Native Plants

Cup-Plant

Silphium perfoliatum
Location

Native to

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Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Nectar

Also known as Indian Cup, this perennial gets its name from its wide leaves that join at the stem to form a cup that holds water and attracts birds. It grows 3 to 6 feet tall, though can sometimes reach up to 9 feet. Yellow flower heads with 20 to 30 rays bloom during the summer, attracting bees and butterflies. This plant grows in full sun, in dry to wet soils, and is drought tolerant.

May Attract

Cup-Plant is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Hummingbirds
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Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers

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.

Audubon Great Lakes

200 W. Madison Street, CHICAGO, IL 60606

nicole.minadeo@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat Ambassador volunteer training
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Municipal & corporate habitat planning & consultation
  • Native plant sales
  • Residential habitat improvement consultation

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.

Cardno Native Plant Nursery

128 Sunset Drive, Walkerton, IN 46574

(574) 586-2412

Hensler Nursery

5715 North 750 East, Hamlet, IN 46532

(574) 867-4192

Jasper-Pulaski State Nursery

15508 West 700 North, Medaryville, IN 47957

(219) 843-4827

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.

Riverview Native Nursery

5635 County Road 72, Spencerville, IN 46788

(1260) 704-5092

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Your local Audubon offering native plant services is South Bend-Elkhart Bird Alliance.
PO Box 581, Mishawaka, IN 46546
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