10 flowers that will attract chirping birds to the garden

Attract birds to the garden

Birds are slowly fading from the urban spaces. It isnt often that we hear their chirps or calls, and it truly is a sad state. But, there are certain flowers that are perfect for attracting birds for they give them food and seed. Here we mention some of them.

Sunflower

Sunflowers are one of the easiest to grow flowers in India, and they dont just give beautiful blooms but also attract birds and butterflies for their colour and seeds.

Echinacea

Echinecias are beautiful, daisy-like flowers that are loved by birds. They have small seeds that work like food for birds, and once the petals dry out, the birds can pick the seeds right up.

Lavender

A flower that attracts birds with its sweet smell is the Lavender. In fact, not just birds, butterflies too are drawn to it. Lavender seeds are small and thus attract pollinating birds and their petals help birds locate them.

Cosmos

Another beautiful plant to grow in the balcony garden is the Cosmos. It is beautiful bloons and seeds that make the perfect food for birds.

Milkweed

One of the most famous flowers for attracting butterflies is the Milkweed. But, not many know that these flowers also attract birds. Their petals are filled with nectar and mini seeds that are a delight to the birds.

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Marigold

One of the most common flowers in India is the Marigold. The beautiful red-orange flowers and the full seeds are a complete delight not just to humans but also to birds. Marigold are also the flowers that many insects like, which also make bird food.

Zinnia

Zinnias are a delight to look at. They are bright and beautiful, come in different colours, and have the perfect subtle fragrance. And a motivation to grow them at home is that their seeds are a treat for birds.

Aster

Another amazing flower to attract the birdies is Aster. Asters bloom in late summers, a beautiful weather, and they give the birds both nectar and seeds to feed on.

Black-eyed Susan

The Black-eyed susans have been named perfectly. They are orange and yellow coloured flowers, with black seeds right in the middle which gives the ‘Black eyed’ look.

Goldenrod

One of the best flowers to attract sparrows and other birds is the Goldenrod. It has bright yellow petals that attract nectar-loving birds and small seeds that will be the perfect food.

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