Songbird Attracting Plants

Songbird attracting plants turn your garden into a year-round destination for backyard birds. Songbirds rely on a variety of plants for food, shelter, and habitat. That includes seed-producing perennials, berry-laden shrubs, and dense foliage for nesting. By choosing the right mix of plants, you support multiple species through every season. You also give birds a reason to keep coming back.

At Garden Crossings, our songbird attracting plant collection spans annuals, perennials, and shrubs. We choose every variety for strong wildlife value and reliable garden performance. You'll find plants that offer seeds in fall and winter, berries through the colder months, and dense cover year-round. Because songbirds need consistent habitat, a well-planted garden rewards you with bird activity in every season.

A close-up of a peach-colored rose in full bloom, surrounded by green leaves. The petals are soft and layered, with water droplets visible on them.
The 'Autumn Gold' Narrow-Leaved Sunflower (Helianthus) features vibrant yellow daisy-like blooms with dark brown centers, surrounded by green narrow leaves and buds. This drought-tolerant perennial has slightly uneven petals and looks healthy - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of 'Autumn Gold' Narrow-Leaved Sunflower (Helianthus), a drought-tolerant perennial with a dark center, bright yellow petals, and green foliage, with fall garden flowers blurred in the sunlit background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

'Autumn Gold' Narrow-Leaved Sunflower (Helianthus)

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A cluster of vibrant yellow 'Treasure Trove' Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) flowers with dark brown centers stands out against green foliage in a perennial garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A mass planting of bright yellow 'Treasure Trove' Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) flowers with dark centers blooms in a perennial garden bed, surrounded by green foliage and mulch - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Treasure Trove' Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

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A close-up of fresh, ripe ‘Allstar’ Strawberry - Junebearing (Fragaria) with green leaves, displayed on a green and white plate. The strawberries are red with visible seeds and look juicy - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Allstar' Strawberry - Junebearing (Fragaria)

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Arctic Fire® Red Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus) is a leafless shrub that stands out with many upright, bright red stems in a field of similar plants, set against dry soil and scattered fallen leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant Arctic Fire® Red Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus) with lush green leaves grows in a sunlit garden, bordered by grass and other plants, set against a softly blurred natural background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Arctic Fire® Red Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus)

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Three large, peach-colored At Last® Rose (Rosa) blooms are surrounded by purple-green foliage and small pink flower clusters, forming a charming floral display. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTwo blooming At Last® Rose (Rosa) plants with layered petals, green leaves, and a rosebud stand out against translucent panels - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

At Last® Rose (Rosa)

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Close-up of branches covered with clusters of small, golden yellow berries from the Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry Holly (Ilex), set against a blurred background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTop-down view of Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry Holly (Ilex) features dense shrubs with clusters of small, round, golden yellow berries on leafless branches. The blurred background highlights the vibrant berries and striking silhouette in the foreground - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry Holly (Ilex)

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Dense branches of Berry Heavy® Winterberry Holly (Ilex), adorned with clusters of orange-red berries, stand out against brown fallen leaves and tall, dried grasses in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA Berry Heavy® Winterberry Holly (Ilex) shrub with clusters of bright orange-red berries stands in a mulched garden, surrounded by other shrubs and trees beneath a cloudy sky. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Berry Heavy® Winterberry Holly (Ilex)

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Clusters of bright red berries line the dark, leafless branches of the Berry Poppins® Winterberry Holly (Ilex), set against a backdrop of berry-laden stems that showcase the compact beauty of this flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of bright red berries pop against a blurred green and gray background, highlighting the dense, vibrant beauty of the compact Berry Poppins® Winterberry Holly (Ilex) shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Berry Poppins® Winterberry Holly (Ilex)

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Top-down view of Black Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus) features small pink and white flowers blooming among dark purple, finely divided leaves, creating a striking contrast - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Black Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus) features dark purple, finely cut leaves with bright green new growth at the tips. This shrub creates striking contrast in a garden among other plants and flowers. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Black Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus)

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Blue Muffin® Arrowwood (Viburnum) is a dense green shrub with serrated leaves and clusters of small blue berries on thin, branching stems. Forested background is out of focus - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A close-up of small, round, dark blue berries growing on a Blue Muffin® Arrowwood (Viburnum) shrub, known for its deer resistance and green foliage, set against a softly blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Blue Muffin® Arrowwood (Viburnum)

$21.99
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A compact shrub with clusters of light pink and white Bobo® Panicle Hydrangea flowers in full bloom, green leaves, and softly blurred pink summer blooms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A lush garden showcases compact Bobo® Panicle Hydrangea with white summer blooms, encircled by tall grasses and vibrant purple flowers, complemented by colorful blossoms and green foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Bobo® Panicle Hydrangea

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Clusters of vibrant pink and deep blue berries grow among veined, elongated green leaves on the Brandywine™ Witherod (Viburnum), where tightly packed berry bunches cover this eye-catching flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of small white flowers with yellow centers sit on glossy green leaves of the Brandywine™ Witherod (Viburnum). This dense, flat-topped shrub stands out with vibrant foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Brandywine™ Witherod (Viburnum)

