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, Tropical Salvia coccinea Perennials Sun/Part Shade Sage, Tropical    Salvia coccinea
Elm, Cedar Ulmus crassifolia Trees (Large) Sun/Part Shade Cedar Elm
Elbow Bush Forestirera pubescens Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Elbow Bush  Forestirera pubescens , Elbow Bush  Forestirera pubescens
Mexican Mint Marigold Tagetes lucida Perennials Sun/Part Shade Mexican Mint Marigold   Tagetes lucida
Holly, Yaupon llex vomitoria Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Holly, Yaupon    llex vomitoria. , Holly, Yaupon    llex vomitoria.
Columbine, Red Aquilegia canadensis Perennials Sun/Part Shade Columbine, Red  Aquilegia canadensis , Columbine, Red  Aquilegia canadensis
Winecup, Perennial Callirohoe involucrata Perennials Sun/Part Shade Winecup, Perennial   Callirohoe involucrata , Winecup, Perennial   Callirohoe involucrata , Winecup, Perennial   Callirohoe involucrata
Retama Parkinsonia aculeata Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Retama   Parkinsonia aculeata , Retama   Parkinsonia aculeata , Retama   Parkinsonia aculeata
Fall Aster Aster oblongifolium Perennials Sun/Part Shade Fall Aster   Aster oblongifolium
Mistflower, White Ageratina havanensis Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Mistflower, White  Ageratina havanensis , Mistflower, White  Ageratina havanensis