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Beaver Plantings-Tastiest to Least Tasty

By Kate Kauffman / January 18, 2026

Wetland plants ordered by how likely beaver are to eat them–from Tualatin River Watershed Council

Edible Natives Plant List

By Kate Kauffman / January 6, 2026

Selection of edible native plants from SymbiOp Garden Shop. NEVER CONSUME PLANTS WITHOUT PROPER ID AND UNDERSTANDING OF WHICH PARTS OF THE PLANT ARE EDIBLE

Hummingbird Garden Plant List

By Kate Kauffman / January 6, 2026

Native plant selections to support hummingbirds from Sparrowhawk Native Plants

Native “So-Called Lawn” Seed Mix

By Kate Kauffman / January 6, 2026

A diverse native seed mix for establishing eco-lawns or low key meadowscapes that will be step-able, resilient, semi-ever green, and mow-able. From SymbiOp Garden Shop.

Prairie Oak Savannah Plant List

By Kate Kauffman / January 6, 2026

Portland plant list recommendations for sunny moist to dry native prairies and oak savannahs.

Wetland Scrub/Shrub Plant List

By Kate Kauffman / January 5, 2026

Portland plant list recommendations for moist to submerged soils along ponds and lakes

Riparian Plant List

By Kate Kauffman / January 5, 2026

Portland plant list recommendations for sloped areas along streams, creeks, or rivers

Extreme Dry Sun Plant List

By Kate Kauffman / January 5, 2026

Plant list for extremely dry and sunny conditions, such as south facing parking strips

Douglas Fir/Western Hemlock Forest Plant List

By Kate Kauffman / January 5, 2026

Portland plant list recommendations for forests with Douglas fir and hemlock species as the upper canopy

Wooded Wetland Plant List

By Kate Kauffman / January 5, 2026

Portland plant list recommendations for wooded floodplains along rivers with seasonally saturated soils

Fire Resistant Native Plants

By Katherine Noble / April 8, 2024

By Oregon State University Extension The following is a list of native plants taken from the OSUniversity Extension publication, “Fire-Resistant Plants for Home Landscapes.” Most of the species below are…

BES’ Willamette Valley Native Plants Poster

By Mariah Jiang / March 8, 2024

Naturescape for clean rivers and for wildlife habitat! Native plants are adapted to the climate and are naturally resistant to native pests and diseases. They require less water and need…

Metro’s Native Plants for Willamette Valley Yards Booklet

By Kate Kauffman / March 8, 2024

The native plants for Willamette Valley yards booklet includes 140 plants primarily native to the Portland metropolitan area. The guide offers detailed information on sun and moisture requirements, wildlife benefits,…

Deer Resistant Native Plants

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Plant list by King County

Pollinator Plants and Bloom Periods

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Handout by WMSWCD

Naturescaping for Hummingbirds and Butterflies

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Handout by EMSWCD

Native Plants Used as Food by Wildlife

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Excerpt of the Portland Plant List by City of Portland

Native Plants for Erosion Control and Slopes

By Susie Peterson / October 21, 2023

A handout by Bosky Dell and Backyard Habitat

Condensed Portland Plant List Plants by Condition

By Susie Peterson / October 21, 2023

A shortened, condensed list of more readily available native plants from the Portland Plant List (organized by light condition & canopy layer)

Raingarden Design for Shade 

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Design template by City of Gresham