What Are Native Plants?
Wild Ones defines a native plant as a species that occurs naturally in a particular region, ecosystem and/or habitat and was present prior to European settlement.
Benefits of Native Plants
- Native plants are essential host and nectar plants for pollinators.
- Native plants have deep roots which absorb excess rainfall and prevent water from running directly into our rivers and streams?helping to provide clean water for everyone.
- Native plants in place of turf lawns help reduce your carbon footprint.
Where Can I Find Native Plant Information?
Designing Native Plant Gardens – Wild Ones
Natve Plant information – Minnesota Native Intelligence
Minnesota Native Plant Society
MN DNR Guide to Landscaping with Natives
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Native Plant Info Network
Plant of the Month – MN Board 0f Water and Soil Resources
Pollinators
Monarch Joint Venture (HQ at U of MN)