Native to Northwest

Amelanchier alnifolia
Saskatoon Serviceberry (Code: 8240)
This native North American deciduous shrub features an
abundance of white flowers in spring, turning to small
edible fruits that taste something like a blueberry. The
leaves turn crimson-red in fall. Wonderful for attracting
wildlife!�� (12-20ʹ x 8-12ʹ) Zn3.
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'
Kinnikinnick, Bearberry (Code: 5674)
This popular native evergreen groundcover is very cold
and drought tolerant. Small pink flowers bloom in early
spring and are followed by bright red berries in fall.
(4ʺ x 36-72ʺ) Zn3.
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Vancouver Jade'
Kinnikinnick (Code: 6383)
Small pink flowers in spring turn into scarlet-red fruit in
summer and fall. This drought tolerant, glossy-leaved,
evergreen groundcover is deservedly popular. (4ʺ x 36-72ʺ)
Zn3.
Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'
Wormwood (Code: 2166)
Broad, jagged silvery-white foliage provides a foil for
bright or dark colored companion plants in the border.
Native to the Pacific Northwest. (30ʺ x 30ʺ) Zn5.
Aruncus dioicus
Goatsbeard (Code: 2171)
The large billowing white plumes that appear in summer
resemble an oversized astilbe. It makes a bold and
stunning shade accent! Circumboreal to North America,
Europe and Asia. (6ʹ x 4ʹ) Zn4.
Asarum caudatum
Wild Ginger (Code: 5167)
Northwest native perennial with evergreen heart-shaped
leaves that slowly grow to form a groundcover. It grows
best in moist, but well drained soils in open woodlands.
(4-5ʺ x 18-24ʺ) Zn4.
Blechnum spicant
Deer Fern (Code: 7488)
This NW native, tufted fern has compact, symmetrical,
lustrous evergreen fronds. A ʺ Great Plant Pickʺ for the
Pacific Northwest, it is an essential ingredient for the
natural woodland garden, as either an accent plant or
groundcover. (16ʺ x 24ʺ) Zn5.
Calocedrus decurrens
Incense Cedar (Code: 7272)
This ʹNW native conifer has a narrow conical shape with
reddish brown bark. The scale-like, fragrant, evergreen
leaves form flat sprays and carry cinnamon colored seed
cones. It is excellent when used for tall hedges. (50ʹ x 10ʹ)
Zn5.
Camassia quamash
Camas (Code: 6352)
Loose clusters of star-like, deep blue blossoms are carried
on 1-2 ft. spikes from late spring through early summer.
Grass-like basal leaves go dormant in summer after
flowering. Native to NW marshes and moist meadows.
(20-24ʺ x 12-16ʺ) Zn4.
Carex subfusca
Rusty Sedge (Code: 7419)
This native western US sedge is found everywhere from
the sea to the desert. Low growing with narrow, upright,
dark green leaves, it spreads to form a low maintenance
lawn or groundcover. Easy to grow in almost any
situation. (4-10ʺ x 18-36ʺ) Zn5.
Carex tumulicola
Berkeley Sedge (Code: 6823)
Very narrow bright green blades form evergreen clumps.
Use as a groundcover under trees or in moist areas. It
reseeds readily. Native to the Pacific Northwest.
(12ʺ x 18ʺ) Zn7.
Cornus sericea 'Hedgerow's Gold'
Redosier Dogwood (Code: 6858)
Bright golden-yellow and green-variegated leaves contrast
vividly against deep red stems. Eye-catching every season
of the year. This Northwest native cultivar is a ʺGreat
Plant Pickʺ for the Pacific Northwest! (4-10ʹ x 5ʹ) Zn4.
Deschampsia caespitosa
Tufted Hair Grass (Code: 5161)
Attractive arching green blades are topped with large,
pendulous panicles which turn from green to yellow
through the season. It grows best when temperatures are
moderate. (2-4ʹ x 3ʹ) Zn4.
