Useful tools and sites to help you enhance your native landscape!
Feral Flora Deer-Resistant Plant List
Take this list with a grain of salt! The deer certainly do.
This list is based completely on Matt’s personal observations in southeast Michigan. Deer preferences seem to change geographically, so this list may not be applicable elsewhere.
Open list as PDF in new tab HERE or tap on image.
Feral Flora Sidewalk Extension List
The lawn extension, or hellstrip, can be a difficult place for plants.
It’s incredibly hot and dry in midsummer, piled with snow and salt in winter, and plants must be fairly short to not impede driver’s views for safety. They are often chock full of tree roots, and walked on and driven over.
All of this limits the number of plants that will not only survive, but look good in the heat of summer! You’ll find this mix of native plants will provide blooms from spring through autumn, seeds for feeding, and look good through the heat. Open list as PDF in new tab HERE or tap on image.
Michigan Flora Online
The Michigan Flora Website presents information about all vascular plants known to occur outside of cultivation. Information includes distribution maps, identification keys, discussions of species occurrence, and specimens documented. Searchable database by species, common name, family, conservation status and habitat.
MSU Natural Features Inventory
MNFI has a lot of great information about rare plants and animals, as well as the natural communities of Michigan and cool maps.
Washtenaw Co. Rain Gardens
Washtenaw County Water Resources Commission
Washtenaw County has a rain garden page that is a great resource for anyone interested in rain gardens! Classes, videos and advice on where to start.
Native Connections
Native Connections is another Michigan-based native seed provider who can help you with your project.
Michigan Wildflower Farm
Feral Flora does not offer native seed for sale but our friends at Michigan Wildflower Farm should have you covered.
Native Plant Guild
The Native Plant Guild is an organization bringing together designers, installers, and growers of Michigan native plants.
Huron River Watershed Council
HRWC does a lot of things for the Huron River, including advocating for native plants and habitats. Watershed councils in general do a lot of great work and have resources for improving water quality and fun volunteer opportunities.