Allegheny Monkey Flower, or Square-stemmed Monkey Flower, is a herbaceous perennial that typically grows 1 to 3 feet tall and blooms open-mouthed, lilac-purple flowers from June to September. It grows best in partial shade and moist to wet soils, and can also tolerate deer.
May Attract
Allegheny Monkeyflower is thought to attract these families of birds
Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters
These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services
In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.
Fairchild Wildflower Audubon Sanctuary
, Greenwich, CT
Hemlock Gorge Audubon Sanctuary
, Greenwich, CT
Mildred Caldwell Audubon Sanctuary of Walden Woods
, Greenwich, CT
Oneida Audubon Sanctuary
, Greenwich, CT
Greenwich Audubon Center
613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 869-5272 |
greenwichcenter@audubon.orgServices
- Education programs & presentations
- Habitat installation/restoration projects
- Habitat recognition/certification
Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center
134 Cove Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 922-3200 |
trsac@audubon.orgServices
- Education programs & presentations
- Habitat installation/restoration projects
- Native plant sales
- Residential habitat improvement consultation
Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary
127 Warren Landing Rd, Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 265-2601 |
cmacs@audubon.orgServices
- Education programs & presentations
- Habitat Ambassador volunteer training
- Habitat recognition/certification
Local & Regional Resources
Local and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.
LRB Landscape Design (H.E.L.P) Endorsed
6 Topland Road, Hartsdale , NY 10530
(914) 713-7912
NYC Parks Plant Ecology Center and Nursery
3808 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 370-9044
CeCe Haydock Landscape Architect (H.E.L.P) Endorsed
38 West 4th Street , Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 551-5838
Wild by Design (H.E.L.P) Endorsed
1934 Carroll Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 477-3411
More Than Gardens Inc. (H.E.L.P) Endorsed
60 Combest Avenue, Hicksville , NY 11801
(516) 500-3135
Design Ecosystems (H.E.L.P) Endorsed
5 Beaver Dam Road, Randolph, NJ 07869
(973) 270-7847
The Compleat Garden (H.E.L.P) Endorsed
11 Hildreth Avenue, Halsite, NY 11743
(516) 661-7714
Mossy Pine Gardens and Landscape Design (H.E.L.P) Endorsed
6 Harborfields Court, Greenlawn, NY 11740
(631) 662-2623
Sisters of St. Joseph (H.E.L.P) Endorsed
1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 413 - 6634
Bayard Cutting Arboretum (H.E.L.P) Endorsed
440 Montauk Hwy, Great River, NY 11742
(516) 725 - 4853
Renewed Ground (H.E.L.P. Endorsed)
240 Storm Drive, Holtsville, NY 11742
(516) 426-2203
Local Nurseries
Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.
Metropolitan Farm
119 Hickory Lane, Closter, NJ 07624
Waterford Gardens
74 East Allendale Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-0721
Rohsler's Allendale Nursery
100 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale , NJ 07401
201-327-3156
Well-Sweep Herb Farm
205 Mount Bethel Road, Port Murray, NJ 07865
(908) 852-5390
Online Nurseries
Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.
New Moon Nursery (Wholesale Only)
975 Barretts Run Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(888) 998-1951
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Alternate-Leaf Dogwood
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American Basswood
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American Beech
Fagus grandifolia
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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Gimbel Sanctuary.
Sherwood Ave, Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 869-5272 | greenwichcenter@audubon.org
(203) 869-5272 | greenwichcenter@audubon.org
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American Elm
Ulmus americana
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American Hazelnut
Corylus americana
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American Holly
Ilex opaca
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American Hornbeam
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American Larch
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