Plants To Feed the Birds
Have you ever seen a goldfinch plucking seeds from the head of a Coneflower, watched a sparrow tug at a blade of an Ornamental Grass for nest building, or seen bluebirds feasting on Aronia berries in late winter? If so, you have some idea how crucial plants in our gardens are to feeding and supporting a variety of birds throughout the year. The perennials, shrubs, and vines on these pages are some of the best plants to attract a wide array of feathered friends and ensure a steady supply of food. With tiny seeds for small songbirds and energy-packed berries to fuel migration and sustain birds overwintering in colder climates, you can choose an assortment of plants that will keep winged friends well-fed over the longest possible season. Gardeners and bird lovers, especially those in colder zones, leave your seed-bearing perennials standing over the winter and watch as local birds flock to your garden.
Coreopsis lanceolata
Echinacea pallida
Cornus stolonifera Arctic Fire® Red
Sporobolus heterolepis
Symphyotrichum laeve 'Bluebird'
Aronia melanocarpa Low Scape Mound®
Ilex verticillata Berry Heavy®
Winterberry Trio
Clethra alnifolia Vanilla Spice®
