Northwest native conifer with glossy, deep-green needles. The most common true fir of the lowlands, grand fir provides important cover, nesting sites, and seeds for birds, squirrels, and other wildlife. Maximum height 200-250′.

Large deciduous native shrub, to 35′. Prefers dryish sites, sun or shade. Leaves are wine-red in fall. Has excellent soil binding, erosion control capabilities.

Grand deciduous shade tree to 100′ for large open spaces.  Rapid growth quickly provides shade and large woody debris for streambanks. Flowers are an early nectar source. Bright yellow fall color. Has excellent soil binding, erosion control capabilities.

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.

Native perennial herb with white flower clusters and red poisonous berries. A common wildflower in moist partially shaded sites.

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′.

Small wild onion with nodding umbels of pink flowerets.

Native shrub from 6-20 feet tall on moist to dry well drained sites. Showy white flowers, edible fruit. An important shrub for wildlife habitat. Tolerates salt spray in shoreline plantings. Has excellent soil binding, erosion control capabilities.

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.

North American native rhizomatous perennial with small pinkish bell-shaped flowers. Found in partially shaded sites.

Native rhizomatous perennial with wonderfully aromatic silver-green foliage reaching 3’ tall. Retains scent when dried. A common plant east of the Cascades in sunny, well-drained sites.

Northwest native perennial with clustered stems to 4′ and leaves green above and cottony white below.  Pleasing sage scent when brushed. Common near the coast on bluffs and on rocky, gravelly, or sandy beaches.

This wormwood heralding from the rocky slopes and river bars sports grey frosted foliage and a pleasant scent.

North American native perennial with showy plumes of white flowers. Flowers in sun or shade, prefers moist sites.

Northwest native groundcover in moist shady areas redolent of edible ginger. Curious maroon flowers hide under foliage.

Northwest native rhizomatous sedge found on sandy seashores. Flowering heads large, 2-3″ on 6-18″ plant.

Western native tufted sedge with slowly-expanding rhizomes. Found in sunny dry meadows and open forests.

Native groundcover which carpets the ground with white flowers in the spring. Drought tolerant, prefers sun or partial shade.