Native Plants

Late Purple American-Aster

Symphyotrichum patens
Location

Native to

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Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Seeds

This is an upright, perennial herb that typically grows to 2 1/2 feet tall on slender, hairy stems. It produces daisy-like flowers with blue to violet rays and yellow centers from August to October. This plant is drought tolerant, growing in full sun and partial shade, and in moist to dry soils.

May Attract

Late Purple American-Aster 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
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

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.

Trinity River Audubon Center

6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217

trac@audubon.org

Services

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

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center

1206 FM1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

469-526-1980 |

dcac@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat Ambassador volunteer training
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Native plant sales

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.

North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas

2311 Perkins Road, Arlington, TX 76016

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.

Shades of Green

7401 Coit Road, Frisco, TX 75035

(972) 335-9095

North Haven Gardens

7700 Northaven Road, Dallas, TX 75230

(214) 363-5316

Painted Flower Farm

3801 Lariat Road, Denton, TX 76207

(940) 382-3789

Rohde's Nursery and Nature Store

1651 Wall Street, Garland, TX 75041

(972) 864-1934

Randy Johnson Organics (appointment only)

2130 Franklin Drive, Mesquite, TX 75150

(214) 584-0565

Bluestem Nursery

4001 Curry Road, Arlington, TX 76001

(817) 466-2271

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.

Redenta's Garden Shop

2001 Skillman Street, Dallas, TX 75206

(214) 823-9421

Native Gardeners

3300 W Division St, Arlington, TX 76012

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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Trinity River Audubon Center.
6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217
| trac@audubon.org
 
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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
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Sparrows
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+11

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Hummingbirds
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+4

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TREES

Cedar Elm

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Orioles
Finches
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