Native Plant Descriptions - Native Plant Sale 2020

This year we offer 10 species of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs and perennials. Some species have been selected particularly for being somewhat drought tolerant. Native plants are beautiful in the garden and landscape, are beneficial for wildlife, and improve habitat and plant diversity. Once established, native plants tend to require less maintenance and fertilizers than other landscape plants.
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PLANT NAME
Buffaloberry
(Shepherdia canadensis)
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Dioecious, deciduous, spreading shrub with bright red, juicy berry-like fruit. Edible but bitter. Likes well-drained or rocky soils. Can be planted as a hedgerow or in a wildlife garden. Birds enjoy the fruit. H: 6-12', W: 6-12'
MOISTURE
EXPOSURE
Ceanothus, Red Stem
​(Cenaothus sanguineus)
Erect, deciduous shrub with reddish or purplish bark. White, fluffy, scented flowers on reddish stalks. Blooms late spring to mid-summer. Likes dry, open sites. Deep roots can aid in erosion control. Attracts pollinators. H: 3-10', W: 3-10'
Cranberry, American
(Viburnum opulus americanum)
Semi-evergreen shrub. White to pink flowers in spring attract pollinators; bright red berries attract birds in fall & winter. Prefers good sun, well-drained, loamy soil and requires regular watering until established.​ Height: 8-12', spreading.
Currant, Red
(Ribes, sanguineum)
Upright, multi-stemmed shrub with showy clusters of deep pink flowers. Very attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. Blooms early; Feb- March.​ Height: 3-10'.
Indian Plum
​(Oemlaria cerasiformis)
Shrub or small tree, one of the first to flower in the spring. Flowers bloom very early, before leaves. Edible but bitter bluish-black fruits. H: 5-15', W: 5-10'
Maple, Douglas / Rocky Mt.
(Acer glabrum)
Small tree with typical maple-shape leaf, wing-shaped fruits. Prefers more sun & drier soil than vine maples. Yellow fall color. H: 30', W: 10-15'
Mock Orange
(Philadelphus lewisii)
Erect, loosely branched deciduous shrub. Showy, fragrant white flowers bloom in numerous clusters. Can be planted in a mixed hedge or as a specimen plant. Attracts pollinators. 
​H: 6-10', W: 6-10'
Rose, Nootka
(Rosa nutkana)
Spindly shrub with large pink rose flowers. Provides wildlife with food and shelter. Blooms May-June. H: 2-10', W: 3-6'
Silk Tassel (Garrya elliptica)
Evergreen shrub or small tree, erect, dense with elliptical to oval, leathery, glossy leaves. May grow as tree up to 30’ height. Dioecious plant that flowers in winter, with catkin-like clusters (longer in male plants). Fruit, in grape-like clusters, may be present through the summer if not eaten by birds.
Spirea, Douglas
(Spirea douglasii)
Bright, purplish-pink flowers. Can be aggressive in wetlands or stream-side areas. Great pollinator & provides habitat/cover for birds. Height: 3-6' and spreading.