Black Eyed Susan - 4" Band
$4.00
Rudbeckia hirta This cheerful, widespread wildflower is considered an annual to a short-lived perennial across its range. Bright-yellow, 2-3 in. wide, daisy-like flowers with dark centers are its claim-to-fame. They occur singly atop 1-2 ft. stems. The stems and scattered, oval leaves are covered with bristly hairs. Coarse, rough-stemmed plant with daisy-like flower heads made up of showy golden-yellow ray flowers, with disk flowers forming a brown central cone. This native prairie biennial forms a rosette of leaves the first year, followed by flowers the second year. It is covered with hairs that give it a slightly rough texture. The Green-headed Coneflower (R. laciniata) has yellow ray flowers pointing downward, a greenish-yellow disk, and irregularly divided leaves. Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) - #1
$6.00
Gaillardia aristata Habit: unbranched stems grow from elongated, toothed, simple basal leaves, forming a small clump. Stem leaves are smaller and have entire to deeply lobed margins. Entire plant covered in small bristly hairs. Inflorescence appears to be one large flower, but is actually a composition of 6-16 ray flowers each with one large ligule (petal like part of ray flowers) that is 3 lobed, yellow and red near the base surrounding a semi spherical dense cluster of brownish-red disk flowers. Fruit is an achene with pointy scales. Blooms between May and September. Ecology: native to North America in dry meadows, open prairies, coniferous forests, and grasslands at elevations up to 6800 ft (2000 m). Growing Conditions: full sun, will tolerate light shade, in well-drained dry to semi moist soil, drought tolerant once established. Gaillardia aristata seeds are a favorite treat to some bird species. Broadleaf Lupine- 4" Band
$4.00
Lupinus latifolius Habit: broadleaf lupine is an attractive evergreen with interesting foliage and lovely flowering stalks. It grows up to 3 feet tall and is slightly hairy. Its several hollow stems raise upright from a woody crown and support numerous leafstalks. The leaves are palmately compound and alternately arranged along the stems. 7-9 elliptic leaflets (2.5 inches long) form each leaf, they are light to medium green, smooth above and hairy below. Bluish-lavender, to sometimes pinkish pea-like flowers grow in tiered whorls around a raceme, which can measure up to 8 inches long. The flowers bloom from early to late summer and are followed by silky legume pods, 1.5 inches long. Ecology: this species is extremely variable and widespread in moist climates of Western North America. It can be found from sea-level to 8,200 feet of elevation, yet, it is more common in open wooded slopes, high elevation meadows and subalpine forests. Its native habitat ranges from British Columbia to southern California and east to Utah and New Mexico. Growing conditions: enjoys full to partial shade, and moist to fairly dry, well-drained soils. Lupinus latifolius attracts butterflies and birds and is a great addition for a sunny perennial border, along tall grasses and other flowering plants. Broadleaf lupine can form large communities in subapline meadows, providing not only a fantastic sight to hikers and passersby, but also food for local wild fauna. It was much enjoyed by marmots which consumed large amounts of the plant and became fat enough to be, in turn, enjoyed by the Southern Interior Indians who ate the small mammals. Broad-leaved Shooting Star - 3.5"
$3.75
Dodecatheon hendersonii Habit: this bulb producing perennial begins in late winter with thick spoon shaped leaves at the base of the plant. Showy flowers appear in early spring on top of a tall 12 in (30 cm) leafless flower stalk. Flowers are inside out with petals magenta to deep lavender to white, with a white strip before the black fertile part. It blooms February to May and is summer deciduous, dying back to the ground after the rains cease. Ecology: west of the Cascades in open dry to moist woods, in grassy shady areas, below 6500 ft (2000 m). Growing Conditions: full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil. It needs good drainage, and needs a dry summer period. No other Dodecatheon blooms before May or grows below 3500 ft (1067 m). Broad-leaved Shooting Star - 4" Band
$4.00
Dodecatheon hendersonii Habit: this bulb producing perennial begins in late winter with thick spoon shaped leaves at the base of the plant. Showy flowers appear in early spring on top of a tall 12 in (30 cm) leafless flower stalk. Flowers are inside out with petals magenta to deep lavender to white, with a white strip before the black fertile part. It blooms February to May and is summer deciduous, dying back to the ground after the rains cease. Ecology: west of the Cascades in open dry to moist woods, in grassy shady areas, below 6500 ft (2000 m). Growing Conditions: full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil. It needs good drainage, and needs a dry summer period. No other Dodecatheon blooms before May or grows below 3500 ft (1067 m). Cardwell's Penstemon - 4" Band
$4.00
