Native Plants

Narrow-Leaf Mountain-Mint

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
Location

Native to

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Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Seeds

Also known as Slender Mountain Mint and Common Horsemint, this fragrant, perennial herb grows in stiff clumps 20 to 30 inches in height. It grows clusters of lavender-white flowers with purple spots that bloom in the summer and attract bees and butterflies. This mint grows in full sun to partial shade, and in dry to moist soils. A variety of wildlife eat this plant’s seeds, while deer also eat the leaves.

May Attract

Narrow-Leaf Mountain-Mint 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
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.

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 & 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.

Kentucky Native Plant Society

801 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601

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.

Earthly Goods

521 E Market St, New Albany, IN 47150

(812) 944-2903

Vallonia State Nursery

2782 West County Road 540 South, Vallonia, IN 47281

(812) 358-3621

New Blooms

502 West Arrowhead Drive, New Albany, IN 47150

(502) 552-6654

Munchkin Nursery and Gardens

323 Woodside Drive NW, Depauw, IN 47115

(812) 633-4858

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.

Riverview Native Nursery

5635 County Road 72, Spencerville, IN 46788

(1260) 704-5092

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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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Finches
Orioles
Wrens
+11

May attract

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Wood Warblers

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TREES

American Elm

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Waxwings
Vireos
Wood Warblers
+11

May attract

Waxwings
Vireos
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Nuts

 
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SHRUBS

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Waxwings
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
+11

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Waxwings
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Woodpeckers
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Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
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EVERGREEN / SHRUBS / TREES

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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Wood Warblers
Vireos
+10

May attract

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
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Vireos
Woodpeckers
Thrushes

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TREES

American Hornbeam

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Crows & Jays
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wood Warblers
+11

May attract

Crows & Jays
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wood Warblers
Woodpeckers
Finches

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
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SHRUBS / TREES

American Plum

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Orioles
Waxwings
Woodpeckers
+10

May attract

Orioles
Waxwings
Woodpeckers
Vireos
Wrens

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
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ANNUALS/PER.

American Pokeweed

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Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Waxwings
Chickadees & Titmice
+7

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Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Waxwings
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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
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