Top native gentians and allies

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

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94 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 11 Part shade 17 Full shade 2

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 3 Well drained 3 Moist 17 Wet 6

Water use

Medium 5 High 2

Soil

Rocky 1 Sand 1 Clay 1 Organic 1

Soil pH

Acid 7 Neutral 2

Toughness

Resists

Wet soil 3 Salt 1

Form

Habit

Erect 4 Prostrate 1

Plant type

Wildflower 79 Perennial 43 Annual 34 Herbaceous perennial 5 Vine 1