Native Wildflowers
Native perennials and annuals spanning woodland, meadow, and riparian habitats. All open-pollinated, grown from seed.
11 Varieties Currently Available
Big Leaf Lupine
One of the tallest and most ornamental native lupine species in the West. Forms handsome colonies in open meadows, wetland edges, and streambanks, and has been used in riparian restoration to provide shaded microclimates for salmon and steelhead. In moist soils, individual plants can reach 5 feet, with tall vivid blue flower spikes blooming over many weeks. An excellent bumble bee plant and likely host for several gossamer-wing butterflies.
Broadleaf Lupine
An important host plant for many butterfly caterpillars and a sturdy, deer-resistant species that adapts well to tough conditions, including urban locations. A fast-growing pioneer species that naturally colonizes burned or disturbed areas — it was an early colonizer of Mount St. Helens after the 1980 eruption. Strongly upright flower stalks create a beautiful blue-purple display that attracts bumble bees. The mostly evergreen foliage remains attractive through winter. Similar to River Lupine but longer-lived, growing just over 3 feet in height. Flower color is variable, sometimes displaying a white patch on the banner petal.
River Lupine
A large, short-lived wildflower with a showy floral display and pleasant scent. Usually behaves as a biennial — mostly vegetative in the first year, then producing an impressive number of blooms in the second. Flowers provide pollen and nectar for bumblebees, other native pollinators, and beneficial insects.
Sicklekeel Lupine
A biennial found from sea level to mid-elevations along the Pacific crest, from British Columbia to Mexico. Upright flowering stems rise to about 2 feet, with lower-growing foliage below. A caterpillar host plant for many butterflies, including blues, hairstreaks, and sulphurs. Deer-resistant and a favorite of bumble bees. Well-suited to sunny embankments, hot areas near pavement, and rewilding projects.
Silver lupine
An easy-to-grow, drought-tolerant native wildflower with year-round silver foliage and deep purple to light blue flowers. Requires well-drained soil. Found naturally on dry slopes, chaparral, and edges of oak forests. Tolerates dry conditions well and is a consistent favorite of bumblebees.
Grand collomia
A distinctive annual with a terminal cluster of trumpet-shaped flowers in peach with blue anthers. Attracts bumblebees, honey bees, and larger native bees.
Bleeding Hearts
Pacific bleeding heart is a beloved shade garden plant. In early spring, delicate blue-green foliage emerges, soon followed by an abundance of purplish-pink heart-shaped blooms bobbing above the leaves on upright stems. Attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators. An excellent choice for shaded woodland settings.
Showy Milkweeds
Thick, fleshy stems and leaves make showy milkweed a distinctive addition to any landscape. Large, globe-like pink flower clusters attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Does best in open, sunny habitats with moist, fertile soil and low competition from taller plants. The only native host plant for monarch butterflies west of the Cascade Mountains.
Douglas Asters
A fast-growing perennial with purple daisy-like flowers that attracts pollinators from late summer through autumn, when most other flowers have gone to seed. Rugged and often quite tall — best planted in a sunny open area with plenty of space. Spent flowers stay upright on sturdy stalks and provide winter interest and habitat for birds and overwintering beneficial insects.
Pacific Asters
Attractive daisy-like flowers and lush garden growth make Pacific aster a reliable choice for perennial borders and containers. Spreads by rhizomes — can be vigorous in ideal conditions. Cut to the ground after flowering.
Western Red Columbine
A wonderfully adaptable plant equally happy in shaded, damp areas and open sunny meadows — it struggles only in hot, dry conditions. Relatively low-growing, so it performs best where it won't be crowded by taller plants. Attracts a surprising range of pollinators, from hummingbirds to tiny Andrena mining bees and syrphid flies. A great native understory choice beneath mature fir trees, adding color to a space that might otherwise have few non-green options.
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