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.
Title | Botanical Name | Plant Type | Light | Plant Images |
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Thyrallis, (Golden Showers) | Galphimia glauca | Shrubs | Sun | , |
Honey Mesquite | Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa | Trees (Large) | Sun | , |
Huisache | Acacia farnesiana | Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs | Sun | |
Bird of Paradise, Red | Caesalpinia pulcherrima | Perennials | Sun | , , |
Fragrant Mimosa | Mimosa borealis | Shrubs | Sun | |
Germander, Creeping | Teucrium cossonii | Groundcovers | Sun | |
Cactus, Prickly Pear | Optunia spp. | Yuccas/Agaves/Succulents/Cacti/Sotols | Sun | , , |
Rose, Cecile Brunner Rosa | Rosa 'Cecile Brunner' | Roses | Sun | , |
Bird of Paradise, Yellow | Caesalpinia gilliesii | Perennials | Sun | |
Oak, Bur | Quercus macrocarpa | Trees (Large) | Sun |