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Plant drought-ready color in your garden for the summer
As summer officially begins, all Texans hope to continue to see rainfall and to avoid the record drought conditions of last year. Still, wise gardeners hope for the best but plan for the worst. Here are ten colorful plants that are drought-resistant and ready to handle whatever the Texas summer months may bring: Four O'Clocks Latin: Mirabilis Type: Perennial Colors: White, pink, yellow, and variegated Tip: These hardy plants grow in tangled, 3-foot-high mounds that make them look like shrubs. The big, trumpet-shaped flowers open in late afternoon and are fragrant into the evening, so plant them along walkways and exterior doors. Beard Tongue Latin: Penstemon Type: Perennial Colors: Bright red, blue, pink, purple, yellow, variegated, and white (rare) Tip: There are more than 250 species of penstemon, so check for varieties well-adapted to your locale. Some species attract hummingbirds. Beard tongue tolerates low water, but needs good soil drainage. When shopping, "penstemon" is more commonly used than "beard tongue." Purple Coneflower Latin: Echinacea Type: Perennial Colors: Pinkish petals and a magenta center; there are white and orange versions, too Tip: Tough and tall, coneflowers grow in clumps and look good at the backs of beds and borders. Blooms generally last ... more

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