penstemon cardwellii Habit: this penstemon has woody stems which grow 4-12 inches long and spread by layering, sometimes forming thick mats. Its opposite, basal leaves are attached to stems with short petioles (leafstalks) and are elliptic to oblong, measuring about 1 inch in length. Leaf margins can be either entire or irregularly serrated. Flowering stems grow 4-8 inches long and have smaller but broader leaves which lack petioles. Inflorescence is sparsely glandular and composed of a compact raceme. The flowers are few and only 1.5 inches long, but appear larger in relation to the minuscule size of the leaves and stems. The showy blue-violet to purple corolla is shaped as a tube and bears a wide, lobed mouth, from where long woolly anthers are projected outward. The flowers bloom from May to early August and sometimes again in the fall. Ecology: found in volcanic pumice rock slopes, open woods or forest edges at moderate elevations. It is a native species of the Oregon Coastal Range and the Cascade Mountains, occurring from central Washington through Oregon. A large community has settled on volcanic rubble around Mount St. Helens, in the aftermath of the 1980 eruption. Growing conditions: full sun to light shade, and well-drained, moist to dry soils. The intense violet color of the flowers is perfect to brighten a partially shaded rock garden or dry bank. It looks beautiful year-round, even when not flowering. This species was named in honor of Dr. James R. Cardwell, a horticulturist, author and the first dentist to practice in Portland, OR. Cardwell emigrated to Oregon by wagon in 1851 dreaming of establishing a nursery in the west. His wagon tipped over when crossing the Snake River and he lost his cargo, including the precious nursery trees and plants he was taking with him. Heartbroken, he continued his dentist practice in Portland, and with time fulfilled his dreams in the horticulture business. During his lifetime, he actively contributed to the study of plant sciences in the new state. Photo by: Peter Pearsall/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Cascade Penstemon - 3.5"
$3.75
Penstemon serrulatus Habit: this delicate evergreen perennial has multiple unbranched stems that rise from a slightly woody base. The stems grow upright, up to 28 inches in height and occasionally present fine hairs. Broad, sharply toothed leaves grow oppositely along the stems and are elliptic to lance-shaped. The lower leaves are attached to stems with petioles (short leafstalks), whereas the upper ones are clasping, lacking petioles. Single or sometimes as many as 5 whorled clusters of flowers top the long stalks and each flower is supported by a hairy calyx. The lavender to deep blue corolla is composed of a short, funnel-shaped tube, narrow at the base, and extended into two lobed lips at the mouth. Flowers bloom June to early August. Ecology: moist ground in forest openings, wooded slopes, mountains and coastal areas, from sea level to 6,000 feet. Its native habitat ranges from southern Alaska to British Columbia and Oregon, and from the coast to the western side of the Cascade Range. Growing conditions: enjoys sun or partial shade and moist, yet well-drained soils. This plant requires a good amount of watering, and it is ideal for gardens enduring long, damp winters on the west side of the Cascades. The flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The species name “serrulatus” refer to the sharply serrated leaf margins. Penstemons are also known as beard-tongues because of their 2-lipped flowers and hairy calyx. Common Camas - Tall Band Pot
$4.00
Camassia quamash Habit: grows from a solitary, starchy 1-2 in (2-5cm) bulb, producing numerous, basal, grass-like leaves. The 5-20 pale blue to deep blue star shaped flowers bloom up a tall scape (leafless stem) from bottom to top, and have bright yellow stamen and 6 tepals. The withering tepals twist together around developing papery capsules. Blooms May to July. Ecology: common camas is found in meadows, open forests and streambanks, up to 7000 ft (2100m) in Western North America. Growing Conditions: full sun in acidic, moist to wet well-drained soil in the winter and spring, and dry soil during summer dormancy. Seen in the wild as large fields of blue in the spring. Common Yarrow - 4" band
$3.75
Achillea Millefolium Herbaceous perennial to 3'. Finely divided fernlike foliage. Creamy white or sometimes pinkish, flat-topped flower clusters in summer. Good for dry areas. Sometimes used in herb lawn or ecolawn mixes and kept short by mowing. Look for native forms of this widespread species. Drought tolerant, sun, nectar source for butterflies, spreads easily. Deer Fern - #1
$7.00
Blechnum spicant Habit: graceful medium sized fern growing in small compact tufts with creeping short rhizomes. Sterile fronds are evergreen, dark green, and thick, with 35-70 pairs of leaflets, the stalk is glossy purplish brown. The deciduous fertile fronds grow from near the middle of the plant with leaflets much smaller than those on sterile leaves, with some rolled around the clusters of spores. Ecology: common near the coasts and in moist to wet dense forests, along streambanks, and occasionally in bogs from lowlands to mid elevations. Growing Conditions: full sun, part shade or dappled light in very rich wet or moist acidic soil. Deer fern is very sensitive to frost. As a major understory plant, deer fern is an important winter food for deer and elk. Douglas Aster- 4" Band
$3.75
symphyotrichum suspicatus Habit: this herbaceous perennial grows in a cluster of erect leafy stems from creeping rhizomes. The leaves are toothed oblong to narrowly elliptic and reaching lengths of 4 in (10 cm) near the bottom of the plant and smaller near the top. The rather lanky stems are either covered in short hairs or smooth and topped with bluish purple flowers resembling miniature daisies, blooming mid summer to mid fall. Flowers create an abundance of feathery seeds, dispersed by wind and will self seed freely once established. Ecology: typically a coastal species found in moist lowland habitats such as streambanks, seashores, salt and fresh marshes, ditches, meadows, clearings at low elevations. Growing Conditions: full sun to partial shade, in moist rich soil but can tolerate a wide range of soils. Douglas’ aster is not tolerant to drought and restricted water conditions. Attracts butterflies. Photo Credit: Jan Smith Douglas' Iris - Tall Band Pot
$4.00
