Why Go Native?

• Florida native plant refers to those species occurring within the state boundaries prior to European contact, according tot he best available scientific and historical documentation.
• To determine which plants are native to Florida, consult the Guide to Vascular Plants of Florida, Richard P. Wunderlin, University Press of Florida, 1998, or http://www.plantatlas.usf.edu/.
• By using native plants in your garden, you help ensure that our native wildlife has the food & habitat they need to survive.
• Native plants are low maintenance (i.e.: little to no irrigation, fertilizers or pesticides required).
• Native plants are tough, adaptable, and many species are drought tolerant.
• Native plants thrive in sandy soils, grow on rock, muck, underwater and in treetops.
• Native plants endure hot sun, survive cold snaps and even recover from fire.
• Native plants support diverse, balanced eco-systems.
• Native plants create a unique regional identity for us.
• Native plants grow on rock, muck, underwater and in treetops.
• Ask local  nurseries to order native plants & keep them in stock!