{"id":29181,"date":"2024-08-22T15:49:52","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T15:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=29181"},"modified":"2025-05-05T01:00:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T01:00:06","slug":"willamette-valley-native-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/willamette-valley-native-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"Willamette Valley Native Plants for Landscaping"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Native plants like vanilla leaf, yarrow, blue blossom, Douglas spiraea, red alder, and Oregon ash can make your Willamette Valley lawn stand out in your neighborhood.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These easy-to-maintain plants are well-adapted to the ups and downs of this region\u2019s climate, so they don\u2019t just survive but thrive here. Let\u2019s take a look at the best native plants for the Willamette Valley.&nbsp;<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-8a71a89a-ac96-46c6-9793-d5513745b2ee\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\"><strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/willamette-valley-native-plants\/#0-native-flowers-for-the-willamette-valley\" style=\"\">Native flowers for the Willamette Valley<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/willamette-valley-native-plants\/#1-vanilla-leaf-achlys-triphylla-\" style=\"\">Vanilla leaf <\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/willamette-valley-native-plants\/#2-yarrow-achillea-millefolium-\" style=\"\">Yarrow <\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/willamette-valley-native-plants\/#3-pacific-bleeding-heart-dicentra-formosa-\" style=\"\">Pacific bleeding heart<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/willamette-valley-native-plants\/#4-nodding-onion-allium-cernuum-\" style=\"\">Nodding onion<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/willamette-valley-native-plants\/#5-pearly-everlasting-anaphalis-margaritacea-\" style=\"\">Pearly everlasting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/willamette-valley-native-plants\/#6-native-shrubs-for-the-willamette-valley\" style=\"\">Native shrubs for the Willamette Valley<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/willamette-valley-native-plants\/#7-blue-blossom-ceanothus-thyrsiflorus-\" style=\"\">Blue blossom <\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/willamette-valley-native-plants\/#8-douglas-spiraea-spiraea-douglasii-\" style=\"\">Douglas spiraea <\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/willamette-valley-native-plants\/#9-evergreen-huckleberry-vaccinium-ovatum-\" style=\"\">Evergreen huckleberry <\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/willamette-valley-native-plants\/#10-tall-oregon-grape-mahonia-aquifolium-\" style=\"\">Tall Oregon grape<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/willamette-valley-native-plants\/#11-nootka-rose-rosa-nutkana-\" style=\"\">Nootka rose <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/willamette-valley-native-plants\/#12-native-trees-for-the-willamette-valley-\" style=\"\">Native trees for the Willamette Valley\u00a0<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/willamette-valley-native-plants\/#13-red-alder-alnus-rubra-\" style=\"\">Red alder <\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/willamette-valley-native-plants\/#14-pacific-madrone-arbutus-menziesii-\" style=\"\">Pacific madrone<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/willamette-valley-native-plants\/#15-oregon-ash-fraxinus-latifolia-\" style=\"\">Oregon ash<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-native-flowers-for-the-willamette-valley\"><span id=\"native-flowers-for-the-willamette-valley\">Native flowers for the Willamette Valley<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-vanilla-leaf-achlys-triphylla-\"><span id=\"vanilla-leaf-achlys-triphylla\">Vanilla leaf (<em>Achlys triphylla<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Achlys-triphylla-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup photo of Achlys triphylla\" class=\"wp-image-29191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Achlys-triphylla-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Achlys-triphylla-1-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Achlys-triphylla-1-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Achlys-triphylla-1-610x352.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Achlys_triphylla_-_Flickr_-_brewbooks.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brewbooks&nbsp;from near Seattle, USA<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This perennial is a beautiful addition to Willamette Valley lawns. Vanilla leaf blooms from early spring to mid-summer, producing clusters of tiny white flowers that spike atop. This plant mostly pollinates by wind, and the flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Deadhead spent flowers during the blooming season to promote new growth.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vanilla leaf grows best in partial or full shade and thrives in moist, loamy soils. It can also withstand sandy or clay soil. The leaves of this plant smell like vanilla when dried, which is the reason for its name. We recommend watering the plant weekly to keep it in good shape. Vanilla leaf is toxic to humans and pets.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wnps.org\/native-plant-directory\/10-achlys-triphylla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vanilla leaf<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Growth habit: <\/strong>Herb&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hardiness zones: <\/strong>6-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Partial shade to full shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Moist, loamy soil; withstands sandy and clay soils<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>Green<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Height: <\/strong>8-16 inches&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Toxic to humans and pets<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-yarrow-achillea-millefolium-\"><span id=\"yarrow-achillea-millefolium\">Yarrow (<em>Achillea millefolium<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Common_Yarrow_Achillea_millefolium.jpg\" alt=\"white flowers of common yarrow on a stem\" class=\"wp-image-29028\" style=\"width:794px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Common_Yarrow_Achillea_millefolium.