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Possumhaw Holly
Ilex decidua
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Possumhaw Holly is a good accent plant
during the winter, but won’t be noticed
much other months. When it gets cold it
drops its leaves which better showcases its
profusion of red berries. Birds enjoy the
berries as a food source. It can be grown
under other trees, but will produce more
berries with more sunlight.
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Big Blue Liriope
Liriope muscari
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Big Blue Liriope is an easy plant to grow. It can tolerate deep
shade or direct sunlight if it is not in an extremely hot area by
pavement. Although Big Blue Liriope produces small, purple
flowers in the summer and some black berries in the winter, it
is most valued for because it stays evergreen, does not invade
other areas and provides great contrast to sprawling, flowering
plants.
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Trailing Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
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There are many rosemary varieties that thrive in San
Antonio. Upright Rosemary is so tough and evergreen
that it is sometimes used as a small foundation shrub.
Trailing Rosemary cascades beautifully down retaining
walls and rocky slopes. It is rare to have challenges
with pests or disease, so long as Rosemary is given
sunlight and good drainage.
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"Pride of Houston" Yaupon Holly
Sophora secundiflora
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There are so many great holly plants to choose from
for every space of your landscape. Pride of Houston is
special for its shiny evergreen leaves and bright red
berries (on the female plants) during the winter. It
can be grown into a tall hedge along fences or as an
understory plant.
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Powis Castle Artemisia
Artemisia x "Powis Castle"
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Artemesia stays evergreen during most
winters in San Antonio. The Powis Castle
variety has delicate foliage that provides
texture and color contrast to other plants.
The sweet smell makes it a nice addition to
cut flowers brought into the house. Plant
only in areas with good drainage to prevent
rot during wet winter months.
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5-7 ft
up to 30 ft