20 Top Native Flowers Found in Seattle, WA Lee's Product Team, June 14, 2024November 17, 2024 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. NameTypeDescriptionBlooming SeasonDetailsWestern ColumbinePerennialDelicate, 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 CurrantShrubClusters 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 AsterPerennialDaisy-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 GrapeShrubEvergreen 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 HeartPerennialHeart-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 FireweedPerennialTall, 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 RoseShrubWild 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 LupinePerennialSpikes 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 TrilliumPerennialUnique, 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 PenstemonPerennialClusters 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 SalmonberryShrubDeciduous 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 MapleTreeLarge, 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 FlowerPerennialSilky, 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 LupinePerennialBlue 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 RhododendronShrubLarge, vibrant pink flowers, Washington’s state flower.Spring to Early Summer Colors: Pink Height: 5-25 feet Maintenance: Medium Lifespan: 20-40 years Skunk CabbagePerennialLarge, yellow spathes with a strong odor, thrives in wetlands.Early Spring Colors: Yellow Height: 1-2 feet Maintenance: Medium Lifespan: 5-10 years OceansprayShrubClusters 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 CamasPerennialStar-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 LilyPerennialBright orange-red flowers, often found in open forest areas.Summer Colors: Orange, Red Height: 1-3 feet Maintenance: Low Lifespan: 3-5 years Vanilla LeafPerennialSmall 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 See also Guide to Edible Northwest Plants for Your Front and Backyard Garden Plant Guide