Top native Parideae

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

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13 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Part shade 11 Dappled shade 7 Full shade 12

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 3 Well drained 13 Moist 11

Water use

Soil

Sand 2 Loam 3 Clay 2 Organic 13

Soil pH

Acid 7 Neutral 3 Alkaline 1

Form

Habit

Erect 14 Spreading 11 Clumping 5 Arching 1 Prostrate 1

Plant type

Herbaceous perennial 13 Wildflower 13 Poisonous 11