
This garden was designed and installed in June, 2003 as part of our new building and campus remodel project. Craig Lewis and David McNeal from JGM Landscape Architects in Bellevue, WA were the designers. Woodinville Water District Engineer Ken McDowell and Deborah Rannfeldt, Conservation Program Coordinator were project managers. A design review team assisted our process. Reviewers included:
Anne Roda from Molbaks
Karen May from King County Solid Waste
Patricia Burgess from the City of Bellevue
Liz Fikejs from Seattle Public Utilities Resource Conservation Office
The garden was constructed by Dariotis Construction of Mukilteo, WA. Our interpretive signage is mounted on fire hydrants that were taken out of use and donated to our project by our water supplier, Seattle Public Utilities. We had them pressure washed and powder coated green. Many of the hydrants are antiques so take a close look at them. The year they were put into service is marked on them. Some date back to 1895.
Interpretive signs on the fire hydrants were financed by a grant from King County, Department of Natural Resources and Parks, WaterWorks grant. Karen May from King County Solid Waste and Liz Fikejs from Seattle Public Utilities also assisted in the review of the sign text. Thanks go to our regional partners for their assistance with this project.
We partnered with the WSU Master Gardener Program in 2007. Local area Master Gardeners Susie Egan and Karen Behling developed a new numbering system for the plants and updated our plant list. Future plans include developing clinics / classes to help customers develop and maintain healthy, waterwise gardens.
We manage pests and diseases using an organic based landscape service that uses environmentally friendly methods to keep our landscape healthy.
A Limited Resource
Water is a vital part of Pacific Northwest life. It provides magnificent scenery and recreation, supports fisheries and forests, and creates a fine gardening climate.
However, a growing population puts a strain on our water supply system and the quality of water in lakes, streams and Puget Sound. To protect this life-giving resource, we need to use it wisely.
Our Evapo-Transpiration (ET) Weather Station
With proper installation and maintenance, lawns stay healthy and green with less water. The ET Weather Station measures the amount of water released back into the atmosphere from evaporation and transpiration as water is breathed through plant tissues. Wind, temperature, humidity and solar radiation all play a part in determining the ET rate. The weather station determines the evapo-transpiration rate, subtracts the amount of measurable rainfall, and provides us with net ET, which is a fairly accurate measurement of the amount of water we need to replace in our lawn. In general we need to replace less than one inch per week during the summer growing season. However, when we have sustained hot with temperatures staying above 80, we may see an average ET rate of 1.5 inches for the week.
You can find lots of great tips for managing your outdoor water use by checking out www.savingwater.org. Click on Conserve Outside. You can also check out the Irrigation Water Management Society’s website which lists daily ET for our area at www.iwms.org/seattle_area.asp.
Garden Hotlines
Free Gardening Advice from gardening experts is a phone call away at the Natural Lawn and Garden Hotline. Call them at 206-633-0224 or email them at info@lawnandgardenhotline.org. You can also email questions to the WSU Extension Master Gardeners E-Clinic at ask-a-mastergardener@live.com.
Good gardening planning and maintenance can cut water use by over 50% and create a healthy garden that is more resistant to pests and diseases. We have provided this list along with several brochures created by the Saving Water Partnership to help customers with choosing plants, techniques to improve soil, irrigating properly and natural yard care.
Other Resources
In addition to our brochures, there are websites you can check out to learn more. A couple are listed below:
www.greatplantpicks.org (Great Plant Picks)
www.savingwater.org (Water Conservation Information) Click on Conserve Outside and Savvy Gardener to sign up for a free gardening e-newsletter
Plants in Woodinville Water District Demonstration Garden - June, 2011
| Tag No. | Botanical Name | Common Name | Type Plant |
Evergreen or Deciduous |
Max Height |
Sun |
Part Shade |
Shade | Water Requirements | Flowering Time | Leaf Color | Flower Color | Notes |
| 1 | Abelia x grandifora | Glossy Abelia | Shrub | Evergreen | 6' | Sun | Moderate to low | Spring until Frost | Green | White | Graceful arching stems. Low maintenance. | ||
| 2 | Acanthus spinosus | Bear's Breeches | Perennial | Deciduous | 3-3' | Sun | Moderate | Summer | Green | Purple/White | Site correctly - can spread invasively by creeping rootstock. | ||
| 3 | Acer circinatum | Vine Maple | Tree | Deciduous | 20' | Sun | Part Shade | Shade | Moderate | Spring | Light Green | Reddish | WA Native. Nice fall color. Multi-trunked habit. |
| 4 | Acer ginnala | Amur Maple | Tree | Deciduous | 20' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring | Green | White | Nice fall color. | |
| 5 | Achillea millefolium | Yarrow | Perennial | Evergreen | 36" | Sun | Moderate to Low | Summer | Gray/Green | Varies | Low maintenance, cold hardy, and drought tolerant. | ||
| 7 | Adiantum aleuticum | Western Maidenhair Fern | Fern | Evergreen | 12-24" | Part Shade | Moderate | Non-flowering | Green | Non-flowering | Delicate appearance is deceiving - very hardy. | ||
| 8 | Muscari botryoides | Grape Hyacinth | Perennial Bulb | Deciduous | 1' | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Late Winter | Green | Purple Blue | Naturalizes easily. Deer and rabbit resistant. | |
| 9 | Akebia quinata | Fiveleaf Akebia | Vine | Deciduous | Vine | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring | Green | Dull Purple | Tolerant of many light and soil conditions. | |
| 10 | Narcissus (Yellow) | Daffodils (cultivar unknown) | Perennial Bulb | Deciduous | Varies | Sun | Low | Spring | Green | Yellow | Deer/rabbit resistant. Naturalizes. Winter Dormant. | ||
| 11 | Alchemilla mollis | Lady's Mantle | Perennial | Deciduous | 12-18" | Sun | Part Shade | Low to Moderate | Early Summer | Green | Chartreuse | Control re-seeding by cutting back after bloom. | |
| 12 | Amelanchier alnifolia | Serviceberry | Tree | Deciduous | 20' | Sun | Low to Moderate | Early Spring | Purple/Green | White | Good fall colors of yellow and red. | ||
| 14 | Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' | Japanese Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' | Perennial | Deciduous | 3-4' | sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Summer | Green | White | Very long bloom period. | |
| 15 | Anemone 'Alice' | Japanese Anemone 'Alice' | Perennial | Deciduous | 2-4' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Summer-Fall | Green | Pale Pink | Grows quickly/spreads easily, sometimes becoming invasive. | |
| 16 | Anemone blanda | Windflower | Perennial Bulb | Deciduous | 6" | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Early Spring | Green | Blu/Wht/Pink/Purple | Soak tubers overnight in water before planting. | |
| 22 | Artemesia nana 'Silver Mound' | Silver Mound Artemesia | Perennial | Evergreen | 12" | Sun | Low | Mid-Summer | Silvery-green | White, tiny | Not particular about soil type. | ||
| 25 | Astilbe (species unknown) | Astilbe (species unknown) | Perennial | Deciduous | 2' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Early Summer | Depends on variety | Easy to grow, but need regular water. | ||
| 26 | Berberis verruculosa | Warty Barberry | Shrub | Evergreen | 4-5' | Sun | Moderate | Dark Green | Yellow | Red fall color/purple berry. | |||
| 27 | Bergenia crassifolia | Bergenia | Perennial | Evergreen | 11-17" | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Winter | Green | Pink | Winter bloom - January, February. Suited for dry shade. | |
| 28 | Betula unknown species/hybrid | Birch | Tree | Deciduous | Sun | Moderate | Late Spring | Light Green | Tan | Plant where roots are shaded but foliage gets light. | |||
| 29 | Blechnum spicant | Deer Fern | Fern | Evergreen | 24-30" | Part Shade | Shade | Moderate | Non-flowering | Green | Non-flowering | WA Native. Exists in difficult sites below cedars or in deep shade. | |
| 30 | Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii | Beautyberry | Shrub | Deciduous | 6'+ | Sun | Part Shade | Low to Moderate | Summer | Green or Purple | Purple-Pink | Berry clusters in fall make this a "showstopper". | |
| 31 | Calocedrus decurrens | Incense Cedar | Tree | Evergreen | 75-90' | Sun | Moderate | Non-flowering | Dark Green | Non-flowering | Grows slow at first. Fragrant foliage. | ||
| 32 | Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl' | Nuccio's Pearl Camellia | Shrub | Evergreen | 6-12' | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring | Green | Pale Pink | A double flower with soft pale pink with/white tones | ||
| 33 | Camellia sasanqua 'Cleopatra' | Cleopatra Camelia | Shrub | Evergreen | 6-8' | Part Shade | Moderate | Winter/Spring | Green | Pink w/yellow center | Very floriferous. | ||
| 34 | Camellia sasanqua - (cultivar unknown) | Sasanqua Camellia | Shrub | Evergreen | TBD | Part Shade | Moderate | Winter/Spring | Green | TBD | |||
| 35 | Carex buchanii | Red Rooster Sedge | Grass | Evergreen | 120' | Sun | Moderate | Mid-Summer | Red Bronze | Silvery Green | Remains attractive year-round. | ||
| 36 | Carex comans 'Amazon Mist' | Sedge | Grass | Evergreen | 18" | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Mid-Summer | Blue-Grn./Silver | Tiny Yellow | Tolerant of both full and partial sun and also thrives in moist to almost wet environments. | |
| 41 | Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' | Forest Pansy Eastern Redbud | Tree | Deciduous | 20' | Sun | Moderate | Spring | Red/Purple | Red | Fastest growing of redbuds. | ||
| 42 | Chameacyparis obtusa | Hinoki Cypress | Tree | Evergreen | 120' | Sun | Moderate | Non-flowering | Dark Green | Non-flowering | Considered low maintenance pruning only cosmetic. | ||
| 50 | Cornus mas | Cornelian Cherry | Tree | Deciduous | 10-15' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Winter/Spring | Green | Yellow | Covered in yellow flowers in March before leaves appear; also good fall color. Red fruit. | |
| 51 | Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' | Yellow Twig Dogwood | Shrub | Deciduous | 6' | Sun | Part Shde | Moderate | Late Spring | Green | White | Prune 25% of the oldest stems in early spring to stimulate growth of new stems that will display the best yellow color. | |
| 52 | Cotinus coggrygia 'Purpureus' | Purple Smoke Tree | Sm Tree/Shrub | Deciduous | to 25' | Sun | Moderate | Spring | Blue-Green | Green/Purple | Poor soil OK, but needs good drainage. | ||
| 53 | Cotoneaster dameri | Bearberry Cotoneaster | Ground Cover | Evergreen | 12-18" | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring | Glossy Green | White | Tolerates a variety of soil /light conditions. | |
| 54 | Cotoneaster franchetii | Franchet Cotoneaster | Shrub | Evergreen | 6-8' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring | Gray/Green | Pink and white | Thrives with little maintenance. | |
| 55 | Cotoneaster lacteus | Parney Red Clusterberry | Shrub | Evergreen | 8' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring | Dark Grn | White | Thrives with low maintenance. | |
| 56 | Crambe cordifolia | Colewort | Perennial | Deciduous | 24" | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Summer | Blue/Green | White | Large perennial that requires a lot of space. | |
| 57 | Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie' | Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie' | Perennial | Deciduous | 3-4' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Summer | Green | Orange-Red | Good for naturalizing on slopes. | |
| 58 | Cryptomeria japonica 'Nana' | Dwarf Japanese Cedar | Shrub | Evergreen | 2' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Non-flowering | Blue-Green | Non-flowering | Blue-green needles that become rusty red in winter. | |
| 59 | Daphne burkwoodii | Burkwood Daphne | Shrub | Evergreen | 4-5' | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Spring | Green | Pink | Fragrant flowers. | |
| 63 | Epimedium x rubrum | Red Bishop's Hat | Perennial | Evergreen | 11-17" | Part Shade | Low | Spring | Green | Red, but varies | New spring leaves emerge with red tinge, mature to green and turn bronze in fall. | ||
| 67 | Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' | Fortunei Variegated Euonymus | Shrub | Evergreen | 4-5' | Sun | Part Shade | High | Non-flowering | Dark Green | Non-flowering | Leaves green in center with white margins, turn pink during winter months. | |
| 72 | Fragaria vesca | Woodland Strawberry | Ground Cover | Evergreen | 6" | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring | Leaves | White | Edible Red or white berries - very delicate flavor. | ||
| 73 | Fuschia magellanica | Hardy Bush Fuchsia | Perennial | Evergreen | 3'-20' | Sun | Part Shade | Low to Moderate | Summer | Green | Red-Violet | Tropical-looking. Adds bright color. Attracts hummingbirds. | |
| 74 | Gaultheria procumbens | Wintergreen | Ground Cover | Evergreen | 6" | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Summer | Dark Green | Pink/White | Wintergreen aroma. | |
| 75 | Gaultheria shallon | Salal | Shrub | Evergreen | 4' | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Spring/Summer | Green | White | WA Native. | |
| 76 | Geranium macrorrhizum | Bigroot Cranesbill | Perennial | Evergreen | 6-10" | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Spring/Summer | Green | Red | Good ground cover for a small area. | |
| 77 | Geranium phaeum | Mourning Widow Geranium | Perennial | Evergreen | 18-24" | Sun | Part Shade | Shade | Low | Spring | Light Green | Black/Purple | Cut off old flower heads to discourage self-seeding. |
| 78 | Helianthemum nummularium | Sunrose | Shrub | Evergreen | 12" | Sun | Low | Spring | Green/Gray | Varies | Good drainage essential. | ||
| 79 | Helictotrichon sempervirens | Blue Oat Grass | Grass | Evergreen | 24-36" | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Blue/Green | Straw-colored | Full sun, good drainage. | ||
| 80 | Helleborus argutifolius | Corsican Hellebore | Perennial | Evergreen | 25-36" | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Winter/Spring | Blue/Green | Lime | Blooms March - April. | |
| 81 | Helleborus foetidus | Stinking Hellebore | Perennial | Evergreen | 12-18" | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Winter/Spring | Dark Green | Light Green | Plant in good org. soil. | |
| 82 | Hemerocallis 'Hall's Pink' | Daylily | Perennial | Deciduous | 18-24" | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Summer | Green | Pink | Adapts to many soils. | |
| 83 | Hemerocallis 'Stella d'Oro' | Daylily | Perennial | Deciduous | 18-24" | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Summer | Green | Yellow | Long lasting blooms. | |
| 84 | Heuchera 'Chocolate Ruffles' | Heuchera | Perennial | Evergreen | 1.5' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | June-July | Purple/Grn. cast | White | One of the best of the purple foliage Heucheras. | |
| 86 | Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia 'Palace Purple' | Coral Bells | Perennial | Deciduous | 12-18" | Sun | Part Shade | Low to Moderate | Summer | Purple/Green | White | Low maintenance plant; requires only dead-heading. | |
| 87 | Heuchera sanguinea | Coral Bells | Perennial | Evergreen | 18-24" | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Summer | Green | Red/Pink | Hummingbird attractant. | |
| 89 | Hydrangea quercifolia | Oakleaf Hydrangea | Shrub | Deciduous | 4-6' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Summer | Green | White | Bronze/Crimson in fall. | |
| 92 | Iris foetidissima | Stinking Iris | Perennial | Evergreen | 18-24" | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring/Summer | Green | Blue/Gray | Showy seed capsules. Low water. | |
| 93 | Iris reticulata | Dwarf Iris | Perennial-Bulb | Deciduous | Sun | Low | Spring | Green | Purple with Yellow | One of the first flowers to bloom in early spring | |||
| 94 | Juniperus chinensis 'Torulosa' | Hollywood Juniper | Shrub | Evergreen | 15' | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Non-flowering | Green | Non-flowering | Twisted Appearance. | |
| 95 | Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Creeper' | Blue Creeper Juniper | Shrub | Evergreen | 2' | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Non-flowering | Blue/Green | Non-flowering | Blue coloration becomes more intense in winter. | |
| 96 | Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' | Blue Star Juniper | Shrub | Evergreen | 24-36" | Sun | Part Shade | High | Non-flowering | Silver/Blue | Non-flowering | Likes it dry. Good-Poor soil. | |
| 97 | Kerria japonica (single form) | Japanese Keria | Shrub | Deciduous | 8' | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring | Green | Yellow | Long-lasting cut flower, if cut early in spring. | ||
| 98 | Knautia macedonica | Knautia | Perennial | Deciduous | 18-36" | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate to Low | Summer | Green | Purplish/Red | Likes dry conditions. | |
| 99 | Kniphofia uvaria | Red-Hot Poker | Perennial | Evergreen | 36-40" | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Summer | Green | Orange-Red | Attracts hummingbirds. | |
| 100 | Koelreuteria paniculata | Goldenrain Tree | Tree | Deciduous | 25-35' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Summer | Green | Yellow | Grows well in poor soil. Can be drought tolerant. | |
| 101 | Laurentia fluviatilis | Blue Star Creeper | Ground Cover | Evergreen | 1" | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring/Summer | Green | Blue | Accepts foot traffic. Ideal between paving stones. | |
| 102 | Laurus nobilis | Sweet Bay | Shrub | Evergreen | 12-40' | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Early Spring | Green | Yellow | Leaves commonly used as a culinary herb. | |
| 103 | Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' | Lavender | Perennial | Semi-evergreen | 12" | Sun | Low - Moderate | June-July | Gray Green | Lavender | Both foliage and flowers are highly aromatic. | ||
| 104 | Lavandula latifolia | Spike Lavender | Perennial | Evergreen | to 36" | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate to Low | Late Summer | Gray/Green | Pink to blue | Used for perfumes, sachets. | |
| 105 | Sedum 'Button' | Stonecrop sedum | Perennial | Evergreen | 2 - 4" | Sun | Part Shade | Low to Moderate | Summer | Gray/Blue | White | Foliage turns reddish in the sun. | |
| 106 | Lonicera pileata | Privet Honeysuckle | Shrub | Evergreen | 25-36" | Sun | Part Shade | Low to Moderate | Spring | Dark Green | White | Semi-Evergreen Shrub. | |
| 107 |
Magnolia denudata |
Magnolia | Tree | Deciduous | 40' | Sun | Moderate | Spring | Green | White | Plant for permanence - Hard to transplant. | ||
| 108 | Mahonia repens | Creeping Mahonia | Shrub | Evergreen | 25-36" | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Spring/Summer | Blue/Green | Yellow | Native. Blue berries. | |
| 109 | Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' | Maiden Grass | Grass | Evergreen | 25-36" | Sun | Part Shade | Low | September | Green/White | Red-copper/White | Flower plumes provide good winter interest. | |
| 110 | Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpuracens' | Purple Eulalia | Grass | Deciduous | 5-7' | Sun | Part Shade | Low to Moderate | Mid-Fall | Green/Purple | Purple | Grows in any soil. | |
| 111 | Myrica californica | Pacific Wax Myrtle | Shrub | Evergreen | 6-25' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring | Dark Green | Reddish catkins | Native. Fall fruits. | |
| 112 | Nandina domestica | Heavenly Bamboo | Shrub | Evergreen | 8' | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Spring | Green | White | Reddish-purple leaves in fall with red berries. | |
| 114 | Osmanthus delavayi | Delavay Osmanthus | Shrub | Evergreen | 4-6' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring | Dark Green | White | Attractive all year. | |
| 116 | Oxalis oregana | Redwood Sorrel | Ground Cover | Deciduous | 4" | Part Shade | Shade | Moderate | Fall/Spring | Green/Purple | White & Pink | Native. Deciduous form can be invasive. | |
| 117 | Oxydendrum arboreum | Sourwood | Tree | Deciduous | 30' | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Early Summer | Green | White | Known for its brilliant red fall color. | |
| 118 | Parrotia persica | Persian Ironwood | Tree | Deciduous | 30' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate to Low | Spring | Dark Green | Red | Colorful in fall. | |
| 119 | Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' | Fountain Grass | Grass | Deciduous | 3-4' | Sun | Part Shade | Low to Moderate | Summer | Green | White | Dormant/winter, drought resistant. | |
| 120 | Physocarpus capitatus | Pacific Ninebark | Shrub | Deciduous | 6-12' | Sun | Part Shade | High to Low | Spring | Green | White | Native. Highly adaptable to many soil/water conditions. | |
| 121 | Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Filigran' | Russian Sage | Perennial | Deciduous | 30" | Sun | Moderate to Low | Summer | Gray/Green | Lavender/Blue | 1995 Perennial of the year | ||
| 122 | Philadelphus lewsii | Wild Mock Orange | Shrub | Deciduous | 10-20' | Sun | Moderate | Summer | Green | White | Fragrant native shrub. | ||
| 123 | Pinus contorta | Lodgepole Pine | Tree | Evergreen | 40' | Sun | Low to Moderate | Non-flowering | Green Needles | Non-flowering | Tolerates a wide range of soils, and can survive and out compete other trees in the poorest soils. | ||
| 125 | Pinus mugo | Mugo Pine | Tree | Evergreen | 20' | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Non-flowering | Green Needles | Non-flowering | Easily transplanted as it has no tap root. | |
| 126 | Polystichum munitum | Western Sword Fern | Fern | Evergreen | 24-36" | Sun | Part Shade | Low to Moderate | Non-flowering | Green | Non-flowering | Washington native plant. Little water when established. | |
| 128 | Potentilla fruticosa 'Katherine Dykes' | Katherine Dykes Shrubby Cinquefoil | Perennial | Deciduous | 4' | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Summer/Fall | Dark Green | Light Yellow | WA Native. Needs well-drained soil. | |
| 132 | Ribes sanguineum | Red Flowering Currant | Shrub | Deciduous | 4-12' | Sun | Part Shade | Low to Moderate | Spring | Green | Pink-Red | Tolerates poor soils, drought once established | |
| 134 | Rosa glauca | Blue-leafed Rose | Shrub | Deciduous | 6' | Sun | Part Shade | Shade | Low | Summer | Blue/Red | Pink | Beautiful rose. Can tolerate part shade. |
| 135 | Rosa rugosa 'Therese Bugnet' | Rugosa Rose | Shrub | Deciduous | 3-8' | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Summer | Green | Varies | Can tolerate part shade. Rose Hips used in Vitamin-C. | |
| 136 | Rosa x 'Noala' | Flower Carpet Coral Ground Cover Rose | Shrub | Deciduous | 30" | Sun | Moderate | Spring - Fall | Green | Coral | Easy care ground cover. Long bloom period. Resists mildew and black spot. Ideal in borders, pots, and hanging baskets. | ||
| 137 | Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz' | Mother of Thyme | Ground Cover | Evergreen | 2-4" | Sun | Low to Moderate | Spring | Gray/Green | Pink to Coral | Releases pleasant aroma with foot traffic. | ||
| 139 | Rubus pentalobus | Taiwan Creeping Bramble | Shrub | Evergreen | 1' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Early Summer | Green | White | Spreads quickly & must be cut back to control. | |
| 143 | Salvia officinalis | Common Sage | Perennial | Evergreen | 18-24" | Sun | Part Shade | Low to Moderate | Summer | Gray/Green | Blue | May be used as a culinary herb. | |
| 144 | Sambucus racemosa | Red Elderberry | Shrub | Deciduous | 6' | Mon | Part Shade | Shade | Low to Moderate | Spring | Green | Cream | Red berries. |
| 145 | Santolina chamaecyparissus | Lavender Cotton | Perennial | Evergreen | 18-24" | Sun | Moderate | Summer | White/Gray | Yellow | Little to no water. | ||
| 146 | Santolina virens | Green Lavender Cotton | Shrub | Evergreen | 18-24" | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Summer | Green | Yellow | Faster growing variety. | |
| 147 | Sarcococca confusa | Sweet Box | Shrub | Evergreen | 3-5' | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Late Winter | Green | White | Flowers have vanilla-like fragrance. | |
| 148 | Sarcococca hookerana var. humilis | Sweet Box | Shrub | Evergreen | 18-24" | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring | Dark Green | White | Prefers rich soil. Fragrant! | |
| 149 | Sarcococca ruscifolia | Sweet Box | Shrub | Evergreen | 4-6' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring | Dark Green | White | Prefers rich soil. Fragrant! | |
| 152 | Sedum rupestre 'Angelina' | Angelina Stonecrop | Ground Cover | Evergreen | 6" | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Summer | Light Green | Yellow | Foliage turns amber and orange / cooler temperatures. | |
| 153 | Sedum telephium 'Autumn Joy' | Showy Stonecrop | Ground Cover | Evergreen | 24" | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate to Low | Summer/Fall | Gray/Green | Pink/Red - Maroon | Very little water needed. | |
| 155 | Stipa gigantea | Giant Feather Grass | Grass | Evergreen | 6' | Sun | Part Shade | Low to Moderate | Summer | Green | Yellow | Adds drama to the sunny garden. | |
| 156 | Stipa tenuissima | Mexican Feather Grass | Grass | Deciduous | 12-18' | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Summer | Green | Buff | Whole plant turns buff in summer. | |
| 158 | Teucrium chamaedrys | Germander | Perennial | Evergreen | 12" | Sun | Low to Moderate | Summer | Dark Green | Red/Purple | Attracts bees. | ||
| 163 | Vaccinium ovatum | Evergreen Huckleberry | Shrub | Evergreen | 2-10' | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Spring | Dk. Grn./Bronze | Whi/Pink | Native. Edible berries. | |
| 164 | Vaccinium parvifolium | Red Huckleberry | Shrub | Deciduous | 10' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring | Green | Green | Edible Berries. | |
| 165 | Vancouveria hexandra | Inside-Out Flower | Perennial | Deciduous | 1' | Part Shade | Shade | Low to Moderate | Spring/Summer | Light Green | White | WA native perennial groundcover. | |
| 167 | Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake' | Doublefile Viburnum, or Japanese Snowball Bush | Shrub | Deciduous | 10' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring | Dark Green | White | Showy flowers, fall leaf color. | |
| 168 | Viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet' | Spring Bouquet Laurustinus | Shrub | Evergreen | 4-6' | Sun | Moderate | Spring - Summer | Dk. Green, shiny | Creamy White | Good screen hedge, least cold hardy of the Viburnums. | ||
| 169 | Viburnum trilobum | American Cranberry Bush | Shrub | Deciduous | 10-15' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring | Dark Green | White | Leaves red in fall. Deciduous. | |
| 170 | Vinca minor | Periwinkle | Ground Cover | Evergreen | 4-6" | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Spring-Summer | Green | Purple/White/Plum | Must be pruned to control growth into unwanted areas. | |
| 171 | Cornus sericea | Red Twig Dogwood | Shrub | Deciduous | 15' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Late Summer | Dark Green | White | WA Native. Fall & winter color. | |
| 172 | Osmanthus heterophyllus | Holly Tea Olive | Shrub | Evergreen | 10' | Sun | Part Shade | Low | Fall | Green | White | Very adaptable to many conditions. | |
| 173 | Zantedeschia aethiopica | Calla Lily | Perennial | Deciduous | 3' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Summer | Green | Creamy White | All parts are extreme irritants. | |
| 174 | Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldstrum' | Black Eyed Susan | Perennial | Deciduous | 2' | Sun | Low | Late summer to fall | Green | Golden Yellow | Easy to grow ; little maintenance. | ||
| 175 | Fragaria chiloensis | Beach or Sand Strawberry | Ground Cover | Evergreen | <1' | Sun | Low | White | Glossy Green | White | Good groundcover for dry slopes. | ||
| 176 | Potentilla indica | Indian Strawberry | Perennial | Semi-Evergreen | <1' | Sun | Part Shade | Shade | Low | Spring - Summer | Green | Yellow | Ornamental groundcover/fruit resembling strawberries. |
| 177 | Calendula officianalis | Pot Marigold | Perennial | Annual | 3' | Sun | Moderate | Summer | Green | Orange, Yellow | Needs regular deadheading for re-bloom. | ||
| 178 | Geranium endressii | Cranesbill Geranium | Perennial | Evergreen | 3' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | June - September | Green | Bright Pink | Cut off spent blooms promptly to prevent self-seeding. | |
| 179 | Spirea douglasia | Hardhack | Shrub | Deciduous | 10' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | June-September | Gray Green | Deep Pink | WA native that grows well in moist environments. | |
| 181 | Cortaderia selloana | Pampas Grass | Grass | Deciduous | 12' | Sun | Low | Mid-Summer | Light Green | Creamy White plumes | Leaves have sharp edges. Do not plant near walkways. | ||
| 182 | Viola | Common Violet | Perennial | Evergreen | 8' | Sun | Part Shade | Moderate | Early Spring | Dark Green | Purple | Some consider this to be invasive. |