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| Swamp Mallow |
Interest in gardening with native plants is
increasing in the southeast for many reasons, but chief among these is a
desire to provide food and shelter for native wildlife such as song
birds, beneficial insects, pollinators, and hummingbirds. Research has
shown that native animals survive and reproduce more successfully on
native plants than on introduced species. Unfortunately we are losing
large areas of native vegetation to development, especially in coastal
areas. By including native plants in your yard, you can replace some of
what is being lost so future generations can enjoy the diversity of
plants and animals that enrich our area.
Swamp mallow is one of many tough native
plants that can bring beauty to your yard and support local wildlife.
This flood tolerant perennial is a favorite of butterflies and
hummingbirds. For more suggestions of native plants that you can grow, read the rest of the article on the Pender Extension website: http://pender.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=news&ci=LAWN+185
To help you learn more about landscaping for
wildlife with native plants, specialists with NC State University’s
Wildlife Extension Program have created the website ‘Going Native: Urban landscaping for wildlife with native plants’, http://www.ncsu.edu/goingnative/ .
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