Native Landscaping in Cedar Park, TX
Cedar Park residents can access LCRA WaterSmart rebates — recently increased to up to $2,000 for turf conversion and $3,000 total per property. The city sits on the Edwards Plateau, making it well-suited for drought-tolerant native landscaping.
Up to $3,000 total through LCRA WaterSmart
Available Rebate Programs
WaterSmart Rebates
Up to $3,000 total (50% of costs)Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)
Turf conversion at $0.50/sq ft (min 200 sq ft, up to $2,000). Also covers compost, mulch, aeration, soil testing, irrigation evaluations, and equipment retrofits. 50% of total cost, up to $3,000 per residential property.
- Must be an LCRA domestic use customer or receive water from an LCRA customer utility
- Pre-approval required for turf conversion
- Minimum 200 sq ft of healthy turf for conversion
- Submit application within 90 days of installation
Rebate programs change regularly. Always confirm details directly with the program provider before applying. View all Texas programs.
Recommended Native Plants for Cedar Park
These native plants are well-adapted to the Edwards Plateau ecoregion and have growth habits that work well in HOA-conscious front yard designs.
Blackfoot Daisy
Melampodium leucanthum
Thrives in Cedar Park's rocky limestone soils. Stays tidy year-round.
Mealy Blue Sage
Salvia farinacea
Blue-purple spikes bloom reliably through summer. Low water once established.
Texas Sotol
Dasylirion texanum
Architectural evergreen that adds year-round structure to beds.
Rock Rose
Pavonia lasiopetala
Pink blooms spring to fall. Compact and tidy for smaller front yard beds.
Kidneywood
Eysenhardtia texana
Small native tree with fragrant white flower clusters. Light, airy canopy.
Prairie Verbena
Glandularia bipinnatifida
Low ground cover with purple flowers. Fills in quickly between taller plants.
Explore the full native plant library in the Pollinator Patch app, filtered by your specific ecoregion.
HOA Landscaping in Cedar Park
Cedar Park includes many master-planned communities (Buttercup Creek, Silverado, Anderson Mill). HOA guidelines vary. LCRA rebate documentation can support your case when proposing landscape changes to an HOA board.
HOA-Conscious Design Tips
- Start with clean edges and defined bed shapes — structure signals care more than plant choice.
- Place shorter plants near the street and taller ones near the house for a tidy layered look.
- Use mulch between plants to signal intentional planting and reduce bare-soil concerns.
- Repeat 2–3 plant species for a cohesive, planned appearance rather than a random mix.
Local Tips for Cedar Park
- LCRA WaterSmart rebates require pre-approval before starting turf conversion.
- Cedar Park also offers a Water Thrifty program with additional conservation rebates.
- Local nurseries like Hill Country Water Gardens specialize in Edwards Plateau natives.
- Cedar Park soil is typically alkaline and well-drained — choose plants adapted to these conditions.
Plan Your Cedar Park Native Yard
Pollinator Patch helps you pick the right native plants for Cedar Park's Edwards Plateau ecoregion, design an HOA-conscious layout, and generate documentation for rebate applications.