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Seed Collection and Seed Catalog (2008) Our plant propagator oversees the collection of seeds in the garden and in the wild. While some are grown up in the nursery and will be one day planted in the garden or for sale as plants, some seeds are available to our Members and non-Members in our annual seed catalog. Botanic gardens in North America may also request our Index Seminum. Members only may order seeds through February 29, 2008 and Members receive free seeds (10 packets; limited to one packet per species, please)!
How to Order: We are not able to send orders to countries outside of the US.
Please do not send in orders with international shipping addresses.
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Attn: Seed Order 11505 SW Summerville Ave. Portland, OR 97219-8309 All packets are $2.00. Members receive
their first ten packets free (free requests limited to one
packet per species).
About our seeds: All our seeds are open-pollinated; in the majority of cases, they will come true to name, however, we do not make any guarantees. Seed is collected in the wild with all of the requisite permits. Care is always taken to correctly identify wild-collected seed; again, no guarantees are given or implied.
How to sow seeds: Many of the seeds offered require a period of cold, moist stratification. Place the seed pots outside, protected from rainfall over the winter so they are exposed to the natural cycles of temperature variation. Annuals sown at air temperatures of 65-70°F should germinate readily. Late spring is the time to directly sow annuals outdoors.
Bulbs: Most bulbs take 3-5 years to achieve flowering size from seed. Sowing of bulb seeds should be done in containers that are large enough to accommodate the bulbs for 2-3 years after germination. Bulbs can then be separated and potted up. Many native bulbs are adapted to the dry summers of the Northwest and will not survive in areas that receive summer irrigation.
Thank yous: Thank you to the following volunteers for their assistance in this year’s collection: Takeshi Arai, Kerry Arkell, Christa Behren, Mary Camman, Sandra Carlson, Ken Cole, Sharin Cooper, Marj Enburg, Kristy Erbez, Louise Godfrey, Happy Hieronimus, Sandy Hill, Marilyn Lindberg, Ginny Maffitt, Bill Mangels, Gilbert Meigs, Taylor O’Neil Marie Pirkl, Julie Rall, Andrea Raven, and Anna Zhi.
2008-01 Anemone deltoidea Hook. (Columbian Windflower) Native, herbaceous perennial reaching less than 6 “ favoring partly sunny, well drained site. White flowers appear late spring to early summer. Coll: Rogue River –Siskiyou National Forest
2008-02 Astragalus whitneyi Gray. v siskiyouensis (Rydb) Barneby (Siskiyou Milkvetch) Native to the Siskiyous, perennial with pea shaped flowers in violet. Best in trough or rock garden site. Coll: Rogue River- Siskiyou National Forest
2008-03 Calochortus tolmiei Hook. & Arn. (Tolmie’s Pussy Ears) Late spring, early summer blooming bulb. Flowers of cream, pink, or purple have long hairs covering the inner flower. Best in sharply draining site in full sun. Coll: Umpqua National Forest, OR
2008-04 Camassia leichtlinii v suksdorfii (Pursh) Greene. (Leichtlin’s Camas) Bulb to 24” with showy spikes of pale to violet-blue star-shaped blooms in spring. Full sun, moist soil, dry summer dormancy. BC-CA. Coll: Serpentine site in the Siskiyous Mountains, OR
2008-05 Ceanothus thyrisiflorus Eschsch. (Blueblossom) Upright, evergreen, branched shrub reaching 12’. (20’ in Willamette Valley. Also known as the California lilac, small, blue clusters of flowers appear in spring to summer, great for bees. Well drained site in full sun. OR-CA Coll: Gold Beach, OR
2008-06 Erythronium hendersonii Wats. (Henderson’s Fawn Lily) Native bulb, blooms in the spring. Deep, lilac colored recurved perianth segments are dark purple at the base with a tinge of yellow. Moist well -drained site. OR-CA. Coll: Umpqua National Forest, OR
2008-07 Orthocarpus cuspidatus Greene ssp cuspidatus (Siskiyou Mountain Owl’s Clover) Native annual with linear shaped leaves. Purple bracts of flowers similar to Castelleja bloom early spring to summer. Dry site, full sun. OR-CA. Coll: Rogue River- Siskiyou National Forest, OR
2008-08 Sedum lanceolatum Torr. (Spear-leafed Stonecrop) Basal rosettes of plump leaves are tightly clustered up the flowering stems. Leaves are dark green turning bronze in the fall. Rocky,well-drained site in full sun. Western US. Coll: Rogue River- Siskiyou National Forest, OR
2008-09 Sisyrinchium idahoense Bickn. (Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass) Grass-like,lance-shaped leaves with small, purple/blue star-shaped flowers with a yellow eye in spring. Moist,well- drained site. Western US. Coll: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA
2008-10 Spiraea densiflora Nutt. Ex Rydb. (Mountain Spiraea) Deciduous shrub to 2’. Dark green leaves in the spring with rosy pink, flat-topped flowers. Well-drained site in full sun to light shade. Mountains BC-CA. Coll: Santiam Pass, OR.
