Re: Plantings to encourage wildlife (from Usenet, rec.gardens)
Subject: natives to attract wildlife
Date: 23 Apr 92 07:24:12 GMT

I just finished this late to hand out at Earth Day at the State Park
where I will be representing the California Native Plant Society and
selling Native plants.  Thought it might be of interest and also
would appreciate any comments.


    NATIVE PLANTS THAT PROVIDE WILDLIFE HABITAT

Unless mentioned otherwise, the following lists are regarding the
value of the seed, fruit or berry of the plant mentioned

TREES

Acer macrophyllum BIG-LEAF MAPLE Goldfinches, Bees, Raccoons

SHRUBS

Adenostoma fasciculatum CHAMISE Bees, Goldfinches, Grosbeaks,
  Raccoons, Deer, Woodrats, Mice
Ceanothus WILD LILAC Quail, Hummingbirds, Bush-Tits, Mockingbirds,
  Thrashers, Thrushes, Warblers, Grosbeaks, Finches, Juncos,
  Rabbits, Squirrels, Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Eriogonum fasciculatum CALIFORNIA BUCKWHEAT Oregon Juncos, Towhees,
  Squirrels, Bees, Butterflies

  [MISCELLANEOUS]
    Sweet Clover (white and yellow varieties)
    Goldenrod & Buckwheat (depends on location and nectar flow)
    Wild Asters (esp. good in Fall)
    Turnip & Mustard Greens, wild or cultivated varieties - when in flower

Salvia mellifera BLACK SAGE same, also bees and finches
Salvia sonomensis CREEPING SAGE same

PERENNIALS

Eriogonum species BUCKWHEATS Butterflies, bees