Native Plants

New England American-Aster

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Location

Native to

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Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Seeds

Also known as New England Aster, this perennial herb has the tendency to grow aggressively, reaching up to 4 feet tall in partial shade and moist soils. It produces flower heads with yellow discs and rays that range from white to purple-rose. These flowers are a popular stop for bees and butterflies.

May Attract

New England 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

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.

West Virginia Native Plant Society

P.O.Box 808, New Haven, WV 25265

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Thrushes
Orioles
Finches
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TREES

American Beech

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Waxwings
Vireos
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+11

May attract

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TREES

American Elm

Ulmus americana

Woodpeckers
Waxwings
Crows & Jays
+11

May attract

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American Hazelnut

SHRUBS

American Hazelnut

Corylus americana

Chickadees & Titmice
Waxwings
Sparrows
+11

May attract

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EVERGREEN / SHRUBS / TREES

American Holly

Ilex opaca

Sparrows
Thrushes
Vireos
+10

May attract

Sparrows
Thrushes
Vireos
Wrens
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American Hornbeam

TREES

American Hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens
+11

May attract

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens
Woodpeckers
Orioles

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American Pokeweed

ANNUALS/PER.

American Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

Woodpeckers
Orioles
Finches
+7

May attract

Woodpeckers
Orioles
Finches
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks

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Fruit

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American Sycamore

TREES

American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wood Warblers
Sparrows
+11

May attract

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wood Warblers
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Woodpeckers

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American Witch-Hazel

SHRUBS / TREES

American Witch-Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

Wood Warblers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Nuthatches
+11

May attract

Wood Warblers
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Nuthatches
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Orioles

Provides

Butterflies

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Fruit

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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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