Native Plants
New England Aster, Aster novae-angliae. © USDA, NRCS, 1995-Midwestern Wetland Flora @ PLANTS.
Native plants are adapted to Michigan's soils and climate, and they provide food and habitat for our native animals. Using native plants encourages a broad array of plants in the landscape, and since these plants are well-adapted to our local growing conditions, they require little or no special treatment after establishment. Check out the following pages for more information:
Landscaping
Learn about the benefits of Landscaping with Native Plants, plus some helpful tips.
Presettlement Vegetation
Curious about what kind of plants were here in Washtenaw County before settlement took place? Look at the Presettlement Vegetation of Washtenaw County map.
Resources
Check out the following web sites for additional information:
- City of Ann Arbor, Natural Area Preservation Program.
- Ann Arbor Chapter of Wild Ones, a national non-profit organization that promotes the use of native plants in landscaping.
- USDA PLANTS Database
Contractors
Contact sources for wildflower & prairie grass seed, and prairie planting & restoration: Native Habitat & Food Plot Establishment and Management Contractors & Sources List (PDF).