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Why do the PNW natives always get named for Oregon? We need the vitamin D more than they do so let’s just pretend this is Washington sunshine rather than Oregon, no matter the Oregonian origins of this Cistus nursery selection. A happy little trailside favorite for many that we are happy to have in a take-home-able option. Adaptable to variable conditions including drought (though not amiable to wet feet) as well as a pal to pollinators this definitely falls into the category of “plants for the future”, and if moral victories aren’t your cuppa the well textured silvery foliage and happy yellow flowers make sure the senses don’t go unsatisfied.

The epitome of woodland delicacy, and one of the rarest fawn lily species being found only in a handful of sites in Oregon's Northern coast range. flared lily-like white flowers tinged the lightest blush pink at the tips gracing the garden only in Springtime and among the last of the group to flower, bidding fond farewell to the naive joys of nature's annual early stirrings. Incongruously adaptable despite it's specificity of native range and found growing in myriad conditions. 

One of our oh-so-lovely West coast native Erythronium species, here from seed collected by the great Ron Ratko formerly of Northwest Native Seed. Reflexed pink lily-esque flowers with a white center. Seeing the subalpine sweeps of these out in the woods is an experience well worth recreating in a home garden bringing a joyful breathlessness to the yearly spring renaissance. Rich, humusy, moist soil with partial shade is optimal but can flex a bit if needed.