Audubon® Shining Blue Star

Shining Bluestar has been waiting in the wings a long time, but it is now poised to truly become a shining star! This sensational native Spirit—inexplicably absent in gardens—has much to offer. Let’s start with the delicate sky-blue flowers in late spring and early summer. Besides beautifying your landscape, they’ll attract Hummingbirds, Hummingbird moths, butterflies, and long-tongued bees. In summer, clean, shiny foliage (hence the name) is the draw. In fall, that shining foliage turns yellow, lighting up the garden once more. Bravo! Wonderful in mixed borders, foundation plantings, cottage gardens, and native gardens. Plant en masse for best effect.

We do the hard part. Our trees and plants are grown and cared for by only the best, local growers for years before they find their forever home in your landscape. Bower & Branch is known for having hard-to-find, substantial sizes and selection. The quality of our trees and plants are consistent in health and vigor—always ready for immediate impact in your garden and instant curb appeal. We believe in empowering homeowners with the truth about strong, healthy and structurally sound plants that are grown to perform in the ground after they leave the nursery for home delivery, always fresh inventory from the grower

Audubon is devoted to protecting birds and the places they need, while Bower & Branch is devoted to the growth of true native trees and plants–no cultivars or hybrids. Together, we strive to unite communities in conservation and inspire individuals to cultivate a better world for birds starting in their own backyards, balconies, or patios. By guiding and recommending trees and plants truly native and beneficial to your region, we can really start to make a difference.

What is the definition of Native?

“In the United States, a native plant is defined as one that was naturally found in a particular area before European colonization. Native plants are the foundation of a region’s biodiversity, providing essential food sources and shelter for birds, especially those threatened by the changing climate. Since native plants are adapted to local precipitation and soil conditions, they generally require less upkeep, therefore helping the environment and saving you time, water, and money.” – The National Audubon Society

Learn how you can help birds in your home and community through Audubon’s Plants for Birds program.

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