Maine
Native plants in Portland
259 plants native to this area with Sow catalog pages.
255 of them need no watering beyond Portland’s own rainfall
Yard rebates in Portland
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.
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Portland Residential Stormwater Service Charge Credit
City of Portland Department of Public Works, Water Resources Division
Reduction of 0.5 stormwater billing unit (SBU) per month for homes billed 1 SBU (400-1,799 sq ft impervious; treat at least 600 sq ft), or 1.0 SBU for homes billed 2 or more SBU (1,800+ sq ft impervious; treat at least 1,200 sq ft). 1 SBU = 1,200 sq ft of impervious area. Stormwater fee is $7.75 per billing unit per month (unchanged effective July 1, 2026), so the credit is worth about $3.88/month (0.5 SBU) or $7.75/month (1.0 SBU).
Up to $93 per household
- Seasonal
Portland Forestry Co-op Tree Planting Program
City of Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities - Forestry
Free pickup, planting and site review by city staff; resident pays the nursery for the tree (refunded only if the city cannot plant it). Tree price not published.
- Seasonal
Portland Water District Discounted Rain Barrel Sale
Portland Water District
2025 sale: rain barrel for $84.40 including tax, described as more than 50% off retail (earlier years: 2021 $65 plus tax; 2020 flyer about $68.58)
Showing 259 plants
Trees54
Canopy and structure
Shrubs67
Backbone planting
Grasses23
Movement and texture
Perennials117
Seasonal colour
Vines5
Verticals and screens
Ferns18
Shade and damp
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