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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 79 Dry soil 58 Fire 55 Poor soil 39 Heat 37 Salt 34 Black walnut 32 Erosion 28 Pollution 28 Rabbits 27 Heavy shade 22 Wind 18 Compaction 15 Urban conditions 12 Diseases 11 Humidity 8 Insect pests 7 Storm damage 7 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