Our native landscape is the inspiration for this guide to earth-wise plant choices for Austin area gardens. The Grow Green plant list was created to help you select beautiful native and adapted plants which are naturally drought tolerant and resistant to pests and diseases. The less watering, fertilizing, and chemical control required in your yard, the more you contribute to the conservation and preservation of our precious water resources - our streams, lakes, and aquifers.
Title | Botanical Name | Plant Type | Light | Plant Images |
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Switchgrass | Panicum virgatum | Grasses (Ornamental & Prairie) | Sun/Part Shade | , |
Oregano | Origanum vulgare | Groundcovers | Sun | |
Mountain Pea | Orbexilum pedunculatum | Groundcovers | Sun/Part Shade | , |
Cactus, Prickly Pear | Optunia spp. | Yuccas/Agaves/Succulents/Cacti/Sotols | Sun | , , |
Aztec Grass | Ophiopogon intermedius | Groundcovers | Shade | |
Primrose, Missouri | Oenothera macrocarpa | Perennials | Sun/Part Shade | |
Nolina | Nolina lindheimeriana | Yuccas/Agaves/Succulents/Cacti/Sotols | Sun/Part Shade | , |
Catmint | Nepeta X faassenii | Perennials | Sun/Part Shade | |
Arroyo Sweetwood | Myrospernum sousanum | Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs | Sun/Part Shade | , |
Muhly, Deer | Muhlenbergia rigens | Grasses (Ornamental & Prairie) | Sun/Part Shade |