Indiana Native Plant Society
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Acting as champions for biodiversity, we seek to nourish the web of life through native plants and to form bonds of stewardship for the future by bringing Indiana youth to nature.
Learn more at indiananativeplants.org.
Learn more at indiananativeplants.org.
Leadplant is a small native shrub whose roots can reach up to 15 feet deep. Thriving in dry soils, this species is a host plant for the silver-spotted skipper and the eastern tailed-blue.
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July 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Leadplant is a small native shrub whose roots can reach up to 15 feet deep. Thriving in dry soils, this species is a host plant for the silver-spotted skipper and the eastern tailed-blue.
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#nativeplants #gardensky #plantconservation #bloomscrollings #gardensky #plantconservation #bloomscrolling
Mountain mint (Pycnanthemum) species are a wonderful sensory experience, with minty-scented leaves and blooms that attract an impressive array of insects, including the blue winged wasp.
You can read about mountain mints on the INPS Native PlantFinder.
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You can read about mountain mints on the INPS Native PlantFinder.
#nativeplants #gardensky #bloomscrolling
July 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Mountain mint (Pycnanthemum) species are a wonderful sensory experience, with minty-scented leaves and blooms that attract an impressive array of insects, including the blue winged wasp.
You can read about mountain mints on the INPS Native PlantFinder.
#nativeplants #gardensky #bloomscrolling
You can read about mountain mints on the INPS Native PlantFinder.
#nativeplants #gardensky #bloomscrolling
Native milkweeds support more than just monarch butterflies.
From bees to butterflies to beetles, the genus Asclepias provides pollen, nectar, and seeds to nourish a variety of native insects.
#pollinatorgarden #milkweed #bloomscrolling #nativeplants #plantconservation
From bees to butterflies to beetles, the genus Asclepias provides pollen, nectar, and seeds to nourish a variety of native insects.
#pollinatorgarden #milkweed #bloomscrolling #nativeplants #plantconservation
July 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Native milkweeds support more than just monarch butterflies.
From bees to butterflies to beetles, the genus Asclepias provides pollen, nectar, and seeds to nourish a variety of native insects.
#pollinatorgarden #milkweed #bloomscrolling #nativeplants #plantconservation
From bees to butterflies to beetles, the genus Asclepias provides pollen, nectar, and seeds to nourish a variety of native insects.
#pollinatorgarden #milkweed #bloomscrolling #nativeplants #plantconservation
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Big, Beautiful Swallowtails
Swallowtails are the flamboyant rockstars of the butterfly world! They are large, colorful and frankly spectacular butterflies in the family Papilionidae which contains around 580 species. Some have b...
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June 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
No matter if you have 10 acres of undeveloped land, 1/10 acre urban yard, or 10 square feet of patio space that can house containers, you can help native wildlife by adding native plants.
#nativeplants #plantconservation #gardening #gardensky #pollinators #pollinatorgarden
#nativeplants #plantconservation #gardening #gardensky #pollinators #pollinatorgarden
June 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
No matter if you have 10 acres of undeveloped land, 1/10 acre urban yard, or 10 square feet of patio space that can house containers, you can help native wildlife by adding native plants.
#nativeplants #plantconservation #gardening #gardensky #pollinators #pollinatorgarden
#nativeplants #plantconservation #gardening #gardensky #pollinators #pollinatorgarden
Native roses are keystones that support over 100 caterpillar species.
The shown species, swamp rose (Rosa palustris), thrives in full sun to part shade in medium-wet soils, can be grown as a hedge, and attracts a variety of pollinators.
#nativeplants #plantconservation #pollinators
The shown species, swamp rose (Rosa palustris), thrives in full sun to part shade in medium-wet soils, can be grown as a hedge, and attracts a variety of pollinators.
#nativeplants #plantconservation #pollinators
May 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Native roses are keystones that support over 100 caterpillar species.
The shown species, swamp rose (Rosa palustris), thrives in full sun to part shade in medium-wet soils, can be grown as a hedge, and attracts a variety of pollinators.
#nativeplants #plantconservation #pollinators
The shown species, swamp rose (Rosa palustris), thrives in full sun to part shade in medium-wet soils, can be grown as a hedge, and attracts a variety of pollinators.
#nativeplants #plantconservation #pollinators
Recognize this unusual species? This is the flower of wooly pipevine (Aristolochia tomentosa), a vining species looks great on a trellis and is the larval host plant for the beautiful pipevine swallowtail in the eastern US.
