Tough Plants for Texas Gardens: Indian Blanket Flower

The Texas heat can be a beat down. And lots of plants struggle to keep up. We’ve all seen gardens that thrive in the spring when conditions are glorious. But, come summer the casualties start piling up.
Lucky for us there are a variety of plants that can endure the tough hot and dry conditions we experience during a Texas summer.
So, we thought we’d share a few ideas with you. And show you some plants that can add color to your garden without too much of a spike in your water bill.
These native and adapted plants are Texas tough. And they’re a great fit for our North Texas landscapes.
The Indian Blanket Flower is a Texas native. It reseeds easily and is very easy to grow. Deadheading the flowers can promote more continuous blooming.

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The Spintop series of Gallardia look to be shorter, with gray-green leaves, and a longer bloom period. Equally heat tolerant. Great for the front of pollinator and shrub beds.