‘Autumn Gold’ narrow-leaved sunflower
Helianthus salicifolius 'Autumn Gold'
Narrow, dark-green leaves and compact, rounded form give this perennial a shrub-like appearance during Spring … Continued
browsing: songbird food source
Many songbirds and other wildlife depend on seeds and fruit produced by various plants and feed on the insects drawn into our gardens. The following is a list of plants that provide fruit, nuts, and seeds for various songbirds.
Since 1970 the population of North American birds has dropped nearly 30% — almost three billion birds have vanished from our forests, grasslands, and backyards in less than a human lifetime. It’s a chilling fact that makes it clear that we must act as individuals to help ensure their survival.
Most importantly, ninety-six percent of all terrestrial bird species rear their young on insects so it is also important to grow plants that feed insects to provide a well-rounded habitat in your garden.
Visit our Butterfly Gardening page to find
host plant lists for butterfly and moth species!
oxeye daisy, false sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides
Bright yellow daisies open in late summer thru fall on tall native plants. Tolerates some … Continued
Heritage® Oak
Quercus x macdanielii 'Clemons'
Heritage oak is a natural hybrid cross of robur English Oak and native macrocarpa Bur … Continued
Hosta ‘Patriot’
Hosta 'Patriot'
Leaves have dark green centers and crisp white, streaked margins. Leaves are slightly wavy and … Continued
‘Red Sprite’ deciduous holly
Ilex verticilata
A profusion of striking bright red berries will stop you in your tracks on your … Continued
holly ‘Blue Princess’
Ilex meserveae ‘Blue Princess’
Handsome hedge, background plant or specimen desired for its lustrous blue-green foliage. Moderate grower to … Continued
black walnut
Juglans nigra
When grown in the open, the black walnut reaches 75′ tall with a round, low … Continued
eastern red cedar
Juniperus virginiana
‘Hetzii’ is an eastern red cedar growing 12-15′ high and 10-15′ wide with bluish-green to … Continued
‘Taylor’ juniper
Juniperus virginiana ‘Taylor’
‘Taylor’ is an upright narrow columnar eastern red cedar that grows up to to 30’ … Continued
bush clover
Lespedeza capitata
Commonly found in upland woods, thickets, and prairies, along streams, railroads, and roadsides. Tiny creamy … Continued
rough blazing star
Liatris aspera
Pinkish to lavender (sometimes white) flower heads along stems lined with short, narrow, bright-green leaves. … Continued
