{"title":"Busy Bees","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating a Native Bee Sanctuary in Your Spokane Landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhen most people think of bees, honeybees come to mind — but the Spokane region is home to an extraordinary community of native bees that are often more effective pollinators and far more fascinating than their famous cousin. With over 200 native bee species found across eastern Washington and northern Idaho, our Inland Northwest landscapes support everything from chunky bumblebees and metallic green sweat bees to tiny masked bees and the striking blue orchard mason bee. These native species are remarkably efficient pollinators — a single mason bee, for example, can do the work of dozens of honeybees in an apple orchard. Attracting this diversity starts with planting a rich variety of flowering natives suited to Spokane's dry, four-season climate. Native sunflowers, buckwheats, phacelia, and gumweed are all outstanding choices that bloom across the season and provide the specific pollen and nectar profiles that native bees have evolved to seek out. Unlike honeybees, many native species are highly specialized, visiting only a narrow range of plants — so the greater the variety of natives you grow, the broader the community of bees you'll welcome into your yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eProviding nesting habitat is just as important as planting flowers, and it's where most Spokane gardeners have the greatest opportunity to make a real difference. Unlike honeybees, native bees don't live in hives — the vast majority are solitary, with each female independently building and provisioning her own nest. Roughly seventy percent of our native bee species nest in the ground, preferring sunny, sparsely vegetated patches of bare or loosely packed soil — the kind of open, well-drained ground that Spokane's natural shrub-steppe landscape provides in abundance. Leaving a south-facing slope undisturbed, keeping a small patch of bare garden soil, or pulling back mulch in a sunny corner can open up critical nesting real estate for dozens of ground-nesting species. The remaining native bees nest above ground in hollow plant stems, pithy twigs, or pre-existing wood cavities. Leaving ornamental grasses and perennial stems standing through winter, allowing a few dead branches to remain on shrubs, and setting out a simple bee house packed with paper tubes, check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bobsbeehouses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Native Bee House\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBob's Bee houses\u003c\/a\u003e, or drilled wooden blocks can dramatically increase nesting opportunities for cavity-nesting species like mason bees and leafcutter bees — both of which are common and wonderfully industrious residents of Spokane yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMaking your Spokane landscape a lasting native bee sanctuary comes down to three commitments: diversify your plants, minimize disturbance, and eliminate pesticides. A yard that trades thirsty turf for a low-water native meadow of bunchgrasses, wildflowers, and flowering shrubs not only conserves water in our semi-arid climate but creates the layered, textured habitat that native bees depend on for both foraging and nesting. Committing to a pesticide-free approach is non-negotiable — even products considered low-risk can be lethal to small native bee species and devastating to developing larvae sealed inside nest cells. Equally valuable is adjusting your seasonal cleanup habits — waiting until late spring to cut back stems, rake leaves, or disturb garden beds gives overwintering bees the time they need to complete their development and emerge safely. Our region's abundant sunshine, naturally open landscapes, and rich native plant heritage give Spokane gardeners a genuine head start in supporting native bees. With a few thoughtful choices, your yard can become a cornerstone of a healthier, more connected landscape for the remarkable wild bees that have called the Inland Northwest home.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chokecherry-2-gal-pot","title":"Chokecherry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eChokecherry\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrunus virginiana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 15’ x 30’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerries: purple\/red cherries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: somewhat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: Provides food to birds, Host to silkmoth and butterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChokecherry is a large multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small understory tree and is among the most widespread woody plants in North America.  It occurs in remarkably diverse habitats from streambanks and moist mountain canyons to dry hillside thickets, canyon slopes, forest edges, clearings, and roadsides, from sea level to subalpine elevations. The plant forms thickets through vigorous suckering from spreading underground rhizomes, creating dense colonies 15-30 feet tall (occasionally taller) with irregular rounded to oval crowns spreading 10-20 feet. Young bark is smooth and gray or reddish with distinctive horizontal lenticels (pores), while mature bark becomes darker and furrowed. The glossy simple leaves are 3-4 inches long with finely serrated margins, turning yellow to orange-red in fall. From April to July (depending on latitude and elevation), the shrub produces spectacular showy elongated flower clusters 3-6 inches long of fragrant five-petaled white flowers with a distinctive almond-like scent, attracting early-season pollinators including bees, flies, and butterflies. The flowers are somewhat self-fertile but fruit production increases significantly when multiple shrubs are present. By August-September the flowers mature into abundant pea-sized dark red drupes that ripen to dark purple-black, providing critical late-summer food when many other fruits have been depleted. The fruits are notably astringent when raw or immature—causing the characteristic puckering \"choking\" sensation that gives the plant its common name—but become sweeter after cooking or frost.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKEYSTONE SPECIES - Prunus hosts 381-419 butterfly and moth species including specialists. Primary larval host for Coral Hairstreak butterfly, Large Lace-Border moth (twig-mimic caterpillar), Red-Spotted Purple, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Canadian Tiger Swallowtail, Striped Hairstreak butterflies. Hosts 10 species of giant silk moths including Cecropia, Polyphemus, Imperial, Io, and Columbia Silkmoth. Host plant for specialist native bee Andrena fenningeri. Fruits consumed by 30+ bird species—critical late-summer food source (July-September) when other fruits depleted: American Robin, Cedar Waxwing, thrushes, grosbeaks, jays, woodpeckers, chickadees, bluebirds, Wild Turkey, Mourning Dove, grouse, waterfowl. Extensively browsed by mammals: moose, elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, mountain sheep, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, black bears, grizzly bears, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, opossums, skunks, squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits. Dense thicket-forming habit provides exceptional thermal cover, nesting sites, and protective shelter for birds and small mammals—ideal for shelterbelts and windbreaks. Moderately to highly palatable browse for wildlife and livestock (though toxic to ruminants when wilted\/frosted—see caution below). Provides watershed protection, erosion control, and species diversity in riparian and upland habitats. Supports beneficial pest-eating insects. Early almond-scented flowers provide critical nectar and pollen for emerging spring pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChokecherry holds PROFOUND cultural and nutritional significance among Indigenous peoples—for many tribes of the Northern Rockies, Northern Plains, and boreal forest regions of Canada and the United States, chokecherries are THE MOST IMPORTANT FRUIT in traditional diets. The fruit was consumed fresh (after frost when sweeter), dried for winter storage, cooked into jellies\/jams\/syrups\/sauces, fermented into wines, processed into juice, and made into fruit leather. Most significantly, whole cherries (including pulp, skin, and pits) were pulverized in mortars into a paste, shaped into patties or balls (approximately 6 inches diameter, ¾ inch thick), and sun-dried for winter use—this preparation was essential to PEMMICAN, the staple traditional food combining dried berries with dried meat and animal fat. The antioxidant polyphenols in chokecherries helped preserve meat and prevent fat from becoming rancid. Plains Indians consumed chokecherries in pemmican and in wasna (mixture of dried berries and meat). Tribes including Cheyenne, Yankton, Blackfeet, Lakota Sioux, Omaha, Pawnee, and Ponca prepared fruit for ceremonial foods. Blackfeet used juice as special drink honoring husbands or children; Lakota made tea from leaves for Sun Dance ceremonies; Blackfeet poked roasting meat with chokecherry sticks to add flavor. The species was introduced into American medicine in 1787 and appeared in U.S. Pharmacopoeia from 1820 to 1970, still listed as pharmaceutical flavor agent. Medicinal uses were extensive and pan-tribal: bark and roots made into sedatives, blood-fortifying tonics, appetite stimulants, astringent remedies, expectorants, and antispasmodics. Bark infusions treated coughs, tuberculosis, pneumonia, whooping cough, malaria, colds, fevers, pleurisy, sore throats, stomachaches, diarrhea, dysentery, intestinal worms, debility, hectic fever, irritative dyspepsia, and nervous system irritability. Root bark concoctions warded off colds and stomach maladies. Bark resin treated sore eyes. Cheyenne pulverized immature berries for diarrhea\/dysentery. Leaves and twigs steeped for teas treating colds and rheumatism. Bark applied as rinse on burns and open sores. Recent phytochemical research demonstrates chokecherries are rich in antioxidants, anthocyanins, phenolic acids, proanthocyanidins, and carotenoids with potential to reduce diabetic microvascular complications and strongly inhibit inflammation. Inner bark used in ceremonial kinnikinnick smoking mixtures (along with Red-osier Dogwood and alder). Wood used for bows, arrow shafts, tepee stakes, cooking utensils, digging sticks, hoops, prayer sticks, and baskets. Sap made into glue. Sap mixed with colored clays for paint. Great Basin peoples made red dye from fruit and red-brown dye from inner bark. Modern uses include jams, jellies, syrups, wines, spirits, and cough syrups. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChokecherry is outstanding for wildlife gardens, pollinator gardens, naturalized areas, windbreaks (excellent for outer rows of multi-row plantings), shelterbelts, hedgerows, erosion control, streambank stabilization, riparian restoration, thicket plantings, and large-scale revegetation projects. The dense rhizomatous root mat provides exceptional erosion control on slopes, gullies, and disturbed sites. The vigorous suckering habit creates thickets that provide thermal cover and protective habitat—ideal for large wildlife corridors but potentially too aggressive for small formal gardens (manage spread by mowing suckers or mechanical removal). Remarkably adaptable and resilient under variable growing conditions: tolerates full sun to considerable shade (greater shade tolerance than other native cherries—can be included in woodland landscapes), grows in rich moist soils along streams or dry rocky hillsides, adapts to sandy\/loamy\/clay\/limestone-based soils, circumneutral to alkaline pH, moderate to high calcium carbonate. Tolerates drought once established (deep roots), heat, wind, cold (Zone 2—Arctic hardy), urban conditions, road salt, and seasonal flooding (though intolerant of prolonged flooding or poor drainage). NOT tolerant of soil compaction or air pollution. Moderate growth rate of 12-24 inches per year. Fragrant almond-scented spring flowers provide multi-season ornamental interest along with late-summer dark fruits and golden-yellow to orange fall color. Requires minimal maintenance once established. Plant with Rocky Mountain Maple, Saskatoon Serviceberry, Red-flowering Currant, Snowberry, native Roses, Oceanspray, Ninebark, Elderberry, Mockorange, native Willows, Red-osier Dogwood, Redstem Ceanothus, bunchgrasses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAUTION: Pits, leaves, and bark contain cyanogenic glycoside prunasin (produces hydrocyanic acid). Ripe FLESH is edible when cooked; pits must be removed or cooked thoroughly. Foliage is TOXIC to cattle, goats, sheep, horses, and other ruminant livestock, especially when wilted (after frost\/broken branches)—toxicity highest spring\/summer, leaves non-toxic by time fruits mature. Children have been poisoned by eating large quantities of whole berries with seeds. Birds are NOT affected by toxins. Plant responsibly away from livestock areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-68294462-7fff-49d8-ffe3-57fce2604f52\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2026-01-24_195838.png?v=1769313659\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":49965981663465,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Prunusvirginianaflowercluster.png?v=1761666735"},{"product_id":"amelanchier-alnifolia-serviceberry-roseaceae","title":"Serviceberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eServiceberry\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmelanchier alnifolia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 10’-20' tall x 10’ wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: white (March - April)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: Berries eaten by over 40 bird species including robins, waxwings, and thrushes; attracts butterflies and bees; browsed by deer and elk; hosts pale tiger swallowtail and western tiger swallowtail caterpillars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaskatoon Serviceberry is a versatile native shrub or small tree growing 8-20 feet tall, forming thickets through slow-spreading root suckers. It adapts to a wide range of habitats from rocky shorelines and stream banks to prairies and dry mountain slopes, thriving in full sun to shade. While it prefers well-drained, moderately moist soils, it tolerates various soil types and becomes quite drought-tolerant once established. The plant is relatively short-lived, typically living about 20 years, though some specimens survive to 85 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-season beauty produces clusters of fragrant, star-shaped white flowers in early spring before leaves emerge, creating a spectacular floral display. The oval to round leaves are dark green through summer, turning brilliant yellow and red in fall. By early summer, large bluish-purple berries ripen—sweet and juicy with a nutty flavor similar to blueberries. The smooth, silver-gray bark with vertical streaks adds winter interest, and light gray stems complete the year-round appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a keystone species, Saskatoon Serviceberry is crucial for local wildlife. The nutritious berries are consumed by over 40 bird species, squirrels, and bears. It serves as a larval host for the pale tiger swallowtail, two-tailed swallowtail, and western tiger swallowtail butterflies. Indigenous peoples have long harvested the berries fresh and dried, incorporating them into pemmican and various foods. The berries are excellent for pies, jams, wine, and eating fresh—if you can beat the robins!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for windbreaks, soil stabilization, and wildlife gardens, Saskatoon Serviceberry works beautifully in shrub borders, foundation plantings, and naturalized settings. It performs well en masse or as a specimen plant. Excellent companions include Oregon Grape, Mock Orange, Ponderosa Pine, native roses, and wildflowers. The plant supports pollinators, provides edible fruit, and requires minimal maintenance once established. Its adaptability and multi-season beauty make it perfect for Spokane landscapes seeking both ornamental value and ecological benefit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-5fe3db8b-7fff-1252-8eb2-a57b71faeec4\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2026-01-24_200506.png?v=1769313933\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":49263156297961,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Amelanchieralnifoliaberries.png?v=1761669308"},{"product_id":"ribes-cereum-wax-currant-grossulariaceae","title":"Wax Currant","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWax Currant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRibes cereum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrossulariaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 5’ tall x 5’ wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: white\/light pink (April- July)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides food for birds, insects, and mammals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClusters of pretty tubular pale pink to white flowers from spring to mid-summer followed by bright red berries. Aromatic foliage with a spicy fragrance. Stems are soft and fuzzy. Light green leaves turn brilliant yellow in fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe berries are edible and can be made into jams, jellies, and pies. Flowers are also edible with a sweet taste, excellent as a dessert or salad topping. Native Americans used the fruit for making pemmican and traditional foods. A highly valuable wildlife plant—berries provide food for numerous bird species and small mammals including bears, while tubular flowers are a crucial early-season nectar source for hummingbirds. Attracts bees, butterflies, and moths. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis very adaptable plant can be used in pollinator gardens, hedgerows, screens, rock gardens, and dry woodland edges. Excellent for erosion control on dry slopes. Compact, mounded form makes it ideal for medium-sized shrub borders and wildlife habitat plantings. Deer resistant and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d174069e-7fff-ad53-36d1-10bfe5ff557c\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2026-01-24_201517.png?v=1769314534\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"10 cu in","offer_id":49263159345385,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Ribescereumbush.png?v=1762003847"},{"product_id":"salvia-dorii-purple-sage-lamiaceae","title":"Purple Sage","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePurple Sage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia dorrii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 4-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 3’ x 3’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: Somewhat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: Deep blue\/purple (May - June)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: Butterflies, Bees, Hummingbirds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoody shrub with aromatic grey-green foliage and stunning deep blue to purple flowers. Thrives in well-drained, sandy, or rocky soils. Height ranges from 4\" to 28\", depending on site conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpike-like clusters of bilaterally symmetric flowers bloom from May through June, often persisting on the plant for weeks after pollination. Narrow, lanceolate leaves release an intense but pleasant, mildly intoxicating minty aroma when handled or crushed. The grey-green foliage provides year-round texture in the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly attractive to pollinators including butterflies, native bees, and hummingbirds. Serves as a larval host plant for the elegant sphinx moth, making it an essential component of pollinator gardens. Features prominently in Native American traditional medicine practices. Rich in unique chemical compounds including salvidorol and abietane diterpenes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis can be used as an accent plant in borders, rock gardens, desert gardens, xeriscapes, pollinator gardens, or naturalized plantings. Easy to grow and requires minimal care once established. Tolerates fall pruning to maintain desired shape. Ideal for water-wise landscapes and native plant gardens throughout the Great Basin and western mountain regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-a3327b27-7fff-c036-cf37-23fed8929181\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-01_074427.png?v=1762008309\" style=\"font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5 in pot","offer_id":49965687374057,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/PurpleSagehabit.png?v=1762008906"},{"product_id":"penstemon-fruiticosa-shrubby-penstemon","title":"Shrubby Penstemon","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePenstemon fruiticosus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrubby Penstemon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003ePlantaginaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eUSDA Zone 4-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eSize: 1.5’ x 1.5’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: blue\/light purple (May- August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife Value: hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, moths\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractive, compact woody shrub with numerous tubular bluish-lavender to light purple flowers growing in rocky, open or wooded areas. This evergreen spreading shrub makes an excellent foundation plant for the middle of the bed or for a low hedge. Height ranges from 6 to 16 inches depending on site conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort bracteate racemes contain showy flowers 1-1\/4 to 2 inches long. The corolla is keeled on the back surface and contains long white hairs on the base of the lower inner lip. Blooms from May through August, providing extended seasonal interest. Leaves vary by variety from narrowly lance-shaped to oblanceolate, with margins that may be entire or toothed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly attractive to pollinators including hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and night moths who visit the flowers for nectar. This spreading shrub provides excellent habitat value and extends the blooming season in native gardens. Historically used by Native American tribes for medicinal purposes including treating headaches, colds, sore scalp, acne, toothaches, and bladder problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is suitable for dry banks, rock gardens, foundation plantings, perennial borders, and low hedges. It is an excellent choice for xeriscaping and water-wise landscapes. Thrives in well-drained, rocky or sandy soils and grows naturally from British Columbia south to Oregon, and east to Montana and Wyoming. Great for adding structure and evergreen interest while supporting pollinators throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-02_183658.png?v=1762137463\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49302026223849,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Penstemonfruiticosusflowercloseup.png?v=1762539003"},{"product_id":"ribes-aureum-golden-currant-grossulariaceae","title":"Golden Currant","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGolden Currant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRibes aureum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrossulariaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 7’ tall x 7’ wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: golden yellow (April- July)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: Hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, songbirds, mammals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeciduous upright shrub with delightfully fragrant golden-yellow trumpet-shaped flowers in spring, edible berries in summer, and brilliant fall foliage. The sweetly scented flowers have a pronounced spicy fragrance similar to cloves or vanilla. This