Discovery Center
3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121
(610) 990-3431
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Also called Narrowleaf Sunflower, this perennial grows 3 to 6 feet tall with a many-branched stem and rough, sandpapery leaves 3 to 6 inches long. The yellow flowers, 2 to 3 inches across, bloom profusely in late summer and autumn. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and in wet, sandy, loamy, and clayey soils.
May Attract
Swamp Sunflower 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
Services
- Education programs & presentations
- 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.
Greenbelt Native Plant Center
3808 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314
Design Ecosystems (H.E.L.P) Endorsed
5 Beaver Dam Road, Randolph, NJ 07869
(973) 270-7847
Wild by Design (H.E.L.P) Endorsed
1934 Carroll Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 477-3411
Design Ecosystems (H.E.L.P) Endorsed
5 Beaver Dam Road, Randolph, NJ 07869
(973) 270-7847
Where to Buy
Find in-person and online vendors for your home or wholesale project. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native stocks, and find out what services they offer.
New Moon Nursery (Wholesale Only)
975 Barretts Run Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(888) 998-1951
RareFind Nursery
957 Patterson Road, Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-0613
Pinelands Nursery (Wholesale Only)
323 Island Road, Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 291-9486
Croshaw Nursery
113 Mill Lane West, Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-0477
Toadshade Wildflower Farm
53 Everittstown Road, Frenchtown, NJ 08825
(908) 996-7500
Well-Sweep Herb Farm
205 Mount Bethel Road, Port Murray, NJ 07865
(908) 852-5390
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Allegheny Service-Berry
Amelanchier laevis
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Alternate-Leaf Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia
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American Basswood
Tilia americana
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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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American Beech
Fagus grandifolia
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American Elm
Ulmus americana
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American Hazelnut
Corylus americana
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American Holly
Ilex opaca
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American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
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