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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
Esperanza/Yellow Bells

Esperanza/Yellow Bells
Dalea, Black Dalea frutescens

Dalea, Black
Bird of Paradise, Red. Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Bird of Paradise, Red
Common Name Botanical Name Plant Type Lightsort descending Plant Images
American Beautyberry Callicarpa americana Shrubs Shade American Beautyberry Callicarpa americana
Pigeonberry Rivina humilis Groundcovers Shade Pigeonberry Rivina humilis
Inland Seaoats Chasmanthium latifolium Grasses (Ornamental & Prairie) Shade Inland Seaoats Chasmanthium latifolium
Aralia, Japanese Fatsia japonica Shrubs Shade Aralia, Japanese Fatsia japonica
Walnut, Little Juglans microcarpa Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Shade Walnut, Little Juglans microcarpa
Cast Iron Plant Aspidistra elatior Perennials Shade Cast Iron Plant Aspidistra elatior
Fern, River Thelypteris kunthii Perennials Shade Fern, River Thelypteris kunthii
Monkey Grass (Mondo Grass) Ophiopogon japonicus Groundcovers Shade Monkey Grass (Mondo Grass) Ophiopogon japonicus
Buckeye, Red Aesculus pavia Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Shade Buckeye, Red Aesculus pavia
Golden Groundsel (Round-leaf ragwort) Packera obovata Groundcovers Shade Golden Groundsel (Round-leaf ragwort) Packera obovata

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This Grow Green native & adapted plants searchable database was created to help you select plants that are native and adapted for the Austin area. These plants tend to be drought tolerant, most need little, if any supplemental fertilizer, are resistant to most diseases and pests, and many provide habitat and food sources for local wildlfie. The less watering, fertilizing, and chemical usage required in your yard, the more you contribute to the conservation and preservation of our precious water resources - our streams, lakes, and aquifers.

To acheive a successful earth-wise landscape, plant the right plant in the right place. Plants from other parts of the country are often poorly suited to our conditions. It is important to understand the regional climate as well as site specific conditions. Our climate can vary from baking hot heat and drought one year, to frequent rain and flooding in the next.Some years we may get a hard freeze and some not.

The environmental conditions across Austin vary quite a bit so it is critical to evaluate your specific site conditions. Consider the soil type and depth, sun and shade patterns, as well as any microclimate factors.