Native wildflowers for native beesBerkeley Electronic Press Selected WorksJames H. CaneUtah Native Plant Society
It is one of the first available nectar sources for returning Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in early spring. Long-tongued bees, butterflies, and hawk moths are also happy to exploit this early nectar source; finches and other seed-eating birds enthusiastically devour the abundant little black seeds...
Ohio’s native plants are a diverse group that has evolved to meet the numerous challenges of Ohio’s diverse and changing habitats. Plant life is abundant 17 Min Reading Native Plants South Carolina Native Plants for Landscaping [with Pictures] South Carolina has rich biodiversity; many of these...
Ohio’s native plants are a diverse group that has evolved to meet the numerous challenges of Ohio’s diverse and changing habitats. Plant life is abundant 17 Min Reading Native Plants South Carolina Native Plants for Landscaping [with Pictures] South Carolina has rich biodiversity; many of these...
Leaves for Wildlife specializes in trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers that are native to Ohio and the midwest. Located in Sunbury Ohio, our small, locally-owned nursery features dozens of uncommon and hard-to-find native plants, plus a friendly, helpful and knowledgeable team that is eager to...
The flower clusters appear in spring shortly after the green leaves emerge and attract pollinators, including bees and flies. The flowers give way to small, dark red or black fruits that are bitter to humans but greatfood for songbirds, deer, and small mammals. Along with offering nectar and...
If you are looking for trees with red leaves, the native northern red oak might be the species for you. Growing best in US hardiness zone 3 to zone 7, the northern red oak, Quercus rubra, is a Midwest native, growing wild across states including Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Nebraska. ...
Native azaleas make gorgeous woodland and naturalized displays, especially in groups. Blooms range from white to shades of pink, purple, yellow, apricot, gold, orange, and red.The early, fragrant flowersattract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. While some species are low-growing, most grow ...
And still more, later flowers for the bees, Until they think warm days will never cease, For Summer has o’erbrimmed their clammy cells. Who hath not seen thee oft amid thy store? Sometimes whoever seeks abroad may find Thee sitting careless on a granary floor, ...
robins and thrushes. Bears also eat the fruit. The shrub provides good cover and nesting sites for gamebirds, rabbits, and other small animals. Pocket gophers burrow underneath it. The pink flowers attract hummingbirds, but are mostly pollinated by bees. The leaves are eaten by the Sphinx...