Dicentra formosa 'Adrian Bloom'
Western Bleeding Heart (Code: 4544)
One of the best blue-green dicentras, with fern-like
foliage. It has contrasting crimson-red flowers strung on
short stalks. A sweet accent for the shade garden.
(12ʺ x 8-12ʺ) Zn3.
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Erigeron glaucus
Beach Aster (Code: 2610)
Small, lavender-rose, fringed daisies shine over a compact,
dark-green mound. This NW native thrives in coastal
conditions! (6ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn6.
Eriogonum umbellatum ssp. polyanthum var. subalpinum
Sulfur Flower, Buckwheat (Code: 5918)
Umbels of yellow flowers age to orange-red and persist for
weeks in late spring and early summer. The gray-green
spoon-shaped leaves form a low mound. Requires gravelly
soil. This species is found in the mountains of Southern
Oregon and Northern California. (8-12ʺ x 15-24ʺ) Zn3.
Fragaria chiloensis
Beach Strawberry (Code: 5005)
This NW native, glossy-leaved, prostrate strawberry
makes an excellent evergreen groundcover that is tolerant
of many different conditions. Simple white flowers in
spring are followed by edible red berries. (4ʺ x 24ʺ) Zn4.
Fragaria vesca
Woodland Strawberry (Code: 7270)
North American native deciduous woodland groundcover
with 3 leaflets and white flowers in spring followed by
small, sweet strawberries in summer. (2-4ʺ x 18-24ʺ) Zn3.
Fragaria virginiana
Virginia Strawberry (Code: 7269)
North American native strawberry with white flowers in
late spring and summer. Sweet red berries are about 1.2ʺ
across in summer. Often seen in open woods or moist
meadows throughout North America. (2-4ʺ x 18-24ʺ) Zn3.
Gaultheria procumbens
Wintergreen (Code: 2690)
Elegant, North American native, evergreen groundcover
for moist, well-drained, shaded areas. Tiny white
bell-shaped flowers in spring produce red berries in fall
with the taste of wintergreen. (2-3ʺ x 24ʺ) Zn3.
Gaultheria shallon
Salal (Code: 6347)
Pacific Northwest evergreen groundcover or low spreading
shrub that tolerates dry shade to full sun. Urn-shaped
white flowers appear in spring and produce dark purple
edible berries. Salal leaves are often used by florists.
(18-30ʺ x 24-36ʺ) Zn6.
Holodiscus discolor
Oceanspray (Code: 4433)
This Northwest native deciduous shrub has slender
arching branches and fuzzy green leaves. Creamy flowers
bloom in drooping panicles 8ʺ long from early to
mid-summer. (8-10ʹ x 4-8ʹ) Zn5.
Juncus patens
Common Rush (Code: 7832)
Green, graceful knee-high arching foliage with brown
flowers then seed heads from May to Nov. Loves wet feet
but can tolerate dry to drought conditions once
established. Native from WA to CA. (2-3ʹ x 2-3ʹ) Zn6.
Lewisia cotyledon 'Alba'
Bitter Root (Code: 5137)
Sparkling pure white flowers grace this succulent-leafed
alpine for rockery or trough garden. It prefers partial sun
and fast drainage. (10ʺ x 18ʺ) Zn6.
Lewisia cotyledon 'Regenbogen'
Bitter Root (Code: 5264)
Succulent rosettes are topped by clusters of rainbow-hued
flowers in late spring and early summer. This choice
alpine requires excellent drainage. (10ʺ x 36ʺ) Zn4.
Lewisia cotyledon 'Sunset Strain'
Bitter Root (Code: 5621)
Blooms glow in marvelous shades of pink, orange, and
yellow. The succulent leaves form an evergreen rosette.
This alpine charmer is perfect for containers as well as the
garden. (10ʺ x 18ʺ) Zn4.
Lewisia x cotyledon 'Little Plum'
Bitter Root (Code: 4480)
Intensely rose-purple flowers have the slightest orange
highlights. Blooms appear in late spring and often again
in fall. A choice rockery selection. (6ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn5.
