Ready to save the planet with just a handful of plants?
Look no further than the Home Grown National Park Tiktok channel, where they've shared the secret to making a difference with just six keystone plants.
With over 198k likes and 40k views, it's clear that people are interested in learning more about these little green heroes.
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So, what are these plants, and how can they help you make a difference? Let's dive in and find out!
The video is only 28 seconds long, but it's packed with useful information.
The person in the video talks about the six plants that are best for the eastern temperate forest co-region.
This covers the east coast and some parts of the Midwest.
These plants provide the most benefits as they give the most habitat and pollinators for other wildlife.
The six plants are:
- Blue Wood Aster
- Smooth Aster
- Woodland Sunflower
- Cutleaf Coneflower
- Black-eyed Susan
- Lanceleaf Coreopsis
The best part? These plants can all grow in containers and can be placed on your patios or balconies.
But what if you're not in the eastern temperate forest co-region? Don't worry, the Home Grown National Park channel has you covered.
They have guides for all eco-regions in their resources. Note that planting by eco-region may differ from native plant lists for your state.
They also have native plant finders in their resources. So no matter where you are, you can find the right plants to plant.
Now, let's get into the details of these six amazing plants.
Bluewood and smooth aster are two plants that are great for pollinators, such as bees and butterflies. They also provide food and shelter for other wildlife.
Woodland sunflowers can tolerate shade and provides food for birds and butterflies.
Cutleaf coneflower is great for pollinators and is also a host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly.
Black-eyed Susan is another plant that pollinators rave about. It is a host plant for the Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly.
Lanceleaf coreopsis is not just a hot spot for pollinators, it is also known to be resistant to drought and is also a host plant for the Coreopsis moth.
So, what are you waiting for? Start planting these keystone plants and make a difference in your community.