Trees, shrubs, vines, and groundcovers that can thrive in West Texas (from hot, dry, windy summers to freezing winters) can be difficult to find. These are hardy species that don't die back each winter, from flowering shrubs to evergreen windbreaks.

ID a tree

Perennials, annuals, ornamental grasses, bulbs, and vines provide everything from showy flowers and interesting foliage to seeds and pollen for wildlife.

Save the bees

Herbs, vegetables, fruits, and roots can be grown not only for their edible produce, but for their ornamental value in the landscape. Many herbs in particular are well-suited to grow in hot, dry climates like the South Plains.

Yum

Succulents, cacti, tropical specimens, ferns, and more are often grown as interior plants when they can't handle the semi-arid outdoor conditions of West Texas heat, winters, and wind.

No such thing as too many

If you would like to browse all of the plants together, the Comprehensive Directory is a compiled list of the woody, herbaceous, edible, and interior plants in one place.

Gotta catch 'em all

Our Weed Finder is a collection of the top weeds that commonly impact crops and landscapes in our region.

Not that kind of weed