Announcements:

- Happy 6 year anniversary to KMSNP! The annual Anniversary Sale is now until July 12th!
All plants are 30% off!

1 Quart spring ephemerals are now $10.00 each

- July 16th: closing at 1:30pm

Very important:
Please do not park on the street or block my neighbors mailboxes or driveways. Park in the driveway or 'nose in' on the front 'lawn' 

Hummingbirds bring a lively splash of color and energy to any garden. Their rapid wing beats and iridescent feathers captivate many gardeners who want to invite these tiny birds to visit regularly. One of the most effective ways to attract hummingbirds is by planting native flowers that provide the nectar they need. Native plants are adapted to your local environment, making them easier to grow and more beneficial for local wildlife, including hummingbirds. Female Ruby-throat

Family: Asteraceae Name: Coreopsis rosea Bloom Time: June-Frost Flower: Pink Soil Condition: Moist, average, well drained Light: Sun Height/Width: 12-18" x 12-24" Native Range: Northeast US, including Long Island Zone: 3-8 Photo: KMS Native Plants Unlike its yellow flowering cousins that are tolerant of heat and drought, pink tickseed prefers a moist soil and cooler temps. Its fine textured foliage and adorable pink flowers with yellow centers looks great with native plants t

Creating habitats for native pollinators is essential for biodiversity and ecosystem support. Native pollinators like the mason bee ( Osmia species) and bumblebee ( Bombus species) facilitate pollen transfer, crucial for producing fruits, vegetables, and nuts vital to human diets and agriculture. Native pollinators are better adapted to local plants and ecosystems, making them more efficient than non-native species, like the invasive European honeybee ( Apis mellifera ). Su

why leaves change color in the fall.

Family : Asteraceae Name : Symphyotrichum oblongifolium Bloom Time : late September-November Flower: Purple Soil Condition : average,...

Fall is here, and it’s time for pumpkins, cornstalks, ghosts, goblins, and black cats! But it’s also the time when non-native...

Family : Asteraceae Name : Ageratina altissima Bloom Time : September - October Flower: White Soil Condition : dry, moist, wet, adaptable...

Family : Apocynaceae Name : Asclepias tuberosa Bloom Time : June-July Flower: orange Soil Condition : dry, moist, well-drained Light :...

Family : Asteraceae Name : Symphyotrichum lateriflorum Bloom Time : Aug-Oct Flower: White flowers with dark pink or yellow centers Soil...

Family : Roseaceae Name : Spiraea alba Bloom Time : July - September Flower: White Soil Condition : Average, moist Light : Sun, partial...

Family : Asteraceae Name : Solidago caesia Bloom Time : Sep-Oct Flower: Yellow Soil Condition : Dry, average, moist Light : Sun, partial...

KMSNP's Native Plant Pickup Yard™ is part of a feature in a great article in the Real Estate Section of Newsday today! Click here:...

Family : Lamicaceae Name : Physostegia virginiana Bloom Time : August-September Flower: Pinkish lavender Soil Condition : average, moist...

Family : Apocynaceae Name : Amsonia tabernaemontana Bloom Time : May-Jun Flower: Light blue star-shaped flowers Soil Condition :...

Family : Polemoniaceae Name : Phlox divaricata Bloom Time : late April - May Flower: lavender purple Soil Condition : moist, rich,...

Family : Asteraceae Name : Helianthus divaricatus Bloom Time : July-September Flower: Bright gold flowers Soil Condition : average, well...

Family : Asteraceae Name : Helianthus angustifolius Bloom Time : September through the first hard frost Flower: Bright yellow Soil...

Even though we are gardening with native plants, sometimes pruning is necessary for their health or to control their size, especially in...

Family: Plantaginaceae Name: Penstemon hirsutus Bloom Time: May -June Flower: lavender/white Soil Condition: well-drained, dry, poor Light: Sun, partial sun, shade Height: 16-36" Native Range: Long Island Zone: 3-9 Photos: flower (KMS Native Plants) This is a KMS Native Plants favorite! The tubular white and lavender flowers bloom in the garden when not many other native perennials are flowering. It’s a lovely seasonal transition flower. It makes a great cut flower and the se

With an acre of property, there's a lot of space for native plants. Here's a list of what you can find on the grounds. Most of the yard...