If you have read our post on yellow flag irises, an invasive species here on the Washington coast, you might be wondering if there are any native iris
Douglas Spirea
Happy Native Plant Appreciation Month! In honor of this year’s theme, Planting for Tomorrow, let’s take a look at native plant that can be used for
The Indian Plum: A Native Plant with Many Names
The Indian Plum (Oemleria cerasiformis) is known by many different names. The Indian Plum, which is the name we will use throughout this
Seashore Lupine
Seashore lupine (Lupinus littoralis) is a member of the Fabaceae (pea) family native to the Pacific coast of North America. This perennial subshrub is
Common Snowberry
Snowberries (Symphoricarpos species) are a genus of deciduous shrubs in the honeysuckle family. There are fifteen species of Symphoricarpos in the
The Dazzling Western Columbine
If you want to bring hummingbirds, butterflies, and a splash of bright color into your garden, then the plant we're going to be looking at today may
The Kinnikinnick
Does your yard have a place that you just can't bring yourself to mow? Do you have a dull parking strip that could use a little color? How about a
Western Sword Fern, the “King of Northwest Ferns”
Try to imagine the first explorers to the Pacific Northwest. They followed Native American guides along time-worn paths through the misty, cool, and
The Native Pacific Dogwood
Every region on Earth has plants are native to that particular region, and the Pacific Northwest is no exception. One unique plant that is native to