West Virginia
West Virginia is a true Appalachian state—steep mountains, shale soils, rich hardwood forests, and cold streams. The most beneficial native plants here are those that stabilize slopes, support forest wildlife, and keep pollinators fed across a long but uneven growing season.
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Helpful Native Plant Resources
- Ecological Introduction
- Why is Reducing Your Lawn is a Good Thing?
- Reasons to Plant Native Plants
- What are Soft Landings?
- Why Leave the Leaves?
- Best Practices for Communicating with HOAs
- EcoRegion vs Plant Zone Maps
- Consider Signage in your Yard
Visit Native Plant Resources Near You
Native Roots is a sister-owned and operated native plant nursery with small operations in Medina, OH, and Mineral Wells, WV. They began operations in 2011, to be a native plant resource for homeowners and businesses concerned about ecological restoration. They sustainably hand-collect seeds from their natural habitats in some of our favorite Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia plant communities to make these species available to you. Native Roots now offers over 100 species of perennials, shrubs, and small trees. Each of these plants fills a special role for a wide variety of pollinators and other animals ...