Native Plants

Cardinal-Flower

Lobelia cardinalis
Location

Native to

19121 Change
Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Nectar

Cardinal-Flower is a short-lived perennial that grows up to 6 feet tall, and is capable of thriving in standing water or average soil. From mid-summer to fall it produces showy red flowers at the end of terminal spikes that are especially attractive to hummingbirds. This plant can grow in full sun to shade, but its soil must always be kept moist or wet.

May Attract

Cardinal-Flower is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Hummingbirds
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.

Discovery Center

3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121

(610) 990-3431

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove

1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon, PA 19403

(610) 666-5593 |

midatlantic@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

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.

Good Host Plants

150 West Butler Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

(267) 270-5036

Schuykill Center for Environmental Education

8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128

(215) 482-7300

Morris Arboretum

100 East Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

(215) 247-5777

Primex Garden Center

435 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038

(215) 887-7500

Collins Nursery

773 Roslyn Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038

(215) 715-3439

Meadowbrook Farm

1633 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA 19046

(215) 887-5900

Marano Gardens

488 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034

(215) 646-3336

Redbud Native Plant Nursery

904 North Providence Road, Media, PA 19063

(610) 892-2833

Kate's Corner

1323 Fort Washington Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034

(215) 641-1494

David Brothers Landscape Services

Bean Road & Whitehall Road, Worcester, PA 19490

(610) 584-1550

Holly Days Nursery

1201 Horsham Road, Ambler, PA 19002

(215) 283-3228

The Rhoads Garden

570 Dekalb Pike, North Wales, PA 19454

(215) 699-2207

Churchville Nature Center

501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA 18966

(215) 357-4005

Gino's Nursery and Landscaping

2237 2nd Street Pike, Newtown, PA 18940

(215) 598-3992

Yellow Springs Farm

1165 Yellow Springs Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425

(610) 827-2014

Behmerwald Nursery

4904 Garges Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473

(610) 287-0480

Stony Hill Perennial Farm

173 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA 19067

(215) 295-8479

Peace Valley Nature Center

170 North Chapman Road, Doylestown, PA 18901

(215) 345-7860

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

1635 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938

(215) 862-2924

ArcheWild (Wholesale/Landscaping)

2191 Hillcrest Road, Quakertown, PA 18951

(855) 752-6862

Northeast Native Perennials

1716 East Sawmill Road, Quakertown, PA 18951

(215) 901-5552

North Creek Nurseries (Wholesale Only)

124 Wedgewood Road, Oxford, PA 19363

(610) 255-0100

Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery

2415 Route 100, Orefield, PA 18069

(610) 395-2570

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.

Bower & Branch

Eaton Street, Leesport, PA 19533

(866) 873-3888

C and A Trees

53 Tree Lane, Clarion, PA 16214

North Creek Nurseries (Wholesale Only)

124 Wedgewood Road, Oxford, PA 19363

(610) 255-0100

ArcheWild (Wholesale/Landscaping)

2191 Hillcrest Road, Quakertown, PA 18951

(855) 752-6862

Ernst Conservation Seed (mail-order)

8884 Mercer Pike, Meadville, PA 16335

(800) 873-3321

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SHRUBS / TREES

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Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Orioles
Woodpeckers
+10

May attract

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Orioles
Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens

Provides

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Alternate-Leaf Dogwood

SHRUBS / TREES

Alternate-Leaf Dogwood

Cornus alternifolia

Orioles
Crows & Jays
Thrushes
+10

May attract

Orioles
Crows & Jays
Thrushes
Wood Warblers
Nuthatches

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Basswood

TREES

American Basswood

Tilia americana

Waxwings
Sparrows
Wood Warblers
+11

May attract

Waxwings
Sparrows
Wood Warblers
Crows & Jays
Mockingbirds & Thrashers

Provides

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Caterpillars

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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Discovery Center.
3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121
(610) 990-3431 |
 
American Beech

TREES

American Beech

Fagus grandifolia

Waxwings
Chickadees & Titmice
Sparrows
+11

May attract

Waxwings
Chickadees & Titmice
Sparrows
Wrens
Crows & Jays

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Elm

TREES

American Elm

Ulmus americana

Vireos
Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice
+11

May attract

Vireos
Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice
Waxwings
Thrushes

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Hazelnut

SHRUBS

American Hazelnut

Corylus americana

Sparrows
Thrushes
Wood Warblers
+11

May attract

Sparrows
Thrushes
Wood Warblers
Crows & Jays
Vireos

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Holly

EVERGREEN / SHRUBS / TREES

American Holly

Ilex opaca

Vireos
Wrens
Thrushes
+10

May attract

Vireos
Wrens
Thrushes
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Wood Warblers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Hornbeam

TREES

American Hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

Nuthatches
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Waxwings
+11

May attract

Nuthatches
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Waxwings
Vireos
Woodpeckers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Plum

SHRUBS / TREES

American Plum

Prunus americana

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wood Warblers
Nuthatches
+10

May attract

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wood Warblers
Nuthatches
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Vireos

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Pokeweed

ANNUALS/PER.

American Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

Thrushes
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Sparrows
+7

May attract

Thrushes
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Sparrows
Waxwings
Woodpeckers

Provides

Fruit

Nuts

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