North American native perennial with white carrot-type flowers, common in low marshy ground and shallow water. Adds interest and wildlife value to ornamental ponds.

Solidago canadensis

North American native perennial with showy yellow flower spikes that attract butterflies. Common in moist to dry areas. Wide tolerance of soil conditions and rhizomatous roots make this a good choice for erosion control.

Western native wildflower, found in moist to dry meadows and open areas. Yellow flowers attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Northwest native perennial with yellow flowers reaching 2 feet tall. Found in sunny, moist to dry habitats at low to mid elevations.

Native rhizomatous perennial for wet ground with up to three feet of standing water. Provides excellent habitat for wildlife and also takes up pollutants readily in bioswales and water quality detention ponds.

Native deciduous shrub grows to 6-12′ tall with showy pink flowers. Prefers wet habitats, spreading vigorously by rhizomes. Competes favorably with reed canary grass. Tolerates salt spray in shoreline plantings.

Northwest native rhizomatous perennial 2-3’ tall, with pink flowers in mid-summer that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Common in moist clearings. Containerize for ornamental ponds.

Western native perennial 2-3’ tall, with beautiful pink flowers in mid-summer that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Common deciduous shrub to 4-7 feet tall with persistent white fruit, which is an important winter food source. Spreading by rhizomes, this shrub provides excellent erosion control and is tolerant of a wide range of conditions from wet to dry, full sun to mostly shady. Tolerates salt spray in shoreline plantings.

Native perennial wildflower with blue-purple flowers, attracts butterflies, prefers moist conditions. Adds color and wildlife value to ornamental ponds.

West coast native aster of moist habitats, especially estuaries.  3-4’ tall branching stems and many purple flowers attract butterflies. Tolerates salt spray in shoreline plantings.

Northwest native rhizomatous perennial with small white flowers. Prefers partial shade, commonly found in moist woods and along streambanks.

Northwest native with delicate columbine-like foliage that flutters in the lightest breeze.  Female flowers composed of numerous maroon filaments.

Common Northwest woodland perennial, with delicate white flowers in spring.

Northwest native rhizomatous perennial to 2’ tall, with small pinkish brown flowers. Found in moist shady habitats.

Rhizomatous perennial with fleshy, grass-like leaves. Common in tidal marshes and mudflats along the Pacific Coast.

Western native bulb with lovely white flowers. Prefers spring-wet summer-dry conditions.

Widespread native perennial with long, flat leaves, persistent seed spike to 6’ tall, found in all types of shallow water habitats. Provides good cover and food for wildlife, but does tend to take over. Also used for water quality treatment.