Top native honeysuckles, moschatels, and allies

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

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31 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 21 Part shade 31 Dappled shade 6 Full shade 13

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 13 Well drained 18 Moist 24 Wet 7

Water use

Low 6 Medium 10 High 1

Soil

Rocky 8 Sand 12 Loam 17 Clay 15 Organic 3

Soil pH

Acid 13 Neutral 14 Alkaline 2

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Fire 5 Black walnut 4 Erosion 4 Wet soil 4 Compaction 3 Salt 3 Dry soil 2 Heat 2 Poor soil 2 Rabbits 2 Humidity 1 Pollution 1 Wind 1

Form

Habit

Arching 9 Rounded 9 Erect 8 Spreading 6 Multi stemmed 5 Dense 4 Climbing 3 Open 3 Oval 3 Broad 1 Cascading 1 Clumping 1 Creeping 1 Irregular 1

Plant type

Shrub 25 Perennial 21 Vine 6 Ground cover 4 Poisonous 3 Tree 3 Wildflower 2 Edible 1