Native Plants

Common Yarrow

Achillea millefolium
Location

Native to

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Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Fruit, Nuts

Also known as Western Yarrow and Milfoil, this spreading, perennial herb has feathery compound leaves and grows to 3 feet tall. Its flower heads are arranged in large, flat, compact clusters at the top of the stem. There is some confusion over the categorization of this species in North America, as substantial hybridization has occurred between native and Eurasian strains. Common Yarrow forms spreading colonies and may be best suited for naturalized areas, growing in full sun to partial shade, and in dry soil.

May Attract

Common Yarrow 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
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
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.

Bent of the River Audubon Center

185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488

2032645098 |

bentoftheriver@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

Sharon Audubon Center

325 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon, CT 06069

(860) 364-0520 |

sharonauduboncenter@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

Fairchild Wildflower Audubon Sanctuary

, Greenwich, CT

Hemlock Gorge Audubon Sanctuary

, Greenwich, CT

Mildred Caldwell Audubon Sanctuary of Walden Woods

, Greenwich, CT

Oneida Audubon Sanctuary

, Greenwich, CT

Greenwich Audubon Center

613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831

(203) 869-5272 |

greenwichcenter@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Habitat recognition/certification

Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center

134 Cove Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

(516) 922-3200 |

trsac@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Native plant sales
  • Residential habitat improvement consultation

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.

Renewed Ground (H.E.L.P. Endorsed)

240 Storm Drive, Holtsville, NY 11742

(516) 426-2203

Mossy Pine Gardens and Landscape Design (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

6 Harborfields Court, Greenlawn, NY 11740

(631) 662-2623

The Compleat Garden (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

11 Hildreth Avenue, Halsite, NY 11743

(516) 661-7714

Sisters of St. Joseph (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY 11717

(631) 413 - 6634

Meadowscapes(H.E.L.P) Endorsed

244 Rt 7 South, Falls Village, CT 06031

(860) 824 -1188

Bayard Cutting Arboretum (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

440 Montauk Hwy, Great River, NY 11742

(516) 725 - 4853

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.

NatureWorks

518 Forest Road, Northford, CT 06472

(203) 484-2748

East Haven Landscape Products (Wholesale Only)

10 Mill street, East Haven, CT 06512

(203) 467-6260

Broken Arrow Nursery

13 Broken Arrow Road, Hamden, CT 06518

(203) 288-1026

Kogut Nursery (Wholesale Only)

147 Ann Street, Meriden, CT 06450

(203) 686-0252

Summer Hill Nursery (Wholesale Only)

888 Summerhill Road, Madison, CT 06443

(203) 421-3055

Planter's Choice (Wholesale Only)

140 Huntington Road, Newtown, CT 06470

(203) 426-4037

Earth Tones Native Plant Nursery and Landscapes

212 Grassy Hill Road, Woodbury, CT 06798

(203) 263-6626

Blackledge River Nursery (Wholesale Only)

155 Jerry Daniels Road, Marlborough, CT 06477

(860) 295-1022

Warner Nursery & Garden Center

PO Box 662, 76 Riverside Road, Simsbury, CT 06070

(860) 651-0204

Lavoie Horticulture

280 Bloomfield Ave, Windsor, CT 06095

(413) 355-0200

Little River Natives

351 Goose Lane, Tolland, CT 06084

McArdle's Florist and Garden Center

48 Arch St., Greenwich, CT 06830

(203) 661-5600

Pan Acres Nursery, LLC

62 Colburn Road, Canterbury, CT 06331

(860) 662-0203

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.

UrbanScapes Native Plant Nursery

133 Hazel Street , New Haven, CT 06511

Broken Arrow Nursery

13 Broken Arrow Road, Hamden, CT 06518

(203) 288-1026

Earth Tones Native Plant Nursery and Landscapes

212 Grassy Hill Road, Woodbury, CT 06798

(203) 263-6626

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Alternate-Leaf Dogwood

SHRUBS / TREES

Alternate-Leaf Dogwood

Cornus alternifolia

Thrushes
Vireos
Sparrows
+10

May attract

Thrushes
Vireos
Sparrows
Woodpeckers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Basswood

TREES

American Basswood

Tilia americana

Wrens
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Nuthatches
+11

May attract

Wrens
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Nuthatches
Chickadees & Titmice
Waxwings

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Beech

TREES

American Beech

Fagus grandifolia

Sparrows
Chickadees & Titmice
Finches
+11

May attract

Sparrows
Chickadees & Titmice
Finches
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Wrens

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Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Bent of the River Audubon Center.
185 East Flat Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488
2032645098 | bentoftheriver@audubon.org
 
American Elm

TREES

American Elm

Ulmus americana

Finches
Nuthatches
Vireos
+11

May attract

Finches
Nuthatches
Vireos
Thrushes
Sparrows

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Hazelnut

SHRUBS

American Hazelnut

Corylus americana

Finches
Thrushes
Wood Warblers
+11

May attract

Finches
Thrushes
Wood Warblers
Nuthatches
Sparrows

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Hornbeam

TREES

American Hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

Chickadees & Titmice
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Sparrows
+11

May attract

Chickadees & Titmice
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Sparrows
Nuthatches
Orioles

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Larch

TREES

American Larch

Larix laricina

Wrens
Nuthatches
Sparrows
+11

May attract

Wrens
Nuthatches
Sparrows
Orioles
Wood Warblers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Seeds

 
American Mountain-Ash

SHRUBS / TREES

American Mountain-Ash

Sorbus americana

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wrens
Sparrows
+10

May attract

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wrens
Sparrows
Thrushes
Vireos

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

 
American Plum

SHRUBS / TREES

American Plum

Prunus americana

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Waxwings
Nuthatches
+10

May attract

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Waxwings
Nuthatches
Chickadees & Titmice
Orioles

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Pokeweed

ANNUALS/PER.

American Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

Chickadees & Titmice
Thrushes
Orioles
+7

May attract

Chickadees & Titmice
Thrushes
Orioles
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Waxwings

Provides

Fruit

Nuts

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