Top native spiderworts and allies

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

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2 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 1 Part shade 2 Full shade 1

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 1 Well drained 2 Moist 1

Water use

Soil

Rocky 1 Sand 2 Loam 2 Clay 2 Organic 1

Soil pH

Acid 1 Neutral 1

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Resists

Dry soil 2 Black walnut 1 Heavy shade 1 Poor soil 1 Wet soil 1

Form

Habit

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

Plant type

Herbaceous perennial 2 Wildflower 2