Tag: Texas native

Purple Thistle

On By CarynIn Flora

I love purple thistles. The adoration probably started when I visited Scotland where it is the national flower. Yes, they are prickly, yes, they take over wild areas, but the blooms are stunning and grow tall and strong.

Photo description: Texas Purple Thistle stand against a cloud dotted blue sky
Photo description: closeup of Texas purple Thistle in an empty lot

Crossvine blooms

On By CarynIn Garden
Photo description: crossvine with a few open blooms and many flower buds

The crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) on our front fence is happy to greet the Spring. This Texas native does well in sun or shade, is evergreen during mild winters, and blooms repeatedly throughout Spring, Summer, and Fall.

This sounds like a plug for the crossvine, but it is not a paid promotion. This is honestly one of my favorite plants in our yard. It is a superstar.