Native Perennials  A to G

Achillea millefolium Common Yarrow

~Robust plant with attractive foliage and flowers borne in terminal clusters.

~Lacy, light green to gray foliage

~White flowers in large umbels

~Full sun, Well-drained, moist soil, forest edges and roadsides

~ Hardy to -40°C (-40°F) Zone 2B

~ Height: 1m (3 ft), Spread: 30-90cm (1-3 ft)

~Excellent reclamation plant and in a perennial garden

~72 PL, 4.5”

Achlys triphylla Vanilla Leaf

~Attractive fan shaped leaves have a sweet vanilla scent when dried.

~Small white flowers, with long stamens on showy spikes

~Excellent ground cover plant for shady woodland areas

~Partial shade to full shade, Fertile, well-drained soil

~Hardy to -20°C (-5°F) Zone 6B

~Height: 60cm (2 ft), Spread: Indefinite

~4.5”

Actaea rubra Red Baneberry

~Large green, toothed leaves, divided in threes

~White flowers followed by red or white berries

~Shade, Moist soils

~Hardy to Zone 3

~Height: up to 1m (3ft), Spread: 50cm (1.5ft)

~72pl, #1

Allium acuminatum Hooker’s Onion

~Bulb forming with a very distinct look and onion scent.

~Pink to rose-purple flowers on tall stems

~A nice splash of color for a perennial garden or landscapes

~Full sun, Well-drained soil, Woodland

~ Hardy to -20°C (-5°F) Zone 6B

~Height: 30cm (12 in), Spread: 10-15cm (4-6 in)

~4.5”

Allium cernuum Nodding Onion

~Clumping green grass

~Pink, bell shaped, nodding, bloom May-July

~Full sun, Well-drained soil, rock gardens, exposed areas and in coastal gardens

~Hardy to -20°C (-5°F) Zone6B

~Height: 60cm (2 ft), Spread: 20-30cm (8-12 in)

~4.5”

Anaphalis margaritaceae Pearly Everlasting

~Fuzzy grey-green leaves and long lasting clusters of white flowers

~Very hardy and adaptable, making it useful for reclamation and backyard habitat.

~Full sun, Well-drained soil, disturbed sites

~Hardy to -40°C (-40°F) Zone 2B

~Height: 60cm (2 ft) Spread: 30-60cm (1-2 ft)

~#1

Androsace septentrionalis Pygmyflower

~Basal rosette of toothed green leaves

~White, 5-lobed flowers on long stalks

~Nice plants for rockery gardens

~Full sun, Dry to moist soil, disturbed sites, Alpine

~Hardy to Zone 4

~Height: 25cm tall, Spread: 5cm

~3.5”

Anemone multifida Cut-Leaved Anemone

~Long-stalked hairy leaves that are divided

~Pink or creamy yellow flowers

~Full sun, Moist, well-drained soil, Roadside

~Hardy to Zone 2

~Height 30cm Spread 10cm

~3.5”

Antennaria microphylla Rosy Pussytoes

~Perennial with spoon-shaped basal leaves that forms a mat

~Pink flowers with whitish tips, multiple heads in a cluster

~Full sun, Well-drained soil, Grassland

~Hardy to Zone 3

~Height up to 40cm Spreading

~3.5”

Aquilegia flavescens Yellow Columbine

~Divided green leaves with white veins

~Drooping yellow blooms in May-June

~Full sun, Moist soil, Mountain

~Hardy to Zone 4

~Height 70cm, Spread: 60cm

~#1

Aquilegia formosa Red Columbine

~Divided green leaves with white veins

~Unique red and yellow, drooping , blooms May-August

~ Each flower head has a honey gland that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

~Shade & woodland areas, around ponds or in native flower beds

~Full sun to partial shade, High in humus, moist soil

~Hardy to -34°C (-30°F) Zone 4A

~Height: 1m (3 ft) , Spread: 30-60cm (1-2 ft)

~ #1

Armeria maritima Common Thrift

~ Clumping green grass with a bright pink bloom early spring.

~Around larger trees and shrubs, as an accent plant, in front borders or rock gardens

~Full sun, Well-drained, sandy soil, Shorelines-tolerant of salt

~Hardy to -34°C (-30°F) Zone4A, Evergreen

~Height: 10-15cm (4-6 in), Spread: 20-30cm (8-12 in)

~72PL, 4.5”

Arnica chamissonis Meadow Arnica

~Small green basal leaves with a tuft of hair at tip of bract

~Yellow ray flowers, hairy

~Part shade, Moist soil, Grassland and Shade Forest

~Hardy to Zone 7A

~Height: 80cm, Spread: 10cm

~#1

Arnica cordifolia Heart-Leaved Arnica

~Opposite, basal, heart-shaped leaves

~Yellow ray flowers

~Full sun, Moist soil, Roadside, Mountain

~Hardy to Zone 2

~Height: 50cm, Spread: 12cm

~#1

Arnica lonchphylla Longleaf Arnica

~Opposite, basal, heart-shaped leaves

~Yellow ray flowers

~Full sun, Sandy soil, Roadside, Green Roof

~Hardy to Zone 1

~Height: 50cm, Spread: 12cm

~#1

Artemesia frigida Pasture Sage

~Shrubby, wooly perennial with silvery divided leaves on stems

~Yellow disc flowers in composite heads

~Full sun, Sandy or rocky soil, Grasslands and Interior

~Hardy to Zone 1

~Height:40cm, Spread: 40cm

~#1

Aruncus sylvester Goat’s Beard

~Divided green leaves with small, white flowers on long feathery plumes (May-July)

~Large plant excellent for back yard habitats. Closely resembles an Astilbe.

