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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 Parkinsonia aculeata
Title: Retama
Esperanza/Yellow Bells , Esperanza/Yellow Bells
Title: Esperanza/Yellow Bells
Dalea, Black Dalea frutescens
Title: Dalea, Black
Bird of Paradise, Red. Caesalpinia pulcherrim , Bird of Paradise, Red. Caesalpinia pulcherrima , Bird of Paradise, Red. Caesalpinia pulcherrim
Title: Bird of Paradise, Red
Title Botanical Name Plant Type Light Plant Images
Wax Myrtle Morella cerifera Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Wax Myrtle Morella cerifera , Wax Myrtle Morella cerifera
Switchgrass Panicum virgatum Grasses (Ornamental & Prairie) Sun/Part Shade Switchgrass Panicum virgatum , Switchgrass Panicum virgatum
Ghost Plant Graptopetalum Graptopetalum paraguayense Perennials Sun/Part Shade Ghost Plant Graptopetalum paraguayense
Skyflower, Duranta Duranta erecta Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Skyflower, Duranta Duranta erecta , Skyflower, Duranta Duranta erecta
Goldenball Leadtree Leucaena retusa Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Goldenball Leadtree Leucaena retusa , Goldenball Leadtree Leucaena retusa
Catmint Nepeta X faassenii Perennials Sun/Part Shade Catmint Nepeta X faassenii
Cypress, Bald Taxodium distichum Trees (Large) Sun/Part Shade Cypress, Bald Taxodium distichum
Redbud, Mexican Cercis canadensis var . 'mexicana' Redbud, Texas Cercis canadensis var. 'texensis' Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Redbud, Mexican Cercis canadensis var . 'mexicana' Redbud, Texas Cercis canadensis var. 'texensis'
Japanese Yew Podocarpus macrophyllus Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Japanese Yew Podocarpus macrophyllus , Japanese Yew Podocarpus macrophyllus
Mountain Pea Orbexilum pedunculatum Groundcovers Sun/Part Shade Mountain Pea Orbexilum pedunculatum , Mountain Pea Orbexilum pedunculatum

Our native landscape is the inspiration for this guide to earthwise 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.

Native plants belong here; they thrive with minimal care and provide habitat for local wildlife. We have chosen plants you should be able to find without too much trouble. Some non-natives are also recommended, for special situations, like shady areas, poorly drained soils or for their deer resistance. Many plants were included simply for their great beauty.

Some people move to Austin and try to surround themselves with plants they are familiar with from their past homes. These plants are often poorly suited to our climate and soils. By choosing native and adapted plants, you become more knowledgeable about, more aware of, and more connected to the land of Central Texas. Incorporate them into your landscape for a garden style with a sense of place. We hope you enjoy using this guide to recreate Austin's natural beauty in your own back yard.