Common name:Cloth of Gold Yarrow
Botanical name:Achillea 'Moonshine'

Long, straight stems with pale yellow flowers are apparent on the mats of green to grey-green leaves of this plant, which are flatter and less divided than those of the Achillea millefolium. The yarrow propagate easily from rooted cuttings or division, which should be performed in the early spring or fall. Following bloom, one should dead head the plant and divide the clumps when it appears crowded.

Common name:Coffeeberry
Botanical name:Rhamnus californica

This Oregon native shrub reaches 3-15' tall and 8' wide. Evergreen foliage has small, dark green leaves with white and woolly undersides. Small, greenish flowers may appear in spring and summer. Small round fruit appear in summer, changing from green to red to purple-black. Fruit has 2 seeds which resemble coffee beans. This shrub can be grown as a small tree or a multi-stemmed shrub. It does best in full or part sun with well draining soil. Very reliable.

Common name:Tolleson's Weeping Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus scopulorum 'Tolleson's Weeping

This juniper has an upright form to about 12-24' depending upon growing conditions. What is unusual about this plant and makes it a fun specimen plant in the garden is its weeping habit which is rare in the juniper family. It is hardy and drought tolerant.

Common name:Douglas Fir
Botanical name:Pseudotsuga menziesii

This majestic conifer is the state tree of Oregon as well as an Oregon native. It slowly reaches 50-100' tall and 20-30' wide. This evergreen tree has conical shape with densely packed needles, changing to a broad flat top with maturity. Bright green to deep green foliage cluster on lower drooping branches with upper branches ascending. This tree prefers sun to part shade with neutral or slightly acidic soil that is moist and well-draining. Young trees should be watered deeply but infrequently to establish a deep root system. Mature trees tolerate deep shade. To retain central leader branch, remove crossing branches. The bark of young trees is grey-green with highly scented blisters, and becomes purple-brown, thick and corky with horizontal fissures over time. Very long-lived tree; provides homes for wildlife.

Common name:California Buckwheat
Botanical name:Eriogonum fasciculatum

Eriogonum fasciculatum is a fast growing, woody perennial with tiny narrow leaves and pink-white flower heads that dry to a rust color. This is a highly combustible plant.

Common name:California Poppy, Golden Poppy
Botanical name:Eschscholzia californica

This small annual (sometimes acts as a perennial) plant will grow to less than 1' tall and has light, small blue green leaves with gold and orange flowers that bloom in spring and summer.