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Michigan Native Plants

Why Plant Native?

September 5, 2024July 8, 2024 by
Photography by member Pat Pawlak. Image used with her permission.

If you’ve heard about the movement to plant more native species but wonder why is it important, the following resources will answer your questions!

Categories Announcements, Environment, Michigan Gardening, Michigan Native Plants

Endangered and Threatened Species in Michigan

September 5, 2024June 5, 2024 by

Dr. Todd Barkman shares a list from the MSU Extension of Endangered and Threatened Species in Michigan.

Categories Announcements, Michigan Native Plants, Notices

What are Keystone Native Plants and Why are They so Important?

June 6, 2023April 6, 2022 by

14% of native plants (the keystones) support 90% of butterfly and moth lepidoptera species.

Categories Announcements, Michigan Gardening, Michigan Native Plants, Notices, Pollinators

Michigan Native Plants – Milkweed

March 29, 2021 by

Milkweed The Asclepias syriaca (common milkweed) one variety of milkweed common to Michigan. For more information on this and other Milkweed plants, please go to Milk Weed Sources in Michigan as compiled by Murray Cooper, KGC Horticulture Chair.

Categories Environment, Michigan Gardening, Michigan Native Plants

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