Prostrate, fleshy, mat-forming perennial with bright yellow flowers in round-topped clusters. Commonly found on west coast beaches. Abronia latifolia Coastal Sand Verbena
North American native perennial herb, to 2-4′ tall. Soft fern-like foliage; white or pink flower clusters attract butterflies. Rhizomatous and drought-tolerant nature make for effective as well as attractive erosion control. Achillea millefolium Common Yarrow
Native perennial herb with white flower clusters and red poisonous berries. A common wildflower in moist partially shaded sites. Actaea rubra Red Baneberry
Native perennial redolent of licorice complete with its sweetish flavor, purple flowers attract butterflies. Found in vernally wet areas east of the Cascades. Agastache occidentalis Western Giant Hyssop
A Western North American native perennial, this hardy member of the mint family sports spikes of lavender flowers, is attractive to butterflies, grows to 5′. Agastache urticifolia Nettleleaf Giant Hyssop
North American native perennial with typical onion scent and pink pom-pom flower heads. Allium schoenoprasum Wild Chives
North American native perennial with attractive white flower clusters, woolly gray-green foliage. Rhizomatous and drought-tolerant nature make for effective erosion control, also a good butterfly plant. Anaphalis margaritacea Western Pearly Everlasting
Northwest native rhizomatous wildflower. Cream colored cup shaped flowers attractive in alpine meadows. Grows well in lowlands. Anemone multifida Pacific Anemone
Western North American native perennial, 3-4’ tall, with white flower clusters. Adds interest and wildlife value to ornamental ponds. Prefers moist to wet sites. Angelica arguta Sharptooth Angelica , Lyall’s Angelica
Stout perennial of salt-water shorelines, reaching 5′ with large divided leaves and showy carrot-like flowers. Found in moist areas along the Pacific Coast and sporadically in New England. Angelica lucida Sea Watch, Seacoast Angelica
Native mat-forming perennial with white-woolly leaves and white (pink tinged) flower clusters on 6-12” stems. Does well in dry sites with full sun to partial shade. Antennaria microphylla Rosy Pussy-toes, Littleleaf Pussy-toes
North American native rhizomatous perennial with small pinkish bell-shaped flowers. Found in partially shaded sites. Apocynum androsaemifolium Bitter Dogbane, Spreading Dogbane
Native rhizomatous perennial with small greenish-white flowers. Found in moist, partially shaded sites, this species is a traditional source of rope fiber. Apocynum cannabinum Hemp Dogbane, Indianhemp
Long blooming long spurred yellow columbine native to the Southwest. Attractive to hummingbirds. Aquilegia chrysantha Golden Columbine
Native perennial with showy blue and white flowers. Found in moist, open to partially shaded sites. Aquilegia coerulea Rocky Mountain Columbine, Colorado Blue Columbine
North American native perennial to 2’ tall, with showy pale yellow flowers. Found in moist, open to partially shaded sites east of the Cascades. Aquilegia flavescens Yellow Columbine
Western North American native perennial to 3’ tall, with showy reddish-orange and yellow flowers. Found in moist, sunny to partially shaded sites. Aquilegia formosa Western Columbine, Red Columbine
