Native Plants

Whiskered Sunflower

Helianthus hirsutus
Location

Native to

15065 Change
Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Seeds

Also known as Rough Sunflower, this perennial wildflower grows as much as 5 feet tall, with short, stiff hairs covering both the leaves and the light green to reddish purple stem. It prefers full or partial sun, and moist to dry soil that may be rocky, sandy, or loamy. The yellow flower heads are 2 to 3 inches across, and attract pollinators such as bees.

May Attract

Whiskered Sunflower 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

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 & 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.

Botanical Society of Western Pennsylvania

5837 Nicholson St., West Newton, PA 15089

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.

Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Audubon Native Plants Center

614 Dorseyville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

(412) 963-6100

Musser Forests

1880 Route 119 Highway North, Indiana, PA 15701

(724) 465-5685

The Primrose Path

921 Scottdale-Dawson Road, Scottdale, PA 15683

(724) 887-6756

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

North Creek Nurseries (Wholesale Only)

124 Wedgewood Road, Oxford, PA 19363

(610) 255-0100

Bower & Branch

Eaton Street, Leesport, PA 19533

(866) 873-3888

C and A Trees

53 Tree Lane, Clarion, PA 16214

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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania.
614 Dorseyville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15238
| info@aswp.org
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Vireos
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+11

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TREES

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Vireos
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+11

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+11

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Crows & Jays
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+10

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TREES

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Orioles
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Sparrows
+11

May attract

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SHRUBS / TREES

American Plum

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Chickadees & Titmice
Crows & Jays
Waxwings
+10

May attract

Chickadees & Titmice
Crows & Jays
Waxwings
Wrens
Sparrows

Provides

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Caterpillars

Fruit

 
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ANNUALS/PER.

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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Chickadees & Titmice
Thrushes
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