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Native Plant Society of Texas

Boerne Chapter

Native Plants for Boerne Area

The Boerne Chapter developed a plant list to help gardeners, landowners, and landscape professionals choose plants well-suited to the Boerne area. The species included have been selected for their adaptability to local soils, climate, and water conditions, as well as their ecological value in supporting native wildlife, including pollinators and birds.

This resource is designed to be practical and flexible. The PDF version provides an easy-to-read reference for planning and inspiration, while the Excel version allows users to sort, filter, and customize selections based on specific needs such as sun exposure, soil type, plant size, blooming season, or water requirements. 

Whether you are starting a new landscape, restoring native habitat, or simply adding a few plants to your yard, this list can help guide your plant choices.

By using Texas native plants suited to the Boerne area, you can create landscapes that require less water and provide lasting benefits to the local wildlife and ecosystem.

Native plants for the Boerne area (PDF)

Native plants for the Boerne area (Excel)

(Excel instructions: The Excel file is locked and you are unable to make changes to the original file when you first open it. However, you can download the file to your computer by clicking File > Download, then save the file to your computer, and customize the spreadsheet to fit your needs.)

About the Region

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Salado, the location of our Fall 2025 Symposium, lies at the intersection of two ecoregions: the Edwards Plateau (Limestone Cut Plain) and Blackland Prairie (Northern Blackland Prairie).

The Edwards Plateau area is also called the Hill Country; however, this general term covers a much larger area extending farther north. Spring-fed creeks are found throughout the region; deep limestone canyons, rivers, and lakes (reservoirs) are common. Ashe juniper is perhaps the most common woody species found throughout the region. Additional woody species include various species of oak, with live oak (Quercus fusiformis) being the most common. Sycamores (Platanus occidentalis) and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) border waterways. This area is well known for its spring wildflower displays, though they may be viewed in spring, late summer, and fall, as well. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, average annual rainfall in the Edwards Plateau ranges from 15 to 34 inches.

The Blackland Prairie extends from the Red River south to San Antonio, bordered on the west by the Edwards Plateau and the Cross Timbers, and on the east by the Post Oak Savannah. Annual rainfall averages 30 to 40 inches, with higher averages to the east. This region is dominated by prairie species. The most common grass species include little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) in the uplands and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) in the riparian areas and drainages. Common herbaceous flowering plants include salvias, penstemons, and silphiums. This area has suffered greatly from overgrazing and agricultural use. Few intact areas remain, though many of the plants can be found along county roadsides throughout the region.

Our fall Symposium host chapter, the Tonkawa Chapter, includes both of these ecoregions.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason