Prunus persica 'Sam Houston' ~ Sam Houston Peach herbaceous Mulch in winter and protect

Mulch in winter and protect from winter winds- winter stressed plants are more susceptible to disease

The pink semi-double flowers with red edging and prominent yellow stamen bloom in mid-fall into winter which attracts butterflies

Season of Interest:  Spring

Heuchera ‘Peppermint Spice’

IMAGES: Photoset by Megan Hansen

Prunus persica 'Sam Houston' ~ Sam Houston Peach herbaceous Mulch in winter and protectSam Houston Peach is a fruiting tree primarily grown for its mid season crop of freestone fruit. A profuse early spring bloom of showy fragrant white flowers coat the bare branches attracting butterflies. The orange red flushed fruits with sweet juicy yellow flesh ripens in late June. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Sam Houston can self pollinate and has a low chill requirement of 300 400 hours. Type: Tree Origins: Northwest