{"title":"Plants For Shady Spots","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"purple-coneflower","title":"Purple Coneflower","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eAn iconic prairie wildflower that’s easily grown from seed It's also a host plant for three butterflies: the Silvery Checkerspot, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eGorgone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e Checkerspot, and the Bordered Patch. Be careful to avoid spraying lawn chemicals that will harm these caterpillars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eMature plants can be dug and divided every few years. It's one of the easiest native plants for children to grow from seed. Wait for seed heads to mature by mid-October, then in January scatter the seeds (in gallon pots, or in a seedbed in the garden). Plants bloom after their first year of growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are nine species of Coneflowers (Echinacea) in the United States. Seven are home to Texas, including this one which is native to East Texas. The rounded dome of little blooms on this prairie flower offers easy access for butterflies to sit and sip nectar, like this Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (pictured). Purple Coneflower does well in part shade and full sun. Birds will visit your garden during winter to eat the prolific seeds they produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eLearn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.npsot.org\/posts\/native-plant\/echinacea-purpurea\/\"\u003eNative Plant Society\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativotx.com\/products\/purple-coneflower\"\u003eNativo Gardens.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: 4\" pot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eScientific Name: Echinacea Purpurea\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2-4 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1 foot\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun, Morning Sun, Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51625691971867,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/PurpleConeflower1.jpg?v=1768342560"},{"product_id":"red-turks-cap","title":"Red Turks Cap","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eGreat for shady spots under a tree or in full sun. Hummingbirds love this plant’s blooms. Little red fruits will feed other birds, and they’re edible for us humans too, tasting like little apples. A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003en easy plant to teach children how to grow plants from stem cuttings. Trim it back in spring for a bushier plant with more blooms, and stick the stems in potting soil and keep them moist until you see roots. Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.npsot.org\/posts\/native-plant\/malvaviscus-arboreus-var-drummondii\/\"\u003eNative Plant Society\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativotx.com\/products\/turks-cap\"\u003eNativo Gardens.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant size: 4\" pot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eMalvaviscus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003earboreus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHeight: 4-5 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 3.5-5 feet\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Morning Sun, Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51625694626075,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/RedTurksCap1.jpg?v=1768342819"},{"product_id":"american-beautyberry","title":"American Beautyberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/agrilifetoday.tamu.edu\/2025\/10\/13\/american-beautyberry-named-newest-texas-superstar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eA Texas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eSuperStar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/agrilifetoday.tamu.edu\/2025\/10\/13\/american-beautyberry-named-newest-texas-superstar\"\u003e plant (selected in 2025 by A\u0026amp;M AgriLife),\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eBeautyberry thrives in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003ealmost any conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eIt thrives in full sun long as the soil is moist. A little afternoon shade (by 3pm) is best. It can also be planted in part shade (it’s natural habitat as an understory shrub) where drier soil is not a problem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMagenta purple berries are loved by birds, who will help scatter the seeds to spread the plant. In fall, the foliage turns yellow. Leaves contain Callicarpenal, a terpenoid, proven effective to deter mosquitoes. Used for that purpose by native peoples for over 300 years to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/texassuperstar.com\/american-beautyberry\"\u003erepel mosquitos and other insect pests\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eLearn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.npsot.org\/posts\/native-plant\/callicarpa-americana\/\"\u003eNative Plant Society\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativotx.com\/products\/american-beautyberry\"\u003eNativo Gardens.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant size: Gallon\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eScientific Name: Callicarpa Americana\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3-6 feet (taller in sun)\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 4-6 feet\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun, Morning Sun, Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51625708028187,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/AmericanBeautyberry.jpg?v=1768343251"},{"product_id":"horseherb","title":"Horseherb","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy fight the shade when nature has a solution?  Lawns sometimes struggle under deep shade (Live Oak trees in particular) because St. Augustine is highly vulnerable to fungal disease like TARR. Low light levels make it hard for non-native grasses to truly thrive. