BIODIVERSITY

Why Native Plants? Native plants are those that have evolved in a certain area over thousands of years, forming symbiotic relationships with surrounding flora and fauna. They are genetically adapted to local growing conditions. Plants that are native to our Oakville region have evolved with our native pollinators so they are best at supporting them. The native plants in your pollinator habitat will provide the nectar, pollen, larval food and shelter that these pollinators need to survive. Native plants are also easy to care for, require less watering, and they look beautiful! And don’t forget that bees visit TREES too! Native flowering trees, such as maples, willows, cherries, basswood, and serviceberry are all excellent sources of nectar for bees and serve as host plants for many butterfly caterpillars.