So You Have Your List of Native Plants. Now What?
Doing a little prep and research before you go to the nursery will save headaches and ensure you build the best habitat possible.
Location
May not be native
Use Location
Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit, Nuts, Seeds
Also known as Calico Aster and Side-flowering Aster, this perennial herb grows about 1 to 3 feet tall, branching occasionally. Its stems are light green or reddish brown with lines of white hairs. It produces numerous, small, pale-colored flowers with centers that change from yellow to reddish purple at maturity. This plant does well in full sun to partial shade and moist soils, tolerating occasional flooding.
May Attract
Farewell-Summer is thought to attract these families of birds
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Native Plants
Native plants help support our birds throughout the year.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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