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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.

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Featured Plants

Retama Parkinsonia aculeata , Retama Parkinsonia aculeata , Retama Parkinsonia aculeata
Title: Retama
Esperanza/Yellow Bells , Esperanza/Yellow Bells
Title: Esperanza/Yellow Bells
Dalea, Black Dalea frutescens
Title: Dalea, Black
Bird of Paradise, Red. Caesalpinia pulcherrim , Bird of Paradise, Red. Caesalpinia pulcherrima , Bird of Paradise, Red. Caesalpinia pulcherrim
Title: Bird of Paradise, Red
Title Botanical Name Plant Type Light Plant Images
Wax Myrtle Morella cerifera Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Wax Myrtle Morella cerifera , Wax Myrtle Morella cerifera
Wavy Scaly Cloak Fern Astrolepis sinuata Groundcovers Sun/Part Shade Wavy Scaly Cloak Fern Astrolepis sinuata
Walnut, Little Juglans microcarpa Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Shade Walnut, Little Juglans microcarpa , Walnut, Little Juglans microcarpa
Virginia Creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia Vines Sun/Part Shade Virginia Creeper. Parthenocissus quinquefolia , Virginia Creeper. Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Violets Viola missourensis Groundcovers Shade Violets Viola missourensis , Violets Viola missourensis
Viburnum, Sandankwa Viburnum suspensum Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Viburnum, Sandankwa Viburnum suspensum
Viburnum, Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum rufidulum Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Viburnum, Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum rufidulum , Viburnum, Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum rufidulum
Verbena Verbena spp. Groundcovers Sun Verbena spp.
Turk's Cap Malvaviscus arboreus var. Drummondii Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Turk's Cap Malvaviscus arboreus var. Drummondii , Turk's Cap Malvaviscus arboreus var. Drummondii , Turk's Cap Malvaviscus arboreus var. Drummondii
Trumpet Vine Campsis radicans Vines Sun/Part Shade Trumpet Vine. Campsis radicans. , Trumpet Vine. Campsis radicans.

Our native landscape is the inspiration for this guide to earthwise 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.

Native plants belong here; they thrive with minimal care and provide habitat for local wildlife. We have chosen plants you should be able to find without too much trouble. Some non-natives are also recommended, for special situations, like shady areas, poorly drained soils or for their deer resistance. Many plants were included simply for their great beauty.

Some people move to Austin and try to surround themselves with plants they are familiar with from their past homes. These plants are often poorly suited to our climate and soils. By choosing native and adapted plants, you become more knowledgeable about, more aware of, and more connected to the land of Central Texas. Incorporate them into your landscape for a garden style with a sense of place. We hope you enjoy using this guide to recreate Austin's natural beauty in your own back yard.