SEVEN PONDS NATURE CENTER
Demonstration Gardens

Native Plants for Native Wildlife

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TREES & SHRUBS

American Elderberry

American Hazelnut

Arrowwood Viburnum

Flowering Dogwood

Michigan Holly

Red-berried Elder

Spicebush

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WILDFLOWERS

Butterfly Weed

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GRASSES

Prairie Dropseed

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Click on the plant names to learn all about them, including best growing locations, optimal soil conditions, benefits to wildlife, and more!

Frequently Asked Questions...

What are the benefits of growing native plants in my yard?

Are native plants harder to grow than ornamentals?

Where can I purchase native plants?

Where to Purchase Native Plants