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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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This low-elevations region of Texas extends inland from the barrier islands, about 60 or so miles, and stretches from Brownsville to Louisiana. In total, it covers about 9.5 million acres, with a high point of 150 feet in elevation. More than 1000 species of plants can be found in this region. On the southern end, species more common in Mexico (such as Sabal mexicana) and Central America occur.

The barrier islands provide us with dune systems, and clay flats to the inland side, which have species found in these areas alone. Many plants here, such as Ipomoea pes-caprae (beach morning glory), can be found throughout tropical regions of the globe. I’ve encountered the same species on the beaches of Guam.

Once inland, vast marshes and wet prairies occur. Occasionally, oak (Quercus fusiformis) groves can be found. Common grasses include species of Bothriochloa, Paspalum, and Sporobolus; eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides); and switchgrass (Panicum species). Many rivers and creeks cut through the Gulf Prairies, and along these riparian areas various species of trees, Sabal minor, and other plants adapted to clay soils can be found. Due to overgrazing, farming, and fire suppression, woody species such as mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) and huisache (Acacia farnesiana), and invasive species such as chinaberry (Melia azedarach), Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius), and Chinese tallow (Sapium sebiferum) have increased and displaced our native flora.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason