There have been many articles and speeches singing the praises of native plants in the last several years. Myriads of horticultural publications, nature study guides, essays, and seminars have fueled a native plant movement that steadily gains momentum among folks that like to read and learn about any and all types of plants on this globe. But why is this slant on native plants given so much attention when we have such a seemingly unlimited supply of vegetative life forms to adorn our private landscaping and gardening projects? Is it a fad, or an unscrupulous plot against favorite exotic ornamentals like privet or barberry, or perhaps a revelation borne from scrutinizing eyes on the workings of our natural world?

The answer to why native plants deserve to be a fad, plot, and a revelation all combined into one can easily be found by observing plain old human and natural history.

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