Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Ruby Slippers') tolerates poor drainage Gulf Coast Penstemon does best

Gulf Coast Penstemon does best in part sun and bright shade

providing food for wildlife

so it requires protection from strong winds

Its large size creates dramatic visual impact in the landscape

and Virginia Creeper is five-leaved

Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Ruby Slippers') tolerates poor drainage Gulf Coast Penstemon does bestOakleaf Hydrangea is a stunning flowering shrub with large white blooms and interesting exfoliating bark on older canes. It is the most adapted to North Texas of all the hydrangeas. Pruning is not usually needed but if needed, prune right after flowering since they bloom on old wood. It thrives in moist soils. Mulching helps with retaining moisture. 'Ruby Slippers' is a compact form with large upright flower panicles that emerge white but then turn