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Gardening in Portland, OR

Oregon features many spectacular natural wonders. It is home to the world's largest sea cave, the continent's deepest gorge, and the state's tallest tree. Oregon is the only state to have an official state nut (the hazelnut), and it also has an official state fish. An International Rose Test Garden, with over 500 types of roses, has graced Portland's skyline since 1917. Whether you're visiting the rose garden or admiring one of Portland's many parks, you'll find plenty of inspiration for populating your property with some beautiful and memorable plants and flowers that thrive in the native environment.

What Grows in Oregon?

Many gardeners enjoy having a beautiful garden, but they don't like the added costs that come with watering and caring for high-maintenance gardens. Fortunately, there is a perfect solution, which is native flora. Native plants and flowers, which are accustomed to growing in the unique environment that Oregon provides, don't require as much water or maintenance as non-native species. Furthermore, they inherently have more innate capabilities for disease resistance and pest control. Sun or shade, if you are searching for the perfect garden to grow in Oregon, Lawn Love offers some valuable solutions.

The Best Plants and Flowers for Oregon

Oregon State University correctly notes that plants indigenous to the Pacific Northwest are some of the most beautiful and efficient in the world. The climate, which is relatively warm and humid, provides a perfect growing environment for many species. Therefore, you'll find some of the most diverse range of flora in Oregon that you'd find anywhere. Your selection is quite broad too, ranging from tall trees to sprawling groundcover. Along with plants and flowers, sprawling groundcover is also a popular option for a beautiful garden in Oregon.

If you're wondering what adapted plants and flowers will survive (and thrive) in your Portland garden, Lawn Love has some suggestions.

• Goatsbeard
• Alpine strawberry
• Broadleaf lupine
• Camassia
• Blanket flower
• Lewisia
• Satin Flower

For most of the year, Goatsbeard has a pleasant green foliage. But during the summer months, it sprouts beautiful tall white blooms. With its neutral color scheme, this plant is great for creating a stunning background. It is also a hardy variety that does well in a range of light and soil conditions. Goatsbeard survives in sun and shade. It does best in well-drained soil. With the right conditions, the plant can reach five feet.

Alpine strawberry is a member of the strawberry family. It produces decadent, delicious red fruits in the summer months. It also develops lovely white flowers during the warmer months of the year. Otherwise, it has a rich green hue. There are many varieties of this flower that produce slightly different characteristics in terms of appearance and berry texture.

Broadleaf lupine has a stunning appearance, and it's also one of the hardiest plant species you'll find. Broadleaf lupine is a drought-tolerant perennial, which means that it comes back to life with each successive growing season. It produces lovely blue or deep purple flowers in the spring.

Camassia may be a comparatively late bloomer in the springtime, but it is certainly worth the wait. This flower produces stunning star-shaped flowers that are a combination of yellow, purple, and blue. These flowers look magnificent on their own, but they are especially striking when grown in mass plantings.

Blanket flower is one of the longest-blooming of all perennials. It will continue to produce flowers throughout the summer months with adequate and regular dead-heading. Most varieties have either yellow or red blossoms, but periodically you'll find flowers in shades of rusty red and orange as well.

Lewisia has hardy evergreen leaves for most of the year. Historically, it grows native on the northern-facing cliffs in western parts of North America. It has also been used by Native American tribes for many years for its medicinal and healing properties, particularly for sore throats and congestion. When Lewisia blooms, it produces brilliant flowers that range in color from light yellow to orange and deep pink or light purple. The flowers form an equally beautiful arrangement with a rosette in the center and curled petals on the outside.

Satin flower is in the same family as fuchsia and primrose. It is considered one of the most eloquent and attractive flowers around, but also one of the most underrated. Satin flower is native to the Pacific Coast, which means it flourishes in coastal areas of Oregon. Satin flower blooms through summer. Its flowers range in color from white to rose, lilac, and dark pink.

As you can see, there are many great choices if you're looking to establish a garden in Portland. The region has some of the most favorable characteristics in the world to plant growth, which gives you many possibilities. By planting native species, you'll get an attractive, low-cost, low-maintenance garden that gives you plenty of time to enjoy fun things in Portland.

What to See and do in Portland

Day and night, and in any season of the year, there's never a shortage of things to do in Portland.

Portland Japanese Garden

If you're seeking peace and tranquility, a visit to the Portland Japanese Garden is essential. Impeccably manicured grounds, tranquil waterfalls, and picturesque walking paths are a highlight of this world-renowned garden. Here you'll get access to the tearoom and stunning mountain views, too. The garden hosts events throughout the year as well.

International Rose Test Garden

If you ever need inspiration for your yard, this is the place to go. This stunning garden has over 10,000 plants on display. It gets thousands of visitors each year, too. Roses bloom between April and October. June is generally the prime time for viewing roses.

Portland is regarded as one of Oregon's most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities. But it's also one of the state's most beautiful areas. Fortunately, there is plenty of inspiration if you want to put a stunning garden in your own yard. If you need help or ideas, get in touch with Lawn Love!