Native Plants

Black-Seed Spear Grass

Piptochaetium avenaceum
Location

Native to

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Type
Grasses
Attributes
Fruit, Nuts

May Attract

Black-Seed Spear Grass is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Finches
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Woodpeckers

Local & Regional Resources

Local and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.

New England Wildflower Society

180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 01701

Local Nurseries

Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.

Rhode Island Wild Plant Society

PO Box 888, North Kingstown, RI 02852

(401) 789-7497

The Rhode Island Natural History Survey, Rhody Native Initiative

10 Ranger Road, Kingston, RI 02881

(401) 874-5807

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Crows & Jays
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TREES

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Vireos
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Wood Warblers
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Chickadees & Titmice
Sparrows
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TREES

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Nuthatches
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TREES

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Waxwings
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SHRUBS / TREES

American Plum

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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Sparrows
Crows & Jays
+10

May attract

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Sparrows
Crows & Jays
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