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A brief word about
invasive exotic plants:
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While sometimes attractive, non-native plants that are introduced into the Hoosier environment pose a threat to existing, established plant life. Some exotics are able to grow expotentially quickly, starving out native plant life. This in turn destroys the natural food chain for wildlife in our state. |
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| INVASIVE EXOTICS TO AVOID: |
| Purple loosestrive, Lithrum |
| Burning Bush, Euonymus |
| Highbush Cranberry, Viburmum opulus (don't confuse with native American Cranberrybush, V. trilobum ) |
| Reed Canary Grass, Phalaris |
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| Honeysuckle species including: |
| Japanese, Lonicera japonica |
| Amur, L. maackii |
| Tartarian, L. tatarica |
| Morrow, L morrowii |
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> Wildlife Friendly Native Plants |
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NATIVE INDIANA PLANTS tolerate the soil and weather conditions in our area, requiring less fertilizer, less pesticides, and less water. Native plants are necessary for healthy wildlife populations, and help prevent the spread of invasive exotics.
On this page, you will find native trees, shrubs, vines, and nectar plants appropriate for your Wildlife Habitat.
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The Red Maple is a beautiful and popular native Hoosier tree. It's colorful Fall foilage display makes it a favorite, and a perfect addition to your Wildlife Habitat! |
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CLICK HERE for more detailed info on native Indiana trees |
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EVERGREEN: |
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CLICK HERE for more detailed info on native Indiana shrubs |
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| Serviceberry, Amelanchier |
| New Jersey Tea, Ceanothus |
| Spicebush, Lindera benzoin |
| Ninebark, Physocarpus opulifolius |
| Sumac, Rhus |
| Elderberry, Sambucus canadensis |
| Gray Dogwood, Cornus racemosa |
| Silky Dogwood, Cornus amomum |
| Virginia Sweetspire, Itea virginica |
| Winterberry Holly, Ilex verticillata |
| Buttonbush, Cephalanthus |
| Coralberries, Symphoricarpos |
| Viburnums, Viburnum (most spp.) |
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CLICK HERE for more detailed info on native Indiana nectar plants |
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Nearly every blooming tree, shrub, perennial, or annual will provide some nectar for butterflies. This list includes favorites in many habitats:
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| Redbud, Cercis canadensis |
| Lilac, Syringa vulgaris |
| Dogwood, Cornus spp. |
| Catmint, Nepeta mussinii |
| Bee balm, Monarda spp. |
| Phlox, Phlox spp. |
| Butterfly Bush, Buddleia spp. |
| Purple Coneflower, Echinacea |
| Summer Sweet, Clethra |
| Liatris, Liatris spp. |
| Goldenrod, Solidago spp. |
| Bluebeard, Caryopteris |
| Aster, Aster spp. |
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LARVAL FOOD SOURCES
Nectar meets only partial needs of butterflies. Many butterflies lay their eggs only on specific plants. To keep these butterflies in your habitat, you need to provide their larval or caterpillar food as well.
Monarchs are common and particularly interesting butterflies. Their migration to Mexico can be followed on Monarch Watch:http://www.monarchwatch.org/index.html. A ttract them to your yard with their specific larval food, any of five kinds of Milkweed: common, showy, swamp, butterfly weed, or annual Blood Flower.
Pesticides ravage butterflies, their eggs, and caterpillars when sprayed on flowers, trees, shrubs, and lawns. Learn to accept some damage on your leaves rather than using chemicals. |
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