Native Plants

Common Boneset

Eupatorium perfoliatum
Location

Native to

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Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars

Common Boneset is a herbaceous perennial that grows 3 to 6 feet tall, with leaves that clasp the erect stems. It produces dense clusters of tiny white flower heads held above the foliage that attract butterflies and bees. Common Boneset grows in full sun to shade, and in moist to wet soils.

May Attract

Common Boneset is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
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

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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.

Louisiana Native Plant Society

Caroline Dorman Road, Saline, LA 71070

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Vireos
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Waxwings
Woodpeckers
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Thrushes
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ANNUALS/PER.

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Wood Warblers
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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Paul J. Rainey Wildlife Sanctuary.
P.O. Box 187, Perry, LA 70575
(337) 652-5496 | louisiana@audubon.org
 
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ANNUALS/PER. / SHRUBS

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Wood Warblers
Orioles
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
+4

May attract

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Vireos
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ANNUALS/PER.

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Orioles
Vireos
Wood Warblers
+11

May attract

Orioles
Vireos
Wood Warblers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Chickadees & Titmice

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ANNUALS/PER.

Clustered Bushmint

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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Wood Warblers
Waxwings
+3

May attract

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Common Buttonbush

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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Waxwings
Thrushes
+11

May attract

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Waxwings
Thrushes
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Crows & Jays

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
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TREES

Common Persimmon

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Woodpeckers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Crows & Jays
+10

May attract

Woodpeckers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Crows & Jays
Orioles
Cardinals & Grosbeaks

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

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Woodpeckers
Nuthatches
Crows & Jays
+10

May attract

Woodpeckers
Nuthatches
Crows & Jays
Thrushes
Wrens

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
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SHRUBS / TREES

Deciduous Holly

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Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wrens
Orioles
+10

May attract

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wrens
Orioles
Woodpeckers
Thrushes

Provides

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