Summary Notes:
- Western Columbine and Red Flowering Currant attract hummingbirds and birds, respectively.
- Many species bloom in Spring to Early Summer.
- Oregon Grape and Salmonberry provide edible berries.
- Most flowers are low-maintenance, making them ideal for sustainable gardening.
- Pacific Rhododendron is the state flower of Washington.
Keywords:
- Perennial: A plant that lives for more than two years.
- Shrub: A woody plant smaller than a tree with multiple stems.
- Maintenance: The care required for a plant’s health and growth.
| Name | Type | Description | Blooming Season | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Columbine | Perennial | Delicate, nodding flowers with red petals and yellow centers, attracts hummingbirds. | Spring to Early Summer |
Colors: Red, Yellow Height: 1-3 feet Maintenance: Low Lifespan: 3-5 years |
| Red Flowering Currant | Shrub | Clusters of vibrant red flowers, highly attractive to birds and pollinators. | Early Spring |
Colors: Red, Pink Height: 3-9 feet Maintenance: Low Lifespan: 10-15 years |
| Douglas Aster | Perennial | Daisy-like flowers that thrive in wet areas, great for attracting bees. | Summer to Fall |
Colors: Blue, Purple Height: 1-3 feet Maintenance: Low Lifespan: 3-5 years |
| Oregon Grape | Shrub | Evergreen shrub with yellow spring flowers and blue berries in fall. | Spring |
Colors: Yellow (flowers), Blue (berries) Height: 2-6 feet Maintenance: Medium Lifespan: 20-40 years |
| Pacific Bleeding Heart | Perennial | Heart-shaped flowers that bloom on fern-like foliage, attracts hummingbirds. | Spring to Early Summer |
Colors: Pink, White Height: 1-2 feet Maintenance: Low Lifespan: 2-3 years |
| Fireweed | Perennial | Tall, showy plant with vibrant pink-purple flowers, often found in disturbed areas. | Summer to Early Fall |
Colors: Pink, Purple Height: 3-8 feet Maintenance: Low Lifespan: 2-5 years |
| Nootka Rose | Shrub | Wild rose with fragrant pink flowers followed by red rose hips. | Spring to Early Summer |
Colors: Pink Height: 3-6 feet Maintenance: Medium Lifespan: 10-20 years |
| Broadleaf Lupine | Perennial | Spikes of blue-purple flowers, adds nitrogen to the soil, great for meadows. | Late Spring to Early Summer |
Colors: Blue, Purple Height: 2-5 feet Maintenance: Low Lifespan: 2-4 years |
| Western Trillium | Perennial | Unique, three-petaled white flowers that turn pink as they age. | Early Spring |
Colors: White, Pink Height: 1-2 feet Maintenance: Medium Lifespan: 7-15 years |
| Coast Penstemon | Perennial | Clusters of tubular, lavender flowers on tall stems, drought-tolerant. | Late Spring to Summer |
Colors: Purple, Lavender Height: 2-3 feet Maintenance: Low Lifespan: 2-5 years |
| Salmonberry | Shrub | Deciduous shrub with bright pink flowers and orange-red edible berries. | Spring |
Colors: Pink (flowers), Orange-Red (berries) Height: 3-15 feet Maintenance: Medium Lifespan: 20-30 years |
| Bigleaf Maple | Tree | Large, showy flowers in the spring, with broad leaves turning yellow in fall. | Spring |
Colors: Yellow-Green (flowers), Yellow (leaves in fall) Height: 50-100 feet Maintenance: High Lifespan: 100-200 years |
| Western Pasque Flower | Perennial | Silky, bell-shaped flowers followed by fluffy seed heads, thrives in alpine areas. | Early Spring |
Colors: Purple Height: 1-2 feet Maintenance: Medium Lifespan: 5-10 years |
| Streambank Lupine | Perennial | Blue to purple spikes of flowers, grows in sandy areas and riverbanks. | Late Spring to Summer |
Colors: Blue, Purple Height: 2-4 feet Maintenance: Low Lifespan: 2-4 years |
| Pacific Rhododendron | Shrub | Large, vibrant pink flowers, Washington’s state flower. | Spring to Early Summer |
Colors: Pink Height: 5-25 feet Maintenance: Medium Lifespan: 20-40 years |
| Skunk Cabbage | Perennial | Large, yellow spathes with a strong odor, thrives in wetlands. | Early Spring |
Colors: Yellow Height: 1-2 feet Maintenance: Medium Lifespan: 5-10 years |
| Oceanspray | Shrub | Clusters of creamy white flowers, a favorite for birds and pollinators. | Late Spring to Early Summer |
Colors: White Height: 3-15 feet Maintenance: Low Lifespan: 20-30 years |
| Common Camas | Perennial | Star-shaped blue flowers, traditionally used by Native Americans for food. | Late Spring to Early Summer |
Colors: Blue, Purple Height: 1-2 feet Maintenance: Low Lifespan: 3-5 years |
| Fire Lily | Perennial | Bright orange-red flowers, often found in open forest areas. | Summer |
Colors: Orange, Red Height: 1-3 feet Maintenance: Low Lifespan: 3-5 years |
| Vanilla Leaf | Perennial | Small white flowers on tall spikes, with fragrant leaves that smell like vanilla. | Spring |
Colors: White Height: 1-2 feet Maintenance: Low Lifespan: 5-7 years |
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