Native Plants

Bluejoint Grass

Calamagrostis canadensis
Location

Native to

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Type
Grasses
Attributes
Seeds

Bluejoint is perennial, clump-forming grass that grows 3 to 5 feet tall. The thin stems are each topped with a branched inflorescence that is purplish when first blooming, but turns tan later on. It grows in full sun to shade, and in moist and wet soils.

May Attract

Bluejoint Grass is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Finches
Family
Nuthatches
Family
New World Sparrows
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.

Audubon Center at Riverlands

301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386

(636) 899-0090

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Native plant sales

Audubon Upper Mississippi River

2355 HIGHWAY 36 WEST, ROSEVILLE, MN 55113

651-739-9332 |

audubonumr@audubon.org

Services

  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

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.

Wild Ones - St. Louis Chapter

2833 Manderly Drive, St. Louis, MO 63144

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.

Sugar Creek Gardens

1011 N. Woodlawn, Kirkwood, MO 63122

(314) 965-3070

Greenscape Gardens

2832 Barrett Station Road, Manchester, MO 63021

(314) 821-2440

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.

Hamilton Native Outpost

16786 Brown Road, Elk Creek, MO 65464

(417) 967-2190

Missouri Wildflowers Nursery

9814 Pleasant Hill Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109

(573) 496-3492

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TREES

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Sparrows
Crows & Jays
Wood Warblers
+11

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Crows & Jays
Wood Warblers
Orioles
Nuthatches

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American Beech

TREES

American Beech

Fagus grandifolia

Nuthatches
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Finches
+11

May attract

Nuthatches
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Finches
Crows & Jays
Orioles

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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Audubon Center at Riverlands.
301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386
(636) 899-0090 |
 
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TREES

American Elm

Ulmus americana

Vireos
Crows & Jays
Waxwings
+11

May attract

Vireos
Crows & Jays
Waxwings
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Nuthatches

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Hazelnut

SHRUBS

American Hazelnut

Corylus americana

Vireos
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Thrushes
+11

May attract

Vireos
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Thrushes
Waxwings
Nuthatches

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Holly

EVERGREEN / SHRUBS / TREES

American Holly

Ilex opaca

Nuthatches
Woodpeckers
Crows & Jays
+10

May attract

Nuthatches
Woodpeckers
Crows & Jays
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wood Warblers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Hornbeam

TREES

American Hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

Sparrows
Waxwings
Woodpeckers
+11

May attract

Sparrows
Waxwings
Woodpeckers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Vireos

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Plum

SHRUBS / TREES

American Plum

Prunus americana

Wrens
Woodpeckers
Waxwings
+10

May attract

Wrens
Woodpeckers
Waxwings
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Crows & Jays

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Pokeweed

ANNUALS/PER.

American Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

Waxwings
Orioles
Chickadees & Titmice
+7

May attract

Waxwings
Orioles
Chickadees & Titmice
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Crows & Jays

Provides

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Sycamore

TREES

American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Wrens
Wood Warblers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
+11

May attract

Wrens
Wood Warblers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Sparrows

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

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