Gardening With Pacific Northwest Plants
Here, in the Pacific Northwest (PNW), we have an abundance of native plants – the beauty and variety that make this part of the world green, beautiful and enchanting. While many may not feature in all gardens, some of these Pacific Northwest native plants are a must-have. The following pages offer information on some native species that we have encountered in our gardening adventures.
Growing wild ginger is easy. The details here provide information on where to plant and how to grow and care for Asarum in your garden.
The Campanula or bellflower are low-growing perennials. Here are recommendations and tips on where to plant, and how to grow and care for them.
Arbutus Madrone and Strawberry Tree are evergreens. Learn where to plant and how to grow and care for arbutus trees and shrubs.
The genus Lilium (lily) is a popular plant with exquisite flowers. They are hardy and are not bothered by wet, cold winters. Tips for growing lilies.
Western maidenhair fern or five-finger maidenhair fern is a Pacific Northwest native ornamental. Learn how to plant and grow this fern.
Learn how to identify, control and prevent anthracnose and dogwood anthracnose. Best garden practices for managing this fungal plant disease.
How to plant, care and prune your flowering dogwood tree. Learn about Cornus Kousa and Cornus Nuttallii and other recommended dogwood trees.
The Philadelphus or mock orange is an easy-care deciduous shrub. Learn more about planting, pruning and growing a mock orange in your garden.
A defining flowering shrub on the West coast. Learn where to plant and how to grow, care and prune rhododendron and azalea shrubs.