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Common_Yarrow_Achillea_millefolium-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Common_Yarrow_Achillea_millefolium-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Common_Yarrow_Achillea_millefolium-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Common_Yarrow_(Achillea_millefolium)_-_Oslo,_Norway_2020-08-12_(01).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ryan Hodnett<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yarrow performs exceptionally well in warm summers and cold winters, making it a popular choice among Willamette Valley homeowners. This perennial produces clusters of small, whitish flowers from late spring throughout summer that bees and butterflies love. Faded flowers look unattractive, so we recommend deadheading spent blooms to encourage new growth.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This plant grows best in full sun and thrives in well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Even in hot areas like Portland, Eugene, and Salem, yarrow can survive with monthly watering, though it requires weekly watering initially. This perennial is toxic to humans and pets.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/wildflowers\/plant-of-the-week\/achillea_millefolium.shtml\">yarrow<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Growth habit: <\/strong>Herb<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hardiness zones: <\/strong>3-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Well-drained sandy or loamy soil<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>Gray-green<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Height: <\/strong>1-3 feet&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Toxic to humans and pets<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-pacific-bleeding-heart-dicentra-formosa-\"><span id=\"pacific-bleeding-heart-dicentra-formosa\">Pacific bleeding heart (<em>Dicentra formosa<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_17601300699_a8db27a8ba_c.jpg\" alt=\"close-up of light purple pacific bleeding heart flowers\" class=\"wp-image-5038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_17601300699_a8db27a8ba_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_17601300699_a8db27a8ba_c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_17601300699_a8db27a8ba_c-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_17601300699_a8db27a8ba_c-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_17601300699_a8db27a8ba_c-610x457.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_17601300699_a8db27a8ba_c-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_17601300699_a8db27a8ba_c-390x292.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/meanderingwa\/17601300699\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Upupa4me<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pacific bleeding heart is easy to grow in the Mediterranean climate of the Willamette Valley. It blooms from spring to mid-summer, producing six-petaled pink flowers that hummingbirds love. Pacific bleeding heart doesn\u2019t require deadheading. We recommend pruning this plant to the ground once the foliage turns yellow and wilts.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This perennial thrives in full sun but can withstand partial and full shade. It prefers moist, well-drained loamy soil and requires watering twice a week. Pacific bleeding heart is toxic to humans and pets.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/wildflowers\/plant-of-the-week\/dicentra_formosa.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pacific bleeding heart<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Growth habit: <\/strong>Herb<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hardiness zones: <\/strong>3-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Prefers full sun but can withstand partial and full shade&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Moist, well-drained loamy soil<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>Green<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Height: <\/strong>1 to 2 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Toxic to humans and pets<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-nodding-onion-allium-cernuum-\"><span id=\"nodding-onion-allium-cernuum\">Nodding onion (<em>Allium cernuum<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Allium-cernuum-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Nodding wild onion \" class=\"wp-image-27856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Allium-cernuum-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Allium-cernuum-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Allium-cernuum-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Allium-cernuum-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Allium-cernuum-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Allium_cernuum_-_Nodding_Onion_3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fritzflohrreynolds<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This perennial is easy to care for and is a popular choice among Willamette Valley homeowners. Nodding onion produces pink flowers in early to mid-summer and attracts bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Inspect and snip spent blooms to encourage new growth.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nodding onion thrives in full sun but can withstand partial shade. It prefers loamy, clay, or sandy soil that\u2019s moist and well-drained. We recommend watering this plant once every week for healthy growth. If you have kids and pets, nodding onion is an excellent plant because it\u2019s non-toxic.