Aquilegia Creole

Rocky Mountain Columbine

This beautiful larger blue columbine is the state flower of Colorado. It reaches 24 inches tall and 12 inches wide, and flowers in late spring to mid-summer. Likes sun to part shade, cool spots are best (vs. hot sun). Needs fertile, moist, well-drained soil. A complete organic fertilizer in spring is recommended. Zones.4-7

Camassia Leitchlinii ssp Suksdorfii

A similar plant to Great Camas sap. leltchlinii, and occurring in the same range, at mid elevations west of the Cascades, from southern British Columbia to California. The main difference Las that the flowers, with their star-like teals, are a dark blue-violet. Height Las 2 ft., with the flowers up to 3 ft. in late spring, about 3 weeks later than the common camas (C. qualmish). A true meadow plant, this camas likes moisture in winter and spring, followed by a dry period Len summer. Plant in sun or filtered shade, will be fine in heavy soils, with adequate drainage. Zones 6-10.

Dicentra Spectabilis ‘Valentine’

A new red selection of a classic old fashioned Bleeding Heart, ‘Valentine’ is a larger plant 24 to 32 inches with dark burgundy stems and red flowers with white inner petals. Dark foliage contrasts well with the red blooms. Requires rich, moist soil and protection from hot afternoon sun. This selection goes dormant in summer, so plant with hostas or other late perennials to fill the gap.
A great cut flower — will last 2 weeks in a vase!
Deer and rabbit resistant.
Hardy in zones 3-9.

Doronicum Orientale ‘Little Leoʼ
Leopard’s Bane

An early spring bloomer with welcome bright yellow, dialysis flowers when nothing else is in color. This compact plant grows to approximately 1 ft. tall and wide can be used in containers, rock gardens, grouped in a mass planting, under shrubs and trees, and makes a great cut flower. Leopards Bane is a cool-season plant, so does well in the Pacific NW and will last longer in a cool, moist spot when the dry season begins; if too dry, it will go dormant. Plant in sun or part shade, with good drainage and average water. Zones 4-7.

Asarum caudatum 'Album'
Western Wild Ginger

Evergreen groundcover. Heart-shaped leaves and less common greenish-white flower. Root and foliage have spicy scent similar to culinary ginger. Needs humous-rich soil with low fertilizer. Drought tolerant when established, hardy to -20 degrees F.

Anemone nemorosa 'Vestal'

A double white anemone, or windflower. used in areas of sun, semi-shade, and even blooms in quite heavy shade. Long-lasting snowy white l" blooms start with their heads down, late April, then, a few days later, turn upward. 6” tall and l2" wide, plant in rieh, moisture retentive soil. Zones 4-8

Helleborus nigercors

A well-known hybrid outstanding due to its exceptional qualities - weather-resistant foliage and early 2-month long show of bloom gap in late winter. Flowers after its first year when young.

Outfacing, large, cream-centered, white flowers and vigorous, shiny blue-tinged foliage make this a plant that can be placed in the front and remain attractive throughout the seasons. Needs good drainage and sun or part shade. Drought tolerant and deer proof. Prefers slightly alkaline soil. Zones 6-9

Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Wicked Witch'

A sport of Dainthus ‘Firewitch, the color on 'Wicked Witch’ is a cherry red, rather than the typical pink. The powder blue foliage in tight mats is nearly hidden by the flowers in late April. 6 inches tall and 12 inches wide in a mounding shape, this is great for borders and containers. Will rebluom sporadically throughout the season, the flowers attractive to bees and butterflies. Prefers sun, average water and good drainage.
Zones 3-9

Pulmonaria 'Moonshine'
Bethlehem Sage

Very flashy silver-white leaves and great garden vigor make this compact grower a good choice for a no-fuss garden. Pale ice·blue flowers feed foraging honey bees early in the season. Deer resistant. Creeping roots can create a small scale ground-cover. Needs partial shade, organically enriched soil, and regular moisture. Zones 4-9

Tiarella 'Candy striper'
Foam Flower

Very large leaves with a dark stripe down each lobe make a mumbling foamflower that is considerably larger than most. The pink buds and foamy white flowers create a spectacular effect in a shade or woodland garden early in the season. 10" high, 16” wide. Needs shade or part shade and moist soil during bloom time. Zones 3-7

Petasites
Palmate-Leaved Coltsfoot

A Pacific NW native, discovered in Washington state, found in moist woods and openings. Grown for the foliage, the color is best in part sun, but grows in sun or shade. Leaves are deeply divided and chartreuse/yellow, blooms with pinkish to white flowers in early spring. I2" high, Z4” wide, spreads by creeping rhizomes, but less if kept out of a regularly watered spoon. Zones 5-8

Delphinium trollifolium

One of about 20 species of delphinium (or larkspur) native to the Pacific NW, Delphinium trollifolium is one of the taller of these and grows in moist sites. Quite different from the garden variety, D. trollifolium, with its tuber-like roots, becomes alive in February, blooms in early spring, then goes dormant later in summer. Blooms are mid-blue. with some variation in colors. Require well-drained, moist, soil, sun or part sun during their growing season, then, little water after they go dormant. Hardy in zones 7-9

Iris tenax
Oregon Iris

A foot-high native iris that is useful as a perennial ground-cover, great grouped between shrubs in a sunny or lightly shaded site. Grows to 6 inches tall and l2 inches wide, flowers are blue or purple. Listed in the King County Native Plant Guide, this is a good choice if you are creating a rain garden or want to stick to local species. Needs regular water, but do not overwater. Zones 7b to 10

Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream'
Mountain Bluet

NEW! A great new color - rich deep royal purple - along with large 2-1/2 inch flowers, makes this a show stopper! With soft green silvery foliage, vigorous habit and spring to early summer bloom, use for borders in full to part sun. Needs well-drained soil and is drought tolerant when established. 20 inches tall, 28 inches wide. Zones 3-9

Bergenia agavifolla
Elephant Ears

An unusual species with round, paddle shaped leaves, edged in burgundy. Dwarf- to l2" tall- with red stems and flower buds, it blooms in pink and white early spring. Partial shade or sun, foliage color better with adequate sun. Needs a well-drained soil. Zones 3-9

Geum coccineum 'Eos'

For a spot that calls for attention, a glowing plant with bright orange flowers and solid gold foliage: Forms a mat 12 inches tall and 12 inches wide, good for the front of a border. The long period of bloom starts in June and extends to fall, redbloom more likely when spent flowers are cut back. Easy to grow in well-drained soil in sun or part shade with average water. Zones 5-8

Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Ruby Glow'

Great compact habit and smaller size, plus attractive foliage, make this useful for borders and containers. Bright red new growth darkens to nearly black late summer and through winter. 10-12 inches tall and 18 inches wide, robust growth and sturdy habit with good branching -- a superior evergreen foliage plant. Yellow blooms March-May. Good drainage, sun or part shade, somewhat drought tolerant. Works in dry shade. Zones 6-11

Heuchera 'Electric Lime'
Coral Bells

New! Lime-tinted foliage forms a tight mound, foliage turning gold with red veins during colder weather. Strong H. villas and H. americana parentage make this sturdy plant useful for larger more open spots. White, abundant flowers in early summer. 12 inches tall, 28 inches wide. Uses suggested: mixed beds or borders, shade or partial shade. Zones 4-9