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Questions and Answers:Here is more information about “Texas Superstar” plants. “Texas Superstar” plants are highly recommended plants developed or discovered by Texas A&M University. A full list of plants considered Texas Superstars is available on www.Texassuperstar.com as well as sources. I have experience with every plant on the list and can offer my personal opinion of each one. Your individual garden conditions may be different and what doesn’t do well for me might work great for you, so I encourage you to experiment as that’s half the fun of gardening. Chinkapin Oak: Broadleaf oak that is highly adaptable to our region and can grow very tall. Nice fall color. Highly recommended as a substitute for live oak as it grows faster. Phalaenopsis Orchid: Indoor plant that needs moderate temperatures. Can bloom twice a year. Follow standard orchid care procedures. Laura Bush Petunia: A vigorous petunia with brightly colored hot pink or violet flowers that will bloom well into the summer season. Reseeds freely and comes back every year. Will continue to bloom if deadheaded 2 or 3 times during the growing season. “Tidal Wave” Tm Cherry Petunia: Collapses in heat of summer if planted in hanging basket. Will last longer if planted in ground but needs more moisture and fertilizer than old fashioned types. Dwarf Mexican Petunia: Aggressive ground cover. Quickly becomes a pest if not controlled. Dependable bloomer and performer, however. “John Fanick” Garden Phlox: Highly mildew resistant. Grows shorter and more compact than most phlox. Deadhead in late summer and separate in late fall. “Victoria” Garden Phlox: 3 foot tall or more with equal spread. Comes back every year. Blooms once during mid-summer. Butterfly magnet. Less prone to mildew than some others, but plant in full sun to be sure. Not as drought resistant as you might think. Chinese Pistache: Recommended by every garden writer in the state. Medium size tree with great fall foliage and drought resistance. Takes forever to get a descent size but carefree once established. Plumbago: Nice blue flowers that bloom all summer. Often freezes to death in zone 8, so plant in protected area that gets full sun. Purslane: Blooms in profusion on summer mornings. Reseeds like crazy and hard to tell apart from the wild purslane that’s already a major pest in our gardens. I would avoid it unless you plant in containers. Belinda’s Dream Rose: First plant to be named Texas Superstar. Highly recommended. Double pink blossoms. Needs to be watered occasionally to continue blooming throughout summer. Disease resistant. Knock-Out Rose: No rose is more resistant to drought and disease than the Knock-Out Rose. Giving it standard rose care will only increase the already spectacular show. Single red flowers. Double Knock-Out is now available. Marie Daly Rose: Blooms more sparsely than some other antique roses but still a pretty tough plant. Needs regular irrigation to continue looking good. Mexican Bush Sage: Very nice silver foliage with blue or purple flower spikes that bloom in the fall. Grows up to 4 feet tall but can be cut back in midsummer for shorter display. “Henry Duelberg” Salvia: Outstanding short salvia that holds blue flower spikes above foliage. Highly recommended for border planting. New Wonder Scaevola: Not drought tolerant in sandy soils. Nice bloom period if given extra care and planted in container, but is not care free in our zone. Blue Princess Verbena: Great for ground cover. Begins to fade a little in late summer but can be revived with fertilizer and extra water. Texas Lilac Vitex: Incredible large shrub with purple flower spikes in early to midsummer. Easy to grow once established. Click Here to Ask Me a Gardening Question
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