Native Plants

Canadian Goldenrod

Solidago canadensis
Location

Native to

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Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit, Nuts

Also called Tall Goldenrod and Giant Goldenrod, this perennial herb has hairless central stems rising 4 to 5 feet tall. In late summer to fall the stems are capped with masses of tiny yellow flowers. It grows in full sun to partial shade, adapting to a variety of dry to moist soils, including sandy, loam, and clay soils. Canadian Goldenrod may spread aggressively and is considered invasive in some areas; consult with local native plant resources on the best goldenrod species to plant in your area.

May Attract

Canadian Goldenrod is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
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Chickadees and Titmice
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Crows, Magpies, Jays
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Finches
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

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.

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.

NYC Parks Plant Ecology Center and Nursery

3808 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314

(718) 370-9044

Design Ecosystems (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

5 Beaver Dam Road, Randolph, NJ 07869

(973) 270-7847

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

6 Topland Road, Hartsdale , NY 10530

(914) 713-7912

Wild by Design (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

1934 Carroll Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566

(516) 477-3411

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

38 West 4th Street , Locust Valley, NY 11560

(516) 551-5838

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

60 Combest Avenue, Hicksville , NY 11801

(516) 500-3135

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.

Well-Sweep Herb Farm

205 Mount Bethel Road, Port Murray, NJ 07865

(908) 852-5390

RareFind Nursery

957 Patterson Road, Jackson, NJ 08527

(732) 833-0613

Rohsler's Allendale Nursery

100 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale , NJ 07401

201-327-3156

Waterford Gardens

74 East Allendale Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458

(201) 327-0721

Toadshade Wildflower Farm

53 Everittstown Road, Frenchtown, NJ 08825

(908) 996-7500

Metropolitan Farm

119 Hickory Lane, Closter, NJ 07624

Croshaw Nursery

113 Mill Lane West, Columbus, NJ 08022

(609) 298-0477

Pinelands Nursery (Wholesale Only)

323 Island Road, Columbus, NJ 08022

(609) 291-9486

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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Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Woodpeckers
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+10

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SHRUBS / TREES

Alternate-Leaf Dogwood

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Wood Warblers
Vireos
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
+10

May attract

Wood Warblers
Vireos
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Sparrows
Chickadees & Titmice

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

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American Basswood

TREES

American Basswood

Tilia americana

Thrushes
Orioles
Finches
+11

May attract

Thrushes
Orioles
Finches
Wrens
Chickadees & Titmice

Provides

Butterflies

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Nuts

Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Gimbel Sanctuary.
Sherwood Ave, Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 869-5272 | greenwichcenter@audubon.org
 
American Beech

TREES

American Beech

Fagus grandifolia

Waxwings
Vireos
Wrens
+11

May attract

Waxwings
Vireos
Wrens
Nuthatches
Orioles

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Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Elm

TREES

American Elm

Ulmus americana

Woodpeckers
Waxwings
Crows & Jays
+11

May attract

Woodpeckers
Waxwings
Crows & Jays
Sparrows
Finches

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Hazelnut

SHRUBS

American Hazelnut

Corylus americana

Chickadees & Titmice
Waxwings
Sparrows
+11

May attract

Chickadees & Titmice
Waxwings
Sparrows
Crows & Jays
Thrushes

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Holly

EVERGREEN / SHRUBS / TREES

American Holly

Ilex opaca

Sparrows
Thrushes
Vireos
+10

May attract

Sparrows
Thrushes
Vireos
Wrens
Wood Warblers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Hornbeam

TREES

American Hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens
+11

May attract

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens
Woodpeckers
Orioles

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Plum

SHRUBS / TREES

American Plum

Prunus americana

Wood Warblers
Waxwings
Orioles
+10

May attract

Wood Warblers
Waxwings
Orioles
Wrens
Crows & Jays

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Pokeweed

ANNUALS/PER.

American Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

Woodpeckers
Orioles
Finches
+7

May attract

Woodpeckers
Orioles
Finches
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks

Provides

Fruit

Nuts

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