Top 10 Texas Native Plants for Your Arlington Landscape

Native plants are the backbone of any sustainable Texas landscape. At Handsome Lawn Service, we recommend these hardy natives that can withstand both our scorching summers and occasional winter freezes in Arlington.

1. Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens)

This stunning silver-leaved shrub bursts with purple blooms after summer rains. Extremely drought tolerant and virtually maintenance-free, Texas Sage thrives in our Arlington heat and can handle winter temperatures down to 10°F.

Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens)

2. Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

These cheerful yellow flowers bring color to any landscape from June through September. They're remarkably adaptable to both wet and dry conditions and can withstand our winter freezes without issue.

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

3. Turk's Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus)

With its distinctive red blooms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies, Turk's Cap thrives in partial shade. It's drought tolerant once established and will return reliably after winter freezes.

Turk's Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus)

4. Mexican Feathergrass (Nassella tenuissima)

This graceful ornamental grass creates stunning movement in the landscape. Extremely drought tolerant, it requires almost no supplemental water once established and handles Arlington's occasional freezes admirably.

Mexican Feathergrass (Nassella tenuissima)

5. Gregg's Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii)

This butterfly magnet produces clusters of blue-purple flowers in late summer through fall. It's drought resistant, freeze tolerant, and comes back strong year after year.

Gregg's Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii)

6. Texas Lantana (Lantana urticoides)

With its vibrant orange and yellow flowers, Texas Lantana is a pollinator favorite. Incredibly heat and drought tolerant, it may die back during freezes but reliably returns from the roots in spring.

Texas Lantana (Lantana urticoides)

7. Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

This medicinal native produces striking purple flowers that attract butterflies and birds. Drought tolerant once established, it easily handles Arlington's occasional freezes.

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

8. Gulf Muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris)

Famous for its spectacular pink-purple seed heads in fall, Gulf Muhly is a showstopper in any landscape. Extremely drought tolerant and cold hardy to 0°F, it's perfect for Arlington properties.

Gulf Muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris)

9. Mealy Blue Sage (Salvia farinacea)

This native sage produces spikes of blue-purple flowers from spring through fall. Drought tolerant and freeze resistant, it's a low-maintenance addition to any Arlington garden.

Mealy Blue Sage (Salvia farinacea)

10. Flame Acanthus (Anisacanthus quadrifidus)

Also known as hummingbird bush, this woody perennial produces fiery red-orange tubular flowers that attract pollinators. It's extremely drought tolerant and will return after freezes, even if it dies back to the ground.

Flame Acanthus (Anisacanthus quadrifidus)

At Handsome Lawn Service, we specialize in creating beautiful, sustainable landscapes using these and other Texas natives. Contact us today to transform your Arlington property into a drought-resistant, freeze-tolerant oasis!