NLCP Plant Lists

Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) Plant Lists

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Name

Growth Form

Height

Spread

Sun

Leaf Retention

Wildlife Interest

Seasonal Interest

Water Use

Soil Type

Wildlife Benefit

Maximilian Sunflower

Helianthus maximiliani

Herbaceous

5 –

10 ft

2 –

4 ft

Sun

Deciduous

Seeds, Forage, Nectar, Pollen

Yellow

Low, Medium

Sand, Loam, Clay, Well Drained, Dry

Browsers, Butterflies, Birds, Bees

Western Sunﬂower

Helianthus occidentalis

Herbaceous

2 –

5 ft

Sun

Deciduous

Seeds, Nectar, Pollen

Yellow

Low, Medium

Sand, Rich, Deep, Moist, Dry

Butterflies, Birds, Bees

Willowleaf Sunflower

Helianthus salicifolius

Herbaceous

5 –

8 ft

1 –

3 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Deciduous

Seeds, Nectar, Pollen

Yellow

Low, Medium

Rocky, Limestone, Dry

Butterflies, Birds, Bees

Barreta

Helietta parvifolia

Tree

12 –

13 ft

2 –

3 ft

Part Shade, Shade

Evergreen

White, Green

Low

Loam, Gravelly, Rocky, Caliche, Well Drained

Scorpion’s Tail

Heliotropium angiospermum

Groundcover

1 –

3 ft

1 –

3 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Deciduous

Seeds, Nectar, Pollen

White

Low, Medium

Sand, Loam, Clay, Caliche, Well Drained, Moist

Butterflies, Birds, Bees

Seaside Heliotrope

Heliotropium curassavicum

Groundcover

1 –

2 ft

1 –

2 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Deciduous

Nectar, Pollen

White

Low, Medium

Sand, Loam, Clay, Caliche, Well Drained, Dry, Saline

Butterflies, Bees

Prairie Nymph

Herbertia lahue

Herbaceous

.10 –

.25 ft

.10 –

.25 ft

Part Shade

Deciduous

Nectar

Blue, Purple

Medium

Sand, Loam, Clay, Dry

Bees

Red Yucca

Hesperaloe parviflora

Cactus & Succulent

2 –

4 ft

2 –

3 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Evergreen

Fruit, Nectar, Pollen, Flowers

Red, Pink

Very Low, Low

Sand, Rocky, Limestone, Calcareous, Well Drained, Dry

Deer, Hummingbirds, Moths

Arizona Cypress

Hesperocyparis arizonica

Tree

30 –

40 ft

15 –

25 ft

Sun

Evergreen

Seeds, Nesting Material

Brown

Low

Sand, Loam, Clay, Well Drained, Dry

Birds, Small Mammals

Hoary False Goldenaster

Heterotheca canescens

Herbaceous

0.5 –

1 ft

1 –

1.5 ft

Sun

Semi Evergreen

Nectar

Yellow

Low

Clay, Gravelly, Limestone, Calcareous, Dry

Butterflies

Camphorweed

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Herbaceous

1 –

3 ft

1 –

2 ft

Sun

Deciduous

Nectar, Pollen

Yellow

Low, Medium

Sand, Well Drained, Moist, Dry

Butterflies, Bees

Texas Star Hibiscus

Hibiscus coccineus

Herbaceous

6 –

8 ft

1 –

2 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Deciduous

Nectar, Pollen, Flowers

Red

High

Rich, Well Drained, Moist

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees

Halberd Leaf Hibiscus

Hibiscus laevis

Wetland

5 –

6 ft

6 –

8 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Deciduous

Nectar, Pollen, Larval Host, Nesting Material

White, Pink

Medium

Sand, Loam, Clay, Poor Drainage, Moist, Mud

Butterflies, Birds, Hummingbirds, Moths, Bees

Heartleaf Hibiscus

Hibiscus martianus

Herbaceous

1 –

3 ft

1 –

3 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Deciduous

Nectar, Pollen

Red

Low, Medium

Sand, Loam, Gravelly, Limestone, Caliche, Well Drained, Dry

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Woolly Rose Mallow

Hibiscus moscheutos ssp. lasiocarpos

Wetland

3 –

8 ft

2 –

3 ft

Sun

Deciduous

Seeds, Nectar, Flowers

White, Red, Pink

Medium

Loam, Clay, Moist

Butterflies, Birds

Curly Mesquite

Hilaria belangeri

Grass & Sedge

.5 –

1 ft

Sun

Deciduous

Seeds, Forage, Nesting Material

Green

Low

Sand, Loam, Clay, Caliche, Dry

Browsers, Birds

James’ Galleta

Hilaria jamesii

Grass & Sedge

1.5 –

2 ft

.5 –

1 ft

Sun

Deciduous

Forage

Green, Brown

Low

Loam, Clay, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry

Small Mammals, Deer

Whorled Marshpennywort

Hydrocotyle verticillata

Herbaceous, Wetland

.75 –

1 ft

1 –

5 ft

Part Shade, Shade

Flowers

White, Green

High

Loam, Poor Drainage, Moist, Mud