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/allium-cernuum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nodding onion<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Growth habit: <\/strong>Herb<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hardiness zones: <\/strong>4-8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun but can withstand partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Moist, well-drained loamy, clay, or sandy soil<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>Green<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Height: <\/strong>6-20 inches&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Non-toxic<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-pearly-everlasting-anaphalis-margaritacea-\"><span id=\"pearly-everlasting-anaphalis-margaritacea\">Pearly everlasting (<em>Anaphalis margaritacea<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Anaphalis-margaritacea-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup photo of Pearly everlasting plant\" class=\"wp-image-29192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Anaphalis-margaritacea-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Anaphalis-margaritacea-1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Anaphalis-margaritacea-1-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Anaphalis-margaritacea-1-610x435.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Anaphalis_margaritacea_kz08.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pearly everlasting blooms from mid-summer to fall, producing small white flowers that grow in clumps. Butterflies love them. This plant blooms for a long time, but you can extend it further by deadheading faded flowers.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This perennial grows best in full sun and prefers loamy or sandy soil that&#8217;s moist and well-drained. It\u2019s easy to care for and requires watering only once a week, even in areas like Corvallis and Monmouth, where summer temperatures exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Pearly everlasting is non-toxic to humans and pets.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/wildflowers\/plant-of-the-week\/anaphalis_margaritacea.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pearly everlasting<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Growth habit: <\/strong>Herb<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hardiness zones: <\/strong>3-8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun but can withstand partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Moist, well-drained loamy or sandy soil<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>Silver-gray<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Height: <\/strong>1-3 feet&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Non-toxic<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-native-shrubs-for-the-willamette-valley\"><span id=\"native-shrubs-for-the-willamette-valley\">Native shrubs for the Willamette Valley<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-blue-blossom-ceanothus-thyrsiflorus-\"><span id=\"blue-blossom-ceanothus-thyrsiflorus\">Blue blossom (<em>Ceanothus thyrsiflorus<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1024px-Blue_blossom_ceanothus_Ceanothus_thyrsiflorus_on_Point_Reyes_Fire_Lane_Trail.jpg\" alt=\"blueblossom (Ceanothus thyrsiflorus)\" class=\"wp-image-28470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1024px-Blue_blossom_ceanothus_Ceanothus_thyrsiflorus_on_Point_Reyes_Fire_Lane_Trail.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1024px-Blue_blossom_ceanothus_Ceanothus_thyrsiflorus_on_Point_Reyes_Fire_Lane_Trail-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1024px-Blue_blossom_ceanothus_Ceanothus_thyrsiflorus_on_Point_Reyes_Fire_Lane_Trail-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1024px-Blue_blossom_ceanothus_Ceanothus_thyrsiflorus_on_Point_Reyes_Fire_Lane_Trail-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1024px-Blue_blossom_ceanothus_Ceanothus_thyrsiflorus_on_Point_Reyes_Fire_Lane_Trail-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Blue_blossom_ceanothus_(Ceanothus_thyrsiflorus)_on_Point_Reyes_Fire_Lane_Trail.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miguel Vieira<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue blossom blooms from late spring to early summer, producing clusters of blue, purple, or white flowers that attract bees and butterflies. It thrives in the warm summers and cold winters of the Willamette Valley. We recommend pruning spent flowers during the growing season to encourage new blooms. Remove damaged branches in early spring for healthier growth.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This perennial shrub grows best in full sun and prefers loamy, clay, or sandy soil that\u2019s dry and well-drained. It requires watering every two weeks and is non-toxic.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=CETH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blue blossom<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Growth habit: <\/strong>Shrub<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hardiness zones: <\/strong>8-10<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Dry, well-drained loamy, clay, or sandy soil<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>Green<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Height: <\/strong>6-20 feet&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Non-toxic<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-douglas-spiraea-spiraea-douglasii-\"><span id=\"douglas-spiraea-spiraea-douglasii\">Douglas spiraea (<em>Spiraea douglasii<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Spiraea-douglasii-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup photo of Spiraea douglasii plant\" class=\"wp-image-29193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Spiraea-douglasii-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Spiraea-douglasii-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Spiraea-douglasii-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Spiraea-douglasii-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Spiraea-douglasii-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Spiraea_douglasii_in_the_morning.