Iris douglasiana Habit: forms large clumps by reproducing vegatatively through underground creeping rhizomes. Individual plants have a few branches, stems are reddish in color sprouting evergreen leaves that are long and folded in half from the base lengthwise. Flower stems are branched with one to several flowers that are large and showy. Iris douglasiana has pale cream to light, dark lavender or deep reddish purple flowers that bloom from March to May. Fruit is an elongated capsule, triangular in cross section. Ecology: found along the Pacific Coast in Oregon south to Santa Barbara, California. Usually growing at low elevations in coastal meadows, and grassy open hillsides, mixed evergreen forest as well as bluffs. Growing Conditions: full sun to partial shade, moist to dry well-drained soil, with high organic matter. Tolerates coastal conditions and drought as well as seasonal flooding. It can be used for rock gardens, ground cover, borders, wetlands, ponds, and streams. Native irises are free flowering, most are long lived, require very little attention, and provide an abundance of seeds. Iris flowers attract insects and birds and provide nectar to hummingbirds. Early Blue Violet - Tall Band Pot
$4.00
Viola adunca Habit: Viola adunca is a perennial flower with short to long slender rhizomes which develop into aerial shoots as the plant grows into the season. It has short leafstalks and oval to elliptic leaves, often with a heart-shaped base. The blades are very small, about one-inch long, bear finely toothed edges, and may or may not be covered in fine hairs. Its pretty flowers measure about half an inch long and have 5 delicate blue to deep purple petals. The 3 lower petals are often white and veiny at the base, and become purplish towards the margins, sometimes in a gradient fashion. The base of the lateral petals have patches of white hairs. The flowers of this species start to bloom in the middle of the spring and may persist until late summer. Ecology: grows in moist to dry meadows, open woods, grasslands and disturbed habitats at low to high elevations. Its native range covers most of western North America, from Alaska to California, and extends east through Quebec and higher latitudes of the United States. Growing conditions: grows in sunny conditions as well as part shade and dappled light. It enjoys moist soils but can tolerate drier medium as well. This charming plant is perfect for gardens on either side of the Cascades, and looks best along rock pathways or perennial borders. The leaves and flowers of all violets are edible, and have been often used to make teas or salads, among other recipes of different regional cuisines. Parts of this plant have also been made into herbal medicines to function as a relief for coughs and lung congestion or as a laxative for children. Photo Credit: Walter Siegmund Fernleaf Biscuitroot -Tall Band Pot
$4.00
Lomatium dissectum Carrot family (Apiaceae). Fernleaf biscuitroot is the largest member of the Lomatium genus. It is a perennial, herbaceous forb arising from a thickened woody taproot or caudex. Mature plants can be up to 1.3 m (51 in) tall. The leaves are ternate and pinnately compound. Blades of the larger mature leaves are 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 in) long and the larger ultimate segments are 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in) wide. Flowering occurs from April through May. The flowers are yellow to purple, and born in umbels with 10 to 30 rays; each ray is 4 to 10 cm (1.6 to 3.9 in) long. Each umbel is composed of a combination of 50 to 200 male and hermaphroditic flowers (Thompson, 1998). Occasionally, all-male umbels are found, but the species is clearly hermaphroditic with both stamens and pistils in the same flower. The seeds are elliptical; 8 to 15 mm (0.6 in) long and 5 to 10 mm (0.4 in) wide with a thickened wing about 1 mm (0.04 in) wide. There are approximately 99,000 seeds per kg (45,000 seeds per lb) (USDA-NRCS, 2010). Uses Wildlife Established plants of fernleaf biscuitroot, like other members of the Lomatium genus, begins growth very early in the spring, often just following snow melt, providing crucial early forage for many wildlife and domestic animals. It is considered a very valuable forage species due to its large stature and high biomass production levels. Ogle and Brazee (2009) rate members of the genus as desirable spring and summer forage for cattle, sheep, horses, elk, deer and antelope. Early green-up and flowering make this an important species for early spring pollinators and other insects. It is highly attractive to some bees. Pollinator surveys at native stands of fernleaf biscuitroot showed frequent visitation by several species of Andrena and Micrandrena that are oligolectic (pollen specialists) for this genus. In cultivated stands, honeybees and overwintering queens of Halictus and Lasioglossum bee species are sometimes frequent. Fernleaf biscuitroot has been identified as an important plant species in sage-grouse habitat. Pre-laying sage-grouse hens eat the foliage (Barnett and Crawford, 1994). Sage-grouse chicks consume the plants, as well as associated insects (Drut et al., 1994). Photo Credit: Matt Lavin Lady Fern - #2
$13.00
