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
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
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.

Audubon New York

P.O. Box 188, Albany, NY 12201

audubonny@audubon.org

Services

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

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.

Cornell Botanic Gardens

124 Comstock Knoll Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850

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.

The Plantsmen Nursery

482 Peruville Road, Groton, NY 13073

(607) 533-7193

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.

KMS Native Plants (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

104 Main Avenue, Lake Grove, NY 11755

(631) 848-2178

Dropseed Native Landscapes (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565

(516) 524-8711

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Alternate-Leaf Dogwood

SHRUBS / TREES

Alternate-Leaf Dogwood

Cornus alternifolia

Thrushes
Sparrows
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
+10

May attract

Thrushes
Sparrows
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Vireos
Waxwings

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Basswood

TREES

American Basswood

Tilia americana

Sparrows
Vireos
Crows & Jays
+11

May attract

Sparrows
Vireos
Crows & Jays
Waxwings
Nuthatches

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Beech

TREES

American Beech

Fagus grandifolia

Finches
Vireos
Woodpeckers
+11

May attract

Finches
Vireos
Woodpeckers
Waxwings
Wrens

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Audubon New York.
P.O. Box 188, Albany, NY 12201
| audubonny@audubon.org
 
American Elm

TREES

American Elm

Ulmus americana

Sparrows
Thrushes
Orioles
+11

May attract

Sparrows
Thrushes
Orioles
Vireos
Woodpeckers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Hornbeam

TREES

American Hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

Waxwings
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Finches
+11

May attract

Waxwings
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Finches
Vireos
Thrushes

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Witch-Hazel

SHRUBS / TREES

American Witch-Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

Finches
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Orioles
+11

May attract

Finches
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Orioles
Sparrows
Woodpeckers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
Black Chokeberry

SHRUBS

Black Chokeberry

Aronia melanocarpa

Orioles
Wood Warblers
Crows & Jays
+6

May attract

Orioles
Wood Warblers
Crows & Jays
Thrushes
Vireos

Provides

Fruit

 
Black Raspberry

SHRUBS

Black Raspberry

Rubus occidentalis

Thrushes
Orioles
Vireos
+10

May attract

Thrushes
Orioles
Vireos
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Mockingbirds & Thrashers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
Black Willow

TREES

Black Willow

Salix nigra

Crows & Jays
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Woodpeckers
+10

May attract

Crows & Jays
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Woodpeckers
Wrens
Thrushes

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

 
Black-Eyed-Susan

ANNUALS/PER.

Black-Eyed-Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Nuthatches
Orioles
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
+10

May attract

Nuthatches
Orioles
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Wood Warblers
Wrens

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

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