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Native Plant Society of Texas

Highland Lakes Chapter

Fall Plant Sale

Tables nearly empty (after being brimming over above and below) by 10:30 in the morning before the very interesting speaker presentation by Dr. Rodolfo Valdez Barillas. Members stepped up in a big way—plants & working the sale! Our treasurer just reported $1537 sales. Awesome —thanks to Cassie, Suzanne, Melissa, set up & staying til we closed up shop (MG working @Market helpful unloading car), Joan, Cris, Kay, Louise-Marylynne dropped off over 60 plants—definitely a team event-more involved than I’ve recognized. Lots of support in sales from fellow HLMN & MG. Folks reported back speaker was great, also. Great day for public awareness & info on natives. We closed it down just as clouds rolled in, just in time. Thanks, Fred, for admin side paperwork—good to see you out, too! Thanks everyone for your involvement—fun day!

Fall Plant Sale
Linda O’Nan, Louise Suhey, Cassie Oberhaus
Linda O’Nan, Suzy Kitchens, Ann Edwards’ back (in black), an unknown customer, Melissa Macdougall and Donna Cagle (a known and happy customer!!)
Highland Lakes Fall Plant Sale
The “Sales Force” of Susie Kitchens, Louise Suhey, Cassie Oberhaus and a smiling and happy customer!!
Ann Edwards, a happy customer, and Melissa Macdougall
Linda O’nan talking to customers and Pat Campbell doing a little shopping.

About the Region

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Salado, the location of our Fall 2025 Symposium, lies at the intersection of two ecoregions: the Edwards Plateau (Limestone Cut Plain) and Blackland Prairie (Northern Blackland Prairie).

The Edwards Plateau area is also called the Hill Country; however, this general term covers a much larger area extending farther north. Spring-fed creeks are found throughout the region; deep limestone canyons, rivers, and lakes (reservoirs) are common. Ashe juniper is perhaps the most common woody species found throughout the region. Additional woody species include various species of oak, with live oak (Quercus fusiformis) being the most common. Sycamores (Platanus occidentalis) and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) border waterways. This area is well known for its spring wildflower displays, though they may be viewed in spring, late summer, and fall, as well. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, average annual rainfall in the Edwards Plateau ranges from 15 to 34 inches.

The Blackland Prairie extends from the Red River south to San Antonio, bordered on the west by the Edwards Plateau and the Cross Timbers, and on the east by the Post Oak Savannah. Annual rainfall averages 30 to 40 inches, with higher averages to the east. This region is dominated by prairie species. The most common grass species include little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) in the uplands and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) in the riparian areas and drainages. Common herbaceous flowering plants include salvias, penstemons, and silphiums. This area has suffered greatly from overgrazing and agricultural use. Few intact areas remain, though many of the plants can be found along county roadsides throughout the region.

Our fall Symposium host chapter, the Tonkawa Chapter, includes both of these ecoregions.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason