Native Plants

Introducing native plants into our garden was important for our goals. Not only are they more accustomed to our climate, but our local pollinators and critters very much enjoy them! We have devoted substantial energy to filling our garden with natives, and every day we learn more about them.

Below are photos of our native plants, organized by the 5 zones identified in Portland’s Backyard Habitat Certification Program. Our habitat is Platinum level certified! To the best of our ability, we have confirmed these plants are not only native to Oregon, but which are on the official Portland Plant List (PPL) and therefore native to our ecoregion of Willamette Valley.

Zone 1 - Ground Layer

Plants that stay under 1-2 feet tall

Zone 2 - Small / Medium Shrub Layer

Plants that generally stay under 5 feet tall

Zone 3 - Large Shrub Layer

Plants that reach approx. 5-20 feet tall

Zone 4 - Small Tree Understory Canopy

Trees that generally reach between 20-30 feet tall

Zone 5 - Large Tree Overstory Canopy

Trees that generally grow over 30 feet tall