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Best Native Plant Books and Guides
A guide to native plant books for gardeners, from ecology and design to pollinators and regional plant guides, with tips for choosing the right one.
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7 guides, starting with Best Native Plant Books and Guides.
Idaho Huckleberry Plant: Identification and Growing Guide
Learn to identify Idaho's thinleaf huckleberry, how it differs from blueberries, where it grows, whether you can buy or grow one, and picking basics.
Is Coreopsis a Native Plant? Species and Garden Uses
Coreopsis (tickseed) is native to the Americas, but native status depends on species and region. See common native species, cultivars, sun needs and spread.
Is Sedum a Native Plant? Native Species and Look-Alikes
Some sedums are native to North America and many popular ones are not. See which stonecrops are native, which are look-alikes, and how they grow in shade.
Native Bush Mint: Growing Tips and Pollinator Value
Native bush mint can mean Australian Prostanthera or North American bushmints. Learn the differences, growing tips, pollinator value and edibility cautions.
Native Juniper Guide
Learn which junipers are native to North America, how to identify them, how fast they grow, and how to choose one for wildlife and tough, low-water landscapes.
Texas Sage Varieties: Choosing the Right Type for Your Garden
Compare Texas sage (Leucophyllum) species and cultivars by size, flower color and hardiness, plus dwarf options and tips for identifying the type you have.
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