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Native Plant Synoptic Garden<br />

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Salix arctica- Nice dwarf for the alpine garden. Prostrate habit <strong>and</strong> only attaining a height of 2’<br />

at most. Prefers additional water, but can take a drier sight. Long upright facing catkins<br />

(Kruckenberg, 1992).<br />

Salix reticulata- Dwarf willow commonly used in alpine gardens. Leaves have hairy undersides<br />

<strong>and</strong> a overall dark green appearance (Kruckenberg, 1992).<br />

Salix cascadensis- Another dwarf willow that has smaller leaves than S. artica (Kruckenberg,<br />

1992).<br />

Sedum divergens- A narrow leaved form that is easy to grow with yellow flowers (Dusek, 2004).<br />

Ethnobotany: Leaves eaten for food.<br />

Sedum spathulifolium- Produces yellow flower cluster on a mat spreading succulent plant<br />

(Strickler, 1993). Ethnobotany: Leaves eaten for food.<br />

(Photo from: TAMU Herbarium)<br />

Sedum stenopetalum- A narrow leaved type from eastern Washington. Bright yellow flowers<br />

(Dusek, 2004). Ethnobotany: Leaves eaten for food.<br />

(Photo from: TAMU Herbarium)<br />

Silene acaulis- Nice mat forming plant (Lupp, 2004)<br />

(Photo from: TAMU Herbarium)

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