Many types of birds are attracted to plants that produce plenty of seeds.
Attract more birds to your garden by growing these seedy plants.
This native perennial blooms in late summer into fall, andmakes a pretty cut flower.
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Its fresh cut stems do, however, have a somewhat strong odor.
This perennial blooms from June to September and holds its coloreven when dried.
Be sure to plant sea holly in a permanent location because it won’t transplant well.
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In the fall, this native perennial produces attractive seed heads, which can last well into winter.
American goldfinch, Carolina wren, dark-eyed junco, and tufted titmouse all will eat the seeds.
This perennial blooms from August to September, when many birds are migrating.
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You’ll love this plant’s delicate texture and bright purple color in the garden.
Asters are also drought-tolerant and good for containers.
Cosmos is also drought tolerant, heat-resistant, and easilythrives in container plantings.
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Name:Rudbeckiahirta
Zones:37
Purple Coneflower
It’s easy tocreate a backyard wildlife habitatwithpurple coneflower.
Its daisy-like purple blooms attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Once the flowers fade, leave the spent flowerheads standing in winter.
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Hummingbirds and butterflies are highly attracted to this plant’s colorful blooms.
Goldfinches love to eat the flower’s seeds even before the petals are spent.
Plant this annual for continual blooms from summer till fall.
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Birds such as cardinals, chickadees, goldfinches, and sparrows eat the seeds from the faded flowerheads.
Thistough native plantwill thrive in poor soil, and doesn’t mind drought and heat.
Zones:39
Globe Thistle
One of the moststunning blue flowersto grow in your garden isglobe thistle.
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Its sphericalblossoms attract all sorts of pollinatorsand are beautiful indried flower arrangements.
When this perennial’s flowers fade, goldfinches love to eat the seeds.
Name:Echinopsbannaticus
Sedum
Add some bold texture to your garden withsedum.
This succulent plant doesn’t mind heat and drought, plus it evendoes well in containers.
The large, pink flowerheads of ‘Autumn Joy’ attract butterflies and other pollinators in late summer.
With their variety of shapes, colors, and sizes, many smaller grasses are even perfect forcontainer gardens.
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Name:Panicumvirgatum
Growing Conditions:Full sun to part shade in medium to wet soil
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