Derby Canyon Natives

Plant Nursery - Serving Central Washington

WELCOME TO THE DERBY CANYON NATIVES WEBSITE

NOTE:

Retail sales are available by appointment only during July and August; please contact me to arrange a time.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation we will open in the fall for only two periods for pickup of pre-orders:  Sept. 18-19 and 25-26.  Please email or text your plant request in advance and orders can be picked up in our loading area Friday 9-5 and Saturday 8-12.

Archives for May 2013

Willows galore

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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 […]

Balsamroot time

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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 […]