Green milkweed, Asclepias viridis, seedlings seen Thursday, April, 4, 2024, are native to the Texas Gulf Coast and and can be propagated from seeds. Kirk Sides/Staff photographer ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- In an effort to fight floods and conserve water, the Houston area is getting its very own native seed mix. The idea is to replace Saint Augustine and Bermuda grass with ...

Indeed, we do! Dr. Mark Simmons, Wildflower Center ecologist, has been leading the research to determine the best mix for native turf grass for Texas and the winners are: Bouteloua dactyloides ...

Smith said the project started in 2000 in South Texas after private landowners with major holdings approached the institute looking for ways to re-establish native grasses and forbs, restoring ...

The past 30 years have seen a surge of interest in native Texas plants. They would seem to be a great choice for landscaping, but some are more user-friendly than others. Let me give some details.