Maryland
Native plants in Columbia
339 plants native to this area with Sow catalog pages.
185 of them need no watering beyond Columbia’s own rainfall
Yard rebates in Columbia
2 programs from the city, the county or local utilities pay residents for yard projects, plus 2 statewide. 1 ask for a plan or plant list before they approve a project.
- SeasonalPlan required
Howard County CleanScapes Reimbursement and Fee Credit
Howard County Office of Community Sustainability / Clean Water Howard
Reimbursement at per-practice rates in the county's BMP Cheat Sheet (dollar amounts not on the program page); up to 100% reimbursement for households meeting hardship income limits; plus Watershed Protection Fee credit proportional to impervious area treated (up to 100% of the fee)
- Seasonal
Howard County Free Rain Barrel Giveaway
Howard County Department of Public Works / Clean Water Howard
One free pre-drilled rain barrel per household
- Seasonal
Maryland DNR Backyard Buffers (Buffer in a Bag)
Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Forest Service
Free bag of about 20-30 native bare-root seedlings (1-2 ft tall) with species and planting guidance
Showing 339 plants
Trees74
Canopy and structure
Shrubs68
Backbone planting
Grasses26
Movement and texture
Perennials173
Seasonal colour
Vines14
Verticals and screens
Ferns17
Shade and damp
Succulents3
Dry and architectural
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