More than 100 native plant species are suitable for landscapes in Central Texas. Local businesses can recommend and sell native plants or seeds, and organizations such as the Williamson County extension of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, the Williamson County Master Gardeners and the Native Plant Society of Texas have additional resources.
Wildflowers
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Engelmann’s daisy, cutleaf daisy[/caption]
Engelmannia peristenia: Engelmann’s daisy, cutleaf daisy Water need: requires little watering Bloom time: March-July Wildlife benefit: attracts birds, nectar for bees and butterflies
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Purple coneflower[/caption]
Echinacea purpurea: Purple coneflower Light NEED: sun, partial shade Water need: requires little watering Bloom time: April-September Wildlife benefit: nectar for bees and butterflies
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Scarlet sage, tropical sage[/caption]
Salvia coccinea: Scarlet sage, tropical sage Light NEED: Sun, shade, partial shade Water need: requires little to moderate watering Bloom time: February-October Wildlife benefit: nectar for bees and butterflies
