Maine
Native plants in South Portland
41 plants native to this area with Sow catalog pages.
A researched selection of Maine native plants for South Portland gardens. Choose plants that suit your yard’s light, soil and moisture.
Sources: South Portland: Resilient Yards Native Pollinator Plants; Maine DEP: Buffer Handbook Plant List. Checked .
Yard rebates in South Portland
3 programs from the city, the county or local utilities pay residents for yard projects.
- 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)
- Seasonal
South Portland Resilient Yards Program
City of South Portland Sustainability Office (with Cumberland County SWCD and Maine Audubon)
Free compost, mulch and a set of 8 native plants per participating yard, plus volunteer coaching
- Open
Cumberland County SWCD Free YardScaping Site Visit and Soil Test
Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District
Free site visit, soil test and recommendation report (service value not published)
Showing 41 plants
Trees10
Canopy and structure
Shrubs10
Backbone planting
Grasses3
Movement and texture
Perennials8
Seasonal colour
Vines3
Verticals and screens
Ferns7
Shade and damp
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