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Names	Height	Exposure	Drought Tolerant	Comment	Container Sizes
Amelanchier alnifolia serviceberry	8-14′	S, PSH	X	Multi-stemmed shrub with white flowers in early spring, blue berries, yellow fall foliage	40ci, #1, #2
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi kinnikinnick	2-5″ 3’+ wide	S, PSH	X	Ground-hugging evergreen plant. Glossy green leaves, pink flowers, red berries	3″, #1
Artemisia tridentata ssp. tridentata big sagebrush	4-6′	S	XX	Most widespread sagebrush. Beautiful gray-green, fragrant foliage, semi-evergreen.	10ci, 40ci, #1
Ceanothus sanguineus redstem ceanothus	6-9′	S, PSH	X	White flowers, scented, reddish stems. Deciduous and nitrogen fixer	10ci, 40ci, #1
Ceanothus velutinus snowbrush ceanothus	4-7′	S	X	Evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves. White flowers in pyramidal clusters. Nitrogen fixer.	10ci, 40ci, #1
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus green rabbitbrush	1.5-4′	S	XX	Mounding, many stemmed shrub from dry areas of E WA, dense yellow flower masses in late summer-fall	40ci, #1
Clematis ligusticifolia Western clematis	15-20′ climber	S, PSH	X	Vigorous, climbing vine with small white flowers in spring, followed by fluffy seed heads	40ci, #1
Cornus stolonifera red osier dogwood	8-16′	S, PSH		Multi-stemmed shrub, red bark, white flower clusters, followed by white berries. Fast growing in moist sites.	40ci, #1, #2
Dasiphora fruticosa shrubby cinquefoil	2-3′	S, PSH	X	Bright yellow flowers for several months, velvety leaves	40ci, #1, #2
Ericameria nauseosa gray rabbitbrush	3′	S	XX	Very drought tolerant, fine grayish foliage, yellow flowers in fall. Late season nectar source for butterflies.	40ci, #1
Frangula purshiana cascara	15-20′	S, PSH		Large shrub (in E WA) with attractive form and foliage. Blue-black fruits, bird attractive	40ci, #1, #2
Holodiscus discolor oceanspray	6-8′	S, PSH	X	Loose, creamy flower plumes May-June. Forest shrub, reddish fall foliage.	40ci, #1, #2
Lonicera involucrata twinberry	3-6′	S, PSH		Deciduous. Yellow flowers followed by shiny black “twinberries”. Hummingbird plant. From moist areas.	40ci, #1
Mahonia aquifolium tall Oregon grape	4-6′	S, PSH	X	Shiny, evergreen foliage, attractive yellow flower clusters, blue berries	40ci, #1, #2
Mahonia nervosa Cascade Oregon grape	6-18″	PSH, SH	X	Shade lover, a low clump with long leaves of many prickly edged leaflets	40ci
Mahonia repens creeping Oregon grape	6-20″	PSH, SH	X	Low-growing evergreen similar to tall Oregon grape, providing year round interest	3″, 40ci, #1
Philadelphus lewisii mockorange	6-8′	S, PSH	X	Shrub with bright green leaves, turns yellow in fall; large, showy fragrant white flowers	40ci, #1, #2
Physocarpus capitatus Pacific ninebark	6-12′	S, PSH		Mountain forest shrub of moist places, shiny green leaves and white flowers in snowball clusters	40ci, #1, #2
Prunus emarginata bitter cherry	8-15′	S, PSH	X	White flowers, pea-sized bright red fruits good for birds, other wildlife. Shrubby interior WA variety	40ci, #1
Prunus virginiana chokecherry	10-15′	S, PSH		Large shrub or small tree; pendant clusters of white flowers, then purple-black cherries. Wildlife food.	40ci, #1, #2, #5
