Bushes
Texas Sage
Sun: Full sun
Size: 3–5 ft
Wildlife: Attracts bees.
Why it works: Evergreen, silver foliage, purple blooms after rain; drought‑proof.
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Size: 3–4 ft
Wildlife: Berries attract birds.
Why it works: Compact, clean shape, zero maintenance, native, drought‑tough.
Dwarf Burford Holly
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Size: 3–5 ft
Wildlife: Red berries in winter.
Why it works: Dense, glossy foliage; great for foundation beds; extremely reliable.
Nandina
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Size: 3–5 ft
Wildlife: Attracts bees and pollinators; berries may be toxic to birds
Why it works: Colorful year-round, drought-tolerant, compact, great for borders
Knock Out Rose
Sun: Full sun
Size: 3–6 ft
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Why it works: Long bloom time, low maintenance, heat and drought tolerant
Sunshine Ligustrum
Sun: Full sun
Size: 3–6 ft
Why it works: Bright yellow foliage adds color contrast; stays evergreen; very low maintenance.
Wax Leaf Ligustrum
Size: 6–8 ft
Sun: Full sun
Why it works: Dark green evergreen foliage; great as an anchor shrub in beds.
Indian Hawthorn
Size: 2–3 ft
Sun: Full sun
Why it works: Evergreen, compact, pink/white blooms.
