plant search 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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Featured Plants

Title Botanical Name Plant Type Light Plant Images
Hibiscus, Perennial Hibiscus spp. Perennials Sun Hibiscus, Perennial    Hibiscus spp.
Holly, Dwarf Burford Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii' Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Holly, Dwarf Burford    Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii' , Holly, Dwarf Burford    Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii'
Holly, Nellie R. Stevens Ilex X 'Nellie R. Stevens' Shrubs Sun Holly, Nellie R. Stevens    Ilex X 'Nellie R. Stevens' , Holly, Nellie R. Stevens   Ilex X 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Cedar,Eastern Red Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana Trees (Large) Sun Eastern Red Cedar
Shrimp Plant Justicia brandegeana Perennials Sun/Part Shade Shrimp Plant    Justicia brandegeana
Honeysuckle, Mexican Justicia spicigera Perennials Sun/Part Shade Honeysuckle, Mexican Justicia spicigera , Honeysuckle, Mexican Justicia spicigera
Greek Myrtle Myrtus communis Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Greek Myrtle   Myrtus communis
Cherry Laurel Prunus caroliniana Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Sun/Part Shade Cherry Laurel    Prunus caroliniana , Cherry Laurel    Prunus caroliniana
Cherry, Black Prunus serotina var. exima Trees (Large) Sun Cherry, Black     Prunus serotina  var. exima
Rose, 'Mutabilis' Rosa 'Mutablis' Roses Sun Rose, 'Mutabilis '           Rosa 'Mutablis'