{"title":"Keystone Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive your garden the biggest impact with our keystone plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeystone native plants in the Spokane area are a unique combination of arid forest plants and high desert species. Incorporating local keystone native plants to your yard will ensure your plants thrive and will invite caterpillars, pollinators, and birds back into our community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf everyone in Spokane added just one keystone native, think of the ripple effect—more food for pollinators, healthier soil, and a stronger, more resilient ecosystem for all.\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":"Plants of the Wild","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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAmelanchier alnifolia\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\n\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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: 10’-20' tall x 10’ 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 (March - April)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\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 style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2026-01-24_200506.png?v=1769313933\" alt=\"\"\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":"penstemon-barrettiae-barretts-penstemon","title":"Barrett's Penstemon","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBarrett's Penstemon\u003c\/h1\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;\"\u003ePenstemon barrettiae\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\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\u003eRare Pacific Northwest Endemic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColumbia River Gorge 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 5-8\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 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’ x 3’\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: Rose purple\/lilac (April - June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides food for hummingbirds\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\u003eShowy, shrubby evergreen perennial with thick, leathery blue-green leaves and long tubular rose-purple to lilac flowers. Forms dense clumps with stems 8 to 16 inches tall that spread along the ground forming a loose mat. Discovered by Almeta Hodge Barrett prior to 1886, this special native is found only in the Columbia River Gorge and upper Klickitat River canyon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves are wide, succulent-like, and coated with a distinctive blue waxy powder, creating a striking glaucous appearance. Oppositely arranged leaves are stiff and leathery with smooth or slightly serrated edges, reaching up to 3.5 centimeters long with clasping bases. Showy flowers are 1 to 1.5 inches long, tubular in shape with a lipped mouth, blooming April through June. The entire plant is hairless with a glossy, waxy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly attractive to hummingbirds who visit the nectar-rich tubular flowers. This remarkable penstemon is adapted to cliff habitats and steep rock faces, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens and rocky outcrops. Despite its limited wild range, it has proven to be a reliable and widely cultivated garden plant, tolerant of various conditions once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is ideal for dry, sunny rock gardens, cliff gardens, alpine gardens, and as a border plant in well-drained areas. Grows naturally on cliffs and rock outcrops where soil is thin, often anchoring in rock cracks and crevices in talus. Perfect for gardeners seeking an uncommon, showy native with distinctive waxy blue-green foliage and vibrant spring flowers. Excellent choice for water-wise landscapes and native plant collections featuring Pacific Northwest endemics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"10 ci plug","offer_id":49302114861289,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Barrett_sPenstemonflower_16af2a12-4bc9-4c19-b294-856624ad364a.png?v=1762539074"},{"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":"Spokane Conservation Dist","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":"Derby Canyon Native","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":51440438313193,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\" x 9\" band","offer_id":51612114059497,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Redstemceonothusflowercloseup.png?v=1762538966"},{"product_id":"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":"Plants of the Wild","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-argenteus-silvery-lupine-fabace","title":"Silver Lupine","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSilver Lupine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLupinus argenteus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabaceae\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\u003eUSDA Zone 3-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun \/ Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 1' x 3'\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: light purple\/blue (May - July)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWildlife value: pollinators, butterflies, and hummingbirds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-growing perennial with erect stems covered with fine hairs. Thrives in dry, well-drained soils from sagebrush plains to ponderosa pine forests and subalpine ridges. Adapts to various soil types including sandy, rocky, loamy, and clay soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShowy spikes up to 8-10 inches long of blue to violet pea-shaped flowers bloom in early to midsummer, creating stunning displays when planted in masses. Banner petals often feature distinctive white or yellow patches. Palmately compound silvery-green leaves with 5-9 leaflets give the plant its characteristic silvery sheen, adding year-round textural interest. Silvery hairs on stems and foliage create an attractive accent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a nitrogen-fixing legume, silvery lupine enriches soil and can establish in harsh, low-fertility areas. Designated as a keystone native plant, it provides critical food for numerous butterflies including arrowhead blue, gray hairstreak, lupine blue, and silvery blue. Important nectar source for native bees and bumble bees. Spreads quickly to form attractive colonies, making it valuable for habitat restoration and erosion control on slopes and ridges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis can be used in rock gardens, wildflower gardens, prairie restoration, native plant gardens, or naturalized areas. Excellent choice for informal gardens, meadows, and dryland gardens. Reseeds readily. Looks breathtaking when planted in mass across desert flats, mountain slopes, and meadows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Seeds are toxic to humans and livestock if consumed in large quantities. Beautiful and beneficial in appropriate wildlife garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-12_035202.png?v=1762948349\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"1 Quart","offer_id":49363706282217,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Lupinus_argenteus_flower.png?v=1764046279"},{"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: extremely\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":"Great Bear","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49363713130729,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 cu in","offer_id":51554475540713,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"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":true}],"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":false},{"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":"Plants of the Wild","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49363736789225,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ci","offer_id":51287459496169,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"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":"Seven Oaks Nursery \u0026 Plants of the Wild","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":"physocarpus-malvaceus-mallow-ninebark-rosaceae","title":"Mallow Ninebark","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMallow Ninebark\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysocarpus malvaceus\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-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 6’ x 6’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit: follicles (dry capsules)\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 - July)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: provides habitat for birds and mammals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeciduous shrub with upright to vase-shaped habit. Attractive cinnamon-colored peeling bark provides year-round interest. Thrives in dry, rocky soils but adaptable to various soil types. Height typically 2-7 feet, depending on site conditions. Tolerates full sun to part shade but prefers some protection in hot, dry locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRounded clusters of small white flowers create a delicate display in early summer. Leaves are small (1-2 inches), resembling grape or currant leaves, with 3-5 shallow lobes and toothed margins. Foliage is bright green through summer, turning brilliant shades of red to rose-brown in fall. The exfoliating bark becomes more pronounced with age, adding winter texture. Often brings on fall color early during drought stress, a natural adaptation to summer heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForms dense thickets that provide excellent cover and nesting sites for birds and small mammals. Flowers attract native bees and other pollinators. Browsed occasionally by wildlife. Regenerates vigorously after fire, making it valuable for post-fire restoration. Associated with diverse plant communities including ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir forests. Commonly found growing alongside Ocean Spray (Holodiscus discolor), Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia), and Snowberry (Symphoricarpos species).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent understory shrub for woodland gardens or naturalized plantings beneath established trees. Perfect for creating layered plantings and adding texture to native landscapes. Ideal for dry, rocky slopes and canyon sites where it thrives with minimal care. Works well in hedgerows, informal screens, or mass plantings. Suitable for erosion control on banks and hillsides. Provides multi-season interest with spring flowers, summer foliage, fall color, and winter bark. Native wildtype plants offer superior nectar resources compared to cultivated purple-leaf varieties.\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_2025-11-24_211234.png?v=1764047671\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants of the Wild","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":49405063037161,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Physocarpus_malvaceus_-_Mallow_Ninebark_bug_view.png?v=1764047694"},{"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":"Spokane Conservation Dist","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":"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. Can be difficult to overwinter in pots due to rotting susceptibility, so plant out or provide excellent drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-17_190836.png?v=1766027347\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seven Oaks Nursery \u0026 Plants of the Wild","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":49965677379817,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Sambucus_cerula_-_Blue_Elderberry_-_flower_cluster.png?v=1766876096"},{"product_id":"prunus-emarginata-oregon-cherry-bitter-cherry-rosaceae","title":"Oregon