Aucuba japonica) is a hardy but slow-growing evergreen shrub. Also referred to as spotted laurel or  Japenese Acuba

 Japanese Arelia  Large, exotic, rich green foliage adds an exciting and bold tropical look to landscapes and patios. Great in a shade.  

 Wood ferns  They are attractive ornamental ferns, with upright arching fronds that look great in mixed borders with other perennials.  

 Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. 

 Liriope is a genus of low, grass-like flowering plants from East and Southeast Asia. Some species are often used in landscaping in temperate latitudes. It may be called "lilyturf" in North America, although it is neither a true grass nor a lily.  

 Loropetalum is an evergreen shrub with a vase-shaped or rounded form and arching branches. It has small, oval leaves and clusters of fringe-like flowers that bloom in late winter through early summer. The flowers can be white, pink, red, or creamy white, and the foliage can be green, purple, burgundy, or variegated.  

 Giant liriope grows into clumps of dark green, grass-like leaves that can reach 3 ft tall and wide. In the summer, it produces small, light lavender-blue flowers that are followed by blue fruits.  

 Mondo Grass, Attractive clumps of stemless, dark green, grass-like leaves make a beautiful small-scale groundcover or low border. 

 Dwarf Mondo Grass, This dwarf variety, only half the size of others, creates a lush groundcover of dense, dark green, grass-like clumps. 

 Dwarf Encore Azaleas grow more slowly and can easily be maintained at 2-3' tall x 3-4' wide. Perfect for containers, shrub borders, and small hedges. Comes in a variety of colors.

 The Double Knock Out® Rose boasts cherry red, full, double flowers that bloom continuously with disease resistance and hardiness. Comes in a variety of colors. 

 Mexican feathergrass is a finestem needlegrass, fineleaved nassella, and Argentine needle-grass. It is native to the south-western United States, northern Mexico and Argentina.  

 Japanese yew or spreading yew, is a member of the genus Taxus,. It is an evergreen tree or large shrub growing to 10–18 m tall, with a trunk up to 60 cm diameter.  

Cherry laurel is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the Roseaceae (rose) family native to Europe. With its erect habit and glossy green leaves this plant grows .

  Autumn sage, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to a long, narrow area from southwest Texas, through the Chihuahuan Desert and into the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi, typically growing in rocky soils  

Texas sage one of the most popular shrubs in Texas. These tough, desert-adapted plants are hearty and add a splash of color to any landsape.

Blue mound Juniper is a low maintenance evergreen shrub that is drought and salt tolerant, and disease and heat resistant. Great for ground cover in any landscape project.

  Japanese box or littleleaf box, is a species of flowering plant in the box family found in Japan and Taiwan. It is a dwarf evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 1 m tall and wide. 

  This palm typically grows to about 6 to 10 feet tall. It has a slender trunk and a graceful crown of feathery fronds. 

 Sago  Palm  is an attractive, slow-growing palm-like tree with a crown of stiff, feathery leaves.  Pest, and disease resistant, it thrives in full sun to part shade and is drought tolerant once established. 

 Mexican fan palm is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun to partial sun. It is a drought-, wind- and salt-tolerant palm. ITs a great addition to add  a tropical feel to your landscape.

 Southern Wax Myrtle grows narrow olive-green foliage in a small tree or shrub like form. The thickness of this plant and speed at which it achieves its full  glory.

  Blue Juniper. Horizontal branching and masses of bright blue fruit are very ornamental. Tolerant of poor soils. 

  Texas lilac - or vitex is a small tree with distinctive palmately compound leaves. Profuse spikes of lavender flowers, blooming heavily in the early summer, and then sporadically throughout the summer and fall. Vitex is heat, drought and pest tolerant. 

 Oklahoma Red Bud Early-blooming ornamental tree with purple-red flowers in large clusters. Attracts attention with its showy blooms and grows in a variety of soils and climates. 

Cedar Elms are prized for their shade, resilience, and low maintenance, and they attract various wildlife, including birds and butterflies.

 The Dogwood Tree is a beautiful and versatile ornamental tree, well adapted to life in the United States.  

 Arizona Cypress Heat- and drought-tolerant cypress native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Excellent choice for windbreaks, erosion control, and landscape ornamentals.  

The Potato vine is loved for its colorful  chartreuse, purple, bronze, copper, or black foliage. And because its beauty comes from the foliage, Adds a spalsh of bold color to any landscape.

 The Lantana plant is a hardy, flowering shrub known for its vibrant clusters of small, colorful flowers and its ease of growth. Here’s an overview: 

 Red Salvia (Salvia splendens), also known as Scarlet Sage, is a vibrant, flowering perennial often used to add striking color to gardens. Here’s a description: 

 Skullcap flowering plant known for its small, tubular flowers that bloom in shades of purple, blue, or lavender. The blooms appear from late spring to mid-summer, adding subtle color and charm to the garden. 

Rock Rose known for its delicate, five-petaled blooms in shades of pink to magenta, Rock Rose flowers resemble small hibiscus blooms. The flowers open in the morning and close in the evening, providing daily splashes of color from late spring to fall. 

The 4-Nerve Daisy produces bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with four distinct veins (or nerves) on each petal, which bloom prolifically from spring through early fall. The flowers close at night and open in the morning, creating a daily burst of color.

 Crossvine produces clusters of tubular, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of orange, red, and yellow. These vibrant blooms are not only stunning but also have a light, sweet fragrance and can bloom sporadically into summer. 

 Turks Cap  is red, hibiscus-like flowers resemble small, partially opened buds or "turban" shapes, which is where the name Turk’s Cap originates. These blooms appear from late spring to fall, adding continuous color to the garden. 

  The Blackfoot Daisy blooms abundantly with small, white, daisy-like flowers that have yellow centers. These blooms appear from spring through fall, emitting a subtle honey-like fragrance and creating a continuous display of color. 

  The Purple Coneflower produces large, daisy-like blooms with vibrant purple-pink petals that droop slightly, surrounding a prominent, spiky, orange-brown central cone. Blooming from early summer to fall, it brings striking color and texture to the garden