Native plant uses

Wildlife habitat

Large game, small animals, and pollinators prefer native species for food and shelter, and some cannot survive without them.

Diverse native grasslands provide excellent forage. Modern livestock flourish on the same plants that sustained the buffalo.

Wildflower meadows are pleasing to the eye and good for wildlife and soil health. Discover nature’s secrets to great landscaping.

Native seed helps restore tallgrass prairies, glades, savannas, and woodlands and benefit plants, habitats, and livestock.

Many state and federal agencies offer programs to share costs for native seed to support restoration and habitats.