Cherry (Bitter Cherry)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOregon Cherry (Bitter Cherry)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrunus Emarginata\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-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 10’-30' wide x 10’-50' tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit: bright red\/black 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\u003eFlower Color: white-light pink (April - June)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: birds, insects, and mammals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOregon Cherry (also called Bitter Cherry) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native throughout western North America from British Columbia and Vancouver Island south to southern California and east to Montana, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona, occurring from 150 feet elevation in northern range to 9,000 feet in southern California. This is THE most common western cherry species. Two distinct varieties recognized: var. emarginata (shrub-like, more widespread, 10-30 feet) and var. mollis (small tree form west of Cascades, 24-50 feet, exceptional specimens 80-100 feet tall). The species forms thickets through vigorous spreading via underground rhizomes\/stems that extend up to 50 feet from parent plant, sending up adventitious shoots to create dense colonies—this suckering habit makes it invaluable for erosion control and wildlife cover but potentially too aggressive for small formal gardens. MOST EASILY IDENTIFIED by distinctive bark: smooth, shiny, reddish-brown to silvery-gray with prominent horizontal lenticels (raised pores allowing gas exchange)—this attractive bark provides excellent winter interest and year-round identification feature. Leaves are small (2-8 cm or 3\/4-3 inches), thin, egg-shaped, yellowish-green, finely toothed with unevenly sized serrations, rounded at tip (\"emarginate\" means notched at margins, referring to leaf characteristics). In spring (April-June), trees produce showy flat-topped clusters of fragrant white to pinkish five-petaled flowers with numerous hairlike stamens—flowers are highly ALMOND-SCENTED (similar to related cherries), attracting early-season pollinators. Flowers are pollinated by insects and give way to abundant small drupes (cherries) 7-14 mm (1\/4-1\/2 inch) diameter, ripening July-September, dispersing August-September. Fruits are bright red to dark red or nearly black, round with thick skin—as common names suggest, fruits are EXTREMELY BITTER and inedible to humans (though edible to wildlife). Leaves turn attractive yellow in autumn before dropping. The species has hybridized with introduced European Sweet Cherry (P. avium) in Puget Sound area, creating nearly sterile hybrid P. × pugetensis. Historical medicinal compound prunetin (isoflavone) was first isolated from P. emarginata bark by Finnemore in 1910.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKEYSTONE SPECIES - Prunus genus ranks THIRD among all plant genera in Lepidoptera support. Estimated to be caterpillar HOST and LARVAL FOOD SOURCE for approximately 150 species of native butterflies and moths including Western Tiger Swallowtail, Lorquin's Admiral, Elegant Sheepmoth, Sara Orangetip, Silvery Blue, Spring Azure, and numerous others. Flowers attract hummingbirds, native bees (including specialists), European honey bees—early almond-scented blooms provide critical nectar\/pollen for emerging spring pollinators. Fruits are IMPORTANT FOOD for numerous birds: Cedar Waxwings (flock to trees), Evening Grosbeaks (eagerly harvest seeds in early autumn), grouse, grosbeaks, jays, woodpeckers, chickadees, many songbirds—valuable because fruits persist through season. Fruits eaten by squirrels, foxes, black bears, coyotes, chipmunks, raccoons, rodents, small mammals, even slugs (in Washington). Foliage is VALUABLE browse for mule deer, elk, black bear—HIGHLY PREFERRED winter forage for Columbian black-tailed deer in Pacific Northwest and California; browsed by deer\/elk in Southwest; utilized by mountain beaver in Sierra Nevada. Highly palatable to sheep (preferred sheep food in Oregon); also eaten by cattle. Dense thickets provide IMPORTANT COVER for wildlife, roosting sites, thermal protection, nesting habitat. Ground-foraging birds (thrushes) and amphibians feed on arthropods living in fallen leaf litter. Bare winter trunks\/stems with reddish-brown bark and visible lenticels add landscape interest. CAUTION: Seeds (pits) of all Prunus species contain poisonous cyanogenic compounds and should never be eaten by humans or livestock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOregon Cherry\/Bitter Cherry was extensively used by Pacific Northwest tribes including Bella Coola, Cowichan, Hanaksiala, Kwakwaka'wakw (most notably), Klamath, and numerous others. BARK was essential material for basket making—peels off in long fibrous strips ideal for weaving baskets and other implements. BARK and ROOTS were used medicinally: decoctions of root and inner bark taken daily to prevent\/treat heart troubles; bark infusions used in treatment of tuberculosis; bark combined with crab apple (Malus spp.) as cure-all tonic for treating colds and various ailments; bark and plant parts applied as poultices for medicinal purposes. Infusions of ROTTEN WOOD reportedly used as contraceptive. Haida used peeled bark sheets as SPLINTS for broken limbs. Despite extremely bitter fruits being inedible to humans, fruits occasionally consumed by Native peoples after special preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivated as ornamental (usually var. mollis)—attractive bark, flowers, and fruit make it pleasing addition to woodland gardens and habitat landscapes. Valued for wildlife habitat enhancement, erosion control, streambank stabilization, riparian restoration, forested riparian buffers to reduce erosion and protect aquatic