Search Results

Greek for "wool-bearing," this Eriophorum is native to the Cascade Mountains and thrives in moist soil. Its downy-tufted white spikes are at home near the water and it will get very sulky if put in a dry situation. Evergreen; 10 inches tall and spreading; blooms April–June. Sorry, grasses and sedges cannot...

A beautiful color mix of vigorous hybrids from Idaho stock - peaches, yellows, oranges... Foxtail lilies thrive in hot, full sun and are tolerant of a range of soil types as long as VERY good drainage and summer drought is provided. Protect from strong winds. Will naturalize in good conditions. Mature size: 5-6...

Bolder purple daisy-like flowers with yellow centers bloom spring through summer. Bright blooms appear to float above the foliage in low morning or evening light. It's happy at the coast and tolerates valley clay! Prefers part shade if grown inland. Mature size: 2 ft T x W Minimum temperature: -20° F

Greek for "wool-bearing," Eriophorum or clumping Cotton Grass grows with large, tufted, downy, white nodding spikelets in summer. It will naturalize to make a "cotton patch" if in a somewhat acidic and boggy area. Intriguing next to Ophiopogon 'Ebony Knight,' Sarracenia (Pitcher Plant), and Caltha (Marsh Marigold). Blooms April–June. Mature size: 2 ft...

A blooming specimen of this sea holly is a sight to behold. Very ornamental steely-blue-purple thistle-like flowers on 2-3' stems have a pretty and spiny ruff — the floral equivalent of excitement. Eryngiums are incredibly hardy, and happily grow in hot and dry conditions. Excellent choice for coastal areas. Clumping perennial. Mature Size:...

In spring and then fall, racemes of flowers shaped like little daffodils, darker yellow on light, bloom on wands above lime-green leaves with rusty-red highlights — more sun = more red. Fall brings a repeat performance. Semi-evergreen. Mature size: 9 inches tall and spreading. Minimum temperature: -20° F

A euphonious quartet of purple-green to black leaves, and orange, light yellow, and pink orchid flowers make this a must for any collector. This west coast native is exotically moody in color, and wonderfully prolific in a water feature. For best color, grow in sun with lots of water. This orchid does just...

One of our longest blooming perennials! Blooms can last well into fall. Sprays of summer-long, magenta flowers bloom over a mound of ferny foliage. Disliking acid soil, it's good for a rock garden or trough where it can get a little lime from concrete or well-chosen stone; it comes from the limestone mountains...

Clumping, upright plants have exceptional, dissected, white-veined green leaves, and copious, almost iridescent, blue and white spiny star flowers — superb with burgundy Euphorbia. This is a Mediterranean plant that likes to bloom in mid to late summer and is one of the most satisfying of the Eryngiums. Mature size: 1-2...

This large-leaved variety has big, silvery-green flowers surrounded by silver bracts to create an overall silver-white, ghostly impression. Striking! And the potential for contrast in the garden is limitless. Mature size: 2-4 feet T & W Minimum temperature: -10° F

Easy and rewarding perennial with starbursts of blue umbels on tall, upright stems. Excellent cut flower and dries well too. Herbaceous perennial; mature size 2-3 ft T x 1-2 ft W Minimum temperature: -20° F Photo close up by H. Zell / CC BY-SA Photo of umbel group by Андрей Корзун (Kor!An) / CC BY-SA Photo...

A western mountain native, it's cheerful bright-yellow first blooms challenge the remaining patches of snow from 3300 – 11,000 ft in elevation. Large, shiny, bright green leaves are up to 8" long. It enjoys full sun to partial shade in seasonally moist, well-drained soil. Naturalizes nicely! Spring bloom. It's imperative that...

This is a robust form of our native Oregon Sunshine. Large, bright yellow flowers bloom from spring to fall accompanied by silver-gray, woolly, filigreed leaves. It loves hot and dry conditions but is tolerant of extra water; perfect for western Oregon. Mature size: 1 ft T x 2ft W Minimum temperature: 0° F

Huge, iridescent, steel-blue cones with spiny bracts on purple-blue stems rise 2+ feet above spiky green foliage with white veins. Minimum temperature: -30° F

An elegant American native: pure white nodding spring flowers, recurved petals, interior "rust" spots, and large protruding white stamens. Darkly mottled leaves form a thick ground cover as the plant naturalizes...which you want it to do. You'll have the most beautiful flurry of fluttering flowers! It's imperative that Erythronium are kept...

Eucomis bicolor has a large flower spike of pale green edged with purple, borne 12 to 24 inches tall on purple-speckled stout stems. The tuft of small green leaves at the top makes the flower cluster resemble a pineapple. A particularly hefty Eucomis; summer bloomer. Ships when dormant. Mature size: 12-24 inches tall...