2008-11 Symphyotrichum (Aster) hallii (Gray) Nesom. (Hall’s Aster) Native,late summer blooming purple aster. Moist, well-drained site in full sun, allow to dry out during the summer. Western US. Coll: Washington Co.,OR,
2008-12 Symphyotrichum sp Native, purple-flowering aster 12” tall. Well-drained site in full sun. Western US. Coll: Santiam Pass, OR
2008-13 Zigadenus venenosus S. Wats (Death Camas) Native bulb reaching 12-24” with grass like leaves at the base. Tan or white flowers appear June –July. Moist site. All parts are poisonous, easily confused with edible camas. Western US. Coll: Serpentine meadow on Umpqua National Forest, OR
2008-14 Aethionema grandiflora Boiss. & Hohen (Persian Candytuft). Evergreen, blue foliage, shrublet reaching 8-10" tall and 10" wide. Small, pink, fragrant flowers cover the plant May - June. Great rock garden plant in full sun, drought tolerant once established. Turkey
2008-15 Allium acuminatum Hook. (Tapertip Onion) Bulb, leaves to 1'. Common to the west, this delicate onion floats its bright pink flowers on 8-12" stems in early summer. Full sun, gritty, well-drained soil, dry summers. Western US
2008-16 Allium karataviense Reg. (Turkestan Onion) Bulbous perennial to 8". A dramatic species featuring large round heads of mauve-purple flowers rising above large strap shaped leaves, the foliage can have a glaucous blue-purple, pinstripe effect to it as well. Full sun, well-drained soil, with adequate moisture during the mid to late spring bloom period. Good pot specimen. Central Asia.
2008-17 Alstroemeria aurea D. Don (Inca Lily) Hardy upright perennial to 36" tall. Funnel shaped, long-blooming flowers in summer, great cut flower. Takes time to establish the clump, does not like to be moved. Full sun to light shade in well- drained soil, do not allow to dry out. Can be thug-like, seeds freely and spreads by rhizomes. Chile, Argentina.
2008-18 Alyssoides utriculata v. utriculata (L.) Medik. (Bladderpod) Arising from a woody rootstock, bright yellow, followed by inflated, spherical, buff colored seed pods that hang on through the summer. Pods shed outer covering, revealing papery stem. Dry, sunny site. European Mountains.
2008-19 Antennaria dioica (L.) Gaertn.. (Pussytoes) Tiny,stoloniferous, mat-forming perennial, to 10"wide, barely 1" high. Spherical flower heads in white or rose on 3" stems, rock garden or trough. 2008-20 Aquilegia saximontana Rydbh. ( Rocky Mountain Blue Columbine) Less than 6" tall, small blue-green leaves with spring blooms of purple with white faces. Moist well-drained site in full to part sun. Colorado.
2008-21 Aquilegia sp "Berry Blue" Found in The Berry Garden. Tall spikes (12-24") of long- lasting, dark-purple blossoms in early spring. Moist, well-drained site in full sun. Seeds are collected from isolated populations in the garden for purity.
2008-22 Caltha palustris L. (Marsh Marigold) Perennial 20" tall. Found along streambeds and in wet, woodland areas. Shiny, kidney-shaped leaves with shiny, waxy buttercup- like yellow flowers Apr-May. Full sun, wet, rich soil or boggy site. US
2008-23 Camassia leichtlinii (Bak.) S. Wats. ( White Camas) Native bulb to 48". Long narrow leaves, white, star shaped flowers in late spring, early summer. Moist well drained site in full sun. OR.
2008-24 Camassia quamash (Pursh) Greene. (Common Camas) Native bulb to 24". Showy spikes of pale to violet blue star shaped flowers in the spring. Full sun, moist soil during growing season followed with dry summer dormancy. BC-CA
2008-25 Campanula persicifolia L. (Peach-Leaf Bell Flower) Evergreen perennial to 36" tall. Clear blue, bell shaped flowers spring –early summer. Great for the cutting garden. Moist well drained site in part sun. Vigorous self seeder, but easily thinned. Asia.
2008-26 Cardiocrinum giganteum (Wallich) Mak. (Giant Himalayan Lily) Bulb to 10'. The towering flower stalks with 8", white fragrant trumpets, the insides striped reddish-purple. Part-shade, cool, moist soil. Himalayas.
2008-27Chiastophyllum oppositifolium (Ledeb.)Stapf. ex A. Berger. Evergreen perennial to 6". Pendulous golden flowers from coarsely-toothed succulent foliage. Excellent cascading from the top of a rock wall. Part shade, well-drained soil. Caucasus. Mts
2008-28 Coreopsis tinctoria v atkinsoniana Nutt. (Columbia Tickseed) Blooms all spring and summer; golden-yellow daisies with purple center, narrow leaves; 8-40" tall, native to Columbia Gorge preferring bog/fen or meadow sites, full sun. OR, WA.
2008-29 Corylopsis sinensis v calvescens Hemsl. (Winter Hazel) Shrub to 15', leaves 4" long, oblong, flowers pale primrose yellow, fragrant in pendant racemes, late winter bloom. Full to half sun, garden soil. China
2008-30 Daphne tangutica (Retusa Group) Maxim. (Daphne retusa) Evergreen shrub to 36" tall. Oblong 3" leaves. Fragrant, pink flowers tinged in rose or violet in April, followed by red, (poisonous) fruit in the fall. May bloom again late summer. Humus-rich, well-drained soil, sun to part shade. China.
2008-31 Dianthus sp L ( Pinks) Cushion-forming perennial of gray-blue linear leaves with small, fragrant carnation-type blossoms in late spring to early summer. Full sun, dry site. Europe.
2008-32 Dicentra formosa (Haw.)Walp. (Pacific Bleeding Heart) Perennial to 1 ½'. Finely dissected, bluish-green foliage. Rose-purple, nodding heart-shaped flowers. Aggressive grower. Partial shade, moist soil. BC-CA.
2008-33 Digitalis grandiflora Mill (Yellow Foxglove) Biennial or perennial to 4' tall, with lanceolate leaves and dense clusters of 2" pale yellow bells netted with brown veins. Sun, garden soil. Europe.
2008-34 Disporum (Prosartes) hookeri (Torr.) Nichols. (Hooker's Fairy Bells) Native perennial to 3'. Dainty cream-white, bell shaped flowers with stamens hang below leaves. Red fruits follow and add adornment throughout the summer. B.C. to California.
