type of plants

Question

I have a rocky, sunny backyard about 40 miles east of Austin, TX. What type of plants would be best and will use little water? Thank you.

Answer 1

There are plenty of plants that like sunny, rocky soil and need little water.

Xerophytes in particular are perfectly adapted for your conditions. Here's an article all about them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/xerophyte-desert-plants.htm

Here's a broader article about good drought-tolerant plants:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/drought-tolerant-plants-for-nearly-any-landscape.htm

The best and easiest way to ensure your plants do well in your climate is to choose native species. Here's a great (if kind of dense) resource for plants native to your area:
http://water.tamu.edu/files/2014/01/central-texas-landscaping-plants-guide.pdf