Archives: Native Plants

‘Ilima (Sida fallax)

‘Ilima in bloom at Kalaeloa, O’ahu. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) Sida fallax, the beloved Hawaiian native known as ‘Ilima, is one of the

‘A’ali’i (Dodonaea viscosa)

A’ali’i male flower clusters on Maui, Hawaii. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0) Dodonaea viscosa, known in Hawaiian as ‘A’ali’i, is one of the most

Winterfat (Krascheninnikovia lanata)

Winterfat with its characteristic woolly white seed heads that give the plant its common name. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Krascheninnikovia lanata (syn. Ceratoides

Water Birch (Betula occidentalis)

Water Birch growing along its preferred streamside habitat in the Rocky Mountains. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) Betula occidentalis, known as Water Birch, Rocky

Silver Sagebrush (Artemisia cana)

Silver Sagebrush showcasing its characteristic silver-gray aromatic leaves. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Artemisia cana, commonly known as Silver Sagebrush, is one of the

Rubber Rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa)

Rubber Rabbitbrush in full autumn bloom — one of the most spectacular native shrubs of the Intermountain West. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Ericameria

Pagoda Penstemon (Penstemon angustifolius)

Pagoda Penstemon bearing its distinctive sky-blue to lavender tubular flowers in late spring. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Penstemon angustifolius, commonly known as Pagoda Penstemon or

Western Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Western Yarrow — the flat-topped white flower clusters and finely divided, aromatic foliage are among the most recognizable features of this widespread native wildflower. Photo:

Texas Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora)

Texas Red Yucca in bloom — the tall coral-red flower stalks rise dramatically above the arching strap-like foliage, attracting hummingbirds from considerable distance. Photo: Wikimedia

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