#nativeplants #plantconservation #pollinators #plantnative #gardensky
#nativeplants #plantconservation #pollinators #plantnative #gardensky
May 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Recognize this unusual species? This is the flower of wooly pipevine (Aristolochia tomentosa), a vining species looks great on a trellis and is the larval host plant for the beautiful pipevine swallowtail in the eastern US.
#nativeplants #plantconservation #pollinators #plantnative #gardensky
#nativeplants #plantconservation #pollinators #plantnative #gardensky
Does today's downpour have you thinking about installing a rain garden? ☔
Made by creating a recessed area, diverting your downspouts, and planting deeply rooted, moisture-loving plants, rain gardens help collect rainwater from your roof and allow it to soak into the ground. (1/2)
Made by creating a recessed area, diverting your downspouts, and planting deeply rooted, moisture-loving plants, rain gardens help collect rainwater from your roof and allow it to soak into the ground. (1/2)
May 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Does today's downpour have you thinking about installing a rain garden? ☔
Made by creating a recessed area, diverting your downspouts, and planting deeply rooted, moisture-loving plants, rain gardens help collect rainwater from your roof and allow it to soak into the ground. (1/2)
Made by creating a recessed area, diverting your downspouts, and planting deeply rooted, moisture-loving plants, rain gardens help collect rainwater from your roof and allow it to soak into the ground. (1/2)
Looking to add natives to your Indiana yard this year and don't know where to start? We have a directory of invasive-free sellers, seasonal sales, and designers across the state. 🔗 in comments.
#nativeplants #pollinatorgarden #pollinators #plantnative #plantconservation #gardening #gardensky 🌎
#nativeplants #pollinatorgarden #pollinators #plantnative #plantconservation #gardening #gardensky 🌎
May 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Looking to add natives to your Indiana yard this year and don't know where to start? We have a directory of invasive-free sellers, seasonal sales, and designers across the state. 🔗 in comments.
#nativeplants #pollinatorgarden #pollinators #plantnative #plantconservation #gardening #gardensky 🌎
#nativeplants #pollinatorgarden #pollinators #plantnative #plantconservation #gardening #gardensky 🌎
Our Florathon is a fun annual event where teams go out to see how many flowering native plants they can ID in 24 hours.
This year, the event supports the Sam Shine Matching Grant program for rare plant monitoring.
Info and join 🔗 in comments.
#nativeplantmonth #nativeplants #plantconservation
This year, the event supports the Sam Shine Matching Grant program for rare plant monitoring.
Info and join 🔗 in comments.
#nativeplantmonth #nativeplants #plantconservation
April 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Our Florathon is a fun annual event where teams go out to see how many flowering native plants they can ID in 24 hours.
This year, the event supports the Sam Shine Matching Grant program for rare plant monitoring.
Info and join 🔗 in comments.
#nativeplantmonth #nativeplants #plantconservation
This year, the event supports the Sam Shine Matching Grant program for rare plant monitoring.
Info and join 🔗 in comments.
#nativeplantmonth #nativeplants #plantconservation
If you confuse false rue anemone (E. biternatum) with rue anemone (T. thalictroides), you wouldn't be alone. While often rue anemone has a 6+ "petals", both can have five.
Our friends at the IL Native Plant Society have a guide to ID. Link in the comments below. 🌎
#nativeplants #conservation
Our friends at the IL Native Plant Society have a guide to ID. Link in the comments below. 🌎
#nativeplants #conservation
April 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
If you confuse false rue anemone (E. biternatum) with rue anemone (T. thalictroides), you wouldn't be alone. While often rue anemone has a 6+ "petals", both can have five.
Our friends at the IL Native Plant Society have a guide to ID. Link in the comments below. 🌎
#nativeplants #conservation
Our friends at the IL Native Plant Society have a guide to ID. Link in the comments below. 🌎
#nativeplants #conservation
If you've hiked in Indiana recently, you've likely seen these two and may have thought they were the same species. The first is squirrel corn (Dicentra canadensis), whose flowers form a heart. The second is Dutchman's breeches (D. cucullaria), whose flowers look like pantaloons.
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April 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
If you've hiked in Indiana recently, you've likely seen these two and may have thought they were the same species. The first is squirrel corn (Dicentra canadensis), whose flowers form a heart. The second is Dutchman's breeches (D. cucullaria), whose flowers look like pantaloons.
