Native Plant Replacements

Once any invasive species are effectively removed, try replacing them with native plants! You may notice more critters appear with your native plants - this means your plants are effectively supporting the native wildlife. 

Here are some common swaps you can make in Kentucky:

Check out the full list of Kentucky’s native alternatives to invasive plants here. 

More Native Plant Resources: 

Online:

• Kentucky Native Plant Society
  • Suppliers & Service Providers
  • Plant Profiles
• Metropolitan Sewer District Design Manual (Refer to Chapter 13: Native Revegetation) 
• Kentucky Native Plant Finder - Kentucky Native Plants Project

Local: 

• Marion County
  • Natural Resources Conservation Service (Lebanon) - (270) 692-2431
  • Marion County Conservation District - (270) 692 3341
• Washington County
  • Washington County Conservation District - (859) 336-7777
  • Farm Service Agency - (859) 336-7774
• Nelson County
  • Natural Resources Conservation Service (Bardstown) - (502) 348-3363
  • Nelson County Conservation District - (502) 348-3363