Who
we are
The Michigan Native Plant Producers Association
comprises 12 independently owned nurseries located throughout
the state of Michigan. Together we grow and sell over 400
species of Michigan native plants and seeds, including, trees,
shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, and ferns.
As an organization, our mission is to benefit
member businesses by creating an ethical, profitable, and
ecologically sound business environment. As responsible
propagators of Michigan native plants, we are committed to
enhancing the diversity and health of Michigan's unique natural
heritage.
Why
native plants?
Native plants have several characteristics that
make them appealing as garden and landscaping plants:
They are naturally
adapted to the soils and weather conditions of the area, so
they need little care once they've become established. If
they're planted in the proper location, they do not need
fertilization, irrigation, or winter protection. When
used in place of lawn, they decrease the time and expense
required for repeated mowing.
They provide food
and cover for wildlife. Native plants attract
butterflies, dragonflies, birds, and a host of other
creatures that provide movement and interest to a garden.
Landscapes containing native plants can help offset the
dramatic loss of habitat resulting from rapid development.
They improve the quality of the environment
by slowing stormwater runoff, preventing erosion, and enriching
the soil. The deep roots of native plants provide a
path for water to seep into the ground, thereby preventing
runoff from speeding overland, taking soil with it. Also,
the use of native plants in landscapes can reduce the air and
noise pollution created by mowers and other yard equipment, the
water pollution caused by fertilizers and pesticides, and the
loss of natural areas by invasions of alien plants that have
escaped from traditional gardens.
Native plants can be found for every type of
environment, from dry and sunny to soggy and shady. With
their variety of colors, heights, foliage, and bloom times,
they can add beauty and interest to any landscape.
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