The Estates at Crystal FallsGrand Mesa

The Bluffs

The Fairways

LANDSCAPEESIGN MANUALD

Prepared by

Hall-Bargainer, Inc.landscape architects & planners

Table of ContentsIntroduction

Governance

The Crystal Falls Vision

Terms and Defi nitions

General Landscape Design Criteria Natural Landscape Design Screening Shade Views Erosion Control Planting Fencing / Walls Deer Fencing Retaining Walls Address Monumentation Walkways and Front Patios Watering Yard Art Roadway Easements/Bar Ditches Maintenance Landscape Design Approaches

Traditional Approach Xeriscape Approach Natural Approach

Appendix A

Approved Plant List Legend Large Trees Small Trees / Large Shrubs Shrubs Vines, Groundcovers Ornamental Grasses Flowering Perennials Prohibited Plant List

Appendix B

1 Limestone Column - detail 2 Wrought Iron Section - detail 3 Wrought Iron Fencing with Limestone Column - detail

Introduction

This publication is intended as an information resource for Owners of Crystal Falls homesites and their landscape contractors and consultants. It is a critical component of the development of a homesite within the Crystal Falls residential community.

This book focuses on the physical and environmental elements of design that support the Crystal Falls Vision. It addresses the landscape elements that will offer contributions to, and support of, the overall vision of the Crystal Falls community. Furthermore, the Landscape Design Manual should be viewed by individual Owners as their dedication and agreement to preserve the unique environment of Crystal Falls over time.

The requirements included herein, combined with the governing structure for Crystal Falls, as set forth in the applicable CC&Rs, present a vision for the evolution and development of Crystal Falls. This vision, properly applied to all residential improvements within Crystal Falls, is guided by mechanisms for comprehensive design control and governance that extend well beyond the more typical practices of the past.

The text and illustrations describe the visual and environmental goals as well as the procedures required when planning a home at Crystal Falls. Included in these goals and procedures are the minimum acceptable levels of landscape design, and construction.

Crystal Falls is equally concerned with both precluding inappropriate design and development and encouraging the creative input and diversity of ideas from Owners and their consultants in the design and construction of homes within Crystal Falls. Successful implementation of these objectives will create and maintain the fi nest overall manifestation of the Crystal Falls Vision.

Governance

All issues relating to design must be in accordance with the procedures set forth in this document, the applicable Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s) and the fi nal recorded plat. The Landscape Design Manual promotes quality design and establishes design standards, and improvement requirements, for all homesite construction and is applicable to homesites only. These improvement requirements do not apply to other uses proposed at Crystal Falls.

The Board of Directors of the Crystal Falls Homeowners Association Inc. (CFHOA) manages the relationships between and among the property Owners and the various entities in accordance with the Crystal Falls CC&Rs. It is the responsibility of the property owners, consultants, and their contractors to read and be familiar with the entire contents of the Landscape Design Manual. Furthermore, those portions of the CC&Rs pertaining to construction projects and other applicable related documents should be read prior to beginning any planning or design work. The Architectural Control Committee is responsible for inspection of all homesite landscapes.

Items listed in this document as mandated or required must be complied with or a variance must be obtained from the CFHOA to deviate. Items listed as recommended or suggested are optional yet are based on the desire to have continuity in the community or has been proven to be the most effective methodology in a particular situation.

It is required that all landscape improvements begin within 30 days of move in and be subsequently completed within 60 days of beginning. Thereafter, any subsequent landscape projects initiated by the owner must be completed within 60 days of beginning. Staging of materials for landscape projects is not allowed within any public or private roadway or drainage areas.

Interpretation of this document is at the discretion of the governing Architectural Control Committee.

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The Crystal Falls Vision

Crystal Falls is the natural alternative to subdivisions. A unique landscape in that it is one of the last remaining untouched Texas hill country environs in close proximity to a major metropolitan area. Every effort has been made to tread lightly on the land and retain magnifi cent views of the hillsides. It is in the interest of the homeowners to retain the character and beauty of this area. When integrating the built environment into this magnifi cent hill country environment, it is a diffi cult challenge to design the landscape to appear untouched. The motivation to retain the natural look and feel of this area spawned these landscape guidelines. These guidelines should ensure a fairly uniform planting treatment from estate to estate extending across property lines through the right of way to the edge of the pavement. The intent and hopefully the end result will be to create a consistent and uniform landscape that compliments, not fi ghts the native hill country terrain.

Crystal Falls was once the site of the Whitestone Limestone Quarry. In fact, the remains of the quarry offi ce still stand at the entrance to Grand Mesa at Crystal Falls. When the quarry was abandoned decades ago, a mosaic of huge limestone fragments were left to naturally weather in the elements. The developers are making every attempt to artfully “recycle” thousands of these native rocks in high impact areas throughout the Master Plan. Homeowners are encouraged to help creatively amplify the “Old Quarry” theme in their landscape plan with boulders, dry-stack entries, address monumentation and retaining walls.

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Terms & Defi nitions

ACCArchitectural Control Committee

BAR DITCHDrainage channel parallel to the roadway with gentle sloping sides formed by the construction of the road.

BERMHigh quality, select imported backfi ll shall be reasonably free from clay lumps, coarse sands, stones, roots, and other foreign matter. There shall be no toxic amounts of acid or alkaline elements. Slopes shall be gentle sloping with a maximum slope of 1’ of rise for every 3’ of distance and have a rounded top. No exposed soil is to be visible.

BULL ROCK/RUBBLE ROCKLarger rock utilized in a landscape enmass so to prevent erosion or create an intermittent stream effect in the landscape. Rock varies in size from 3”x5” - 6”x 8” in length x width. Some rocks tend to be round river bottom rock and some tend to be more angular in nature. Choose one or the other for your application, and be consistent. Smaller rock that can be washed out of any area in any drainage way during periods of high water cannot be used under any circumstances. Weeds within these areas are not allowed and can be eliminated with a herbicide such as Roundup or by using fi lter fabric beneath the stones as a preventative measure.

CC&RCovenants, Conditions and Restrictions is a legal document running with the land as a deed restriction referencing the improvement requirements that govern all residential design activity, among other things, within Crystal Falls. If any discrepancy between the CC&R’s and this document occur, CC&R’s shall rule.

CLEAR CUTTo cut down or strip the site of all tree cover. An unsightly practice which leads to excessive runoff and soil erosion.

DRIP LINEThe area under a tree defi ned by the tree canopy. An imaginary line on the ground encircling the tree that is directly beneath the outermost portion of the tree canopy

EARTH TONEColors found to be of the earth. No primary colors. Natural greens, beiges, tans, warm greys, neutral colors, browns, brownish reds, etc.

FILTER FABRICA permeable fabric constructed exclusively of synthetic thermoplastic fi bers that is mildew resistant, rot proof and is satisfactory for use in a wet soil and aggregate environment. The fabric shall contain ultraviolet stabilizers and shall have non-raveling edges.

FINAL RECORDED PLATDocument recorded and approved by the appropriate county where the property is located. This document may have specifi c requirements associated with individual lots in the subdivision.

FOUNDATIONExposed concrete at the base of a house.

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HYDROMULCHAn application of lawn/turf seed in conjunction with a tackifi er agent so to prevent runoff of seed and establish turf growth. Apply a uniform coat. Material shall be from the Approved Plant List.

INDIGENOUSOriginating and living or occurring naturally in the hill country environment.

LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTSConsists of but is not limited to the installation of plant material, beds, turf and irrigation systems.

MOVE INThe date that the house is owner occupied.

MULCHShall consist of shredded hardwood bark mixture such that when installed will form a mat resistant to erosion. Mulch is to be partially decomposed and shall be free of sticks, stones, clay or other foreign materials. Minimum depth required is no less than 3”.

NATURALThat which exists in its natural state. Not altered, treated, or disguised.

RAVINEA deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth’s surface worn by running water. Under no circumstances shall a ravine be clear cut.

ROADSIDE DRAINAGE AREAThe area between the edge of pavement fi fteen (15) feet into the property and parallel to the roadway.

SCREENINGObstructing from the view of a person standing at ground level on the fronting street by an architectural or landscape feature. Plant materials used to accomplish this should be effective at initial planting and not on assumed growth.

SHOVEL-CUT EDGEEdge cut by a shovel to a depth of at least 3” to get below the plant material root zone and fi lled with mulch above edge. This is used where planting beds adjoin turf.

STEEL EDGELandscape steel edging to be used as a barrier between lawn and planting bed. Must be installed so the top of the edging is level with lawns soil grade (not exposed on turf side) and three (3) inches of mulch level with the top of the edging on the bed side.

TOPSOILImported topsoil of loamy character, high in humus and organic content from local agricultural source. Topsoil to be reasonably free from clay lumps, coarse sands, stones, roots, and other foreign matter. There shall be no toxic amounts of acid or alkaline elements. Red or Orange “sandy loam” will not be acceptable.

TREE CANOPYThe outer extent of a trees branches and leaves.

TURF/LAWNAll seed used shall be high quality, treated lawn type seed at 98% purity and 85% germination. Lawn seed to be free of weed or noxious grass seeds. Material shall be from the Approved Plant List.

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UTILITY APPURTENANCEAny equipment, piping, wiring, etc. that protrudes above ground level associated with electric, water, telephone, cable, wastewater, irrigation, air conditioning or swimming pool mechanics.

WEEDA plant considered undesirable, unattractive, or troublesome, especially one growing where it was not intentionally planted. Refer to “Prohibited Plant List”.

LANDSCAPE ZONESSpecifi c treatment of landscape areas with clear delineation from other areas.

