Wildflower Planting Resources with References and Links

Check out the following planting resources for information on plants and gardening. These include information on plant selection, wildlife gardening, and conservation practices.

GENERAL PLANT & GARDENING INFORMATION

• USDA PLANTS Database
  The PLANTS Database provides standardized and comprehensive information about plants of Canada, the U.S., and U.S. territories.
• The Biota of North America Program
  BONAP provides in-depth information on the entire vascular flora of the continent north of Mexico, as well as for Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Plant Database
  Explore the wealth of native plants in North America and search for native plants by scientific or common name or by plant family.
• All-America Selections
  Explore new, never-before-sold varieties for home gardeners that are trialed by anonymous volunteer horticulture professionals and selected for superior performance.
• Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder
  Find an extensive list of plant descriptions and helpful cultural information with photos on this searchable database of plants.
• USDA Zone Finder
  Locate your hardiness zone to determine which plants are most likely to thrive in your location. Search by ZIP code or browse the interactive map.

GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE

• The National Wildlife Federation
  Create your own backyard wildlife garden and get it certified through America’s largest and most trusted conservation organization.
• The Audubon Society Backyard Habitat Certification Program
  Learn more about revitalizing urban landscapes with urban gardeners and to create your own natural backyard habitat for wildlife.
• Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses
  Join the education and certification program that helps golf courses protect our environment by enhancing the valuable natural areas and wildlife habitats that golf courses provide.
• Pheasants Forever
  Learn more on the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education, and land management policies and programs.
• Ducks Unlimited
  Learn about the world’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl habitat conservation. These members are made up of conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts throughout North America.

FARM BILL CONSERVATION PRACTICES

• Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
  Through EQIP, NRCS provides agricultural producers with financial resources and one-on-one help to plan and implement improvements, or what NRCS calls conservation practices
• Conservation Stewardship Program
  CRP helps agricultural producers maintain and improve their existing conservation systems and adopt additional conservation activities to address priority resources concerns
• USDA-FSA Conservation Reserve Program Summaries & Statistics
  View a list of monthly and annual collection of current and historical CRP data.
• NRCS Field Office Technical Guides by State
  Technical guides are the primary scientific references for NRCS. They contain technical information about the conservation of soil, water, air, and related plant and animal resources.