2008-35 Disporum (Prosartes) smithii (Hook.) Piper. (Smith's Fairybells) Native perennial to 24". Arching stems with clasping leaves conceal white, bell shaped flowers hanging below. Bright orange-red berries in the fall. Part shade, moist soil. BC-CA
2008-36 Dodecatheon pulchellum (Raf.) Merrill. (Dark Throated Shooting Star) Liliaceous perennial to 1 ½'. Brilliant magenta, yellow and black blooms in early spring. The cyclamen like blossoms can number from 3 to 25 and are held in umbels above spoon shaped basal leaves. Often seen growing in vernally moist, meadows and spring seeps, where it gets a dry summer rest. AK - CA
2008-37 Draba lichiangensis W.W. Smith (Draba) Perennial evergreen, 1-3" tall with many fuzzy rosettes and clustered tiny white flowers. May-July bloom. Gravelly soil, full sun, rock garden or pot best. Bhutan, Nepal.
2008-38 Dryas octopetala L. (Mountain Avens) Evergreen groundcover to 4" tall with low, spreading mat of deep green, glossy, prominently-veined, oval leaves. White, single, rose-like 2" flowers in early summer followed by fluffy seed heads. Full to part sun, well drained soil. North America & Europe.
2008-39 Elmera racemosa Ryd. (Yellow Coralbells) Native perennial to 20" tall, leaves mostly basal, kidney-shaped to 3" wide, bronzy, fuzzy with long stems. Flowers: small, cup-shaped, green-yellow sepals with inside petals white. Moist well drained site. NW US.
2008-40 Erigeron foliosus Nutt. (Fleabane) Perennial herb to 8", linear, glaucous leaves, pale blue-lavender, long blooming daisies in late summer to fall, well-drained gritty soil, full sun. W. US
2008-41 Eriogonum umbellatum v umbellatum Torr. (Sulfur Flowered Buckwheat). 1' high – 3' spread. Great evergreen groundcover of loosely formed mats of branched leaves that burnish in the fall. Flowers are yellow or pale cream, long-lasting, gritty soil, full sun, excellent drainage. Western U.S
2008-42 Erythronium oreganum Appleg. (Giant White Fawn Lily) Native bulbous perennial to 12" tall. Spring blooming, nodding, pale yellow flowers with reflexed petals and mottled leaves. Best in a shady woodland garden, moist well drained soil. BC-OR
2008-43 Erythronium revolutum Sm.(Pink or Coast Fawn Lily) Native, bulbous perennial to 12". Hot pink, slightly recurved flowers held above mahogany mottled lanceolate leaves. Moist, well -drained, woodland site; reseeds slowly if undisturbed. BC-CA
2008-44 Euonymus hamiltoniana v yedoensis (Koehne) Blakelock (Spindle Tree) Deciduous tree to 30'. Fall fruits of orange hang below the flaring pink seed covering. Moist well drained, sunny site. China
2008-45 Fragaria chiloensis ( L.) P. Mill (Beach Strawberry) Native, evergreen spreading groundcover. White flowers in early spring followed rarely by edible strawberries. Moist well drained site in full sun. WA-CA
2008-46 Francoa ramosa D. Don. (Bridal Wreath) Evergreen perennial to 3'. White flowers shoot up on branched spikes in summer, above crinkled, bristly basal leaves. Great cut flower. Part sun, moist soil. Chile
2008-47 Fritillaria meleagris L. (Checkered Lily) Bulb. Nodding, purple maroon to white, checker patterned 2" bells on delicate 18" stems. Best in lightly-shaded, well-drained woodland garden. Europe
2008-48 Garrya fremontii Torr. (Fremont silk-tassel) Evergreen shrub slow growing to 15'Deep-green leathery leaves. The flowers are held in long 6" racemes that dangle from leaf axils. Flower clusters are longer on males, females bear dense clusters of deep purple fruits in fall. Sun, well drained site. WA-CA
2008-49 Gaultheria shallon Pursh. (Salal) Native evergreen with zig-zag branches. Pink urn shaped flowers in spring followed by edible, dark purple fruit. Woodland setting in moist well -drained soil. Branches often used as 'greenery' in floral bouquets. BC-CA
2008-50 Globularia trichosantha Fisch. & C.A. Mey. (Globe Daisy) Perennial to 8" tall. Foliage is evergreen with blue globe shaped "Dr. Seuss" flowers arising from the rosette of leaves. Full sun, lean, well -drained soil. Western Mediterranean
2008-51 Gypsophila cerastioides D. Don (Dwarf Baby's Breath) Semi- evergreen, mat former, great in a rock garden. Small, white flowers with pale blue throats in spring. Well drained site in full sun. Himalayas
2008-52 Helleborus x hybridus L. (Lenten Rose) Evergreen perennial with cupping dogwood like pink, green or purple blossoms late winter -early spring. Trim back old leaves to show off flowers. Woodland garden in moist, well -drained soil with afternoon shade. Europe
2008-53 Heuchera chlorantha Piper. (Meadow Alumroot) Evergreen perennial. Basal rosette of light green, lobed leaves gives rise to a tall 8" flower stalk topped with densely clustered, greenish-white flowers in early summer. Full- part sun, gravelly soil. Western US.
2008-54 Heuchera pulchella Woot. & Standl. (Sandia Mountain Alumroot) Evergreen rock garden perennial under 6 " tall. Pink flowers on red stems 4" tall arise from the basal rosettes in June. Well drained site in part sun. SW USA
2008-55 Hieracium villosum Jacq. (Shaggy Hawkweed) Perennial to 1'. Shimmering, silver-wooly basal rosettes of leaves give rise to bright yellow composite flowers. Great for the trough or rock garden. Full sun, well drained soil. European Mts.
2008-56 Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim. (Oceanspray) Deciduous shrub to 20'. Lilac-like sprays of cream colored flowers in June. Full to part sun, average soil, dry summer. BC to CA.