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General Landscape Design Criteria

The following are general design requirements applicable to all Crystal Falls’ individual homesites located in Grand Mesa, The Bluffs, and The Fairways regarding the initial planting, hardscaping, watering and maintenance of their outdoor environment. The functional uses of plant materials should be adhered to while providing a natural curvilinear landscape that will blend into the existing terrain. These include:

Natural Landscape DesignHomeowners shall strive to avoid abrupt or straight lines in the landscaped areas. Homeowners should use curvilinear lines to create a natural look which mimics nature.

natural, curvilinear design

ScreeningOwner must screen all above ground utility appurtenances and excessively exposed foundations from public view. Screening for this can be a combination of rock and plant materials. Plants should be 2’ high minimum at the time of planting with full screening to occur within 2 years of planting installation. Screening for HVAC & pool mechanicals and trash cans can also include a masonry wall. Excessively exposed foundations must be screened from public view with plant materials. If septic tanks or fi elds are 12” above existing grade, landscaping with plants and/or limestone retaining walls must surround, naturalize and screen the grade separation from public view. A full stand of sod should remain above the system at all times. Landscape berms are an acceptable method of screening, but must be done in conjunction with either the planting technique and/or masonry wall technique.

good foundation screening

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poor foundation screening

good utility screening

poor utility screening

ShadeOn southern and western exposures, large shade trees should be planted or maintained to provide shade for the house.

ViewsPlant materials should be used to enhance views of the countryside and hide or buffer unsightly views. Homeowners must not obstruct views of the front door from the street.

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Erosion ControlIn areas where slopes are moderate to extreme, existing plants should not be removed and the area should be left natural to maintain soil stability. If necessary, the homeowner should provide new plants to minimize further erosion. All plant types from trees to groundcover should be used to provide the root system needed to prevent erosion. Interestingly enough, existing cedar trees, where allowed, do function to stabilize existing soils and minimize erosion of the landscape in these areas. It is required that no soil erosion is allowed to run off on to adjacent property or into the bar ditches.

PlantingAll planting must begin with good soil preparation. Additional topsoil should be brought in and tilled into the existing soil before planting, except where slopes should be retained. This will go a long way in ensuring a long lasting and low watering landscape.

Turf/Lawn Areas - All turf/lawn areas must receive a minimum of two (2) inches of evenly spread topsoil and leveled smooth free of pockets, debris, and rock prior to receiving solid sod or hydroseed applications. Care needs to be taken to apply hydroseed quickly after soil placement to prevent erosion. No lawn/turf areas shall be broadcast seeded. All turf/lawn areas are to be maintained on a regular basis, refer to section on Maintenance. All plant material must be selected from the Approved Plant List. The edges of the lawn/turf areas are to be curvilinear or naturally sweeping in form and not “straight” or rectilinear, unless abutting the street, sidewalk, driveway or any other built element that prohibits the opportunity to be curvilinear or naturally sweeping. Good curvilinear design mimics nature.

Cedar Trees - All existing cedar trees in the front yards (or side yards adjacent to streets) less than 12’ in height are discouraged but will be allowed if they are the only foliage, provided it doesn’t cover the front elevation of the home. The remaining cedar trees in these locations greater than 12’ shall be pruned up to a clear trunk height of no less than 6’. Removal is prohibited and pruning is not required if they exist within a ravine. Under no circumstances are ravines to be clear cut and no trees over 12’ in height in ravines may ever be removed.

good cedar tree pruning

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poor cedar tree pruning

Mulch/Bed Areas - All newly installed planting beds must be mulched to retain moisture and maintain a tidy appearance. Plenty of mulch will aid in the retention of water and will provide more nutrients to fi lter down into the soil. Under existing tree stands mulching and/or groundcover should be added if the underlying native vegetation is removed. No impervious fabric is allowed in any planting areas. Filter fabric as defi ned can be used to control weeds. All beds adjoining lawn/turf areas, either planting or mulch, shall be in a naturally sweeping or curvilinear manner, so to refl ect and enhance the community’s natural beauty of the hill country.

Edging - All beds are required to be edged with either limestone, a clean shovel-cut edge, pour-in-place concrete or steel edging.

landscape edging options

Fencing/WallsIn the interest of protecting viewscapes and encouraging a uniformity of height and materials, any fencing desired by owners must be of non solid see-through steel pickets, commonly called wrought iron. All steel picket fences shall be black. Steel picket fences shall be either 4’, 5’ or 6’ in height. Native stone columns are encouraged as an accent to the steel picket fencing. No materials (i.e. screening, wire mesh) shall be attached to the steel picket fence. Please refer to the “Fencing and Walls” section of your Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for more detail on all approved materials. Fence construction specifi cations are included in this document. (Refer to Appendix B)

For the purpose of containing domestic household pets, the “Invisible Fence” electronic system product is a good and recommended alternative. Black vinyl chain link fencing is permissible as perimeter or interior lot fencing provided that it is used only for side and rear lot locations, and shall not extend beyond the front of any residence. Chain link fencing is not allowed on any front/street facing location unless approved by the Architectural Control Committee.

Walls may be built in some situations with specifi c ACC approval provided that they are of limestone or approved natural rock and do not obstruct views in any manner. Limestone columns may also be used in combination with three (3”) inch limestone cap, and will not exceed fi fty (50”) inches on center.

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If screening or buffering is desired for privacy in the rear yard, plant material can be utilized in combination with the fencing to achieve the desired effect. Plants that are effective for screening include Esperanza, Glossy Abelia, Burford Holly, Oleander, Pampas Grass, Primrose Jasmine, and Southern Wax Myrtle.

Deer FencingDeterring deer from browsing on appetizing forage is a futile battle that cannot be won. It is worthy to note that the animals were here long before we were, will continue to be here and are part of the charm of being in the hill country.

Any fencing for the sole purpose of deterring deer and other wildlife from browsing on plant material is discouraged and can only be used until the plant is established, using black vinyl covered wire or black deer netting and matching black posts. Some examples of prohibited fencing include T-post, chicken wire, cattle panels, bull wire, and vinyl web fencing. Deer fencing is subject to interpretation by the governing ACC. The strongest recommendation for control and protection of the landscape is to consider more resistant plants, reference the Master Plant List section of this document. It is also worthy to note that other devices exist to deter deer, such as extreme high pitch devices not audible by humans, however other pets will experience the sound. Under no circumstances will any device be allowed that is a nuisance to the community.

prohibited and unsightly fencing

Retaining WallsRetaining walls visible from the street shall be constructed in dry-stack or mortared limestone or of masonry similar in character to the house. Retaining walls faced in limestone are required at any driveway slope cuts which results in slopes steeper than 1:3 gradient. Owner shall refer to their applicable CC&Rs.

Address Monumentation (Address Numbering Identifi cation)It is required that homeowners have a visible address identifi cation on their property. If the owner’s home is readily visible from the private streets, the address identifi cation may be professionally mounted to the residence. It is, however, recommended that etched rock or milled masonry material be utilized in the landscape to readily identify the address. Approved materials for numbers are metal, iron, steel, brass, ceramic tile or etched masonry. Under no circumstances are adhesive backed numbers or plastic letters allowed as an application for identifying the address. It is preferred that homeowners consider address identifi cation which can be decoratively applied to masonry or natural rocks placed creatively into the front yard landscaping facing the roadway or street.

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preferred address monuments and keystones

Walkways and Front PatiosStone, concrete or decomposed crushed granite will be acceptable for walkways or patios. Brick pavers are also allowed, but only in earth tone colors. No overtly bright primary colors will be allowed, so as to compliment the colors of the landscape and not detract from them.

WateringIt is highly recommended that all turf/lawn and shrub bed areas have an underground irrigation system installed prior to installing the new landscape. Irrigation systems generally are more effi cient and conserve water. Mulch only beds and natural areas are not recommended to be irrigated.

Yard ArtNo homeowner shall be allowed to place or maintain excessive amounts of freestanding outstanding structures of an artistic nature that are visible from any street. Typical yard art includes but is not limited to: statues, concrete birdbaths, fountains, windmills, animal fi gures or abstract man-made sculptures. Artistic use of native rocks found on-site is encouraged. Appropriate uses for native rock include tree wells, dry-stack berms, retaining walls and rock walkways.

Roadway Easements/Bar DitchesTo retain the character and beauty of the Hill Country, each homesite will provide a similar landscape in the front section of their property between the edge of the roadway and 15 feet towards the house. In subdivisions with acreage estates that have extensive road frontage per home site, the uniformity of the roadway right of way landscaping is crucial.

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“Bluffs or Fairways”Homeowners within The Bluffs or The Fairways shall have two options for addressing their roadway easement. However, should slopes along the bar ditch and parallel to the roadway exceed 10% gradient, the homeowner must install the Bull Rock/Rubble Rock option along that section.

These options are as follows:

• Solid Sod:Homeowner must install solid sod Zoysia*, to the roadway for the entire length of the road frontage adjoining their lot for a minimum of 15’ from the pavement. Solid sod is required to cover the entire extension of the property along the roadway. This sodded bar ditch shall remain mowed, weeded and maintained throughout the year. It is encouraged to take the sod beyond the easement line on into the yard with curvilinear edges. *(‘Jammur’ Zoysia is common and recommended, common Bermuda can be used as an alternative.)

good solid sod bar ditch treatment

poor bar ditch treatment

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• Bull Rock/Rubble Rock:Homeowner must install permanent “rubble-rock” or “bull rock” in all the non-paved roadway easements and bar ditches. The fi nished fl owline of the rock must match that of the original fl owline of the bar ditch swale requiring excavation prior to installation. Rock must be installed over fi lter fabric to impede weed growth. Homeowners are required to maintain the rock free from weedy plant growth, trash and debris and to maintain the fl ow capability of the bar ditch. Interpretation of maintenance violations within the bar ditch or roadway easement is at the sole discretion of the governing ACC. The rubble rock must also be fl ush with the poured concrete driveway elevation so that water fl ows effortlessly across any drive and does not back up water or retain silt.

good bar ditch treatment poor bar ditch treatment

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“Grand Mesa”Homeowners within Grand Mesa, with lots smaller than 2 acres, shall have two options for addressing their right of way. These are as follows:

• Solid Sod: (more appropriate for fl atter lots)(reference description and photos on page 13)

• Bull Rock/Rubble Rock: (more appropriate for lots on hilly terrain)(reference description and photos on page 14)

Homeowners within Grand Mesa, with lots 2 acres or larger have a third option:

• Natural Grasses:When done correctly, this option will eliminate the need for mowing and be generally maintenance free. This is, however, a tricky proposition as you must know the difference between weeds and native grasses and be willing to maintain it until it is established.

