Why choose native plants? Pacific Northwest native plants know how to live here and how to thrive here. They often need much less water and less fertilizer. They spread slowly and are not invasive. They support a wide diversity of wildlife. And best of all, they look great!
Western Maiden Hair Fern is native from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska south mainly through shady wet spots in the west south as far as Chihuahua, Mexico. A long lived and vigorous fully deciduous perennial for perpetually wet sites. Grows to 2′ tall and spreads almost indefinitely where conditions suit it, such as heavy clay soil that retains consistent moisture in part shade to shade. Often found lining water falls in Oregon or in deep cool moist gullies. The multi fingered leaves are a soft green and are held erect on jet black stems. Very good situated at the bottom of a downspout. Very easy to grow when given consistent moisture. Image courtesy of Xera Plants.
