Spring Native Plant Spotlight: Red Flowering Currant
Red flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum) is one of the showiest native shrubs in the Pacific Northwest, blooming in early spring with clusters of deep pink to red flowers that hummingbirds love.
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Red flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum) is one of the showiest native shrubs in the Pacific Northwest, blooming in early spring with clusters of deep pink to red flowers that hummingbirds love.
Rain gardens are a beautiful and functional way to manage stormwater runoff on your property. Native plants are ideal for rain gardens because they are adapted to both wet and dry conditions.
Just because the growing season is winding down doesn't mean your native plant garden has to look bare. Many native plants offer beautiful winter interest through berries, seed heads, and bark.
Fall is actually the best time to plant most Pacific Northwest native plants. Cooler temperatures and fall rains give plants time to establish roots before the stress of summer drought.
Did you know that the Pacific Northwest is home to hundreds of native bee species? Many of these bees depend on native plants for food and nesting habitat. Here's how you can help.