Native Plants

Missouri Ironweed

Vernonia missurica
Location

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Type
Annuals/Per.

Missouri Ironweed is an upright perennial that typically grows 3 to 5 feet tall on stiff, leafy stems that branch near the top. It produces composite, magenta disk flowers from late summer to fall, followed by rusty seed clusters. This plant grows best in full sun and wet soils, tolerating occasional flooding.

May Attract

Missouri Ironweed 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.

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.

Houston Audubon Natives Nursery

440 Wilchester Blvd, Houston, TX 77079

(713) 932-1639

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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GRASSES

Alkali-Sacaton

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Chickadees & Titmice
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Nuthatches
+4

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Chickadees & Titmice
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Nuthatches
Woodpeckers
Finches

Provides

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American Basswood

TREES

American Basswood

Tilia americana

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Crows & Jays
Orioles
+11

May attract

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Crows & Jays
Orioles
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Waxwings

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Beauty-Berry

SHRUBS

American Beauty-Berry

Callicarpa americana

Orioles
Waxwings
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
+10

May attract

Orioles
Waxwings
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Wrens
Sparrows

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Rio Brazos Audubon Society.
Rio Brazos Audubon Society, P.O. Box 9055, College Station, TX 77842
| Riobrazosaudubon@gmail.com
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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 Holly

EVERGREEN / SHRUBS / TREES

American Holly

Ilex opaca

Woodpeckers
Thrushes
Orioles
+10

May attract

Woodpeckers
Thrushes
Orioles
Crows & Jays
Waxwings

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Pokeweed

ANNUALS/PER.

American Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

Chickadees & Titmice
Thrushes
Sparrows
+7

May attract

Chickadees & Titmice
Thrushes
Sparrows
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Orioles

Provides

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Sycamore

TREES

American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Crows & Jays
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Orioles
+11

May attract

Crows & Jays
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Orioles
Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
Anise-Scented Goldenrod

ANNUALS/PER.

Anise-Scented Goldenrod

Solidago odora

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Waxwings
Vireos
+11

May attract

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Waxwings
Vireos
Wrens
Finches

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
Ash-Leaf Maple

TREES

Ash-Leaf Maple

Acer negundo

Woodpeckers
Wood Warblers
Waxwings
+11

May attract

Woodpeckers
Wood Warblers
Waxwings
Sparrows
Orioles

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
Azure-Blue Sage

ANNUALS/PER.

Azure-Blue Sage

Salvia azurea

Wood Warblers
Hummingbirds
Vireos
+4

May attract

Wood Warblers
Hummingbirds
Vireos
Sparrows
Mockingbirds & Thrashers

Provides

Nectar

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Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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