Native Trees & Shrubs for Beneficial Insects

Photo of Mahonia aquifolium in bloom

Biodiverse habitat is vital for our beneficial insects. Trees and shrubs play important roles in beneficial insect habitat alongside small flowering groundcovers and perennials! From pollen to nesting site, the under and over-story layers of a plant community support insect biodiversity. This article organizes some of our native trees and shrubs by bloom color. It…

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Native Perennials & Groundcovers by Bloom Color

Photo of Lonicera ciliosa in flower

Aesthetics or pollinators, this guide can help. Our Pacific Northwest native flowers come in a variety of colors, each specialized for their ecosystem. Whether you are curating your landscape’s look or attracting wildlife, bloom color is an important consideration. This article organizes some of our native perennials and groundcovers by bloom color. It is part…

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