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UpdateNerd<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC0 1.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Douglas spiraea looks beautiful and is easy to grow, making it a popular choice among Willamette Valley homeowners. This shrub blooms throughout summer, producing attractive pink flowers that bees and butterflies love. Deadhead spent flowers during the blooming season to encourage new growth and prune the shrub to enhance its shape.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This perennial shrub grows best in full sun but can withstand partial shade. It thrives in loamy and sandy soil that\u2019s moist and well-drained. Douglas spiraea requires watering every two weeks and is toxic to humans and pets.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=spdo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Douglas spiraea<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Growth habit: <\/strong>Shrub<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hardiness zones: <\/strong>5-8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun but can withstand partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Moist, well-drained loamy or sandy soil<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>Dark green<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Height: <\/strong>4-10 feet&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Toxic to humans and pets<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-evergreen-huckleberry-vaccinium-ovatum-\"><span id=\"evergreen-huckleberry-vaccinium-ovatum\">Evergreen huckleberry (<em>Vaccinium ovatum<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_5048944242_ca1e75bda2_c.jpg\" alt=\"small dark berries hanging among small green leaves of a evergreen huckleberry shrub\" class=\"wp-image-5044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_5048944242_ca1e75bda2_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_5048944242_ca1e75bda2_c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_5048944242_ca1e75bda2_c-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_5048944242_ca1e75bda2_c-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_5048944242_ca1e75bda2_c-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_5048944242_ca1e75bda2_c-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_5048944242_ca1e75bda2_c-390x293.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/willamettebiology\/5048944242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Willamette Biology<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This perennial shrub produces light pink flowers from spring to summer that attract birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It grows slowly but is easy to grow in the Mediterranean climate of the Willamette Valley. Deadhead spent flowers and prune the shrub during the growing season to keep it in shape. Avoid over-pruning to prevent reducing berry yield.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evergreen huckleberry grows best in full sun but can withstand partial and full shade. It thrives in loamy or sandy soil that\u2019s moist and well-drained. Evergreen huckleberry requires watering every two weeks. Even if you have kids and pets in your yard, you can grow this shrub because it\u2019s non-toxic.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/calscape.org\/Vaccinium-ovatum-(Evergreen-Huckleberry)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">evergreen huckleberry<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Growth habit: <\/strong>Shrub<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hardiness zones: <\/strong>7-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun but can withstand partial or full shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Moist, well-drained loamy or sandy soil<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>Dark green&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Height: <\/strong>2-8 feet&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Non-toxic<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-tall-oregon-grape-mahonia-aquifolium-\"><span id=\"tall-oregon-grape-mahonia-aquifolium\">Tall Oregon grape (<em>Mahonia aquifolium<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1024px-Mahonia_aquifolium_fruit_France.jpg\" alt=\"Tall Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium)\" class=\"wp-image-28472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1024px-Mahonia_aquifolium_fruit_France.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1024px-Mahonia_aquifolium_fruit_France-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1024px-Mahonia_aquifolium_fruit_France-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1024px-Mahonia_aquifolium_fruit_France-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1024px-Mahonia_aquifolium_fruit_France-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Mahonia_aquifolium_fruit_France.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thomon<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Woodburn to Newberg to Albany, tall Oregon grape performs exceptionally well throughout the Willamette Valley. It produces yellow flowers in early spring that bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love. Faded flowers can spoil the look of an otherwise beautiful shrub, so deadhead them during the growing season to encourage new blooms.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tall Oregon grape thrives in partial to full shade and prefers loamy, sandy, or clay soil that\u2019s moist and well-drained. This shrub requires watering twice a week and is non-toxic. Its berries are edible and have long been used for making juices and jams.