Developing a Planting Plan: Creating Your Personal Plant List

The Native Plant Encyclopedia is an excellent source to learn about the planting and growing characteristics of different plants. A powerful feature of the encyclopedia is the capability to create and customize your own Personal Plant List.

The Native Plant Encyclopedia contains photographs and profiles of native plants suited to your site. This allows you to choose native species that are ecologically appropriate to your shoreline zone, are adapted to your area, and meet your aesthetic requirements.

Make your selections, add them to your Personal Plant List, and print out the list. You can use it for estimating costs and quantities of plants and materials.

Consider these factors when you develop your Personal Plant List:

Select only native species that are recommended for the county in which your property occurs Think about bloom time, height, etc. (With some planning, you can have a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes blooming at different times throughout the growing season). Consider plant availability Strive for "plant community restoration" Establish project goals such as attracting wildlife