Choose from:
Pansies – bloom all fall, winter, and early spring. Pansies love blood meal.
Violas – blooms fall through spring. Violas perform well in Texas heat.
Mums – great fall color. Mums love bone meal.
Marigolds – longer bloom period than Mums, but available in same colors
Dianthus – some will bloom all winter if weather not severe
Lobelia – gorgeous blue color, prefers cool weather
Alyssum – extremely fragrant – survives winter unless hard freeze
Snapdragons – plant now for earliest spring bloom
Petunias – light-frost tolerant
Ornamental Cabbage and Kale – Keeps going all season.
Don’t forget to fertilize at least once a month to keep them blooming and beautiful.