Central TexasGardening
CTG PLANT SCORE™

Will it survive Central Texas?

Plants ranked for heat, drought, soil compatibility, freeze resilience, wildlife value and maintenance burden—not listicle vibes.

#1
Yaupon HollyIlex vomitoria · Shrub / small tree
NativeLow waterSun to part shade
97#2
Texas SageLeucophyllum frutescens · Shrub
NativeVery low waterFull sun
96#3
AgaritaMahonia trifoliolata · Shrub
NativeVery low waterSun to part shade
95#4
Flame AcanthusAnisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii · Shrub
NativeLow waterFull sun
94#5
Autumn SageSalvia greggii · Shrub / perennial
NativeLow waterFull sun
93#6
Little BluestemSchizachyrium scoparium · Grass
NativeVery low waterFull sun
92#7
Texas RedbudCercis canadensis var. texensis · Small tree
NativeLow to moderate waterSun to part shade
91#8
Turk's CapMalvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii · Shrub / perennial
NativeLow to moderate waterPart shade to shade
91#9
Oakleaf HydrangeaHydrangea quercifolia · Shrub
Non-nativeModerate waterPart shade
69#10
Bigleaf HydrangeaHydrangea macrophylla · Shrub
Non-nativeHigh waterMorning sun / shade
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