environments. Sometimes used in naturalized landscapes and restoration projects where thicket-forming habit is asset rather than liability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding for wildlife gardens, habitat restoration, erosion control, streambank stabilization, riparian buffers, naturalized areas, thicket plantings, forest edges, and large-scale revegetation. With its attractive bark, almond-scented flowers, and bright red fruits, Bitter Cherry can be lovely addition to full sun or partially shaded areas. Thrives in wide range of habitats from mountain brush to woodland to riparian areas—in Oregon commonly found in Ponderosa Pine and Douglas-fir forests, on rocky slopes, in mixed forests at mid-to-alpine elevations, disturbed areas, clearings, and openings. Prefers moist, loamy or sandy loam soils with good drainage but remarkably adaptable—also grows on dry, exposed, rocky sites and tolerates clay soils (though thrives better in loamy\/rocky areas). Grows in full sun to partial shade. Requires very little if any supplemental water once established. Tolerates nutrient-rich to moderate soils; medium to slow drainage optimal. Forms dense thickets over time through aggressive suckering—WATCH OUT for this spreading habit which creates veritable haven for wildlife but may be problematic in small formal landscapes or near structures. Best suited for naturalized areas, large properties, wildlife corridors, restoration sites where thicket formation is desired. Overbrowsing by deer can decrease cover. When used to enhance wildlife habitat, benefits from protection from foraging animals for at least 3 years after planting. Sometimes brushfield communities containing Bitter Cherry eliminated to benefit conifer establishment, though this reduces wildlife habitat value. Roots spread extensively (up to 50 feet), creating new shoots. No serious pests or diseases except occasional caterpillar feeding (which is GOAL for supporting native Lepidoptera—plants recover and provide critical habitat). Plant with Ponderosa Pine, Douglas-fir, Grand Fir, Western Larch, Quaking Aspen, Oceanspray, Serviceberry, Snowberry, Chokecherry, native Roses, Currants, Red-osier Dogwood, Western Thimbleberry, native shrubs and understory species. Companions depend on elevation and moisture: dry mountain forests versus riparian zones versus mixed conifer stands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-20_051850.png?v=1766236750\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":51437593166057,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Prunus_Emarginata_-_Oregon_Cherry_-_habit.png?v=1766931496"},{"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. Maintaining healthy Mountain-Ash populations increasingly important as pine ecosystems face challenges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants of the Wild","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":49966345617641,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Sorbus_scopulina_-_Greene_s_Mountain-Ash_-_habit.png?v=1766932225"},{"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":"Plants of the Wild","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":"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":"Derby Canyon Native","offers":[{"title":"5.5\" or 10 ci plug","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":"crataegus-douglasii-douglas-hawthorn-rosaceae","title":"Douglas Hawthorn","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDouglas Hawthorn\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrataegus douglasii\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\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: 30’ wide x 30' tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit: scarlet berries\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 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: white (May - June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: Scarlet berries persist into winter providing crucial food for birds; thorny branches offer excellent nesting and protective cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouglas Hawthorn is a native deciduous tree growing to 30 feet tall and wide, forming a round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-e2649395-7fff-f005-4ae1-fb295aee2676\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eed crown. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soil conditions including well-drained clay, loam, and sand. The tree displays excellent drought tolerance once established and is quite hardy, making it well-suited to Spokane's climate. Its sturdy branches bear large 1-inch thorns that provide natural protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eIn late spring, clusters of showy white flowers cover the tree, creating a magnificent display. The simple green leaves provide summer foliage that turns subtle colors in autumn. By summer, edible scarlet berries develop and persist well into winter, adding brilliant color to the winter landscape. The thorny, spreading branches and attractive form make this tree architecturally interesting throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eDouglas Hawthorn is invaluable for winter wildlife, as the persistent scarlet berries provide a critical food source for birds when other food is scarce. The dense, thorny branches offer excellent nesting habitat and protective cover for songbirds and small mammals. The flowers attract pollinators in spring. The edible berries can also be used for jellies and preserves, though they're often left for wildlife. Indigenous peoples historically used various parts of the plant medicinally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20.0pt;\"\u003eThis native hawthorn excels as a specimen tree, in wildlife gardens, and naturalized areas. The thorny nature makes it ideal for security plantings and living fences. It works well in mixed borders and provides excellent structure in four-season landscapes. Good companions include serviceberry, chokecherry, Oregon