Top native roses, elms, figs, and allies

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

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311 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 104 Part shade 101 Dappled shade 7 Full shade 38

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 70 Well drained 44 Moist 75 Wet 20

Water use

Low 34 Medium 42 High 13

Soil

Rocky 12 Sand 41 Loam 44 Clay 37 Organic 14

Soil pH

Acid 36 Neutral 34 Alkaline 18

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Wet soil 13 Dry soil 8 Erosion 7 Fire 7 Pollution 7 Wind 6 Poor soil 5 Salt 4 Heat 3 Urban conditions 3 Black walnut 2 Diseases 2 Insect pests 2 Compaction 1 Rabbits 1

Form

Plant type

Perennial 437 Shrub 311 Wildflower 148 Tree 136 Edible 20 Annual 12 Ground cover 12 Vine 12 Herbaceous perennial 9 Poisonous 7 Weed 3 Rose 2 Houseplant 1