Seed Library
Why Native Seeds are Important
Photo By: Christina Sullivan
Native Plants and seeds are adapted to the environment in which they live making them resilient to drought, salt, or any other type of challenge they have to take on. The importance of native plants is a promotion of diversity. With native flowers, you can bring in native pollinators to the garden. When you promote diversity within native species, there is more resiliency. In today's world, many native plants have started to disappear due to monocultures, urban development, or other destructive factors. By collecting and planting seeds that are native to the area in which we live, we can help increase diversity within species, promote a more resilient garden and provide a place for native pollinators.
Source: Native Seeds: An Unrecognized and Undervalued Resource
Resources for Arizona Native Seeds
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Native Seed SearchA non-profit organization based in Tucson, Arizona that provides Arizona native seeds to purchase. Their mission is to promote Sustainable farming by focusing on southwest arid-adapted seeds.
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Arizona Native Plant SocietyThis is a resource that can help you figure out what is local to the natural habitats in Arizona. This also provides you with news about invasive plants as well as conservation efforts.