Native Plants

Lowbush Blueberry

Vaccinium angustifolium
Location

Native to

55431 Change
Type
Shrubs
Attributes
Fruit

Otherwise known as Late Lowbush Blueberry, this low-spreading, perennial shrub has glossy, blue-green leaves in the summer that turn purple in the fall. Small, pinkish-white, bell-shaped flowers bloom in May and June followed by the blue, edible fruit. It grows 6 inches to 2 feet tall and wide in full sun to shade, and in dry to moist soil. This plant’s flowers and fruit attract a variety of wildlife including insect pollinators and birds.

May Attract

Lowbush Blueberry is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
Thrushes
Family
Waxwings
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.

Upper Mississippi Regional Office | Roseville, MN

2355 Highway 36 West, Roseville, MN 55113

Audubon Upper Mississippi River

2355 HIGHWAY 36 WEST, ROSEVILLE, MN 55113

651-739-9332 |

audubonumr@audubon.org

Services

  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

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.

Minnesota Native Plant Society

PO Box 20401, Bloomington, MN 55420

Visit site

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.

Ecoscapes Native Nursery

721 Ladybird Lane, Burnsville, MN 55122

(612) 965-0848

Visit site

Spring Lake Restoration Nurseries

21938 Mushtown Road, Prior Lake, MN 55372

(952) 447-1919

Natural Shore Technologies

1480 County Road 90, Independence, MN 55359

(612) 703-7581

Visit site

Out Back Nursery

15280 110th St. South, Hastings, MN 55033

(651) 438-2771

Visit site

Knecht's Nurseries

1601 Hwy 19 West, Northfield, MN 55057

(507) 645-5015

Visit site

Prairie Meadows Native Seed

10850 Echo Avenue, Lonsdale, MN 55046

(608) 897-2431

Visit site

Prairie Creek Farm

PO Box 305, Cannon Falls, MN 55009

(507) 663-1091

Minnesota Native Landscapes

8740 77th Street NE, Otsego, MN 55362

(763) 295-0010

Visit site

Prairie Restorations - Two Oaks

21120 Ozark Court North, PO Box 95, Scandia, MN 55073

(651) 433-1435

Visit site

Landscape Alternatives

25316 St. Croix Trail, Shafer, MN 55074

(651) 257-4460

Visit site

Busse Gardens

17160 245th Avenue, Big Lake, MN 55309

(800) 544-3192

Visit site

Wildlife Habitat Seed Co.

5114 NE 46th Street, Owatonna, MN 55060

(507) 451-6771

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.

Prairie Moon Nursery

32115 Prairie Lane, Winona, MN 55987

(866) 417-8156

Visit site

MNL Heal the Earth

8740 77th Street NE, Ostego, MN 55362

(763) 295-0010

Visit site

My Saved Plants: 0

More native plants for your area

Showing 86 results
 
Allegheny Service-Berry

SHRUBS / TREES

Allegheny Service-Berry

Amelanchier laevis

Vireos
Woodpeckers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
+10

May attract

Vireos
Woodpeckers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wrens
Waxwings

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
Alternate-Leaf Dogwood

SHRUBS / TREES

Alternate-Leaf Dogwood

Cornus alternifolia

Wrens
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Woodpeckers
+10

May attract

Wrens
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Woodpeckers
Crows & Jays
Mockingbirds & Thrashers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Basswood

TREES

American Basswood

Tilia americana

Finches
Thrushes
Chickadees & Titmice
+11

May attract

Finches
Thrushes
Chickadees & Titmice
Woodpeckers
Waxwings

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Upper Mississippi Regional Office | Roseville, MN.
2355 Highway 36 West, Roseville, MN 55113
|
More
 
American Elm

TREES

American Elm

Ulmus americana

Wrens
Crows & Jays
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
+11

May attract

Wrens
Crows & Jays
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Orioles
Woodpeckers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Hazelnut

SHRUBS

American Hazelnut

Corylus americana

Wood Warblers
Vireos
Finches
+11

May attract

Wood Warblers
Vireos
Finches
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Chickadees & Titmice

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Hornbeam

TREES

American Hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

Waxwings
Nuthatches
Woodpeckers
+11

May attract

Waxwings
Nuthatches
Woodpeckers
Wood Warblers
Orioles

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Larch

TREES

American Larch

Larix laricina

Finches
Orioles
Thrushes
+11

May attract

Finches
Orioles
Thrushes
Vireos
Nuthatches

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Seeds

 
American Plum

SHRUBS / TREES

American Plum

Prunus americana

Vireos
Chickadees & Titmice
Thrushes
+10

May attract

Vireos
Chickadees & Titmice
Thrushes
Waxwings
Wood Warblers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
Ash-Leaf Maple

TREES

Ash-Leaf Maple

Acer negundo

Vireos
Finches
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
+11

May attract

Vireos
Finches
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Chickadees & Titmice
Orioles

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
Black Cherry

TREES

Black Cherry

Prunus serotina

Waxwings
Chickadees & Titmice
Woodpeckers
+10

May attract

Waxwings
Chickadees & Titmice
Woodpeckers
Sparrows
Wood Warblers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

My Saved Plants: 0

Learn more about
Native Plants
Native plants help support our birds throughout the year.
Visit Page
Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
Visit Page