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHorseherb is a great solution to this problem. It's a native plant (often growing in city parks) and it loves dry or moist shade, and spreads via stems that root upon contact with soil. It's a host plant for sulfur and skipper butterflies, too, who lay their eggs on the leaves (avoid spraying insecticides that will kill them). Horseherb will help bring more adult butterflies into your landscape, and cover up bare spots in shade where grass won't grow. That's a win-win! Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.npsot.org\/posts\/native-plant\/calyptocarpus-vialis\/\"\u003eNative Plant Society\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativotx.com\/products\/horseherb\"\u003eNativo Gardens.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: 4\" pot\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: Calyptocarpus vialis \u003cbr\u003eHeight: 6\"\u003cbr\u003eSpread: along stems that root on bare soil\u003cbr\u003eLight: Morning Sun, Shade, Full Sun, Afternoon Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":52044555682075,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":52044555714843,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/Horseherb.jpg?v=1768514074"},{"product_id":"pigeonberry","title":"Pigeonberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eLoved by birds for its bright red berries, Pigeonberry is well suited to moist shady areas beneath trees. At only 12-18\" tall, it's a bit taller than a true groundcover, thought it can be used as one. It provides valuable habitat for insects that scurry along mulch or the soil surface, protecting them from sunlight (and birds) with the shade and protection of its glossy dark green leaves. Start with a few plants and over time it will cast seed and fill in for a mass planting. Do not eat the leaves or seeds as they are toxic to humans (though not for birds!). Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.npsot.org\/posts\/native-plant\/rivina-humilis\/\"\u003eNative Plant Society\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativotx.com\/products\/pigeonberry\"\u003eNativo Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: 4\" pot\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: Rivina humilis \u003cbr\u003eHeight: 12\" - 18\"\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 2 feet\u003cbr\u003eLight: Morning Sun, Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51634226004251,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/Pigeonberry.jpg?v=1768514046"},{"product_id":"texas-gold-columbine","title":"Texas Gold Columbine","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat for moist shady areas, the Texas Gold Columbine is native to southern Texas. In North Texas, it will want some additional water in summer. It does cast seed prolifically so it will provide a denser mass planting over time (avoid growing other columbines nearby as it will cross-pollinate with them!). Start with two plants and let them cast seed for a mass planting over a few years. Bright yellow blooms are well loved by butterflies and bumblebees, and even hummingbirds may show some interest in them. Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.npsot.org\/posts\/native-plant\/aquilegia-hinckleyana\/\"\u003eNative Plant Society\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativotx.com\/products\/golden-columbine\"\u003eNativo Gardens.\u003c\/a\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: 4\" Pot or Gallon\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: Aquilegia chrysantha \u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2-3 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 2 feet\u003cbr\u003eLight: Morning Sun, Shade\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":52044573835547,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":52044573868315,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/TexasGoldColumbine_a66d2b49-523d-44ef-bae8-c60dd5e7b3a7.jpg?v=1774547990"},{"product_id":"wood-fern","title":"Wood Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur native fern in North Texas, the Wood Fern loves moist shade. Plant it around the base of a tree if you can't get grass to grow. Over time, it will spread and fill in with rhizomes. Leaves are quite dark green, sometimes lime, and they turn bronze in fall and winter. Trim back fern fronds before spring, for new growth to emerge. As it loves moisture, in summer be sure to give it a bit of extra water. Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.npsot.org\/posts\/native-plant\/thelypteris-kunthii\/\"\u003eNative Plant Society\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativotx.com\/products\/southern-wood-fern\"\u003eNativo Gardens.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: Gallon\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: Thelypteris kunthii \u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2-3 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 2 feet\u003cbr\u003eLight: Morning Sun, Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51634226331931,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/WoodFern_052a0fc6-433d-4de2-b0d4-764639354c65.jpg?v=1774548385"},{"product_id":"missouri-violet","title":"Missouri Violet","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn moist shade, Missouri Violets do very well. Their glossy heart-shaped leaves emerge from highly drought-tolerant roots, with purple blooms in late spring. Plant these around the base of a tree in shade, where grass won't thrive for lack of light. It will reseed and fill in for a thick groundcover. Leaves are edible, so this plant is actually a vegetable too. Leaves are high in vitamins A and C. Flowers can be used as edible culinary decorations on cakes and other sweet treats! Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.npsot.org\/posts\/native-plant\/viola-sororia\/\"\u003eNative Plant Society\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativotx.com\/products\/missouri-violet\"\u003eNativo Gardens.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: 4\" pot\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: Viola sororia\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 12 inches\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 12 inches\u003cbr\u003eLight: Morning Sun, Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51634226757915,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/MissouriViolet.jpg?v=1768513812"},{"product_id":"inland-sea-oats","title":"Inland Sea Oats","description":"\u003cp\u003eA clumping grass that loves shady areas that are moist, Inland Sea Oats is great for areas where St. Augustine or Zoysia turfgrasses struggle to grow in shade. It also does well in Morning Sun locations. If planted in full sun it may need extra watering to stay looking nice, though it is highly drought tolerant and will bounce back when more rain comes. In soils that stay wet naturally, full sun is fine. Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.npsot.org\/posts\/inland-sea-oats-your-can-i-grow-anything-in-that-shady-spot-plant\/\"\u003eNative Plant Society\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativotx.com\/products\/inland-seaoats\"\u003eNative Gardeners.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: 4\" Pot or Gallon\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: Chasmanthium latifolium\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2-4 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 2 feet\u003cbr\u003eLight: Morning Sun, Shade, Full Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":52044548735259,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":52044548768027,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/InlandSeaOats.jpg?v=1768513779"},{"product_id":"lyreleaf-sage","title":"Lyreleaf Sage","description":"\u003cp\u003eStruggling with your lawn in shade? Try Lyreleaf Sage. It makes an excellent groundcover in shade or Morning Sun locations. Flower blooms reach 2' tall from a base of evergreen leaves (similar to the non-native Ajuga) that may turn a lovely purple color in fall\/winter. A very hardy plant, it can even be mowed and walked on. For areas under trees where grass won't grow for lack of light, consider planting Lyreleaf Sage instead of resodding. Another benefit is the nectar it provides for native bees, which are in decline and need our help providing more habitat. Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=saly2\"\u003eLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.npsot.org\/posts\/native-plant\/salvia-lyrata\/\"\u003eNative Plant Society\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativotx.com\/products\/lyreleaf-sage\"\u003eNativo Gardens.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: 4\" pot\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: Salvia lyrata\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1-2 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1-2 feet\u003cbr\u003eLight: Morning Sun, Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51634227380507,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/LyreleafSage.jpg?v=1768513741"},{"product_id":"golden-groundsel","title":"Golden Groundsel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderful groundcover for moist, shady areas or morning-only sun, Golden Groundsel is one of the earliest spring bloomers (in mid-February) from very short basal leaves (3-6\"). After blooming, the flower stems can be cut back to leave an evergreen groundcover underneath trees in dappled shade. It can do well in full sun so long as soil is moist. For drier soils, morning only sun is better. Learn more at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.npsot.org\/posts\/golden-groundsel-our-bright-eyed-early-riser\/\"\u003eNative Plant Society\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nativegardeners.com\/products\/golden-groundsel-1\"\u003eNative Gardeners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: 4\" Pot or Gallon\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: Packera aurea\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1-2 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1-2 feet\u003cbr\u003eLight: Morning Sun, Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":52063696847131,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":52063696879899,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/GoldenGroundsel.jpg?v=1768513702"},{"product_id":"cedar-sage","title":"Cedar Sage","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn its native habitat (near Austin, in the Edwards Plateau), Cedar Sage grows under the shade of ashe juniper trees in well-draining soil. In DFW's Blackland Prairie clay soil, it also does well in part shade, best with morning sun and protection from harsh afternoon light. It's fuzzy leaves are great for young children as a sensory plant. It will die back in winter and return in spring from the root. It also casts seed prolifically nearby to give you many more free volunteer plants nearby. Plant two and give them space to fill in for a mass planting by seed. Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centraltexasgardener.org\/resource\/cedar-sage\/\"\u003eCentral Texas Gardener \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nativegardeners.com\/products\/salvia-cedar\"\u003eNative Gardeners.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: 4\" Pot or Gallon\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: Salvia roemeriana\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1-2 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1-2 feet\u003cbr\u003eLight: Morning Sun, Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":52044558860571,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":52044558893339,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/CedarSage.jpg?v=1768513657"},{"product_id":"chile-pequin","title":"Chile Pequin \/ Chiltepin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/foodfirst.org\/chiltepin-past-present-and-future\"\u003emother of all chiles\u003c\/a\u003e,\" the Chile Pequin is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centraltexasgardener.org\/resource\/chile-pequin\"\u003ethe official pepper\u003c\/a\u003e of the State of Texas. It was first domesticated about 6000 years ago in Central Mexico, where it is called Chiltepin (\"flea chili\" in Nahuatl) for the small size of its fruits, about the size of a peppercorn. Used for 500+ years to make spicy salsas, the small fruits are also eaten by birds who spread the seeds. Highly drought tolerant, with white flowers from June to September, it sets little red fruits in late fall. Jalapenos, Serranos, and Bell peppers all trace their ancestry to the Chiltepin. In shade, it grows taller and more upright, seeking the light. In full sun, it has a more rounded growth habit. After fall frost, trim it back and new growth emerges from the roots. 