This member of the Lamiaceae or Mint family can grow to 5 feet tall. The shape of the the sage flower is distinctive. The color of its petals can be … [Read more...] about Azure Blue Sage, Salvia azurea, A Tall Sage With Beautiful Blue Flowers
Plants
The Trumpet Creeper Vine Makes Huge, Red, Trumpet-Shaped Flowers
The plant pictured above is a member of the Trumpet-Creeper Vine family, Bignoniaceae, known as Campsis radicans or the Common Trumpet Creeper … [Read more...] about The Trumpet Creeper Vine Makes Huge, Red, Trumpet-Shaped Flowers
Redbud Tree- A Sign of Spring in Texas
The tree pictured is Cercis candensis, the Eastern Redbud. In early spring when it is still cold enough for frosts, you will find these hot pink … [Read more...] about Redbud Tree- A Sign of Spring in Texas
White-flowered Rosin Weed
This perennial member of the Asteraceae or sunflower and daisy family is an odd looking plant because it looks like a white daisy on steroids. … [Read more...] about White-flowered Rosin Weed
Clasping-leaved Coneflower
Clasping-leaved Coneflower, Dracopis amplexicaulis in Asteraceae, has large 2 inch diameter flowers that look like Mexican Hat flowers on steroids. … [Read more...] about Clasping-leaved Coneflower