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Summer Songbird Plant Collections (II)
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Plants
These collections include native perennial plants for sun:
- Rough Blazing Star
- Long-headed Coneflower/ Mexican Hat
- Prairie Dropseed
- Maximilian's Sunflower
Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids for healthy pollinators and planet, these native plants:
- Support other wildlife species including birds, other butterflies, moths, and bees
- Return each year
- Never need chemicals and require less water once established
- Are deer resistant, once established
This collection includes keystone plants and supports:
- 33 native bee species
- 101 butterfly species
- 96% of backyard birds that rely on these insects to feed their young
- Dozens of other pollinators foraging for nectar
Our plants are grown regionally to thrive where you live and help local wildlife. Confirm availability for your area using the zip code checker near the add to cart button above.
Orders placed during an active shipping window will ship within 10 business days* of the order date.
*To ensure your plants arrive healthy, we may delay shipments to certain areas during times of extreme temperatures, natural disasters, or other conditions that will impact the plants during transit. Any delays will be clearly communicated.
Also Includes: Garden design ideas and plant guidance from our pros.
Sizing: At the time of shipment, our native plants have a developed root mass and emerging foliage around 4-8” high.
Spacing: The 12-plant collection grows to fill a space up to about 8x10 feet and can be planted in a garden bed. The 24-plant collection grows to fill a space up to about 10x12 feet and can be planted in a garden bed.
Containers: This particular collection is not recommended for containers.
Meet Your Plants

Rough Blazing Star
Liatris aspera
Grows to: 1-4 Ft
Spread: 1-1.5 Ft
Blooms: August-October
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium, Dry, Well-Drained
Soil Description: Sandy, Rocky
Attracts: Butterflies, Caterpillars, Native Bees, Bumblebees, Hummingbirds, Birds
Deer Resistant: No

Long-headed Coneflower (Mexican Hat)
Ratibida columnifera
Grows to: 1-3 Ft
Spread: 1-1.5 Ft
Blooms: June-September
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist, Medium, Dry
Soil Description: Loam, Clay, Sandy, Limestone
Attracts: Butterflies, Caterpillars, Native Bees, Pollen Specialist Bees, Birds
Deer Resistant: Yes

Prairie Dropseed
Sporobolus heterolepis
Grows to: 2-3 Ft
Spread: 2-3 Ft
Blooms: July-October
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium, Dry
Soil Description: Clay, Sandy, Rocky
Attracts: Caterpillars, Native Bees, Birds
Deer Resistant: Yes

Maximilian Sunflower
Helianthus maximiliani
Grows to: 3-10 Ft
Spread: 2-4 Ft
Blooms: August-November
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist, Medium, Dry
Soil Description: Loam, Clay, Sandy, Limestone
Attracts: Butterflies, Caterpillars, Native Bees, Pollen Specialist Bees, Birds
Deer Resistant: Yes








Meet the Growers
When you buy a Garden for Wildlife™ Native Plant Collection, you're not just helping wildlife and the planet; you're also supporting the hard-working small businesses in your region who we've partnered with to grow our native plants.
We select independent, regional growers who meet specific standards, including:
- Sustainable, chemical-free growing practices.
- Experience growing native, local ecotype plant species.
- The ability to grow and sort mass plugs/starter plants.
- The capacity to safely pack and ship plants to their new homes.

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Easy care and thrives in full sun
Just had to water regularly until established but they weren’t too fussy with the full sun and sandy soil in my backyard
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