grape, and native shrubs. While the thorns require careful placement away from high-traffic areas, they're an asset for creating protective wildlife habitat and barrier plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-25_190813.png?v=1766718510\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants of the Wild","offers":[{"title":"1 gal","offer_id":49962678681833,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Crataegusdouglasii-DouglasHawthorn-habit.png?v=1766984485"},{"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":"1 Gallon","offer_id":50567245758697,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 cubic inch","offer_id":51462397460713,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/GrayRubberRabbitbrush-Chrysothamnusnauseosa-bugseye.png?v=1768089199"},{"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":"Plants of the Wild","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":"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":"Plants of the Wild","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":"cornus-sericea-redosier-dogwood-cornaceae","title":"Redosier Dogwood","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRedosier Dogwood\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornus sericea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornaceae\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 2-8\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'-9' tall x 5'-10' 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: White (May-June)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value:  Berries for birds, cover for wildlife, pollinator plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedosier Dogwood is a deciduous shrub with striking red stems that provide exceptional winter interest in the landscape. It thrives in part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils, making it ideal for rain gardens and riparian areas. The plant spreads slowly to form colonies, creating effective screening and wildlife habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite flower clusters appear in spring from May through June, creating a showy display against the emerging foliage. The flowers give way to white berries in August that mature to blue-white, providing food for birds through late summer and fall. The distinctive red branches become most vibrant in winter, offering year-round visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis native shrub provides excellent wildlife value with berries attracting numerous bird species and flowers supporting pollinators. The dense branching structure offers nesting sites and cover for birds and small mammals. Historically, Native American tribes used the flexible red stems for basket weaving and the inner bark had medicinal applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedosier Dogwood works well in mixed shrub borders, naturalized areas, and as part of windbreak plantings. It pairs beautifully with other moisture-loving natives like Western Coneflower, Douglas Hawthorn, and various native grasses. Plant in groups for maximum winter stem color impact and wildlife benefit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants of the Wild","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":49967428206825,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Cornussericea-RedosierDogwood-flowercluster.png?v=1767003249"},{"product_id":"american-plum","title":"American Plum","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAmerican Plum\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrunus americana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–25' tall × 15–25' wide as a tree; often colonizes as a multi-stemmed suckering shrub to 8–10'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Moderate — tolerates short dry spells once established; prefers average moisture; less drought-tolerant than regional natives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: White, fragrant, 5-petaled flowers in flat-topped clusters before leaf emergence (April–May)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Benefits: Major wildlife food plant; fruit consumed by over 40 bird species and numerous mammals; larval host plant for Coral Hairstreak, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, and Spring Azure butterflies; dense thickets provide nesting and escape cover; browse for deer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-bc1d5174-7fff-cc81-17ee-60dbf7a46f6e\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Plum is one of the most ecologically significant fruiting shrubs or small trees of the Great Plains and central North America, found naturally along stream banks, woodland edges, fence rows, roadsides, and open grasslands from Saskatchewan and Idaho east to the Atlantic coast. While it reaches the western edge of its native range in Idaho, it is not a naturally occurring species in the Spokane area or Washington State; gardeners seeking a native Prunus for the region should consider Prunus emarginata (Oregon Cherry) or Prunus virginiana (Chokecherry), both of which are native to the Spokane area and listed in regional guides. American Plum is nonetheless a resilient, adaptable, and highly productive plant where grown. It tolerates a wide range of soil types — from sandy to loamy — and moderate drought, though it performs best with average soil moisture and good drainage. It can sucker freely to form dense thickets, which is a significant consideration in managed landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Plum offers genuine multi-season appeal. In mid-spring, before leaves emerge, the bare branches are blanketed with clusters of small, fragrant, white five-petaled flowers — one of the most striking early-spring floral displays of any large shrub. The flowers are often described as sweetly almond-scented and create a cloud-like effect that draws attention from a distance. The dark green summer foliage (leaves 2–4\" long, oval, sharply toothed) provides