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NATIVE PLANTS*
Last updated May 2025. Download/print full list: .pdf

NOTE: Pot sizes and availability are subject to change, as we often need to move small plants up into larger pots, and some items sell out.
To purchase plants, visit on one of our open days or email us at mail@desertnorthwest.com to set up an appointment.
*We're using the term native broadly, to include Siskiyou/Klamath region and dryland plants. Many of these exhibit superior performance to woodland native species in urban or exposed settings.

(detailed information and photos not available yet)	Arctostaphylos x coloradensis 'Cascade' COLORADO MANZANITA 4" pot - $20 1 gallon pot - $24 Arctostaphylos x coloradensis is a natural hybrid of A. uva-ursi and A. patula that occurs in Colorado and Washington.
	Artemisia tridentata IB1371 [Yakima County, WA] BIG SAGEBRUSH 4" pot - $18 Fun to grow in a western Washington dry garden. If you live within its native range, you're not allowed to laugh at the price; it's a bit of a novelty elsewhere. Full description >>
	Ceanothus x mendocinoensis [UW form] 1 gallon pot - $24 This natural hybrid of Ceanothus thrysiflorus and C. velutinus is a spectacular performer in the garden. Full description >>
(detailed information and photos not available yet)	Ceanothus thrysiflorus 'Oregon Mist' BLUEBLOSSOM CEANOTHUS 1 gallon pot - $22 Because we all need a tree-sized Ceanothus.
	Ceanothus velutinus IB951.2 [Hood River County, OR] TOBACCO-BRUSH 4" pot - $20 *New May 2025!* First time I've ever had any luck producing a decent crop of this species to sell. Get them while you can! Full description >>
(detailed information and photos not available yet)	Cercis occidentalis IB1081 [Shasta County, CA] WESTERN REDBUD 4" pot - $18 Shrub or small tree with showy pink spring flowers, good fall color; hardy northern collection.
	Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Oregon Blue' BLUE PORT ORFORD CEDAR 4" pot - $22 This large tree is a good performer on the north Olympic Peninsula. Full description >>
	Chrysolepis chrysophylla GOLDEN CHINKAPIN small tree pot - $36 Super rare native broadleaf evergreen tree. Full description >>
(detailed information and photos not available yet)	Eriogonum niveum IB1373 [Klickitat County, WA] SNOW BUCKWHEAT 4" pot - $16 *New May 2025!* Native desert subshrub with white leaves, white/pale pink flowers.
(detailed information and photos not available yet)	Penstemon barrettiae IB1386 [good blue leaf clone] 4" pot - $18 IB1387 [greenish leaf clone] 4" pot - $16 Stunning rare native perennial with glaucous foliage, purple flowers; ideal for dry garden.
(detailed information and photos not available yet)	Penstemon barrettiae x speciosus (tentatively) IB984.2 4" pot - $16 *New May 2025!* With sea-green leaves, growing alongside both species in Klickitat County, Washington.
	Penstemon fruticosus IB511 [Skamaia County, WA] 4" pot - $14 Native perennial with showy purple flowers; from Big Lava Bed. Penstemon fruticosus IB1366 [Lewis County, WA] 4" pot - $14 Penstemon fruticosus var. scouleri IB1348 [Lewis County, WA] 4" pot - $14 Full description >>
(detailed information and photos not available yet)	Penstemon sp. aff. gardenieri IB1355 [Yakima County, WA] 4" pot - $14 Might be an intermediate form with P. fruticosus, flowers are a bit on the lavender side.
(detailed information and photos not available yet)	Penstemon rupicola IB1368 [Yakima County, WA] 4" pot - $16 *New May 2025!* Compact alpine with cute glaucous leaves, screaming magenta flowers.
(detailed information and photos not available yet)	Penstemon sp. aff. speciosus IB986.2 [Klickitat County, WA] 4" pot - $14 *New May 2025!* Large and spreading with dark green leaves, showy mid-purple flowers.
(detailed information and photos not available yet)	Penstemon x 'White Pass' IB473.3 [Yakima County, WA] 4" pot - $16 *New (returning) May 2025!* P. rupicola x fruticosus, small leaves, great flower color. First time offered in many years!
(detailed information and photos not available yet)	Philadelphus lewisii IB430 [Chelan County, WA] MOCK ORANGE 3 gallon pot - $48 The oranges will have their revenge.
	Pinus ponderosa IB1000 [Thorp, WA] PONDEROSA PINE 4" pot - $16 1 gallon pot - $18 small treepot - $22 Widespread large conifer found throughout the Interior West. Full description >>
(detailed information and photos not available yet)	Quercus chrysolepis IB1028 [Butte County, CA] CANYON LIVE OAK 2.5" band pot - $18 This western native oak deserves much wider use in Washington.
	Quercus garryana GARRY OAK, OREGON WHITE OAK IB382 Local collection [Sequim, WA] 2.5" band pot - $16 1 gallon pot - $18 large treepot - $36 IB477 Cold-hardy collection [Yakima County, WA] 2.5 x 5.5" pot - $18 large treepot - $40 This drought resistant Washington native is an important component of prairie ecosystems. Full description >>
(detailed information and photos not available yet)	Quercus kelloggii IB1023.2 [Butte County, CA] CALIFORNIA BLACK OAK small treepot - $20 Drought tolerant Oregon and California native.
(detailed information and photos not available yet)	Thuja plicata 'Colvos' COLVOS WESTERN REDCEDAR 4" pot - $18 2 gallon pot - $40 Selected by Colvos Creek Nursery, this distinct dense-growing clone has coarse dark-green foliage.

PAYMENT and DELIVERY OPTIONS
Updated spring 2025

To purchase plants here at the nursery, please e-mail me at mail@desertnorthwest.com to set up an appointment, or visit on one of the nursery open days. I can either pull your order in advance, or you can shop through the greenhouse. However, shoppers ought to be aware that the nursery setup is not extremely retail-friendly, with many plants being unlabeled; and it can get very hot in the greenhouses on warm, sunny days.

Payment options include cash or check (preferred), PayPal, or credit/debit card. I will also accept payment in Bitcoin or Monero if paid in advance, and will offer a slight discount: please inquire if interested.

Delivery

For larger orders, I will deliver plants right to your door, if you prefer. For this service advance payment is required. I will schedule a delivery time that works for you via e-mail.

Orders over $200: FREE delivery to Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Townsend.
Orders over $400: FREE delivery to Kitsap County, or anywhere within 90 minutes of Sequim (and not involving a ferry ride), if you don't mind waiting a week or two.
Outside of this area: Delivery is possible, but larger minimum order and delivery charges will apply. Please inquire.

Reseller/landscaper customers

I don't track cumulative purchases; however, a quantity discount is available for one-time purchases over $500. Please inquire. Payment by cash or check is required to be eligible for the discount; no credit/debit cards or PayPal please.

*Note on pot sizes: We're going by vernacular usage when using terms such as "1 gallon", "2 gallon", etc. The pot sizes are actually somewhat smaller than a true gallon, 2 true gallons, etc.

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