Native Plants

Four-Wing Saltbush

Atriplex canescens
Location

Native to

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Type
Shrubs
Attributes
Fruit, Nuts

Also known as Chamiso and Wing-scale, this many-branched, semi-evergreen shrub typically grows up to 2 to 3 feet tall but can reach up to 8 feet in partial shade and dry, well-drained soils. The young stems and leaves are covered with minute, white scales that helps protect the plant against water loss. The name "Saltbush" refers to the alkaline soil habitats in which the plant grows.

May Attract

Four-Wing Saltbush 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.

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.

Intermountain Cactus

1478 North 750, East Kaysville, UT 84037

(801) 546-2006

Sun Mountain Growers

336 North Mountain Road, Fruit Heights, UT 84037

(801) 941-5535

Progressive Plants

10252 South Highway U-111, Copperton, UT 84006

(801) 565-7333

Park City Nursery

4497 Highway 224, Park City, UT 84060

(435) 649-1363

High Mountain Nursery

271 W. Bitterbrush Lane, Draper, UT 84020

(435) 731-0107

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.

Clyde Robin Seed Company

PO Box 411, Santa Clara, UT 84765

(510) 315-6720

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Wrens
Crows & Jays
+11

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Wrens
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Vireos
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Caterpillars

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Big Sagebrush

EVERGREEN / SHRUBS

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Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
+3

May attract

Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Crows & Jays
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Provides

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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Wasatch Audubon Society.
PO Box 3211, Ogden, UT 84409
| www.wasatchaudubon.org
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GRASSES

Bluebunch Fescue

Festuca idahoensis

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Wood Warblers
Woodpeckers
+9

May attract

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Wood Warblers
Woodpeckers
Crows & Jays
Sparrows

Provides

Fruit

Nuts

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Choke Cherry

SHRUBS / TREES

Choke Cherry

Prunus virginiana

Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
+10

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Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Woodpeckers
Crows & Jays

Provides

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Common Sunflower

ANNUALS/PER.

Common Sunflower

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Thrushes
Wrens
Woodpeckers
+11

May attract

Thrushes
Wrens
Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice
Sparrows

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
Common Yarrow

ANNUALS/PER.

Common Yarrow

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Woodpeckers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Finches
+8

May attract

Woodpeckers
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Finches
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Sparrows

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Fruit

Nuts

 
Four-Line Honeysuckle

SHRUBS

Four-Line Honeysuckle

Lonicera involucrata

Nuthatches
Woodpeckers
Sparrows
+11

May attract

Nuthatches
Woodpeckers
Sparrows
Wrens
Orioles

Provides

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Caterpillars

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Fragrant Sumac

SHRUBS / VINES

Fragrant Sumac

Rhus aromatica

Thrushes
Orioles
Vireos
+10

May attract

Thrushes
Orioles
Vireos
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Chickadees & Titmice

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
Golden Currant

SHRUBS

Golden Currant

Ribes aureum

Woodpeckers
Sparrows
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
+10

May attract

Woodpeckers
Sparrows
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wrens
Waxwings

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Butterflies

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