Newest 2022 Additions to the Texas Superstar Program

The Texas Superstar program began as a regional program in the early 1980s and became a statewide effort in 1989. The name Texas Superstar was coined in 1997. To be designated a “Texas Superstar”, a plant must be beautiful and perform well for consumers and growers throughout the state. Superstars must be easy to propagate, which ensures the plants are not only widely available throughout Texas but also reasonably priced. To find out more, you can download and read the latest Texas Superstar guide in PDF format. Here are 3 newest introductions for 2022.

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora):

Red Yucca is a herbaceous shrubby perennial with evergreen foliage and a fountain-like growth habit. It produces flower spikes with pinkish-red or coral bell-shaped flowers from May through October. Red yucca prefers full sun and is drought and heat tolerant once established. Soils that are well-drained are required for success. Mature landscape size 3-5’ tall x 2-4’ wide.

Tangerine Beauty Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata ‘Tangerine Beauty’):

Tangerine Beauty Crossvine is a spring blooming evergreen vine. When in bloom, Tangerine Beauty produces 2” trumpet shaped buff-orange colored flowers that attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. The vine prefers full sun and thrives in many different soil conditions. Mature landscape size 15- 20’ tall & wide.

Valley Cat Tomato

Valley Cat Tomato is a medium-sized determinate plant that produces round red fruit typically 4” across. The variety has exceptional resistance to nematodes and other diseases including fusarium wilt, grey leaf spot and verticillium wilt. The plant can reach 4-5’ in height and will require caging or staking for support. Valley Cat typically produces at least 20 tomatoes throughout the season.