Top native spiderworts and allies

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

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34 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 6 Part shade 16 Dappled shade 1 Full shade 3

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 5 Well drained 5 Moist 10 Wet 2

Water use

Low 3 Medium 4 High 1

Soil

Rocky 2 Sand 3 Loam 5 Clay 3 Organic 3

Soil pH

Acid 5 Neutral 2

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Deer resistant

Resists

Dry soil 3 Heat 3 Diseases 2 Humidity 2 Poor soil 2 Black walnut 1 Heavy shade 1 Insect pests 1 Wet soil 1

Form

Habit

Erect 6 Clumping 5 Ascending 4 Arching 2 Spreading 2 Prostrate 1

Plant type

Wildflower 30 Perennial 23 Annual 6 Herbaceous perennial 6 Ground cover 1 Houseplant 1 Poisonous 1 Succulent 1 Water plant 1