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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
Butterfly Bush Wooly Buddleja marrubiifolia Shrubs Sun/Part Shade
Xylosma Xylosma congestum Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs Sun/Part Shade
Yucca, Paleleaf Yucca pallida Yuccas/Agaves/Succulents/Cacti/Sotols Sun/Part Shade
Yucca, Twistleaf Yucca rupicola Yuccas/Agaves/Succulents/Cacti/Sotols Sun/Part Shade
Yucca Yucca spp. Yuccas/Agaves/Succulents/Cacti/Sotols Sun/Part Shade
Thompson Yucca Yucca thompsonii Yuccas/Agaves/Succulents/Cacti/Sotols Sun/Part Shade