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Blackfoot Daisy

Blackfoot Daisy (Melampodium leucanthum) is a tough, long-blooming Central Texas native perennial prized for its cheerful white flowers and exceptional drought tolerance. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, often blooming from spring through fall with minimal care. Blackfoot Daisy attracts butterflies and other pollinators while remaining highly resistant to deer, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, and water-wise landscapes.

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Damianita

Damianita (Chrysactinia mexicana) is one of the most dependable small native shrubs for Central Texas gardens. Its cheerful yellow flowers appear over a long season, while its aromatic evergreen foliage remains attractive year-round. Damianita thrives in heat, drought, and limestone soils and is highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

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Texas Sage

Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) is one of the most dependable evergreen native shrubs for Central Texas landscapes. It tolerates heat, drought, and reflected sun while producing lavender-purple flowers after periods of humidity and rain. Deer resistant and often used near utility boxes.