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It does well as a groundcover in areas with morning-only sun of dappled shade. In winter it will die back to the root and put on fresh growth in spring. During it's long bloom cycle, from March through October, hummingbirds are drawn to the red blooms. To extend blooming, trim the plant back regularly so it will put on fresh flowers. It's fragrant leaves add a pleasant scent to the garden in shady or full sun locations. Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centraltexasgardener.org\/resource\/texas-betony\/\"\u003eCentral Texas Gardener\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nativegardeners.com\/products\/texas-betony\"\u003eNative Gardener.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: 4\" pot\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name:  Stachys coccinea\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1-2 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1-2 feet\u003cbr\u003eLight: Morning Sun, Shade\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51697336353051,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/TexasBetony.jpg?v=1769618512"},{"product_id":"snake-herb","title":"Snake Herb","description":"\u003cp\u003eHighly drought tolerant, Snake Herb attracts many butterflies with its lavender blooms (but not snakes, we promise!). It can withstand periodic wet conditions and slowly spreads via rhizome to fill in an area in sun (where its blooms are prolific) or shade (with fewer blooms). Low growing at only about 12\" tall, it makes a wonderful groundcover that offers value for wildlife. It's also a host plant for the Common Buckeye, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/observations?place_id=3024\u0026amp;subview=map\u0026amp;taxon_id=48505\"\u003ea common North Texas garden visitor.\u003c\/a\u003e Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centraltexasgardener.org\/resource\/snake-herb\"\u003eCentral Texas Gardener\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativotx.com\/products\/snake-herb\"\u003eNativo Gardens.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: 4\" Pot or Gallon\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name:  Dyschoriste linearis\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1 foot\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1 foot\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun, Part Shade\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":52063627444507,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":52063627477275,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/Snakeherb.jpg?v=1776971323"},{"product_id":"brazos-penstemon","title":"Brazos Penstemon","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlooming in early spring, March to June, this Penstemon is from the Houston area and enjoys protection from afternoon sun, doing well in morning only sun or shady areas. 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It's a host plant for sphinx moths as well as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/observations?place_id=3024\u0026amp;subview=map\u0026amp;taxon_id=84950\"\u003eEight-Spotted Forester\u003c\/a\u003e moth, whose \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mdc.mo.gov\/discover-nature\/field-guide\/eight-spotted-forester\"\u003ecaterpillars feed on this plant.\u003c\/a\u003e Birds come to eat berries in the fall, and the leaves turn a stunning purple and red, especially when grown in full sun. The vine can cling to structures such as fences or walls (though if removed, they leave behind little tendril marks). Let it trail through the garden along the ground, and let it touch the soil to root to take cuttings and expand your planting. Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nativegardeners.com\/products\/virginia-creeper\"\u003eNative Gardeners.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: Gallon\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name:  Parthenocissus quinquefolia\u003cbr\u003eHeight: up to 30' tall\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 5-10' wide\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52044742164763,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/VirginiaCreeper.jpg?v=1775856911"},{"product_id":"coralberry","title":"Coralberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eBirds love Coralberry. Blooming with white flowers that are a favorite for native bees, it has bright pink berries in late summer that persist into winter after the plant sheds it leaves, providing a subtle touch of color in the landscape when everything else in the garden has faded. Coralberry does well in shady areas as a mass planting. It will spread ria stems that fall to the ground and “walk” the plant as it creeps out, expanding the planting outward in whichever direction you'd like it to grow. It is native to North Texas down to Houston and San Antonio as far west (almost) as San Angelo. A distant relative of the coral honeysuckle. 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It makes a good groundcover in morning sun and shady locations, and because it spreads via rhizome it can create a thick patch that can be mowed down to keep the plant short (under 12”). Tiny blue flowers can last for 5 months in midsummer into fall. In morning sun it can reach 3 feet tall. Also called Blue Boneset and Wild Ageratum. 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The plant is a Texas Superstar, doing well in wet soils and fairly drought tolerant as well at only about 12\" tall.  Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/txmg.org\/hendersonmg\/plant-library\/ruellia-katie-blue-or-white\"\u003eMaster Gardeners\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nativegardeners.com\/products\/ruellia-katies-dwarf\"\u003eNative Gardeners.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: 4\" Pot or Gallon\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: Ruellia simplex \"Katie\", formerly R. brittoniana\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1 foot\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1 foot\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun, Morning Sun, Dappled (50%) but not deep shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52091770732827,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/AdobeStock_123695023.jpg?v=1776969948"}],"url":"https:\/\/soilsalive.myshopify.com\/collections\/plants-for-shady-spots.oembed","provider":"Soils Alive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}