Perennials with Native Roots

Dark green indicates a state or province where background species are commonly occurring.
Light green indicates present but less common.

Native Plants are more naturally suited to your local environment, soil conditions, and can support local pollinators and wildlife. Proven Winners Perennials with Native Roots are hybrids of Native Plants, with the goal of creating hardier, longer blooming, more disease resistant selections.

Plants with Native Roots help bridge the gap between the native environment and residential garden needs.

What does it mean to say a Perennial has Native Roots?

North America is resplendent with native plants, with more beauty occurring just down the street than most homeowners realize. Proven Winners^® Perennials includes a broad selection of plants with native roots. These are plants that may be single species hybrids, or crosses of multiple species that might not naturally interact in nature.

The goal of such hybrids is to preserve the beauty and benefits of the plant as they occur in nature and pair it with the superior performance necessary to thrive in the garden of today's homeowner.

When to only plant Native Species

Native hybrids are not meant to replace native species. In restoration projects, naturalistic plantings, and in spaces where you are trying to establish a self-sustaining plant colony, the native species is often preferable.

Benefits of Native Hybrids

The result of mixing species often brings the best of both worlds. That may be finding additional cold hardiness for a tender perennial, or adding heat and drought tolerance. Native hybrids are often selected for increased blooms which benefit pollinators, sturdier habits for better garden performance, and improved disease resistance.