#nativeplants
#nativeplants
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A moment of appreciation for the common blue violet (Viola sororia). Found across a range of habitats, this species provides early season nectar and is a larval host plant for 27 species of caterpillars, including the great spangled fritillary butterfly. 🌎
#nativeplants #conservation #pollinators
#nativeplants #conservation #pollinators
April 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A moment of appreciation for the common blue violet (Viola sororia). Found across a range of habitats, this species provides early season nectar and is a larval host plant for 27 species of caterpillars, including the great spangled fritillary butterfly. 🌎
#nativeplants #conservation #pollinators
#nativeplants #conservation #pollinators
Can you guess the native plant?
This keystone species hosts 90+ caterpillars, and its fruit is eaten by at least 40 birds and several mammals. Perhaps you've had the chance to enjoy it yourself in a jam or a pie!
#nativeplantmonth #nativeplants #keystonespecies #plantconservation #conservation
This keystone species hosts 90+ caterpillars, and its fruit is eaten by at least 40 birds and several mammals. Perhaps you've had the chance to enjoy it yourself in a jam or a pie!
#nativeplantmonth #nativeplants #keystonespecies #plantconservation #conservation
April 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Can you guess the native plant?
This keystone species hosts 90+ caterpillars, and its fruit is eaten by at least 40 birds and several mammals. Perhaps you've had the chance to enjoy it yourself in a jam or a pie!
#nativeplantmonth #nativeplants #keystonespecies #plantconservation #conservation
This keystone species hosts 90+ caterpillars, and its fruit is eaten by at least 40 birds and several mammals. Perhaps you've had the chance to enjoy it yourself in a jam or a pie!
#nativeplantmonth #nativeplants #keystonespecies #plantconservation #conservation
Want an early spring bloomer? American plum (Prunus americana) is a native tree that brightens the landscape with its white blooms. Compared to its invasive lookalike, Callery pear, it has a sweet scent and is a keystone species--a host for over 300 caterpillar species.
#conservation #nativeplants
#conservation #nativeplants
April 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Want an early spring bloomer? American plum (Prunus americana) is a native tree that brightens the landscape with its white blooms. Compared to its invasive lookalike, Callery pear, it has a sweet scent and is a keystone species--a host for over 300 caterpillar species.
#conservation #nativeplants
#conservation #nativeplants
Today for #nativeplantmonth, we're highlighting Bloodroot, a spring ephemeral named for the red juice found in its stems and roots. Our ephemerals provide critical early season food for pollinators, such as Mason and carpenter bees.
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April 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Today for #nativeplantmonth, we're highlighting Bloodroot, a spring ephemeral named for the red juice found in its stems and roots. Our ephemerals provide critical early season food for pollinators, such as Mason and carpenter bees.
#nativeplants
#conservation #plantconservation #pollinators
#nativeplants
#conservation #plantconservation #pollinators
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From Indiana Native Plant Society, “How Native Plants Stabilize Ecosystems.” Prepare for spring with this helpful information about native gardening. 🌍🧪🌷
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March 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
From Indiana Native Plant Society, “How Native Plants Stabilize Ecosystems.” Prepare for spring with this helpful information about native gardening. 🌍🧪🌷
indiananativeplants.org/the-science-...
indiananativeplants.org/the-science-...
April is Native Plant Month! 🌱
This month we'll highlight native plants and tell you about opportunities to support conservation efforts. Here's a quick guide to 4 ways (last one in comments) you can kickstart your support for native plants this month!
#nativeplants #plantconservation
This month we'll highlight native plants and tell you about opportunities to support conservation efforts. Here's a quick guide to 4 ways (last one in comments) you can kickstart your support for native plants this month!
#nativeplants #plantconservation
April 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
April is Native Plant Month! 🌱
This month we'll highlight native plants and tell you about opportunities to support conservation efforts. Here's a quick guide to 4 ways (last one in comments) you can kickstart your support for native plants this month!
#nativeplants #plantconservation
This month we'll highlight native plants and tell you about opportunities to support conservation efforts. Here's a quick guide to 4 ways (last one in comments) you can kickstart your support for native plants this month!