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=maaq2&amp;__cf_chl_rt_tk=fwTUpA5mhhovO8mWlUMh3dAZWnzbomIawGAuzRBGB6s-1723178456-0.0.1.1-7423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tall Oregon grape<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Growth habit: <\/strong>Shrub<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hardiness zones: <\/strong>5-8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Partial shade to full shade&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Moist, well-drained loamy, sandy, or clay soil&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>Green<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Height: <\/strong>6- 8 feet&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Non-toxic<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-nootka-rose-rosa-nutkana-\"><span id=\"nootka-rose-rosa-nutkana\">Nootka rose (<em>Rosa nutkana<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rsz_nootka_rose_and_hip_5984947163.jpg\" alt=\"close-up of a nootka rose with light pink petals and a yellow center\" class=\"wp-image-7408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rsz_nootka_rose_and_hip_5984947163.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rsz_nootka_rose_and_hip_5984947163-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rsz_nootka_rose_and_hip_5984947163-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rsz_nootka_rose_and_hip_5984947163-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rsz_nootka_rose_and_hip_5984947163-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Nootka_rose_and_hip_(5984947163).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nootka rose blooms from spring to mid-summer, producing large pink flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Deadhead faded flowers, and shape the plant during the growing season.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This perennial shrub grows best in full sun but can handle partial shade. It thrives in moist, well-drained loamy, sandy, or clay soil. Nootka rose can survive with weekly watering but water it twice a week during the hot summers of Silverton, Springfield, and Veneta. This shrub is non-toxic but has thorns, so don\u2019t let your kids and pets near it.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=RONU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nootka rose<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Growth habit: <\/strong>Shrub<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hardiness zones: <\/strong>5-9<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun but can withstand partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Moist, well-drained loamy, sandy, or clay soil&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>Light green<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Height: <\/strong>6-10 feet&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Non-toxic, but watch out for thorns<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-native-trees-for-the-willamette-valley-\"><span id=\"native-trees-for-the-willamette-valley\">Native trees for the Willamette Valley&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-red-alder-alnus-rubra-\"><span id=\"red-alder-alnus-rubra\">Red alder (<em>Alnus rubra<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1024px-Cluster_4203.jpg\" alt=\"Red Alder (Alnus rubra)\" class=\"wp-image-28474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1024px-Cluster_4203.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1024px-Cluster_4203-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1024px-Cluster_4203-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1024px-Cluster_4203-610x407.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cluster_4203.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chris Light<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red alder grows well in the warm climate of the Willamette Valley. It looks beautiful with its oval, dark green leaves. The tree blooms in spring, producing brownish catkins, and is pollinated by the wind. Red alder requires minimal pruning.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tree grows best in full sun but can also handle partial shade. Red alder thrives in moist, well-drained loamy, sandy, or clay soil and requires watering every four days. It\u2019s toxic to humans and pets.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/alnus-rubra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">red alder<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Growth habit: <\/strong>Tree<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hardiness zones: <\/strong>7-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun but can withstand partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Moist, well-drained loamy, sandy, or clay soil&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>High<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>Dark green<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Height: <\/strong>80 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Toxic to humans and pets&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-pacific-madrone-arbutus-menziesii-\"><span id=\"pacific-madrone-arbutus-menziesii\">Pacific madrone (<em>Arbutus menziesii<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rsz_125570280215_e4b0487da6_c.jpg\" alt=\"white flowers of pacific madrone\" class=\"wp-image-7389\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rsz_125570280215_e4b0487da6_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rsz_125570280215_e4b0487da6_c-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rsz_125570280215_e4b0487da6_c-768x659.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rsz_125570280215_e4b0487da6_c-610x523.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rsz_125570280215_e4b0487da6_c-390x334.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/john_d_rusk\/25570280215\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John Rusk<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tree looks beautiful with its glossy green, oval-shaped leaves. Pacific madrone blooms from mid to late spring, producing cream-colored flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. We recommend pruning this tree regularly for healthy growth. Winter is the best time to trim as the tree will be dormant, minimizing stress and the risk of disease.