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 Kaempferia x 'Alva' is a John Banta hybrid who is from 'Alva' Florida, so now we know how it got it's name! This plant came from crossing two K. pulchra, a white flowered form and a purple flowered form. Alva Peacock Ginger is winter dormant, so no messy foliage to tend to in those cold month! Roughly April-May the new foliage will emerge. The cultivar is very similar to K. 'Silverspot' while emerging but once it has fully expanded one can see that 'Alva' has leaves that are almost twice the size, up to 8-10"! These leaves are green with silver and brown/maroon markings. These form a pattern that is similar to feathers of a Peacock, hence the common name of this group of Gingers. The flowers are a pale lavender iridescent color, are held at the base of leaves and bloom all season long. Need a groundcover in the shade? This is a great choice, also great for massing or in containers. Hardiness: USDA Zones 8-10
Plant Use: Flowering Perennial
Exposure: Full Shade
Water Requirements: Medium |
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 Cuphea llavea
Bat Face Cuphea
Cuphea
llavea is a bushy to mounding perennial subshrub that is
native to Mexico. This perennial will flower
from spring till fall and is a great attractor of hummingbirds to the garden.
Bat Face Cuphea produces masses of 1" purple tubular flowers. The tubes are
lipped with two upward facing pedals. These resemble ears and the purple tips
resemble the face of a bat, hence the common name. Cuphea llavea does great in the heat,
requires excellent drainage, and is also drought tolerant. This perennial is
frost hardy in the upper 20's and root hardy in the lower 20's. Cuphea llavea is part of our Plants
For Texas® Program, meaning it was Texas Grown, Tested in Texas to perform outstanding for Texas Gardens.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11
Plant
Use: Flowering Perennial
Exposure: Sun to Part
Shade
Water Requirements: Low
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 Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky' Shasta Daisy Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky' was developed by Jim and Becky Stewart of Decatur, GA and was the Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year in 2003. The Shasta Daisy has large white flowers with yellow centers, typical of daisies and are great as cut flowers. The flowers will attract butterflies and appear from early summer to mid fall. This is an excellent perennial for southern gardens as the foliage remains evergreen in warmer climates. Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-9
Plant Use: Perennial
Exposure: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Medium |
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 Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii
Black Eyed Susans are native to North America and have bright daisy-like composite flowers with a central cone that is very prominent. The flowers are usually in tones of yellow, however the cones may vary from a rust color to black. Many varieties make excellent cut flowers and the plants generally flower from early summer to late fall. The plants like full sun and somewhat moist soil conditions. Rudbeckia make great plants to attract butterflies. Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' has large flower heads that are golden yellow in color. The flowers are 3.5 to 5 inches across and the plant is approximately 24 inches in height. This plant was named 1999 PPA Perennial Plan t of the Year! Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' is part of our Plants For Texas® Program, meaning it was Texas Grown, Tested in Texas to perform outstanding for Texas Gardens.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3-10
Plant Use: Flowering Perennial
Exposure: Sun
Water Requirements: Medium to Low
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 Ruellia
humilis
Wild Petunia
Ruellia humilis 'Blue Shade' is a native groundcover in
areas of the Eastern US, including Texas. The foliage is a deep olive green color
and the leaves are hairy. The growth habit is very compact only getting 1-2'
tall with a equal spread, in fact this Ruellia is often used as a groundcover in
Central Texas. Wild Petunia will bloom from
late Spring until Fall, the flowers are petunia-like and a lavender to lilac
blue color. Ruellia humilis
'Blue Shade' prefers a well drained soil and should not be over watered.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-9
Plant
Use: Flowering Perennial, Groundcover
Exposure: Sun to Part Shade
Water
Requirements: Medium to Low
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