Ligustrum

Sun or shade. Included here as an example of aggressive non-native species to avoid in south-central Texas; the \”disgustrums\” include several privet species used by homebuilders as instant evergreen hedges. […]

Vitex

Sun/partial shade; deciduous, with high heat and drought tolerance.\n\nVitex spreads aggressively by seed, especially around limestone outcrops, dry creekbeds and riparian areas in Bexar County and south-central Texas. Since it […]

Mexican Petunia (Dwarf)

Sun or partial shade; herbaceous, generally freezing back in winter. ‘Katie’ is a low-growing perennial branching from the ground with woody stems, long willow-like leaves and purple (‘Katie’) or pink […]

Queen’s Crown

Sun/part shade; deciduous. A vigorous and aggressive climber, easily swallowing up poles, telephone wires, and buildings by the end of summer. It turns to dust after the first freeze but […]

Nandina

Sun/part shade. Evergreen, spread aggressively into natural areas throughout the southeastern U.S., central Texas and Bexar County, to the detriment of native woodlands and the wildlife that depend on them. […]

Maidenhair Grass

Full or partial sun. A tall ornamental bunchgrass with wispy fan-shaped flowers that float above the golden foliage providing winter interest. Cut back as needed in late winter.