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
Oak, Chinquapin Quercus muhlenbergii Trees (Large) Sun Oak, Chinquapin  -  Quercus muhlenbergii , Oak, Chinquapin  -  Quercus muhlenbergii
Pomegranate Punica granatum Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Sun Pomegranate     Punica granatum , Pomegranate     Punica granatum
Sage, Russian Perovaskia atriciplifolia Perennials Sun Sage, Russian  Perovaskia atriciplifolia , Sage, Russian  Perovaskia atriciplifolia
Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Sun Crape Myrtle  Lagerstroemia indica , Crape Myrtle  Lagerstroemia indica , Crape Myrtle  Lagerstroemia indica
Sage, Mexican Bush Salvia leucantha Perennials Sun Sage, Mexican Bush  Salvia leucantha , Sage, Mexican Bush  Salvia leucantha
Rose, 'Belinda's Dream' Rose, Belinda's Dream Rosa 'Belinda's Dream' Roses Sun Rose, Belinda's Dream  Rosa 'Belinda's Dream' , Rose, Belinda's Dream  Rosa 'Belinda's Dream'
Sage, Mealy Blue Salvia farinacea Perennials Sun Sage, Mealy Blue  Salvia farinacea , Sage, Mealy Blue  Salvia farinacea , Sage, Mealy Blue  Salvia farinacea
Esperanza/Yellow Bells Tecoma stans Perennials Sun Esperanza/Yellow Bells , Esperanza/Yellow Bells
Daisy, Blackfoot Melampodium leucanthum Perennials Sun Blackfoot Daisy , Blackfoot Daisy
Lion's Tail Leonotis leonurus Perennials Sun Lion's Tail    Leonotis leonurus