Deerhorn Clarkia
Deerhorn Clarkia
City of Butte Flower
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Clarkia pulchella
Lewis Flax
Lewis Flax
Linum lewisii
Spearleaf
Spearleaf
Stonecrop
Stonecrop
Sedum lanceolatum
Whether it be learning that your favorite garden wildflower is a tasty treat for elk or creating wildlife habitat in your yard, introducing native plants into your landscape is a great way to connect with the areas where you hunt, camp, hike, ride dirtbikes, fish, ski, sled and so on. Listed below are some other reasons to plant native plants in your landscape!
LOW MAINTENANCE
Once established (typically after two growing seasons) they require little maintenance. They are built to survive the local environment they are in, without help from humans.
PROVIDE SHELTER AND FOOD FOR WILDLIFE
Seeds, nuts and fruits of native plants provide food for all sizes and types of wildlife. Native trees and shrubs found in the wild can also be used as landscape plants to provide habitat for native birds and small critters.
https://www.audubon.org/content/why-native-plants-matter
SUPPORT POLLINATORS
They support native insect populations.
https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/documents/AttractingPollinatorsV5.pdf
CONSERVE WATER
They are adapted to local environment conditions and require less water than most ornamentals that are not adapted to the local environment.
When properly sited (right plant, right place), they don't require a set watering schedule after establishment, saving you time spent watering.
Deep rooted native plants increase the soil's capacity to store water, reducing runoff.
With their deep root systems and drought tolerance, a lot of native plants are a great option for fire-wise landscapes.
JUST AS BEAUTIFUL AS ORNAMENTALS
They showcase amazing blooms, fall-color, and interesting foliage just like ornamentals do.
EDIBLE NATIVE PLANTS
From berries to herbs to bulbs, there are tons of native edible plants that can be grown in your backyard.
ETHNOBOTANY
Interested in learning how people used to make use of native plants in day-to-day life? Check out this link!
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