Pennsylvania, the Keystone State, is full of rich history and historical monuments. It has large, diverse cities, and sprawling, peaceful mountains. The state flower is the mountain laurel, but there are more than 2,100 native plants in the state. This Pennsylvania native plants list will help you learn more about some possible options for your…
The Pacific Northwest is known as a home for lush, green plants, with many species that are rich in color, texture, and shape, and in local history. Native plants serve an important function to the local ecosystem and planting natives is an important way to help restore those ecosystems. You will attract native wildlife and…
The Sooner State is located in the South Central and Southern Plains region of the United States. Oklahoma has 51 state parks and lots of beautiful, protected land to visit and enjoy. It’s also home to many beautiful native trees, shrubs, flowers, and more. When you choose native plants in your landscape or garden, you…
Nebraska is a midwestern U.S. state known for the Great Plains and the dunes of the Sandhills, as well as the rock formations around the state’s panhandle. The state tends to have warm summers and cold winters and the average annual temp is around 50 degrees. It has a typical Midwestern climate that experiences all…
Missouri is a Midwestern state with more than six million residents. The state was named after a tribe of Sioux Indians called the Missouris. It’s known for its barbecue, the pawpaw fruit, the famous Gateway Arch, and much more. Something else that Missouri has is a lot of beautiful native wildflowers. This Missouri native plants…
Minnesota has a continental climate with cold, frigid winters and hot, humid summers. Like much of the Upper Midwest United States, it has some of the widest variety of weather conditions. It has clearly defined four seasons, each with its own characteristics. These seasons bring challenges to plant life in the area, but natives have…
Have you ever gotten too busy and all of a sudden realized your basil plants have all bloomed (or are about to bloom)? It happened to me more than once. So what can you do now? Are basil flowers edible? Let’s explore what happens when the basil blooms and what to do with the basil…
What is more pleasing to the eye than flowers in your windows? While maintaining a flower garden may not be everyone’s cup of tea, window boxes make the job easier, more convenient, and of course, more beautiful. You do not need a lot of plants to fill them up. Though it requires relatively less effort,…
When you’re looking to design a beautiful flower garden that will attract butterflies, honeybees, and other native wildlife, you need to choose native flowers. These will be the most well-adapted to the unique climate of Iowa so they can withstand weather, pests, and more. Our Iowa native plants list is meant to get you started…