2008-57 Hymenanthera crassifolia Hook. ( Porcupine Shrub). Spiny (sharp edged) shrub to 6' tall. Small, spatulate leaves with spring blooming yellow flowers followed by white fruit in the fall. Very unusual ziggy habit. Full sun to part shade. New Zealand
2008-58 Hypericum kamtschaticum Ledeb. (Kamchatka St. John's Wort) Perennial to 1'. Compact, shrub-like perennial with small, oval leaves with a reddish cast. Plants are covered in starry yellow flowers in summer. Full sun, well drained soil Russia & Japan
2008-59 Iris douglasiana Herb. (Douglas' Iris) Perennial to 2 ½'. Evergreen, narrow, strap-like leaves. Variable creamy white to deep purple standards with yellow falls, an excellent iris for the native plant garden. Rich, well-drained soil that dries out towards late summer. OR-CA
2008-60 Iris innominata Henderson ( Golden Iris) Native iris, one of the parents of Pacific Coast Hybrids. Narrow, shiny leaves with golden, cream or pale orange flowers in the spring. Sloping, well drained site in part sun. Southern OR to Northern CA.
2008-61 Iris PCH ( Pacific Coast Hybrids). Native perennial 12"- 24" tall. Beardless iris resulting from a series of crosses between west coast natives I. douglasiana, I. tenax, and I. innominata. Variable flower colors range from lavender, purple, yellow, and white. Sun to part shade, slightly acidic soil. Western US
2008-62 Iris setosa Pallas. Ex Link (Alaska Iris) Perennial to 24". Sword shaped leaves with blue-lavender flowers in early spring. Rich moist soil in sun to part shade. Alaska
2008-63 Lewisia cotyledon (S. Wats.)B.L.Robinson (Siskiyou Bitterroot). Found in extremely rocky places. This evergreen perennial has white or a range of pink and striped flowers in loose groups on 10" stems. Often hybridized and long-lived, it rises from a fleshy tap root with succulent, spatula-shaped leaves in rosettes. Gravelly, well drained soil with afternoon shade. OR-CA
2008-64 Lilium dauricum Ker-Gawl. (Daurian Lily) Deciduous bulb to 36" tall. Flowers are a gorgeous gold and vermilion color with maroon freckles. Blooms June-July. Well-drained moist soil in full sun. N.E. Asia
2008-65 Linum capitatum Kit. ex Schult. (Flax) Perennial to 18". Semi-shrubby compact mound of foliage send up numerous flowering stems tipped with bright yellow clusters in summer. Full sun, well drained soil. Europe.
2008-66 Lonicera involucrata Richardson ex Spreng. (Twinberry Honeysuckle) Deciduous shrub to 8' ( on site to 3'). Deep green leaves, with late spring twinned pair of ½ " yellow blossoms, followed by deep-purple edible berries. Full sun to pt sun. Coast & Cascades.
2008-67 Lupinus polyphyllus Lindl. (Big Leaf Lupine) Perennial to 3'. A stout garden perennial with numerous dense blue/purple flower heads. Full sun, average soil. BC to CA.
2008-68 Lychnis viscaria L. (Sticky Catchfly) Mounding perennial with grass like leaves. Bright pink flowers on tall stalks late spring- early summer. Nice addition to the rock garden. Well drained site in full sun, is drought tolerant once established. Balkans
2008-69 Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt. (Tall Oregon Grape) Native, evergreen shrub to 6'. Spikes of bright yellow flowers in spring, followed by large clusters of powdery blue, tart, edible fruit in late summer. Holly-like foliage takes on a reddish hue in late summer. Full to part sun, average soil. BC-OR.
2008-70 Mahonia nervosa (Pursh) Nutt. (Cascade Oregon Grape) Evergreen groundcover to 24". A shorter relative of M. aquifolium, the racemes of yellow flowers and clusters of blue fruit are held at knee level. Spreads by rhizomes to form clumps. Sun to part shade, tolerates dry soil once established. BC-CA.
2008-71 Metasequoia glyptostroboides Hu & W.C Cheng (Dawn Redwood) Once thought to be extinct, this deciduous tree can reach 100'. Fern like bright green leaves in spring, copper fall colors. Moist, well drained site in full sun. China
2008-72 Mitella ovalis Greene (Miterwort) This small, native ground cover with heart- shaped leaves is very similar to Tellima. Tiny, exquisite flowers resembling bishop's hats appear on slender 6-18" stems in late spring. Moist, well- drained woodland site. BC-CA
2008-73 Oemlaria cerasiformis (Torr. & Gray ex Hook. & Arn.) Landon (Indian Plum) Early February flowering native shrub. Green- white flowers hang in clusters at the end of the leafy branches. A favorite of birds, oval shaped fruit ranging in color from pale orange to dark purple ripen in mid summer. Moist, well- drained site in part shade. WA-CA
2008-74 Onosma taurica Willd. ( Golden Drop) Evergreen perennial, dense tufts of fuzzy leaves with yellow pendant flowers smelling of almonds. Best in a well drained site such as a sunny rock garden. Greece.