Lilium washingtonianum
Washington Lily (Code: 7649)
Fragrant, trumpet-shaped pink flowers appear on tall
stems, up to 20 per stem in summer. The flowers have red
spots that fade to dark pink. Plant in the woodland
garden. May need staking to keep the stems upright.
Pacific Northwest native. (48-72ʺ x 6-24ʺ) Zn6.
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Lonicera involucrata
Black Twinberry (Code: 7268)
Pairs of small, yellow, pendulous, tubular flowers are
surrounded by green bracts in late spring and summer.
After the flowers fade, pairs of showy black berries form,
each surrounded by the bracts that have now turned
bright red. The flowers of this handsome shrub are
enjoyed by hummingbirds, while other birds and wildlife
will eat the berries. A Pacific Northwest native.
(8-10ʹ x 6-8ʹ) Zn4.
Mahonia aquifolium
Oregon Grape (Code: 6965)
This Pacific Northwest shrub is known for its
bold-textured, evergreen, holly-like leaves that turn deep
burgundy in winter. New leaves emerge reddish in spring
when the yellow flowers appear. Blue berries appear in
late summer and fall. (3-5ʹ x 3-5ʹ) Zn5.
Mahonia nervosa
Cascade Oregon Grape Holly (Code: 7266)
This low-growing NW native evergreen shrub spreads by
rhizomes to form thickets. The evergreen leaflets have
toothed edges and resemble holly foliage. Fragrant pale
yellow flowers bloom in spring followed by blue berries in
summer and fall. (18-24ʹ x 2-4ʹ) Zn5.
Mahonia repens
Creeping Oregon Grape (Code: 6963)
Compound evergreen leaves look similar to holly. It forms
a low-spreading groundcover with fragrant, small, yellow
flowers that bloom from mid spring to early summer at
the branch tips. This NW native is an excellent choice for
dry shade. (12ʺ x 30-36ʺ) Zn5.
Maianthemum kamtschaticum
May Lily (Code: 6348)
In spring, creamy-white flowers adorn this pretty
spreading, native North American groundcover, followed
by small red berries in summer. Easy to grow and useful
for colonizing shady places. (12ʺ x 24ʺ) Zn4.
Mimulus cardinalis
Scarlet Monkey Flower (Code: 3115)
Scarlet-orange, snapdragon-like flowers have yellow
throats. This Pacific Northwest native is loved by
hummingbirds and blooms all summer. Performs best in
part shade with moist soil. (14ʺ x 24ʺ) Zn6.
Oxalis oregana
Redwood Sorrel (Code: 5473)
This charming NW native shamrock features simple
white flowers in spring and summer. A sweet addition for
the woodland garden, it will spread to form an excellent
groundcover. (7ʺ x 30ʺ) Zn3.
Penstemon procerus var. brachanthus
Pincushion Penstemon (Code: 7711)
This charming, mat-forming Penstemon has spikes of
small purple flowers to 10ʺ tall in late spring. Native from
northern California through Oregon. (3-10ʺ x 18-24ʺ) Zn6.
Polypodium glycyrrhiza
Licorice Fern (Code: 7653)
This Northwest native fern commonly grows on tree
branches or on rocks in the coastal forests. The rhizomes
have a sweet, licorice flavor. The fronds are evergreen in
winter and dormant in summer. (6-18ʺ x 18-36ʺ) Zn6.
Polystichum munitum
Sword Fern (Code: 7422)
Dramatic, upright fronds reach up to 4ʹ tall! This
evergreen NW native fern is a fabulous shade garden
accent. A ʺGreat Plant Pickʺ for the Pacific Northwest!
(2-4ʹ x 2-4ʹ) Zn5.
Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea
Blue Elderberry (Code: 7239)
NW native deciduous shrub with pinnate compound
leaves and creamy-white, flat-topped flowers 6ʺ in width
that bloom from late spring to early summer. Dark blue
berries follow in summer and fall and are often made into
jams. (12-20ʹ x 8-12ʹ) Zn4.
