Top native plants

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

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203 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 100 Part shade 139 Dappled shade 53 Full shade 38

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 57 Well drained 165 Moist 138 Wet 44

Water use

Low 16 Medium 60 High 25

Soil

Rocky 32 Sand 121 Loam 132 Clay 88 Organic 108

Soil pH

Acid 130 Neutral 82 Alkaline 24

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Wet soil 52 Dry soil 31 Rabbits 31 Poor soil 27 Fire 21 Salt 19 Black walnut 18 Heat 18 Erosion 15 Pollution 12 Diseases 11 Insect pests 10 Heavy shade 9 Humidity 6 Compaction 5 Wind 4 Storm damage 2 Urban conditions 2

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