#1

Texas Frogfruit

(Phyla nodiflora)

Texas Frogfruit, sometimes called Turkey Tangle Frogfruit, is a perennial flowering groundcover plant in the Verbena family that can grow anywhere in the Southern U.S. This particular groundcover produces 3-6 inch tall white blooms in May-October.

#2

Texas Sedge

(Carex texensis)

Texas Sedge is a type of perennial grass most common in central Texas. It's a great option if you're looking for grass to cover any bare spots in your lawn or garden. This grasses green foliage can reach 10-12 inches in height but can also be mowed using a high lawn mower setting if it gets too tall for your liking.

#3

Pigeonberry

(Rivina humilis)

The Pigeonberry, also called Rouge Plant or Bloodberry, is a perennial herb part of the Pokeweed family. If you're looking for a plant that does well in clay soil and is shade-tolerant, this is a good choice because it can be grown even underneath trees and tall shrubs.

#4

American Beautyberry

(Callicarpa Americana)

American Beautyberry, also called French Mulberry, is a perennial shrub from the Verbena family. It requires little water and can grow in partial shade and clay soil. It's also both heat and cold-tolerant, making it perfect no matter which region of Texas you live in.

#5

Berlandier's Sundrops

(Calylophus berlandieri)

Berlandier's Sundrops are named after Jean Louis Berlandier, a scientist who collected plants in Texas and Mexico. This perennial flowering shrub is part of the Evening Primrose family and can grow up to 30 inches tall, although it isn't bushy like some shrubs.

#6

Rose Mallow

(Pavonia lasiopetala)

Rose Mallow or Rock Rose is a flowering shrub from the Mallow family. It's native throughout regions of central Texas down to Mexico, but it can grow anywhere in the state. This flowering shrub also prefers partial shade and requires little water, making it great for drier climates.

#7

Texas Sage

(Leucophyllum frutescens)

Rose Mallow or Rock Rose is a flowering shrub from the Mallow family. It's native throughout regions of central Texas down to Mexico, but it can grow anywhere in the state. This flowering shrub also prefers partial shade and requires little water, making it great for drier climates.

#8

Evergreen Sumac

(Rhus virens)

The Evergreen Sumac, sometimes called the Tobacco Sumac, is a flowering shrub native to central Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. It has high drought tolerance and thrives best in dry soil with little water. It will typically grow up to ten feet tall, depending on how you prune it.

#9

Fragrant Sumac

(Rhus aromatic)

The Fragrant Sumac is in the same family as the Evergreen Sumac above. It can be grown in places other than Texas and most soils, including clay. This plant species is also great for sunny and shady gardens, so it should work in almost any location. On top of that, the Fragrant Sumac also does best with very little water, perfect for Texas's drier regions.

#10

Texas Mountain Laurel

(Sophora secundiflora)

Texas Mountain Laurel is native to Texas and New Mexico. It grows well in clay soil but needs good drainage and can tolerate dry and moist conditions. It also does well in sunny and partly shady locations, so you can plant it in almost any garden.

#11

Wax Myrtle

(Morella Cerifera)

The Wax Myrtle, also known as the Bayberry or Candleberry tree, is native to Texas and most of the Southeastern U.S. It grows well in clay soil but requires a lot of water while getting established but can be drought tolerant once it reaches maturity. It also does well in full sun and even partial shade.