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Monday - March 15, 2010
From: Los Fresnos, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Drought Tolerant
Title: Small native plants to line driveway in Los Fresnos, Texas
Answered by: Nan Hampton
QUESTION:
I have a 70' driveway. What are recommended drought resistant dwarf (no more than 3 feet) plants to line the driveway?ANSWER:
Here are some native plants from your area that are within the size range you want or can be pruned to stay within that range. You can see more possibilities by choosing South Texas from the map or the pull down menu on our Recommended Species page:
Abutilon hypoleucum (whiteleaf Indian mallow)
Atriplex canescens (fourwing saltbush) semi-evergreen
Chamaecrista fasciculata (partridge pea)
Euphorbia antisyphilitica (candelilla) evergreen
Larrea tridentata (creosote bush) evergreen
Lantana urticoides (West Indian shrubverbena)
Leucophyllum frutescens (Texas barometer bush) evergreen and there are compact varieties available
Malpighia glabra (wild crapemyrtle) evergreen in South Texas and dwarf varieties are available
Nolina texana (Texas sacahuista) evergreen
Opuntia ellisiana (tigertongue) evergreen
Pavonia lasiopetala (Texas swampmallow)
Salvia greggii (autumn sage) evergreen in South Texas
Wedelia texana (hairy wedelia) evergreen in South Texas
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