Sambucus racemosa
Red Elderberry (Code: 7240)
NW native deciduous shrub with pinnately compound
leaves. Clusters of tiny white flowers bloom from early
spring to mid summer, followed by showy, bright red
(sometimes yellow or white) berries. The fruits are
inedible, but good for wildlife. (10ʹ x 8-12ʹ) Zn4.
Sedum 'Silver Moon'
Stonecrop (Code: 3462)
A NW native hybrid between S. laxum and S.
spathulifolium was discovered by the late Helen Payne.
Interesting chartreuse-silver, evergreen rosettes are
marked with pink and red tones. (4ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn6.
Sedum laxum
Stonecrop (Code: 3476)
Blue-green evergreen rosettes of 3/4ʺ spatulate leaves are
topped with light yellow flowers in late summer. An
excellent NW native plant for the rockery, it should be
planted more often! (4-6ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn6.
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Sedum oreganum
Oregon Stonecrop (Code: 3499)
Rosettes of smooth evergreen leaves are periodically tinged
with pink. Yellow flowers appear in summer. Excellent
spreading NW native groundcover for the rockery or
container. (2-3ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn5.
Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'
Stonecrop (Code: 3484)
Tight rosettes of evergreen, succulent leaves are covered
with a dense silvery-white coating, causing the entire
plant to look very white. This attractive and unusual NW
native is named after Cape Blanco, Oregon. (4ʺ x 24ʺ)
Zn6.
Sedum spathulifolium 'Carnea'
Broadleaf Stonecrop (Code: 4895)
Compact evergreen NW native succulent with silvery
rosettes edged with red to vermillion. The foliage turns
deep crimson in winter. Yellow, star-like flowers appear in
summer.�� (4ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn3.
Sedum spathulifolium 'Purpureum'
Stonecrop (Code: 3485)
Eye-catching silvery-blue & reddish-purple leaves age to
burgundy on this clump-forming NW native succulent.
Yellow flowers appear in June. It creates a dramatic,
spreading evergreen groundcover. (4ʺ x 12-18ʺ) Zn6.
Sisyrinchium bellum
Western Blue-eyed Grass (Code: 3555)
Violet-purple flowers with yellow centers arise above thin,
iris-like foliage in spring. It requires well-drained soil.
Native to the Pacific Northwest.�� (7-16ʺ x 12-16ʺ)
Zn8.
Sisyrinchium californicum 'Yellow Stone'
Golden Blue-eyed Grass (Code: 5585)
This easy-care West Coast native has grass-like leaves and
yellow star-like flowers in summer. Thrives in poor soil
and stays neat and compact. (5-6ʺ x 6ʺ) Zn7.
Smilacina racemosa
False Solomon's Seal (Code: 5650)
Clusters of white flowers at the ends of arching stalks
distinguishes this plant from the ʺtrueʺ Solomonʹs seal.
Red berries follow the flowers later in the season. It will
spread to form a colony. A ʺGreat Plant Pickʺ for the
Pacific Northwest! (36ʺ x 12ʺ) Zn3.
Smilacina stellata
Star-Flowered False Soloman Seal (Code: 6541)
Northwest native false Solomanʹs seal with zigzag stems
that spread to form a small colony. White star-shaped
flowers appear in spring followed by greenish berries that
eventually turn black.�� (24ʺ x 48ʺ) Zn3.
Thuja plicata
Western Red Cedar (Code: 7238)
Tall, NW native conifer with tiny scale-like leaves
arranged in flattened sprays. Small seed cones face
upward on the branches. The wood is rot resistant. It
prefers moist, well-drained soil. (50ʹ x 20ʹ) Zn5.
Vancouveria hexandra
Inside-Out Flower (Code: 6200)
Panicles of white flowers with reflexed petals make it
appear inside-out. Dainty, compound deciduous leaves are
light green on top and glaucous blue underneath. Native
to the Pacific Northwest. (16ʺ x 16ʺ) Zn5.
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