2008-75 Paeonia obovata Maxim. (Peony) Herbaceous perennial to 24" tall. A garden classic with 3", satiny, white or pink flowers in spring. Full to part sun, average soil. China
2008-76 Penstemon humilis Nutt. Ex Gray (Low Beardtongue) Found throughout in the high elevations of the west, this May –June bloomer of deep blue flowers provides continuous color in the dry, sunny, sharply drained rock garden. Winter cover for longer life. Western USA
2008-77 Penstemon ovatus Douglas ex Hook (Broad- leaved Beardtongue) Native, evergreen perennial to 36" tall. Blooms of deep purple or blue flowers in early summer. Easy to grow in the rock garden. Full to part sun, well drained soil. BC-OR
2008-78 Penstemon richardsonii v richardsonii Dougl. ex Lindl. (Cut-Leaf Beardtongue) PNW native, tall – to 3' with multiple, pendant stems of deeply cut leaves. Flowers of reddish pink or purple with striped throats bloom June-Sept. Well drained soil in a sunny location. WA-OR
2008-79 Penstemon rupicola (Piper) Howell ( Rock Penstemon) Evergreen, shrublet with small leaves forming a compact mat. The flowering stems reach above the mat showing off blooms ranging in color from rose, pink or violet. Extremely well drained site that receives full sun for at least half of the day. WA-CA
2008-80 Penstemon serrulatus Mensies ex Sm. ( Cascade Beardtongue) Erect, leafy stemmed penstemon with June-July blooms of purple to blue in tight, globular clusters at the tips of the flower stems. Best in moist, afternoon shade site. AK-OR
2008-81 Penstemon strictus Benth. ( Rocky Mountain Penstemon) Forms large clumps from which tall spikes of purple flowers hold their bloom for a month. Easy to grow, great cut flower. Sunny, well drained site. Drought tolerant once established. Winter cover provides longer life. Rocky Mountains US
2008-82 Penstemon wilcoxii Rydb. (Wilcox's Penstemon) Perennial to 3'. Heart-shaped basal leaves, brilliant blue, funnel shaped flowers. Great in a sunny rock garden. Full sun, well drained soil. Interior NW.
2008-83 Primula florindae F.K. Ward. (Tibetan Primrose) Perennial to 3'. Sweetly scented, yellow bells dangle on long pedicels clustered atop the 2-3' tall stems. Shade to part shade, moist soil. Tibet.
2008-84 Primula japonica A. Gray.(Japanese Primrose) Perennial to 36" tall. Early summer blooms of dark pink candelabras along the tall stalk. Shade to part shade in moist border. Japan & Taiwan.
2008-85 Pulsatilla halleri (Alld.) Willd. ( Haller's Pasque Flower) Basal rosettes of dense, pinnately divided nearly evergreen leaves. Erect 8" flower stems with violet purple to lavender blue bell shaped blossoms late spring-early summer. Easy in sunny, sloped, gritty site. Europe.
2008-86 Pulsatilla vulgaris Mill. (Pasque Flower) Herbaceous perennial. Forms clumps of silvery fern- like leaves that are covered with silky hairs. The pale to dark violet, bell shaped flowers are long-lasting, giving way to feathery seed heads. Moist, well -drained in the sun. Europe
2008-87 Ranunculus gramineus L. (Grassy- Leaved Buttercup) Clump- forming perennial of gray –green, linear to lanceolate leaves. Yellow May flowers on erect, branched stems. Sharply drained soil in full sun. France.
2008-88 Romanzoffia sitchensis Bong. (Mist Maidens) Dwarf perennial, can be summer dormant. Basal heart shaped leaves. Floral stems 5" tall have white bell shaped flowers. Part sun in gritty soil. Excellent trough plant. Western US.
2008-89 Saxifraga cuneifolia L. ( Small-Leaved Saxifrage) Evergreen, compact rosettes of prostrate ½"-1" wide succulent leaves. Flower stems 5-12" tall of white panicles. Rock garden or trough plant in part sun with gritty soil. Europe.
2008-90 Saxifraga –encrusted form L. ( Saxifrage) Lime secretions form white dots on densely clustered basal rosettes. White flowers atop 18"stems. Full sun, well drained soil. Europe.
2008-91 Saxifraga sp- Mossy Group (Saxifrage) Shaded, cool growing group with soft, branched foliage, often fringed. Spring blooms of white on 8" spikes. Rock garden plant in gritty soil. Europe
2008-92 Sedum spathulifolium Hook. Perennial to 5". A widespread, common species with succulent glaucous foliage and bright yellow flowers. This one will grow where most others will not—in cracks in the pavement or the rock garden. WA-OR
2008-93 Sidalcea malviflora ssp. asprella (D.C.) Gray ex Benth (Checkermallow) Sprawling native perennial with 18" long stems. Summer blooms of rosy pink, deeply cut leaves. Part sun, humus rich well drained soil. OR-CA
2008-94 Thlaspi rotundifolia L. (Round –Leafed PennyCress) Evergreen, long lived, creeping perennial to 8" tall. Rounded, thickened basal leaves. Summer blooms of purple flowers. Sandy soil, full sun. Eastern-Central Europe.
2008- 95 Triteleia hyacinthina (Lindl.) Greene (White Brodiaea) Native lily bulb. Umbels of white bells in June. Well- drained site in full to part sun. Western US.
2008-96 Vaccinium parviflorum Sm. (Columbia Gorge Red Huckleberry) Native, deciduous 5' tall shrub with tiny round leaves. Tiny white bell shaped flowers in late spring followed by red, tart edible fruit. Part shade, well composted site. AK-CA
2008-97 Vancouveria hexandra ( Hook.) C. Morren& Decne. (Inside-Out Flower) Native, deciduous perennial. Duck-foot shaped leaves on 10" stems. White, reflexed flowers. Shade, humus rich soil. WA-CA
2008-98 Viola elatior Fries. (Elatior Violet) Perennial to 18". Long, prominently-veined, tapering leaves and large lilac-blue flowers make this damp meadow dweller a good choice for a similar spot in the garden. The flowers appear in early summer and put on quite a show. Peaty, humus rich soil in part shade for best results. Central Europe to China
WILD COLLECTED SEED—Collected 2006 2007-01 Disporum (Prosartes) hookeri (Torr.) Nichols. (Hooker's Fairy Bells) Native perennial to 3' tall. Dainty, paired, creamy white flowers at the tips of the sparingly branched stems appear in late spring to early summer. Red fruit in the summer. Shade, moist, well-drained site. BC-CA. Coll: Clark Co., WA.
