Native Plants

The best habitat for native wildlife is one with native plants, plants that have evolved and occur naturally in your area. Native plants thrive in our gardens because they are more closely matched to our local soils, climate and wildlife. They often need less watering, spraying, pruning and fertilizing than non-native plants. Because native plants have evolved in our area, they provide the best food, shelter and diversity needed by native wildlife.

Links to Information about Pacific NW Native Plants:

Gardening in Western Washington- WSU Extension

Pacific Northwest Native Wildlife Gardening - Tardigrade

Washington Native Plant Society

Links to Pacific NW Native Plant Suppliers:

Specialty Nursery Association of Clark County

Bosky Dell Natives - West Linn, OR

Nothing But Northwest Natives - Woodland