In areas, within the roadway easement 15’ from the pavement and including bar ditches disturbed by construction of any character may be revegetated with the “native grass mix”. Revegetation must be applied over a minimum of 2” of topsoil (no seeding is allowed on existing hard, rocky surface) and at the high density specifi ed to keep weeds out. If weeds appear during establishment, they must be manually removed (any herbicide application will also damage the desired grasses). Refer to the “Native Grass Mix” in the Approved Plant List section of this manual, for planting requirements. (refer to Appendix A)

good natural grass establishment poor natural grass establishment

Homeowner is responsible to maintain a good roadside appearance, in respect of the rest of the community. Interpretation of maintenance is at the sole discretion of the governing ACC.

Homeowners are exempt from installing new plants or grasses in locations with sheer rock walls or areas affected by intense storm water runoff, however these areas must be kept neat (weed free) in appearance.Imported gravel will not be allowed in the right of way area under any circumstances.

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MaintenanceIt is the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain and keep the appearance of their yard in a nice, clean manner. Homeowner is responsible for the maintenance of their irrigation system, any hardscape and the appearance and planting of the roadway easement and bar ditch. The Architectural Control Committee will be responsible for inspection of all homesite landscapes and their subsequent maintenance. The ACC retains the right to enter a property to maintain yards in neglect on behalf of the association. Loose rock gravel and trash that accumulate in bar ditches or concrete swales after rain shall be promptly removed by the adjoining owner.

Herbicides/Fertilizers - The use of herbicides, fertilizers and pesticides should be minimized. To deter insects and diseases the homeowner is encouraged to use native plants or non-native plants that have disease and insect resistance. Dillo Dirt or other rich composts can be sprinkled on the lawn instead of using fertilizers. These items will assure proper water quality and runoff. In some cases it is acceptable to utilize herbicides to mitigate weed growth where necessary, such as within the rubble rock drainage swales.

good maintenance

poor maintenance

Turf/Lawn Areas - Homeowners are required to mow all turf/lawn areas once every two weeks or when turf/lawn grasses exceed 4” in height.

Dead Plant material - Homeowners are required to remove all dead plant material.

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Landscape Design Approaches

Traditional ApproachTypically estates with very little slope and few trees. In this scheme the plantings should transition from traditional and organized against the house and move to natural plantings or turf at the building setback line. All plant material must be selected from the “Approved Plant List”.

Traditional

DRIVEWAY

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Existing Trees

to remain

Foundation Planting

around house

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Bar Ditch

Bull Rock/Rubble Rock

Option

Walkway

Edge Treatment

steel edging

Planting Bed

with mulch

Edge Treatment

shovel cut

Turf

top soil and sod

application

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Landscape Design Approaches (cont’d)

Xeriscape ApproachTypically larger estates with slight to moderate slope and tree cover. Low water and native plants selected from the “Approved Plant List” and noted as Very Low (VL) and Low (L) water usage provide earth friendly and water effi cient landscapes.

Xeriscape

DRIVEWAY

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RO

AD

WA

Y

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Bar Ditch

Native Grass Option

Walkway

Existing Trees

to remain

Foundation Planting

around house

Edge Treatment

limestone edging

Turf

top soil and sod

application

Planting Bed

with mulch

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Landscape Design Approaches (cont’d)

Natural ApproachTypically lots with extreme slopes, typically along creek beds and ridgelines. Every effort should be afforded to retain the existing vegetation. Where vegetation is removed or sparse, additional plants should be provided to stop erosion. Native Grasses should be broadcast in areas where new planting will not occur to ensure prevention of further erosion. All plant material must be selected from the “Approved Plant List”.

Natural

DRIVEWAY

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RO

AD

WA

Y

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Bar Ditch

solid sod option

Walkway

Existing Trees

to remain

Foundation Planting

around house

Edge Treatment

limestone edging

Turf

top soil and sod

application

Planting Bed

with mulch

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Appendix A:

Approved Plant List

LEGENDRating:1 - Highly Recommended: Plants are chosen for their pest resistant, hardiness in our climate, and utility in the landscape. Most are natives that foster a “Hill Country-style” as opposed to the “anywhere USA” look.

2 - Recommended: Plants are also Hill Country-hardy and highly useful. They may be included in the second tier due to the minor disease problems, limited availability, or limited opportunity to use in the landscape due to their location or native range.

Water:Refers to the plant’s water needs

VL - Very Low: Water occasionally during very dry conditionsL - Low: Water thoroughly every 3-4 weeks if no rainfallM - Medium: Water thoroughly every 2-3 weeks if no rainfallH - High: Water thoroughly every 5-7 days if no rainfall

Texas Native:Wildfl ower Center Approved Native Plant

Wildlife:Flowers, leaves or berries attract butterfl ies, insects and/or birds

Deer Resistant:When very hungry, there is very little guarantee that deer will not eat almost any plant; the following are guidelines: Somewhat deer resistant Usually deer resistant

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Appendix A Approved Plant List

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LARGE TREESArizona Cypress

Cupressus arizonica

2 25-50' 25-50' Sun E Blue-silver

foliage

L Prune for shape

only

Triangular shaped foliage; well

suited to limestone soils;

attractive peeling red bark;

some disease problems

Big Tooth Maple

Acer grandidentatum

1 20-30' 20-30' Sun/ part

shade

D Red and

gold fall

foliage

M Prune for shape or

to raise canopy.

+ Needs good soil depth;

outstanding fall color

Cherry Laurel

Prunus caroliniana

2 25'-30' 15-25' Sun/part

shade

E Dark

green

foliage

M Prune for shape

only and/or to raise

canopy

Screening plant, wildlife food;

does not like hot, dry locations;

requires deep soil and good

drainage or is susceptible to

chlorosis; too vigorous to use

as a hedge

Chinese Pistache

Pistacia chinensis

2 25-40' 25-40' Sun D Burgundy

red fall

foliage

M Prune for shape or

to raise canopy

Compact when older;

moderate growth rate; long-

lived; can be invasive; tall and

lanky when young, but fills out

Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

2 4'-25' 4'-20' Sun D Summer White,

pink,

lavender

flowers;

varied fall

foliage

M Prune for shape or

to raise canopy; do

not chop tops!

Showy flowers; choose

mildew-resistant varieties,

many of which are named after

Native American tribes, e.g.,

Sioux, Hopi; trees need good

air flow; note mature size when

selecting variety

Cypress, Bald

Taxodium distichum

1 60-100' 25-50+ Sun/ part

shade

D Copper

leaves in

fall

H Pruning not

necessary

+ Use western seed source only;

requires deep, moist soil

conditions and moisture;

foliage dries up in dry, hot

location

Eastern Walnut

Juglans nigra

50' 40' sun N Fall Varied

leaves

M Prune for shape or

to raise canopy.

provides shade; edible nut;

roots give off toxins

Elm, American

Ulmus americana

50-80' sun/party

shade

N Fall Varied

leaves

M Prune for shape or

to raise canopy.

Fast-growing, easily

transplanted; will grow in

many situations; shallow

roots; weak wood;

susceptible to Dutch Elm and

other diseases and bugs

Elm, Cedar

Ulmus crassifolia

1 25-50' 25-35' Sun/ part

shade

D Gold

leaves in

fall

L Prune for shape or

to raise canopy

+ Upright form; adapted to rocky

soils; can withstand heavy,

poorly drained clay soils and

soils that are moderately

compacted; susceptible to

powdery mildew

Elm, Lacebark

Ulmus parvifolia

2 30-40' 30-40' Sun D M Prune for shape or

to raise canopy.

Nearly evergreen; open

spreading form; attractive

exfoliating bark; drought

tolerant;

Escarpment Black

Cherry

Prunus serotina var.

eximia

2 25-50' to 25' Sun D Yellow fall

foliage

M Prune for shape or

to raise canopy

+ Fruit bearing, wildlife food; not

for heavy, clay soils; foliage

may be toxic and can be fatal if

consumed; relatively short-

lived

Honey Mesquite

Prosopis glandulosa

1 25'-30' 25-30' Sun D March-

Sept.

Creamy

white

L Prune for shape or

to raise canopy

+ 2-3" long blooms; bright green

foliage and weeping shape;

very slow growing; thorns;

excellent nectar source

Italian Cypress

Cupressus

siempervirens

2 25-30' 10-15' Sun E Dark

green

foliage

M Low maintenance specimen

plant; requires well drained,

alkaline soil and good air

circulation; indicative of Italian

gardens.

