sundrops, narrowleaf evening primrose
Oenothera fruticosa
Sundrops prefer moderately fertile, dry, well-drained soil in full sun to very light shade. Good … 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!
snowberry
Symphoricarpos alba
This rounded deciduous shrub grows to 3-6′ tall and wide. Native to dry rocky wooded … Continued
magic berry snowberry
Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Magic Berry'
Light pink blooms in summer followed by large, pink fruit on arching stems with dark … Continued
Mexican bush marigold, Lemmon’s marigold
Tagetes lemmonii
Narrow, green, fine foliage has a strong citrus-like aroma. The sunny yellow blooms attract bees … Continued
yellow ironweed, wingstem
Verbesina alternifolia
1-2 inch yellow blooms in late summer. Aggressive growth habit, but a great native plant … Continued
blackhaw viburnum
Viburnum prunifolium
A large shrub or small tree, 12-15 ft. tall, sometimes larger. Rounded in form, this deciduous shrub … Continued
arrowwood viburnum
Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin'
This handsome selection of the North American native arrowwood viburnum boasts neat foliage, white spring … Continued
grapes
Vitis spp.
‘Himrod Seedless’ produces seedless, golden-yellow fruit on large, loose clusters. It’s a great choice for table … Continued
waxyfruit hawthorn
Crataegus pruinosa
Waxy-fruited hawthorn is a native large shrub or small tree in the rose family found … Continued
wild grape, riverbank grape
Vitis riparia
These fast-growing, long-lived native vines thrive along riverbanks, roadsides, forest edges, and fence lines. Green … Continued