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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 6h

SIGN UP NOW for the Lafayette class Nov 7-8. Learn to identify native plants, design and maintain sustainable landscapes, and better understand Louisiana’s ecology, geography and hydrology. Learn more: www.lnps.org/louisiana-pr... #Louisiana #NativePlants #Nature

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

There is a big difference between knowing native plants and knowing how to bring them together in a functional landscape. At the Louisiana Native Professional Certification class in Lafayette, Bill will teach Native Landscape Design and Garden as Habitat. Register Now! www.lnps.org/louisiana-pr...

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Understanding a bit more about some Monarda’s or Bee Balms and why Latin names can be helpful in the plant world.

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) brings bright red blooms to the garden and attracts hummingbirds. The key to growing it is consistent moisture. Give it morning sun and afternoon shade, especially in Louisiana’s summer heat. Water during dry spells. It does best when its soil doesn’t dry out.

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A new certification class is coming to Lafayette November 7–8! Learn to identify native plants, design and maintain sustainable landscapes, and better understand Louisiana’s ecology, geography and hydrology. Visit LNPS.org and select “Programs” to learn more and register. #Louisiana #Landscaping

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A late-season favorite for Louisiana pollinators Marsh fleabane (Pluchea odorata), also called sweetscent, brightens Louisiana’s marshes, wetland edges and other damp places with clusters of tiny pink to purple flowers. #Louisiana #NativePlants

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our next class has just been released! Register now to get Certified as a Louisiana Native Professional. This is a hands-on course for those that want to deepen their skills in native plant ecology, identification, planning, and maintenance. Learn more: www.lnps.org/louisiana-pr... #Louisiana

Louisiana Native Plant Training Class Nov 7 - 8 in Lafayette

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Don't forget - THIS WEEKEND 3rd Annual Central Louisiana Native Plant Seminar. Saturday, September 19, 2026. State Evacuation Shelter 8125 HWY 71, Alexandria, LA. Registration opens at 8:30 am with speakers beginning at 9 am until 11:30 am. $10 registration at the door forms.office.com/r/uPDzPMCaSK

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Interested in prescribed burning? Prescribed Burn Association interest meeting. Learn about equipment, time and experience to conduct burns more safely and effectively. September 16, 2026 6:00 p.m. LDWF Region Office 61384 Fish Hatchery Road, Lacombe, LA

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Blazing stars (Liatris species) bring tall spikes of purple flowers to Louisiana’s late-summer landscape. The blooms begin opening near the top and work their way down. Match the Liatris species to your site. Most prefer plenty of sun, but Louisiana’s native species vary in their moisture needs.

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

LNPS will have a table at this event! Explore the nature and wildlife that make Louisiana’s coast extraordinary and learn why protecting these habitats matters. 📅 Sunday, Oct 4, 2026 ⏰ 1–4 p.m. 📍 LSU Center for River Studies 100 Terrace Avenue, Baton Rouge 🎟️ Free admission and fun for all ages

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

From the 1994-95 LNPS Newsletter Archives: This Louisiana native grass knows how to do fall. Read more about in our LNPS newsletter archives here: www.lnps.org/.../2024/06/... Source: Dr. Charles Allen, “Hairawn Muhly,” 1994-95 LNPS Newsletter. #NativeGrass #FallPlants #Louisiana

Hairawn Muhly Grass is a great fall grass.

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Invasive plants are non-native species that spread into natural areas. They can crowd out native plants, reduce the habitat and food available to wildlife, and change the ecosystems. Remove invasive plants and create room for natives to thrive. #StopTheSpread

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Some years, oaks can choose chaos. One year: a respectable number of acorns. Another: ACORNS. EVERYWHERE. There’s science behind the chaos. Oaks can experience mast years, trees produce a heavy acorn crop at roughly the same time. Apparently, “make more than they can eat” is a strategy for Oaks.