upright shrub works well as a hedgerow. Plant in a prominent place as it is colorful from spring through fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRacemes of conspicuous golden-yellow flowers bloom in April through July on long, wand-like stems, providing one of the first signs of spring. Flowers are borne in drooping clusters of up to 18 blossoms. Light-green leaves are semi-leathery with 3 or 5 lobes, maintaining a nice appearance all summer before turning soft shades of yellow, orange, red, or purple-red in fall. The edible berries ripen from green to amber yellow, orange, red, or black depending on variety, reaching about 1 cm in diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly valuable wildlife plant attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees to its nectar-rich flowers. The berries are an important food source for many bird species as well as small mammals like squirrels, chipmunks, and bears. The fruits are edible raw but tart, usually cooked with sugar and made into jelly, preserves, pies, and other dishes. Flowers are also edible. Historically used by various Native American groups for food and medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant is ideal for hedgerows, specimen plantings, wildlife gardens, native plant landscapes, and revegetation projects. Very adaptable and easy to grow, thriving in moisture regimes ranging from moderately dry to consistently moist. Tolerates most soil types including poor soils and clay. Spreads readily making it excellent for groundcover applications. Perfect for water-wise landscapes with its exceptional drought tolerance once established. Works well in formal or naturalized landscapes and provides year-round interest with its spring flowers, summer fruit, and fall color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-63fcab82-7fff-db7a-83c8-3cc2f07130bc\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-02_191237.png?v=1762139578\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"40 cu in","offer_id":49302473867497,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":50982650904809,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Ribes_aurem_full_and_closeup.png?v=1768090213"},{"product_id":"philadelphus-lewisii-mockorange-hydrangeaceae","title":"Mock Orange","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMock Orange\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhiladelphus lewisii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydrangeaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 6’ tall x 6’ wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: creamy white (April - June)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-05648c15-7fff-d33a-043d-7fdb29434c02\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWildlife Value: \u003cspan\u003eBees, butterflies, hummingbirds, songbirds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpright, loosely-branched deciduous shrub with long arching stems and spectacularly fragrant white flowers. Named after Meriwether Lewis who discovered it in 1806. At the height of flowering, the shrub is literally covered in a mass of blossoms. The flowers have a heavy, sweet scent similar to orange blossoms with a hint of pineapple. Grows on well drained slopes and crevices in open forest. Many white aromatic flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour-petaled white flowers bloom in clusters of 3 to 15 at the ends of long stems in late spring to early summer. Each flower measures up to 4 cm across with numerous bright yellow stamens at the center. The oval, light green leaves are 3 to 5 cm long with smooth or serrated edges and rough texture, turning golden yellow in fall. Stems are red when new and fade to gray with age, with bark shredding in small flakes providing winter interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly valuable for pollinators with fragrant flowers attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Seeds are eaten by numerous songbirds including catbirds, grosbeaks, juncos, thrushes, bluebirds, chickadees, flickers, finches, quail, and grouse. Deer and elk browse the foliage. Historically used by many Pacific Northwest tribes to make combs, arrow shafts, snowshoes, baskets, harpoon shafts, and more. The flowers and leaves rich in saponins were used like soap to wash hands, body, and hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is ideal for background shrub borders, specimen plantings, mixed hedges for screening, wildlife gardens, and pollinator gardens. Highly adaptable to a wide variety of conditions from full sun to partial shade, from moist to dry soils. Tolerates poor soil and is quite drought tolerant once established. Plant close to paths, windows, or entryways to enjoy the outstanding fragrance! Works well in coarse, medium, or fine soils. Regular light pruning helps keep plants dense and full, while occasional rejuvenating pruning maintains vigor. A stunning native that has been popular as an ornamental since it was introduced to Britain in 1825.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the state flower of Idaho \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-02_192931.png?v=1762140593\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":49302704849129,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Philadelphuslewisiiflower.png?v=1762540989"},{"product_id":"ceanothus-sanguineus-redstem-ceanothus-rhamnaceae","title":"Redstem Ceanothus","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRedstem Ceanothus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeanothus sanguineus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhamnaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 5-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun - Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 8’ wide x 8’ tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: white (May - July)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value:  Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; nitrogen-fixing root nodules improve soil; provides cover; hosts butterflies; seeds eaten by birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedstem Ceanothus is a native deciduous shrub growing to 8 feet tall and wide with an upright, somewhat open habit. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil conditions, though it prefers well-drained sites. Once established, this hardy shrub becomes quite drought-tolerant. It grows naturally on forest edges, in open woodlands, and on disturbed sites throughout the Pacific Northwest, often appearing in areas recovering from fire or logging due to its ability to fix nitrogen and improve degraded soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant's most distinctive feature is its striking red to purple-red stems and branches that provide exceptional winter interest after leaves drop. The deciduous leaves are oval with three prominent veins, emerging bright green in spring. From May through July, the shrub becomes covered in delicate clusters of small, fragrant white flowers arranged in dense, fluffy panicles. These showy blooms create a spectacular display against the dark stems. The flowers are followed by small three-lobed capsules containing tiny seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a keystone species, Redstem Ceanothus is ecologically significant. The abundant flowers attract numerous pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Perhaps most importantly, this shrub has nitrogen-fixing root nodules that enrich the soil, benefiting surrounding plants—a crucial trait for restoration projects and challenging sites. Birds consume the seeds, and the plant provides good cover for wildlife. Indigenous peoples used Ceanothus for various purposes—the flowers produced a soapy lather for washing, and the plant had medicinal applications. The wood was used for tools and implements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for restoration plantings, woodland gardens, mixed borders, and as a transitional plant between forest and open areas. The nitrogen-fixing ability makes it valuable for improving poor soils and supporting other plants. Works beautifully with ponderosa pine, Oregon grape, serviceberry, oceanspray, and native wildflowers. The colorful red stems create dramatic winter landscapes. This relatively fast-growing shrub is perfect for establishing native plant communities quickly. Good for pollinators, wildlife habitat, and soil improvement in naturalized Spokane-area landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-af165273-7fff-3591-1b95-07188f80a433\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-02_193723.png?v=1762141060\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"40\" plug","offer_id":49302840344809,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Redstemceonothusflowercloseup.png?v=1762538966"},{"product_id":"monarda-fistulosa-wild-bergamot-beebalm-lamiaceae","title":"Wild Bergamot \/ Bee Balm","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWild Bergamot \/ Bee Balm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun, part-shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 3’ x 3’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: pink\/ white \/ purple (June - September)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife value: pollinators, bees and hummingbirds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClump-forming perennial with upright square stems. Thrives in well-drained soils from dry to medium moisture. Adaptable to most soil types and tolerates poor soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant lilac-pink to purple tubular flowers bloom in dense, globular pompom-like clusters from midsummer to early fall, held aloft by decorative whitish-pink bracts. Deep green aromatic leaves smell like oregano and provide a minty fragrance throughout the growing season. Foliage remains attractive and healthy through the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aromatic leaves can be used to make medicinal tea for colds, flu, headaches, and digestive ailments. Natural source of thymol, the antiseptic found in modern mouthwash. Flowers are excellent for fresh or dried arrangements. A favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, providing critical nectar for many pollinators. Supports specialized native bees. Dead stems provide nesting sites for stem-nesting bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis can be used in pollinator gardens, herb gardens, prairie restoration, meadow plantings, perennial borders, or cottage gardens. Spreads by shallow rhizomes to form colonies where conditions are favorable. Plant where it can spread freely for best effect. .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-5d37a42e-7fff-3716-34f0-ea2ba7eadeb8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-23_202553.png?v=1763958471\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\"","offer_id":49363676430569,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Monardafistulosa-BeeBalm.png?v=1763958485"},{"product_id":"solidago-missouriensis-missouri-goldenrod-asteraceae","title":"Missouri Goldenrod","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMissouri Goldenrod\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolidago missouriensis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 4' tall x 2' wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: yellow (July-First Frost)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: bees and butterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright yellow plume-shaped flower clusters from July through first frost, providing critical late-season nectar when few other plants are blooming. Glossy dark green foliage on distinctive reddish stems creates an attractive contrast throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the earliest goldenrods to bloom and among the most important pollinator plants. Attracts numerous bees, butterflies, beetles, and beneficial insects. Seeds provide food for goldfinches and sparrows. Host plant for many native moth species and specialist pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis low-growing goldenrod forms loose colonies through rhizomes but is less aggressive than Canadian Goldenrod. Thrives in sandy, gravelly, or loam soils with excellent drought tolerance once established. Featured as a keystone native plant in SpokaneScape for its exceptional wildlife value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis can be used in pollinator gardens, prairie restoration, borders, or naturalized areas. Best planted in submerged pots to manage spreading where space is limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-1730711f-7fff-91de-bb6d-dae2b74ec507\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-23_203124.png?v=1763958728\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49363694125289,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Solidagomissouriensis-MissouriGoldenrod-bugsview.png?v=1763958754"},{"product_id":"lupinus-sericeus-silky-lupine-fabaceae","title":"Silky Lupine","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSilky Lupine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLupinus sericeus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 3-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun - Part Shade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 2' x 2'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: blue\/purple (June - August)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife value: pollinators and hummingbirds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClump-forming perennial with several solid stems arising from a woody caudex and deep taproot. Thrives in dry, rocky, well-drained soils on slopes and in open woods. Adapts well to sandy loam and clayey loam soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive blue to purple flowers with soft lavender tones bloom in dense, elongate terminal racemes from early to midsummer. Two white markings on the banner petal add striking detail. The banner's back is covered with conspicuous silky hairs. Palmately compound leaves with 7-9 narrow leaflets are covered with characteristic silky hairs on both surfaces, giving the plant a distinctive silvery appearance. Lower leaves typically absent by bloom time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a nitrogen-fixing legume, silky lupine improves soil fertility and can colonize disturbed, low-fertility sites. Provides fair to good cover for small mammals and birds. Seeds attract birds. Important forage plant in ponderosa pine savannas, shrub-steppe, and grassland communities. Historically used by Native Americans for various purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis can be used in rock gardens, wildflower gardens, prairie restoration, open woodland gardens, or naturalized areas. Excellent choice for dry, well-drained sites in eastern Washington native plant landscapes. Grows well in open ponderosa pine systems and grasslands with native bunchgrasses. A beautiful native legume that supports ecosystem health through nitrogen fixation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: All parts of lupines can be toxic to livestock, particularly sheep and cattle during pregnancy. Suitable for wildlife gardens but use caution in areas where livestock graze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-12_034131.png?v=1762947709\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5","offer_id":49363700318441,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Lupinus_sericeus_-_Silky_Lupine_close_up.png?v=1763958841"},{"product_id":"lupinus-polyphyllus-big-leaf-lupine-fabaceae","title":"Big Leaf Lupine","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBig Leaf Lupine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLupinus polyphyllus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun - Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 4' tall x 4' wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: purple\/blue (May - August)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife value: pollinators, hummingbirds, and bumblebees \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig Leaf Lupine is a robust perennial with stout, mostly unbranched, hollow stems arising from a woody rootstock. Prefers moist, cool soils along streambanks, meadow edges, and wetland margins. Tolerates some dryness once established but thrives with consistent moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStately spires of large, deep blue to purple pea-shaped flowers bloom in long, dense racemes from late spring through summer, creating dramatic vertical accents up to 5 feet tall. Bold, rich-green, palmate leaves with 9 or more leaflets provide lush foliage throughout the growing season. This somewhat succulent lupine is one of the tallest and most ornamental western native species. One of the first plants to colonize disturbed areas, notably returning after the 1980 Mt. St. Helens eruption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a nitrogen-fixing legume, big leaf lupine enriches and rejuvenates depleted soils. Deep roots help prevent erosion, making it valuable for riparian restoration and stabilizing streambanks. Provides shaded microclimates beneficial for salmon and steelhead. Excellent bumble bee and native pollinator plant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Seeds provide wildlife food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-13212428-7fff-a273-16d6-42a07d949a2b\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis can be used in moist meadow gardens, rain gardens, riparian restoration, native plant gardens, or naturalized areas. Plant toward the back of borders where its tall, sculptural form creates stunning vertical interest. Forms attractive colonies in open, fertile meadows and recently disturbed areas. Ideal for areas with consistent moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e All parts of lupines can be toxic to livestock if consumed in large quantities. Seeds contain alkaloids that can be harmful to grazing animals. Beautiful and beneficial in appropriate wildlife and restoration settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-12_034131.png?v=1762947709\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"10 cu in","offer_id":49363703038185,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" pot","offer_id":50968679710953,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Lupinus_polyphyllus_-_Big_Leaf_Lupine_close_up.png?v=1763958894"},{"product_id":"sphaeralcea-munroana-munro-s-globmallow-malvaceae","title":"Munro’s Globemallow","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMunro’s Globemallow\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSphaeralcea munroana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalvaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 3' tall x 3' wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: yes (very)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: orange \/ salmon \/ pink (May - July)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWildlife value: native pollinators, butterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerennial subshrub with open branching form and woody taproot. Thrives in hot, dry settings with full sun. Adaptable to any soil type from sand to clay, including poor and rocky soils. Does not tolerate overwatering or overly fertile soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEye-catching salmon-red to bright orange cup-shaped flowers resembling small hollyhocks bloom prolifically from late spring well into the hot summer months when other plants have finished. Brilliant five-petaled blooms form bowls with many shorter yellow stamens, creating stunning displays along upright stems. Pale gray-green triangular to palmately lobed leaves are covered with distinctive star-shaped (stellate) hairs, giving stems and foliage a soft, silvery texture and slightly rough feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHost plant for 8 known native pollinator species. Attracts numerous species of native bees and butterflies. Designated as a keystone native plant in SpokaneScape for exceptional ecological value. Hardy mid-to-late summer bloomer that continues flowering through heat and drought. Woody roots seek out water once established, requiring minimal maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis can be used in rock gardens, xeric gardens, borders, foundation plantings, Mediterranean-style plantings, containers, or naturalized areas. Perfect for challenging hot, dry locations. Natural for foundation plantings with its open growth form. Broadly distributed across eastern Washington in dry sites with sagebrush, from rocky or desert plains into hills and lower mountain slopes.  Reblooms if deadheaded. Cut back in spring for best form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-671fb904-7fff-2602-d25a-5379a25bc82c\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-12_040416.png?v=1762949080\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49363713130729,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 ci plugs","offer_id":51120109420777,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Sphaeralcea_munroana_closeup_of_flower.png?v=1763009222"},{"product_id":"asclepias-fascicularis-narrowleaf-milkweed-apocynaceae","title":"Narrowleaf Milkweed","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNarrowleaf Milkweed\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsclepias fascicularis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApocynaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 3' x 2'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: yes (very)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: lavender\/green, pinkish\/white (June - September)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWildlife value: bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.  Critical to Monarch survival. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerennial herb sending up many thin, erect stems from spreading rhizomes. Extremely adaptable to various soil types including clay, loam, sand, and even poor, rocky soils. Thrives in full sun with well-drained conditions. One of the easiest and fastest milkweeds to establish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attractive clusters 4-5 inches across of intricate lavender, pale pink, purple, white, to greenish shades of starry flowers bloom from early summer through fall. Five reflexed lobes extend down away from each blossom, creating a distinctive appearance. Distinctive long, narrow, pointed leaves are often whorled about the stem, giving the plant its common name. Blooms give way to smooth seed pods that split open to reveal seeds with long, silvery-white, silky hairs—spectacular in dried flower arrangements. Goes dormant in fall, triggering Monarch migration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designated as a keystone native plant—cornerstone of Monarch butterfly breeding habitat across the Inland West. The only food source for Monarch and Striated Queen caterpillars. Critical to Monarch survival as their population has plummeted 90% in 20 years. Provides nectar for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinating insects. Spreads by rhizome to form small colonies. Deer resistant once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This can be used in butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, prairies, naturalized areas, cottage gardens, or wildlife habitat plantings. Give plenty of space to spread. Plant it and Monarchs will find it! Low maintenance and generally pest-free. Dead stems provide nesting material for orioles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can spread, so plant where expansion is desired. All parts contain milky sap and can be toxic to livestock in large quantities if that is their only food source. Poisonous to humans—avoid skin contact with sap. The alkaloids protect butterflies from predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-12_041059.png?v=1762949497\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49363721421033,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Asclepiasfascicularisflowercloseup.png?v=1763008726"},{"product_id":"asclepias-speciosa-showy-milkweed-apocynaceae","title":"Showy Milkweed","description":"\u003ch1\u003eShowy Milkweed\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsclepias speciosa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApocynaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun - Part Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 3' tall x 3' wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: pink\/rose (June - August)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProvides food for bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.  