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Native Plant Synoptic Garden
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‘Edith’- A complete double flowering type. Gardenia form. Has a vigorous growth habit.
Flowers open white with a cream center, ages to a deep pink. Originally found in Boston
Harbour, WA (Dusek, 2004).
Trillium o. ‘Del Norte’ (T. ovatum X T. rivale)- Produces a plant with large pink T. rivale like
flowers. A reverse of this cross is reported also, but no description known of. (Dusek, 2004).
Trillium o. var. hibbersonii- Is a dwarf form of the species. Flowers a light pink and then fades
to white. Found on Vancouver Island. Grows in exposed sites (Case, 2001). Could be placed in
the “Alpine Zone”.
Trillium o. var. maculosum- Has a unique leaf mottling, not usually seen on the species (Case,
2001).
Trillium parviflorum- A sessile form that resides in the southern part of the state. Has spicy
sweet scented flowers. Similar growth as T. ovatum (Dusek, 2004). Can be grown in the “Alpine
Zone”, though not accurate as an alpine plant. Also can be placed in the “Valley Bottom” zone
with partial shade. (Photo above: Jake Pool)
Vancouveria hexandra- Does well in shady forest settings and can form colonies. White flowers
that are inside-out in June. Interesting groundcover for the “Forested Ridge” and “Valley Bottom”
zones.
Xeropphyllum tenax- Bear grass is common in the alpine regions, but can be grown at lower
altitudes. Produces 2-3’ white flower spikes from June to August. Does not flower every year, but
worth the wait. Place in the “Alpine Zone” or possibly suited for use in the “Forested Ridge” area
in a sunny location. Ethnobotany: Leaves woven into hats, baskets, and capes.
ALPINES:
NOTE: All alpine plants listed in this section are best suited for use within the
“Alpine Zone” and were selected for that sole purpose.
Anemone drummondii- Compact grower with 1” white flowers that have a blue backing
(Nicholls, 2002).