why native?A healthy and diverse ecosystem is important for clean air and water, soil stability, and critical food and shelter for wildlife. Whether adding a few native plants to your landscape or substituting them in for exotic species, there are many benefits to going native, including:
Each year, April is Native Plant Month! Learn more about native plant month in Ohio at https://www.ohionativeplantmonth.org/
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ADDITIONAL resources
Ohio Department of Natural Resource's list of native plants with helpful fact sheets.
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GO NATIVE FOR POLLINATORSView regional guides about planting for pollinators provided by the Pollinator Partnership™ (www.pollinator.org), in support of the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC–www.nappc.org).
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PLANT NATIVEThis is a "starter" list of native plants for Ohio and Indiana. It is intended for residential or commercial landscapers who want to create attractive and varied native landscapes.
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BACKYARDS FOR BUTTERFLIESFind out what plants attract and support the more than 140 species of butterfly that have been recorded in Ohio. Learn gardening tips and seasonal growing recommendations.
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