{"id":23834,"date":"2020-11-30T17:35:11","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T20:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=23834"},"modified":"2024-12-12T01:42:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T04:42:16","slug":"native-plants-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/native-plants-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Native Plants for Texas by Region"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the Great Plains to the Gulf Coast, the great state of Texas has a diverse range of local climates. Each region has its own beautiful native flora that could make a perfect addition to your landscape. That’s why we’ve collected 30 of the best native plants for Texas landscapes, divided by which region they thrive in:<\/p>

  1. Central Texas<\/a><\/li>
  2. North Texas<\/a><\/li>
  3. East Texas<\/a><\/li>
  4. South Texas<\/a><\/li>
  5. West Texas<\/a><\/li> <\/ol>

    But don’t take our word for it. We also have included an Ask the Experts<\/a> section with insights and comments on Texas native plants from educators at Sam Houston State University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Austin Community College.<\/p>

    But first, what is a Texas native plant? Plants native to your region of Texas will thrive in your climate with minimal maintenance, and they’ll help you use less water and pesticides in your garden, too. <\/p>

    So, make gardening a little easier on yourself while benefiting local ecosystems with these native Texas wildflowers, shrubs, trees, succulents, and vines.<\/p>

    Native Plants of Central Texas<\/h2>

    Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum<\/em>)<\/h3>
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    Photo Credit: Bidgee \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY-SA 2.5 AU<\/figcaption><\/figure>

    This tall conifer with spreading branches creates a spectacular show in fall when its leaves turn a brilliant orange. The bald cypress has a tendency to develop root “knees” that stick out from its tapered trunk. <\/p>