The use of native plants in the landscape is more than a trend. It is an awakening to the need to preserve our native flora in man-made landscapes. Why? First and foremost, out native plants are beautiful. They offer all of the color and aesthetic interest we could need, and they rival any introduced landscape plant. They are also very functional, having evolved over time to prosper in our environment, and they can fill almost any landscape need. Using Wisconsin’s native plants also connects us to our state’s natural heritage, and creates landscapes that look like Wisconsin; rather than another traditional landscape that could be anywhere.