Native Plants

Woodland Sunflower

Helianthus divaricatus
Location

Native to

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Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars

This perennial wildflower grows 2 to 6 feet tall, with a smooth central stem that branches where the yellow flower heads occur. These flowers bloom from July to September, attracting birds and butterflies. Woodland Sunflower can withstand a wide variety of soil conditions, but does best in dry to moist, well-drained soils, and in partial shade.

May Attract

Woodland Sunflower is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
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.

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

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

Wild Ones - St. Louis Chapter

2833 Manderly Drive, St. Louis, MO 63144

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.

Hamilton Native Outpost

16786 Brown Road, Elk Creek, MO 65464

(417) 967-2190

Missouri Wildflowers Nursery

9814 Pleasant Hill Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109

(573) 496-3492

Sugar Creek Gardens

1011 N. Woodlawn, Kirkwood, MO 63122

(314) 965-3070

Greenscape Gardens

2832 Barrett Station Road, Manchester, MO 63021

(314) 821-2440

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TREES

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Finches
Chickadees & Titmice
Sparrows
+11

May attract

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

American Elm

Ulmus americana

Chickadees & Titmice
Orioles
Wrens
+11

May attract

Chickadees & Titmice
Orioles
Wrens
Waxwings
Nuthatches

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Butterflies

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American Hazelnut

SHRUBS

American Hazelnut

Corylus americana

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Thrushes
Chickadees & Titmice
+11

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Thrushes
Chickadees & Titmice
Nuthatches
Wrens

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EVERGREEN / SHRUBS / TREES

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Waxwings
Nuthatches
Crows & Jays
+10

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Chickadees & Titmice
Sparrows

Provides

Butterflies

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TREES

American Hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens
+11

May attract

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Chickadees & Titmice
Wrens
Woodpeckers
Wood Warblers

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

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American Plum

SHRUBS / TREES

American Plum

Prunus americana

Woodpeckers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Thrushes
+10

May attract

Woodpeckers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
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Nuthatches

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

 
American Pokeweed

ANNUALS/PER.

American Pokeweed

Phytolacca americana

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Chickadees & Titmice
Finches
+7

May attract

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Chickadees & Titmice
Finches
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Orioles

Provides

Fruit

Nuts

 
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TREES

American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Wrens
Wood Warblers
+11

May attract

Cardinals & Grosbeaks
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