{"title":"Small Plants for Filling In","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave a few gaps in the garden beds?  Try these smaller plants that do great in small spaces either for \u003cstrong\u003efull sun \u003c\/strong\u003e(Blue Grama, Damianita, Snake Herb, Society Garlic, Four Nerve Daisy) or \u003cstrong\u003eshade\u003c\/strong\u003e (Lyreleaf Sage, Missouri Violet, Texas Betony, Golden Groundsel) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"frogfruit","title":"Frogfruit","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\"\u003eThe busy gardener’s best friend. This short groundcover thrives almost anywhere, from harsh, dry full sun to part shade in moist soil, offering little white flowers from March to November that are a favorite for skipper butterflies. It puts out roots along its stem nodes, making it easy to grow more plants by placing a rock to keep the stem on bare soil for 2 weeks and then snipping the new plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003ePlant it where you don’t want sunlight to fall on bare soil (where weeds might grow). A favorite host plant of three butterflies: the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003ePhaon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eCrescentspot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e, Buckeye, and White Peacock. Be sure to avoid spraying any chemicals near this plant to avoid harming the caterpillars. \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:\/\/txmg.org\/hendersonmg\/plant-library\/texas-frogfruit\/\"\u003eNative Plant Society\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/txmg.org\/hendersonmg\/plant-library\/texas-frogfruit\/\"\u003eMaster Gardeners\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativotx.com\/products\/frog-fruit\"\u003eNativo Gardens.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size:   4\" Pot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eScientific Name: Phyla \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003enodiflora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 6\"\u003cbr\u003eSpread: up to 3'x3' area (10 square feet)\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun, Morning Only, Afternoon Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51625693511963,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/Frogfruit1.jpg?v=1768342686"},{"product_id":"damianita","title":"Damianita","description":"\u003cp\u003eHighly drought tolerant native of Mexico and West Texas, Damianita has fragrant evergreen delicate foliage and small yellow blooms for 150+ days in summer. A great plant for a rock garden and slopes. Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.npsot.org\/posts\/native-plant\/chrysactinia-mexicana\/\"\u003eNative Plant Society\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativotx.com\/products\/damianita\"\u003eNativo Gardens.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: 4\" pot\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: Chrysactinia mexicana\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1-2 foot\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 2 feet\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51633601380635,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/Damianita.jpg?v=1768504246"},{"product_id":"four-nerve-daisy","title":"Four-Nerve Daisy","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative to West Texas, this is a great plant for hot, dry, sunny areas on a slope where water runs off and does not pool. Avoid planting it in low areas, where soil moisture in winter may rot the roots. A great plant that tolerates radiant heat near sidewalks and the street curb, it's low-growing at 12\" tall and offers 100+ days of yellow blooms in early summer. In mild winters it may bloom again in fall through winter even! Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.npsot.org\/posts\/native-plant\/tetraneuris-scaposa\/\"\u003eNative Plant Society\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/txmg.org\/hendersonmg\/plant-library\/four-nerve-daisy\/\"\u003eMaster Gardener\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativotx.com\/products\/four-nerve-daisy\"\u003eNativo Gardens.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4\" Pot or Gallon\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: Tetraneuris scaposa\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1 foot\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 2 feet\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":52044581536027,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":52044581568795,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/FourNerveDaisy.jpg?v=1768504192"},{"product_id":"horseherb","title":"Horseherb","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy fight the shade when nature has a solution?  Lawns 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. Horseherb 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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/Horseherb.jpg?v=1768514074"},{"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":"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":"texas-betony","title":"Texas Betony","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative to West Texas, this plant grows 1-2 feet tall with bloom spikes sometimes reaching 3 feet. 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":"blue-grama","title":"Blue Grama","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant to really reduce your lawn watering bill? This native grass thrives on just 7\" of rain each year. It's a short grass, often just 15\" tall, and adds a wonderful texture to a Pocket Prairie planting of wildflowers like Coneflower, Rudbeckia, Cutleaf Daisy, and Coreopsis. Using Blue Grama in your landscape in full-sun locations offers a lifetime of water savings. Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.npsot.org\/posts\/native-plant\/blue-grama\/\"\u003eNative Plant Society\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nativegardeners.com\/products\/grama-blue\"\u003eNative Gardeners.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: 4\" pot\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name:  Bouteloua gracilis\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1-2 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 2 feet\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51697346183451,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/BlueGrama.png?v=1769618306"},{"product_id":"moody-blues-blue-eyed-grass","title":"\"Moody Blues\" Blue-Eyed Grass","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue-Eyed Grass is a wild, native plant that grows across many parts of the US and Canada (including here in Texas). Moody Blues is a cultivar meaning it was bred for an improved blue flower. Although it grows just 18\" tall it's not really a grass....it's actually a small Iris. It's great for wet soils in full or morning sun. After its first wave of blooms, trim it back to encourage more blooms. Birds will visit to eat its seeds, and the flowers attract butterflies. Every other year, you can dig and divide the plant from the root. For a mass planting, use a 2' spacing and over time it will fill in (20 plants\/80 SF). Learn more about the wild plant at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=sian3\"\u003eLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\u003c\/a\u003e and the Moody Blues (what we offer) at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nativegardeners.com\/products\/blue-eyed-grass-moody-blue\"\u003eNative Gardeners.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Size: 4\" Pot or Gallon\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name:  Sisyrinchium angustifolium \"Moody Blues\"\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1.5-2 feet \u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1 foot\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun, Morning Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soils Alive","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":52044564431131,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":52044564463899,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6538\/7547\/files\/BlueEyedGrass.jpg?v=1769793826"}],"url":"https:\/\/soilsalive.myshopify.com\/collections\/small-plants-for-filling-in.oembed","provider":"Soils Alive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}