~Full sun, Well-drained, moist soil, Riparian

~Hardy to -30°C (-20°F) Zone 4B

~Height: 1-3m (3-10 ft), Spread: 60-90cm (2-3 ft)

~#1,#2

Aster alpigenus Alpine Aster

~Nicely branching perennial herb with lance to oblong shaped leaves

~Blue to Purple flowers

~Meadows, stream banks, clearings.

~Full sun to partial shade, Well drained soil, Alpine

~Hardy to -40C Zone 2B

~Height: 80 cm Spread: 60 cm

~72PL, #1

Aster subspicatus Douglas’ Aster

~Nicely branching perennial herb with lance to oblong shaped leaves

~Blue to Purple flowers

~Meadows, stream banks, clearings.

~Full sun to partial shade, moist soil, Grassland

~Hardy to -40C Zone 2B

~Height: 80 cm Spread: 60 cm

~72PL, #1

Balsamorhiza sagittata Arrow-Leaved Balsamroot

~Basal, grey-green leaves shaped like arrowheads

~Yellow ray and disc flowers

~Full sun, Dry-rocky soil, Grassland, Forest Edge

~Hardy to Zone 4A

~Height: 80cm, Spread: 25cm

~#1

Brodiaea coronaria Harvest Brodiaea

~Leaves are basal and grass-like

~Violet flowers on tall stems in loose umbels

~Excellent addition to green roofs for seasonal colour

~Full sun, Well drained soil, Grassland

~Hardy to Zone 5

~Height: 30cm, Spread 5cm

~3.5”

Brodiaea hyacinthina Fool’s Onion

~Leaves are long, basal and grass-like

~White flowers on tall stems in upright cluster

~Excellent addition to green roofs for seasonal colour

~Full sun, Well drained soil, Grassland

~Hardy to Zone 5

~Height: 70cm, Spread 5cm

~3.5”

Camassia leichtlinii Great Camas

~ Member of the lily family with numerous, basal, grass-like leaves

~Deep blue flowers in a terminal spike

~Full sun, well-drained soil, Grassland

~Hardy to -40C (-40F) Zone 2A

~Height: 70cm (28"), Spread: 10cm (4")

~3.5”

Camassia quamash Common Camas

~Star shaped, blue-purple flowers, blooming from April-June

~Full sun, Well-drained, moist soil, Grassland, Green Roof

~Hardy to -20°C (5°F) Zone 6B

~Height: 60cm (2 ft), Spread: 20cm (8 in)

~3.5”

Campanula rotundifolia Harebell

~ Dainty nodding purple/blue flowers on long stalks. Naturalizes easily.

~Full sun, Dry, rocky soil, Grassland

~Hardy to –40C (-40F) Zone 2B

~Height: 15-50cm (6-20 in), Spread: 10-15cm (4-6 in)

~3.5”

Campanula scouleri Scouler’s Harebell

~ Nodding white or blue flowers on long stalks.

~Full sun, Well-drained, dry soil, Shade forest or woodland

~Hardy to Zone 7A

~Height: 15-50cm (6-20 in), Spread: 10-15cm (4-6 in)

~3.5”

Cassiope mertensiana White Mountain Heather

~Green, scale-like evergreen leaves that cover the stem

~White, bell-shaped flowers

~Full sun, Well-drained soil, Mountain

~Hardy to Zone 3

~Height: 30cm, Spread: indefinite

~3.5”

Castilleja miniata Scarlet Paintbrush

~Long lasting attractive red blooms that are attractive to insects and hummingbirds.
~Full sun, Fertile, well-drained soil, Alpine

~Hardy to -34°C (-30°F) Zone 4A, drought tolerant

~Height: 30-60cm (1-2 ft), Spread: 30-60cm (1-2 ft)

~#1

Clintonia uniflora Queen’s Cup

~Perennial with two broad oval leaves

~White, cup shaped flowers and grey-blue berries

~A nice addition to perennial gardens

~Shade, Moist, humus soil, Shade forest

~Hardy to Zone 6B

~Height: 15cm, Spread:7cm

~3.5”

Delphinium menziesii Menzies’ Larkspur

~ Deeply lobed leaves, deep blue flowers with bonnet shaped petals with white center.

