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, Nectar
A spreading, clump-forming perennial, Scarlet Beebalm, also known as Oswego Tea and Red Bergamot, produces dense, rounded clusters of bright red, tubular flowers in early summer atop 3 foot square stems. It grows in full sun to partial shade and moist, rich soils, highly attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.
May Attract
Scarlet Beebalm is thought to attract these families of birds
My Saved Plants: 0
Learn more about
Native Plants
Native plants help support our birds throughout the year.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
Why Native Plants Are Better for Birds and People
Bird-friendly landscaping provides food, saves water, and fights climate change.
Bird-Friendly Plants FAQ
Got questions? We have answers.