Milkweed plants are critical to Monarch survival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobust perennial with thick, fleshy erect stems arising from spreading rhizomes. Prefers moist, well-drained soils but adapts to conditions on both sides of the Cascades. Tolerates variety of soil types and can handle seasonal flooding if fast-draining. Drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge, showy, globe-like rose-pink to purple flower clusters with wonderfully complex, fragrant blooms that look like small crowns or fireworks. Five corolla lobes reflex back, with five hood-like appendages folded inward, each containing a small horn with sharp tip. Blooms from late spring to mid-summer. Beautiful blue-green lance-shaped leaves up to 6 inches long with a thin layer of soft white fuzz. Gives way to prominent 2-3 inch upright seed pods with silvery-white, silky hairs. Leaves turn bright gold in fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesignated as a keystone native plant—most abundant milkweed in Great Plains and western U.S. The only food source for Monarch butterfly caterpillars. Hosts Monarchs at every stage of development. Critical to Monarch survival as populations have declined over 80%. Excellent nectar source attracting clouds of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, honeybees, native bees, and beneficial insects. Host plant for Queen butterfly and Milkweed Tussock Moth. Also hosts red milkweed beetle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis can be used in butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, prairie gardens, meadows, or naturalized areas. More manageable than Common Milkweed. Forms vigorous colonies through rhizomes, useful for stabilizing degraded or disturbed soils. Plant where spreading is desired. Foliage dies back completely in winter, emerging late in spring (April-May).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Spreads vigorously by rhizomes—not suitable for small formal garden beds. All parts contain milky sap; poisonous to humans and can cause dermatitis. Toxic to livestock. The alkaloids boost butterflies' resistance to predators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-12_042321.png?v=1762950217\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seven Oaks Nursery \u0026 Plants of the Wild","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49363728400617,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 ci","offer_id":51139164209385,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ci","offer_id":51139164242153,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Asclepias_speciosa_flower_closeup.png?v=1763008341"},{"product_id":"aster-occidentalis-western-aster-asteraceae","title":"Western Aster","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWestern Aster\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymphyotrichum ascendens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun - Part Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 2' tall x 2' wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: blue\/purple with yellow centers (July- October)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWildlife value: late season forage for bees and butterflies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Aster is an excellent late-season pollinator plant, providing crucial nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects when few other plants are blooming. The vibrant purple-blue flowers with golden centers create masses of color from mid-summer through the first hard freeze, making it one of the last sources of food for pollinators before winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis native perennial grows from rhizomes with slender, branching stems that are somewhat hairy. The narrow, lance-shaped leaves are largest near the base of the plant and become smaller up the stem. The plant's open, branched structure creates an airy appearance in the garden while still providing substantial color impact during its extended bloom period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Aster is great in perennial beds, rock gardens, and as borders. It pairs beautifully with goldenrods, coneflowers, and ornamental grasses for a stunning late-season display. The plant is relatively low-maintenance once established and provides excellent wildlife habitat value. Native to western North America from British Columbia to New Mexico, this drought-tolerant species thrives in our Spokane region and is an ideal choice for water-wise landscaping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ea4e60b0-7fff-82e8-a0c6-9b5ade72ff57\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-12_043622.png?v=1762950994\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49363736789225,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Symphyotrichum_ascendens_flowers_closeup.png?v=1763007662"},{"product_id":"holodiscus-discolor-ocean-spray-rosaceae","title":"Oceanspray","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOceanspray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolodiscus discolor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 20’ tall x 8’ wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: creamy white \/ pink (May - July)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-stemmed deciduous shrub with gracefully arching branches. Fast-growing and adaptable to most soil types including rocky, sandy, and clay soils. Tolerates full sun to part shade. Height typically 6-8 feet, but can reach 10-15 feet in optimal conditions with excellent drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge, cascading clusters of tiny creamy-white flowers resemble ocean spray, creating a spectacular display in late spring through summer. Flowers age to cream then tan, maintaining visual interest. Small, lobed leaves are bright green above and pale beneath, turning yellow to orange in fall. Attractive branching structure provides winter interest. Strong, hard wood was historically valued by Native Americans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Serves as a larval host plant for Tiger Swallowtail butterflies (Pale, Western, and Two-Tailed species). Seeds provide food for birds in late summer and fall. Dense branching offers excellent cover and nesting sites for wildlife. Historically, the Lummi used flowers medicinally as an antidiarrheal and leaves as a poultice. The exceptionally strong wood (\"Ironwood\") was used for making arrow shafts, digging sticks, fishing hooks, and needles by Pacific Northwest tribes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent as a specimen plant, hedge, screen, or naturalized planting. Ideal for erosion control on slopes and banks. Perfect for wildlife gardens, restoration projects, and low-maintenance landscapes. Thrives in dry, rocky sites and is often a pioneer species in disturbed areas. Can be pruned to shape or maintained as a small multi-trunked tree. Combines well with native groundcovers like Salal and Oregon Grape beneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-289f4b99-7fff-c1d3-38aa-45dc04680d3c\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-24_210422.png?v=1764047115\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":49404992684265,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Holodiscus_discolor_-_Ocean_Spray_Flowers.png?v=1764046875"},{"product_id":"rubus-parviflorus-thimbleberry-rosaceae","title":"Thimbleberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThimbleberry\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRubus parviflorus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 3-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 4’ x 4’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit: edible red aggregate berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: white (March - August)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: birds, butterflies, bees, and mammals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThicket-forming deciduous shrub with thornless canes that spread through underground rhizomes. Grows 2-8 feet tall, typically reaching 4 feet in most garden settings. Unlike other Rubus species, has no prickles or thorns. Creates dense stands when given space. Adaptable to wide range of conditions from moist to dry soils, full sun to full shade. Gray, shredding bark on older stems. Needs large area to grow and naturalize. Low to medium shrub excellent as tall understory groundcover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge, showy white flowers (2-3 inches across) with five crinkled petals and numerous pale yellow stamens bloom above the foliage in spring and early summer. Distinctive large, velvety, maple-like leaves (4-8 inches wide) with five lobes are soft and fuzzy to touch - much larger than other Rubus species. Leaves bright green above, paler beneath. Bright red, thimble-shaped edible berries ripen in mid to late summer, resembling flattened raspberries with hollow cores. Berries are soft, tart-sweet, and delicious fresh or made into jam. Foliage turns brilliant golden yellow to orange-maroon in fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional wildlife value. Flowers provide abundant nectar and pollen for native bees, honeybees, bumblebees, butterflies, and moths. Host plant for yellow-banded sphinx moth larvae. Berries are prized food source for countless birds including thrushes, jays, and game birds, plus bears, foxes, raccoons, squirrels, and other mammals. Young leaves browsed by deer. Dense thickets provide excellent cover and nesting sites. Native Americans ate young shoots raw or cooked like asparagus in early spring, and berries were eaten fresh, dried, or mixed with other foods to make pemmican. Large, soft leaves were used for food storage and wrapping. Tea made from leaves or roots used medicinally to treat digestive ailments, wounds, and burns. Berries rich in vitamins A and C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for naturalizing in woodland gardens, forest edges, and shaded areas where it can spread freely. Excellent for erosion control on slopes, hillsides, and stream banks. Ideal understory plant beneath conifers or in dappled shade. Use as informal hedge or privacy screen in wildlife gardens. Superior choice for edible landscapes and food forests as native alternative to non-native brambles. Post-fire rehabilitation plant that colonizes disturbed areas. Combines well with salmonberry, salal, ferns, and other shade-tolerant natives. Give ample space - rewards gardeners with abundant flowers, maximum wildlife benefits, and delicious berries. Thrives with minimal care once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-0ab51791-7fff-cddc-2f15-898f27202a64\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-28_060206.png?v=1764338552\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":50297923141865,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Rubus_parviflorus_flower.png?v=1764339446"},{"product_id":"arctostaphylos-uva-ursi-kinnikinnick-ericaceae","title":"Kinnikinnick","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKinnikinnick\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArctostaphylos uva-ursi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEricaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1’ tall x 3’ wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit: bright red drupes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: white to pink (April - July)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: birds, butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and mammals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMat-forming evergreen shrub with long, flexible, trailing branches that root at nodes. Grows 6-12 inches tall, spreading 3-6 feet or more over time through prostrate stems. Slow-growing but extremely hardy and adaptable. Creates dense mats that prevent weed growth. Thrives in full sun to part shade in well-drained, acidic, sandy, rocky, or gravelly soils. Prefers nutrient-poor, exposed sites with limited water. Excellent tolerance of salt, wind, and harsh elements. Ideal for difficult problem areas where other groundcovers fail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall, bell-shaped or urn-shaped flowers bloom in few-flowered drooping terminal clusters at stem tips. Flowers white to pink, less than 1\/4 inch long, appearing spring through early summer. Evergreen leaves are small (1\/2-1 1\/4 inches), alternate, oval-shaped, dark glossy green above and paler beneath with distinctive leathery, waxy texture. Foliage shifts from yellowish-green new growth in spring, to dark green in summer, to reddish-purple tones in fall and winter. Bright red berry-like drupes ripen late summer to fall and persist into winter, creating striking contrast against glossy foliage. Flexible branches have attractive reddish-brown bark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional wildlife value. Flowers attract and support hummingbirds, native bees (especially valuable to smaller species), brown elfin butterflies, hoary elfin butterflies, and other pollinators. Host plant for 14 species of lepidopterans including brown elfin and Freija fritillary butterflies. Bright red berries consumed by ruffed grouse, band-tailed pigeons, evening grosbeaks, sparrows, and ground-feeding birds. Bears, foxes, and coyotes browse berries; deer browse twigs in winter. Named \"kinnikinnick\" from Algonquin word for \"smoking mixture\" - dried leaves historically used in smoking blends by Native Americans and early pioneers. Leaves used medicinally as tea for colds, tuberculosis, kidney ailments, and as diuretic. The name means \"bear grapes\" (both Arctostaphylos in Greek and uva-ursi in Latin) referring to bears eating the berries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect low-maintenance evergreen groundcover for sunny, dry, exposed locations. Excellent alternative to aggressive invasives like English ivy and periwinkle. Ideal for parking strips, slopes, retaining walls, rockeries, rock gardens, and cascading over ornamental borders. Superior erosion control for hillsides, embankments, and highway plantings. Works beautifully in native plant gardens, revegetation projects, and difficult sites with poor, dry soils. One of the finest groundcovers available according to Northwest botanists. Mildly fire-resistant. Well-mannered spreader that won't become invasive. Established plants are drought-tolerant and require minimal care. Circumpolar species native across northern North America, making it extremely cold-hardy and adaptable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-99157b4c-7fff-d99f-c69e-690f5b1152f9\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-28_062652.png?v=1764340041\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon pot","offer_id":49436341960937,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 gallon pot","offer_id":50687442845929,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Arctostaphylos_uva-ursi_-_Kinnikinnick_flowers.png?v=1764340066"},{"product_id":"fragaria-vesca-wild-woodland-strawberry-rosaceae","title":"Woodland Strawberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodland Strawberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragaria vesca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eSun-Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eSize: 6\" tall x 12\" wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought Tolerant: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: white (April-August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife Value: bees, pollinators, deer, elk, birds, edible fruits\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis delicate native perennial groundcover spreads by rhizomes and stolons (above-ground runners) to form attractive mats of bright green foliage in woodland settings. Wild Woodland Strawberry thrives in partly shaded locations with consistent moisture, naturally occurring along forest edges, clearings, and rocky warm south-facing slopes throughout the Pacific Northwest. The plant forms rosettes of coarsely-toothed, bright green leaves divided into three leaflets with prominent veins. While tolerant of dry sites in full shade, it performs best in moist locations with part sun, such as near creeks or streams, and in well-drained soils enriched with organic matter. Once established, it makes an excellent groundcover for shaded areas where its spreading habit can be appreciated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe attractive trifoliate leaves create dense mats that hide the small white flowers and bright red fruits beneath the foliage. Flowers are typical of the rose family, featuring five white petals, five sepals, and many stamens, appearing from spring through summer on stems held slightly above or at the same height as the leaves. Unlike its close relative Fragaria virginiana, Woodland Strawberry produces small, conical berries with seeds that project from the surface rather than being embedded. The bright red fruits ripen in greatest quantities from May through June and are prized for their intense, sweet flavor that surpasses even cultivated varieties despite their diminutive size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative ungulates including elk, mule deer, mountain goats, and white-tailed deer graze the foliage throughout the year, providing important forage value. The flowers attract native bees, honeybees, and other pollinators, making this an excellent addition to wildlife gardens. The delicious fruits are eagerly consumed by birds and small mammals. Indigenous peoples and modern foragers prize the berries for fresh eating, and the dried leaves have been traditionally used in herbal teas, valued similarly to raspberry leaves for their medicinal properties. The fruits, while labor-intensive to harvest, reward the patient gatherer with exceptional flavor and are best enjoyed fresh, right off the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Woodland Strawberry excels as a groundcover in shady areas of the yard, along pathways, between stepping stones, and under mature trees and shrubs where grass struggles to grow. Plant it in woodland gardens, forest edges, or naturalized areas where it can spread freely to form dense mats. This species works beautifully when tucked into shaded rock gardens or allowed to cascade over retaining walls in partial shade. Excellent companion plants include native ferns such as Polystichum munitum (Sword Fern), shade-loving perennials like Asarum caudatum (Wild Ginger), spring ephemerals, and understory shrubs. The spreading habit makes it easy to propagate by simply digging up and relocating new plants that have rooted from the runners, allowing gardeners to expand their planting areas or share with others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-28_065023.png?v=1764341465\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" container","offer_id":49438086988009,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Fragaria_vesca_-_Wild_Woodland_Strawberry_Flower.png?v=1764341401"},{"product_id":"fragaria-virginiana-wild-strawberry-rosaceae","title":"Wild Strawberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWild Strawberry\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragaria virginiana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eSun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eSize: 6\" tall x 18\" wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit: \u003cspan\u003eStrawberry\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought Tolerant: Moderately (tolerates drought, but best with occasional water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: white (May - July)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife Value: bees, butterflies, pollinators; host plant for 70+ moth and butterfly species, berries for birds and mammals\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis adaptable native groundcover spreads vigorously by runners (stolons) to form dense, attractive mats ideal for sun or partial shade locations. Wild Strawberry thrives in fields, prairies, woodland edges, meadows, and disturbed areas throughout North America, making it one of the most versatile native groundcovers available. The plant tolerates a wide range of soil conditions from sandy loam to clay loam, and while it prefers organically rich, moist soils, it demonstrates remarkable adaptability to poor soils and drought conditions once established. It naturally occurs in both moist and dry sites, making it particularly well-suited to Spokane's variable conditions. The plant may go dormant during the hottest summer months but rebounds quickly with cooler temperatures or supplemental water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bluish-green trifoliate leaves emerge in early spring, creating an attractive carpet of foliage throughout the growing season. Each leaf consists of three coarsely-toothed leaflets characteristic of the rose family. Crisp white flowers with five petals, five sepals, and many stamens appear from late spring through summer, creating a delicate display above the foliage. The flowers give way to small, round red berries in early summer, with the seeds embedded in the surface of the fruit rather than projecting outward (distinguishing it from Fragaria vesca). Though diminutive in size, the berries pack exceptional sweetness and flavor, ripening in greatest abundance during May and June. The foliage may develop attractive reddish tones in fall before going dormant for winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Strawberry has extraordinary wildlife value. The flowers attract an impressive diversity of pollinators including numerous specialist bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects—supporting seven of nine categories of pollinating insects and birds. Over 70 species of butterfly and moth caterpillars use Wild Strawberry as a host plant, including the Gray Hairstreak butterfly. Birds such as American Robin, Brown Thrasher, Eastern Towhee, pheasants, and crows eagerly consume the fruits, along with numerous mammals including deer, chipmunks, squirrels, rabbits, and bears. Native Americans and early colonists valued both the fruit and leaves, which are high in vitamin C. Dried leaves have been used in therapeutic teas for treating various conditions. The plant resists deer browsing of foliage and demonstrates good resistance to common strawberry pests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Strawberry excels as a groundcover in meadowscapes, pollinator gardens, rock gardens, and along the brighter edges of woodland gardens where it will spread readily to fill spaces. It makes an excellent lawn substitute or can be incorporated into existing lawns where it tolerates foot traffic and survives mowing to provide ecological value. Plant it along pathways, between stepping stones, in erosion-prone areas, or allow it to cascade over retaining walls. The spreading habit creates continuous groundcover that keeps soil cool and benefits companion plants. Excellent companions include native grasses, spring bulbs, low shrubs, and other sun-loving perennials that won't be overwhelmed by its vigorous growth. Divide plants every three to four years to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding. For fruit production, provide supplemental water during late spring and early summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-28_080203.png?v=1764345785\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seven Oaks Nursery \u0026 Plants of the Wild","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" container","offer_id":49442431893737,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Fragaria_virginiana_-_Wild_Strawberry_flower_closeup.png?v=1764346494"},{"product_id":"linum-lewisii-lewis-flax-linaceae","title":"Lewis flax","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLewis