Plant 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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Title	Botanical Name	Plant Type	Light	Plant Images
Abelia, Glossy	Abelia x grandiflora	Shrubs	Sun/Part Shade
Huisache	Acacia farnesiana	Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs	Sun
Maple, Bigtooth	Acer grandidentatum	Trees (Large)	Sun/Part Shade
Yarrow	Achillea spp.	Perennials	Sun/Part Shade
Buckeye, Red	Aesculus pavia	Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs	Shade
Agave spp	Agave spp.	Yuccas/Agaves/Succulents/Cacti/Sotols	Sun/Part Shade
Mistflower, White	Ageratina havanensis	Shrubs	Sun/Part Shade
Flame Acanthus	Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii	Shrubs	Sun/Part Shade
Iceplant	Aptenia spp. Delosperma spp. Malephora spp.	Groundcovers	Sun
Columbine	Aquilegia chrysantha var. 'Hinkleyana'	Perennials	Sun/Part Shade