Top native plants

2,659 species, native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.

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2,659 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 289 Part shade 257 Dappled shade 59 Full shade 55

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 180 Well drained 208 Moist 225 Wet 70

Water use

Low 68 Medium 123 High 47

Soil

Rocky 51 Sand 172 Loam 177 Clay 122 Organic 123

Soil pH

Acid 158 Neutral 122 Alkaline 48

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Wet soil 60 Dry soil 44 Rabbits 33 Poor soil 32 Heat 26 Fire 22 Salt 22 Black walnut 18 Erosion 16 Diseases 13 Pollution 12 Heavy shade 10 Insect pests 10 Humidity 9 Compaction 6 Wind 4 Urban conditions 3 Storm damage 2 Foot traffic 1

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