salado porch & planet music & plant sale festival
Native plant sale april 12 & 13 at Barrow brewing
Planned for delivery - late freeze might impact some of the availability.
Artemisia ludoviciana, Silver King
Asclepias tuberosa, Butterflyweed
Baptisia australis, Wild Blue Indigo
Callirhoe involucrata, Winecup
Chasmanthium latifolium, Sea Oats
Dalea aurea, Golden Dalea
Echinacea purpurea, Purple Coneflower
Lantana urticoides, Lantana
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri, Big Muhly
Penstemon tenuis, Brazos or Gulf Penstemon
Teucrium cubense, Coastal Germander
Wedelia texana, Zexmenia
Aesculus pavia, Scarlet Buckeye
Cercis canadensis var. texensis, Texas Redbud
Juniperus virginiana, Eastern Red Cedar
Leucaena retusa, Goldenball Lead Tree
Prunus caroliniana, Cherry Laurel
Prunus caroliniana compacta, Compact Cherry Laurel
Prunus mexicana, Mexican Plum
Ptelea trifoliata, Wafer Ash or Hop Tree
Rhus virens, Evergreen Sumac
Styphnolobium affine, Eve's Necklace
Ungnadia speciosa, Mexican Buckeye
Bauhinia lunarioides, Anacacho Orchid Tree
Cercis canadensis var texensis, Texas Redbud
Chilopsis linearis, Desert Willow 'Bubba'
Diospyros texana, Texas Persimmon
Ilex decidua, Possumhaw Holly
Magnolia grandiflora, Southern Magnolia
Quercus laceyii, Lacey Oak
Quercus macrocarpa, Bur Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii, Chinkapin Oak
Quercus polymorpha, Mexican White Oak
Quercus shumardii, Shumard Red Oak
Prunus mexicana, Mexican Plum
Agave (Manfreda) longiflora, Longflower Tuberose
Ageratina havenensis, White Mistflower
Anisacanthus quadrifidus, Flame Acanthus Red
Callicarpa americana, American Beauty berry
Callirhoe involucrata, Winecup
Calylophus drummondii, Calylophus or Squarebud Primrose
Clematis pitcheri, Leatherflower
Conoclinium greggii, Gregg's Mistflower
Dalea frutescens, Black Dalea
Dalea greggii, Gregg's Dalea
Echeandia texensis, Texas Craglily
Engelmannia peristenia, Engelmann's Daisy
Eysenhardtia texana, Texas Kidneywood
Fleischmannia incarnata, Pink Thoroughwort
Hesperaloe parviflora, Red Yucca
Hibiscus martianus, Heartleaf Hibiscus
Leucophyllum langtmaniae, 'Lynn's Legacy Cenizo
Liatris punctata var. mucronata, Gayfeather
Lonicera albiflora, White Bush Honeysuckle
Lonicera sempervirens, Coral Honeysuckle
Malvaviscus arboreus, Turk's Cap
Matelea reticulata, Pearl Milkweed Vine
Melampodium leucanthum, Blackfoot Daisy
Mimosa borealis, Fragrant Mimosa
Mimosa dysocarpa, Velvet Pod Mimosa
Monarda fistulosa, Wild Beebalm
Nolina texana, Texas Nolina
Pavonia lasiopetela, Rock Rose
Pycanthemum albescens, Whiteleaf Mountain Mint
Salvia farinacea, Mealy Blue Sage 'Henry Duelberg'
Salvia greggii, Red, Autumn or Cherry Sage
Salvia greggii, Pink, Autumn or Cherry Sage
Salvia greggii, White, Autumn or Cherry Sage
Salvia roemeriana, Cedar Sage
Senna lindheimeriana, Velvetleaf Senna
Solidago nemoralis, Prairie Goldenrod
Stachys coccinea, Texas Betony
Stemodia lanata, Woolly Stemodia
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus, Coralberry
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium, Fall Aster
Tecoma stans, Esperanza 'Compact Orange'
Tecoma stans, Esperanza 'Goldstar'
Vernonia lindheimeri, Woolly Ironweed
Vernonia baldwinii, Western Ironweed
Vigueria stenoloba, Skeletonleaf Goldeneye
Wedelia texana, Zexmenia
Asclepias viridis, Green milkweed
Asclepias asperula, Antelope Horn
Asclepias Oenotheroides, Zizotes Milkweed
Asclepias texana, Texas Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa, Butterfly Weed Milkweed
teaching for the future
Help us build these educational gardens filled with Texas native plants
porch & planet environmental fair
porch & planet environmental fair
In progress
save the date for the npsot fall symposium Oct. 3rd,4th,5th
Tonkawa chapter Salado, Texas will host the 2025 fall symposium.
- Field Trips including trips to native plant nurseries
- Awards Banquet
- Speakers
- Exhibitors
- Demonstration Gardens
- Tour of old Salado cabins including native plant pioneer gardens
- Vendors
- Evening Shopping in downtown Salado
- Winery Tour
About Us
Who we are
why grow native plants
why grow native plants
We are a group of individuals interested in preserving the natural flora and fauna of the beautiful state of Texas. Our membership is a very diverse group comprised of professional botanists, a physicist, business people, retired couples, families with children and young singles. We encourage the use of native plants at every oppo
We are a group of individuals interested in preserving the natural flora and fauna of the beautiful state of Texas. Our membership is a very diverse group comprised of professional botanists, a physicist, business people, retired couples, families with children and young singles. We encourage the use of native plants at every opportunity and hold classes and seminars to further our endeavors.
The threat to our native wildlife due to habitat loss and chemical abuse is a danger that cannot be ignored. Our fresh water resources are at risk from agriculture, manufacturing and oil & gas. Our goal is to rescue endangered and native plants whenever possible, encourage the reintroduction of native plants into the ecosystem & to educate the populace as to the value of a natural environment.
why grow native plants
why grow native plants
why grow native plants
Most Central Texas native plants are naturally drought-tolerant, resistant to pests and diseases, require less fertilizing and pesticides, and are an important sources of food for wildlife including bees, butterflies, & birds out natural pollinator's.
For a complete list of native plants please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/departm
Most Central Texas native plants are naturally drought-tolerant, resistant to pests and diseases, require less fertilizing and pesticides, and are an important sources of food for wildlife including bees, butterflies, & birds out natural pollinator's.
For a complete list of native plants please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/department/grow-green Guide to Central Texas plants. "Grow Green is a gardening education program that promotes sustainable landscaping practices. It addresses water quality and conservation, recycling, and an Integrated Pest Management philosophy, which encourages the least-toxic way to address pest issues" or www.wildflower.org the website of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center / The University of Texas at Austin.
pollinators
why grow native plants
pollinators
Hummingbirds, bats, bees, beetles, butterflies, and flies are hard-working animals helping to pollinate over 75% of our flowering plants, and nearly 75% of our crops. They carry pollen from one plant to another as they collect nectar. Without them, wildlife would have fewer nutritious berries and seeds, and we would miss many fruits
Hummingbirds, bats, bees, beetles, butterflies, and flies are hard-working animals helping to pollinate over 75% of our flowering plants, and nearly 75% of our crops. They carry pollen from one plant to another as they collect nectar. Without them, wildlife would have fewer nutritious berries and seeds, and we would miss many fruits, vegetables, and nuts, such as blueberries, squash, and almonds to name a few.
They play a crucial role in flowering plant reproduction and in the production of most fruits and vegetables. Without the assistance of pollinator's, most plants cannot produce fruits and seeds. The fruits and seeds of flowering plants are an important food source for people and wildlife. Some of the seeds that are not eaten will eventually produce new plants, helping to maintain the plant population.
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