Is there more information on planting native species?
Both the Connecticut Botanical Society and the Arboretum at Connecticut College have information on native plants. Are there any plants that I should not use in my yard or garden? Many plants sold in nurseries or as seed are not native to the United States. Usually this not a problem because most plants grow and limit their development to the site on which they are planted. However, a small number of non-native plant species have become invasive and are very difficult to control. They are able to grow and mature rapidly, spread to other areas and thrive in many habitats. In natural areas, they establish themselves at the expense of native species and can have a detrimental impact on wildlife. View more information on invasive non-native species; download a brochure on alternatives to ornamental invasive plants. List of the Plants in the DEP Garden: Evergreen Shrubs: Dwarf Inkberry (Ilex glabra compacta) Coast Leucothoe (Leucothoe axillaris) Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia Sarah) Paxi