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Appendix A Approved Plant List

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Oak, Blackjack

Quercus marilandica

2 50' 45' Sun/part

shade

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injuring the bark

from February 1 to

June 1 to help

prevent oak wilt

Needs well drained soil

Oak, Bur

Quercus macrocarpa

2 50'+ 50'+ Sun/part

shade

D M Prune for shape or

to raise canopy

+ Large, majestic, very

adaptable, needs lots of space;

moderate growth rate;

susceptible to powdery mildew

Oak, Chinquapin

Quercus muhlenbergii

1 50'+ 25-50' Sun/part

shade

D M Prune for shape or

to raise canopy

+ Stately form; good for deeper

soils; requires additional water

until established; moderate

growth rate

Oak, Durand

Quercus sinuata

to 90' to 60' sun N L Prune for shape or

to raise canopy.

likes hard limestone; solitary

Oak, Escarpment Live

Quercus fusiformis

1 30-40' 40'+ Sun/part

shade

E L Avoid pruning or

injuring the bark

from February 1 to

June 1 to help

prevent oak wilt

+ Preferred Live Oak for

shallow, limestone soils; oak

wilt susceptible

Oak, Lacey

Quercus glaucoides

1 20-30' 25' Sun/part

shade

D Bluish-

green

foliage

L Prune for shape or

to raise canopy

+ Ideal for small urban yards;

slow growth; tolerates

shallow, limestone soil

Oak, Southern Live

Quercus virginiana

2 30'-50' 50'+ Sun/part

shade

E L Avoid pruning or

injuring the bark

from February 1 to

June 1 to help

prevent oak wilt

Oak wilt susceptible; likes

large open spaces; if you live

west on shallow soil, use

Escarpment Live Oak

Oak, Monterey

(Mexican White)

Quercus polymorpha

1 30'-40' E L Prune for shape

only and/or to raise

canopy

Medium size leaves,

handsome tree; perfers deep

soil

Oak, Shumard

Quercus shumardii

2 50'+ 50'+ Sun D Red

foliage in

fall

L Avoid pruning or

injuring the bark

from February 1 to

June 1 to help

prevent oak wilt

Deep, well drained soil; if you

live west on shallow soil, use

Texas Red Oak instead

Oak, Texas Red

Quercus texana

(Quercus buckleyi)

1 25-50' to 25' Sun/part

shade

D Bright red/

orange fall

foliage

L Avoid pruning or

injuring the bark

from February 1 to

June 1 to help

prevent oak wilt

+ Well adapted to rocky soils;

susceptible to oak wilt;

outstanding tree

Pecan

Carya illinoiensis

2 50'+ 50'+ Sun D M Prune for shape or

to raise canopy

+ Tall impressive tree; nut

producing; for good, deep soils

only; susceptible to disease

and insects

Texas Ash

Fraxinus texensis

1 40'-50' 40' Sun/part

shade

D L Prune for shape or

to raise canopy

+ Fast-growing; only Ash

appropriate for Austin area;

foliage turns bronze/

yellow/mauve muted tones in

fall

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SMALL TREES/LARGE SHRUBSAmerican Smoke Tree

Cotinus obovatus

1 15' 10-15' Sun/ part

shade

D Mid-

spring

Pink to

purple

cloud-like

floral

display

M Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

+ Prefers well drained, rocky

limestone soils; plant facing

north or east; does best with a

break from the hot afternoon

sun

Anacacho Orchid Tree

Bauhinia congesta

1 8-12' 8-10' Sun/ part

shade

D March-

May

White or

pale pink

L Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

Prefers well drained soil;

small, light green leaves look

like cloven hooves

Carolina Buckthorn

Rhamnus caroliniana

1 12-15' 15' Sun/ part

shade

D Yellow

foliage in

fall

ML Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

Understory tree with glossy

leaves, red berries for wildlife;

needs moisture

Chitalpa

Chitalpa

tashkentensis

15-25' full sun N Lavender,

pink and

white

M Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

susceptible to Alterneria leaf

spot, leaf blight, wilt and

premature defoliation

Desert Willow

Chilopsis linearis

1 15-25' 15-20' Sun/ part

shade

D Spring to

fall

White,

pink or

burgundy

L Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

+ Trumpet-shaped, 3" long

flower; need well-drained site;

airy foliage casts a light shade

for under-plantings

Eve's Necklace

Sophora affinis

1 10-15' 10' Sun/part

shade

D Spring Pink L Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

+ 4 - 6" drooping clusters; will

tolerate poorly drained, clay

soils; good nectar plant

Flameleaf Sumac

Rhus copallina

1 10'-20' 10-15' Sun/part

shade

D Orange/

red fall

foliage

L Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

Food for bees, mammals, and

birds; thicket-forming; good for

wildscapes

Goldenball Leadtree

Leucaena retusa

1 12'-15' 12-15' Sun/part

shade

D April to

October

Gold L Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

+ 1" round globes; fragrant;

blooms fairly fast growing; airy

foliage casts light shade for

underplantings; deer browse

leaves

Mexican Buckeye

Ungnadia speciosa

1 15-25' 15-25' Sun/part

shade

D Early

spring

Pink L Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy right after

bloom

+ 1" bloom; fragrant; multi-trunk;

shrubby; does well as

understory plant

Mexican Plum

Prunus mexicana

1 15-25' 8-10' Sun/part

shade

D Spring White L Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

+ Edible fruit; needs good

drainage and fair amount of

soil; short-lived

Mountain Laurel,

Texas Sophora

secundiflora

1 12-20' 8-10' Sun/part

shade

E Spring Purple VL Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

+ Showy flowers with strong

grape bubble gum fragrance;

poisonous seeds; needs good

drainage; occasional

caterpillar problems

Pomegranate

Punica granatum

2 10' 8' Sun/ part

shade

D Orange

flowers;

yellow fall

color

L Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

Bears edible fruit

Possumhaw Holly

Ilex decidua

1 12-15' 12' Sun/part

shade

D M Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

+ Striking red berries on bare

branches in winter

Red Buckeye

Aesculus pavia

1 10-20' 10-20' Sun/ part

shade

D Early to

late

spring

Bright red

flowers

L Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy right after

bloom

+ + Flashy bloomer; appropriate

for wildscapes; provides

wildlife food but is toxic to

humans; loses leaves in late

summer; best as understory

tree

Redbud, Mexican

Cercis canadensis

'mexicana'

1 20' 8' Sun D Early

spring

Pinkish

purple

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only or to raise

canopy

+ Twigs and petioles covered

with dense fuzz; leaves have

wavy edges; likes well drained

sites; more drought tolerant

and smaller than Texas

Redbud

Redbud, Texas

Cercis canadensis

var. texensis

1 10-25' 15' Sun/part

shade

D Early

spring

Pinkish

purple

L Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

+ Can be short lived; Mexican

Redbud is smaller; has shiny

leaves; look for true Texas

Redbud because eastern

variety is less adapted

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Retama

Jerusalem Thorn

Parkinsonia aculeata

2 12-15' 12-15' Part

shade/

sun

D Spring to

fall

Yellow VL Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

Tolerant of dry soils; fragrant

blooms; green trunk and

branches; seeds out; root

suckers; thorns; fast growing,

short-lived

Roughleaf Dogwood

Cornus drummondii

1 12'-15' 12' Sun/ part

shade

D Spring White;

fall color

L Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

+ Easier to grow than Eastern

Dogwood; susceptible to leaf

spot fungus; recommended for

wildscape; thicket-forming;

good nectar and seed source

Rusty Blackhaw

Viburnum

Viburnum rufidulum

1 12'-15' 10' Sun/part

shade

D Late

Spring

White L Prune for shape or

to raise canopy

right after bloom

+ Good understory tree; for

deeper, well-drained soils;

slow-growing; yellow, orange,

and red fall color

Sago Palm Cycas

revoluta

2 4-10' 5-8' Sun/ part

shade

E Summer no major

landscape

value

M Cover in freezing

conditions; cut back

freeze injured

foliage in late winter

Flat to mounding rosette

merging into a thick, stocky,

short trunk; dense crown of

stiff, course textured leaves

finely divided

Senna, Flowering

Cassia corymbosa

2 8' 8-10' Sun D Summer

to fall

Yellow L Prune for shape or

to raise canopy

right after bloom

+ Dark green leaves; showy

bloomer; susceptible to

extremely cold weather

Senna, Lindheimer

Cassia lindheimeriana

1 4' 4' Part

shade/

sun

D Late

summer

to fall

Yellow L Prune for shape

right after bloom

Needs good drainage; gray

foliage; very tolerant of poor,

rocky soils

Spartan Juniper

Juniperus chinensis

'Spartan'

2 12-15' 4-5' Sun/part

shade

E Rich

green

foliage

M Specimen plant; very hardy;

fast growing; conical/pyramidal

shape; dense branches

Texas Pistachio

Pistacia texana

1 12-20' 15-20' Sun/ part

shade

D Spring White L Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

+ Excellent hedge; blooms

followed by red 4-6" fruit

clusters on female plants only;

birds like red berries

Yaupon Holly

llex vomitoria

1 15' 10-15' Sun/part

shade

E Winter Red

berries

L Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

+ Small shade tolerant tree;

females produce red berries in

winter that attract birds; free of

insects and diseases;

poisonous

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SHRUBSAgarita

Berberis trifoliata

1 3-7' 6' Sun/part

shade

E Feb-April Yellow L Prune for a natural

look; shaping not

necessary

+ + Prickly leaves (not pedestrian

friendly), fragrant flowers,

edible, red berries in spring;

bluish-green, holly-like foliage;

excellent nesting shrub for

birds

Agave

Century Plant

Agave sp.

1 1-6' 1-6' Sun E L Prune old bloom

stalks at base

+ + Many types and sizes; lives

long but dies after blooming;

choose location with caution

because leaves have long,

sharp spines; some types

native to Texas

Althea

Hibiscus syriacus

to 12' to 6' full sun/

part

shade

N Summer M Prune for shape

only (shrubs &

trees) &/or to raise

canopy (trees).

litter; insects and sooty mold

problems in shady areas

American Beautyberry

Callicarpa americana

2 4-6' 6' Part

shade/

shade

D Purple

fruit

M Shaping not usually

necessary

+ Attractive berries in fall and

winter; needs deeper soil;

wildlife food; prefers

dependable moisture

Arrowwood

Viburnum dentatum

10' 5' sun N Fall Magenta L Pick prune the 'wild

hairs' for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary. (shrubs,

trees)

1/2 inch spikes

Artemisia

Artemisia 'Powis

Castle'

1 1' 3-6' Sun E L Prune removing top

1/2 at end of May.

Prune to a 3" height

in mid-winter

+ Aromatic, lace-like gray

foliage; berries are beautiful

Barbados Cherry

Malpighia glabra

1 3' 2' Sun/part

shade

E March to

Dec.

White to

pale pink

M Prune to shape

only; responds well

to shaping

+ 1/2"delicate, crepe-paper

flowers followed by red berries

that attract birds

Barberry, Japanese

Berberis thunbergii

3-6' 4-7' sun/part

shade

Y Fall Red fruit

and varied

leaf color

M thoryn; B. thunbergii and B.

verruculosa are fairly disease-

free

Barberry, Japanese

Berberis thunbergii

'Atropurpurea'

2 4-6' 4-6' Sun/part

shade

D M Minimal pruning

only to maintain

natural arching

shape

Colorful burgundy foliage;

dense form with thorns; best

color in full sun; needs good

drainage; dwarf form (to 2')

also available

Basket Grass

(Sacahuista)

Nolina texana

1 2' 3' Sun/part

shade

E Fall Cream-

colored

plume

L Remove old bloom

stalks at base

+ + Grass-like mounding form

effective on slopes; keep away

from walkways as leaves have

sharp edges

Black Dalea

Dalea frutescens

1 1-3' 3' Sun D Fall Purple L Prune removing top

1/2 at end of May.

