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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Skullcap, Heartleaf | Scuttelaria ovata subsp. bracteata | Perennials | Shade | , |
Frostweed | Verbesina virginica | Perennials | Shade | , |
Walnut, Little | Juglans microcarpa | Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs | Shade | , |
Cast Iron Plant | Aspidistra elatior | Perennials | Shade | |
Monkey Grass | (Mondo Grass) Ophiopogon japonicus | Groundcovers | Shade | |
Spiderwort | Tradescantia spp. | Perennials | Shade | , |
Aztec Grass | Ophiopogon intermedius | Groundcovers | Shade | |
Violets | Viola missourensis | Groundcovers | Shade | , |
American Beautyberry | Callicarpa americana | Shrubs | Shade | , |
Pigeonberry | Rivina humilis | Groundcovers | Shade | , |