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Demonstration Garden Plants
Latin Name:
Holodiscus discolor 'microphyllus'
Small-leaved Oceanspray
Small-leaved Creambush
Common Name(s):
Rock-spiraea
Plant Type:
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Water Preference:
L
Sunlight Preference:
Partial Sun
Oregon Native:
Yes
Western Native:
Yes
Fire Resistant:
Yes
Attracts Pollinators:
Yes
Attracts Birds:
Yes
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Attracts Butterflies:
Yes
Used by Wildlife:
Yes
Best known for its fragrant, attractive cream-colored flowers that hang in clusters from the branches in summer. Seeds were eaten by Native Americans who also used the hard straight stems for arrow, spear & harpoon shafts, halibut hooks, digging sticks & sewing/knitting needles. Pioneers used the wood as pegs in place of nails
Latin Name:
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
Limelight Hydrangea
Limelight Panicle Hydrangea
Common Name(s):
Plant Type:
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Water Preference:
M
Sunlight Preference:
Full Sun
Oregon Native:
No
Western Native:
No
Fire Resistant:
No
Attracts Pollinators:
No
Attracts Birds:
No
Deer Resistant:
No
Attracts Butterflies:
No
Used by Wildlife:
Yes
Slightly more compact hydrangea than others with large panicles of flowers that turn from cream to green to rose. One of the most winter hardy of the hydrangeas
Latin Name:
Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF'
Little Quick Fire Hydrangea
Common Name(s):
Plant Type:
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Water Preference:
M
Sunlight Preference:
Full Sun
Oregon Native:
No
Western Native:
No
Fire Resistant:
No
Attracts Pollinators:
No
Attracts Birds:
No
Deer Resistant:
No
Attracts Butterflies:
No
Used by Wildlife:
No
Showy flowers emerge white and change to pink and finally reddish purple as summer progresses. One of the most winter hardy of the hydrangeas and thrives in urban conditions
Latin Name:
Hylotelphium telephium 'Autumn Delight'
Stonecrop
Orpine
Common Name(s):
Live Forever
Plant Type:
Succulent
Water Preference:
VL
Sunlight Preference:
Full Sun
Oregon Native:
No
Western Native:
No
Fire Resistant:
Yes
Attracts Pollinators:
Yes
Attracts Birds:
No
Deer Resistant:
No
Attracts Butterflies:
Yes
Used by Wildlife:
No
Upright growth habit; cream buds open to large clusters of light pink flower cymes that almost completely cover foliage
Latin Name:
Hylotelphium telephium 'Matrona'
Stonecrop
Orpine
Common Name(s):
Live Forever
Plant Type:
Succulent
Water Preference:
VL
Sunlight Preference:
Full Sun
Oregon Native:
No
Western Native:
No
Fire Resistant:
No
Attracts Pollinators:
Yes
Attracts Birds:
No
Deer Resistant:
No
Attracts Butterflies:
Yes
Used by Wildlife:
No
Upright to semi-upright vase-shaped clumps on unbranched stems
Latin Name:
Iliamna rivularis
Wild Hollyhock
Streambank Hollyhock
Common Name(s):
Mountain Globemallow
Plant Type:
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Water Preference:
M
Sunlight Preference:
Partial Sun
Oregon Native:
Yes
Western Native:
Yes
Fire Resistant:
Yes
Attracts Pollinators:
Yes
Attracts Birds:
Yes
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Attracts Butterflies:
Yes
Used by Wildlife:
Yes
Tall perennial shrub whose seeds germinate after a wildfire/
Latin Name:
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
Blue Star Juniper
Singleseed Juniper
Common Name(s):
Plant Type:
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Water Preference:
VL
Sunlight Preference:
Full Sun
Oregon Native:
No
Western Native:
No
Fire Resistant:
Yes
Attracts Pollinators:
No
Attracts Birds:
Yes
Deer Resistant:
No
Attracts Butterflies:
No
Used by Wildlife:
No
Attractive sparkling blue foliage on dense, spreading branches. Creates a colorful contrast to purple and green foliage plants. Use in a rock garden or as a low border plant. Ideal for mass plantings in minimal-care landscapes. Evergreen.
Latin Name:
Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance'
Red Hot Poker
Fire Dance Dwarf Poker
Common Name(s):
Plant Type:
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Water Preference:
VL
Sunlight Preference:
Full Sun
Oregon Native:
No
Western Native:
No
Fire Resistant:
Yes
Attracts Pollinators:
Yes
Attracts Birds:
Yes
Deer Resistant:
No
Attracts Butterflies:
Yes
Used by Wildlife:
No
Low-growing, compact species. The stiff foliage (up to 2' long and 1" wide) is narrow and lance-shaped with a prominent center fold and fine hairs on both the upper and lower surfaces. Flowering stalks (up to 2' tall) emerge in early summer from the center. Deer and rabbits tend to avoid this plant.
Latin Name:
Koeleria macrantha
Prairie Junegrass
Mountain Junegrass
Common Name(s):
Plant Type:
Grass
Water Preference:
VL
Sunlight Preference:
Full Sun
Oregon Native:
Yes
Western Native:
Yes
Fire Resistant:
No
Attracts Pollinators:
No
Attracts Birds:
No
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Attracts Butterflies:
Yes
Used by Wildlife:
Yes
Cool season, clump-forming, tufted, perennial bunch grass that typically grows in a compact, erect clump to 2' tall. Mostly basal leaves (to 7" long) are medium to bright green, but may be tinged with gray-green. Narrow tapered inflorescences (to 5" long). May go dormant in hot and humid summer climates. In cool summer climates, it will usually remain attractive until fall. Best for massing and naturalizing in fields or prairies where self-seeding is not a problem. Mix with other ornamental grasses.
Latin Name:
Lavendula x 'Grosso'
Lavender
Common Name(s):
Plant Type:
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Water Preference:
D
Sunlight Preference:
Full Sun
Oregon Native:
No
Western Native:
No
Fire Resistant:
No
Attracts Pollinators:
Yes
Attracts Birds:
No
Deer Resistant:
No
Attracts Butterflies:
Yes
Used by Wildlife:
No
Fragrant flowers plumper than other lavender varieties. Effective when massed or as an edger.
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