athyrium filix-femina Habit: a large deciduous perennial, lady ferns have fertile, erect leaves which grow up to 6 feet tall. The plant starts from a stout rhizome and forms a vase-like cluster with fragile, scaly, old stalks at the base. Foliage is lacy and soft; and forms lush, intricate thickets during the growing season. Leaves are pinnately branched, bearing 2-3, broad, lance-shaped leaflets (pinna). Each leaflet is composed of 20-40 pairs of lobed segments (pinnules) which become gradually smaller toward both ends of the leafstalk. Ecology: Widespread across North America, at low to subalpine elevations. It is found in moist to wet forests, thickets, streambanks, meadows and openings. Growing conditions: lady ferns enjoy partial to full shade, and moist to wet soils. This plant is sometimes considered aggressive, as it might spread to unwanted sites, but it is a beautiful plant for the garden, and an excellent choice for a shady streambank or a boggy area. Native Americans used lady fern for food and medicinal purposes. They collected fiddleheads in the spring and ate them boiled, baked or raw with grease. This species is extremely variable, having a number of recognized subspecies. A. filix-femina ssp. cyclosorum, for example, is a subspecies adapted to a different geographical range. It occurs mostly in the northwest. Maidenhair Fern - 3.5"
$4.00
Adiantum pedatum Habit: this delicate palmately branched fern has shiny foliage that deflects water, staying dry on rainy days. Its common name, maidenhair, refers to its very fine, long, dark brown, hairy stalks. Each stalk forks at the top, dividing up in two, from which several blades emerge in a fan-like pattern. Leaflets (pinna) are made up of 15-32 pairs of oblong or fan-shaped segments (pinnules) cut into rectangular lobes on the upper part of their edge. Clusters of spores form along the rolled edges of the leaflets and are covered by flapping false indusium. Stalks are spread by stout, creeping rhizomes. Ecology: Adiantum aleuticum occurs at low to mid elevations in shady, moist forests, streambanks, and wet rock cliffs. It can be found in most western states of North America all the way to Montana, Colorado, the Great Lakes as well as parts of the northeast. Growth conditions: The beautiful foliage of Adiantum aleuticum adds interesting texture to a partially to fully shaded garden. The plant is very forgiving, but favors moist soils rich in organic matter. Maidenhair was used in Europe as cold medicine. Herbalists boiled it with sugar in order to produce a syrup named ‘capillaire’ which was taken by the sick to induce an emetic response. Oregon Iris - Tall Band Pot
$4.00
Iris tenax Perennial bulb. Has showy purple flowers in spring, makes a ring of leaves and flowers. Can be separated for transplanting. Moderately difficult to grow. 10-20 inches tall. Likes full to partial sun, dry to moist soil. Attracts mammals and beneficial insects. Habit: deciduous low-growing iris with thin grass like leaves that are pinkish red at the base and light green above. It grows in compact clumps spreading through underground rhizomes. Flowers are showy and range in colors from pale purple to white and creamy yellow. Flower stalks are usually shorter than the leaves, blooming between April and June. Ecology: found west of the Cascades in Oregon as well as a small range in Washington and Northern California. Grows in open forests and grassy meadows at low to mid elevations between 300-1600 ft (100-500 m). Growing Conditions: full sun to partial shade, very adaptable, tolerating moist to dry soil. Iris tenax is also called tough-leaf iris, getting this name from its specific epithet, tenax, meaning tenacious. Oregon Iris - 4" Band
$4.00
Iris tenax Perennial bulb. Has showy purple flowers in spring, makes a ring of leaves and flowers. Can be separated for transplanting. Moderately difficult to grow. 10-20 inches tall. Likes full to partial sun, dry to moist soil. Attracts mammals and beneficial insects. Habit: deciduous low-growing iris with thin grass like leaves that are pinkish red at the base and light green above. It grows in compact clumps spreading through underground rhizomes. Flowers are showy and range in colors from pale purple to white and creamy yellow. Flower stalks are usually shorter than the leaves, blooming between April and June. Ecology: found west of the Cascades in Oregon as well as a small range in Washington and Northern California. Grows in open forests and grassy meadows at low to mid elevations between 300-1600 ft (100-500 m). Growing Conditions: full sun to partial shade, very adaptable, tolerating moist to dry soil. Iris tenax is also called tough-leaf iris, getting this name from its specific epithet, tenax, meaning tenacious. Oregon Stonecrop - 4" Band
$3.50
Sedum oreganum Easy to grow creeping groundcover which does well in hot, dry sites with poor soil. Evergreen tiny jade like leaves with yellow starry flowers in summer. Excellent for pollinators, especially native bees. Habit: Sedum oreganum is a succulent, rhizomatous perennial with an interesting habit. It produces both sterile and flowering shoots which grow horizontally at the base and then turn upright. Its evergreen leaves are very small (less than one inch long), fleshy and spoon-shaped. Leaf color is green to occasionally reddish; young foliage is covered with a whitish waxy bloom. Oregon stonecrop becomes even more attractive when in bloom. Clusters of small yellow flowers emerge from the end of stems, bearing long, lance-shaped petals. The tips of the petals are conspicuously pointy and the entire flower turns pinkish with time. Ecology: Oregon stonecrop usually makes its home in rocky to gravelly areas, such as cliffs and hillsides. It is found at low to fairly high elevations, from Alaska and northwestern British Columbia south to northern California and from the Pacific Coast east into the Cascades. It is occasionally found east of the Cascades as well. Growing conditions: Enjoys full sun to partial shade, and well drained, moist to dry soil. This species is an easy to care for groundcover for gravelly or rocky gardens. It is a favorite of those who love gardening amidst stones. It looks best tucked into the crevices of a wall or into the cracks in a paved pathway. Native American tribes, such as the Haida and Nuxalk used Sedum Oreganum as a food source, as well as for medicinal purposes. They ate the leaves of the plant and made a brewed tea from the stalks of the plant. It was believed that the plant eased women through childbirth and breastfeeding the infant. Oregon Sunshine - 3.5"