Prune to a 3" height

after first frost

browns leaves;

mulch for winter

+ Requires little water, long roots

will find water some distance

away; excellent nectar source

Bush Germander

Teucrium fruticans

2 4-6' 4-6' Sun or

shade

D Summer Lavendar/

blue

flowers

L Prune the 'wild

hairs' for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary

Don't overwater; perennial;

attractive, silvery gray-green

foliage; smaller, compact

varieties available

Butterfly Bush

Buddleja davidii

2 5' 5' Sun/part

shade

D Summer

and Fall

White,

pink,

violet,

purple

M Pick prune the 'wild

hairs' for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary

Long bloom spikes are

aromatic; prone to mite

problems; attracts butterflies

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Butterfly Bush, Wooly

Buddleja marrubiifolia

1 5' 5' Sun D Summer Orange L Pick prune the 'wild

hairs' for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary

+ Interesting 1/2" flower; peach-

fuzz type foliage; needs good

drainage; attracts butterflies;

native to south Texas

Coralberry

Symphoricarpos

orbiculatus

2 2-3' 3' Part

shade

D Winter Magenta

berries

M Prune removing top

1/2 at end of May.

Prune to a 3" height

after first frost

browns leaves; then

mulch

+ Attractive fleshy berries in late

fall and winter; spreads by

runners; susceptible to

powdery mildew; needs moist

soil with compost added

Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster sp.

2 3-5' 4-6' Sun/

shade

E Red

berries

M Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

Silver-gray to dark green

foliage; attractive fleshy

berries; susceptible to fire

blight and spider mites

Esperanza/

Yellow Bells

Tecoma stans

1 4'-5' 5' Sun/part

shade

D Summer

through

Fall

Yellow or

orange

M Remove spent

blooms; prune to

3" after first frost,

then mulch

+ Showy blooms ; native type

has narrow leaves; 'Gold Star'

is an improved variety with

larger leaves; blooms even

when small

Evergreen Sumac

Rhus virens

1 8' 8' Sun or

shade

E Late

summer

White L Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary

+ Glossy leaves turn burgundy in

cool season; fuzzy, orange/red

berries provide food for birds

and other wildlife

Flame Acanthus

Anisacanthus

quadrifidus var.

wrightii

1 4' 4' Sun/part

shade

D Summer

to fall

Orange M Prune removing top

1/2 at end of May.

Prune to a 3" height

after first frost

browns leaves

+ + Attract humingbirds and

butterflies; readily re-seeds;

can be used a a perennial

hedge

Fragrant Sumac

(Aromatic)

Rhus aromatica

1 3-6' 4-6' Sun/part

shade

D Vibrant

fall leaves

L Prune the 'wild

hairs' for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary

+ Wildlife food; leaves confused

with poison ivy

Glossy Abelia

Abelia grandiflora

2 6' 6' Sun E Summer

to fall

White/

pink

M Prune the 'wild

hairs' for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary

Fast growth; tolerates city

conditions well

Holly, Burford

Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii'

2 15-20' 10-15' Sun/ part

shade

E Spring White

blooms;

red

berries

M Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary

Susceptible to scale insects

Holly, Dwarf Burford

Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii

Nana'

2 8' 8' Sun/part

shade

E Spring White

blooms;

red

berries

M Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

Dwarf-type grows slower but

still gets large; dense leaf

coverage; susceptible to scale

insects

Holly, Dwarf Chinese

Ilex cornuta 'Rotunda

nana'

2 3-4' 3-6' Sun/

shade

E M Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

Rigid leaves with sharp needle

points; not pedestrian friendly

Holly, Dwarf Yaupon

Ilex vomitoria 'Nana'

1 2-4' 2-4' Sun/part

shade

E Summer White L Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

Low, mounding shrub

Indian Hawthorne

Paphiolepis indica

3-4' 3-4' sun Y White or

pink

M Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

Susceptible to fungal leaf spot

Kidneywood

Eysenhardtia texana

1 8-10' 7' Sun/part

shade

D Spring to

fall

White L Prune immediately

after bloom for

shape only or to

trim up into mini-

tree form

+ Fragrant flowers attract

butterflies; blooms off and on

through the season; loose, airy

foliage smells like citrus when

crushed

Lantana, sp.

Lantana sp.

2 3-5' 4-5' Sun D Summer

to fall

Pink and

yellow

L Cut top 1/2 at end

of May. Prune to 3"

height after first

frost browns leaves;

mulch

Some types can be invasive;

give lots of room; attracts

butterflies, Varieties: 'New

Gold", "Sterling", "Radiance"

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Lantana horrida

1 3-5' 4-5' Sun D Summer

to fall

Orange

and yellow

L Cut top 1/2 at end

of May. Prune to 3"

height after first

frost browns leaves;

mulch

+ Prickly; give lots of room;

attracts butterflies

Mistflower, White

( Shrubby White

Boneset)

Ageratina havanense

1 5' 5' Sun/part

shade

D Fall White M Cut top 1/2 at end

of May. Prune to 3"

height after first

frost browns leaves;

mulch

+ Fragrant, white puffy flowers

attract butterflies; good for

poor, rocky conditions; large

and arching branches

Mistflower, Blue

Blue Boneset

Eupatorium

coelestinum

1 1.5-3' 2-3' Sun/part

shade

D July-

October

Lavender M Cut top 1/2 at end

of May. Prune to 3"

height after first

frost browns leaves;

mulch

Attracts butterflies; perfers

moist conditions; best in

morning sun or part shade

Mountain Sage

Salvia regla

1 3-5' 3-4' Part

shade

D Late

summer/

fall

Red to

orange

M Cut top 1/2 at end

of May. Prune to 3"

height after first

frost browns leaves;

mulch

+ 1" long blossoms; attracts

hummingbirds; does best

beneath taller shrub or tree

that provides afternoon shade

Nandina (dwarf-types)

Nandina sp

2 3-6' 2-4' Sun/

shade

E L Prune older, fading

shoots at ground

level to promote

new low growth

Choose dwarf varieties only;

tall, berrying types can be

invasive and lack cool season

orange to burgundy foliage

color; may be chlorotic in high

pH soils

Nandina, Gulf Stream

Nandina domestica

'Gulf Stream'

2 2' 2' Y Orange

and

scarlet

foliage

L Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

smaller than the species but

slightly larger than the dwarf

form, 'Nana'; graceful, bamboo-

like foliage

Nandina, Harbour

Dwarf Nandina

domestica 'Harbour

Dwarf'

2 Y L

Nandina, Moon Bay

Nandina domestica

'Moon Bay'

2 Y L

Nandina, Nana

Nandina domestica

'nana'

2 2' sun or

shade

Y L Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

different sizes available, may

seed in the wild; will run and

colonize quickly

Oleander

Nerium oleander

2 5-20' 5-15' Sun E Summer Pinks,

white,

purple,

lavender

L Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

+ May freeze; cut back cold

damaged tops in late winter, all

parts poisonous if eaten;

susceptible to a bacterial

blight; very deer resistant; can

be used as an informal

hedge/screen

Primrose Jasmine

Jasminum mesnyi

2 6' 15' Sun/part

shade

E Early

spring to

summer

Yellow M Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary; can be

hedge

Very large, for hanging over

walls or cliffs; good for erosion

control

Prostrate/Common

Juniper

Juniperus communis

2 2-5' 7-13' Sun E Blue-

green

foliage

L Prune to control

spread

Low growing; drought tolerant;

can be invasive;

Rock Rose

Pavonia lasiopetala

1 2' 3' Sun or

shade

D Summer Pink L Prune removing top

1/2 at end of May.

Prune to a 3" height

after first frost

browns leaves;

mulch

+ Small shrub with 1.5" hibiscus-

like blooms; more prone to

powdery mildew in shade; very

few blooms after spring;

biennial; reseeds freely;

attracts butterflies

Rose, Belinda's

Dream Rosa '

Belinda's Dream'

2 4' 4' Sun E Spring to

frost

Pink M Prefers drip or

soaker hose

irrigation

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disease tolerant; good shrub

form with large blooms

Rose, Knock Out

Rosa 'Knock Out'

2 3' 3' Sun E Spring to

frost

Red M Prefers drip or

soaker hose

irrigation

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bloomer; new variety showing

good disease resistance

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Rosa 'Livin' Easy'

2 4' 3' Sun E Spring to

frost

Coral to

orange

M Prefers drip or

soaker hose

irrigation

Repeat bloomer; new variety

recommended showing good

disease resistance; upright

growth habit

Rose, Marie Pavie

Rosa ' Marie Pavie'

2 3' 3' Sun/ part

shade

E Spring to

frost

White to

pale pink

M Prefers drip or

soaker hose

irrigation

Antique rose; repeat bloomer;

fragrant, double bloom; few

thorns; disease tolerant

Rose, Mutabilis

Rosa 'Mutablis'

2 6' 8' Sun E Spring to

frost

Copper

yellow to

pink

M Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary; prefers

drip or soaker hose

irrigation

Antique rose; very drought

tolerant rose; copper yellow

flowers turn to a pretty pink,

repeat bloomer; disease

resistant

Rose, Nearly Wild

Rosa ' Nearly Wild'

2 3' 4' Sun E Spring to

frost

Deep pink M Prefers drip or

soaker hose

irrigation

Single pink bloom; repeat

bloomer; disease resistant;

needs soil with compost added

Rose, Old Blush

Rosa 'Old Blush'

2 5' 5' Sun E Spring to

frost

Deep pink M Prefers drip or

soaker hose

irrigation

Antique rose; repeat bloomer;

disease resistant

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

1 4' 4-6' Sun E On and

off all

year

Pale Blue M Prune for a natural

look or shape as

desired; cut back by

1/2 in winter to

prevent leggy look

+ Culinary herb, upright shrub,

trailing types also available;

good drainage required; prone

to disease problems in wet

conditions

Sage, Texas

Leucophyllum

frutescens

1 4-5' 4-5' Sun E Spring to

summer

Lavender,

purple,

pink or

white

L Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary; don't

shear!

