Top native plants

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

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201 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 121 Part shade 146 Dappled shade 34 Full shade 22

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 87 Well drained 166 Moist 132 Wet 40

Water use

Low 30 Medium 43 High 23

Soil

Rocky 65 Sand 156 Loam 158 Clay 126 Organic 79

Soil pH

Acid 117 Neutral 103 Alkaline 39

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Dry soil 46 Wet soil 45 Heat 27 Fire 26 Erosion 24 Poor soil 23 Black walnut 17 Salt 17 Compaction 13 Rabbits 13 Wind 13 Pollution 11 Heavy shade 10 Humidity 10 Urban conditions 7 Diseases 5 Insect pests 5 Storm damage 3 Foot traffic 1

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