Native Plant and Other Alternatives
By: Jessica Lubell Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, University of Connecticut (PDF)
Edited by Timothy M. Abbey of The Connecticut Agriculture Experiment Station for the Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (PDF - 1.62 MB)
 Connecticut Native Tree and Shrub Availability
CT Department of Environmental Protection-Wildlife Division
- By: Timothy M. Abbey
- By: Timothy M. Abbey
WEB RESOURCES:
NEW WEBSITE - New England Wild Flower Society- Go Botany!
www.newenglandwild.org/gobotany
New England Wild Flower Society has a new website for identification and learning about 1,200 of the more common New England plants.
The Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG)
www.hort.uconn.edu/cipwg
A clearinghouse of information relating to Connecticut’s invasive plants, which also includes news and events, fact sheets and other publications and resources for planting native alternatives to invasive plants. Contact Donna Ellis (860-486-6448; donna.ellis@uconn.edu) or Penni Sharp (pensharp10@comcast.net) for more information or to join the listserve.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin
www.wildflower.org/collections, select “Connecticut”
Recommended species database gives names, photos and descriptions of hundreds of native plant species that can be used for gardens and landscapes in Connecticut. Also lists Connecticut suppliers of native plants and related organizations. Note: Some plants listed are native to US but may not specifically be native to Connecticut.
CT Department of Environmental Protection (CT DEP)
www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2690&Q=322452
State of Connecticut DEP website about DEP’s native plant garden at 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) PLANTS Database
www.plants.usda.gov
Database of both non-native and native plants provides standardized nomenclature across species.
USDA-NRCS webpage with links to a number of publications about invasive plants, including publications with information on alternative plantings for some invasive plants.
ORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECTS:
New England Wildflower Society (NEWFS)
www.newfs.org
Oldest plant conservation organization in United States. Promotes conservation of native plants through various programs and operates a native plant nursery. Also organizes volunteer eradication efforts for invasive plants and holds public education events. Call 508-877-7630 to volunteer.
Group that promotes conservation and public awareness of Connecticut’s natural heritage. CBS holds a number of field trips throughout the year, holds twice-annual meetings, and publishes a quarterly newsletter. Website is a great resource with photographs and descriptions of plants found in Connecticut, with a special emphasis on native species.
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Massachusetts, which provides basic information on the benefits of native plants. The group also manages a nursery specializing in native plants in Housatonic, MA.
NATIVE PLANT BOOKS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS:
Alternatives for Invasive Ornamental Plant Species. Timothy Abbey. 2004. 16 pp., New Haven, CT: The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.
Armitage’s Native Plants for North American Gardens. Allan Armitage. 2006. Portland, OR: Timber Press, Inc.
Bringing Nature Home: How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens. Douglas Tallamy 2007. 288 pp. Portland, OR: Timber Press, Inc.
Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants. Brookyln Botanic Garden. 2006. 240 pp., New York, NY: Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening & Conservation. Donald Leopold. 2005. Portland, OR: Timber Press, Inc.
Native Trees, Shrubs & Vines: A guide to using, growing and propagating North American woody plants. William Cullina, New England Wildflower Society. 2002. New York, New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.
Roadside Use of Native Plants. US DOT Federal Highway Administration. 1999. Washington, DC: Federal Highway Administration. Accessible online at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/rdsduse/index.htm
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Alternatives for Invasive Ornamental Plant Species