$3.75
Eriophyllum lanatum Perennial. Low growing ground cover. Bright yellow daisy-like flowers on single stalks grow in late spring to summer. Silver gray foliage. Reseeds easily. Prefers well-drained soil. 2-24 inches tall. Full sun and dry soil. Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators. Drought-tolerant, sun, food source for native butterfly caterpillars and native wildlife; food source, nectar source for butterflies Habit: Oregon sunshine, also known as common woolly sunflower is a perennial herb in the aster family. It grows extensive, large masses of golden yellow flowers contrasting with a low-growing whitish-woolly foliage. The plant’s several stems are 4 to 24 inches tall, bearing leaves up to 3 inches long. Leaves can be alternate or opposite, and also vary in shape from entire and linear to occasionally pinnately lobed. In late spring, stems put out long leafless pedicels topped with blossoms made up of 8-13 broad ray corollas. Rays are marked with distinctive veins or grooves. Disks are arranged in a raised circle in the center of the flower. Ecology: this species thrives in a variety of habitats, such as sagebrush-steppe, open forests and rocky slopes from low elevations to summits up to 13,000 feet. Its range extends from southern British Columbia to southern California, and from the west coast, east to Montana, Wyoming and Utah. Growing Conditions: Full sun to light shade, in well-drained to dry, sandy or rocky soils. It is quite drought-tolerant once established, and should not be watered often, unless soil drains really well. Multiple varieties of Eriophyllum lanatum with different height, leaf shape and number of ray flowers have adapted to the diverse ecosystems they have inhabited over time. Eriophyllum lanatum var. integrifolium, for example, is more suitable for alpine elevations where it gets stunted. Oregon Sunshine - 4" Band
$4.00
Eriophyllum lanatum Perennial. Low growing ground cover. Bright yellow daisy-like flowers on single stalks grow in late spring to summer. Silver gray foliage. Reseeds easily. Prefers well-drained soil. 2-24 inches tall. Full sun and dry soil. Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators. Drought-tolerant, sun, food source for native butterfly caterpillars and native wildlife; food source, nectar source for butterflies Habit: Oregon sunshine, also known as common woolly sunflower is a perennial herb in the aster family. It grows extensive, large masses of golden yellow flowers contrasting with a low-growing whitish-woolly foliage. The plant’s several stems are 4 to 24 inches tall, bearing leaves up to 3 inches long. Leaves can be alternate or opposite, and also vary in shape from entire and linear to occasionally pinnately lobed. In late spring, stems put out long leafless pedicels topped with blossoms made up of 8-13 broad ray corollas. Rays are marked with distinctive veins or grooves. Disks are arranged in a raised circle in the center of the flower. Ecology: this species thrives in a variety of habitats, such as sagebrush-steppe, open forests and rocky slopes from low elevations to summits up to 13,000 feet. Its range extends from southern British Columbia to southern California, and from the west coast, east to Montana, Wyoming and Utah. Growing Conditions: Full sun to light shade, in well-drained to dry, sandy or rocky soils. It is quite drought-tolerant once established, and should not be watered often, unless soil drains really well. Multiple varieties of Eriophyllum lanatum with different height, leaf shape and number of ray flowers have adapted to the diverse ecosystems they have inhabited over time. Eriophyllum lanatum var. integrifolium, for example, is more suitable for alpine elevations where it gets stunted. Pacific Aster - 4" Band
$4.00
Aster chilensis Adaptable, fast-growing evergreen perennial with daisy-like flowers. Blooms from June to October with violet rays surrounding a yellow center. Tolerant of a wide range of soils from moist to try and from heavy clay to sand. A good source of pollen and nectar. John Rusk from Berkeley, CA, United States of America - J20160926-0030—Symphyotrichum chilense—RPBG—DxO Purple Coneflower - Tall Band Pot
$4.00
Echinacea purpurea A popular perennial with smooth, 2-5 ft. stems and long-lasting, lavender flowers. Rough, scattered leaves that become small toward the top of the stem. Flowers occur singly atop the stems and have domed, purplish-brown, spiny centers and drooping, lavender rays. An attractive perennial with purple (rarely white), drooping rays surrounding a spiny, brownish central disk. The genus name is from the Greek echinos, meaning "hedgehog," an allusion to the spiny, brownish central disk. The flowers of Echinacea species are used to make an extremely popular herbal tea, purported to help strengthen the immune system; an extract is also available in tablet or liquid form in pharmacies and health food stores. Often cultivated, Purple Coneflower is a showy, easily grown garden plant. Purple Great Camas
$4.00
Camassia leichtlinii var. suk Habit: grows from a solitary starchy bulb, with numerous basal, grass-like leaves forming a 2 ft (60cm) tall clump of foliage. Spikes of 5 to 20 blue to violet, star-shaped flowers, consisting of 6 yellow stamens and 6 tepals of similar size and shape, rise above the foliage. The withering tepals twist together around developing papery capsules. Blooms from May to July. Ecology: found usually in wetlands but also in moist meadows, hillsides and roadsides, from British Columbia to the Sierra Nevada at elevations of 2000-8000 ft (610-2438m).
