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.