2007-02 Eriophyllum lanatum (Pursh) Forbes. (Oregon Sunshine) Native, evergreen to 2' tall. Wooly, gray foliage, with yellow flowers. Great in a rock garden or dry border. Full sun, well drained site. BC-CA. Coll: Clark Co, WA.
2007-03 Erythronium oreganum Appleg. (Giant Fawn Lily) Native bulbous perennial to 12". Nodding, pale yellow flowers with reflexed petals and mottled leaves appear in the spring. Best in a woodland garden, moist well drained soil. BC-OR. Coll:Douglas Co., OR
2007-04 Gentiana calycosa Griseb. (Rainer Pleated Gentian) Native perennial to 10" tall. Blue flowers spotted with green from July-October. Best in moist site, full sun. BC-CA. Coll: Clark Co., WA.
2007-05 Juniperus communis v. saxitalis L. (Common Juniper) Native, evergreen, matted shrub, slow growing, rarely 3' all. Needle- like leaves are white above, green below. Grow as prostrate shrub or small tree. Full sun, rocky soil, not heat tolerant. US. Coll: Clark Co., WA.
2007-06 Menziesia ferruginea Small ( Rusty False Azalea) Upright, compact, deciduous shrub. Slow growing in moist well drained site. Clusters white flowers in the spring. Bluish leaves with great fall color. BC-OR. Coll: Clark Co., WA.
2007-07 Nothochelone nemerosa (Dougl. ex Lindl.) Straw. (Woodland Turtlehead) Native woody perennial. Closely related to the penstemon, sends up several erect to trailing stems, 16-32" tall/long. Leaves are finely haired with rose colored tubular flowers. Part sun to woodland edges. Moist well drained soil, allow to dry out in summer. BC-CA. Coll: Clark Co., WA.
2007-08 Penstemon cardwellii Howell. (Cardwell's Beardtongue) Native, evergreen perennial to 8" tall. Shrubby, mat forming glossy leaves with large purple flowers late spring to early summer. Full sun, well - drained soil. WA-OR. Coll: Clark Co., WA.
2007-09 Penstemon serrulatus Menzies ex Sm. (Cascade Beardtongue) Native perennial 10-18" tall. Erect, leafy stemmed penstemon with June-August blooms of purple to blue in tight, globular clusters at the tips of the flower stems. Best in moist to wet sites. AK-OR. Coll: Clark Co., WA.
2007-10 Sidalcea glaucescens A. Gray (White Checkerbloom) Great Basin native. Hollyhock-like perennial 12-30' tall with 1-2" wide white flowers mid to late summer. Fertile soil, moist, rich soil. Needs summer water to ensure blooms. US. Coll: Colfax Co., N. Mex.
2007-11 Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt. ( Bear Grass) Native perennial to 3'. Grassy foliage with creamy, globular flowers on a tall spike. Full sun well -drained site. Plant under native shrubs for survival and bloom. (a hemi-paristic lily). Does not like to be moved. BC-CA. Coll: Clackamas Co., OR.
GARDEN COLLECTED SEED—Collected 2006
2007-12 Actaea rubra (Ait.) Willd. (Red Baneberry) Native perennial to 3'. Spring flowers of starry white racemes followed by bright red berries in late summer. Berries are very poisonous. Full to part shade, moist soil. North America.
2007-13 Ageratina occidentalis (syn. Eupatorium occidentale) (Hook) King & H.E. Robins. (Western Snakeroot,) Rhizomatous perennial 6-30" tall. Reddish pink clusters of flowers bloom Aug-Sept attract butterflies and bees. Well -drained, moist soil in shade-partial shade. Western US.
2007-14 Alyssoides utriculata (L.) Medik. (Bladderpod) Small, woody, multi-branched evergreen to 24". Bright yellow flowers early spring, followed by bladder- like seed pods. Pods shed outer covering, revealing papery stem which can be used in dry flower arrangements. Dry, sunny site. European Mountains.
2007-15 Aquilegia formosa Fisch. Ex D.C. ( Western Columbine) Native perennial to 36". Nodding red and yellow spurred flowers in early summer. Great for hummingbird/ butterfly garden. Full sun, moist soil. Seed collected from isolated plant population for 'purity'. Western US.
2007-16 Armeria maritima (Mill.) Willd. (Sea Thrift) Perennial to 12". Papery pink, ball shaped flowers rise above short tufted grass mounds. Poor sandy soil in full sun. Circumboreal.
2007-17 Arnica amplexicaulis Nutt. (Clasping Arnica) Native perennial to 24" tall. Yellow daisies in summer arise up to 2' above slightly hairy elliptic shaped leaves. Sunny, dry location. W.US-AK.
2007-18 Baccharis magellenica (Lam.) Pers. (Christmas Bush) Evergreen shrublet. Slow spreading mat of 1" high to 18" wide. Leaves are elliptic to spatulate with creamy white flower heads in midsummer. Moist, humus rich site in full sun. Falklands.
2007-19 Bletia striata (Thumb.) Dunce (Terrestrial Orchid) To 12". Pale pink to deep fuchsia flowers open successively on a 12" spike in late spring. Spike stays in bloom for as long a month. Best in light shade in well drained site. Allow to dry between waterings. Japan.
2007-20 Camassia quamash ( Pursh) Greene. (Common Camas) Native bulb to 24". Showy spikes of pale to violet blue star shaped flowers in the spring. Full sun, moist soil during growing season followed with dry summer dormancy. BC-CA.
2007-21 Clematis ochroleuca Ait. (Curly Head Clematis) Rambling shrub to 24". Nodding, bell shaped yellow flowers borne singly in the spring, followed by attractive mop-head seeds. Great for a large rock garden or perennial border. Full sun to part shade, average soil. NY-GA.