flax\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinum lewisii\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLinaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 2’ tall x 2’ wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: blue to purple flowers (April - September)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; seeds eaten by birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Blue Flax is a graceful, delicate-looking perennial that thrives in well-drained, dry, sandy to rocky soils in full sun. Despite its airy appearance, this native is remarkably tough and drought-tolerant once established. The plant forms loose clumps with slender stems that sway beautifully in the breeze, creating an attractive naturalistic effect in the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are exquisite five-petaled blooms in shades of sky blue to purple, appearing individually or a few at a time along the stems from spring through early fall. Each delicate flower lasts only a day, but new blooms continue to open in succession throughout the long blooming season. The narrow, blue-green leaves are small and grass-like, creating fine texture in the garden. The entire plant has an elegant, billowy quality that adds movement and lightness to plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Blue Flax provides excellent nectar and pollen for native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout its extended bloom period. The small seeds are consumed by finches and other seed-eating birds. Native Americans used the plant for various purposes, including harvesting the strong fibers from the stems to make cordage, fishing nets, and thread. The seeds were also gathered as a food source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful native is perfect for meadow gardens, cottage borders, and naturalistic plantings where it can self-seed freely. It spreads by reseeding and is easy to establish, making it ideal for low-maintenance landscapes. Plant in drifts or sweeps for best effect. Excellent companions include yarrow, penstemon, coneflower, and native grasses such as Blue Grama and Little Bluestem. Wild Blue Flax also pairs beautifully with Blanket Flower, Scarlet Gilia, and other colorful wildflowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-29_174930.png?v=1764467391\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49505758413033,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-29_174717.png?v=1764467409"},{"product_id":"eriophyllum-lanatum-oregon-sunshine-asteraceae","title":"Oregon sunshine","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOregon sunshine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEriophyllum lanatum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 4-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 2’ tall x 2’ wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: golden yellow (May - August)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: native bees, butterflies, hover flies, and tachinid flies, host plant for several butterfly and moth species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cheerful native perennial forms well-branched clumps with an erect to spreading growth habit, naturally occurring on dry sandy plains, open grassy or rocky sites, semi-desert areas, and fine talus slopes from low to subalpine elevations throughout western North America. Oregon Sunshine is a highly variable plant depending largely on growing conditions and variety, typically growing 6-12 inches tall in garden settings but potentially reaching up to 24 inches with adequate moisture. The plant thrives in full sun to light shade and requires very well-drained rocky, sandy, or dry soil—this is one plant that can easily be killed with kindness through overwatering. Once established, it demonstrates exceptional drought tolerance and heat resistance, making it perfect for harsh dry sites where other plants struggle. It is unique among western natives for occurring naturally on both sides of the Cascades, adapted to diverse arid habitats across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe delicately and deeply lobed leaves create attractive mounds of feathery foliage in shades of grayish-green to silvery-green, depending on the variety and degree of woolly white hair coverage. Both stems and leaves may be densely covered with soft white hairs that give the plant its distinctive woolly appearance—these hairs serve an important function, conserving water by reflecting heat and reducing air movement across the leaf surface. The intricate, lacey leaves display a unique silvery hue when young, adding excellent texture to garden compositions. The gray-green foliage provides the perfect foil for the dazzlingly bright golden yellow daisy-like flowers that freely cover the plant from May through August in a long, spectacular bloom period. The composite flower heads grow 1.5-2.5 inches wide with 8-12 bright yellow ray petals (darker toward the base) surrounding golden yellow disk flowers. Each cheerful bloom appears solitary on long stems held above the foliage, creating masses of sunny color that can outshine any non-native ornamental.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOregon Sunshine is considered a pollinator powerhouse, attracting an impressive diversity of beneficial insects documented by the Oregon Bee Atlas. The flowers provide nectar and pollen for numerous native bee species including sweat bees, mining bees, mason bees, and several species suspected of specializing on Eriophyllum. Hover flies and tachinid flies also frequent the blooms, while butterflies including orange sulfur, red admiral, comma, and skipper butterflies visit for nectar. The plant serves as a nectar source for the endangered Fender's Blue butterfly and acts as a host plant for several native butterfly and moth species. The species is a member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae), the largest family of flowering plants in the world and particularly important in sagebrush-steppe ecosystems. Birds are attracted to the seeds and may use the plant as nesting material. The plant is ignored by deer, making it ideal for areas with browsing pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOregon Sunshine excels in sunny rock gardens, xeriscapes, gravel gardens, parking strips, border edges, naturalized areas, cottage gardens, meadows, and that almost-nothing-will-grow-there problem spot beyond irrigation reach. This is an excellent colonizer for disturbed sites such as excavated, burned, or backfilled areas with marginal topsoil. Plant in groups or masses for maximum visual impact—when flowering, it transforms into brilliant golden carpets that brighten any landscape. The plant is best suited for dry summer conditions and should be sited where drainage is excellent; avoid winter wet and do not overwater once established. It is a prolific seed producer and will readily spread to surrounding open ground through self-seeding. Remove flower heads prior to seed ripening if spread is not desired, though volunteers are generally welcomed. The plant can be propagated easily from seed gathered in fall or from cuttings. Because the species is so variable, choose material from a habitat that matches your site conditions. Oregon Sunshine combines beautifully with other drought-tolerant natives such as Penstemon species, Eriogonum species, Blue Flax (Linum lewisii), and native bunchgrasses. This under-appreciated and under-used native deserves wider recognition for its cheerfulness, toughness, and ecological value. Generally disease-resistant with no serious pest issues, though leaves may occasionally experience minor insect damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d721a89b-7fff-a902-ea51-2c4a5f60c48e\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-29_175908.png?v=1764467967\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seven Oaks Nursery \u0026 Plants of the Wild","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49505773388009,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":50567252345065,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-29_175655.png?v=1764467982"},{"product_id":"erigeron-filifolius-threadleaf-fleabane-asteraceae","title":"Threadleaf Fleabane","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThreadleaf Fleabane\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErigeron filifolius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 1’ tall x 1’ wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: White, blue, pink, or pale lavender with yellow centers (May - July)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; provides nectar for beneficial insects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThreadleaf Fleabane is a charming low-growing perennial that forms attractive clumps of erect to spreading stems rising 4 to 20 inches tall. This hardy native thrives east of the Cascades in sagebrush plains, dry slopes, and grasslands, making it exceptionally well-suited to xeric gardens and challenging sites. The plant grows from a taproot and short woody base, demonstrating excellent drought tolerance once established. It prefers full sun and well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soils where it naturalizes readily without becoming invasive. The distinctive thread-like foliage is densely covered with fine, appressed hairs that give the plant a soft, silvery appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe delicate daisy-like flowers are borne singly or in clusters atop branching stems, with each flower head measuring about one-third inch across. The blooms feature 15-125 slender ray florets in shades of white, blue, pink, or pale lavender surrounding cheerful yellow disc flowers. Two varieties exist in the region: the common variety filifolius produces numerous flower heads on each stem with 15-75 rays, while the sturdier variety robustior displays solitary flower heads topped with 50-125 rays. The narrow leaves are mostly basal, measuring 1-3 inches long and thread-like in width, with smaller leaves ascending the stems. This fine-textured foliage remains attractive even when not in bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThreadleaf Fleabane provides valuable nectar resources for native bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects throughout late spring and summer. The abundant flowers support beneficial insect populations that help maintain healthy garden ecosystems. While not heavily documented for ethnobotanical uses, this species plays an important ecological role in native plant communities, providing food and habitat for various insects and contributing to biodiversity. The plant's ability to thrive in harsh, dry conditions makes it a pioneer species that helps stabilize soil and support other native plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis low-maintenance perennial excels in rock gardens, at the base of shrubs, on dry slopes, and in wildflower meadows where its delicate flowers and fine-textured foliage add charm without overwhelming neighboring plants. The compact size makes it perfect for small urban gardens, entries, courtyards, and confined spaces. Threadleaf Fleabane pairs beautifully with other drought-tolerant natives including Shaggy Fleabane, Oregon Sunshine, Buckwheats, Yarrow, and native bunchgrasses. It naturalizes gently through self-seeding in suitable conditions, creating drifts of soft color in late spring and early summer. The plant requires virtually no maintenance once established and tolerates poor soils, making it an ideal choice for sustainable, water-wise landscapes in the Spokane region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-29_182224.png?v=1764469360\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" container","offer_id":49506260943081,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Erigeron_filifolius_-_Threadleaf_Fleabane_flowers.png?v=1764470051"},{"product_id":"allium-cernuum-nodding-onion-amaryllidaceae","title":"Nodding Onion","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNodding Onion\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllium cernuum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmaryllidaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 3-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 1’ tall x 1’ wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: Cream, pink, light lavender, or purple (June - August)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; provides nectar for pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNodding Onion is a charming perennial bulb that grows from clustered, elongate bulbs with distinctive grayish or brownish outer coats. This widespread North American native thrives in open, somewhat moist areas from sea level to high elevations throughout Washington, occurring on both sides of the Cascades. The plant forms attractive clumps 12 to 18 inches tall, with several flat, narrow, grass-like leaves emerging from each bulb. These leaves are concave-convex to plane in cross-section, measuring 1-6 mm broad and remaining green throughout the flowering period. A single leafless flowering scape rises from each bulb, typically terete and dramatically recurved near the apex, creating the characteristic shepherd's crook appearance. The plant prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun to light shade and demonstrates excellent drought tolerance once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enchanting flowers are arranged in nodding umbels containing a dozen or more bell-shaped blossoms that hang downward in graceful clusters spanning 1½ to 2 inches across. Each flower features six tepals measuring 4-6 mm long in shades of cream, pink, light lavender, or purple, with six exserted stamens and a protruding filiform style. The unique downward-facing orientation of the flower clusters distinguishes this species from other native alliums and serves both functional and aesthetic purposes. The nodding habit protects nectar from rain while favoring bee pollinators, which are comfortable feeding while hanging upside down. After flowering, distinctive three-celled capsules develop, each crested with six flattened processes and containing several small black seeds. All parts of the plant emit a characteristic mild oniony scent when bruised or crushed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNodding Onion provides exceptional value for pollinators, particularly native bees and butterflies that appreciate the extended summer bloom. Hummingbirds are also attracted to the nectar-rich flowers. The nodding flower orientation naturally selects for bee pollinators while deterring some other insects, contributing to efficient pollination. Wildlife including bears and ground squirrels consume the nutritious bulbs, while elk and deer may graze the early spring foliage. Native American tribes traditionally used the bulbs for food and medicinal purposes, treating ailments including croup, colic, colds, and fevers. While edible with a strong onion flavor, modern use focuses primarily on ornamental value. The oniony scent makes the plant naturally deer resistant in most garden settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis easy-to-grow perennial excels in rock gardens, borders, cottage gardens, perennial beds, and naturalized meadows where its distinctive nodding flowers create charming focal points from midsummer into fall. The plant is most effectively displayed in small groups of 3 to 5 bulbs, interplanted with low groundcovers or perennials that hide the declining foliage as it yellows after flowering. Nodding Onion pairs beautifully with Wild Geranium, Liatris, Oregon Sunshine, fleabanes, and native grasses. It naturalizes well through both bulb offsets and self-seeding but remains well-behaved and non-invasive. The plant thrives in difficult sites including hot sun, gravelly soil, and clay soils, making it valuable for challenging landscapes. Divide clumps every third year or when 8-10 bulbs appear in each group to maintain vigor. This versatile native brings months of graceful beauty to pollinator gardens, native plant landscapes, and water-wise xeriscapes throughout the Spokane region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-dcbf853d-7fff-46c6-1502-9a809fa1a5b2\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-29_183828.png?v=1764470324\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" container","offer_id":49506306818281,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Allium_cernuum_-_Nodding_Onion_flower_closeup.png?v=1764470621"},{"product_id":"phlox-caespitosa-tufted-phlox-polemoniaceae","title":"Tufted Phlox","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTufted Phlox\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhlox Caespitosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolemoniaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 3-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Part Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 4\"-6\" tall x 12\" wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: semi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: white, pink or lavendar (April - June)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: attracts butterflies, moths, and other pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTufted Phlox is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial native to eastern Washington's dry, open pine forests and sagebrush habitats. This hardy subshrub develops somewhat woody stems at the base and spreads to form loose cushions of narrow, needle-like foliage. Thriving in well-drained soils and full sun, it is perfectly adapted to Spokane's climate and tolerates rocky, gravelly conditions with ease. Once established, this drought-tolerant native requires minimal water and maintenance, making it an excellent choice for low-water landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe delicate, star-shaped flowers appear in spring, covering the plant in white, soft pink, or pale lavender blooms. Each flower features five rounded petals and measures approximately one centimeter across, creating a charming display that brightens rock gardens and dry slopes. The narrow, sharp-tipped leaves are arranged in opposite pairs along hairy, glandular stems, creating an attractive textured groundcover even when not in bloom. The foliage provides year-round interest, remaining semi-evergreen through mild winters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTufted Phlox provides valuable nectar for early-season pollinators, particularly butterflies and moths that are attracted to its sweet fragrance and vibrant blooms. The plant serves as an important food source when few other natives are flowering. While no specific ethnobotanical uses are widely documented for this species, it has long been appreciated for its ornamental beauty and adaptability to harsh conditions. Its ability to colonize difficult sites makes it ecologically valuable for erosion control and habitat restoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis versatile groundcover excels in rock gardens, xeriscapes, and as edging along paths where its low profile and spreading habit create beautiful carpets of color. Plant it on slopes or berms where drainage is excellent and its drought tolerance can be fully appreciated. Tufted Phlox pairs beautifully with other eastern Washington natives including Eriogonum (buckwheat), Balsamorhiza sagittata (arrowleaf balsamroot), and Penstemon species. It also complements ornamental grasses and makes an excellent transition plant between taller perennials and bare soil, softening the edges of borders and rock features throughout the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-514be5d1-7fff-3867-b45c-e6b5f75226f8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-29_185256.png?v=1764471196\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49949316055273,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Phlox_Caespitosa_closeup.png?v=1766274560"},{"product_id":"eriogonum-umbellatum-sulphur-flower-buckwheat-polygonaceae","title":"Sulphur Flower Buckwheat","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSulphur Flower Buckwheat\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEriogonum umbellatum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolygonaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Part Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 6\"-18\" tall x 12\"-3' wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: semi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: yellow, fading to orange\/red (May - September)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSulphur Flower Buckwheat is an extremely variable, mat-forming perennial native to dry, rocky slopes and ridges throughout eastern Washington and the western mountains. This adaptable plant develops woody stems at the base and forms broad, spreading mounds of small, spatula-shaped leaves that are green above and white-felted beneath. Thriving in well-drained to gravelly soils and full sun, it is perfectly suited to Spokane's dry climate and rocky sites. Once established, this drought-tolerant native requires virtually no supplemental water and can even survive in pure gravel, making it ideal for the most challenging xeric conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brilliant sulfur-yellow flowers emerge from red-tinted buds and bloom prolifically from early summer through fall, held in dense, frilly clusters up to four inches wide atop leafless flowering stalks. The blossoms are spectacular against the gray-green foliage, creating a vibrant display that lasts for months. As flowers mature, they fade to orange and finally to a rusty red-burgundy color that adds autumn interest and can be harvested for dried arrangements. The foliage itself provides year-round appeal, turning attractive red-russet tones in winter before greening up again in spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSulphur Flower Buckwheat is an ecological powerhouse, serving as a critical larval host plant for numerous butterfly species including the Mormon Metalmark, Rocky Mountain Dotted Blue, Lupine Blue, Desert Green Hairstreak, and Sheridan's Hairstreak. The flowers attract bees, hover flies, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds with abundant nectar throughout the long blooming season, while the seeds provide valuable food for birds and small mammals. Native American tribes including the Kawaiisu, Paiute, Shoshoni, Blackfoot, and Navajo traditionally used various parts of the plant for medicinal purposes, treating everything from stomach ailments to skin conditions, and the Blackfoot made tea from the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis versatile groundcover excels in rock gardens, xeriscapes, slope stabilization, and as a flowering groundcover where little else will grow. Plant it in hot, exposed sites with poor, rocky soil where its low-maintenance nature truly shines. Sulphur Flower Buckwheat pairs beautifully with other dry-site natives including sagebrush (Artemisia species), rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa), purple sage (Salvia dorrii), Penstemon species, and native grasses. Its spreading habit makes it excellent for erosion control on banks and slopes, while its long bloom season provides continuous color when many other plants have finished flowering. Shear back spent flower stalks in late fall or leave them for winter interest and wildlife value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-47e5717a-7fff-0d8e-e7f5-5d0ccec5f3ce\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-29_190756.png?v=1764472089\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49949321953513,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Eriogonum_umbellatum_-_Sulphur_Flower_Buckwheat_Dried_flowers.png?v=1766276502"},{"product_id":"eriogonum-niveum-snow-buckwheat-polygonaceae","title":"Snow Buckwheat","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSnow Buckwheat\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEriogonum niveum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolygonaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 8\"-18\" tall x 16\" - 24\"wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: semi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: white to pink (June - September)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: bumblebees, bees, butterflies, host plant for butterfly larva, birds, and mammals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnow Buckwheat is a freely-branched perennial subshrub native to the sagebrush deserts and dry ponderosa pine forests of eastern Washington, including the Spokane area. This mounding plant develops a woody base and sends up numerous erect branches that form attractive clumps up to sixteen inches tall and two feet wide. The species thrives in deep or sandy, well-drained soils in full sun, though it will tolerate partial shade such as found in open pine hillsides. Once established, its woody taproot seeks out water deep in the soil, making the plant exceptionally drought-tolerant and an excellent choice for xeriscaping and low-water landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive frosty-green foliage is densely covered with gray-woolly hairs on both sides, creating a silvery appearance that gives the plant its common name and provides a cooling visual effect in late summer gardens. The small, oblong to broadly lanceolate leaves are mostly basal and tufted, each about as long as its petiole. From June through September, the plant produces long-lasting sprays of tiny flowers held in large, airy inflorescences that are gray-woolly throughout. The delicate cream to pink flowers are borne in conic involucres throughout the branched flowering stems, creating a cloud-like display that stands well above the foliage and remains attractive for months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnow Buckwheat serves as a critical resource for native pollinators, with flowers that attract bumblebees, native bees, flies, butterflies, beetles, and wasps throughout its extended bloom period. Like other Eriogonum species, it serves as a larval host plant for several butterfly species including the Dotted Blue, Blue Copper, Green Hairstreaks, and Acmon Blue. The achenes (seeds) provide valuable food for songbirds and small mammals, extending the plant's wildlife value into fall and winter. Native American tribes, including those of the Columbia Basin, traditionally utilized various Eriogonum species for food and medicinal purposes, though specific ethnobotanical uses for this species are not extensively documented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis versatile subshrub excels as a groundcover or accent plant in rock gardens, xeriscapes, and dry sunny beds where its late-season blooms provide color when many other natives have finished flowering. Snow Buckwheat is particularly effective for erosion control on slopes and banks, where its deep taproot anchors soil and its low-water needs make it ideal for challenging sites. Plant it in mass groupings for dramatic effect, or use as a specimen plant in smaller gardens. It pairs beautifully with other dry-site eastern Washington natives including bluebunch wheatgrass (Pseudoroegneria spicata), needle-and-thread grass (Hesperostipa comata), silky lupine (Lupinus sericeus), gray rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa), and green rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus), blooming at approximately the same time as the rabbitbrushes to create stunning late-summer combinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b513a551-7fff-9266-bafe-44ad6ecdd21d\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-29_191353.png?v=1764472448\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":50090913825001,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Eriogonum_niveum_-_Snow_Buckwheat_closeup.png?v=1766277197"},{"product_id":"anaphalis-margaritacea-pearly-everlasting-asteraceae","title":"Pearly Everlasting","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePearly Everlasting\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnaphalis margaritacea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 18\"-24\" tall x 18\"-36\" wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: white (June - October)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: bees, butterflies, other insects, larval host for several butterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePearly Everlasting is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial is an easy-to-grow plant.  The narrow, lanceolate leaves are 3-10 cm long and remarkably distinctive—gray-green above with dense white woolly hairs below, creating a beautiful two-toned foliage that adds silvery texture to the landscape.  From June through October (occasionally into November), the stems are topped with inflorescences of clustered flower heads, each consisting of tiny yellow disk florets surrounded by papery, pearl-white bracts that give the flowers their everlasting appearance. These distinctive bracts remain fresh-looking long after the central disk flowers have faded, retaining their pristine white color and structure even when dried—making them exceptional for dried flower arrangements. Typically found on dry, sandy, or gravelly sites in open meadows, upland prairies, sunny woodland openings, roadsides, and disturbed areas from sea level to subalpine elevations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePearly Everlasting holds medicinal and cultural significance among Indigenous peoples across North America, employed extensively by Algonquin, Cherokee, Cheyenne, Chippewa, Iroquois, Kwakiutl, Okanagan-Colville, Quileute, Bella Coola, Mohegan, Montagnais, Thompson, and numerous other tribes. The whole plant is anodyne, antiseptic, astringent, expectorant, and sedative. Infusions of leaves and flowers were prepared as teas to treat colds, coughs, fevers, lung disorders, headaches, respiratory congestion, diarrhea, dysentery, and as expectorants to clear bronchial mucus. The plant was steamed and inhaled for headaches, blindness caused by sun exposure, and respiratory ailments. Poultices of the whole plant or flowers were applied topically to burns, sores, ulcers, bruises, swellings, rheumatic joints, and various skin conditions, leveraging anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. Whole plants were used in steam baths for rheumatism and paralysis. The Cherokee used cooled infusions of roots and shoots as laxatives and emetics to treat \"poison stomach.\" Dried leaves were smoked as a tobacco substitute and used as chewing tobacco replacement—sometimes smoked or chewed specifically for treating colds. The Cheyenne powdered flowers and chewed them, rubbing them on warriors' bodies for protection and strength in ceremonial contexts. The Potawatomi smoked flowers in pipes or smudged them on coals to repel evil spirits and provide spiritual protection. Young leaves are edible when cooked. The flowers, stems, and leaves combined yield yellow, gold, green, and brown natural dyes for basketry and textiles. Today the plant remains valued in folk medicine as an anti-inflammatory, for poultices on bruises, and as an astringent. It is the classic choice for dried flower arrangements and winter garden interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnaphalis margaritacea is outstanding for butterfly gardens (especially as American Lady and Painted Lady host plant), pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, rock gardens, perennial borders, dried flower gardens, and naturalized landscapes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silvery-gray cottony foliage provides exceptional textural contrast among green-leaved perennials, while the long-lasting papery white flowers offer fresh interest from mid-summer into fall—particularly valuable for late-season color. The flowers hold their structure beautifully throughout the growing season and into winter, adding architectural interest to sleeping gardens and providing material for dried arrangements that last indefinitely. Grows rapidly and establishes easily. Spreads by rhizomes and can be somewhat aggressive; control spread by removing spent flower heads before seed dispersal. Above-ground growth dies back in late summer\/fall—gardeners may remove dried foliage or leave it for winter interest and structure. Excellent for erosion control with spreading rhizomes that bind and secure topsoil layers in disturbed habitats. No serious pests or diseases except occasional caterpillar feeding (which is the GOAL for supporting native butterflies—plants recover fully and often rebloom). Plant with native asters (Symphyotrichum species), goldenrods (Solidago species), penstemons, yarrow (Achillea millefolium), native grasses, and other late-season bloomers. Provide adequate moisture during establishment; once established, extremely low-maintenance requiring minimal to no supplemental irrigation. Award of Garden Merit from Royal Horticultural Society recognizes exceptional performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-0e7e50f5-7fff-6de9-c6b8-85e4bab90110\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-29_202755.png?v=1764476891\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49965630423273,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Anaphalis_margaritacea_-_Pearly_Everlasting_-_bugs_eye.png?v=1766873336"},{"product_id":"rhus-glabra-smooth-sumac-anacardiaceae","title":"Smooth Sumac","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSmooth Sumac\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhus glabra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnacardiaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 2-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 15’ wide x 9'-15’ tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: yellow\/green (May - July)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides food for birds, bees, butterflies, and small mammals, deer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth Sumac is a spectacular deciduous shrub that spreads via underground suckers to create striking thickets on dry slopes, prairies, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides. The plant earns its common name from its smooth, hairless bark and twigs, distinguishing it from the closely related fuzzy-stemmed Staghorn Sumac. Large pinnately compound leaves, 12-20 inches long with 11-31 sharply serrated leaflets, create an almost fern-like appearance with shiny dark green summer foliage. The shrub produces dense, pyramidal clusters of tiny yellowish-green flowers in late spring to midsummer. Female plants develop the plant's most iconic feature: brilliant red, hairy berry clusters held upright above the foliage that persist throughout winter, creating dramatic architectural interest against snow. In autumn, Smooth Sumac becomes one of the first shrubs to announce the changing season, transforming hillsides with blazing displays of scarlet, orange, and crimson foliage. The picturesque form features short, crooked trunks with spreading branches that create striking silhouettes in winter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical winter food source for American Goldfinch, American Robin, Black-capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, Eastern Bluebird, Northern Flicker, Northern Mockingbird, Cedar Waxwing, Ring-necked Pheasant, Wild Turkey, Mourning Dove, Wood Thrush, Warbling Vireo, and numerous other bird species.  Larval host plant for Red-banded Hairstreak butterfly. Supports specialist native bees and provides abundant nectar and pollen for pollinators in early to mid-summer. Berries consumed by squirrels, chipmunks, and other small mammals primarily in winter when other food sources are scarce. White-tailed deer occasionally browse foliage, twigs, and fruits; Cottontail Rabbits gnaw bark during winter. Provides significant protective cover and nesting sites for Field Sparrows and other ground-nesting birds. Dense colonies create important wildlife corridors and thickets that shelter many species. Extremely valuable for winter survival when most other food sources have been depleted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe berries, rich in vitamin C and ascorbic acid, can be crushed into water to make a tart, lemonade-like drink sometimes called \"sumac-ade\"—a refreshing beverage that has been enjoyed for centuries. Native peoples used the leaves in smoking mixtures called kinnikinnik and harvested various plant parts for multiple purposes. The leaves and wood produce beautiful black ink and pigments for dyes used in textile, toy, and paper industries. Raw young sprouts were eaten as a salad green. The bark was prepared medicinally to treat various ailments. All parts of the plant contain salicin, closely related to aspirin, and preparations from Smooth Sumac have been used to treat toothache, stomachache, diarrhea, and other conditions. The hard wood has been crafted into various implements, and the picturesque branching structure makes it attractive in dried floral arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth Sumac excels in naturalized areas, on impossible slopes where even junipers struggle, for erosion control on embankments and difficult sites, in prairie restorations, and in large wildlife gardens where its spreading habit is welcomed. Though too aggressive for small formal gardens or tidy shrub borders, it is unmatched for reclaiming disturbed sites, stabilizing poor soils, and creating bold seasonal drama in challenging locations. The species tolerates drought, heat, wind, alkaline soils, road salt, black walnut toxicity, rocky conditions, and nearly every soil type except poorly drained wet sites. It develops rapidly, is generally pest and disease-free, and requires minimal maintenance once established. Colonies can be rejuvenated every few years by cutting to the ground in mid-winter, and individual suckers can be removed by digging out roots or cutting with a sharp spade if spread needs to be controlled. Best fall color occurs in full sun. For naturalizing, allow drifts and colonies to establish as they would in nature. Plant with Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula), native prairie wildflowers, Oceanspray (Holodiscus discolor), Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus), Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia), native Roses (Rosa species), and other drought-tolerant prairie and savanna species. Note that some gardeners consider it weedy due to aggressive suckering—site selection is critical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-17_190648.png?v=1766027255\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon pot","offer_id":49965638549737,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Rhus_glabra_-_Smooth_Sumac_-_flower_cluster.png?v=1766874487"},{"product_id":"sambucus-cerula-blue-elderberry-adoxaceae","title":"Blue Elderberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlue Elderberry\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSambucus cerula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdoxaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone Species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 4-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 10’-25' wide x 15’-25' tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: White (May - July)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides food for birds, bees, butterflies, large and small mammals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Elderberry is an extraordinarily fast-growing, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small tree native. This vigorous, fountain-shaped species can rocket from a one-gallon pot to a 15-foot plant in just a couple of years, making it invaluable for rapid habitat creation and restoration. The large, pinnately compound leaves feature 5-9 serrate leaflets creating a lush, tropical appearance, with leaf bases that are strongly asymmetrical. In late spring to early summer (May-July), the shrub becomes covered with spectacular flat-topped or slightly domed compound cymes of tiny creamy-white flowers, each 4-20 cm across, attracting an incredible diversity of pollinators. These blooms transform into the plant's namesake feature: clusters of small berry-like drupes that ripen to bluish-black with a distinctive powdery, waxy white bloom (glaucous coating) that lends the fruits their sky-blue appearance. The bark is smooth and whitish to gray-brown. The genus name Sambucus derives from the Greek sambuca, a stringed instrument supposedly made from elder wood, while the hollow stems have historically been used as bellows to blow air into fires—giving rise to the Anglo-Saxon name meanings of \"fire\" or \"auld.\" This species demonstrates remarkable adaptability and ecological amplitude, thriving in riparian corridors, streambanks, canyon bottoms, woodland edges, meadow margins, and even sun-baked rocky slopes, tolerating varied moisture and sun conditions once established. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely valuable shrub for wildlife—among the most important in western ecosystems.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerries consumed by 30+ bird species including jays, woodpeckers, pigeons, grosbeaks, robins, thrushes, bluebirds, towhees, tanagers, Cedar Waxwings, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Dark-eyed Juncos, Northern Mockingbirds, Western Tanagers, and numerous others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Critical food source during fall bird migration when berries ripen in August-September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowers visited by hummingbirds, native bees, butterflies, and countless pollinator species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supports specialist native solitary bees that may shelter and lay eggs in hollow twigs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primary host plant for the federally threatened Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle in California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Larval host for Spring Azure butterflies whose caterpillars feed on leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides valuable cover and nesting sites for birds and small mammals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bears (both black and grizzly), squirrels, chipmunks, and other mammals feast on ripe berries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elk and deer browse the foliage, particularly palatable in fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dense, multi-stemmed structure creates critical protective thickets for wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Elderberry possesses an extraordinarily rich ethnobotanical legacy with uses too numerous to fully catalog. The berries are highly edible when cooked (raw berries, leaves, and stems contain compounds causing nausea) and have been processed into wine, syrup, jam, jelly, pie filling, juice, and preserves for centuries—elderberry wine remains especially prized. The flowers are edible and make excellent aromatic tea or can be used in fritters and liqueurs. Native peoples throughout the West used the berries extensively, often drying them for winter storage or mixing with other berries. The bark and leaves have profound medicinal applications: applied externally for pain, bruises, swelling, and as an antiseptic; taken internally (with caution) as a laxative or to induce vomiting. Flower and berry teas treat cold and flu symptoms. The berries produce black or purple dye, while stems yield orange or yellow dye. The hard wood has been crafted into combs, spindles, pegs, and most notably musical instruments for thousands of years. Hollow stems serve as pipes, blowguns, whistles (used to call elk), fire starters, bellows, and even squirt guns. The pith was traditionally used by watchmakers for cleaning intricate tools. In Celtic folklore and mythology, elder trees were considered sacred to fairies and used in making wands. Important: Always cook berries before consumption; all plant parts except ripe cooked fruits are considered poisonous. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Elderberry excels in wildlife gardens, hedgerows, screens, forest edges, revegetation projects, slope stabilization, streambank restoration, and anywhere rapid multi-season interest is desired. While it can grow somewhat wild in form, most habitat gardeners quickly learn that birds prefer this natural structure. The species tolerates a range of conditions: full sun to partial shade, various soil types (though prefers medium to fast drainage), drought once deeply rooted (water deeply once monthly if at all after establishment), and both cool mountain climates and hot inland summers. In mild coastal zones it grows with tremendous vigor and fruits abundantly. Prune as needed to control size and shape, though superstition suggests apologizing three times when cutting elder to avoid bad luck! The flowers stimulate sweating during dry fevers, while leaves have mild laxative effects and help with rheumatism and arthritis. Best with companions like Oceanspray (Holodiscus discolor), Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia), Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), Mock Orange (Philadelphus lewisii), Red-osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea), Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus), native Currants and Roses, and native grasses. Plant multiple specimens to encourage heavy flowering and fruiting. Provide adequate space—this species grows huge and fast. Extremely easy propagation via semi-hardwood cuttings in July-August or hardwood cuttings in autumn; layering also possible. Seeds require warm stratification for 90 days followed by cold stratification for 90 days, or sow fresh in cold frames. 