Native Grasses and Flowers of Dauphin County, PA

Native Grasses and Flowers of Dauphin County, PA

The native landscaping design philosophy embraces two key ecological maxims: 1) work with natives that are actually native to the region, and 2) use local genotypes of natives whenever possible.  The USDA maintains an excellent resource for determining if a plant species is or was native to a region.  The list attached here is for native grasses and flowers of Dauphin County, PA.

ArcheWild - Galearis spectabilis - EcoRegion 064b
ArcheWild – Galearis spectabilis – EcoRegion 064b

For quick reference, use the links below to download either an Excel or a PDF version; opens in a new window.  Table created using a database query on March 17, 2015 from the USDA website.

Native Grasses and Flowers of Dauphin County, PA – XLS
Native Grasses and Flowers of Dauphin County, PA – PDF

This list only includes native grasses and flower of Dauphin County, PA.  Trees, shrubs, lichens, algae, etc. are not listed.

ArcheWild Native Nurseries is an open-pollinated, local-ecotype (OPLE©) propagator of plants indigenous to Pennsylvania.  Click here for current plug availability.