+ Gray leaves provide color

contrast to lavender flowers;

green-leaved varieties also

available; blooms off and on

through the growing season

Sotol, Texas

Dasylirion texanum

1 2-3' 4' Sun E Early

summer

Char-

treuse to

tan

L Remove old bloom

stalks at the base

+ Long blade-like leaves with

sharp edges (not pedestrian

friendly); needs space

Southern Wax Myrtle

Myrica cerifera

2 10'-12' 15' Full sun/

part

shade

E M Prune for shape

only or to raise

canopy

Fast-growing screen; grows

best in deeper soils; wildlife

food; root suckers; foliage

aromatic when crushed

Spirea

Spiraea sp.

3-10' sun/part

shade

N Spring to

Fall

White in

spring;

pink, red

or white

summer

to fall

M easy to grow; bridal wreath

type-clusters ; shrubby, much

lower-growing type-pink, red

or white flowers summer to fall

St. John's Wort

Hypericum frondosum

(species?)

Y Yellow M Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

showy flowers

Turk's Cap

Malvaviscus arboreus

1 4-6" 5' Sun or

shade

D Summer Red L Prune to keep

confined or when

leggy

+ Fruit for wildlife, colonizing;

susceptible to freeze; can be

invasive

Wax Myrtle, Dwarf

Myrica pusilla

2 5' 5' Sun/part

shade

E M Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

Tough, adaptable shrub makes

a good 4'-6' screen; foliage

aromatic when crushed

Yucca, Paleleaf

Yucca pallida

1 1' 2' Sun/part

shade

E Summer White L Remove old bloom

stalk at the base

Leaves pale blue-green; deer

will eat blooms but not foliage

Yucca, Red

Hesperaloe parviflora

1 2-4' 4' Sun E Spring to

Summer

Coral

spike

L Remove old bloom

stalks at the base

+ May colonize; deer will eat

blooms but not foliage; attracts

hummingbirds

Yucca, Softleaf

Yucca recurvifolia

1 4-6' 3' Sun/part

shade

E Summer White to

pale green

L Remove old bloom

stalks at the base

Soft, pliable foliage; deer eat

blooms but not folliage

Yucca, Twistleaf

Yucca rupicola

1 1-2' 2' Sun/part

shade

E Summer White L Remove old bloom

stalks at the base;

divide if crowded

+ + Old leaves are twisted; deer

eat blooms but not foliage

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Asian Jasmine

Trachelospermum

asiaticum

2 10-18" 20-25' Sun/part

shade

E M Prune to 4" height

in February

Vining groundcover; may burn

in full sun; supresses weed

plants

Aztec Grass

Ophiopogon

japonicus

2 1' 1-1.5' Part

shade/

shade

E M Cut back to 3" in

February

Groundcover; similar to

Liriope with white variegated

leaves; no pests or diseases

Carolina Jessamine

Gelsemium

sempervirens

1 to 20' 10' Sun/part

shade

E Early

Spring

Yellow M Prune annually to

limit spread; prune

only to direct and

control growth

+ Vine; very aggressive; fragrant

bright yellow flower in late

winter-early spring; attracts

hummingbirds

Coral Honeysuckle

Lonicera

sempervirens

1 12' Sun/part

shade

E Spring to

summer

Coral M Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

+ Vine; coral tubular blooms on

evergreen vines attract

hummingbirds; can be used as

a shrub

Coral Vine

Antigonon leptopus

2 30-40' Sun/part

shade

D Late

summer

and fall

White or

rose-pink

M Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary

Vine; small flowers ; rapidly

growing climber that holds on

by tendrils, quickly covers

adjacent plants and structures;

attracts butterflies; dies back

each winter

Crossvine

Bignonia capreolata

1 to 50' part

shade/

shade

E Summer Brick-red

with

yellow

throat or

coral

L Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

+ Vine; very aggressive; prune

annually; high climber;

'Tangerine Beauty' variety has

bright coral blooms; attracts

hummingbirds

English Ivy

Hedera helix

2 30-40' 6-10" shade Y Bright

yellow

M Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

vine/groundcover; very

aggressive; prune annually;

fragrant flower

Fig Vine

Ficus pumila

2 to 60'+ Full sun/

part

shade

E Summer M Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

Vine; may become pest if

growth not controlled; free of

insects and disease pests;

susceptible to very hard

freezes

Horseherb

Calyptocarpus vialis

2 8-10" Part

shade/

shade

E Spring to

fall

Yellow L Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

+ Groundcover; recommended

for revegetation; abundant in

shady areas and lawns

Japanese

Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica

20-30' Sun or

shade

E M Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

Groundcover; can be invasive,

use on slopes for erosion

control

Lady Banksia Rose

Rosa banksiae

2 20+' Full sun E Spring White to

yellow

M Prune after spring

bloom to control

and direct growth

Vine; fast growing; climbing;

requires sturdy support;

relatively free of pests

associated with most roses

Leadwort Plumbago

Ceratostigma

plumbaginoides

2 6-12" 3-5' Sun/ part

shade

E Summer Blue L Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

Groundcover; deep blue

flowers and green foliage with

burgundy tinge

Liriope

Liriope muscari

2 12-18" 12" Part

shade to

shade

E Purple

Spikes

M Prune yellow or

unattractive foliage

Groundcover; clump-like

evergreen foliage

Monkey Grass

(Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon

japonicus

2 4-8" 12+" Sun to

part

shade

E M Prune yellow or

unattractive foliage

Groundcover; fertile, well-

drained soil; clusters of flowers

close to the leaves; dwarf form

also available

Oregano

Origanum vulgare

2 4" 4' Sun E Summer White to

rosy pink

M Prune removing top

1/2 at end of May.

Prune to a 3" height

after first frost

browns leaves.

Groundcover; sprawling plant;

pungently aromatic; flavorful

leaves used in cooking

Passion Vine

Passiflora incarnata

2 7' 3-4' Full sun/

part

shade

D Mid-

summer

to fall

Lavender

or red

M Prune only to direct

and control growth

Vine;perennial; zebra long

wing and Julia butterfly

caterpillars may defoliate;

exotic flower; fast growth

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Periwinkle, Littleleaf

Vinca minor

2 10-12" 25+' Partial

shade

E Summer White,

blue or

purple

M Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

Vining groundcover

Pigeonberry

Rivina humilis

2 1-1.5' 2' Part

shade/

shade

D Spring to

fall

White/

Pink

M Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

+ Groundcover; spreads rapidly;

tolerates moist or dry soil;

attractive red berries are prized

by birds

Purple Heart

Secreasea pallida

2 1' 8+' Sun to

part

shade

E Summer Purple

leaves

and

flowers

L Keep confined by

pruning

Groundcover; invasive

Santolina

(Lavender Cotton)

Santolina

chamaecyparissus

2 1-2' 1-2' Sun E Spring Yellow VL Prune unattractive

foliage

+ Shrubby groundcover; fine

textured, aromatic evergreen

foliage; requires excellent

drainage; not long-lived; gray

or green leaf varieties

Sedge, Berkeley

Carex tumulicola

2 1' 1' Sun to

shade

E Summer Yellow L Prune unattractive

foliage

Groundcover; excellent

evergreen grass-like; needs

occasional moisture

Sedge, Meadow

Carex perdentata

1 1-1.5' 1.5' Sun to

part

shade

E Summer L Prune unattractive

foliage

+ Groundcover; excellent

evergreen grass-like foliage;

drought tolerant

Sedge, Texas

Carex texensis

1 6-8" 8" Shade E Summer L Prune unattractive

foliage

+ Groundcover; small enough to

plant in between stone

walkways and tough enough

for turf; will take traffic

Sedum

(Stonecrop)

Sedum nuttallianum

2 6" 1' Shade to

sun

E Summer White L Prune unattractive

foliage

+ Groundcover; rock garden

plant

Sweet Autumn

Clematis

Clematis paniculata

2 20-30' Full sun D Fall White L Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

Vine; evergreen; vigorous;

silvery fruiting plumes;

fragrance; pest free

Trumpet Vine

Campsis radicans

2 20-30' Sun or

shade

D Summer Orange/

coral

L Prune to control

growth

+ Vine; attracts hummingbirds;

trumpet shape flower; invasive;

pick up seed pods; 'Madame

Galen' or 'Georgia' are among

the available varieties

Virginia Creeper

Parthenocissus

quinquefolia

1 to 25'+ Sun or

shade

D Scarlet fall

foliage

L Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

+ Vine; adaptable deciduous

vine; vigorous cover; pest free

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Bamboo Muhly

Muhlenbergia dumosa

1 5-6' 3-4' Sun/part

shade

E Winter Purple L Cut back to 8"

height prior to new

spring growth

+ Tall, bushy growth

Big Bluestem

Andropogon gerardii

2 3-6' 3' Sun E Fall Bluish

leaves to

rust in fall

L Cut back to 8"

height prior to new

spring growth

+ + Reseeds; more appropriate in

meadow, prairie or wetland

Big Muhly

Muhlenbergia

lindheimeri

1 2-5' 3' Sun/part

shade

D Fall White 6'

stalk

L Cut back to 8"

height prior to new

spring growth

+ + Good substitute for pampas

grass, feather-like blooms in

fall

Deer Muhly

Muhlenbergia rigens

2 1' 1' Sun D Fall Tiny,

wispy

heads

L Cut back to 8"

height prior to new

spring growth

+ + Dense clump grass

Dwarf Fountain Grass

Pennisetum

alopecuroides

2 3' 2' Sun D Fall White

seed

heads

M Cut back to 8"

height prior to new

spring growth

Ornamental with tufts ofseed

heads; needs moisture in dry

periods

Gulf Muhly

Muhlenbergia

capillaris

1 2-1/2' 2' Sun/part

shade

D Fall Pink

feathery

seed

heads

L Cut back to 8"

height prior to new

spring growth

+ + Reseeds; more appropriate in

meadow, prairie or wetland

Indian Grass

Sorghastrum nutans

2 3-5' 5' Sun D Fall Bright

gold

L-H Cut back to 8"

height prior to new

spring growth

+ + Tall seed heads in fall;

reseeds; more appropriate in

meadow, prairie or wetland

Inland Seaoats

Chasmanthium

latifolium

1 2-4' 6-8' Part

shade/

shade

D Summer

and fall

Ivory

seeds

L-H Cut back to 8"

height prior to new

spring growth

+ + Graceful, drooping wheat-like

seed heads, spreads freely;

appropriate for woodland; good

understory plant; prefers moist

areas

Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium

scoparium

2 3-4' 1-1/2' Sun D Fall White

seed tufts

in fall

L Cut back to 8"

height prior to new

spring growth

+ + Prairie plant appropriate in

mass plantings; reseeds; more

appropriate in meadow, prairie

or wetland

Mexican Feathergrass

(Wiregrass)

