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Native Plants & Gardening for Wildlife Index
Our Pacific Northwest region is rich in diversity of native plants. This section of Rainy Side is devoted to bringing our wonderful native plants back into our gardens, to give us a new appreciation for plants we often times view as common. Whether you integrate them in with exotics in your garden or plan a native-only garden, natives will add beauty to your landscapes. This section also features plant lists or articles about specific wildife. |
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Index
Going Native on the Olympic Peninsula
Indigenous plants adapt flawlessly in the garden, providing they are placed in a similar environment to where they grow in the wild.
Hummingbird Plants
Nectar Plants For The Pacific Northwest Hummingbird
Butterfly Plants
Create a landscape of nectar-rich plants for butterflies. Not only will you enjoy their flittering about but your garden will benefit also. Here is a list of plants that provide food for the butterfly.
Caterpillar Plants
Many Pacific Northwest gardeners welcome the butterfly into their gardens by providing them with nectar plants. Another good way to welcome the butterfly is by providing plants to feed their hungry young. Here is a long list of host plants for the Northwest garden targeted for feeding the local caterpillars. Put away your pesticides, host your local caterpillar and watch the butterflies flock to your garden to feed and lay their eggs.
Native Beauties
The reasons to choose natives in the Pacific Northwest, are as varied as the gardeners who grow them.
Another Look at Red Alder
You might think this is a weed tree, but take a closer look, Red alder may surprise you.
Inspiration From Nature
Bring the tranquility of nature to your garden.
Native Plant Gallery and Growing Guide
A comprehensive growing guide for over 50 Northwest native plants.
Resources for Gardening With Native Plants
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