[PCA] NEWS: Who influences purchases of native plants?

[Olivia Kwong]

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-03/asfh-wip032509.php

Who influences purchases of native plants?
Survey seeks to understand native plant market in southeastern US

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS--Native plants are a growing niche market in the 
southeastern United States. Researchers have documented recent trends 
toward increased interest in native plants by landscape architects, 
wholesale and retail nursery owners, and home gardeners. But landscape 
professionals and amateur gardeners purchase native plants for distinctly 
different reasons. Statistics reveal that landscape architects most often 
select native species because they are suited to difficult or unique 
growing conditions, while retail plant buyers purchase native plants based 
on recommendations from landscape architects and contractors.

See the link above for the full press release text.  You can also find the 
complete study and abstract on the ASHS HortTechnology electronic journal 
website: 
http://horttech.ashspublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/19/1/168