Ecoregions: Texas Blackland Prairies

The Blackland Prairie once covered a long band of central and North Texas with tallgrass prairie on dark, heavy clay soil. Today it includes much of the Dallas area and east of Fort Worth. Blackland clay holds moisture, swells when wet, and cracks when dry, so plants here have to handle both extremes.

This collection gathers native grasses, wildflowers, and shrubs adapted to those soils. Planting in fall gives roots time to establish before summer heat. Mulching helps hold moisture, and raised beds or berms can help in spots where water sits.

If your soil is sandier or rocky and drains fast, see Cross Timbers native plants instead. Many yards sit near the boundary, so mixing plants from both collections works well. Not sure which ecoregion you're in? Look up your address on an ecoregion map. Shop online for pickup by appointment or free delivery in select Fort Worth zip codes, or visit a weekend Open House to shop in person.