As the leaves fall from the trees and the weather finally gets a little cooler, Texans are preparing their landscape for fall and winter. Paul Rowan, owner of Texas Nativescapes, says autumn is the perfect time to “incorporate beautiful low-maintenance native plants for the fall, especially in the North Texas Ecoregion.”
Since the autumn Texas weather can be a gamut of hot and chilly temperatures, Paul offers suggestions as to what is best for this region and environment. He notes that Texas native plants are known for their durability, with fall being the best time of year to plant. Now is the time to add vital nutrients and update soil beds with organic food base compost, or a combination of mushroom or cotton burr compost (leftover parts of cotton plant after cotton fiber has been harvested). Furthermore, consider applying minerals such as Azomite and Microlife Ultimate, both organic fertilizers. He also suggests a fertilizer jumpstart by using a 8-4-6 fertilizer, 8 Nitrogen, 4 Phosphorus, and 6 Potassium, commonly known as N-K-P. The numbers indicate the percentage by weight of each nutrient in the product and are the three primary nutrients plants need to grow.
These simple protocols allow ideal conditions for Texas native plants to adapt quickly while establishing a robust root system. This results in healthier, more resilient plants that are better equipped to survive our volatile and unpredictable Texas climate conditions.
What are the best plants for Texas autumn? Paul recommends the following 10 Texas Native Perennials for Fall 2025:
- Switch Grass Shenandoah
- Henry Duelberg Salvia
- Texas New Gold Lantana
- Texas Rock Rose
- Chrysanthemums
- Mexican Sage Bush
- Cutleaf Daisy
- Fall Aster
- Autumn Sage Greggii
- Yucca Rostrata
Celebrate autumn with a bold statement in your garden and add amazing curb appeal using sustainable Texas native plants and landscape. Paul Rowan of Texas Nativescapes has over twenty years of experience specializing in Texas horticulture and water-friendly plus ecologically sustainable landscapes. Let him help you “discover your roots,” creating a natural, low-maintenance garden design perfect for the fall and winter.
Learn more at TexasNativescapes.com