Ribes divaricatum (Coastal Black Gooseberry)

Native perennial shrub with arching spiny stems grows 3 to 9 feet tall. Prefers part shade to shade and grows in wet areas and forest edges, also does well under oaks. Is drought tolerant once established, but some water in summer will keep plants greener. In spring there are many tiny reddish and white flowers dangle beneath the branches and they are popular with hummingbirds. Shiny black berries follow the flowers and are enjoyed by many birds.

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Ribes sanguineum (Red Flowering Current)

Pacific Northwest native deciduous shrub grows 6 to 12 feet tall by 6 to 12 feet wide. Prefers full sun to partial shade. Intricate bright pink, red or white flowers hang in clusters late winter through spring and are followed by dark purple oval berries that are edible but taste terrible. Dark green leaves are lobed and very textured. Hummingbirds, butterflies and bees LOVE the blooms.

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Rosa nutkana (Nootka Rose)

Fast growing deciduous shrub, grows 5 to 7 feet. Prefers full sun to part shade and moist soil, but is adaptable to dry areas as well. Fragrant single pink flowers are followed by large orange-red rose hips, which are high in vitamin C and can be made into jam, tea, and also used as flavoring. The fruits are an important food source for wildlife, many browsers eat the leaves and twigs, and rose thickets provide excellent nesting and escape habitat for songbirds. Will spread by suckers.

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Rosa pisocarpa (Clustered Rose)

Deciduous thicket forming shrub that grows to 6 feet. Grows in sun or shade. Pink flowers grow in clusters at the top of the plant and are followed by oblong shaped hips that turn from green to a purplish orange red. Great wildlife habitat plant.

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Rosa rugosa (Rosa Rugosa)

Fast growing deciduous shrub grows 4 to 6 feet tall and wide. Prefers full sun to part shade. Has glossy deep green foliage and single or clustered white or pink 2.5 to 3.5 inch fragrant flowers that bloom June to August. Red rose hips mature in August, are high in vitamin C and can be used to make jam and jelly. Plant is salt tolerant and works well in seaside plantings.

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Rubus leucodermis (Blackcap Raspberry)

A deciduous shrub, native to western North America, grows 3 to 7 feet tall and does not spread by underground rhizomes. Prefers part shade. The crown is perennial, and the canes are biennial (growing vegetatively one year, flowering and fruiting the second and then dying). Small, white to pink flowers, in clusters near tops of branches bloom late spring. Edible fruit is red to reddish-purple at first, turning dark purple to nearly black when ripe

Rubus parviflorus (Thimbleberry)

Deciduous native under-story shrub grows 2 to 9 feet tall and is usually found in moist shady sites. Can grow in sunny dry sites, but doesn't do well in sandy or gravelly soil. Large maple-like leaves feel like felt and clusters of flowers with white, crinkled petals bloom in spring on second-year canes. Berries that are edible and sweet, but seedy, follow the flowers and can be used in winemaking and homemade jellies. A great shrub for wildlife, thimbleberry thickets provide cover and food for birds and mammals.

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Rubus spectabilis (Salmonberry)

Thicket forming shrub growing to 6 feet tall by 6 feet wide. Prefers full sun to part shade and moist, wet soil. Bright purple-pink single flowers bloom in spring and are an important early nectar source for hummingbirds. Salmon colored berries, enjoyed by people and birds, follow the blooms.

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Rudbeckia occidentalis (Western Coneflower)

Does best in rich, moist well-drained soil. Grows 4 to 6 feet tall by 1 to 2 feet wide. Prefers full sun to light partial shade. Unusual blooms are a beautiful tall black cone head, no petals to be seen, just green sepals at the cone's base in mid to late summer. Bees and butterflies flock to the flowers when they are in bloom, and birds, especially finches, love the seeds.

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Sambucus racemosa (Red Elderberry)

Deciduous tree/shrub grows 6 to 20 feet tall. Naturally it has an open, leggy habit, but annual pruning will keep it bushier. Prefers bright, partial or dappled shade but will take full sun. Pyramidal clusters of small white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by clusters of bright red berries that are loved by birds. This is a great tree for creating wildlife habitat in a garden.

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Salix purpurea 'Nana' (Dwarf Arctic Blue Willow)

Deciduous shrub growing 6 to 8 feet tall. Prefers full sun-part shade. Delicate branches sway beautifully in the breeze. New growth is bright maroon. Tiny leaves are bright yellow in autumn, and colorful stems provide winter interest. Thrives in poor soil and is moderately drought tolerant.

Scutellaria lateriflora (American Skullcap)

Native North American perennial herb, found from New York to West Virginia and southward to South Carolina, Alabama and Missouri. Likes a sunny spot, but can handle part shade. Spreads by rhizomes and grows 1 to 2 feet tall. Small purple tube shaped flowers bloom all summer. A powerful medicinal herb, very effective for insomnia and nervousness, it has a bitter taste and is best used as a tincture rather than a tea.

Sidalcea campestris (Meadow Sidalcea)

Herbaceous perennial that grows to 3 feet tall by 8 to 12 inches wide. Perfect for naturalizing in moist landscapes and borders. Prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade in warmer climates. Has attractively divided foliage and tall spikes of fragrant white to pink hollyhock-like flowers that bloom May to July. This plant is also referred to as Meadow Checker Mallow.