Blue Waterleaf

Hydrolea ovata

Herbaceous, Wetland

2 –

3 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Deciduous

Nectar, Pollen

Blue

High

Sand, Loam, Clay, Moist

Butterflies, Birds, Bees, Aquatic Wildlife

Louisiana Spiderlily

Hymenocallis liriosme

Wetland

1 –

2 ft

0.5 –

1 ft

Part Shade

Deciduous

Seeds, Nectar, Pollen

White

Medium, High

Sand, Loam, Clay, Moist

Butterflies, Birds, Nectar Insects, Bees

St. Andrew’s-cross

Hypericum hypericoides

Herbaceous, Shrub

1 –

4 ft

1 –

3 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Deciduous

Seeds, Nectar, Pollen

Yellow

Low, Medium

Sand, Loam, Well Drained, Moist

Butterflies, Birds, Bees

Shrubby St. John’s Wort

Hypericum proliﬁcum

Shrub

5 –

6 ft

Part Shade, Shade

Semi Evergreen

Fruit, Fall Color

Yellow

Low, Medium

Sand, Loam, Clay, Rocky, Calcareous, Moist, Dry

Birds, Small Mammals

False Spotted St. Johnswort

Hypericum pseudomaculatum

Herbaceous

1 –

3 ft

Sun

Deciduous

Yellow

Low, Medium

Sand, Rocky, Well Drained, Moist, Dry

Roundseed St. John’s-wort

Hypericum sphaerocarpum

Herbaceous, Shrub

1 –

2 ft

1 –

2 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Deciduous

Pollen, Larval Host

Yellow

Low, Medium

Sand, Clay, Gravelly, Rocky, Calcareous, Dry

Beetles, Butterflies, Bees

Yellow Star-grass

Hypoxis hirsuta

Herbaceous

.5 –

.75 ft

.5 –

.75 ft

Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Deciduous

Nectar, Pollen

Yellow

Medium

Loam, Rich, Well Drained, Dry

Butterflies, Bees

Clustered Bushmint

Hyptis alata

Herbaceous

2 –

5 ft

0.5 –

1 ft

Sun

Deciduous

Seeds, Nectar, Pollen

White

Medium

Sand, Moist

Butterflies, Birds, Bees

Balsam Gourd

Ibervillea lindheimeri

Vine

6 –

20 ft

1 –

2 ft

Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Deciduous

Fruit, Nectar

Yellow

Low

Sand, Loam, Clay, Moist, Saline

Birds, Nectar Insects

Possumhaw Holly

Ilex decidua

Shrub

12 –

20 ft

6 –

12 ft

Sun

Deciduous

Berry, Nectar, Pollen, Larval Host

White

Low, Medium

Sand, Loam, Clay, Caliche, Poor Drainage, Moist

Butterflies, Birds, Small Mammals, Moths, Bees

American Holly

Ilex opaca

Tree

15 –

25 ft

15 –

20 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Evergreen

Berry, Pollen, Larval Host, Nesting Material

White, Green

Low, Medium

Sand, Loam, Well Drained, Moist, Dry

Butterflies, Birds, Small Mammals, Bees

Yaupon Holly

Ilex vomitoria

Shrub

12 –

25 ft

8 –

12 ft

Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Evergreen

Berry, Nectar, Larval Host

White

Low

Sand, Loam, Clay, Gravelly, Limestone, Poor Drainage, Moist

Butterflies, Birds, Small Mammals, Nectar Insects

Lindheimer’s Indigo

Indigofera lindheimeriana

Shrub

2 –

5 ft

3 –

4 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Deciduous

Nectar

Pink

Medium

Sand, Loam, Clay, Gravelly, Limestone, Well Drained, Moist

Butterflies

Scarlet Pea

Indigofera miniata

Groundcover, Herbaceous

.25 –

.5 ft

1 –

2 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Deciduous

Forage, Nectar, Larval Host

Pink, Orange

Low

Sand, Loam, Clay, Caliche, Well Drained, Moist, Dry

Butterflies, Deer

Purple Bindweed

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Vine

5 –

6 ft

0.5 –

1 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Deciduous

Larval Host

Pink

Low

Sand, Loam, Clay, Limestone, Calcareous, Well Drained, Moist, Dry

Butterflies

Beach Morning Glory

Ipomoea imperati

Vine

1 –

2 ft

4 –

30 ft

Sun

Evergreen

Nectar, Flowers

White, Yellow

Low

Sand, Well Drained, Moist, Saline

Birds, Nectar Insects, Hummingbirds, Moths, Bees

Bush Morning Glory

Ipomoea leptophylla

Herbaceous

1 –

3 ft

1 –

3 ft

Part Shade

Deciduous

Nectar, Pollen

Pink, Purple

Low

Sand, Gravelly, Dry

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees

Lindheimer’s Morning Glory

Ipomoea lindheimeri

Vine

3 –

15 ft

.5 –

1 ft

Sun

Deciduous

Seeds, Nectar, Pollen

White, Blue

Low

Rocky, Dry

Butterflies, Birds, Hummingbirds, Bees

Railroad Vine

Ipomoea pes-caprae

Vine

1 –

2 ft

4 –

