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What are Native Plants?

We define a native or indigenous plant as a species that has been recorded at the time of early settlement in this area, about 300 years ago. Native plants possess plenty of nectar and wildlife habitat characteristics that are adapted to the local climate. Native plants just make sense!

Why choose Native Plants? 

Native grasses, flowers, and shrubs have adapted to the local climate of the region. They are, by evolution, tolerant of extreme heat, bitter cold, and fierce winds of the Midwest. After they are established, they need no extra protection from the drought in summer or the harsh elements in winter, thereby reducing gardening labor. An area of lawn that has been converted to a native plant garden does not require routine fertilizers, watering, or mowing.
The plants featured below are native to Lucas County and work with just about any rain garden design. Please contact us for questions on locating a retailer near you. ​
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Flowers

Black-Eyed Susan
Blue Flag Iris
Blue Vervain
Cardinal Flower
Culver's Root
Daylilies
Flat-Topped White Aster
Ironweed
Marsh Marigold
Wild Geranium
Purple Coneflower
Swamp Milkweed
Tall Coreopsis
White Turtlehead
Wild Red Columbine
Wild Geranium
Butterfly Milkweed
Marsh Blazing Star
New England Aster
Great Blue Lobelia

Grasses and Sedges

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Fox Sedge
Little Bluestem
Prairie Dropseed
Soft Rush

Shrubs

Black Chokeberry
Highbush Blueberry
Red-twigged Dogwood
Photo Credit: reference photos taken from www.wildflower.org and other various sources.
Helpful Native Plant Resources
  • The NWF Native Plants Finder allows you to search for plants specific to your zip-code. (external resource)
  • Wild Ones and Wild Ones Oak Openings Region Chapter (external resource)
  • ODNR Go Native- http://ohiodnr.gov/gonative (external resource)
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Garden Planning Tool (external resource)

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • Our Partners
    • Privacy Policy
    • Get Involved >
      • Speaker's Bureau Contact Form
      • Technical Team Contact Form
  • About Rain Gardens
    • What's A Rain Garden?
    • How to Build a Rain Garden
  • Native Plants
    • Where to Buy
  • Sacred Grounds
  • Additional Resources
    • Publications
    • For Educators
    • FAQ
    • Event Calendar