Texas Gardening: Which plant do you enjoy most in Texas winter?, 1 by Elphaba

Elphaba wrote:
Every year at this time, I decide that I need more abutilons. They may only work in zones 9 and higher because I've read that they will freeze and not return. Mine, however, have never frozen or even dropped a leaf or a flower even when temps dip into upper 20s. They also bloom all year and seem completely resistant to pests and disease. What I really love is that they provide winter food for hummingbirds. I watched a hummingbird just this morning going from abutilon to abutilon. I've also spotted a rufous hummingbird in my abutilons both this winter and last. They're generally a west coast hummer, so that's a treat. I realized that I need more pretty winter things in the garden, so I thought I'd ask for your suggestions. What's your favorite?

I'm adding a pic of one of my favorite abutilons called Canary Bird. This pic was taken after two freezes in the upper 20s and several cold, hard winds. Looks totally untroubled doesn't it.