Plants To Feed the Birds
The perennials, shrubs and annuals on these pages will attract a wide array of birds to your yard. Have you ever seen a goldfinch balance on the tip of a Liatris flower spike as it sways in the breeze? Or watched chickadees plucking seeds from the cones of your Echinacea blossoms? Birds enliven any garden with their colors, songs, and antics. They are also an essential part of the food chain. Planting these North American natives will ensure a steady supply of food and keep your feathered friends sheltered over the longest possible season.