Native Plant Finder

Sustainable gardening with indigenous plants

Location: Pacific Northwest, USA

Garden Type: Partial Shade

Recommended Native Plants

Western Sword Fern

Polystichum munitum

Height: 2-4 feet

Bloom: Non-flowering

Evergreen fern with dark green fronds that create beautiful texture in shaded gardens.

Salal

Gaultheria shallon

Height: 3-5 feet

Bloom: Spring

Broadleaf evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and white to pink flowers followed by edible dark purple berries.

Inside-out Flower

Vancouveria hexandra

Height: 1-1.5 feet

Bloom: Late Spring

Delicate groundcover with unique white flowers that appear to be turned inside-out.

Red Flowering Currant

Ribes sanguineum

Height: 5-10 feet

Bloom: Early Spring

Deciduous shrub with stunning pink to red flower clusters that attract hummingbirds.

Oregon Grape

Mahonia aquifolium

Height: 3-6 feet

Bloom: Early Spring

Evergreen shrub with holly-like leaves, bright yellow flowers, and blue-black berries in fall.

Pacific Bleeding Heart

Dicentra formosa

Height: 1-2 feet

Bloom: Spring to Summer

Delicate perennial with ferny foliage and heart-shaped pink flowers on arching stems.

Ecological Benefits

Native plants support local ecosystems by providing food and habitat for pollinators and wildlife. They've evolved alongside local fauna for thousands of years, creating important ecological relationships. By incorporating these plants into your garden, you'll attract beneficial insects, birds, and other wildlife while requiring less water, fertilizer, and maintenance than non-native species.

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