Growing Conditions: full sun to partial shade in humus rich, moist to wet well-drained soil in the winter and spring, and dry soil in the summer. Great camas is seen in the wild as large fields of blue in the spring. Photo Credit: Kathy Pendergrass Scarlet Monkeyflower - 3.5"
$3.75
Mimulus cardinalis Habit: low growing perennial with light yellow green stems spreading from rhizomes and self-seeding. The light green downy leaves are oblong with toothed margins, the upper most leaves clasp together. The tubular flowers are an eye catching reddish orange with 4 lobes around the mouth and stigma and stamen protruding. Cardinal monkeyflower blooms in the spring persisting into September. Ecology: Mimulus cardinalis’ range swoops through the west from Washington to New Mexico, preferring to grow in wet areas such as water’s edge and moist rock faces, under elevations of 7800 ft (2400 m). Growing Conditions: sun to full shade and moist soil. Cardinal monkeyflower is cold hardy and can tolerate seasonal flooding. Attracts hummingbirds to the garden Red Columbine - #1
$6.00
Aquilegia formosa Perennial. Showy red orange flowers late spring to summer. Self seeds. Ideal for rain gardens. 3 feet tall. Full to partial sun, moist to wet soil. Attracts humming birds and pollinating insects. Habit: upright tap rooted plant with several spreading stems. The blue-green leaves are mainly basal and lobed. Leaves are divided into multiples of three leaflets, with each leaflet also subdivided into 3 smaller lobed leaflets that overlap one another. Several nodding flowers, of deep red-orange and yellow, bloom from April to August on a mostly leafless stem. Ecology: red columbine can be found in many kinds of habitats including moist meadows, streambanks, oak woodland, mixed-evergreen or coniferous forest; from the lowlands to timberline. Growing Conditions: full sun or filtered shade with fertile, moist, well-drained soil, very low salt tolerance. Aquilegia comes from the Latin word aquil, meaning eagle, referring to the shape of the petals. The red columbine is a good nectar source for hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. Other birds such as finches and sparrows eat the seeds. The flowers are edible, with sweet nectar spurs that rise above the flower, however the seeds can be fatal if eaten. Always seek advice from a professional before consuming or using a plant medicinally. Scarlet Paintbrush - 4" Band
$4.00
Castilleja miniata Habit: sprouting from a woody base, few to several erect, slender stems staying stout at higher elevations and taller at lower elevations. The entire plant can be covered in hairs or smooth. Green to dark purple leaves are lance shaped (narrow with sharp tips) alternate and coated in thin hairs. Inflorescence is arranged terminally producing a glowing reddish-orange leaf bract. Individual flowers are tubular with red sepals and green petals and almost entirely enfolded in a long, tubular, greenish calyx. Blooms May-Sept. Ecology: found commonly in moist, wetland habitats in the Western United States and Canada, from lower to sub-alpine elevations of 4900-11,500 ft (1493-3505 m) also found in open meadows, grassy slopes, and moist rocky ridges. Growing Conditions: full sun to partial shade, in moist to dry soil, versatile plant. Red bracts attract hummingbirds. Paintbrush roots are parasitic, haustoria roots, attaching to a nearby host plant taking nutrients and water from the host. They do not completely deplete the nutrients from the host plant, plant near grass or another perennial. Showy Fleabane - 4" Band
$4.00
Erigeron speciosus Habit: Erigeron speciosus is a native perennial, 6 to 30 inches tall with a leafy, bunchy stem base and numerous charming blue-violet flowers. Its lowermost spatulate leaves grow up to 6 inches long and are attached to the stems with petioles (short stalks). The upper leaves are shorter, lance or spoon-shaped and lack petioles. Each flowering shoot bears up to a dozen flower heads composed of yellow disk florets and blue or violet narrow ray corollas. White rays can also occur, yet very rarely. Flowers bloom form early to late summer. It is worth noting that except for a fringe on the edges of leaves, both the surface of the leaves and the plant’s leaf steams are usually hairless. This characteristic helps to tell showy daisy apart from other similar species. Ecology: scattered throughout Western North America, Erigeron speciosus commonly inhabits low to mid elevations in open woodlands, thickets and forest clearings. It ranges from British Columbia, to Northwestern Oregon, east as far as South Dakota and south to Arizona and New Mexico. This species is not native to California, but was inadvertently introduced there. Growing conditions: showy daisy enjoys full sun to partial shade, in moist to dry soils, and it is relatively easy to care for. It is a lovely addition to a sunny wildflower meadow or butterfly garden. Several ornamental cultivars have been derived from this attractive plant, creating even more colors and choices for the very popular daisy flower bouquet. Showy Milkweed - 4" Band
$4.00
