Top native plants

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

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173 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 100 Part shade 124 Dappled shade 31 Full shade 12

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 73 Well drained 146 Moist 115 Wet 38

Water use

Low 28 Medium 43 High 27

Soil

Rocky 50 Sand 137 Loam 136 Clay 109 Organic 66

Soil pH

Acid 110 Neutral 92 Alkaline 28

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Wet soil 46 Dry soil 37 Fire 31 Heat 26 Erosion 24 Black walnut 20 Salt 20 Poor soil 17 Wind 16 Compaction 14 Pollution 12 Rabbits 10 Urban conditions 7 Heavy shade 6 Humidity 6 Diseases 5 Insect pests 5 Storm damage 5 Foot traffic 1

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