Native Plants

Prairie Dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis
Location

Native to

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Type
Grasses
Attributes
Fruit, Nuts, Seeds

This perennial bunchgrass has fine-textured leaves that grow in large tufts. Seedheads rise above the tuft reaching 2 feet high. Pinkish brown flowers grow out of these stems and are notable for their fragrance. This grass grows in full sun, and in dry, sandy soils.

May Attract

Prairie Dropseed is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Finches
Family
Nuthatches
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Woodpeckers

Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters

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.

Upper Mississippi Regional Office | Roseville, MN

2355 Highway 36 West, Roseville, MN 55113

Audubon Upper Mississippi River

2355 HIGHWAY 36 WEST, ROSEVILLE, MN 55113

651-739-9332 |

audubonumr@audubon.org

Services

  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

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.

Minnesota Native Plant Society

PO Box 20401, Bloomington, MN 55420

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.

Ecoscapes Native Nursery

721 Ladybird Lane, Burnsville, MN 55122

(612) 965-0848

Out Back Nursery

15280 110th St. South, Hastings, MN 55033

(651) 438-2771

Spring Lake Restoration Nurseries

21938 Mushtown Road, Prior Lake, MN 55372

(952) 447-1919

Natural Shore Technologies

1480 County Road 90, Independence, MN 55359

(612) 703-7581

Prairie Restorations - Two Oaks

21120 Ozark Court North, PO Box 95, Scandia, MN 55073

(651) 433-1435

Landscape Alternatives

25316 St. Croix Trail, Shafer, MN 55074

(651) 257-4460

Prairie Creek Farm

PO Box 305, Cannon Falls, MN 55009

(507) 663-1091

Minnesota Native Landscapes

8740 77th Street NE, Otsego, MN 55362

(763) 295-0010

Knecht's Nurseries

1601 Hwy 19 West, Northfield, MN 55057

(507) 645-5015

Prairie Meadows Native Seed

10850 Echo Avenue, Lonsdale, MN 55046

(608) 897-2431

Busse Gardens

17160 245th Avenue, Big Lake, MN 55309

(800) 544-3192

Prairie Restorations - Princeton Headquarters

31646 128th Street, Princeton, MN 55371

(651) 433-1437

Online Nurseries

Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.

MNL Heal the Earth

8740 77th Street NE, Ostego, MN 55362

(763) 295-0010

Prairie Moon Nursery

32115 Prairie Lane, Winona, MN 55987

(866) 417-8156

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TREES

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Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Upper Mississippi Regional Office | Roseville, MN.
2355 Highway 36 West, Roseville, MN 55113
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TREES

American Elm

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Chickadees & Titmice
Sparrows
Waxwings
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Chickadees & Titmice
Sparrows
Waxwings
Thrushes
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Caterpillars

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Nuts

 
American Hazelnut

SHRUBS

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Finches
Vireos
Thrushes
+11

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Orioles

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Caterpillars

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Nuts

 
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TREES

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Orioles
Chickadees & Titmice
Woodpeckers
+11

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Chickadees & Titmice
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Thrushes
Wood Warblers

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Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
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TREES

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Orioles
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Crows & Jays
+11

May attract

Orioles
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Crows & Jays
Thrushes
Finches

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SHRUBS / TREES

American Plum

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Wrens
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Crows & Jays
+10

May attract

Wrens
Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Crows & Jays
Vireos
Sparrows

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TREES

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Waxwings
Wood Warblers
Wrens
+11

May attract

Waxwings
Wood Warblers
Wrens
Crows & Jays
Sparrows

Provides

Butterflies

Caterpillars

Fruit

Nuts

 
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TREES

Black Cherry

Prunus serotina

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Nuthatches
Woodpeckers
+10

May attract

Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Nuthatches
Woodpeckers
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Caterpillars

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