Top native plants

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

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98 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 66 Part shade 63 Dappled shade 13 Full shade 13

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 36 Well drained 77 Moist 66 Wet 21

Water use

Low 11 Medium 36 High 12

Soil

Rocky 22 Sand 74 Loam 72 Clay 49 Organic 34

Soil pH

Acid 67 Neutral 54 Alkaline 19

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Wet soil 32 Dry soil 19 Salt 17 Heat 14 Fire 12 Poor soil 12 Rabbits 9 Erosion 8 Pollution 8 Black walnut 6 Humidity 6 Urban conditions 6 Wind 6 Heavy shade 4 Foot traffic 3 Insect pests 3 Compaction 2 Diseases 2 Storm damage 2

Form

Plant type

Perennial 39 Tree 36 Herbaceous perennial 34 Wildflower 30 Shrub 24 Ground cover 18 Edible 12 Poisonous 12 Annual 11 Weed 9 Carnivorous 5 Succulent 5 Fern 2 Houseplant 1 Ornamental grasses and sedges 1 Vine 1