Top native plants

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

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256 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 160 Part shade 172 Dappled shade 36 Full shade 20

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 104 Well drained 214 Moist 165 Wet 54

Water use

Low 38 Medium 66 High 38

Soil

Rocky 69 Sand 204 Loam 199 Clay 156 Organic 91

Soil pH

Acid 159 Neutral 135 Alkaline 44

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Wet soil 73 Dry soil 56 Heat 40 Fire 36 Salt 36 Erosion 28 Poor soil 28 Black walnut 22 Pollution 21 Rabbits 19 Wind 19 Compaction 14 Humidity 13 Heavy shade 9 Urban conditions 9 Diseases 7 Insect pests 6 Storm damage 6 Foot traffic 4

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