Scutellaria ovata (Heartleaf Skullcap) Spring flowering It is drought tolerant and

It is drought tolerant and adaptable but will not tolerate wetlands or poor drainage

Also known as Texas Huisache or Huisache

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom color Pink Bloom time Spring Mature height 15-25 ft Attracts  Bees Poisonous Seeds Notes Needs good drainage

Gulf Coast Penstemon  is the perfect addition to any informal garden

or naturalizing in a large space

Scutellaria ovata (Heartleaf Skullcap) Spring flowering It is drought tolerant andHeartleaf Skullcap is a shade loving perennial with velvety, gray leaves and lavender blooms in the spring. It likes to be on the dry side and prefers part shade to shade. The blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It dies back in the hottest part of the summer but comes back reliably in cooler weather. Heartleaf Skullcap spreads by underground, fleshy roots can fill a space in a short time, making it a good plant for hard to fill areas.