a clean backdrop for the developing fruit. By midsummer, round, 1-inch drupes ripen from green through red to yellow, offering weeks of color. In fall, foliage turns yellow to reddish before dropping. The thorny, spreading branch structure gives the plant architectural character in winter. Left to sucker, American Plum forms a dense, impenetrable thicket; managed as a single-trunk tree with regular removal of root sprouts, it develops a more refined small-tree form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew plants provide as concentrated a wildlife resource as American Plum. The fragrant spring flowers are an important early nectar and pollen source for native bees and honeybees before many other plants have leafed out. The abundant mid-summer fruit is consumed by an exceptionally wide array of wildlife: wild turkeys, black bears, white-tailed deer, foxes, raccoons, skunks, and more than 40 species of birds including grosbeaks, robins, bluebirds, mockingbirds, and quail. The dense suckering thicket provides nesting habitat and protective cover for songbirds and small mammals. It is a larval host plant for the Coral Hairstreak, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, and Spring Azure butterflies. Ethnobotanically, American Plum was one of the most important food plants of Plains Indigenous peoples — Lakota, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Omaha, and many others harvested the fruit fresh, dried it for winter storage, and made it into pemmican. The Cheyenne also used the branches ceremonially in the Sun Dance, and the Navajo used roots to make red dye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Plum is best suited to naturalized settings, wildlife gardens, edible landscapes, windbreaks, and revegetation projects where its suckering habit is an asset rather than a liability. It is an excellent choice for orchard borders, rural hedgerows, and erosion-prone slopes. Gardeners who want the ornamental and wildlife benefits without the thicket-forming tendency should plan to remove suckers consistently during summer once new growth flushes. For a regionally appropriate Prunus alternative, Chokecherry (P. virginiana) or Oregon Cherry (P. emarginata) both offer similar wildlife value with native provenance. If planted, pair American Plum with other fruiting shrubs to extend the wildlife food season: Sambucus nigra cerulea (Blue Elderberry), Ribes aureum (Golden Currant), and Rosa woodsii (Wood's Rose) create a productive, multi-layered wildlife hedge. 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It spreads from persistent underground rhizomes and produces enormous quantities of windborne seeds, allowing it to rapidly colonize disturbed ground. In the Spokane region it thrives in full to part sun and is highly adaptable to most soils — from moist riparian margins to drier slopes — though it performs best with at least moderate moisture. Once established, it is remarkably hardy and can handle Spokane's hot, dry summers, particularly in lower-traffic areas where soils remain slightly moister.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFireweed is one of the most visually arresting plants in the Pacific Northwest landscape. Tall, upright red-tinged stems carry slender alternate leaves and terminate in long tapering spikes of four-petaled magenta-pink blossoms, each about an inch across. A single spike may carry up to 50 blooms, opening progressively from the base upward, providing weeks of color from midsummer through early fall. As flowers fade they are replaced by slender seed pods that split open to release clouds of silky white tufted seeds — a spectacular late-season display. The foliage often takes on warm orange and red tones in autumn before dying back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFireweed carries significant ethnobotanical importance across Pacific Northwest and boreal Indigenous cultures. Young shoots and leaves were eaten raw, boiled, or steamed as a nutritious spring green by Alaska Native, Bella Coola, Clallam, and many other peoples. Stems were split to harvest the edible pith and the tough fibers processed for making twine and fishnets. A poultice of roasted roots was applied to treat skin boils, and infusions were used for digestive complaints. For wildlife, fireweed functions as a keystone early-successional species: hummingbirds rely on its nectar, bees prize it for high-quality honey production (fireweed honey is commercially prized in Canada and Alaska), and the White-lined Sphinx moth and other lepidoptera use it as a larval food plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the landscape, fireweed is best suited to naturalized or semi-wild areas where its spreading habit can be appreciated rather than controlled. It makes a dramatic statement in rain gardens, along fence lines, at forest edges, or in large wildflower meadow plantings. Because it spreads vigorously by rhizome, plant it in areas with thin, drier soils or where it can intermingle freely with other robust natives. Excellent companions include Nootka Rose (Rosa nutkana), Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus), Douglas Aster (Symphyotrichum subspicatum), and Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis). Avoid planting directly adjacent to delicate perennials it may overrun. It is particularly beautiful when massed along slopes or intermixed with native grasses such as Blue Wildrye (Elymus glaucus).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2026-05-30_154042.png?v=1780180874\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-9d8a4402-7fff-7468-b597-52960e622e98\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Bear","offers":[{"title":"1 Quart","offer_id":51136445481193,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Fireweed_Tanager.png?v=1780246596"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tanagergreenhouse.com\/collections\/keystone-plants.oembed?page=2","provider":"Tanager, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}