SUNY Brockport’s Department of Environmental Science and Ecology is selling a diverse selection of native plants as part of a fundraiser on May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lennon Hall, located on the SUNY Brockport campus. All proceeds from the fundraiser will support the campus greenhouse.
All of the plants were grown in the campus greenhouse by Cathie Rainwater (environmental science major) and Rachel Schultz (associate professor) and each plant was carefully chosen to support native pollinators in our area and increase biodiversity.“There is a need for more pollinator plants, as native pollinators aren’t so happy right now,” Rainwater said. “Many are in decline. So, adding more in our gardens can be helpful.”
The plants for sale are well-suited for gardens, rain gardens, and restoration projects. Members of the University will be at the fundraiser to answer questions about each plant species including its toxicity to pets, planting instructions, and the amount of light, water, and fertilizer needed to encourage growth.
Plants for sale include: Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense), Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomum), Canada Anemone (Anemone canadensis), Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos), Mad Dog Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), Blazing Star (Liatris spicata), Purple-stemmed Aster (Symphyotrichum puniceum), and Beebalm (Monarda fistulosa)
More information about each plant for sale can be found on SUNY Brockport’s website: https://www.brockport.edu/academics/environmental-science/native-plant-sale-information-on-species-for-sale/.
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