Kentucky
Native plants in Lexington
290 plants native to this area with Sow catalog pages.
188 of them need no watering beyond Lexington’s own rainfall
Yard rebates in Lexington
4 programs from the city, the county or local utilities pay residents for yard projects. 1 ask for a plan or plant list before they approve a project.
- Seasonal
KU Earth Day Tree Seedling Giveaway
Kentucky Utilities (LG&E and KU)
2 free seedlings per customer (2024: Eastern redbud)
- SeasonalPlan required
Lexington Class A Neighborhood Stormwater Quality Project Grants
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Division of Water Quality
Up to $120,000 per project (feasibility projects up to $45,000); 20% cash or in-kind match required
- Seasonal
Lexington Home Composter Vouchers and Discounted Composter Store
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Waste Management
Voucher toward a composter (2024 news release: $50 off composters priced $70-$130; the current page names vouchers but not an amount)
Showing 290 plants
Trees63
Canopy and structure
Shrubs44
Backbone planting
Grasses23
Movement and texture
Perennials160
Seasonal colour
Vines17
Verticals and screens
Ferns10
Shade and damp
Succulents2
Dry and architectural
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