Top native bitter cress

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

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29 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 1 Part shade 7 Dappled shade 1 Full shade 4

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 1 Well drained 2 Moist 7 Wet 2

Water use

Medium 3 High 2

Soil

Sand 1 Loam 2 Clay 1 Organic 1

Soil pH

Acid 1 Neutral 1

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Form

Habit

Plant type

Perennial 26 Wildflower 26 Annual 4