Asclepias speciosa Perennial. Has fragrant pink flower clusters in summer. It is also a host plant for the monarch butterfly and has large seed pods. Prefers well drained soil. Grows to 3 feet tall. Full Sun, dry to moist soil. Attracts hummingbirds, beneficial insects and pollinators. Best to start out in a pot until roots develop, then transfer to soil. Habit: Asclepias speciosa is a low-growing herbaceous perennial spread by rhizomes. The whole plant is grayish and pubescent, except for a few specimen that sometimes are free from hair. From late May to July, during bloom, showy milkweed is easily recognized by the striking beauty of its large pink to reddish purple inflorescence. The flowers are densely woolly and arranged in an intricate umbel structure, each one composed of 15 to 25 blossoms. Individual blossoms bear 5 petals each and are sharply bent backwards. The stems, which shoot up to about 3 feet high, are hollow and ooze with milky juice, as happens with other milkweeds. The long (up to 6 inches) felty leaves occur in opposite pairs, and vary in shape from ovate to oblong to cordate (heart-shaped). After flowering is completed, hairy pods filled with brown, flat seeds are produced. Ecology: widely scattered at low elevations and dry climates, Asclepias speciosa is more common east of the Cascades. Its also present in low to mid elevations, up to 6500 feet, of other suitable regions ranging from California to British Columbia and east to the Mississippi Valley. Growing Conditions: showy milkweed favors loamy to sandy, moist soils and can be generally found in open areas along streams and ditches nearside roadways. It thrives in full sun or very light shade. Blossoms are visited by multiple insects, including the western monarch butterfly. Asclepias speciosa has a relatively long bloom period, 2 to 3 months, making it a reliable source of nectar for monarchs. The plant’s large, thick leaves are also great to sustain the butterfly’s offspring. The intricate shape of the flowers is designed to attract insects and then hold their feet so that they can be soaked in a good amount of pollen. The milky juice of Asclepias contain poisonous resinoids and glycosides that, when ingested by the insects, help them to repel hungry predators such as birds and small mammals. Named after the Greek god of healing, Asklepios, milkweed has been used medicinally by native people from the Americas. The Secwepemc used the sap to treat warts and Nlaka’pmx used it as a facial cream. Streambank Arnica - 4" Band
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arnica amplexicaulis Habit: single upright stem grows from a small rhizome. Stems are hairy and unbranched, except near the top where flowers appear. The stems are lined with 5 to 10 pairs of green oval-shaped, toothed leaves, 1 ½ – 4 in. (4-10 cm) long. Smaller lower leaves often drop before flowering. It produces several daisy like flowering heads that are pale yellow with 8-14 petals that are toothed at tips. Clasping arnica blooms from early to late summer. The one-seeded fruit is dry, cylindrical and covered with feathery hairs. It has a slow vegetative spread. Ecology: prefers moist forest, glades, and mountain streambanks at low to middle elevations. Growing Conditions: full sun to partial shade, in moist to wet soils. It has a low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions. Plant in a bog garden, wet wildflower meadow or butterfly garden. Sword Fern - 3.5"
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Polystichum munitum Habit: evergreen fern sprouting in a tight clump from large woody underground rhizomes. Upright, dark green compund leaves are divided once pinnately with serrated edges and bristly tips. Two rows of reproductive sori (cluster structures producing and containing spores) are found on the underside of fertile fronds and produce light yellow spores. Ecology: found on wooded shady slopes in moist coniferous forests at low to mid elevations up to 5250 ft (1600 m). Growing Conditions: partial to full shade, in moist, humus rich soil. Western sword fern is cultivated as an ornamental plant and is well suited to a variety of garden situations. Plants are healthier if only the dead fronds are trimmed off. Sword Fern - 4" Band
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Polystichum munitum Habit: evergreen fern sprouting in a tight clump from large woody underground rhizomes. Upright, dark green compund leaves are divided once pinnately with serrated edges and bristly tips. Two rows of reproductive sori (cluster structures producing and containing spores) are found on the underside of fertile fronds and produce light yellow spores. Ecology: found on wooded shady slopes in moist coniferous forests at low to mid elevations up to 5250 ft (1600 m). Growing Conditions: partial to full shade, in moist, humus rich soil. Western sword fern is cultivated as an ornamental plant and is well suited to a variety of garden situations. Plants are healthier if only the dead fronds are trimmed off. Yellow Columbine - 4" Band