Stipa tenuissima

1 2' 2' Sun D M Cut back to 8"

height prior to new

spring growth

Elegant weeping form; very

drought tolerant; reseeds;

more appropriate in meadow,

prairie or wetland

Pampas Grass

Cortaderia selloana

1 6-10' 6-10' Sun E Late

summer

and fall

Large 30"

white

plumes

L Cut back foliage in

late winter in areas

where foliage is

winter killed

Large, dense, mounding

fountainlike clumps of fine-

textured, graceful, arching

leaves; sharp leaves; size and

spread is hard to control once

established

Seep Muhly

Muhlenbergia

reverchonii

2 1-3' 2' Sun D Fall Tiny

blooms

L-

M

Cut back to 8"

height prior to new

spring growth

+ Mostly found in limestone

prairies growing in low-lying

wet areas; reseeds; more

appropriate in meadow, prairie

or wetland

Sideoats Grama

Bouteloua

curtipendula

2 2-3' 1' Sun/part

shade

D Fall L Cut back to 8"

height prior to new

spring growth

+ + State grass of Texas, side

hanging seed pods; easy to

grow from seed; drought

tolerant; reseeds; more

appropriate in meadow or

prairie

Switch Grass

Punica virgatum

2 6' 4' Sun/part

shade

D Fall Reddish

tint

L-H Cut back to 8"

height prior to new

spring growth

+ Upright, tall habit; usually has

a reddish tint; prefers moist

areas; reseeds; more

appropriate in meadow, prairie

or wetland

Wild Rye

Elymus canadensis

2 3' 2' Sun/part

shade

D Winter Bllue-

green

seedhead

s

L Cut back in

summer

+ Dormant in summer; green in

winter; reseeds; more

appropriate in meadow or

prairie

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"Native Grass Mix"

Turf Grasses

Seed Mixture and Rate of Application for Broadcast Seeding:

Establishment period from September 15 to March 1, seeding shall be with a combination of:

8 lbs. per acre of Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula)

8 lbs. per acre of Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium Scoparium)

8 lbs. per acre of Indian Grass (Sorghastrium Nutans)

2 lbs. per acre of Lovegrass (Eragrostis Intermedia)

2 lbs. per acre of Southwest Bristlegrass (Setaraia Scheelei)

11 lbs. per acre of Buffalograss “Topgun” (Buchloe Dactyloides)

with a purity of 95% with 90% germination.

Jammur' Zoysia

Hybrid Bermuda

St. Augustine

Buffalo Grass - not desired for highly mainicured look

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Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

1 1-2' 1-2' Sun or

shade

D Summer Yellow

with dark

centers

M Prune top 1/2 at

end of May, and to

a 3" ht. after first

frost browns leaves;

MULCH FOR

WINTER

+ + 3" daisy-like blooms in

summer; seed sown in fall or

spring; butterfly nectar

Blackfoot Daisy

Melampodium

leucanthum

1 6-12" 1-1.5' Sun D Spring

and

summer

White with

yellow

VL Prune top 1/2 at

end of May, and to

a 3" ht. after first

frost browns leaves;

hates overhead

watering

+ Short daisy-like blooms all

spring and summer; will rot if

kept moist; nectar

Bulbine

B. frutescens or

caulescens

1 2' 2.5' Sun E Summer Orange

and yellow

or yellow

L Trim off old bloom

stalks as they

decline

Aloe-like leaves; can freeze

Bush Morning Glory

Ipomoea leptophylla

2 7' 7' Sun D Summer Lavender/

violet

M Prune only to trim

long shoots and

shape plant

Tall, tender shrub; 6-8"

Morning Glory-like blooms

Butterly Weed

Asclepias tuberosa

1 2-5' 1' Sun or

shade

D Summer Orange/

yellow

L Prune top 1/2 at

end of May, and to

a 3" ht. after first

frost browns leaves

+ Flowers attract Monarch

butterflies; reseeds freely;

short-lived; perennial only in

mild winter

Butterfly Weed,

Mexican (Tropical

Milkweed)

Asclepias currasavica

1 3-4' 1-2' Sun or

part

shade

D Summer

to fall

Yellow or

orange

and yellow

L Prune top 1/2 at

end of May, and to

a 3" ht. after first

frost browns leaves

Flowers attract Monarch

butterflies; foliage is good

larval food for

Monarchsreseeds freely; short-

lived

Cast Iron Plant

Aspidistra elatior

2 3' 2-3' Shade E L Remove damaged

foliage to 3" height

in spring

Long green leaves; requires

shade; good, slow-growing

understory plant

Chile Pequin

Capsicum annuum

1 2-4' 2-4' Sun/part

shade

D White L Prune top 1/2 at

end of May and to a

3" height after first

frost brown leaves

+ Peppers are very hot!;

perennial only in mild winter;

reseeds

Cigar Plant

Cuphea micropetala

2 2-4' 3' Full sun D Summer

to frost

Orange

and yellow

L Prune top 1/2 at

end of May and to a

3" height after first

frost brown leaves

Great hummingbird plant

Columbine, Red

Aquilegia canadensis

1 2' 2' Part

shade/

shade

D Spring Red M Prune off spent

foliage and

seedheads in late

May

+ Likes dry shade; reseeds to

return in cool season;

susceptible to leaf miners;

highly attractive to

hummingbirds

Columbine, Yellow

Aquilegia chrysantha

var. hinkleyana

1 2' 2' Part

shade/

shade

D Spring Yellow M Prune off spent

foliage and

seedheads in late

May

+ Pretty flowers; likes dry shade;

reseeds to return in cool

season; native to Big Bend;

susceptible to leaf miners;

attractive to some

hummingbirds

Copper Canyon Daisy

Tagetes lemmonii

1 3' 4' Sun D Fall Yellow L Prune to the size

mound you want

+ Daisy-like flower; strongly

scented leaves; native to

Mexico; runners root

Coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata

2 1-1.5' 1-1/2-2' Sun/ part

shade

D Spring to

Summer

Yellow M Prune off old

blooms for

repeated flowering

+ Cheerful flowers; native to east

and southeast Texas; butterfly

plant

Damianita

Chrysactina mexicana

1 1-2' 2-3' Sun E Spring

and

some

summer

Golden

yellow

L Prune early spring

and late summer to

shape

+ Drought hardy and aromatic

foliage; mainly blooms in

spring, on and off through

summer; needs good

drainage; native to west Texas

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Hemerocalls fulva

to 4' in

bloom

sun Summer

to early

fall

Orange,

yellow,

pink, red,

brown,

green

M Remove old bloom

stalks, prune to a 3"

height after first

frost browns leaves.

strap-like leaves, large, erect,

funnelto bell-shaped blooms;

susceptible to aphids and

thrips

Fall Aster

Aster oblongifolius

1 2-4' 3-4' Sun/part

shadesha

de

D Fall Purple/

Lavender

M Prune topy 1/2 at

end of May and to a

3 height after hard

frost

+ Delicate fall flowers; nectar

source

Fan Flower

Scaevola aemula

sun/part

shade

M spreading tender perennial

Fern, Holly

Cyrtomium falcatum

2 2-3' 3' Shade E M Prune to 3" height

after frost or in late

winter

Likes shady, moist areas

Fern, River

Thelypteris kunthii

2 2-3' 3' Shade D M Prune to 6" above

ground after first

hard freeze; mulch

well

Likes shady, moist areas

Firebush

Hamelia patens

1 2-2.5' Sun D Summer

to Fall

Orange-

red flower;

burgundy

leaves in

fall

M Prune to 6" above

ground after first

hard freeze; mulch

well

Fiery leaves and flowers; turn

bluish red in autumn; attracts

hummingbirds; native to

Mexico; needs regular

moisture to establish

Gaura

Gaura lindheimeri

1 2' 3' Sun D Spring to

Summer

Pink or

white/pink

L Prune to 6" above

ground after first

hard freeze; mulch

well

+ Tall flower spikes adorned with

1 flowers that appear as

fluttering butterflies in the wind

Gayfeather

Liatris mucronata

1 1-3' 1-1-1/2' Sun D Aug. to

Dec.

Purple to

rose pink

L Prune top 1/2 at

end of May and to a

3" height after first

frost brown leaves

+ Purple, 4-9" spikes; likes well-

drained limestone soil; great

source of nectar for

hummingbirds and insects

Gregg Dalea

Dalea greggii

1 4-9" 6-12" Full sun E Late

spring to

fall

Purple L Prune to a 3" height

after first frost

browns leaves

(perennial).

+ Silvery blue-green leaves; dry

soil; winter-hardy; may also be

used as a groundcover;

primary bloom period in fall;

nectar source

Hibiscus, Perennial

Hibiscus moscheutos

Hibiscus coccineus

1 4' 4' Full sun D Summer

to frost

Bright red

blooms

L Cut to 6" after first

hard freeze

+ Showy bloom; choose

varieties such as 'Flare', 'Moy

Grande', 'Lord Baltimore', and

'Texas Star'

Hibiscus, Heartleaf

Hibiscus

cardiophyllus

1 3'-5' 3-5' sun or

shade

Summer Red L Prune to a 3" height

after first frost

browns leaves

(perennial).

