Discovery Center
3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121
(610) 990-3431
Services
- Education programs & presentations
- Habitat installation/restoration projects
Swamp Milkweed, or Pink Milkweed, is a herbaceous perennial that typically grows 3 to 4 feet tall on branching stems. It bears clusters of small, fragrant, pink to mauve flowers that are highly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant is a valuable food source for Monarch caterpillars, though is poisonous to humans if ingested raw or in large amounts. Swamp Milkweed is a great plant for low spots or other moist areas in the landscape, as it grows in full sun to partial shade, and in rich and even muddy soil.
May Attract
Swamp Milkweed is thought to attract these families of birds
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.
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon, PA 19403
(610) 666-5593 |
midatlantic@audubon.orgServices
- Education programs & presentations
- Habitat installation/restoration projects
Liberty Bird Alliance
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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.
Good Host Plants
150 West Butler Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 270-5036
Schuykill Center for Environmental Education
8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-7300
Morris Arboretum
100 East Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-5777
Primex Garden Center
435 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 887-7500
Collins Nursery
773 Roslyn Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 715-3439
Meadowbrook Farm
1633 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 887-5900
Marano Gardens
488 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 646-3336
Redbud Native Plant Nursery
904 North Providence Road, Media, PA 19063
(610) 892-2833
Kate's Corner
1323 Fort Washington Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 641-1494
David Brothers Landscape Services
Bean Road & Whitehall Road, Worcester, PA 19490
(610) 584-1550
Holly Days Nursery
1201 Horsham Road, Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 283-3228
The Rhoads Garden
570 Dekalb Pike, North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-2207
Churchville Nature Center
501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA 18966
(215) 357-4005
Gino's Nursery and Landscaping
2237 2nd Street Pike, Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 598-3992
Yellow Springs Farm
1165 Yellow Springs Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 827-2014
Behmerwald Nursery
4904 Garges Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473
(610) 287-0480
Stony Hill Perennial Farm
173 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA 19067
(215) 295-8479
Peace Valley Nature Center
170 North Chapman Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345-7860
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
1635 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-2924
ArcheWild (Wholesale/Landscaping)
2191 Hillcrest Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
(855) 752-6862
Northeast Native Perennials
1716 East Sawmill Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
(215) 901-5552
North Creek Nurseries (Wholesale Only)
124 Wedgewood Road, Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 255-0100
Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery
2415 Route 100, Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 395-2570
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.
ArcheWild (Wholesale/Landscaping)
2191 Hillcrest Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
(855) 752-6862
Ernst Conservation Seed (mail-order)
8884 Mercer Pike, Meadville, PA 16335
(800) 873-3321
Bower & Branch
Eaton Street, Leesport, PA 19533
(866) 873-3888
C and A Trees
53 Tree Lane, Clarion, PA 16214
North Creek Nurseries (Wholesale Only)
124 Wedgewood Road, Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 255-0100
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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Discovery Center.
3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121
(610) 990-3431 |
(610) 990-3431 |
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