Native Plants

Creosote-Bush

Larrea tridentata
Location

Native to

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Type
Shrubs
Attributes
Nectar

A perennial, evergreen shrub, Creosote-Bush grows 3 to 10 feet tall with numerous flexible stems arising from the base at an angle. Also known as Greasewood and Hediondilla, it produces small, dark to yellow-green leaves that are aromatic and often sticky with resin. The flowers rarely bloom except under favorable conditions, namely partial shade and dry, well-drained, and loose sand or loam soils.

May Attract

Creosote-Bush is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Hummingbirds

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.

Rio Salado Audubon Center

3131 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040

(602) 468-6470  |

riosalado@audubon.org

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.

Shady Way Garden

566 West Superstition Boulevard, Apache Junction, AZ 85220

(480) 288-9655

Armenta Seed

700 North Neely Street, Suite 2, Gilbert, AZ 85233

(480) 855-1917

Arid Zone Trees

9750 East Germann Road, Mesa, AZ 85212

(480) 987-9094

Treeland Nurseries

2900 S. Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 85210

(480) 497-2525

Summer Winds Arizona Nursery, Mesa

3160 South Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 85210

(480) 892-1469

Arizona Cactus Sales

1619 South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85248

(480) 963-1061

Wild Seed

PO Box 27751, Tempe, AZ 85285

(602) 276-3536

Desert Botanical Garden

1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008

(480) 941-1225

Phoenix Desert Nursery

3525 East Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040

(602) 305-9275

Western Tree Company (Wholesale Only)

3401 East Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040

(602) 243-6125

Summer Winds Arizona Nursery, Phoenix-Tatum Boulevard

17826 North Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85032

(602) 867-1822

Summer Winds Arizona Nursery, Phoenix-Bethany Home Road

1515 East Bethany Home Rd. Ste 120, Phoenix, AZ 85014

(602) 759-1667

Desert Tree Farm (Wholesale Only)

2744 East Utopia Road, Phoenix, AZ 85050

(602) 569-6604

Boyce-Thompson Arboretum

37615 U.S. Highway 60, Superior, AZ 85273

(520) 689-2723

Summer Winds Arizona Nursery, Glendale

6426 West Bell Road, Glendale, AZ 85308

(623) 979-5296

Mountain States Wholesale Nursery

13803 Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85307

(623) 247-8509

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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Rio Salado Audubon Center.
3131 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 468-6470  | riosalado@audubon.org
 
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Finches
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+4

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Sparrows
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+5

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Sparrows
Woodpeckers
Finches
+3

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California False Buckthorn

SHRUBS / TREES

California False Buckthorn

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Nuthatches
Orioles
Crows & Jays
+4

May attract

Nuthatches
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Crows & Jays
Woodpeckers
Thrushes

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California Figwort

ANNUALS/PER.

California Figwort

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Wood Warblers
Vireos
Sparrows
+4

May attract

Wood Warblers
Vireos
Sparrows
Orioles
Waxwings

Provides

Nectar

 
California Sage

ANNUALS/PER.

California Sage

Salvia columbariae

Crows & Jays
Sparrows
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
+3

May attract

Crows & Jays
Sparrows
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