Delaware
Native plants in Wilmington
392 plants native to this area with Sow catalog pages.
247 of them need no watering beyond Wilmington’s own rainfall
Yard rebates in Wilmington
2 programs from the city, the county or local utilities pay residents for yard projects, plus 1 statewide.
- Seasonal
NCCD TEDI Native Tree Giveaway (New Castle)
New Castle Conservation District with Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI)
One free 3-gallon native tree (about 2-4 ft tall) per person
- Status not posted
NCCD State Cost-Share and Urban Gardener Mini-Grant
New Castle Conservation District
Cost-share 30% to 75% by practice (erosion control up to 50% urban, water management up to 30%); Mini-Grant awards capped at $3,000
Up to $3,000 per household
- Seasonal
Delaware Forest Service Low-Cost Tree Seedlings
Delaware Forest Service (Dept. of Agriculture)
Low-cost seedlings; prices not published on the Delaware page
Showing 392 plants
Trees81
Canopy and structure
Shrubs83
Backbone planting
Grasses33
Movement and texture
Perennials198
Seasonal colour
Vines15
Verticals and screens
Ferns21
Shade and damp
Succulents2
Dry and architectural
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