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Native and Adapted Perennials for Central Texas

May 6, 2019 by sheryl.williams

Blackfoot Daisy, Melampodium leucanthum

June 8, 2019, from 10 AM to 12 PM
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd,  Austin, TX 78746

Perennial flowers, plants that return year-after-year, are both economical and low-maintenance.  In selecting perennials for Central Texas, it is always best to choose plants that will tolerate our summer heat, native soils, and infrequent rains.

Join life-long plant enthusiast and Travis County Master Gardener, Reeve Hobbie, as he shares dozens of his favorite tried and true perennials that thrive here with minimal care in our climate and soils. Reeve’s collection of beautiful slides and plant descriptions will also highlight how perennials add color and texture to your landscape. He especially likes bearded iris and daylilies, but you’ll have to ask him why he doesn’t grow them.

You are bound to go home with some new plant ideas to try out.

No registration is required.  Zilker Botanical Garden entrance fee is $2 per adult, $1 per child (ages 3-12) or seniors (age 62 & over),  $3 for non-Austin Residents. Cash or check accepted.
For more information contact: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Travis County, 512-854-9600

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