Purshia tridentata bitterbrush	3-6′	S	XX	Semi-evergreen shrub, very drought tolerant. Small yellow flowers in spring, nitrogen fixer	10ci, 40ci, #1
Rhus glabra smooth sumac	6-10′	S, PSH	XX	Fast-growing shrub with showy red fruits and brilliant orange-red fall color. Spreads to form clumps.	40ci, #1, #2
Ribes aureum golden currant	6-8′	S, PSH	X	Showy yellow flowers in spring, followed by bright green leaves, yellow, red or black berries.	40ci, #1, #2
Ribes cereum wax currant	3-5′	S	XX	Pink flowers, orange berries; very drought-tolerant	40ci, #1
Ribes sanguineum red-flowering currant	4-6′	S, PSH	X	Lovely red flower clusters, black berries, bright green maple-like leaves. First to bloom in spring.	40ci, #1
Rosa nutkana Nootka rose	5-7′	S, PSH		Solitary pink flowers, 2″ across, followed by large red-orange hips. Strongly rhizomatous, forms thickets.	40ci, #1, #2
Rosa woodsii Wood’s rose	4-6′	S, PSH	X	Pink flowers in groups of 3-5, scarlet hips. Forms thickets. Most drought-tolerant rose	40ci, #1, #2
Rubus leucodermis blackcap	3-6′	S, PSH		Prickly shrub with long, arching stems and delicious black fruits	40ci, #1
Rubus parviflorus thimbleberry	4-5′	PSH, SH		Large, bright green, maple-like leaves, white flowers in spring, red edible berries.	40ci, #1, #2
Salix amygdaloides peach-leaf willow	16-30′	S		Large, riparian willow with yellow twigs	40ci, #1, #2
Salix exigua coyote willow	8-15′	S, PSH		Fast-growing riparian species, with narrow, silvery leaves	40ci, #1, #2
Salix lasiandra Pacific willow	12-25′	S, PSH		Riparian species with yellow twigs and slender green leaves. Forms a large shrub or small tree.	40ci, #1, #2
Salix prolixa Mackenzie willow	10-24′	S, PSH		Upland willow, found near seasonal waterways. Reddish-brown twigs.	40ci, #1, #2
Salix scouleriana Scouler’s willow	10-30′	S, PSH	X	Upland species, most drought-tolerant willow. Rapid growth, good for naturalizing, restoration.	40ci, #1, #2
Salix sitchensis Sitka willow	8-16′	S, PSH		Riparian willow found from low to middle elevations in the mountains	40i, #1
Salvia dorrii purple sage	2-3′	S	XX	Beautiful, purple flowers, gray-green foliage in a rounded mound. Very fragrant. Very drought-tolerant.	10ci, 27ci
Sambucus cerulea blue elderberry	10-20′	S, PSH	X	White, flat flower heads 5-8″ across June-Aug, blue berries Aug through fall; important for wildlife	40ci, #1, #2
Sorbus scopulina Cascade mountain ash	6-10′	S, PSH		Multi-stemmed shrub with pinnate leaves, white flower clusters, orange-scarlet fruits, red fall color	40ci, #1
Spiraea douglasii Douglas spirea, hardhack	3-5′	S, PSH		Small shrub, growing naturally in clumps in moist areas. Rose-pink flower plumes in June-July.	40ci, #1
Spiraea lucida shinyleaf spirea	1-2′	S, PSH	X	Low, spreading shrub. White flat top flower clusters, shiny birch-like leaves.	40ci, #1
Spiraea splendens rosy spirea	1-2′	S, PSH		Small shrub with dense, pink-rose flower clusters from high in mountains, summer bloomer	40ci, #1
Symphoricarpus albus common snowberry	3-4′	S, PSH	X	Fast-growing shrub. Small pink/white flowers, large white berries persist into winter. Rhizomatous.	40ci, #1, #2
Viburnum edule highbush cranberry	3-8′	S, PSH		Shrub from moist sites with bright red, tart berries and crimson fall color	40ci, #1

 S=Sun, PSH=Partial Shade, SH=Shade

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