Create a Thriving Habitat for Birds with Native Plants
Native plants and insects have coexisted for eons, forming the foundation of our ecosystem. Countless types of insects use specific native plants to provide food for their offspring (think caterpillars). When these native plants are replaced with undesirable ones (such as turf grass), insect populations crash, as do the bird populations that count on insects as food for their nestlings.
A plant is native if it has occurred naturally in a particular region, ecosystem or habitat without human introduction. Native plants provide shelter and nesting areas for birds, as well as natural sources for nectar, seeds, berries and insects.
Native Plant Facts
- Native plants typically grow healthier and stronger than non-natives.
- Native plants are low maintenance, requiring less watering, fertilizer and pesticides.
- Native plants assist in managing rainwater runoff and maintain healthy soil as their root systems are deep and keep soil from being compacted.
For you, native plants add a wealth of beauty, texture, varying heights and bloom times, providing a stunning display over multiple seasons. For birds, native trees and plants are home to caterpillars and other insects, which provide food for nestlings.
Visit the store soon to learn more about native plants and what they can do for you, your yard and your birds.
Overwhelmed by choices at the nursery? We've got you covered!
At our Native Plant Sale, we’ve hand-selected the best plants for birds, pollinators, and our region. No guesswork, just the perfect mix to create a thriving habitat right in your own backyard.
Preorder window is through April 30. Stop by the store or call us at 614.766.2103 to place your order!
2025 Native Plant List
Showy Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida speciosa)
Purple Coneflower (Echinecea purpurea)
Rough Blazing Star (Liatris aspera)
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
Cardinal Flower (Loebelia cardinalis)
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea)
New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
Lance-leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis)
Foxglove Penstemon (Penstemon digitalis)
Marsh Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)
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