Native Plants

American Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana
Location

Native to

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Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Fruit, Nuts

Other common names for this tall, branching, herbaceous perennial include Pokeberry, Red Ink Plant, and Pigeonberry. This plant grows 4 to 10 feet tall in partial shade and moist soil, with reddish stems and long clusters of small, white flowers that produce drooping purple/black berries in late summer to fall. Pokeweed is native to the eastern portion of the U.S., and though it provides an important food source for birds during fall migration, all parts of this plant are highly toxic to humans if eaten.

May Attract

American Pokeweed is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Finches
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Waxwings
Family
Woodpeckers

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.

Bent of the River Audubon Center

185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488

2032645098 |

bentoftheriver@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

Greenwich Audubon Center

613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831

(203) 869-5272 |

greenwichcenter@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Habitat recognition/certification

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

Sharon Audubon Center

325 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon, CT 06069

(860) 364-0520 |

sharonauduboncenter@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary

P.O. Box 174, Cold Spring, NY 10516

(845) 265-2601 |

cmacs@audubon.org

Services

  • 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.

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

LRB Landscape Design (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

6 Topland Road, Hartsdale , NY 10530

(914) 713-7912

CeCe Haydock Landscape Architect (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

38 West 4th Street , Locust Valley, NY 11560

(516) 551-5838

Meadowscapes(H.E.L.P) Endorsed

244 Rt 7 South, Falls Village, CT 06031

(860) 824 -1188

Renewed Ground (H.E.L.P. Endorsed)

240 Storm Drive, Holtsville, NY 11742

(516) 426-2203

Sisters of St. Joseph (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY 11717

(631) 413 - 6634

More Than Gardens Inc. (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

60 Combest Avenue, Hicksville , NY 11801

(516) 500-3135

Bayard Cutting Arboretum (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

440 Montauk Hwy, Great River, NY 11742

(516) 725 - 4853

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.

Planter's Choice (Wholesale Only)

140 Huntington Road, Newtown, CT 06470

(203) 426-4037

Earth Tones Native Plant Nursery and Landscapes

212 Grassy Hill Road, Woodbury, CT 06798

(203) 263-6626

Broken Arrow Nursery

13 Broken Arrow Road, Hamden, CT 06518

(203) 288-1026

East Haven Landscape Products (Wholesale Only)

10 Mill street, East Haven, CT 06512

(203) 467-6260

NatureWorks

518 Forest Road, Northford, CT 06472

(203) 484-2748

Kogut Nursery (Wholesale Only)

147 Ann Street, Meriden, CT 06450

(203) 686-0252

McArdle's Florist and Garden Center

48 Arch St., Greenwich, CT 06830

(203) 661-5600

Summer Hill Nursery (Wholesale Only)

888 Summerhill Road, Madison, CT 06443

(203) 421-3055

Warner Nursery & Garden Center

PO Box 662, 76 Riverside Road, Simsbury, CT 06070

(860) 651-0204

Lavoie Horticulture

280 Bloomfield Ave, Windsor, CT 06095

(413) 355-0200

Blackledge River Nursery (Wholesale Only)

155 Jerry Daniels Road, Marlborough, CT 06477

(860) 295-1022

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.

Earth Tones Native Plant Nursery and Landscapes

212 Grassy Hill Road, Woodbury, CT 06798

(203) 263-6626

Broken Arrow Nursery

13 Broken Arrow Road, Hamden, CT 06518

(203) 288-1026

UrbanScapes Native Plant Nursery

133 Hazel Street , New Haven, CT 06511

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Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Bent of the River Audubon Center.
185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488
2032645098 | bentoftheriver@audubon.org
 
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SHRUBS

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Nuthatches
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+11

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Crows & Jays
Wood Warblers
Orioles
+11

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TREES

American Larch

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Sparrows
Orioles
Thrushes
+11

May attract

Sparrows
Orioles
Thrushes
Woodpeckers
Crows & Jays

Provides

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SHRUBS / TREES

American Plum

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Wrens
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Waxwings
+10

May attract

Wrens
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Waxwings
Vireos
Nuthatches

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
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TREES

American Sycamore

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Crows & Jays
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Orioles
+11

May attract

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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
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