To download the whole book from of "Recommended Plants for Rockwall County", by Rockwall Master Gardeners Association. Choose the Recommended Plants in Rockwall County link to the left.

	Iris Bearded Iris sp. (24 inches) Needs good drainage. They will grow in soils from sandy to clay-like, but in clay soils plant in raised beds or on ridges. Plant in full sun or partial shade. July-October best planting time. Bloom in spring. Louisiana iris is suited for poorly drained soil or average dry areas. Evergreen.

	Iris Lousiana Iris sp. (24 inches) Needs good drainage. They will grow in soils from sandy to clay-like, but in clay soils plant in raised beds or on ridges. Plant in full sun or partial shade. July-October best planting time. Bloom in spring. Louisiana iris is suited for poorly drained soil or average dry areas. Evergreen.

Mealy Cup Sage Salvia farinacea (36 inches) Fast growing with grayish green leaves. Blooms spikes of small blue flowers that rise above foliage mound in summer. Plants are perennials where winter temperature remains above 10 degrees F. Dwarf varieties are 'Mina' and 'Victoria'.

Sedum Sedum sp. (0 inches) Very diverse species that include many groundcovers ('S. acre', 'Dragons Blood', and 'Tricolor'). All sedums bloom in late summer or early fall. All add texture interest with their unique and colorful succulent foliage. Very hardy and evergreen, drought tolerant. Prefers full sun or light shade. Favorites include 'Autumn Joy' (bright pink flowers 2-3 ft.), 'Vera Jameson' (purple leaves and light pink flowers), 'Mohrchen' (burgundy leaves and red flowers).

	Soapwort Saponaria officinalis (24 inches) Spreads by underground runners that can be invasive in rich moist soil. Blooms in summer in loose clusters in red, pink, or white flowers. Tough plant.

Texas Aster Aster oblongifolius (24 - 36 inches)  Native Lavender blooms from September to November. Excellent drought tolerance. Prefers a sunny, well-drained location, but will flower in partial shade.

	Veronica Veronica sp. (18 - 24 inches) One of the most trouble-free, long-blooming perennial. Lush, uniform, mound-shaped plants are covered with long flower spikes and rich, dark green foliage. Bloom from April to frost in full sun or light shade. 'Sunny Border' is a favorite. 'Red Fox' (rosy pink), 'Icicle' (white) and 'Blue Charm' (light blue) are also excellent.

	Wild Petunia Ruellia sp. (10 - 36 inches) All have crinkly purple / lavender flowers that resemble petunias. Good plant for troublesome shade areas as well as full sun. Blooms April to November. Can be invasive. 'Katie's Dwarf' is well behaved. Requires regular to moderate water and well drained soil.

Winecups Callirhoe involucrata (12 inches)  Native A low growing, early spring bloomer. Blooms from February to June with wine-red flowers. Good as front border or cascading over a wall. Generally goes dormant in July if not given extra water. Requires sun to partial shade and well drained soil.