2007-22 Clematis viticella L. (Italian Leather Flower) Deciduous, semi-woody vine reaching 20'. A vigorous grower, blue to violet bell shaped flowers from 2-7" bloom late summer - early fall. Full sun to part shade, average soil Southern Europe.
2007-23 Cyclamen hederifolium Ait. (Cyclamen) Tuberous perennial to 4". Highly variable—variegated ivy-shaped leaves with magenta pink to pure white blossoms. Late summer- fall bloom. Part shade to full shade. So. Europe.- Asia.
2007-24 Daphne tangutica Maxim. (Daphne) Evergreen shrub to 36" tall. Oblong 3" leaves. Fragrant, white flowers tinged in rose or violet in April, followed by red fruit in the fall. May bloom again late summer. Humus rich,well drained soil, sun to part shade. Northern China.
2007-25 Dianthus sp L.( Pinks) Cushion forming perennial of gray-blue linear leaves with carnation blossoms in late spring early summer. Full sun, dry site. Europe.
2007-26 Dierama pulcherrimum (Hook, f.) Bak. (Angel's Fishing Rods) Evergreen, cormous perennial to 48". Stiff, upright, grass like leaves with brilliant purple, bell shaped flowers hanging from arching spikes. Full sun, well- drained site. Southern Africa.
2007-27 Disporum (Prosartes) smithii (Hook.) Piper. (Smith's Fairybells) Native perennial to 24". Arching stems with clasping leaves conceal white, bell shaped flowers hanging below. Bright orange-red berries in the fall. Part shade, moist soil. BC-CA
2007-28 Eriogonum compositum Dougl. Ex Benth. ( Arrowleaf Buckwheat) Native perennial 18" tall and wide. Woody root and branching stems of silver-wooly, evergreen leaves. White, long lasting flowers. Dry, rock garden site in full sun. WA –CA.
2007-29 Erysimum capitatum ( Willd.) Gay. (Wallflower) Evergreen, mound forming perennial to 12". Golden yellow flowers spring to summer. Great in a rock garden or trough. Full sun, dry site. Greece.
2007-30 Erythronium oreganum Appleg. ( Giant White Fawn Lily Native bulbous perennial to 12" tall. Spring blooming,nodding, pale yellow flowers with reflexed petals and mottled leaves. Best in a woodland garden, moist well drained soil. BC-OR
2007-31 Erythronium revolutum Sm. (Coast Fawn Lily) Native, bulbous perennial to 12". Medium pink, slightly recurved flowers held above mahogany mottled lanceolate leaves. Moist well drained, woodland site. BC-CA
2007-32 Eschscholzia caespitosa Benth. (Tufted Poppy) Native annual to 6". Sweet, yellow poppy flowers on trailing plants of thready foliage. Self seeder. Full sun, average soil. OR-CA
2007-33 Fritillaria meleagris L. (Checker Lily) Bulb. Nodding, purple maroon to white, checker patterned 2" bells on delicate 18" stems. Best in lightly shaded woodland garden. Europe.
2007-34 Fuchsia procumbens R.Cunn ex A. Cunn ( Creeping Fuchsia) Trailing,tender perennial. Small heart -shaped leaves, erect,½" tall, greenish-yellow tube-like flowers in July-Sept. Large, red, ovoid shaped berries give great winter interest. Moist well drained site, with winter protection. New Zealand.
2007-35 Gaillardia aristata Pursh. (Blanket Flower) Native perennial to 30" tall. Showy yellow or purple rayed flowers from early spring to late summer. Tolerant of dry conditions in full sun, well- drained site. Western US
2007-36 Garrya fremontii Torr. ( Fremont Silk Tassel) Native, evergreen shrub to 6' tall. Deep green leathery leaves. Long racemes of flowers dangle from leaf axils. Females bear dense clusters of dark purple fruit in the fall. Sun to part shade, average soil. WA-CA
2007-37 Gaultheria miqueliana Tak. ( Miquel's Spicy Wintergreen) Compact, evergreen shrub to 12" tall. Fall- winter covered with big, white berries. Part shade, moist soil. Japan.
2007-38 Heracleum lanatum Bartr. (Cow Parsnip). Native perennial 36"- 54" tall. Small,white, star-like flowers in large compound umbels bloom June-Aug. Great for butterflies. Best in rich, moist soil, sun- part shade. North America and Asia.
2007-39 Heuchera cylindrica Dougl. ex Hook. (Roundleaf Avens) Native, evergreen to 24" tall. Clumps of glossy, green, wavy edged foliage. Tall spikes of white creamy flowers in the summer. Full sun, perfect drainage. BC-CA
2007-40 Iris PCH L. ( Pacific Coast Hybrids). Native perennial 12"- 24" tall. Beardless iris resulting from a series of crosses between west coast natives I. douglasiana, I. tenax, and I. innominata. Flower colors range from lavender, purple, yellow, and white. Sun - part shade, slightly acidic soil. Western US
2007-41 Iris setosa Pallas ex Link. (Beachhead Iris) Violet colored, early blooming iris to 24" tall. Part shade, moist well drained soil. Great in a woodland garden setting or bog. Yukon.
2007-42 Iris tenax Dougl. Ex Lindl. (Toughleaf Iris) Native perennial to 18" tall. Flowers are variable in color from lavender to creamy white. Foliage is clumping and deciduous. Naturalizes well in the woodland garden. Well drained site. WA-OR
2007-43 Leucojum autumnale L. (Autumn Snowflake) Dwarf, fall blooming bulb to 9". Great for troughs or rock gardens. White, bell shaped flowers nod above thin stems and foliage. Full sun, well drained soil. Northern Africa.