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

An oak tree is much more than a tree. It’s a super center for nature. You’ll find life at nearly every level. And the ecosystem doesn’t stop at the trunk. Some of these relationships have developed over thousands of years. One tree. A whole community. That’s the power of an oak. #OakWeek

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

If sharks and pollinators can have a week, we think oaks deserve one too! Welcome to our 2nd Annual LNPS Oak Week, an unofficial week dedicated to some of the most beneficial giants in our Louisiana landscapes. All week long, we’ll be sharing reasons to appreciate the oaks around us! #OakWeek2026

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Pawpaws are tricky to get established. Fall planting can help reduce stress while giving the tree time to begin establishing. Special thanks to Zach George, who collaborated with LNPS last year to help put together this great advice for growing pawpaws. www.lnps.org/helpful-tips...

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4 Essential Tips for Successfully Growing Pawpaw Trees at Home - Louisiana Native Plant Society

We get feedback that Pawpaw trees can be tricky to grow. We connected with local Louisiana expert Zach George to share some helpful tips for growing these

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Frogfruit makes a great container native plant. It can be enthusiastic outside a container. #NativePlant #Louisiana

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Species like Farkleberry, Willow, Mountain Mint, and other native host and nectar plants provide food and habitat for the Striped Hairstreak throughout its life cycle. By allowing these plants to remain where appropriate, you're helping support one of Louisiana's many beautiful native butterflies.

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

From the Archives: In the Summer 2013 LNPS Newsletter, David Moore introduces readers to Carolina Rock Rose (Helianthemum carolinianum), a modest wildflower that thrives in the dry, sandy soils of our pine ecosystems. lnps.org/wp-content/u... #NativePlants

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

This Independence Day, celebrate our natural heritage by planting the original fireworks. They're beautiful, they benefit wildlife, and they return year after year. #NativePlants #July4

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

June 22 - 28 is Pollinator week. Pollinators and native plants have been working together for thousands of years. When we plant native species, we're doing more than adding beauty to the landscape. We're helping provide the resources pollinators need to survive and thrive. #PollinatorWeek2026

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER to be certified. Learn to identify native plants with some outstanding educators. you will have an instructor-led walk along the trails at Red River National Wildlife Refuge and Walter B Jacobs Nature Center and the home of Ford Stinson. Visit LNPS.org to register.

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

We have a few seats left so we have extended the deadline to May 29th to register for the next Louisiana Native Professional Certification Course. June 13 - 14 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day 150 Eagle Bend Point., Bossier City, Louisiana, 71112 Cost: $400.00 Register here: www.lnps.org/louisiana-pr...

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Clasping Coneflower (Dracopis amplexicaulis). This Louisiana native annual offers meadow-style beauty. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. Its name comes from the leaves, which appear to clasp around the stem. Easy to grow from fall or winter seed. #NativePlants #Louisiana

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

🐢 Happy World Turtle Day! 🌿 The relationship between turtles and native plants goes hand in hand. Plants provide turtles with food sources, shelter, and the security of healthy habitats. #WorldTurtleDay #NativePlants

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Here are some of our most recent graduates from the Louisiana Native Professional Certification Class. They join a growing list of Landscape Professionals and enthusiasts who are now certified. Join others and secure your seat before May 23rd. Visit LNPS. org and click on Programs to learn more.

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Next class is in Shreveport, LA. June 13 and 14. Register before May 23. Visit LNPS. Org to learn more. #NativePlants #Conservation #Landscaping

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is hard to beat. Native to much of the Southeast and well-adapted to our conditions. Long-lasting summer blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Drought-tolerant once established. A beautiful native plant addition to your landscape design.

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Pyrrhopappus species commonly called False Dandelion, opens early in the morning and early in the season, offering one of the first nectar sources for pollinators. By the time summer heat arrives, they’ve already done their job and quietly fade away. Simple blooms can play an important role too.

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Parsley Hawthorn (Crataegus marshallii). A Native for Wet Landscapes. Well-suited for Louisiana’s challenging soil conditions. Full sun to partial shade. Moist to wet; tolerates periodic flooding. Spring blooms support pollinators, while its fruit provides a valuable food source for birds.

