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Native Plants Do It Better

What is a Keystone Native Plant and why should I plant these in my garden? Keystone plants are powerhouse plant species that play a disproportionatley large role in supporting the health and vitality of an ecosystem, acting as a crucial food source or habitat for a wide variety of other species.

Collage of images showcasing keystone tree species and their supported caterpillar varieties. Includes Native Oaks with 300+ species, Native Prunus (cherry, plum, chokecherry) with 300+ species, Native Birch with 200+ species, and Native Maples with 200+ species. Text overlay: 'Some Keystone Trees and How Many Species They Support.'
Infographic featuring Native Goldenrods, Sunflowers, Asters, and Rudbeckia with supporting species information. Highlights ecological benefits for caterpillars and bees.

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False Sunflower

False Sunflower

Black Cohash

Black Cohash

Blue Iris

Blue Iris

Goatsbeard

Goatsbeard

Golden Alexander

Golden Alexander

Swamp Milkweed

Swamp Milkweed

Culver's Root

Culver's Root

Zig Zag Goldenrod

Zig Zag Goldenrod

Fleabane

Fleabane

Red Columbine

Red Columbine

APCC logo and link to their website

Click the APCC Logo to be taken to their website where you will find their Resource Fact Sheet Pages with a wealth of information and how to’s.

Topics include: Cyanobacteria, Eco-friendly Landscapes, Habitat Protection, Managing Stormwater, and Pond Stewardship.

Click here for a direct link to APCC’s PDF of where to SOURCE native plants and seeds.

Pollinator Pathway logo and link to their website

Click the Logo to learn more about New England Native Plants for Pollinators. Pollinators need continuous bloom. This list is broken down by spring (April – June); summer (July – August); and fall (September – November). Bloom time can vary depending on your Cape Zone 6- 7a and the microclimate of your garden.

Click here for a direct link to Pollinator Pathway’s PDF list of New England Native Plants.

Photo Credit:
NASA Earth Observatory

Help Restore and Protect the Cape & Islands that we all Love by choosing the Perfect Plant

This online tool from CapeCodNativePlants.org is designed to help you find the native plants best-suited for specific sites that provide the greatest ecological function and benefit, and that will also complement your Cape Cod landscape design. Using the dropdowns below, you have the ability to find plants based on these six criteria: Plant Type, Sunlight, Soils, Bloom Month, Size, and Nature Benefits. Based on your choices, the results will automatically populate.