Also known as Eastern Gamagrass and Fakahatchee Grass, this perennial grass usually grows 2 to 3 feet in height, but can grow up to 10 feet tall. At the end of its stalks, it produces separate male and female flowers, colored orange and purple. This plant grows in partial shade and moist soils. In addition to birds, it attracts butterflies as well as deer that eat the hard seeds.
These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services
In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.
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.
28 West 571 Roosevelt Road, Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 293-1040
25W471 Plank Road, Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 355-4000
812 North Washington Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510
(331) 248-1016
PO Box 125, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-5105
6N800 Illinois Route 25, St. Charles, IL 60174
(847) 742-1790
33W192 Montgomery Road, Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 820-8088
170 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 299-1300
6128 East Sandwich Road, Big Rock, IL 60511
(630) 554-1171
2107 Edgewood Drive, Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4716
10729 Pine Road, Leland, IL 60531
(815) 981-8000
7548 West Monee-Manhattan Road, Monee, IL 60449
(708) 534-3988
8714 Richardson Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081
(815) 675-6240
19561 East Twombly Road, Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 384-3311
35445 Irene Road, Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3535
10502 Seaman Road, Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-4838
8216 White Oaks Road, Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 482-7404
8501 White Oaks Road, Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-8733
Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.
812 North Washington Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510
(331) 248-1016
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Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
TREES
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
SHRUBS / TREES
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
TREES
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
Doing a little prep and research before you go to the nursery will save headaches and ensure you build the best habitat possible.
Bird-friendly landscaping provides food, saves water, and fights climate change.
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