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
Germander, Green	Teucrium chamaedrys	Perennials	Sun
Germander, Creeping	Teucrium cossonii	Groundcovers	Sun
Germander, Bush	Teucrium fruticans	Shrubs	Sun/Part Shade
Fern, River	Thelypteris kunthii	Perennials	Shade
Jasmine, Star	Trachelospermum jasminoides	Vines	Sun/Part Shade
Palm, Windmill	Trachycarpus fortunei	Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs	Sun/Part Shade
Spiderwort	Tradescantia spp.	Perennials	Shade
Society Garlic	Tulbaghia violacea	Perennials	Sun/Part Shade
Elm, Cedar	Ulmus crassifolia	Trees (Large)	Sun/Part Shade
Buckeye, Mexican	Ungnadia speciosa	Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs	Sun/Part Shade