plant search guide

 

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

Title Botanical Name Plant Type Light Plant Images
Sage, Jerusalem Phlomis fruticosa Perennials Sun Sage, Jerusalem  Phlomis fruticosa , Sage, Jerusalem  Phlomis fruticosa
Mock Orange Philadelphus coronarius Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Mock Orange   Philadelphus coronarius , Mock Orange   Philadelphus coronarius
Sage, Russian Perovaskia atriciplifolia Perennials Sun Sage, Russian  Perovaskia atriciplifolia , Sage, Russian  Perovaskia atriciplifolia
Penstemon, Hill Country Penstemon triflorus Perennials Sun/Part Shade Penstemon, Hill Country Penstemon triflorus
Penstemon, Gulf Coast Penstemon tenuis Perennials Sun/Part Shade Penstemon, Gulf Coast Penstemon tenuis , Penstemon, Gulf Coast Penstemon tenuis
Penstemon, Rock Penstemon baccharifolius Perennials Sun Penstemon, Rock Penstemon baccharifolius
Rock Rose Pavonia lasiopetala Perennials Sun/Part Shade Rock Rose   Pavonia lasiopetala , Rock Rose   Pavonia lasiopetala
Passion Vine Passiflora incarnata Vines Sun/Part Shade Passion Vine                 Passiflora incarnata , Passion Vine                 Passiflora incarnata
Virginia Creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia Vines Sun/Part Shade Virginia Creeper.  Parthenocissus quinquefolia , Virginia Creeper.  Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Retama Parkinsonia aculeata Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Retama   Parkinsonia aculeata , Retama   Parkinsonia aculeata , Retama   Parkinsonia aculeata