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Texas superstars add color to winter landscape
COLLEGE STATION – Find the lack of fall colors this year depressing because of the drought? Texas Superstars newest selections, cool-season euphorbias, can brighten up landscapes throughout the winter, said a Texas AgriLife Extension Service expert.
Cool-season euphorbias can add splashes of lime green, cream, pink and maroon with either solid or variegated foliage, said David Rodriguez, AgriLife Extension horticulture agent in Bexar County.
Moreover, October is the perfect time to start planting the perennials.
Japanese oranges earn superstar status
COLLEGE STATION - - Not to be uppity, but just because a plant is favored by oriental royalty doesn’t necessarily mean it’s good enough to be a Texas Superstar, said a Texas AgriLife Extension Service expert.
Satsuma Miho mandarins are one of the five new Texas Superstars for 2010, said Dr. Larry Stein, AgriLife Extension horticulturist. After rigorous testing, horticulturists with Texas AgriLife Research and AgriLife Extension designate plants as Texas Superstars that are not just beautiful but perform well for Texas consumers and growers.