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.