Native Plants

White Sagebrush

Artemisia ludoviciana
Location

Native to

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Type
Annuals/Per., Evergreen, Shrubs
Attributes
Fruit, Nuts

This plant has several common names, including Louisiana Sage, Silver Sage, Mugwort Wormwood, and Gray Sagewort. This perennial shrub grows to 3 feet in size, with attractive silvery foliage and small, yellowish flowers that bloom from July to October. White Sagebrush grows in full sun and has a medium to low water requirement, adapting to a variety of soils.

May Attract

White Sagebrush is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Finches
Family
New World Sparrows
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 Center at Riverlands

301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386

(636) 899-0090

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Native plant sales

Audubon Upper Mississippi River

2355 HIGHWAY 36 WEST, ROSEVILLE, MN 55113

651-739-9332 |

audubonumr@audubon.org

Services

  • 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.

Wild Ones - St. Louis Chapter

2833 Manderly Drive, St. Louis, MO 63144

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.

Sugar Creek Gardens

1011 N. Woodlawn, Kirkwood, MO 63122

(314) 965-3070

Greenscape Gardens

2832 Barrett Station Road, Manchester, MO 63021

(314) 821-2440

Forrest Keeling Nursery

PO Box 135, Elsberry, MO 63343

(800) 356-2401

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.

Missouri Wildflowers Nursery

9814 Pleasant Hill Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109

(573) 496-3492

Hamilton Native Outpost

16786 Brown Road, Elk Creek, MO 65464

(417) 967-2190

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Alternate-Leaf Dogwood

SHRUBS / TREES

Alternate-Leaf Dogwood

Cornus alternifolia

Orioles
Crows & Jays
Thrushes
+10

May attract

Orioles
Crows & Jays
Thrushes
Wood Warblers
Nuthatches

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Basswood

TREES

American Basswood

Tilia americana

Chickadees & Titmice
Finches
Crows & Jays
+11

May attract

Chickadees & Titmice
Finches
Crows & Jays
Wrens
Thrushes

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Beech

TREES

American Beech

Fagus grandifolia

Waxwings
Chickadees & Titmice
Sparrows
+11

May attract

Waxwings
Chickadees & Titmice
Sparrows
Wrens
Crows & Jays

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Audubon Center at Riverlands.
301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386
(636) 899-0090 |
 
American Elm

TREES

American Elm

Ulmus americana

Vireos
Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice
+11

May attract

Vireos
Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice
Waxwings
Thrushes

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Hazelnut

SHRUBS

American Hazelnut

Corylus americana

Finches
Sparrows
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
+11

May attract

Finches
Sparrows
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Nuthatches

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Holly

EVERGREEN / SHRUBS / TREES

American Holly

Ilex opaca

Chickadees & Titmice
Orioles
Sparrows
+10

May attract

Chickadees & Titmice
Orioles
Sparrows
Vireos
Wood Warblers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Hornbeam

TREES

American Hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Vireos
+11

May attract

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Vireos
Woodpeckers
Orioles

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Plum

SHRUBS / TREES

American Plum

Prunus americana

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wood Warblers
Nuthatches
+10

May attract

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wood Warblers
Nuthatches
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Vireos

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Pokeweed

ANNUALS/PER.

American Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

Thrushes
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Sparrows
+7

May attract

Thrushes
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Sparrows
Waxwings
Woodpeckers

Provides

Fruit

Nuts

 
American Sycamore

TREES

American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Wood Warblers
Crows & Jays
Finches
+11

May attract

Wood Warblers
Crows & Jays
Finches
Waxwings
Mockingbirds & Thrashers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

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