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First collected for science by Meriwether Lewis along the Missouri River in 1804, this remarkable shrub earned its common name from the buffalo that would rub against the thorny branches to shed their winter coats. The plant creates a shimmering spectacle with its distinctive silvery-gray foliage—small oblong leaves (1-2 inches long) are covered on both surfaces with fine silvery scales, creating an almost metallic appearance that seems to glow in sunlight. Young twigs are similarly silvery and scaly, though older bark becomes brown. Branch tips usually bear a single sharp thorn, and the loosely branched shrub develops a rounded outline at maturity, spreading moderately via underground suckers to form dense, thorny thickets over time. The species is dioecious with separate male and female plants; both sexes produce small, inconspicuous yellowish flowers in very early spring (often March), making this among the first shrubs to bloom and providing critical early-season resources for native pollinators—the mass of bees visiting male flowers creates an audible buzzing that announces spring's arrival. Female plants produce abundant oval-shaped drupes that ripen to bright red (occasionally yellow) in late summer and fall, persisting well into winter. The berries are sweet and delicious, especially after frost, completely different in taste from the bitter Russet Buffaloberry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesignated \"Special Value to Native Bees\" by Xerces Society for attracting large numbers of early-emerging native bees. Provides ideal cover and nesting sites for many bird species due to thorny, dense structure. Preferred food source for numerous songbirds including Sharp-tailed Grouse. Seeds dispersed in droppings of birds and ungulates throughout landscapes. Important browse source for big game animals including deer, elk, and pronghorn, as well as rodents. Berries consumed by birds primarily during winter when other food sources are depleted. Thorny thickets create impenetrable protective shelter for ground-nesting birds and small mammals. Nitrogen-fixing capability (via Frankia bacteria on roots) enriches soil for surrounding plant communities. Forms valuable wildlife corridors when planted in multi-row windbreak belts. Exceptionally valuable for pollinators due to early bloom time when few other flowers are available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative peoples and early settlers harvested the nutritious berries extensively, often drying them for winter storage or processing them similarly to currants. The berries are high in vitamin C, contain antioxidants and dietary fiber, and can be eaten fresh (especially after frost), dried, or cooked into jellies, jams, pies, and preserves. Note that raw berries contain small amounts of saponin (which cooking breaks down), so first-time consumers should eat small quantities to assess tolerance. The leaves can be harvested for tea. The extremely hard wood has been used for various implements. The species has significant cultural importance in Great Plains communities and remains valued in traditional foodways. Today it's recognized for outstanding ornamental qualities including the grayish-green shimmering foliage and bright red fruit displays in fall and winter, though thorns and moderate suckering may limit use in some urban settings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Buffaloberry is exceptionally well-suited for windbreaks (ideal for outside rows of multi-row belts, or as low dense barriers in single-row plantings), hedgerows, wildlife habitat gardens, pollinator gardens, xeriscapes, native plant gardens, prairie restorations, and difficult sites with poor soils. This extraordinarily hardy shrub thrives in conditions that defeat most plants: extreme cold (hardy to Zone 2), intense heat, drought, wind, alkaline soils, saline soils, infertile soils, rocky sites, and even seasonal flooding or standing water. The nitrogen-fixing ability (via symbiotic Frankia bacteria) makes it invaluable for soil improvement and rehabilitation of degraded sites. Plant in seasonally flooded riparian spots or dry uplands with equal success. However, avoid wet, poorly-drained sites where roots stay constantly saturated. The moderate to high suckering tendency allows gradual expansion to form protective thickets—excellent for large-scale habitat projects but potentially problematic in small formal gardens unless managed. Both male and female plants are needed for fruit production; plant at minimum one male for every seven females for good pollination. The grayish-green foliage creates stunning textural contrast in mixed plantings. Use in food forests, alley cropping systems, shelterbelts across prairies, reclamation sites, and anywhere rapid establishment of wildlife cover is needed. Pair with Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata), Bitterbrush (Purshia tridentata), Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia), Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus), Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum), native bunchgrasses, and other Great Plains and Rocky Mountain species. Provide full sun and well-drained to occasionally wet soils; tolerates sandy, gravelly, and alkaline conditions. Extremely low maintenance once established—no supplemental irrigation or fertilizer needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-34a7484b-7fff-7f72-fa85-7d88a3478f40\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-17_192118.png?v=1766028098\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"40 cu in","offer_id":49965683376361,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 gallon","offer_id":49965683441897,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Shepherdia_Argentea_-_Silver_Buffaloberry_-_berries.png?v=1766876945"},{"product_id":"sorbus-scopulina-greenes-mountain-ash-rosaceae","title":"Greene's Mountain-Ash","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGreene's Mountain-Ash\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSorbus scopulina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize: 3'-15’ tall x 6’-12' wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-53c10c64-7fff-b2f6-ff18-9b0c3033cf93\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: white (March - July)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife Value: birds, insects, and mammals\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreene's Mountain-Ash (also called Cascade Mountain-Ash, Rocky Mountain Mountain-Ash, or Western Mountain-Ash) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native throughout western North America from Alaska and Northwest Territories south through British Columbia to California's Sierra Nevada and east to Montana, Wyoming, the Dakotas (including Black Hills), Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Nevada, occurring in canyons, wooded slopes, stream banks, and rocky hillsides from 4,000-9,000 feet elevation (sea level in northern portions). The common name honors American botanist Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915). Species name \"scopulina\" means \"of rocky places\" or \"of the rocks\/cliffs,\" perfectly describing its preferred habitat on rocky alpine sites and mountainous terrain. This highly variable species forms dense thickets and typically grows 3-15 feet tall as a shrub (rarely to 25 feet; most commonly attains small tree form up to 20 feet only in southeastern Alaska). On rocky alpine sites at higher elevations often only 1-2 feet tall (krummholz form). Bark is thin, smooth, gray or reddish. LEAVES are pinnately compound, 10-23 cm (4-9 inches) long with 9-15 leaflets (sometimes 9-13), each leaflet lanceolate, 3-6 cm long with rounded base, acute apex, and serrate margins for almost entire length—leaves are shiny dark yellowish-green above, slightly paler below, turning attractive golden-yellow to brilliant orange-red in autumn (spectacular fall color). FLOWERS are borne in large terminal flat-topped clusters (corymbs) with 70-200 fragrant small white-to-cream flowers, each approximately 10 mm wide with 5 rounded white petals, 15-20 stamens, 3-4 styles—blooming March through July depending on elevation\/latitude. Flowers are pollinated by insects. FRUITS are small orange-to-red glossy pomes (berry-like) about 10 mm (1\/2 inch) diameter, ripening late summer\/fall and PERSISTING INTO WINTER—this persistence makes fruits critically valuable to wildlife during harsh months when other food sources depleted. Fruits are bitter\/astringent when raw but edible to humans when cooked (though care needed to distinguish from poisonous baneberries which can resemble Mountain-Ash). Throughout Cascade Mountains and Pacific Northwest, commonly called Cascade Mountain-Ash (sometimes listed as var. cascadensis). Variety cascadensis occurs mostly on west slope of Cascades, Olympic Mountains, and Sierras; intermediate forms on east Cascades and Wallowa Mountains. Species hybridizes with Western\/Sitka Mountain-Ash (S. sitchensis). Rare natural hybrid Amelasorbus jackii (cross between Amelanchier alnifolia and S. scopulina) observed in Oregon and Idaho. Not to be confused with true Ashes (Fraxinus genus—unrelated). Mountain-Ash also known as Rowans, Whitebeams, Service Trees—name \"Rowan\" from Norse word for tree or Germanic \"getting red\" (referring to fall foliage\/berries). Rowans were sacred in Celtic mythology; wood used for Druid staffs, magic wands, dowsing rods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKEYSTONE SPECIES - Fruits are CRITICALLY IMPORTANT food source for wildlife, especially valuable because they PERSIST through winter when other foods scarce.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerries consumed by grouse (ruffed grouse, blue grouse, spruce grouse), grosbeaks (Evening Grosbeaks eagerly harvest), Cedar Waxwings, thrushes, robins, jays, various songbirds—critical late-season and winter food.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds\/fruits eaten by Douglas Squirrels, chipmunks, small mammals.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwigs and foliage provide browse for moose, deer (mule deer, white-tailed deer, black-tailed deer), elk, mountain goats—moderately to highly palatable depending on region and season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black bears and grizzly bears extensively consume berries, leaves, and stems (especially important in fall fattening before hibernation).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roosevelt elk utilize Mountain-Ash in summer months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Porcupines browse bark and foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowers attract and provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and diverse insect pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dense thickets provide cover, nesting sites, and thermal protection for birds and small mammals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-elevation populations play CRITICAL ecosystem roles: maintaining diversity of wildlife\/plant species, regulating snowmelt and runoff, providing cover on harsh high-elevation sites where little else grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seeds primarily dispersed by birds, aiding natural regeneration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFRUITS were used by Native Americans and early settlers—despite resemblance to poisonous baneberries, Mountain-Ash fruits are EDIBLE when cooked (astringent\/bitter raw). Indigenous peoples cooked berries and made them into jelly, preserves, or consumed after preparation. Early settlers similarly processed fruits. CAUTION essential to distinguish from red baneberry (Actaea rubra) which is poisonous—Mountain-Ash has compound pinnate leaves with many leaflets while baneberries have different leaf structure. Various tribes used plant parts medicinally though specific documentation for S. scopulina limited compared to related species. WOOD occasionally used for implements and tools. European Mountain-Ash (S. aucuparia—introduced, naturalized species) has extensive Old World folklore and uses: fruits processed into alcoholic drinks, juice, vinegar (used medicinally), tea; wood valued in European traditions. Greene's Mountain-Ash valued today primarily for ORNAMENTAL qualities (attractive flowers, brilliant fall color, showy persistent berries, multi-season interest) and WILDLIFE HABITAT value rather than for human consumption, though fruits technically edible when cooked. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLANDSCAPE USE AND COMPANIONS: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding for wildlife gardens, pollinator gardens, naturalized landscapes, woodland gardens, mountain gardens, riparian plantings, erosion control on slopes, restoration projects, and high-elevation revegetation. Provides multi-season ornamental interest: fragrant white flower clusters (spring\/early summer), shiny dark green compound foliage (summer), spectacular golden-yellow to orange-red fall color (autumn), persistent glossy orange-red berries decorating bare branches (fall through winter). Grows in full sun to light shade (adaptable). Prefers moist, rich soils but tolerates range of conditions. Grows on rocky hillsides, open woods, stream banks, canyons, alpine sites—usually in small clumps. Does best in sandy or loamy soils; does NOT grow well in heavy clay soils. Requires good drainage. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral soils; low calcium carbonate tolerance. Hardy to USDA Zone 2 (extremely cold-tolerant—Arctic hardy). Suitable for challenging mountain sites, harsh exposed locations, high elevations where few other plants thrive. Forms dense thickets over time through suckering. Begins producing seed around 15 years of age; usually produces good crops annually. Seedlings hardy and not very susceptible to insects\/disease but may be injured by deer browsing (protect young plantings). Can be insect and disease prone when stressed—provide appropriate site conditions. Mature plants can be eliminated by severe fires, though seedlings\/sprouts may appear first and second post-fire years. Propagate by seed (dispersed by birds in wild), division, or layering. Seeds require stratification. Plant with Subalpine Fir, Engelmann Spruce, Lodgepole Pine, Quaking Aspen, willows, Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir, Western Larch (high elevations); Ponderosa Pine, Douglas-fir, Grand Fir (mid-elevations); Serviceberry, Oceanspray, Thimbleberry, Snowberry, native Currants, native Roses, Red-osier Dogwood, other mountain shrubs depending on elevation and aspect. Particularly valuable in subalpine and alpine restoration where it provides critical wildlife food and cover in harsh environments. CONSERVATION NOTE: High-elevation five-needle pine decline (from white pine blister rust, mountain pine beetle, climate change) threatens associated wildlife including species dependent on Mountain-Ash as alternative\/supplemental food source. 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This warm-season bunchgrass forms upright, fountain-like clumps and thrives in full sun to part sun locations. It is exceptionally drought-tolerant once established and adapts to a wide range of soil types. The compact to medium size makes it versatile for many garden situations, from small residential landscapes to large prairie restorations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe foliage begins the season as attractive blue-green leaves that form graceful upright clumps, but it is the fall transformation that makes this grass truly spectacular. As autumn approaches, the entire plant turns brilliant shades of orange, red, burgundy, and copper, creating a stunning display that rivals the most colorful deciduous trees. The stems often develop deep red to burgundy tones that contrast beautifully with the colorful foliage. Fluffy white seedheads appear from June through September and persist through winter, catching snow and frost to create magical effects. The winter color is equally impressive, with the foliage turning warm shades of russet, bronze, and tan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Bluestem provides critical resources for wildlife throughout the year. Seeds are consumed by numerous bird species including finches, sparrows, and juncos, particularly during fall and winter. The fluffy white seedheads are especially attractive to birds. The clumps provide excellent winter cover and nesting sites for ground-dwelling birds. The grass supports numerous beneficial insects and serves as a host plant for several skipper butterfly species. Historically, Little Bluestem was a dominant grass in tallgrass prairies, supporting vast ecosystems of plants and animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis versatile grass excels in perennial borders, meadow gardens, prairie plantings, and naturalistic landscapes. The spectacular fall and winter color makes it invaluable for four-season interest. Plant in groups or drifts for maximum impact, or use singly as accent plants. Excellent companions include coneflowers, Black-Eyed Susan, asters, goldenrod, and other prairie natives. The warm fall colors combine beautifully with purple and blue late-season flowers. The compact size works well in smaller gardens while still providing substantial visual impact. Consider planting where late afternoon sun can illuminate the colorful fall foliage and fluffy seedheads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-82ed12af-7fff-e71a-c799-1f337ad893b3\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-22_092810.png?v=1766424503\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"10 cu in","offer_id":49966373404905,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Schizachyrium_scoparium_-_Little_Bluestem_-_spring_color.png?v=1766934094"},{"product_id":"solidago-canadensis-canadian-goldenrod-asteraceae","title":"Canada Goldenrod","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCanada Goldenrod\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolidago canadensis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 2'-4' tall x 2’-4' wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: yellow-gold (August-First Frost)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: numerous bees, butterflies, and moths, birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian Goldenrod is an adaptable and prolific native perennial that thrives in a wide range of soil types including sand, loam, and clay. This versatile plant performs well in full sun to part sun locations and is extremely adaptable to different growing conditions. Once established, it spreads into attractive clusters through rhizomes, creating impressive stands of golden color in late summer and fall. The plant is exceptionally easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are spectacular plume-like clusters of tiny golden-yellow blooms that appear from August through October, providing crucial late-season color when many other plants have finished blooming. Each flower head contains numerous small individual flowers arranged in dense, pyramidal clusters that can be quite showy. The blooms are covered with golden pollen that attracts a wide variety of pollinators. The foliage consists of lance-shaped, toothed leaves that are bright green during the growing season and turn attractive shades of gold and bronze in fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian Goldenrod is recognized as a keystone plant, meaning it supports an exceptionally high number of native butterfly and moth caterpillars, as well as specialist bees that depend on goldenrod pollen. The late-season blooms are absolutely critical for monarch butterflies and other pollinators preparing for migration or winter. Native bees, honeybees, beneficial wasps, and numerous butterfly species visit the flowers. The plant provides shelter and overwintering habitat for beneficial insects. Seeds are consumed by finches and other small birds. This plant is essential for maintaining healthy pollinator populations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis prolific native provides valuable late-season color and is perfect for naturalistic plantings, pollinator gardens, and meadow landscapes. It combines beautifully with purple asters to create classic fall color combinations. The plant spreads steadily but not aggressively, filling in nicely over time. Excellent companions include Douglas Aster, Black-Eyed Susan, coneflowers, and native grasses. Consider planting in the back of borders where its height and late color can shine. Important note: Goldenrod does not cause hay fever; ragweed, which blooms at the same time, is the culprit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-22_132926.png?v=1766438983\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49956523999465,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Solidago_canadensis_-_Canadian_Goldenrod_-_flower_cluster.png?v=1766947621"},{"product_id":"sisyrinchium-idahoense-idaho-blue-eyed-grass","title":"Idaho Blue Eyed Grass","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIdaho Blue Eyed Grass\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSisyrinchium idahoense\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIridaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRegional native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 6\" tall x 1' wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: moderate - prefers spring moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color and Bloom Time: Blue to Purple (April to June)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: Attracts small native bees and beneficial insects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdaho-Blue-Eyed Grass is a delightful small perennial that provides charming spring color in sunny gardens. Despite its common name, this plant is not a true grass but rather a member of the iris family. It naturally prefers dry, open meadows and thrives in full sun with well-drained soils. The plant responds particularly well to spring rains, producing a lovely display when adequate moisture is available early in the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are small but enchanting, appearing as delicate six-petaled stars in shades of blue to purple with bright yellow centers. Each flower opens in the morning and lasts only a day, but new blooms continue to appear throughout the spring from April to June. The flowers are held on slender stems above the foliage, creating a floating effect in the garden. The foliage is grass-like, consisting of narrow, blade-like leaves that grow in tufts, explaining the common name. The fine-textured foliage remains attractive even after flowering ends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdaho-Blue-Eyed Grass provides important nectar and pollen for small native bees and other beneficial insects during the spring flowering period. The small flowers are perfectly sized for tiny pollinators that might struggle to access larger blooms. The plant's preference for open meadows makes it valuable for maintaining diverse meadow ecosystems that support a wide range of insects and other wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis charming native provides a spring surprise in perennial gardens, especially when given spring rains and plenty of sunlight. It works beautifully naturalized in meadow gardens, rock gardens, or as edging along pathways. The grass-like foliage blends seamlessly with ornamental grasses and lawn alternatives. Plant in groups or drifts for best effect, as the small flowers are most impressive when massed together. Excellent companions include other spring wildflowers such as Blue Flax, Pasque Flower, and native bulbs. The fine texture provides nice contrast with bolder perennials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-9e59aabc-7fff-6838-7151-1d379dd12e83\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-22_142036.png?v=1766442049\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49956567351529,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Sisyrinchiumidahoense-Idaho-Blue-EyedGrass-bugseye.png?v=1766953051"},{"product_id":"helianthella-uniflora-little-sunflower-asteraceae","title":"Little Sunflower","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLittle Sunflower\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelianthella uniflora\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 4’ tall x 3’ wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: bright yellow (May - October)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: Excellent pollen source for bees, seeds attract birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Sunflower is a showy perennial that thrives in well-drained, coarse soils in full sun locations. This hardy native performs exceptionally well in Spokane's dry climate and is competitive against weeds, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance landscapes. The plant establishes a sturdy upright form with strong stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are large, solitary, and reminiscent of classic sunflowers, with bright golden-yellow petals surrounding prominent central disks. Each flower head can reach several inches across and stands proudly atop the stems. The foliage is deep green and attractive throughout the growing season, providing nice texture even when not in bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis native perennial provides exceptional wildlife value as an important pollen source for a wide variety of native bees and other pollinators. Birds eagerly consume the seeds in late summer and fall, making it valuable for supporting local wildlife populations. The long blooming period from May through October ensures sustained nectar and pollen resources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Sunflower works beautifully in perennial borders, meadow gardens, and naturalistic plantings. It pairs well with other native plants such as yarrow, balsamroot, lupines, and native grasses. The plant is especially effective when massed in groups of three to five for maximum visual impact. Consider combining with Blue Flax, Purple Sage, or Blanket Flower for a vibrant native display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-23_085700.png?v=1766509222\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49958977306857,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Helianthella_uniflora_-_Little_Sunflower_-_bugs_eye.png?v=1766953939"},{"product_id":"monardella-odoratissima-coyote-mint-lamiaceae","title":"Coyote Mint","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCoyote Mint\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonardella odoratissima\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegional Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 5-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun to Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 1’ wide x 2’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: Pink, purple, white, or blue flowers (May to