Attracting birds to your yard can be as simple as planting the right native plants. These 25 plants, ranging from trees like oaks and pines to flowers like coneflowers and black-eyed Susans, provide natural food, shelter, and nesting sites for a variety of bird species, making them a better choice than bird feeders for supporting local bird populations.
Many of us love attracting birds to our yards with feeders, but did you know that certain native plants work even better? Native plants offer birds natural food, shelter, and nesting sites year-round. Plus, their diverse food supply supports a wider variety of birds than feeders do.
Why Native Plants Are Better for Birds
Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, making them easier to care for and more resistant to pests and diseases. They also provide a more diverse range of food sources, including nectar, seeds, and insects, which attract a wider variety of bird species.
25 Native Plants to Attract Birds
- Oaks (Quercus spp.)
- Pines (Pinus spp.)
- Birches (Betula spp.)
- Willows (Salix spp.)
- Mulberry (Morus spp.)
- Dogwood (Cornus spp.)
- Cherry and Plum Trees (Prunus spp.)
- Serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.)
- Ninebark (Physocarpus spp.)
- Elderberry (Sambucus spp.)
- Raspberry and Blackberry (Rubus spp.)
- Currant (Ribes spp.)
- Trumpet Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
- Chokeberry (Aronia spp.)
- Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)
- Wild Grape (Vitis spp.)
- Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
- Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)
- Joe-Pye Weed (Eutrochium spp.)
- Goldenrod (Solidago spp.)
- Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia spp.)
- Columbine (Aquilegia spp.)
- Sunflower (Helianthus spp.)
- Aster (Symphyotrichum spp.)
- Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis)
These plants are all great options for attracting birds to your yard, but be sure to choose plants that are native to your region and suitable for your climate and soil type.
For more information on how to attract birds to your yard, visit Better Homes & Gardens.
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