Native plants thrive in our region. They have evolved to coexist with local wildlife and have adapted to the regional climate and soil. This makes them uniquely qualified to be low-maintenance and supportive of our native birds, insects and animals.
Native plants thrive in our region. They have evolved to coexist with local wildlife and have adapted to the regional climate and soil. This makes them uniquely qualified to be low-maintenance and supportive of our native birds, insects and animals.
Beauty, hardiness and environmental benefits all wrapped up in one — plant some natives today.
A number of local options are available.
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve and the D&R Greenway Land Trust offer periodic sales of New Jersey native plants.
Local nurseries also offer a variety of native plants. Ask a knowledgeable sales associate or read more below to know what to purchase.
Learn about invasives. The Municipality of Princeton maintains a “Do Not Plant” list for residents.
Tour natives. Visit the Karen Colihan Native Plant Garden within the Mercer Educational Gardens to see a variety of native plants.
Learn about natives. The Native Plant Society of New Jersey maintains a list of native plants by county. More information about native plants can be found at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station.
Keep it low maintenance. Review the Master Gardeners of Mercer County’s suggestions on low maintenance native and wildflower plantings.
Incorporate natives. For a step-by-step guide to integrate native plants into your yard, check out Jersey Friendly Yards.
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