Top native plants

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

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27 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 17 Part shade 19 Full shade 2

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 9 Well drained 26 Moist 20 Wet 5

Water use

Low 4 Medium 12 High 8

Soil

Rocky 7 Sand 23 Loam 24 Clay 25 Organic 10

Soil pH

Acid 17 Neutral 17 Alkaline 9

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Wet soil 67 Fire 56 Dry soil 48 Poor soil 38 Heat 33 Salt 31 Black walnut 28 Pollution 27 Erosion 22 Wind 22 Compaction 14 Rabbits 14 Urban conditions 12 Diseases 11 Storm damage 8 Humidity 6 Insect pests 6 Heavy shade 4 Voles 1

Form

Plant type

Tree 25 Perennial 13 Poisonous 7 Shrub 7 Edible 3