5 Native Plants That Thrive in Central Texas Heat

When temperatures soar above 100°F for weeks on end, many landscape plants struggle to survive. But Central Texas natives have evolved over thousands of years to not just tolerate our brutal summers—they actually flourish in conditions that would kill most garden plants.

Why Choose Native Plants?

Native plants require significantly less water once established, often surviving on rainfall alone after their second year. They also support local wildlife, resist regional pests naturally, and provide authentic Texas beauty that complements our landscape's natural character.

Our Top 5 Heat Champions

Flame Acanthus blooms with vibrant orange-red flowers from late summer through fall, attracting hummingbirds while requiring almost no supplemental watering.

Mexican Buckeye offers delicate pink spring blooms followed by interesting seed pods, thriving in our clay soils and extreme heat.

Turk's Cap provides red turban-shaped flowers that never fully open, creating unique texture while serving as a host plant for native butterflies.

These resilient beauties, along with Esperanza and Pride of Barbados, create stunning landscapes that celebrate our region's natural heritage. AtPflugerville Landscaping, we specialize in designing native plant gardens that reduce maintenance costs while maximizing year-round visual impact.

Ready to embrace water-wise landscaping? These native plants prove that sustainable doesn't mean sacrificing beauty—it means working with nature instead of against it.