August)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value:  bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; deer resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoyote Mint is a showy, sprawling perennial with a distinctive aromatic fragrance. This attractive native thrives in full sun to part sun and well-drained soils, making it well-suited for rock gardens and dry borders. The plant has a somewhat sprawling growth habit that adds informal charm to naturalistic plantings and creates interesting texture in the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are small but abundant, appearing in dense, rounded clusters at the stem tips. Colors range from pink and purple to white and blue, depending on the variety. The blooms appear from late spring through summer, providing extended color. The strongly scented minty leaves are the plant's signature feature, releasing their pleasant fragrance when brushed or crushed. The aromatic foliage is gray-green and covered with fine hairs, adding to the plant's drought tolerance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis native is highly attractive to pollinators, drawing bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds to its nectar-rich flowers. The aromatic foliage makes it deer resistant, an important consideration in areas with browsing wildlife. Native Americans used various Monardella species as medicinal herbs and flavoring agents. The minty leaves make excellent aromatic tea and can be used similarly to culinary mints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoyote Mint is a striking addition to rock gardens, herb gardens, and xeric borders where its fragrance can be appreciated. It works well cascading over rocks or walls, and can be used as an edging plant along pathways where foot traffic will release its scent. Excellent companions include penstemon, buckwheat, sage, and other drought-tolerant natives. Combine with Blue Flax, Blanket Flower, or Little Sunflower for a colorful, pollinator-friendly display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-8efbe040-7fff-2b1e-446f-4abdc286bb9b\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-23_092516.png?v=1766510743\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\"","offer_id":51133780132073,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Monardellaodoratissima-CoyoteMint-bugseye.png?v=1766983175"},{"product_id":"penstemon-attenuatus-taper-leaf-penstemon-plantaginaceae","title":"Taperleaf Penstemon","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTaper-Leaf Penstemon\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePenstemon attenuatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlantaginaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 4-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun - Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 1.5' tall x 1.5' wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: Blue, purple, pink, or white flowers (June to August)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaper-Leaf Penstemon is an eye-catching native perennial that thrives in well-drained, sandy to gravelly soils. This beautiful wildflower performs best in full sun to part shade and is well-adapted to Spokane's climate. The plant forms attractive clumps with upright flowering stems rising from basal foliage, creating a tidy, vertical accent in the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tubular flowers are rich in color, appearing in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white depending on the individual plant. They are arranged in whorls along the upper portion of the stems, creating showy spikes that bloom from June through August. Each flower is perfectly shaped for pollination by hummingbirds and long-tongued bees. The glossy green leaves are lance-shaped and taper toward both ends, giving the plant its common name. The foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis native penstemon is valuable for attracting hummingbirds, which are drawn to the tubular flowers. Native bees and butterflies also visit the blooms regularly for nectar and pollen. The extended bloom period ensures sustained food resources for these important pollinators throughout the summer. Like other penstemons, this species has natural compounds that make it unpalatable to deer and most browsing animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaper-Leaf Penstemon is excellent for perennial borders, wildflower meadows, and rock gardens. It combines beautifully with other native plants and provides reliable summer color with minimal maintenance. Plant in groups of three or more for maximum visual impact. Excellent companions include Wild Blue Flax, Blanket Flower, yarrow, and native grasses such as Blue Grama. The vertical flower spikes provide nice contrast with mounding or spreading plants. This penstemon also works well in pollinator gardens and hummingbird gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-23_093216.png?v=1766511152\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49959097729257,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot2026-02-02204337.png?v=1770094220"},{"product_id":"berberis-aquifolium-oregon-grape-berberidaceae","title":"Oregon Grape","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOregon Grape\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerberis aquifolium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerberidaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 5-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 5’ wide x 5' tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruits: Blue grape-like berry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers Color: Bright Yellow (February-May)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value:  Flowers attract early-season bees and butterflies; blue berries eaten by birds including robins, waxwings, and towhees; provides cover; hosts butterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOregon Grape is a stunning native evergreen shrub growing 5-6 feet tall and 5 feet wide, with an upright to spreading habit. Remarkably adaptable, it thrives in conditions from full sun to full shade, though it performs best with some shade protection in hot, dry sites. Once established, it becomes quite drought-tolerant. This versatile shrub grows naturally in forests, woodland edges, and rocky areas throughout the Pacific Northwest, adapting to various soil types as long as drainage is adequate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe holly-like evergreen foliage is the plant's signature feature—glossy, pinnately compound leaves with 5-9 spiny-toothed leaflets that resemble holly. New growth emerges bronze to reddish, maturing to deep green, then transforming to burgundy-purple tones in winter, providing exceptional year-round color. In early spring (February-May), brilliant clusters of bright yellow flowers appear before most plants bloom, creating a spectacular display and sweet honey-like fragrance. By late summer, clusters of waxy blue berries develop, resembling tiny grapes and adding another season of interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOregon Grape is invaluable for wildlife and has significant ethnobotanical importance. The early flowers provide crucial nectar for emerging bees and butterflies when few other plants are blooming. The tart blue berries are consumed by numerous bird species including robins, cedar waxwings, and towhees. Indigenous peoples extensively used Oregon Grape—the berries for food, juice, and dye; the bright yellow inner bark and roots for yellow dye and medicine. The roots contain berberine, a compound with antimicrobial properties, and were used to treat digestive issues and infections. The berries can be made into jellies and wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for mixed borders, foundation plantings, woodland gardens, and as a low-maintenance evergreen groundcover. Oregon Grape works beautifully under trees and in shaded areas where few flowering plants thrive. The spiny foliage makes it useful for barrier plantings. Good companions include sword fern, kinnikinnick, salal, serviceberry, and vine maple. It spreads slowly by rhizomes to form attractive colonies. The plant is deer-resistant due to its spiny leaves and is recognized as Oregon's state flower, making it a significant plant for Pacific Northwest gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d9eddd7d-7fff-a0f5-6c20-d911ecf8c7e3\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-25_193811.png?v=1766720319\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":49967214821609,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Berberisaquifolium-OregonGrape-flowers.png?v=1766985541"},{"product_id":"ericameria-nauseosa-gray-rubber-rabbitbrush-asteraceae","title":"Gray Rubber Rabbitbrush","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGray Rubber Rabbitbrush\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEricamerica nauseosa (formerly \u003cspan\u003eChrysothamnus nauseosus)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 5' tall x 5’ wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers Color: Bright Golden Yellow (August-October)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: Critical late-season nectar source for butterflies and native bees; seeds eaten by birds; provides cover for jackrabbits and sage grouse; important winter browse for deer and elk when other forage is scarce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGray Rubber Rabbitbrush is a vigorous native deciduous shrub growing 1-8 feet tall (typically 5 feet), with a rounded crown and multiple erect stems arising from the base. It thrives in full sun and is exceptionally drought-tolerant, making it ideal for xeric landscapes. This hardy species grows on dry, open plains, valley bottoms, foothills, and mountains throughout the arid western United States. It tolerates poor soils including sandy, gravelly, clay, and alkaline conditions, and often appears on disturbed sites as an early successional species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe narrow, thread-like leaves are grayish-green and covered with dense, felt-like white hairs that give the plant its silvery appearance and help reduce water loss. The flexible, rubbery stems are yellowish-green and similarly hairy. From August through October, when most plants have finished blooming, the shrub becomes absolutely covered in dense, rounded clusters of brilliant golden-yellow tubular flowers at branch tips. These showy blooms are pleasantly fragrant to some (pineapple-like) and pungent to others (the species name 'nauseosa' refers to this). After flowering, fluffy white seed heads persist through winter, adding textural interest to the dormant landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a keystone species, Gray Rubber Rabbitbrush is ecologically invaluable as one of the few native plants providing abundant nectar for pollinators during late summer and fall when food sources are scarce. It attracts a wide array of butterflies, native bees, and other insects. Jackrabbits use it for shelter, and sage grouse utilize it for cover. During winter, it provides important browse for mule deer, elk, and pronghorn when other food is unavailable. Indigenous peoples and settlers used the plant extensively—Navajo people obtained yellow dye from the flowers, bark was used for making baskets and chewing gum, and the plant had various medicinal uses including treating coughs and chest pains. The latex in the sap was studied as a rubber source during World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for pollinator gardens, restoration projects, erosion control, and naturalized areas. The spectacular late-season bloom provides essential color and wildlife value when summer flowers fade. Excellent companions include Big Sagebrush, native grasses, penstemon, and other xeric plants. Works beautifully in mass plantings or as specimens in low-water landscapes. Cut back to several inches in early spring before new growth to maintain compact form and encourage abundant flowering. Low-maintenance and deer-resistant once established, this plant is a cornerstone species for authentic high desert landscapes and critical for supporting pollinators in the Spokane region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-c16b3aa3-7fff-942e-c28e-9f8357409ff9\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-25_195548.png?v=1766721362\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seven Oaks Nursery \u0026 Plants of the Wild","offers":[{"title":"40\" plug","offer_id":49962758996201,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":50567245758697,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/GrayRubberRabbitbrush-Chrysothamnusnauseosa-bugseye.png?v=1768089199"},{"product_id":"lonicera-ciliosa-orange-honeysuckle-vine-caprifoliaceae","title":"Orange Honeysuckle Vine","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOrange Honeysuckle Vine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonicera ciliosa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eCaprifoliaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eSun-Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eSize: 20' - 30' long vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eFruit: Red-Orange berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought Tolerant: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers Color: \u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -0.25in; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBrilliant orange to orange-red (May-July)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife Value:  Flowers are hummingbird magnets; attracts butterflies and bees; berries eaten by birds including robins and waxwings; provides nesting sites and cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eOrange Honeysuckle is a stunning native deciduous twining vine that climbs 20-30 feet, creating dramatic vertical interest. Remarkably adaptable, it thrives in conditions from full sun to full shade, though it blooms most profusely with adequate sunlight. This vigorous climber grows naturally along forest edges, in open woodlands, and climbing through trees and shrubs throughout the Pacific Northwest. It prefers moist, well-drained acidic soils but adapts to various conditions once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eThe distinctive feature that makes this honeysuckle instantly recognizable is the unique arrangement of its uppermost leaves—they're fused together forming circular, saucer-shaped discs that frame the flower clusters like nature's own decorative plates. The oval, blue-green leaves are 2-3 inches long and grow in opposite pairs. From May through July, dramatic clusters of 1-2 inch long tubular flowers emerge from the center of these disc-like leaves. The brilliant orange to orange-red blooms are spectacular, creating a stunning display against the foliage. By late summer, translucent red-orange berries develop, adding another season of interest and wildlife value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eOrange Honeysuckle is an absolute hummingbird magnet—the tubular orange flowers are perfectly designed for hummingbird pollination, and these birds are frequent visitors throughout the blooming season. The flowers also attract butterflies, bumblebees, and other pollinators. Birds including robins, waxwings, and thrushes consume the berries. The dense vine provides excellent nesting sites and protective cover for birds and small mammals. Unlike its invasive Asian cousins, this native honeysuckle is well-behaved and beneficial. Indigenous peoples had various uses for the plant, though the berries are generally considered inedible for humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eExcellent for growing on fences, trellises, arbors, rock walls, and through trees and shrubs. Provides spectacular summer color in vertical spaces while supporting hummingbirds and other wildlife. Works beautifully in woodland gardens, native plant landscapes, and wildlife gardens. Good companions include serviceberry, Oregon grape, sword fern, and native shrubs. The vine is not invasive and doesn't require aggressive pruning. Plant where you can watch hummingbirds visit the flowers. A beautiful alternative to invasive non-native honeysuckles, combining ornamental value with significant wildlife benefits for Spokane-area landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-25_200157.png?v=1766721733\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49962777706729,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot2026-05-07212352.png?v=1778215003"},{"product_id":"rosa-woodsii-woods-rose-rosaceae","title":"Wood's Rose","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWood's Rose\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosa woodsii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 3-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 5’ wide x 3.5'-5' tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: pink (May - July)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: Flowers attract bees and butterflies; rose hips provide critical winter food for birds and mammals; dense thickets offer excellent nesting sites and protective cover; hosts various butterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood's Rose is a charming native deciduous shrub growing 3.5-5 feet tall and spreading to form attractive thickets through suckering. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and, once established, becomes quite drought-tolerant. This adaptable species grows naturally along streams, in meadows, forest edges, and on hillsides throughout the western United States. It tolerates various soil types and conditions, making it versatile for many landscape situations. The spreading habit creates natural colonies that provide valuable wildlife habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn spring, new canes emerge with attractive reddish color, adding early-season interest. The compound leaves consist of 5-7 oval, toothed leaflets that are bright green through summer. From late spring into summer, the shrub becomes covered with fragrant, five-petaled pink flowers, typically 1-2 inches across, borne in small clusters. The simple, wild rose blossoms are beautiful and sweetly fragrant. By late summer and fall, the flowers are followed by bright red, round rose hips that persist well into winter, creating a stunning display against snow and providing crucial wildlife food. The stems have moderate prickles—enough to deter browsing but not overly aggressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a keystone species, Wood's Rose is ecologically significant. The fragrant flowers attract numerous native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The rose hips are extraordinarily valuable for wildlife—they're consumed by birds including cedar waxwings, robins, grouse, and pheasants, as well as by bears, deer, elk, and small mammals. The hips persist through winter when food is scarce, making them a critical survival resource. The dense, thorny thickets provide excellent protective cover and nesting sites for songbirds and small mammals. Indigenous peoples extensively used wild roses—the hips were eaten fresh and dried for winter food (rich in vitamin C), the petals made fragrant tea, and various parts had medicinal uses. The hips can be used for jams, jellies, and teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for naturalized areas, hedgerows, wildlife gardens, and erosion control on slopes. The suckering habit makes it excellent for stabilizing soil and creating informal barriers. Works beautifully with serviceberry, sumac, elderberry, and native grasses. Plant where it has room to spread and form thickets—perfect for outer areas of properties or wildlife corridors. The combination of fragrant flowers, attractive foliage, colorful hips, and exceptional wildlife value makes this an outstanding choice for ecological landscapes. Low-maintenance and hardy, Wood's Rose is essential for supporting native pollinators and providing winter wildlife food in Spokane-area gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-75301988-7fff-8f55-bc8d-9351b434c61f\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-26_190859.png?v=1766804955\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"1 gal","offer_id":49964475842793,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot2026-02-03042958.png?v=1770122088"},{"product_id":"ribes-sanguineum-red-flowering-currant-grossulariaceae","title":"Red Flowering Currant","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRed Flowering Currant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRibes sanguineum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrossulariaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun - Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 6’ wide x 4'-6’ tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: Deep pink - Rose Red (April - May)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Benefit: Among the earliest flowers for hummingbirds emerging from migration; attracts butterflies and bees; berries eaten by birds; provides nesting cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Flowering Currant is a spectacular Pacific Northwest native deciduous shrub growing 4-6 feet tall and 6 feet wide with an upright, arching habit. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and, while preferring moderate moisture, tolerates some drought once established. This beautiful species grows naturally in open forests, woodland edges, and on slopes from British Columbia to California. It adapts to various soil types and is one of the most ornamental native shrubs of the Pacific Northwest, often planted in landscapes for its stunning spring display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shrub is absolutely covered with spectacular drooping clusters (racemes) of tubular flowers in early spring, typically April to May, often blooming before leaves fully emerge. The deep pink to rose-red flowers appear in pendant chains 3-6 inches long, creating one of the most dramatic spring displays of any native shrub. The maple-like leaves are 2-4 inches wide with 3-5 lobes, aromatic when crushed, emerging as the flowers fade. The foliage is attractive through summer, then turns brilliant shades of red, purple, yellow, and orange in fall, providing exceptional autumn color. By mid-summer, blue-black berries covered with a whitish bloom develop, though they're often hidden by foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Flowering Currant is one of the most important early-season nectar sources for hummingbirds—Anna's and Rufous hummingbirds time their return migration to coincide with the blooming of this plant. The abundant tubular flowers provide crucial energy for hummingbirds, butterflies, and early-emerging bumblebees when few other flowers are available. Birds including robins, waxwings, and towhees consume the berries. The shrub provides good nesting cover. Indigenous peoples used the berries fresh and dried, though they're somewhat tart and insipid; some tribes mixed them with sweeter fruits. The berries can be used for jams and jellies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for woodland gardens, mixed borders, foundation plantings, and as a specimen showcasing its spectacular spring bloom. Plant where early spring flowers can be appreciated—near windows, patios, or along paths. The outstanding flower display, multi-season interest, and critical value for early-season hummingbirds make this an exceptional landscape plant. Good companions include Oregon grape, serviceberry, sword fern, and native woodland plants. Works beautifully in transitional areas between sun and shade. The combination of stunning ornamental qualities and significant wildlife benefits makes Red Flowering Currant an outstanding choice for Pacific Northwest gardens, bringing early spring color and hummingbirds to Spokane-area landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-26_191501.png?v=1766805316\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Tall","offer_id":50007251386601,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot2026-05-04223215.png?v=1777959189"},{"product_id":"rosa-nutkana-nootka-rose-rosaceae","title":"Nootka Rose","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNootka Rose\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosa nutkana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 3-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 3'-9’ wide x 4'-6' tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: Pink (May - July)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: Fragrant flowers attract bees and butterflies; large rose hips provide critical winter food for birds and mammals including deer, elk, bears, and numerous rodents; impenetrable thickets offer exceptional nesting sites and protective cover; hosts mourning cloak and grey hairstreak butterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNootka Rose is a vigorous native deciduous shrub growing 4-9 feet tall and spreading readily through rhizomes to form dense, loose thickets. