Native Plants

Common Yarrow

Achillea millefolium
Location

Native to

19456 Change
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.

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

Discovery Center

3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121

(610) 990-3431

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

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.

Waxwing EcoWorks Co.

, , 17602

(717) 676-1045

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.

David Brothers Landscape Services

Bean Road & Whitehall Road, Worcester, PA 19490

(610) 584-1550

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

Schuykill Center for Environmental Education

8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128

(215) 482-7300

The Rhoads Garden

570 Dekalb Pike, North Wales, PA 19454

(215) 699-2207

Marano Gardens

488 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034

(215) 646-3336

Morris Arboretum

100 East Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

(215) 247-5777

Kate's Corner

1323 Fort Washington Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034

(215) 641-1494

Redbud Native Plant Nursery

904 North Providence Road, Media, PA 19063

(610) 892-2833

Holly Days Nursery

1201 Horsham Road, Ambler, PA 19002

(215) 283-3228

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

Good Host Plants

150 West Butler Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

(267) 270-5036

ArcheWild (Wholesale/Landscaping)

2191 Hillcrest Road, Quakertown, PA 18951

(855) 752-6862

Peace Valley Nature Center

170 North Chapman Road, Doylestown, PA 18901

(215) 345-7860

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

Northeast Native Perennials

1716 East Sawmill Road, Quakertown, PA 18951

(215) 901-5552

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

1635 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938

(215) 862-2924

Stony Hill Perennial Farm

173 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA 19067

(215) 295-8479

Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery

2415 Route 100, Orefield, PA 18069

(610) 395-2570

North Creek Nurseries (Wholesale Only)

124 Wedgewood Road, Oxford, PA 19363

(610) 255-0100

Octoraro Native Plant Nursery (Wholesale Only)

6126 Street Road, Kirkwood, PA 17536

(717) 529-3160

Keystone Wildflowers

675 Hill Road, Robesonia, PA 19551

(610) 750-4186

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.

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

North Creek Nurseries (Wholesale Only)

124 Wedgewood Road, Oxford, PA 19363

(610) 255-0100

Bower & Branch

Eaton Street, Leesport, PA 19533

(866) 873-3888

C and A Trees

53 Tree Lane, Clarion, PA 16214

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SHRUBS / TREES

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Waxwings
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Orioles
+10

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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Orioles
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Vireos

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American Basswood

TREES

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Wrens
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Cardinals & Grosbeaks
+11

May attract

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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove.
1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon, PA 19403
(610) 666-5593 | midatlantic@audubon.org
 
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TREES

American Beech

Fagus grandifolia

Sparrows
Crows & Jays
Nuthatches
+11

May attract

Sparrows
Crows & Jays
Nuthatches
Chickadees & Titmice
Waxwings

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Elm

TREES

American Elm

Ulmus americana

Nuthatches
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Wood Warblers
+11

May attract

Nuthatches
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Wood Warblers
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Nuts

 
American Hazelnut

SHRUBS

American Hazelnut

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Nuthatches
Vireos
Finches
+11

May attract

Nuthatches
Vireos
Finches
Wood Warblers
Chickadees & Titmice

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Holly

EVERGREEN / SHRUBS / TREES

American Holly

Ilex opaca

Sparrows
Wrens
Chickadees & Titmice
+10

May attract

Sparrows
Wrens
Chickadees & Titmice
Waxwings
Wood Warblers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Hornbeam

TREES

American Hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

Nuthatches
Thrushes
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
+11

May attract

Nuthatches
Thrushes
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Chickadees & Titmice
Wood Warblers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Plum

SHRUBS / TREES

American Plum

Prunus americana

Nuthatches
Waxwings
Vireos
+10

May attract

Nuthatches
Waxwings
Vireos
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Chickadees & Titmice

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Pokeweed

ANNUALS/PER.

American Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

Crows & Jays
Chickadees & Titmice
Finches
+7

May attract

Crows & Jays
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