Top native plants

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

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564 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 350 Part shade 346 Dappled shade 44 Full shade 120

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 1,254 Well drained 918 Moist 1,462 Wet 564

Water use

Low 13 Medium 115 High 173

Soil

Rocky 20 Sand 184 Loam 191 Clay 125 Organic 109

Soil pH

Acid 206 Neutral 112 Alkaline 49

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Wet soil 179 Heat 34 Salt 30 Fire 20 Rabbits 20 Heavy shade 17 Poor soil 17 Dry soil 13 Erosion 12 Humidity 12 Pollution 10 Insect pests 9 Wind 9 Black walnut 8 Compaction 8 Diseases 8 Storm damage 4 Urban conditions 3 Foot traffic 2

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