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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Skyflower, Duranta | Duranta erecta | Shrubs | Sun/Part Shade | , |
Wax Myrtle | Morella cerifera | Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs | Sun/Part Shade | , |
Switchgrass | Panicum virgatum | Grasses (Ornamental & Prairie) | Sun/Part Shade | , |
Ghost Plant | Graptopetalum Graptopetalum paraguayense | Perennials | Sun/Part Shade | |
Goldenball Leadtree | Leucaena retusa | Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs | Sun/Part Shade | , |
Catmint | Nepeta X faassenii | Perennials | Sun/Part Shade | |
Cypress, Bald | Taxodium distichum | Trees (Large) | Sun/Part Shade | |
Redbud, Mexican | Cercis canadensis var . 'mexicana' Redbud, Texas Cercis canadensis var. 'texensis' | Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs | Sun/Part Shade | |
Japanese Yew | Podocarpus macrophyllus | Shrubs | Sun/Part Shade | , |
Mountain Pea | Orbexilum pedunculatum | Groundcovers | Sun/Part Shade | , |