At Derby Canyon Natives I grow close to 140 species of plants but the bulk of my revenue comes from about 12 species that we sell in large numbers for restoration projects. Many projects, particularly those in riparian areas, call for one or more species of willows. Hobbes in the MacKenzie willow cutting bed There are many species […]
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Balsamroot time
Arrowleaf balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagitata) may be the iconic wildflower of the east slopes of the Cascades in Washington. In a good year, like this one, the masses of bright yellow flower heads can light up entire hillsides. The grayish-green arrow-shaped leaves are up to 12” long and individual clumps can be several feet across. Native […]