Native Plants

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES

Native Plants

Why native plants are important to Western Washington:

Native plants are crucial for Western Washington because they are adapted to the region’s climate of wet winters and dry summers, requiring less water, resisting native pests and diseases, and providing essential food and shelter for local wildlife, thus supporting biodiversity and improving water quality compared to non-native species; essentially, they contribute to a healthier ecosystem by naturally fitting into the environment.

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Carex obnupta ‘Slough Sedge’

Height: 3ft Spread: 3-5ft
Location: Full Sun, does well in wet conditions
Flowering: June
Care: Trim dead leaves in Spring
EvergreenThis plant loves full sun to partial shade and thrives in very wet locations such as moist soil to standing water.

Fragaria chiloensis ‘Beach Strawberry’

Height: 10″ Spread: 12″ or more
Location: Full Sun or shade
Flowering: April
Care: Occasional Trim
EvergreenShiny, dark-green, leaves arise from the creeping, horizontal runners on this large-flowered, wild strawberry. The white, five-petaled flowers are followed on the plants by large, red berries.

Gaultheria shallon ‘Salal’

Height: 4-6ft Spread: 3-5ft
Location: Sun or shade
Flowering: May
Care: Occasional Trim
EvergreenEvergreen shrub with bright green leaves. Pinkish white bell-like flowers. Edible black fruit. Good as a ground cover in rock gardens. Plant in acidic soil in sun to partial shade.

Mahonia Repens

Height: 8-12″ Spread: 8-18″
Location: Sun or Shade
Flowering: March
Care: Occasional trim
EvergreenGrow in average, medium moisture, well-drained, acidic soil in full sun to part shade.

Vaccinium Ovatum ‘Huckleberry’

Height: 6ft Spread: 5ft
Location: Sun or Shade
Flowering: May
Care: Occasional trim
EvergreenAn erect evergreen shrub with slightly hairy young stems. Leaf color ranges from bright green to copper bronze when developing, to reddish-purple when in full sun.

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES

Ferns

Adiantum pedatum ‘Northern Maindenhair Fern’

Height: 2-3ft Spread: 1-2ft
Location: Part to Full Shade
Flowering: N/A
Care: Cut back in Winter
EvergreenThis decorative fern features delicate soft green fronds with rich black centers. It is a fast growing native that will add the perfect texture and color to a shade garden. Deer-resistant and low maintenance. Does will in moist soil.

Athyrium niponicum ‘Regal Red’

Height: 1.5-2ft Spread: 1.5-2ft
Location: Shade
Flowering: N/A
Care: Cut back in Winter
Dies BackThe violet-red fronds with bright silver edges, give an amazing effect in any garden. These are known for its long lasting color and soft texture. There are also great for containers, and die back in the winter. This fern grows best in full to partial shade.

Blechnum Spicant ‘Deer Fern’

Height: 2ft Spread: 2ft
Location: Shade
Flowering: N/A
Care: Cut back in Winter
EvergreenThis evergreen fern prefers moist soil and does well in the shade. This is a native plant to the Pacific Northwest.

Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Brilliance’

Height: 1.5-2ft Spread: 2ft
Location: Shade
Flowering: N/A
Care: Cut back in Winter
EvergreenIt has glossy fronds in the spring with bright orange and rose tones. It holds its unusual color well into summer before turning a shiny dark green for fall.

Polystichum munitum ‘Western Sword Fern’

Height: 3ft Spread: 4-5ft
Location: Shade
Flowering: N/A
Care: Cut back in Winter
EvergreenThis is the most common fern found in gardens. Easy to grow, this medium-large evergreen fern is hardy and symmetrical. The lush, leathery, dark green fronds are ascending to erect. Leaflets are linear and spiny-toothed. Best in moist, cool climates.

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