The latest scientific research has revealed that native plants, not Old World (non-native) species, provide essential food for butterfly and moth caterpillars that birds collect to feed their chicks. Very recent studies by University of Delaware's Prof. Doug Tallamy, in conjunction with the National Wildlife Federation, have revealed that certain natives are better than others for this purpose.
Now, we can all pitch in to help the songbirds raise their families and beautify our properties with hardy, low care native plants. This Native Songbird Garden for the Pacific Northwest contains one each of Santa Fe Maximilian's Sunflower (Helianthus), Desert Snow Mock Orange (Philadelphus), Crandall's Clove Scented Currant (Ribes), Fernbush (Chamaebatiaria), and 2 each of Kannah Creek Sulphur Buckwheat, Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine, and Orange Carpet® Creeping Hummingbird Trumpet (Zauschneria) for a total of ten plants.
The plants in this garden are cold hardy in USDA zones 5-9. Each Native Songbird Pre-Planned Garden comes with planting diagrams and maintenance instructions for proper placement and plant care. This garden collection covers an area from 105 to 115 sq. ft. in size.
Plants are subject to change due to availability. If we make substitutions, we feature plants with similar attributes suitable to the garden design
More InformationSKU | HC017098 |
Item Package Size | Garden of 10 Plants |
Common Name | Native Pacific Northwest Songbird Pre-Planned Garden |
Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Mixed |
Bloom Time | Late spring to mid fall |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil |
Soil Moisture | Waterwise, Average |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Attract Birds, Native, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks) |
Additional Information | Spring |
Special Groups | High Country Gardens Exclusive, High Country Gardens Introduction |
Ideal Region | Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
Prohibited | North Carolina |
Ships To Canada | No |