The Pacific Northwest is the Home of Some Beautiful Flowers, Plants, Trees and Shrubs

Plants that are native to the Pacific Northwest must love weather and climate conditions that range from months of rain to months of snow and even a month and sometimes two of extreme sunshine. The Pacific Northwest has literally hundreds of native plants that thrive in the geographical area. From the mountains to the sandy ocean beaches of the Pacific coastline these plants love the climate and people of the Pacific Northwest. Five native plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest are:

Tam Juniper - (Juniperus Sabina "Tamariscifolia" this low growing evergreen can be found all throughout the forest, cities and country farms of the Pacific Northwest. Enjoying the full sun throughout the day Tam Juniper also enjoys moist soil and is strong enough to survive deep snow. Growing to 3 feet high as large as 10 feet around. The hearty Tam Juniper is popular among residents of the Pacific Northwest. Growing wild is one thing but incorporating them into your landscape takes the gardener a bit of time. Setting the Tam Juniper in full sun conditions on a well-drained site while leaving enough space for complete growth if planting more than one Tam Juniper in one area. Keeping the ground moist and well drained is a must as the Tam Juniper can develop root rot if kept too damp.

Begonia Frilly Red - (Begoniaceae) is a tender perennial that households love for the color. It is amazing however when traveling the Pacific Northwest that finding these beautiful plants growing wild in the forest is not unusual. The Begonia can tolerate some sun but not a great deal, which may be why they flourish in the forest under the cover of the large trees. The Begonia Frilly Red is an evergreen plant that blooms year round if the growth range is appropriate for it to flourish.

Lungwort - (Sticta pulmonaria) Lungwort can be found in the wooded areas and thickets of the Pacific Northwest, not as common in gardens but love the woods. About a foot high with egg-shaped leaves and flowers are terminal inflorescence, being red and then expanding to a pale purple when fully matured and open. Lungwort is used in medicinal treatments and has been for centuries but the Lungwort used in this medicinal treatment is not from this plant, but from Oak Lungs and Lung Moss. So this plant is not for medicinal use.

Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica) or also known as ""Henry's Garnet", this is a beautiful shrub that grows to about 4 feet height and 4 feet wide. These can be found along the roads of the Pacific Northwest and are a late spring or early summer bloomer. Used in landscaping for homes and gardens, it also grows wild in many of the Pacific Northwest forest areas. Virginia Sweetspire loves full sun and will be found along the edges of the forested tree areas since partial shade is something that does not bother the Virginia Sweetspire. The flowers of the Virginia Sweetspire are considered superior and beautiful lending great color to any landscaped yard or along the forest edges on a farm or country home.

Giant Allium - (Allium giganteum) also called the giant onion. This plant grows from as high as 6 inches to 5 feet and has beautiful purple flowers on top of the long stems. Found in many gardens in the Pacific Northwest these also grow wild in the forest areas. Needing full sun or partial sun they grow in and around the trees and shrubs in the forest of the Pacific Northwest. Blooming from early spring through early summer these deciduous plants make a great addition to a home but also bring color to the forest floors of the Pacific Northwest which is one of the great draws of those who love the great outdoors of the Pacific Northwest. The native plants and their beautiful color add to the beauty of this area of the United States.