Sidalcea cusickii (Cusick's Checkermallow)

Hollyhock-like perennial grows to 5 feet tall and prefers full sun to partial shade. Strong stems support branching spikes of densely flowered rose-pink blooms from May to July. Flowers are very attractive to butterflies. Native to wetlands of the Willamette Valley, will need some extra water in the summer or to be planted in a wet location. Considered to be rare or threatened, it is rarely found outside of Oregon.

Sidalcea hendersonii (Henderson's Checkermallow)

Rare and endangered perennial native to coastal meadows & marshes of British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. Prefers full sun and moist rich soil. Mounds of rich green scalloped leaves stay at ground level all season; while 1 to 5 foot upright spikes are topped by clusters of showy 1 inch holly-hock-like blooms in mid summer. Great for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.

Sisyrinchium californicum (Yellow-Eyed Grass)

This grass-like perennial is in the Iris family. Clumps of grass-like foliage sprout six petaled bright yellow flowers. They bloom throughout the entire summer, opening wide in the morning but closing during hot afternoon sun. Prefers moisture in the early spring and cannot survive drought conditions.

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Sisyrinchium idahoense (Blue-Eyed Grass)

Clump forming semi-evergreen perennial prefers full sun and moist soil. Grows 5 to 12 inches tall by 9 to 12 inches wide. Leaves are narrow and linear. Has star-shaped, violet-blue flowers with yellow throats at the tips of the leaves. Blooms late spring to early summer.

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Solidago canadensis (Goldenrod)

Drought-tolerant quickly spreading perennial with creeping habit grows 2 to 5 feet tall by 3 or more feet wide. Prefers full to part sun and dryish to moist, well-drained soil (drier soil and little to no fertilizer will help keep it from growing too rampant). In late Summer to early Fall, plume-like sprays of bright golden yellow flowers attract bees and are a nectar source for many butterflies. Contrary to popular belief, goldenrods do not cause hay fever.

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Spiraea douglasii (Douglas Spirea)

Native shrub grows 3 to 4 feet tall. Commonly found in moist sunny areas. It is capable of withstanding drought once established, but grows very densely in boggy areas. Tall spikes of clustered tiny pink flowers grow on the ends of the branches and attract butterflies, bees and other insects.

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Stachys byzantina (Lamb's Ears)

Drought tolerant perennial spreads by creeping, underground roots. Velvety silver-green foliage stays low to the ground, but spikes of light purple flowers reach 12 inches to 18 inches in height by mid-summer. Prefers full sun.

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Symphoricarpos albus (Common Snowberry)

Deciduous shrub grows 2 to 5 feet tall, gradually forming a thicket 4 to 6 feet wide. Grows in full sun to part shade. Small, pinkish-white, bell- shaped flowers bloom June to July and are followed by large snow white berries that persist into winter. Songbirds, game birds, small mammals and browsers use this plant for food, cover, and nesting sites.

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Tellima grandiflora (Golden Fringecup)

Western native rosette forming perennial found growing in moist forests, along stream banks and in meadows. Grows 32 inches tall by 12 inches wide. Racemes of fragrant, greenish-white fringed cups, that fade to pink and sometimes red as the flower ages, bloom above heart shaped, scalloped, hairy green leaves in April to May. Prefers part sun-shade and moist, rich soil.

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Thalictrum polycarpum (Tall Western Meadow Rue)

Herbaceous perennial that grows 1 to 3 feet tall with attractive, graceful, fern-like foliage; similar to it's Columbine cousin. The flowers, unusual delicate one-half inch soft pink/yellow lanterns, tassels, or silky threads, bloom April to June. Prefers shady, moist spots. Usually found growing near streams and in moist forests. Plant usually goes dormant in summer during dry periods.

Vaccinium ovatum (Evergreen Huckleberry)

Native shrub that can be grown in full sun or shade. Grows 2 to 3 feet tall in full sun and can grow to 12 feet tall in the shade. Great for a natural or trimmed hedge, hedgerow, or in a thicket as wildlife habitat. Even grows well in a container. Small, evergreen foliage looks good year round. Little urn-shaped white-blush pink flowers bloom March to May and attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. Glossy, blackish-purple berries follow and are enjoyed by people and wildlife.

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Vancouveria hexandra (Inside-Out Flower)

Native groundcover forms a low mound of light green fine textured evergreen foliage. Sprays of inside- out white flowers bloom April to June. Prefers partial shade and has a slow creeping habit. Seems clumping at first, but will slowly spread to form a small patch.

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Wyethia angustifolia (Narrow Leaved Mules Ears)

Showy perennial grows 1 foot tall with clumps of 1 to 2 foot long bright green, narrow leaves. Large 3-inch sunflower-like flowers bloom spring to summer. Best grown in full sun. Thick, creeping, aromatic rhizomes increase the size of the plant each year.

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Yucca filamentosa (Adam's Needle Yucca)

Evergreen and drought tolerant. Sword-like foliage is decorated with long curly threads or "filaments" that peel back as the leaf grows. Tall spikes with showy, creamy-white flowers bloom late spring- mid summer and attract hummingbirds. Prefers full sun, but will tolerate some light shade. Excellent in rock gardens and as an accent among other perennials, will even grow in containers.

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