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Top native plants

2 species, native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.

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2 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Part shade 2 Dappled shade 2 Full shade 2

Soil and water

Moisture

Well drained 2 Moist 2

Water use

Medium 2 High 1

Soil

Rocky 1 Sand 1 Loam 2 Clay 1 Organic 1

Soil pH

Acid 2

Toughness

Deer resistant

Yes 2

Resists

Wet soil 55 Fire 31 Dry soil 30 Black walnut 25 Salt 25 Heat 23 Heavy shade 23 Pollution 23 Rabbits 21 Erosion 17 Wind 16 Poor soil 14 Urban conditions 9 Compaction 7 Humidity 7 Storm damage 7 Insect pests 6 Diseases 4 Foot traffic 2 Squirrels 2 Voles 1

Form

Habit

Clumping 3 Arching 2 Erect 2 Creeping 1

Plant type

Fern 2 Ground cover 1 Herbaceous perennial 1 Perennial 1