Plants growing naturally in areas before European settlers came are considered native plants. Native plants are found in meadows, prairies, rocky areas, road sides, edge of the woods, woodland, ponds, and pond edges and can be planted in a home garden. They include flowers, trees, shrubs, grasses, sedges, vines, and other plants. Native plants have adapted to local climate and growing conditions. When first planted they will require some attention until they are established. Once established they have low resource requirements such as water or fertilizer. They are generally free of serious pests and, in general, are not aggressive. Diversified populations of wildlife are sustained and enhanced by native plants. It is very important to monitor both wild areas and gardens to remove non-native invasive plants before they take hold and displace native plant communities by preventing the seeding and growth of native plants.
All native plants listed on the BCNWP website are suited to the Brown County area.
Check back soon - new plants will be added to this list.
