As beautiful as we find wildflowers, local wildlife also find them enticing. Butterfly weed, milkweed, and Black-eyed Susans are guaranteed to bring in droves of butterflies. Some other local favorites include many members of the primrose, evening primrose, and sunflower families. Morning glory, while somewhat intrusive, is a beautiful vine for an unkempt area. There are also a few species of clematis native to our area that are also attractive.
Native species are very important to the ecosystems that they represent.
Removal of plants from the wild along with development of natural areas has put a serious strain on our native species. There are many reputable nurseries that supply native plants through various propagation techniques without disturbing our natural populations. Using native plants to landscape your yard can be very enjoyable and beneficial. Native landscapes encourage a multitude of life right outside your backdoor. Hopefully everyone will soon learn to appreciate our native environments.