Central TexasGardening
CTG PLANT SCORE™

Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

Deep roots, low water demand and four-season structure.

Central Texas / Texas native fitGrassVery low water
92Native grass winner
WHY IT SCORES 92

Native grass winner

Summer heat
96
Drought
97
Central Texas soil
91
Freeze resilience
96
Wildlife value
92
Low-maintenance fit
90
EASIER ALTERNATIVES

Want less drama?

97/100

Yaupon Holly

Evergreen, adaptable, wildlife-friendly and almost offensively competent in Central Texas.

96/100

Texas Sage

Heat, limestone and drought barely register as problems.

95/100

Agarita

Spiny, native and exceptionally well matched to rocky Central Texas conditions.

TRANSPARENT SCORE

This is a CTG suitability model, not a scientific certification.

Use the factor breakdown to understand the tradeoff. Plant-source references and methodology are published so the score can be challenged and improved.

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