15 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Evergreen

Nectar, Flowers

Red, Purple

Low

Sand, Loam, Saline

Nectar Insects, Hummingbirds, Moths, Bees

Scarlet Standing Cypress

Ipomopsis aggregata

Herbaceous

3 –

6 ft

.25 –

.5 ft

Part Shade

Deciduous

Nectar

Red

Low

Sand, Loam, Well Drained, Dry

Hummingbirds

Standing Cypress

Ipomopsis rubra

Herbaceous

2 –

4 ft

0.5 –

1 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Deciduous

Nectar

Red, Orange, Yellow

Low, Medium

Sand, Loam, Limestone, Well Drained, Dry

Nectar Insects, Hummingbirds

Wood Amaranth

Iresine rhizomatosa

Herbaceous

2 –

3 ft

2 –

3 ft

Part Shade, Shade

Deciduous

Nectar

White

Medium, High

Sand, Moist

Butterflies

Zigzag Iris

Iris brevicaulis

Herbaceous

1 –

2 ft

0.5 –

1 ft

Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Semi Evergreen

Fruit, Nectar

White, Yellow, Blue, Purple

Medium, High

Loam, Clay, Moist

Birds, Hummingbirds

Southern Blue Flag Iris

Iris virginica

Wetland

2 –

3 ft

1 –

2 ft

Sun

Deciduous

Nectar, Pollen

White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Violet

High

Rich, Moist

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees

Virginia Sweetspire

Itea virginica

Shrub

3 –

10 ft

3 –

6 ft

Part Shade, Shade

Semi Evergreen

Fall Color, Seeds, Nectar, Pollen

White

High

Sand, Loam, Clay, Poor Drainage, Moist

Butterflies, Birds, Nectar Insects, Bees

Little Walnut

Juglans microcarpa

Tree

20 –

30 ft

20 –

30 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Deciduous

Fall Color, Nuts, Nectar, Pollen, Larval Host, Nesting Material

White, Green

Low, Medium

Sand, Loam, Clay, Rocky, Limestone, Dry

Butterflies, Birds, Small Mammals

Ashe Juniper

Juniperus ashei

Tree

5 –

50 ft

5 –

30 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Evergreen

Fruit, Nectar, Larval Host, Nesting Material

White, Brown

Very Low, Low

Sand, Loam, Clay, Limestone, Caliche, Shallow, Well Drained

Butterflies, Birds, Small Mammals, Deer

Alligator Juniper

Juniperus deppeana

Tree

15 –

20 ft

15 –

20 ft

Sun

Evergreen

Seeds, Forage, Nesting Material

White, Brown

Low

Sand, Rocky, Limestone, Well Drained, Dry

Browsers, Birds, Small Mammals

Oneseed Juniper

Juniperus monosperma

Shrub

6 –

20 ft

6 –

20 ft

Part Shade

Evergreen

Berry, Forage, Nesting Material

Orange

Low

Sand, Gravelly, Dry

Browsers, Birds, Small Mammals

Rocky Mountain Juniper

Juniperus scopulorum

Tree

30 –

40 ft

30 –

15 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Evergreen

Berry, Seeds, Larval Host

Yellow

Low

Sand, Loam, Clay, Rocky, Caliche, Dry, Brackish

Butterflies, Birds, Small Mammals

Eastern Red Cedar

Juniperus virginiana

Tree

30 –

50 ft

15 –

25 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Evergreen

Berry, Larval Host, Nesting Material

Green, Purple, Brown

Low

Sand, Loam, Clay, Limestone, Caliche, Deep, Well Drained, Dry

Butterflies, Birds, Small Mammals

Water Willow

Justicia americana

Wetland

1 –

3 ft

1 –

3 ft

Sun, Part Shade

Deciduous

Nectar, Larval Host

White, Pink, Blue, Purple

Medium

Sand, Loam, Clay, Poor Drainage, Moist, Mud

Butterflies, Aquatic Wildlife

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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

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Name

Growth Form

Height

Spread

Sun

Leaf Retention

Wildlife Interest

Seasonal Interest

Water Use

Soil Type

Wildlife Benefit

About the Native Plant Society of Texas

Membership

News

Events

2024 Fall Symposium

2026 Spring Symposium

CHapter Information

Chapters

Native Plant Information

Native Plant Database

Top Plant Searches

Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP)

Monarch Conservation

Additional Programs

Publications

Invasive Plants

Speakers Bureau

Landscaping

Reading and Reference

NLCP Plant Lists

Level 1 List

Level 2 List

Level 3 List

Birds List

Name

Growth Form

Height

Spread

Sun

Leaf Retention

Wildlife Interest

Seasonal Interest

Water Use

Soil Type

Wildlife Benefit

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