There are many benefits to planting native perennials. They are better for the environment and help support local habitats. Native plants are beneficial to bees, butterflies, birds and other pollinators. If a plant is native to your area it is already accustomed to your soil and other growing conditions. Native perennials will live and thrive in conditions other plants may not. And native plants are lower maintenance because they naturally require less time, water, fertilizers, etc.