Western Spice Bush¹ Calycanthus occidentalis

This deciduous shrub produces red/brown blossoms in the spring. Prefers sun to partial shade and moderate water. Can be trained into multi-stemmed tree but best used as a background shrub or screen. Blossoms and bruised leaves have an "old wine barrel" fragrance.

Plant size: 6-12' high x 8-12' wide

Bush Monkeyflower¹ Mimulus aurantiacus

This showy perennial has abundant apricot colored blossoms that will attract hummingbirds. Occasional summer watering will extend the blooming season. Drought tolerant.

Plant size: 1-4' high x 3' wide

Oregon Grape¹ Berberis aquilifolium

This native evergreen shrub does best with regular watering but can tolerant less. Grows in either sun or shade with creeping rhizomes. Buttercup yellow spring blossoms develop into blue berries that attract birds. A popular landscaping species due to easy maintenance.

Plant size: 6' high x 4' wide

Scarlet Columbine¹¹Aquilegia formosa

This perennial has beautiful orange-red flowers that attract hummingbirds. A popular choice for local gardens. Likes shade and is moderately drought tolerant. Benefits from annual pruning of spent flower stalks.

Plant size: 2-3' high x 2' wide.

Photo Credit:
1 Brother Alfred Brousseau, 1995, St. Mary's College
11Christopher L. Christie, 2003

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