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Close-up of Candy Cloud™ Lavender Mounding Phlox is a spring-blooming perennial with dense clusters of vibrant purple and light pink flowers whose overlapping petals create a colorful, textured display - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A dense cluster of Candy Cloud™ Lavender Mounding Phlox, a spring-blooming perennial, covers the ground amid soil, with additional patches of mounding phlox flowers visible in the background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Candy Cloud™ Lavender Mounding Phlox

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Densely packed, glossy green and reddish-purple spiky leaves of Castle Rouge® Blue Holly (Ilex) display sharp edges and a blend of mature green with young reddish foliage, shown outdoors in natural light - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Castle Rouge® Blue Holly (Ilex) with shiny green leaves, some showing reddish tips, in bright sunlight; the background features blurred foliage in deep purple and green tones - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Castle Rouge® Blue Holly (Ilex)

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Clusters of bright red berries adorn the glossy, spiky dark green leaves of Castle Spire® Blue Holly (Ilex), an evergreen shrub with sharply pointed, shiny foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of Castle Spire® Blue Holly (Ilex) branches with green spiky leaves and clusters of bright red berries, dusted in snow. The background is softly blurred, featuring hints of snow and a gray wall. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Castle Spire® Blue Holly (Ilex)

$21.99
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A close-up of dense Castle Wall® Blue Holly (Ilex), a compact evergreen shrub with dark green, spiky leaves and clusters of small red berries, lightly dusted with snow. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA tall, dense Castle Wall® Blue Holly (Ilex) stands in a mulched garden bed, its small, dark green leaves blending beautifully with nearby bushes and trees. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Castle Wall® Blue Holly (Ilex)

$21.99
$21.99
A cluster of vibrant Color Coded® 'Knock 'Em Red' Coneflower (Echinacea) with dark orange-brown centers blooms among green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of Color Coded® 'Knock 'Em Red' Coneflower (Echinacea), a vibrant summer-blooming perennial with red petals and dark centers, grows in a garden bed amid green leaves, bordered by grass and soil - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Color Coded® 'Knock 'Em Red' Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Close-up of Color Coded® 'The Price Is White' Coneflower (Echinacea) showing white petals and vibrant orange-green centers, surrounded by green leaves, soil, and softly blurred small white flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up side view of Color Coded® 'The Price Is White' Coneflower (Echinacea) features white blooms with orange-brown centers and lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Color Coded® 'The Price Is White' Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Three Color Coded® 'Yellow My Darling' Coneflowers (Echinacea) display green centers, long thin petals, and are surrounded by green foliage in natural light - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Color Coded® 'Yellow My Darling' Coneflower (Echinacea) features bright yellow petals, green stems and leaves, and large dark centers blooms in clusters, creating a vibrant outdoor garden display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Color Coded® 'Yellow My Darling' Coneflower (Echinacea)

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A close-up of Color Spires® 'Azure Snow' Perennial Salvia shows tall purple and white flowers blooming densely with green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Color Spires® 'Azure Snow' Perennial Salvia displays its vibrant purple and white blossoms on a flowering spike, set against lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Color Spires® 'Azure Snow' Perennial Salvia

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Color Spires® 'Crystal Blue' Perennial Salvia features dense clusters of light purple and lavender blooms with green leaves in a drought-tolerant garden. Pink flowers appear in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of tall, slender Color Spires® 'Crystal Blue' Perennial Salvia blooms rises among bright green foliage, highlighting this drought-tolerant perennial’s striking beauty in the garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Color Spires® 'Crystal Blue' Perennial Salvia

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Close-up of Color Spires® 'Pink Dawn' Perennial Salvia showcases tall, spiky purple-pink flower stems and green serrated leaves, standing out against a blurred garden background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Color Spires® 'Pink Dawn' Perennial Salvia features tall spikes of pink-purple, drought-tolerant, tubular blossoms densely arranged on upright stems, with green leafy foliage in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Color Spires® 'Pink Dawn' Perennial Salvia

$18.99
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Close-up of Color Spires® 'Violet Riot' Perennial Salvia features tall, purple blooms and green foliage that grow densely in gardens, creating a vibrant and colorful display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of Color Spires® 'Violet Riot' Perennial Salvia features tall spikes of vibrant purple blooms above lush green foliage, creating a striking, textured display that is eye-catching - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Color Spires® 'Violet Riot' Perennial Salvia

$18.99
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A cluster of Double Coded® 'Butter Pecan' Coneflower (Echinacea), a drought-tolerant perennial, features pale yellow blooms with fluffy centers and pointed petals among green foliage in the garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A close-up of Double Coded® 'Butter Pecan' Coneflower (Echinacea) shows its layered pale yellow petals, a dense textured center, and surrounding green leaves with other drought-tolerant perennials in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Double Coded® 'Butter Pecan' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$28.99
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