#nativeplants #plantconservation
It may be warm this week in Indiana, but don't rush to clean up your yard, as insects are still overwintering. This photo may look like a leaf, but it's a cocoon on this spicebush--likely promethea silkmoth.
Give yourself permission to wait, the insects will thank you.
#nativeplants #conservation
Give yourself permission to wait, the insects will thank you.
#nativeplants #conservation
March 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
It may be warm this week in Indiana, but don't rush to clean up your yard, as insects are still overwintering. This photo may look like a leaf, but it's a cocoon on this spicebush--likely promethea silkmoth.
Give yourself permission to wait, the insects will thank you.
#nativeplants #conservation
Give yourself permission to wait, the insects will thank you.
#nativeplants #conservation
It's March, which means spring ephemerals will soon be here! These plants provide pollinators with a critical food source when sustenance is scarce. Ephemerals complete their entire lifecycle early in the season, often dying back completely by midsummer.
#nativeplants #conservation #pollinators
#nativeplants #conservation #pollinators
March 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
It's March, which means spring ephemerals will soon be here! These plants provide pollinators with a critical food source when sustenance is scarce. Ephemerals complete their entire lifecycle early in the season, often dying back completely by midsummer.
#nativeplants #conservation #pollinators
#nativeplants #conservation #pollinators
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Plant 👏 Natives 👏
In Indiana and not sure where to start? @innativeplants.bsky.social can help! They have loads of resources on their website to get you going with beautiful, sustainable native planting. (Pssst! They are also a nonprofit, if you'd like to support their good work. 🌱)
In Indiana and not sure where to start? @innativeplants.bsky.social can help! They have loads of resources on their website to get you going with beautiful, sustainable native planting. (Pssst! They are also a nonprofit, if you'd like to support their good work. 🌱)
Butterflies of all kinds of species, in all parts of the country, have declined by one to two percent since 2000.
Butterfly numbers have fallen by nearly a quarter since 2000
Butterflies of all kinds of species, in all parts of the country, have declined by one to two percent since 2000.
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March 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Plant 👏 Natives 👏
In Indiana and not sure where to start? @innativeplants.bsky.social can help! They have loads of resources on their website to get you going with beautiful, sustainable native planting. (Pssst! They are also a nonprofit, if you'd like to support their good work. 🌱)
In Indiana and not sure where to start? @innativeplants.bsky.social can help! They have loads of resources on their website to get you going with beautiful, sustainable native planting. (Pssst! They are also a nonprofit, if you'd like to support their good work. 🌱)
Did you know that just 14% of native plant genera support 90% of caterpillars? Known as keystone species, these plants have a larger impact on restoring biodiversity. What keystones will you add this year?
Read more: indiananativeplants.org/the-science-...
#nativeplants #biodiversity #plantnative
Read more: indiananativeplants.org/the-science-...
#nativeplants #biodiversity #plantnative
February 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Did you know that just 14% of native plant genera support 90% of caterpillars? Known as keystone species, these plants have a larger impact on restoring biodiversity. What keystones will you add this year?
Read more: indiananativeplants.org/the-science-...
#nativeplants #biodiversity #plantnative
Read more: indiananativeplants.org/the-science-...
#nativeplants #biodiversity #plantnative
It's not too late to start native plants from seed! Many native plants require cold stratification--a period of cold, moist conditions--to germinate. Seed packets should give information about the length of time needed for each species.
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#nativeplants #wintersowing #pollinatorgardens
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#nativeplants #wintersowing #pollinatorgardens
February 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
It's not too late to start native plants from seed! Many native plants require cold stratification--a period of cold, moist conditions--to germinate. Seed packets should give information about the length of time needed for each species.
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#nativeplants #wintersowing #pollinatorgardens
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#nativeplants #wintersowing #pollinatorgardens
Choosing native plants for your garden can feel overwhelming. We made our Native Plant Finder tool to take the guesswork out. Filter by your light and moisture level and preferences to see the profiles of suitable native plants.
finder.indiananativeplants.org
#nativeplants #homegrownnationalpark
finder.indiananativeplants.org
#nativeplants #homegrownnationalpark
February 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Choosing native plants for your garden can feel overwhelming. We made our Native Plant Finder tool to take the guesswork out. Filter by your light and moisture level and preferences to see the profiles of suitable native plants.
finder.indiananativeplants.org
#nativeplants #homegrownnationalpark
finder.indiananativeplants.org
#nativeplants #homegrownnationalpark