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aquilegia flavescens Habit: one of the dearest wildflowers of Western North America, this taprooted perennial herb grows from a woody stem-base, reaching up to 30 inches tall. The foliage is green and dense, sometimes covered in fine hairs. Basal leaves are stalked and pinnately compound, while the few stem leaves are alternate and short-stalked. Each leaf is divided into 3 leaflets, which are divided again into 3 smaller, deeply lobed segments. The plant blooms early June setting out several pendulous flowers, which last all summer long. Flower clusters top erect stems, each one comprised of 5 cream colored petals with nectar spurs at the ends. The spurs are about one inch long and have hooked tips. The largest parts of the blossoms are the showy, yellow or sometimes pinkish sepals and the numerous stamens protruding from the core of the corolla. Fruits are erect, pod-like follicles covered with glands and fine hairs. Ecology: it typically grows in moist mountain meadows, open forests and rocky slopes at subalpine to alpine elevations. Native communities of yellow columbines are found in the Cascade Range, from southern British Columbia and Alberta to northwestern Oregon, and eastward to Montana, Utah and Colorado. Growing conditions: favors partial shade and moist, rocky soils. It requires a moderate amount of water. This species is an attractive option for a cool, shady garden and has been listed as the favorite native plant of residential gardeners in Montana. The scientific name “Aquilegia” derives from the Latin word “aquila”, meaning “eagle”. It refers to the nectar spurs, which were thought to resemble the talons of an eagle. Photo Credit: Walter Siegmund White Camas - tall Band Pot
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Camassia leichtlinii var. lei Habit: grows from a solitary starchy bulb, with numerous, basal, grass-like leaves forming a 2 ft (60cm) tall clump of foliage. A tall scape (leafless stem), rising above the leaves, holds 5 to 20 creamy white flowers with yellow stamens and 6 tepals of similar size and shape and all evenly spaced. The star-shaped flowers open sequentially from bottom to top. The withering tepals twist together around developing papery capsules. Blooms from May to July. Ecology: moist open areas, wet meadows, hillsides and roadsides, only found in few locations in southern Oregon at low to mid elevations. Growing Conditions: full sun to partial shade in fertile, acidic, humus soil. It prefers moist to wet well-drained soil in the winter and spring and fairly dry during summer dormancy. Wild Hyacinth - Tall Band Pot
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Dichelostemma congesta Habit: sprouting from a bulb, the leafless flower stalk is topped by a densely-flowered cluster. The light purplish-blue flower head is comprised of up to 20 small flowers and is pinched slightly just below the flower head. At the center of each flower is a deeply notched crown surrounding the stamen giving the name fork-toothed ookow. A few thin leaves arise from the bulb and have a distinct ridge running down the center, resembling that of a keel of a boat. It blooms between April and June and the fruits are oval capsules. Ecology: found near the Pacific coast in meadows, open woods, and grassy slopes from sea level to 6500 ft (2000 m). Growing Conditions: full sun to partial shade, prefers well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. Wild Blue Flax (Lewis Flax) - 4" Band
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Linum lewisii Habit: Linum lewisii is a widespread low-growing perennial. It forms a mound of densely clustered stems 8-24 inches long. The foliage mound stays closer to the ground, while lovely sky-blue, radial flowers climb higher, up to 3 feet above the foliage. Each flower has 5 delicate petals which are not fused. Shortly after blooming in late spring, petals fall off, revealing 5 persistent green sepals. Leaves are opposite, linear to lance-shaped and grow 1-2 inches long, dressing the length of the stems. Ecology: its habitats include dry grasslands, open ponderosa pine forests, roadsides and rocky ridges at mid to fairly-high elevations. It is found in Alaska and all over Canada. In the U.S., it is more commonly found from the east side of the Cascades all the way through the Great Plains. Growing conditions: sun, and moist to rather dry, sandy or rocky soils. It is an excellent addition for rocky gardens, sunny garden paths, or even a container. Plants last only a few years but will self-sow once established. The species “lewisii” was named after western explorer, Captain Meriwether Lewis. The genus name Linum means “thread, rope, linen or flax” and was originated from the Greek word “linon”. Peoples from Africa and Eurasia have cultivated plants of the genus Linum for about 4,000 years for the production of linen thread. Also, to this day, the species L. usitatissimum has been grown for production of flax seed. In north america, native people used Linum fibers to weave fabric, nets and baskets. Additionally, parts the plant were made into a solution to wash their hair and scalp. |
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