2007-44 Lilium dauricum Ker-Gawl. (Daurian Lily) Deciduous bulb to 36" tall. Flowers are a gorgeous gold and vermilion color with maroon freckles. Blooms June-July. Well drained moist soil. Full Sun. N.E. Asia
2007-45 Lobelia cardinalis L. (Cardinal Flower) Short- lived perennial 12"-36"tall. Scarlet red flowers arise on a spike from the basal foliage rosette in mid to late summer. Tubular flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Moist to boggy sunny site. CA-FL
2007-46 Meconopsis cambrica (L.) Vig. (Welsh Poppy) Perennial to 12" tall. Basal rosettes of hairy foliage with yellow to orange papery poppies. Self seeder. Full to part shade, moist site. Europe.
2007-47 Meconopsis horridula Hook. f & Thomson (Himalayan Blue Poppy) Perennial to 36" tall. Glorious blue poppies on prickly stalks bloom in early summer above rosettes of prickly lance shaped leaves. Part to full shade in well- drained site. Himalayas
2007-48 Penstemon digitalis Nutt ex Simms (Foxglove Beardtongue) Clump-forming perennial 24"-48" tall. The 2-lipped tubular, white flowers appear May-July. Full sun in dry to medium moisture site. Eastern & Central US.
2007-49 Penstemon fruticosus (Pursh.)Greene. (Bush Penstemon) Native perennial to 8" tall. Low, mat forming shrub with evergreen leaves profuse 2" purple trumpets May-Aug. Best in sandy soil. Spreads to form a shrubby clump. WA-OR. ID-WY
2007-50 Penstemon ovatus Douglas ex Hook (Broad- leaved Beardtongue) Native, evergreen perennial to 36" tall. Blooms of deep purple or blue flowers in early summer. Easy to grow in the rock garden. Full sun, well drained soil. BC-OR.
2007-51 Primula japonica A. Gray. (Japanese Primrose) Perennial to 36" tall. Early summer blooms of dark pink flowers in whorls along the tall stalk. Shade to part shade in moist border. Japan & Taiwan.
2007-52 Pulsatilla vulgaris Mill. ( Pasque Flower) Perennial to 12" tall. Feathery foliage with dramatic 2" violet to reddish purple flowers in early spring. Full sun to part shade, well drained soil. Eur.
2007-53 Ranunculus cymbalaria Pursh. (Alkali Buttercup) Native, creeping perennial up to 6". Small bright yellow flowers bloom May-August. Alkaline soil. Asia, North America, South America.
2007-54 Ranunculus gramineus L. (Grassy Leaved Buttercup) Clump forming perennial of gray –green linear to lanceolate leaves. Spring flowers on erect, branched stems. Sharply drained soil in full sun. France.
2007-55 Rhododendron camtschaticum Pall. (Kamchatka Rhododendron) Deciduous shrublet to 24" tall. Bright, pink-purple flowers cover this creeping shrub in late spring. Full sun, well drained acidic soil. AK- BC
2007-56 Ribes sanguineum Pursh. (Flowering Red Currant) Native deciduous shrub to 8' tall. Bright, showy red to pink flowers in 3" long racemes in early spring. Sun to part sun, average soil. BC-CA
2007-57 Romanzoffia tracyi Jepson (Tracy's Mist Maidens) Native perennial to 4" tall. Fleshy, wavy edged kidney shaped foliage with multiple stems of small white flowers. Shade, moist, well drained site, drier summer dormancy. WA-CA
2007-58 Rosa moyesii Hemsl. & Wils (Wild China Rose) Deciduous shrub to 8' tall. Climbing type that will grow through surrounding shrubbery. Clusters of crimson flowers in the spring with long, scarlet-orange, flask shaped hips persisting through the winter. Full to part sun, average soil. China.
2007-59 Scabiosa lucida Vill. (Pincushion Flower) Perennial to 12" tall. Divided basal rosettes of foliage. Flower florets of violet on single stems. Full sun to part shade, average soil. European Mountains.
2007-60 Schizostylis coccinea Backh. & Harv. (Lily) Rhizomatous perennial 12-24". Grass-like foliage with 1-2' spikes of bell shaped flowers. Excellent cut flower. Blooms fall to early winter. Sun-part shade. Southern Africa.
2007-61 Sidalcea campestris Greene. (Meadow Checkerbloom) Native perennial 3'- 6' tall. Beautiful pale pink to white flowers. Well drained, sunny site. OR-WA
2007-62 Sidalcea hendersonii S. Wats (Henderson's Checker Mallow). Native perennial reaching 18" to 30" tall. Basal, heart shaped leaves at the base with dark pink, hollyhock-like flowers growing on a terminal spike. Best in rich, damp soil in full sun. BC-OR.
2007-63 Sidalcea malviflora (D.C.) Gray ex Benth (Wild Hollyhock) Native perennial to 18" tall. Summer blooms of rosy pink, deeply cut leaves. Part sun, humus rich well drained soil. OR-CA
2007-64 Sidalcea neomexicana A. Gray (New Mexico Prairie Mallow) Native perennial to 36". Large, showy, deep rose colored flowers come up 2" from clump of dark green leaves. Attracts butterflies. April-June. Full-part sun. OR-WY, south to Mexico.
2007-65 Silene californica Durand. (California Indian Pink) Native perennial of vining mats 6-16" long. Showy, scarlet red flowers blooming March-Aug. A hummingbird favorite. Well drained, rocky soil. Full or part sun. SW OR-CA.
2007-66 Sisyrinchium striatum Sm. (Satin Flower) Perennial to 24" tall. Gray-green, wide strap-like leaves bear tall spikes of purple striped, creamy white flowers. Prolific seed producers, dead head immediately after bloom. Chile- Argentina.
2007-67 Tigridia pavonia Juss. (Tiger Flower) Perennial corm, 18-36". Brightly colored, successively blooming, 4-6" in diameter, short lived flowers in late summer. Best if in a pot. Full sun, well drained soil. Mexico, Guatemala.
References: Griffiths, Mark. 1994. Index of Garden Plants. Timber Press. Portland,
OR.
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