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pacific madrone grows best in full sun but can withstand partial shade. It thrives in loamy, sandy, or clay soil that\u2019s moist and well-drained. Even if you live in hot areas like Creswell, Cottage Grove, or West Linn, watering this tree once every month does the job. Pacific madrone is also non-toxic.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/articles\/pacific-madrone.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pacific madrone<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Growth habit: <\/strong>Tree<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hardiness zones: <\/strong>7-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun but can withstand partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Moist, well-drained loamy, sandy, or clay soil&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>Dark green<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Height: <\/strong>100 feet&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Non-toxic<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-oregon-ash-fraxinus-latifolia-\"><span id=\"oregon-ash-fraxinus-latifolia\">Oregon ash (<em>Fraxinus latifolia<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/oregon-ash-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup photo of Oregon ash \" class=\"wp-image-29194\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/oregon-ash-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/oregon-ash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/oregon-ash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/oregon-ash-1-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ore_Ash_(Fraxinus_latifolia)_4080.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chris Light<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oregon ash is easy to grow in the warm summers and cold winters of the Willamette Valley. This tree has attractive compound pinnate, light green leaves and blooms in spring, producing greenish flowers. Regular pruning is necessary to keep Oregon ash in good shape. Late winter to early spring is the best time to prune it.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tree grows best in full sun but can withstand partial shade. It thrives in loamy, sandy, or clay soil that\u2019s moist and well-drained. Oregon ash requires watering once a week and is non-toxic.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/owic.oregonstate.edu\/oregon-ash-fraxinus-latifolia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oregon ash<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Growth habit: <\/strong>Tree<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hardiness zones: <\/strong>6-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun but can withstand partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Moist, well-drained loamy, sandy, or clay soil&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>Green<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Height: <\/strong>70 feet&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Non-toxic&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-when-to-hire-a-professional\"><span id=\"when-to-hire-a-professional\">When to hire a professional<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Native plants can transform your yard from ordinary to extraordinary, but only if it\u2019s in good shape. If you need help with mowing, fertilization, or anything related to lawn care, get in touch with <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/oregon\">Lawn Love<\/a>. Our pros can handle everything for you, so you don\u2019t have to break a sweat.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More Lawn Care and Landscaping Resources for Oregon:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-native-plants-portland\/\">Best Native Plants for Portland<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-20706417-a38a-4c10-810b-4e1ebc2fa5b5\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-48c37805-0dfd-4b83-87a1-41e793e3f009\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-20706417-a38a-4c10-810b-4e1ebc2fa5b5\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-20706417-a38a-4c10-810b-4e1ebc2fa5b5\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-20706417-a38a-4c10-810b-4e1ebc2fa5b5\">  <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonmetro.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oregon Metro<\/a><\/p>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Dicentra_formosa_by_Danny_S._-_001.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Danny Steven S.<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vanilla leaf, yarrow, blue blossom, Nootka rose, red alder, and Oregon ash are some of the best native plants for your Willamette Valley landscape. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":113,"featured_media":29202,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[189],"tags":[644,642,643,646,645,639,641,1171,486],"class_list":["post-29181","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oregon","tag-lawn-care-albany-or","tag-lawn-care-corvallis-or","tag-lawn-care-eugene-or","tag-lawn-care-hillsboro-or","tag-lawn-care-mcminnville-or","tag-lawn-care-springfield-or","tag-lawn-care-tualatin-or","tag-lawn-care-portland","tag-lawn-care-portland-or"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Dicentra-formosa-1.jpeg","author_info":{"display_name":"Abdul Wadood","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/abdul-wadood\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29181","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/113"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29181"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29181\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29181"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29181"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29181"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}