5 Beautiful Blooming Shade Plants for Central Texas Landscapes

Looking for plants that bloom in the shade here in the Austin and Dripping Springs area? You don’t have to settle for just plain green!

From vibrant pollinators to stunning foliage, these 5 shade-loving standouts thrive in Central Texas. Watch the video to see them in our display gardens, and check out the list below:

• Turk’s Cap: A tough Texas native plant that brings brilliant pink or red blooms to shady spots.

• American Beautyberry: A spectacular Texas native favorite of birds and local pollinators and produces both blooms and colorful berries.

• Ligularia (Leopard Plant): Perfect for deep shade, featuring massive, bold foliage and yellow blooms.

• Purple Passion: An excellent groundcover option with rich purple foliage and delicate pink blooms. (Keep an eye out for the lacewing eggs in the video!)

• Salvia coccinea (Tropical Sage): A versatile Texas native that thrives in shade and comes in vibrant red and white varieties.

Planting in the shade does not have to be boring.  There are several blooming shade plants you can choose from above as well as stop by and we can recommend others!

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