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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
Honey Mesquite Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa Trees (Large) Sun Honey Mesquite , Honey Mesquite
Maple, Bigtooth Acer grandidentatum Trees (Large) Sun/Part Shade Bigtooth Maple
Oak, Bur Quercus macrocarpa Trees (Large) Sun Bur Oak
Pineapple Guava Feijoa sellowiana Shrubs Sun Pineapple Guava Feijoa sellowiana , Pineapple Guava Feijoa sellowiana
Baptisia, Purple (Wild Indigo) Baptisa australis Shrubs Sun Baptisia, Purple (Wild Indigo) Baptisa australis , Baptisia, Purple (Wild Indigo) Baptisa australis
Greek Myrtle Myrtus communis Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Greek Myrtle Myrtus communis
Pittosporum Pittosporum tobira Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Pittosporum Pittosporum tobira , Pittosporum Pittosporum tobira
Bottlebrush Callistemon citrinus Shrubs Sun Bottlebrush Callistemon citrinus , Bottlebrush Callistemon citrinus
Hawthorn, Indian Raphiolepis indica Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Hawthorn, Indian Raphiolepis indica , Hawthorn, Indian Raphiolepis indica
Rosemary, Upright Rosmarinus officinalis Shrubs Sun Rosemary, Upright Rosmarinus officinalis

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.