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist conditions, though it adapts to various moisture levels once established. This robust species grows naturally in moist flats, along streams, near wetlands, and in meadows from Alaska to California and east to the Rocky Mountains. The variety hispida is found east of the Cascades (including Spokane), while variety nutkana grows west of the Cascades. Both tolerate a range of soils from sandy to clay as long as adequate moisture is available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compound leaves consist of 5-7 toothed leaflets with rounded tips. Stems are distinctive—often very dark brown to black—armed with paired, straight, broad thorns at the base of each leaf. These thorns are larger than most wild roses, creating an effective barrier. From late spring through summer, spectacular fragrant flowers appear, typically borne singly (sometimes in pairs or triplets) at branch tips. The large pink blooms measure 2-3 inches across with broadly notched petals, filling the air with sweet rose fragrance. By late summer and fall, the flowers are followed by large (1-2 cm), purplish-red rose hips that persist well into winter, creating stunning displays and providing crucial wildlife food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a keystone species, Nootka Rose is ecologically invaluable. The fragrant flowers attract numerous pollinators including native bees and butterflies. The large, nutritious rose hips are consumed by an extraordinary array of wildlife—deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, bears, coyotes, and various rodents eat the fruits, while squirrels, mice, beavers, and porcupines consume twigs and leaves. Birds including waterfowl utilize the dense thickets for nesting and escape cover. Deer browse the flowers and young stems (though the plants are often called \"deer candy\"). Indigenous peoples throughout the Pacific Northwest used Nootka rose extensively—the hips (exceptionally high in vitamins A, C, and E) were made into teas, jams, and dried for winter food; young shoots were eaten raw or cooked; roots and bark had numerous medicinal uses including eyewash, treating sore throats, and easing childbirth; branches were used for hand brooms and to remove human scent before hunting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for hedgerows, wildlife barriers, erosion control on streambanks and hillsides, and naturalized areas. The spreading habit creates impenetrable thickets perfect for defensive plantings and wildlife habitat. IMPORTANT: Plant away from pathways—the large thorns are formidable. Excellent for outer property boundaries where it can spread freely. Works beautifully in raingarden edges, pollinator gardens, and habitat corridors. Good companions include willows, elderberry, serviceberry, and native grasses. Can be propagated easily through live staking of dormant shoots. The combination of spectacular fragrant flowers, exceptional wildlife value, and erosion control makes Nootka Rose outstanding for ecological landscapes. A cornerstone species for supporting native biodiversity in Spokane-area gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-8bf6e141-7fff-4ba4-feeb-ed14bf950546\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-26_192335.png?v=1766805829\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"1 gal","offer_id":49964497109225,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Rosagymnocarpa-Wood_sRose-branch_b2da9da2-a5b5-46d6-a541-9915f0cb4379.png?v=1767004921"},{"product_id":"symphoricarpos-albus-snowberry-caprifoliaceae","title":"Snowberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSnowberry\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymphoricarpos albus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaprifoliaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 3-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 5' wide - 4'-5' tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit: White waxy berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers Color: White to pale pink (June-July)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value:  Flowers attract hummingbirds and bees; white berries eaten by birds including robins, waxwings, and grouse (berries toxic to humans); dense thickets provide excellent cover for birds and small mammals; browsed by deer and elk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnowberry is a charming native deciduous shrub growing 4-5 feet tall and spreading freely through rhizomes to form dense thickets. Remarkably adaptable, it thrives in conditions from full sun to full shade, making it one of the most versatile native shrubs for challenging sites. Once established, it becomes quite drought-tolerant. This hardy species grows naturally in open forests, woodland edges, clearings, and disturbed areas throughout much of North America. It tolerates a wide range of soils including clay, loam, and sand, and adapts to various moisture levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe opposite leaves are simple, oval, and medium green, typically 1-2 inches long, sometimes with slightly wavy or lobed margins. The foliage creates a fine-textured appearance. In June and July, small, bell-shaped flowers appear in terminal and axillary clusters. The delicate pink-tinged white blooms are only about 1\/4 inch long but are attractive to hummingbirds. By late summer through winter, the shrub becomes covered with its signature feature—clusters of bright white, waxy, spongy berries about 1\/2 inch in diameter. These distinctive snow-white berries persist well into winter, creating a striking display against bare branches and snow, and are the source of the plant's common name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnowberry is valuable for wildlife despite the berries being toxic to humans. The white berries are consumed by numerous bird species including robins, cedar waxwings, grouse, quail, and thrushes, providing important food when other sources are scarce. Small mammals also eat the berries. The dense, spreading thickets provide excellent protective cover and nesting sites for birds and small mammals. Deer and elk browse the twigs and foliage. The small flowers attract hummingbirds and native bees. Indigenous peoples had various uses for snowberry—some tribes made the berries into soap for washing hair, and the plant had limited medicinal applications. IMPORTANT: The berries are toxic to humans and should not be consumed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for erosion control on slopes, understory plantings, woodland gardens, and naturalized areas where it can spread freely. The shade tolerance makes it valuable for difficult shaded sites where few shrubs thrive. Works beautifully as informal hedges or allowed to form thickets for wildlife habitat. Good companions include serviceberry, oceanspray, ninebark, and sword fern. The spreading habit is beneficial for stabilizing soil but requires room to expand—not suitable for small, confined spaces. The stunning white berries provide exceptional winter interest. Low-maintenance and adaptable, Snowberry is ideal for naturalizing and supporting birds in challenging sites throughout Spokane-area landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6087acfa-7fff-84f9-f68e-edf02b8a734d\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-26_193109.png?v=1766806282\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":49967451603177,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Symphoricarposalbus-Snowberry-branch.png?v=1767005249"},{"product_id":"antennaria-microphylla-rosy-pussytoes-asteraceae","title":"Western Yarrow","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-e20e9c1d-7fff-1ddd-d1f1-8c5e205faadd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Yarrow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAchillea millefolia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun - Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1'-3' tall x 2'-3' wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: White, occasionally pink; May through September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife: Attracts butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects; deer resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern yarrow is a hardy, aromatic herbaceous perennial widespread across Canada and the northern United States, including Washington's Spokane region. This vigorous plant spreads by rhizomes to form colonies in open meadows, grasslands, prairies, and disturbed areas from sea level to alpine elevations. Native yarrow grows from an extensive fibrous root system that allows it to thrive in a wide range of soil conditions, from sandy to clay to rocky substrates. The finely divided, fern-like foliage is aromatic when crushed, releasing a distinctive, somewhat pungent fragrance. The soft, feathery leaves give the plant an attractive texture even when not in bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowering display consists of numerous tiny white flowers arranged in dense, flat-topped or slightly dome-shaped clusters called corymbs, typically one-half to one inch wide. Each flower head contains ten to one hundred individual florets with white ray flowers (occasionally tinged pink or yellow) surrounding a central disk. The flowers bloom prolifically from late spring through early fall, with deadheading encouraging continuous flowering. The erect flowering stems rise well above the foliage, reaching heights of one to three feet. The leaves are bipinnately or tripinnately divided into hundreds of tiny segments, giving rise to both the common name milfoil and the species epithet millefolium, meaning thousand-leaved. The foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season and turns bronze in fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarrow provides exceptional value for pollinators and beneficial insects. The flat-topped flower clusters serve as landing platforms for butterflies, native bees, parasitic wasps, and other beneficial insects, making it an essential component of pollinator gardens. The flowers are particularly attractive to small native bees and hover flies that help control pest populations. While deer and livestock generally avoid the aromatic foliage, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, and deer occasionally browse the flower heads. The plant has an extraordinary history of medicinal use spanning millennia. Named after the mythical Greek hero Achilles, who reportedly used it to treat soldiers' wounds in the Trojan War, yarrow has been employed by countless cultures for its astringent, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. Native American tribes including the Navajo, who called it life medicine, used it for toothaches, earaches, wounds, burns, fevers, and numerous other ailments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn garden and landscape settings, yarrow is remarkably versatile and low-maintenance. It thrives in full sun to part shade in well-drained soils and is exceptionally drought-tolerant once established, though it grows more vigorously with occasional moisture. The plant tolerates poor soils, making it ideal for challenging sites, and its spreading rhizomes provide effective erosion control on slopes and banks. Yarrow naturalizes readily and can become aggressive in rich garden soils, so site selection is important. Use it in meadow plantings, cottage gardens, perennial borders, and naturalistic landscapes where its informal habit is welcome. It combines beautifully with other drought-tolerant perennials and native grasses. The flowers have excellent vase life and are prized by floral designers for fresh and dried arrangements. While yarrow is generally tough and pest-free, it can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals, and it is toxic to pets if consumed in quantity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-a195aa5c-7fff-0332-c08f-829422933b8c\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-26_193519.png?v=1766806536\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49964509528297,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot2026-02-05202044.png?v=1770353844"},{"product_id":"berberis-repens-creeping-oregon-grape-berberidaceae","title":"Creeping Oregon Grape","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCreeping Oregon Grape\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerberis repens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerberidaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 1' tall x 3' wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers Color: Bright Yellow (April-May)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value:  Early flowers provide crucial nectar for emerging bees and butterflies; blue berries eaten by birds including robins, waxwings, and towhees; provides winter food and evergreen cover; hosts butterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreeping Oregon Grape is a stunning native evergreen groundcover shrub growing only 12 inches tall but spreading 3 feet or more wide through rhizomes to form attractive colonies. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and, once established, becomes quite drought-tolerant. This low-growing form of Oregon grape grows naturally in dry, open forests, on rocky slopes, and in woodland edges throughout the western United States. It adapts to various soil types as long as drainage is adequate, and is more drought-tolerant than its taller relative, tall Oregon grape (Berberis aquifolium).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe holly-like evergreen foliage is the plant's signature feature—glossy, pinnately compound leaves with 3-7 spiny-toothed leaflets that create exceptional year-round interest. New growth emerges bronze to reddish in spring, matures to deep green through summer, then transforms to burgundy-purple and bronze tones in winter, providing multi-season color. In early spring (April-May), brilliant clusters of bright yellow flowers appear before most plants bloom, creating a spectacular low display and releasing a sweet honey-like fragrance. By late summer, clusters of waxy blue berries develop with a dusty bloom, resembling tiny grapes and providing another season of ornamental and wildlife value. The berries are great winter food for birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreeping Oregon Grape is invaluable for wildlife. The early flowers provide crucial nectar for emerging bees and butterflies when few other plants are blooming. The tart blue berries are consumed by numerous bird species including robins, cedar waxwings, towhees, and grouse. The evergreen foliage provides year-round cover. Indigenous peoples extensively used Oregon grape—the berries for food, juice, and dye; the bright yellow inner bark and roots for yellow dye and medicine. The roots contain berberine, a compound with antimicrobial properties, traditionally used to treat digestive issues and infections. The berries can be made into jellies and wine, though they're quite tart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for low-maintenance evergreen groundcover, slope stabilization, rock gardens, and as edging along paths and borders. The low profile makes it ideal for areas where tall Oregon grape would be too large. Excellent under trees, in woodland gardens, and in difficult dry shade where few flowering groundcovers thrive. The spiny foliage makes it useful for low barrier plantings. Good companions include kinnikinnick, wild ginger (in moister sites), sword fern, and native grasses. Spreads slowly to form attractive colonies. Deer-resistant due to spiny leaves. The combination of exceptional year-round foliage color, early spring bloom, and significant wildlife value makes Creeping Oregon Grape an outstanding low groundcover for Spokane-area landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-9af45d53-7fff-b055-fdd9-479ed6b3db17\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-26_194428.png?v=1766807090\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":50007235428585,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot2026-03-31113039.png?v=1774992127"},{"product_id":"gaillardia-aristata-blanket-flower-asteraceae","title":"Blanket Flower","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlanket Flower\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaillardia aristata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 3-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 1'-2' tall x 2’ wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers Color: Yellow-orange with red centers (June-October)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds; provides nectar throughout summer into fall; seeds eaten by goldfinches and other birds; exceptional pollinator plant; long blooming period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanket Flower is a spectacular native perennial growing 1-2 feet tall and spreading about 2 feet wide in clumps. It thrives in full sun and is exceptionally drought-tolerant once established, making it one of the most reliable and low-maintenance native perennials. This cheerful species is native to the western and central United States, growing naturally in prairies, open meadows, and along roadsides. It adapts to poor soils and actually prefers lean, well-drained conditions over rich garden soil. The plant forms attractive basal clumps with upright flowering stems and has an extended bloom period that can last from early summer into fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe basal leaves are lance-shaped to spatula-shaped, typically 4-6 inches long, gray-green and slightly hairy. The foliage forms attractive rosettes. From June through October (and often surviving light frosts), the plant produces an abundance of showy daisy-like flowers on long stems. Each vibrant bloom is 2-3 inches across with distinctive ray petals that are typically bright yellow or orange with red or burgundy zones near the base, creating a striking bicolor effect. The petals have notched or toothed tips adding textural interest. The central disc is prominent and reddish-brown. The brilliant colors resemble Native American blanket patterns, giving the plant its common name. Deadheading spent blooms encourages continuous flowering throughout the season. The plant readily self-seeds, and one plant will often become many, creating naturalized drifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanket Flower is exceptionally valuable for pollinators. The showy, nectar-rich flowers attract numerous butterflies, bees (including natives), and even occasional hummingbirds throughout the extended blooming season. The plant provides crucial summer and fall nectar when many spring bloomers have finished. Goldfinches are particularly fond of the seeds and can often be seen perched on spent flower heads. Other seed-eating birds also consume the achenes. Indigenous peoples' specific uses are not extensively documented, though the plant was certainly part of the prairie ecosystem they knew well. The plant is deer-resistant and thrives with neglect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for perennial borders, wildflower gardens, prairie restorations, xeric landscapes, and anywhere low-maintenance color is desired. The cheerful flowers and long bloom period make it popular for sunny gardens. Excellent in mass plantings where it creates stunning displays. Works well in cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and along pathways. The plant grows best in poor, loose, well-drained soils and may become floppy in rich soil. Deadhead regularly to prolong blooming and maintain tidy appearance, or allow self-seeding for naturalized areas. Good companions include purple coneflower, black-eyed Susan, native grasses, and other prairie species. Easy to grow from seed or division. 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It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moderate moisture, though it tolerates some dryness once established. This beautiful species is native to western North America, growing naturally in meadows, open forests, under coniferous trees, and on slopes from foothills to montane elevations. It adapts to various soil types including loam, clay, and gravel. The plant forms robust clumps with upright to spreading stems covered in distinctive sticky, glandular hairs—the source of both its common and scientific names (viscosissimum means 'very sticky').\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deeply palmately lobed leaves are 2-4 inches across with 5-7 divisions, creating an attractive, almost maple-like appearance. The foliage is medium to dark green and covered with sticky glandular hairs that give it a tacky feel when touched and a pleasant, somewhat resinous fragrance when crushed. The leaves form handsome mounds even when not in bloom. From late spring through summer, the plant produces abundant flowers in loose clusters. Each blossom is 1-1.5 inches across with five rounded, slightly overlapping petals that range from light pink to deep magenta-purple with darker veining. The flowers are showy and delicate, creating beautiful displays. After flowering, distinctive long-beaked seed capsules develop. When ripe, these capsules explosively disperse seeds—the 'beaks' spring upward, flinging seeds away from the parent plant in a fascinating mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSticky Geranium is valuable for pollinators. The showy flowers attract bees, butterflies, and occasional hummingbirds seeking nectar. The plant provides important food resources for various native pollinators throughout its extended bloom period. The sticky glandular hairs may deter some browsing insects while not affecting pollinators visiting flowers. Indigenous peoples used sticky geranium medicinally—various tribes made poultices and infusions from the roots and leaves to treat wounds, sores, and digestive issues. The astringent roots were particularly valued. The plant contains tannins which give it medicinal properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for perennial gardens, meadow plantings, woodland edges, and naturalized areas. Works beautifully under coniferous trees where it tolerates dappled shade. The attractive foliage and showy flowers make it excellent for mixed borders. Good for dry meadows and areas with some moisture. The sticky stems and leaves are deer-resistant. Plant where the attractive foliage can be appreciated throughout the season. Good companions include native grasses, asters, lupines, and woodland perennials. The plant may self-seed moderately through its explosive seed dispersal. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor. The combination of beautiful flowers, attractive foliage, pleasant fragrance, and pollinator value makes Sticky Geranium an excellent native geranium for Spokane-area gardens seeking hardy, adaptable perennials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f677231a-7fff-6760-7b6f-d174e0408d3f\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-26_201138.png?v=1766808710\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49967966191849,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Geraniumviscosissimum-StickyGeranium-bugseye.png?v=1767006569"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/collections\/Screenshot2026-01-31204631.png?v=1770989851","url":"https:\/\/www.tanagergreenhouse.com\/collections\/busy-with-bees.oembed?page=2","provider":"Tanager, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}