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
Nolina	Nolina lindheimeriana	Yuccas/Agaves/Succulents/Cacti/Sotols	Sun/Part Shade
Primrose, Missouri	Oenothera macrocarpa	Perennials	Sun/Part Shade
Aztec Grass	Ophiopogon intermedius	Groundcovers	Shade
Cactus, Prickly Pear	Optunia spp.	Yuccas/Agaves/Succulents/Cacti/Sotols	Sun
Mountain Pea	Orbexilum pedunculatum	Groundcovers	Sun/Part Shade
Oregano	Origanum vulgare	Groundcovers	Sun
Switchgrass	Panicum virgatum	Grasses (Ornamental & Prairie)	Sun/Part Shade
Retama	Parkinsonia aculeata	Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs	Sun/Part Shade
Virginia Creeper	Parthenocissus quinquefolia	Vines	Sun/Part Shade
Passion Vine	Passiflora incarnata	Vines	Sun/Part Shade