Texas yards shine year-round—until summer heat hits. Handybeeman shares plants that beat the blaze and keep your garden lush.
Full Sun Champs
Texas summers test plants with heat and drought—watering limits don’t help. These picks thrive anyway.
Top Flowers
Columbine
Red or yellow blooms take moist, drained soil—sun or shade. Dormant in summer, trim late May for health.
Coreopsis
Yellow daisies love sun or part shade, native to East Texas. Prune spent blooms for more flowers.
Fall Aster
Purple petals peak in fall, tolerating sun or shade. Light spring/summer pruning keeps it tidy.
Firebush
Orange-red tubes turn burgundy in fall—cut to 6 inches post-freeze for spring growth.
Plumbago
Blue or white blooms favor morning sun, afternoon shade. Cut back post-freeze.
Rock Rose
Hibiscus-like blooms fade after spring—cut back a third in late winter.
Sage
Varieties like Cedar or Russian take full sun, resist deer—prune after first freeze.
Shrimp Plant
Shrimp-shaped flowers love morning sun, cut to 6 inches in winter.
Container Stars
Geraniums
Colorful, shade-tolerant—grow up to 3 feet in pots or beds.
Hibiscus
Tropical vibes need heat—stake them indoors in cool weather.
Lantana
Orange to lavender blooms spill over—keep soil moist.
Pentas
Nectar-rich reds and pinks—pinch for blooms, bright shade best.
Verbena
250+ types thrive in sun—perfect for hanging baskets.
Move pots indoors below 45°F.
Hot-Weather Grasses
St. Augustine
Lush but thirsty—browns without water.
Zoysia
Hardy, less mowing—fertilize monthly, slow to heal.
Buffalo Grass
Native, rugged—low water, 5-6 inches tall.
Bermuda & Rye
Heat-tough—overseed for year-round green.
Ground Cover
Shade: Periwinkle, hosta—sun: Phlox. Ask pros what fits.
Heat-Tough Shrubs
American Beautyberry
Purple berries, 3-5 feet—no pruning needed.
Japanese Aralia
Shade-loving, up to 10 feet—dies back in harsh cold.
Desert Broom
Evergreen, 3-6 feet—spreads fast.
Rosemary
Herb with blue blooms—spreads, needs drainage.
Flowering Shrubs
Glossy Abelia
Dense, evergreen—pink/white blooms, bird-friendly.
Bottlebrush
Spiky red flowers—pest-resistant, bee magnet.
Germander
Purple blooms, low care—thrives in rocky soil.
Why Handybeeman?
Texas heat frying your yard? Handybeeman picks plants that last. Contact Handybeeman today!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How often water heat-tolerant plants?
Weekly—less for natives like Buffalo grass.
Can I grow these in pots indoors?
Yes, if above 45°F—hibiscus needs humidity.
Why choose Buffalo grass?
Low water, low mowing—Texas tough.
What’s pruning cost?
DIY free—pros $50-$150 per job.
Thrive with Handybeeman
Beat the heat with Handybeeman’s landscaping know-how. Contact Handybeeman today!
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