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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.

Title Botanical Name Plant Type Light Plant Images
Rose, 'Old Blush' Rosa 'Old Blush' Roses Sun
Rose, 'Belinda's Dream' Rose, Belinda's Dream Rosa 'Belinda's Dream' Roses Sun
Rosemary, Upright Rosmarinus officinalis Shrubs Sun
Golden Groundsel (Round-leaf ragwort) Packera obovata Groundcovers Shade
Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima Perennials Sun/Part Shade
Ruellia, Dwarf Ruellia brittoniana Perennials Sun/Part Shade
Fern, Firecracker Russelia equisetiformis Perennials Sun/Part Shade
Palmetto, Texas Dwarf Sabal minor Shrubs Sun/Part Shade
Palmetto, Texas Sabal texana or Sabal mexicana Trees (Large) Sun/Part Shade
Basket Grass (Sacahuista) Nolina texana Yuccas/Agaves/Succulents/Cacti/Sotols Sun/Part Shade