Native Plantings of University Place

Reasons to use Native Plant species:

• It improves environmental quality by eliminating the use of pesticides required by exotic plants

• It conserves the water and power required for exotic species

• It maintains the balance of our ecosystem

• It benefits humans psychologically and physically

• It endows the City of University Place with a unique and beautiful identity

Local Community and Other References and Resources

City of University Place Native Plant Ecoregions

Native Plant Lists

• Central Puget Lowlands - Coniferous, Moist
• Southern Puget Lowlands - Douglas Fir Dry
• Southern Puget Lowlands - Oak Woodland Prairie
• Wetland/Riparian Ecoregions

Non-Native Plant List