Native Plants

Native Plants are VALUABLE for POLLINATORS.

Native Plants, also known as "prairie plants" have grown in Iowa years before humans arrived.

Advantages for Native Plantings:

• They thrive in local conditions. They survive winter cold, summer heat, drought and high winds.
• When they are established, they require little to no additional water or fertilization.
• They resist or tolerate most insect pests and disease.
• They provide season-long color and interest.
• They are excellent pollinators: serving as host plants for caterpillars and nectar for butterflies.
• Natives are excellent to help prevent erosion and air pollution.
• They provide shelter and food for wildlife.