Seashore lupine (Lupinus littoralis) is a member of the Fabaceae (pea) family native to the Pacific coast of North America. This perennial subshrub is
Scotch Broom
If you’ve been around Ocean Shores recently, you might have seen these yellow blooms starting to pop up. They are a familiar sight here in Western
Pacific Bleeding Heart
Pacific bleeding heart, also called Western bleeding heart, is a perennial flower native to the West Coast of North America. It’s quite a beauty—and
Foxgloves
Foxgloves are tall, striking flowers. Their blossoms are tubular in shape with speckled throats. The foxglove is a biennial plant. This means that
Pacific Northwest Native Americans and Salal
A few weeks ago, we posted about one of the most common and interesting plants in Ocean Shores. In case you missed it, you may read it here. As
Surprisingly Interesting Salal
“Discovery” of Salal After three years of exploring and filling journals with descriptions of new plants and animals and accounts of meeting
Washington’s State Flower: The Pacific Rhododendron
Rhododendrons, often referred to as “rhodies” are a common sight in gardens around the Pacific Northwest. As a whole, the genus Rhododendron contains