~Meadows and bluffs, well suited to perennial gardens

~:Full sun, Well-drained, dry soil, Shade forest

~Hardy to –20C(-5F) Zone 6B

~Height: 60cm (24 in), Spread: 15cm (6 in)

~4.5”

Dicentra formosa Western Bleeding Heart

~Very dainty pinkish-purple heart-shaped flowers on soft fern-like foliage.(April-June)

~Outstanding in woodland gardens, stream banks, and rocky bluffs

~Partial shade to full shade, Well-drained, moist soil , Shade forest

~ Hardy to –20C(-5F) Zone 6B

~Height: 15-50cm (6-20 in), Spread: 15-50cm (6-20 in)

~4.5”

Disporum hookeri Hooker’s Fairybells

~Green, lance-shaped leaves, clasping at base

~White, bell-shaped flowers and later, red/orange berries

~Lovely in perennial gardens

~Shade, Moist humus soil, Shade forest

~Hardy to Zone 4B

~Height: 1m tall, Spread: 20cm

~3.5”

Doedecatheon hendersonii Shooting Star

~ Stunning plant, with pink-magenta flowers that resemble wild cyclamen, borne mid spring to early summer.

~Woodland plantings, rock gardens and borders

~Full sun to partial shade, Well-drained, loamy soil

Cold Hardiness:Southwest BC to California

~ Hardy to –20C(-5F) Zone 6B

~Height: 30-60cm (1-2 ft), Spread: 10-15cm (4-6 in)

~#1

Erigeron compositus Cut-Leaved Daisy

~ Divided basal leaves

~White to pink or blue ray flowers

~Full sun, Dry, rocky soil, Mountain or Bog

~Hardy to -30°C (-24°F) Zone 4B

~Height: 20cm, Spread: 15cm

~#1

Erigeron peregrinus Subalpine Daisy

~ Broadly lace shaped, soft green leaves

~Pink ray flowers, hairy or sticky

~Full sun, Moist to wet soil, Mountain, Bog or Grassland

~Hardy to Zone 3B

~Height: 70cm, Spread: 20cm

~#1

Eriophyllum lanatum Wooly Sunflower

~ Perennial herb with pale, blue-green leaves and a wooly covering,

~Bright yellow flowers, resembling sunflowers

~Found on rocky slopes and bluffs.

~Full sun, Well-drained soil, Disturbed sites, Green Roof

~Hardy to -30°C (-24°F) Zone 4B

~Height: 30-60cm (1-2 ft), Spread: 150cm (5 ft)

~#1

Erythronium grandiflorum Yellow Glacier Lily

~Stunning lily with bright green pairs of leaves at the base

~Nodding yellow flowers

~Full sun, Moist soil, Grassland or Mountain

~Hardy to Zone 5

~Height: 30cm, Spread: 15cm

~#1

Erythronium oregonum White Fawn Lily

~Stunning lily with bright green pairs of leaves at the base

~Nodding white flowers

~Sun, Well-drained soil, Grassland or Shade forest

~Hardy to Zone 5

~Height: 30cm, Spread: 15cm

~#1

Erythronium revolutum Pink Fawn Lily

~Stunning lily with bright green pairs of leaves at the base

~Nodding bright pink flowers

~Full sun, Moist soil, Forest

~Hardy to Zone 3A

~Height: 30cm, Spread: 15cm

~#1

Fritillaria lanceolata Chocolate Lily

~ Native people used to eat the bulbs which resemble clumps of rice in appearance.

~Nodding bell-shaped flowers, dark purple mottled greenish-yellow

~Full sun to partial shade, Well-drained soil, Grassland

~Hardy to -34°C (-30°F) Zone 4A, drought tolerant

~Height: Up to 80cm (30 in), Spread: 5cm (2 in)

~#1

Gentiana sceptrum King’s Gentian

~Compact perennial, with whorled or clasping leaves and blue, funnel shaped flowers

~Excellent for high elevation planting

~Full sun to partial shade, Moderately dry soil, Bog

~ Hardy to -40 to -34C (-40 to -30F) Zone 3A

~Height: 25-100 cm (10-40 "), Spread: 10-20 cm (4-8")

~#1

Geranium viscossisimum Sticky Geranium

~Broad, deeply lobed leaves on long stems

~Pinky-purple flowers with purple veins

~Nice in sun gardens

~Full sun to partial shade, dry soil, Grassland or woodland

~Hardy to Zone 5A

~Height: 90cm, Spread: 70cm

~#1

Geum macrophyllum Large Leaved Avens

~Clump-forming plant with bright yellow saucer shaped flowers

~Perennial borders and open spaces

~Full sun to partial shade, Well-drained soil

~Hardy to Zone 5A

~Height: 1m (3 ft), Spread: 25-35cm (10-14 in)

~4.5”

Geum triflorum Prairie Smoke

~Basal leaves, many times divided, with toothed segments

~Pink/purple urn shaped flowers which later form a plume of seed

~Full sun, Dry, rocky soil, Woodland and Alpine

~Hardy to Zone 1

~Height: 40cm, Spread: 35cm

~#1

Grindelia integrifolia Entire-leaved Gumweed

~Sticky, lance-shaped leaves alternating on stem

~Yellow ray flowers that are sticky

~Full sun, Well-drained, sandy soil, Shoreline

~Hardy to Zone 6

~Height: 80cm, Spread: 70cm

~Contract Grown

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