Native Plants

Gray-Head Mexican-Hat

Ratibida pinnata
Location

Native to

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Type
Annuals/Per.

This perennial herb is also known as Grayhead Coneflower, Pinnate Prairie Coneflower, and Yellow Coneflower. Its slender, hairy stems grow 3 to 5 feet tall, and are topped with bright yellow flowers with drooping petals and a grayish-brown central disk. This plant grows in full sun to partial shade, and in a wide variety of dry to moist soils, including sandy, clay, and calcareous soils.

May Attract

Gray-Head Mexican-Hat is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
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.

Mason State Nursery, Illinois Department of Natural Resources

17855 North Country Road, Topeka, IL 61567

(309) 535-2185

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.

Natural Communities Native Plants

812 North Washington Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510

(331) 248-1016

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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Audubon Great Lakes.
200 W. Madison Street, CHICAGO, IL 60606
| nicole.minadeo@audubon.org
 
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SHRUBS

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Chickadees & Titmice
Waxwings
Sparrows
+11

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TREES

American Hornbeam

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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens
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Wrens
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Caterpillars

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SHRUBS / TREES

American Plum

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Wood Warblers
Waxwings
Orioles
+10

May attract

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Orioles
Wrens
Crows & Jays

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Caterpillars

Fruit

 
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American Sycamore

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Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wood Warblers
Sparrows
+11

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Cardinals & Grosbeaks
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Finches
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SHRUBS / TREES

American Witch-Hazel

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Wood Warblers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Nuthatches
+11

May attract

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TREES

Ash-Leaf Maple

Acer negundo

Orioles
Waxwings
Chickadees & Titmice
+11

May attract

Orioles
Waxwings
Chickadees & Titmice
Finches
Nuthatches

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
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TREES

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Prunus serotina

Waxwings
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wrens
+10

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