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

May the Forest Be With You! Strong with the Force of nature they are, supporting pollinators, sheltering wildlife, building healthy soil, and standing strong through Louisiana's wild seasons. Plant native. Trust the Force. Grow strong, you will. #TheForceOfNature

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Learn more about becoming a Certified Louisiana Native Professional. Next class is June 13 & 14 in Shreveport, LA. www.lnps.org/louisiana-pr... #NativePlants #Conservation #Certification

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

American Wahoo is an underrated native shrub and it really shines in the fall. Bright pink capsules split open to reveal red-orange seeds. A favorite food source for birds. Adds seasonal interest to native landscapes. It may not be flashy year-round… but when it shows off, it really shows off.

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Starts TODAY! April 24–27. Take photos of “wild” (Native) plants, animals, fungi.(No landscaping plants, pets, or zoo animals). Upload your observations to the iNaturalist app or iNaturalist.org. You have to May 10 to upload your April 24 - 27 photos. Show the world what Louisiana has to offer!

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌎 Louisiana’s native plants don’t just look beautiful, they are Earth Day in action. They clean our air and water, feed our wildlife, and thrive without extra fuss. Whether it’s a full pollinator garden or one humble native milkweed, it all matters. #EarthDay

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Caterpillars on native plants are natures VIPs. More than future butterflies or moths, they’re Very Important Protein sources. Some finish as butterflies or moths that have important jobs pollinating, while others finish by fulfilling their role in the food chain as vital sustenance for others.

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

New Louisiana Native Professional Certification Class June 13 & 14 in Shreveport, LA. Join others in getting certified! For more information visit: www.lnps.org/louisiana-pr... #Louisiana #NativePlants

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Join the 2026 City Nature Challenge. Document animals, plants, bugs, mushrooms, fish, frogs in SE Louisiana from April 24 - 27. (No landscaping plants, pets, or zoo animals). Upload your observations to the iNaturalist app or iNaturalist.org April 24 – May 10. Starts next Friday - Get ready!

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Join the City Nature Challenge! - Louisiana Native Plant Society

Last year, Louisiana ranked 22nd in the WORLD. In 2022, Baton Rouge alone recorded 15,100+ observations of local biodiversity. This year, we’re competing with

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

If you had to pick one native plant that thrives in heat, poor soil, and still blooms like crazy… Gaillardia would be hard to beat. 🌼 Bright color, low maintenance, and a favorite for pollinators. 👉 Is this one in your landscape? #NativePlants #Louisiana

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Looking to find native plants in Louisiana? Check out our resource page for native plant and seed resources for Louisiana Visit: www.lnps.org/resources/pl... #Louisiana #NativePlants

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Not everything valuable in a landscape is soft, tidy, or easy to handle. This native thistle is doing exactly what it’s supposed to do. Butterflies, native bees, and pollinators rely on plants like this, especially when options are limited. Those seed heads are an important food source for birds.

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

We’ve lost more than 200 native plant species in the USA since the 19th century. It’s not slowing down. Habitat loss, invasive species, extreme weather. We’re watching the foundation of our ecosystems disappear. Native plants aren’t just “nice landscaping”. They are the system. Protect natives.

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Now is a good time to prune your American Beautyberry in Louisiana.

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The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation @xercessociety.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Consider this your invitation to Bumble Bees 101! In this webinar, we will be exploring how bumble bees live their lives, what threats they are facing, and what you can do to help! 🐝 🗓️Apr 13 at 3pm PT / 6pm ET 🔗Register for this free event: www.bumblebeeatlas.org/pages/2026-e...

“Bumble Bee Atlas: Ecology And Conservation” A bumble bee visiting the purple flower of a monkshood plant.

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Dewberry and Blackberry. These plants produce white flowers that provide important early season nectar and pollen for native bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Those flowers develop into fruit that is widely used by birds, small mammals, turtles and other wildlife, including humans!

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Looking to create a natural screen or block a view without resorting to invasive plants? These Louisiana-friendly natives get the job done while supporting wildlife. Unlike many popular hedge plants, these support birds, pollinators, & local ecosystems, while still giving you the coverage you want.

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Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) @lnps.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica) is hard to beat. Favorite of hummingbirds. It's native to the southeastern United States and fits beautifully into shaded native plant gardens where it adds bold color just as spring gets underway. It's especially well suited to woodland gardens.

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