Wisconsin
Native plants in Madison
332 plants native to this area with Sow catalog pages.
84 of them need no watering beyond Madison’s own rainfall
Yard rebates in Madison
3 programs from the city, the county or local utilities pay residents for yard projects, plus 1 statewide. 3 ask for a plan or plant list before they approve a project.
- OpenPlan required
Madison Stormwater Utility Credit for Rain Gardens
City of Madison Engineering Division (Stormwater Utility)
Credit amount set by the City's Residential Rain Garden chart (Chart B); percentage not captured
- Status not postedPlan required
Madison Private Rain Garden Reimbursement
City of Madison Engineering Division
Reimbursement calculated with the city's Reimbursement Calculator spreadsheet (rate not published on the page)
- Status not posted
Madison Terrace Rain Garden Cost-Sharing Program
City of Madison Engineering Division
Homeowner pays $100 (covers construction, labor, mulch, plants); full cost is about $2,500 and the City pays the rest
Showing 332 plants
Trees54
Canopy and structure
Shrubs55
Backbone planting
Grasses31
Movement and texture
Perennials194
Seasonal colour
Vines10
Verticals and screens
Ferns15
Shade and damp
Succulents1
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