Hibiscus, Lord

Baltimore

Hibiscus 'Lord

Baltimore'

1 5' 5' full sun Summer

to frost

Red L showy bloom; lobed leaves

Hibiscus, Moy Grande

Hibiscus ' Moy

Grande'

1 5' 5' full sun Summer

to early

fall

Pink L Remove old blooms

and developing

seed pods to

encourage

reblooming

largest hibiscus blooms;

Hibiscus, Texas Star

Hibiscus ' Texas Star'

1 M

Hymenoxys

Four Nerve Daisy

Tetraneuris scaposa

1 1' 18" Sun/part

shade

E March to

June and

Sept. to

Oct.

Yellow L Prune to a 3" height

after first frost

browns leaves

+ Daisy-like blooms grow from

small gray-green tuft; needs

good drainage; highly drought

tolerant; nectar; small birds eat

seeds

Indigo Spires

Salvia 'Indigo Spires'

1 3' 5' Sun/part

shade

D All

summer

Blue/

purple

M Prune to a 3" height

after first frost

browns leaves

Allow room to mound and

spread

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Iris, Bearded

Iris albicans

2 1-1-1/2' 3+' Sun E Spring Many M Clean out in

January; divide in

fall

Flowers with stunning blooms

in many colors; spreads

slowly; needs well drained

soil; old cemetery iris is

tougher and tolerates shade

Iris, Butterfly/Bicolor

(African)

Dietes sp

2 4' 2-3' Sun/ part

shade

E Spring to

early

summer

White with

yellow or

purple-

blue

markings

L Prune ragged

foliage; divide

clumps every 3-5

years

Individual flowers last one day;

forms clumps of long, narrow

iris-like foliage

Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis fruticosa

2 2-3' 3' Sun E Summer Yellow L Prune top 1/2 at

end of May, and to

a 3" ht. after first

frost browns leaves

Unusual flowers; multi-tiered;

attractive gray green foliage

Lantana

Lantana x hybrida

(many varieties)

2 2' 4' Full sun D Spring to

frost

Yellow M Prune for a natural

look, shaping not

necessary.

May be used as a groundcover;

hummingbird delight; low

maintenance; prolific blooming

Lantana, Trailing

Lantana

montevidensis

2 1' 4' Full

sun/part

shade

D Spring to

Frost

Lavender/

purple,

white

L Prune in late winter

for a natural look,

shaping not

necessary.

May be used as a groundcover;

very tolerant of poor, dry sites;

resistant to lantana lacebugs;

attracts butterfllies

Mexican Honeysuckle

Justicia spicigera

2 2' 4' Sun/part

shade

E Spring to

frost

Orange L Prune back as

needed to

encourage fullness

Hummingbird plant; very tidy,

mounding plant

Mexican Mint Marigold

Tagetes lucida

2 2-1/2' 2' Sun/part

shade

D Fall Yellow/

orange

L Prune top 1/2 at

end of May, and to

a 3" ht. after first

frost browns leaves

+ Anise-flavored culinary herb;

spreads over time

Mexican Oregano

Poliomintha longiflora

2 8" 3' Sun E Summer Lavender/

pink

L Prune top 1/2 at

end of May, and to

a 3" ht. after first

frost browns leaves

+ Aromatic foliage; brown,

withering flower stays on plant

Pink Skullcap

Scutellaria

suffrutescens

1 8"-1' 2' Sun/part

shade

D Summer Dark pink L Prune top 1/2 at

end of May, and to

a 3" ht. after first

frost browns leaves

Low growing; very tidy

mounding plant; attracts small,

nectaring insects

Plumbago

Plumbago auriculata

2 4' 6' Sun/ part

shade

D Summer Sky blue

or white

M Prune top 1/2 at

end of May, and to

a 3" ht. after first

frost browns leaves

Light green foliage; does best

with morning sun and

afternoon shade; attracts

hummingbirds

Primrose, Silverleaf

Oenothera

macrocarpa

1 1-1.5' 3' sun/part

shade

D Spring to

summer

Yellow L Prune to 3" after

first frost browns

leaves

+ Large yellow buttercup-like

flower that close and fade to

pink

Purple Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

1 2' a.5' Sun/part

shade

D Spring to

summer

Violet or

white

M Prune top 1/2 at

end of May, and to

a 3" ht. after first

frost browns leaves

+ Daisy-like flowers; native and

hybrid varieties available; good

butterfly plant

Ruellia, Dwarf

Ruellia brittoniana

2 10" 3' Sun/part

shade

D Spring to

summer

Blue/purpl

e to pink

M Prune to 3" after

first frost browns

leaves

Dwarf variety include 'Katie' or

'Bonita'; reseeds profusely

Sage, Cedar

Salvia roemeriana

2 1-2' 3' Shade/pa

rt shade

D Spring to

summer

Red L Prune to 3" after

first frost browns

leaves

+ + Reseeds freely; red bloom

spikes bring color to shady

spots; great for hummingbirds

Sage, Germander

Salvia

chamaedyoides

? 2' L

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Sage, Majestic

Salvia guaranitica

2 4' 5' Sun to

shade

D Spring to

Summer

Blue/

purple

L Prune to 3" after

first frost browns

leaves

+ Reseeds freely; attractive

green foliage and spike

blooms with long florets

Sage, Mealy Blue

Salvia farinacea

1 2' 1-1' Sun to

part

shade

D Spring to

Summer

Light blue

or white

L Prune to a 3" height

after first frost

browns leaves

(perennial).

+ + Reseeds freely; wet conditions

promote lanky growth; best

kept on the dry side; attracts

hummingbirds and some

butterflies

Sage, Mexican Bush

Salvia leucantha

1 4' 4' Sun D Late

summer

to fall

Purple

and white

or solid

purple

L Prune by 1/2 in

May, then to a 3"

height after first

frost

+ Silver-green lance-like foliage;

attractive mounding plant form

if pruned in May; brittle stems

Sage, Penstemon

Big Red Sage

Salvia

penstemonoides

2 3-4' 1-2' Sun to

part

shade

D Summer

to Fall

Reddish

Coral

M Prune by 1/2 in

May, then to a 3"

height after first

frost

+ + Hummingbirds love the tall,

spiked blooms; attractive,

glossy leaves

Sage, Russian

Perovaskia

atriciplifolia

2 3'` 3' Sun D Late

Summer

to Fall

Blue L Prune top 1/2 at

end of May, and to

a 3" ht. after first

frost browns leaves;

remove old bloom

spikes

+ Lacey leaves and blue flowers;

spiky stalks

Sage, Scarlet or

'Tropical' Salvia

coccinea

2 1.5-2' 2' Shade D Late

spring to

fall

Red M Prune top 1/2 at

end of May, and to

a 3" ht. after first

frost browns leaves

+ + Short-lived perennial; reseeds

profusely; 'Lady in Red' a good

dwarf variety; outstanding

hummingbird plant; attracts

butterflies; small birds eat

seeds

Salvia, Gregg

Salvia greggii

1 2-3' 2-3' Sun/part

shade

E Spring to

frost

Red, pink,

white or

coral

M Cut back by 1/3

after first frost

bowns leaves;

shear back in

spring to encourage

bushiness

+ + 1 " long blooms;

hummingbirds love them; can

get leggy

Shrimp Plant

Justicia brandegeana

2 3' 4' Morning

sun,

afternoon

shade

D Spring to

fall

Copper/

bronze

with white

L Sheer back in

spring to encourage

bushiness, then

leave along

Prefers damp, well-drained

soil; 3-6" long flowers provide

season-long color; great

hummingbird plant

Texas Betony

Stachys coccinea

1 1-1.5' 2-3' Sun to

shade

D Summer

to fall

Coral/red L Prune top 1/2 at

end of May, and to

a 3" ht. after first

frost browns leaves

+ + Constantly blooming

groundcover; nice gray green

foliage

Verbena, Prairie

Verbena bipinnatifida

2 6-12" 2' Sun E Spring to

frost

Lavender L Prune top 1/2 at

end of May, and to

a 3" ht. after first

frost browns leaves

Spreading habit; low growing

groundcover with finely cut

leaves; butterflies enjoy

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

1 1-2' 3' Shade to

sun

E Late

spring

and

summer

White,

yellow,

red, pink

M Prune top 1/2 at

end of May, and to

a 3" ht. after first

frost browns leaves;

cut off old bloom

stalks

+ Forms solid mat groundcover

with finely-cut, fern-like leaves;

butterflies enjoy nectar

Yarrow, Milfoil

Achillea millefolium

1 2-3' shade Y Late

spring

and

summer

Varied old fashioned favorite, colors

available

Zexmenia

Wedelia texana

1 1-1/2-2' 3' Sun/part

shade

E Spring to

Frost

Orange/

yellow

L Prune top 1/2 at

end of May, and to

a 3" ht. after first

frost browns leaves

+ Reseeds freely; blooms

continuously though not

profusely; use in combination

with other blooming plants

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Appendix A:

Prohibited Plant List

Certain plant materals are expressly prohibited from introduction into Crystal Falls by homeowners. These materials are either nuisance plants or plants which do not fi t within the native hill country landscape.

Common weeds and invasive plants include but are not limited to:chickweedclovercrabgrassdalligrassdandelionsdiehondragrassburshenbitJohnsongrassoxalispoison ivyroadside astersandburssheep sorrellsmilax briarspurgewinter grasses

Non-native plants include but are not limited to:Trees:

Palm Trees that mature to over 8’ in heightGinkoArizona CypressTypical DogwoodDeodar Cedars

Shrubs:AzeliasEuonomousIndian HawthorneWax Leaf LigustriumRed Tipped PhotineasAmerican HollyArborvitaePitisporumGardeniasForsithia

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Appendix B:

Exhibit 1 Limestone Column - detail Exhibit 2 Wrought Iron Section - detail Exhibit 3 Wrought Iron Fencing with Limestone Column - detail

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