Pennsylvania
Native plants in Lancaster
370 plants native to this area with Sow catalog pages.
140 of them need no watering beyond Lancaster’s own rainfall
Yard rebates in Lancaster
2 programs from the city, the county or local utilities pay residents for yard projects. 2 ask for a plan or plant list before they approve a project.
- OpenPlan required
City of Lancaster Stormwater Management Fee Credit
City of Lancaster Bureau of Stormwater Management
Up to 50% off the annual stormwater fee, in proportion to the share of impervious area treated (e.g. rain garden treating 20% of impervious area = 10% credit). Trees max 15% combined; new tree credit counts 144 sq ft of impervious area each.
- Status not postedPlan required
City of Lancaster Stormwater Residential Grant Program
City of Lancaster Stormwater Bureau (with Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay)
DIY project: up to $500 (minimum $100). Contractor project: up to $2,500 (minimum $500). Requires a 1:1 match in cash or approved in-kind (design, labor, equipment). Paid as reimbursement.
Up to $2,500 per household
Showing 370 plants
Trees77
Canopy and structure
Shrubs74
Backbone planting
Grasses33
Movement and texture
Perennials187
Seasonal colour
Vines15
Verticals and screens
Ferns21
Shade and damp
Succulents2
Dry and architectural
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