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- What plants grow in the Pacific Northwest?
- What vegetables grow well in the Pacific Northwest?
- What are five flowers that are native to Washington state?
- What plants are native to Washington state?
- What zone is the Pacific Northwest?
- What flower comes back every year?
- When should I plant tomato seeds in the Pacific Northwest?
- What is the best way to start seeds indoors?
- How do you grow tomatoes in the Pacific Northwest?
- What grows well in Washington state?
- Where is lavender native to?
- What flowers are native to Oregon?
What plants grow in the Pacific Northwest?
Pacific NW Native Plants by Plant Community
- Vine Maple, Acer circinatum. Large shrub/small tree. ...
- Indian Plum/Oso Berry, Oemleria cerasiformis. ...
- Red Flowering Currant, Ribes sanquineum. ...
- Red Huckleberry, Vaccinium parvifolium. ...
- Evergreen Huckleberry, Vaccinium ovatum. ...
- Thimbleberry, Rubus parvifolius. ...
- Salmonberry, Rubus spectabilis. ...
- Salal, Gaultheria shallon.
What vegetables grow well in the Pacific Northwest?
Growing vegetables in the Pacific Northwest coastal region
- Artichokes. These perennials get larger and more productive each year, and they like our climate. ...
- Asparagus. Asparagus will grow anywhere in our region. ...
- Beans. Bush beans take more space and can end up sprawling on the ground. ...
- Beets. ...
- Broccoli. ...
- Cabbage. ...
- Cauliflower. ...
- Carrots.
What are five flowers that are native to Washington state?
- Athyrium alpestre. Athyriaceae. American Alpine Lady Fern.
- Athyrium filix-femina. Athyriaceae. Lady Fern.
- Balsamorhiza sagittata. Asteraceae. Arrowleaf Balsamroot.
What plants are native to Washington state?
Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Pacific bleeding heart (Dicentra formosa) and Red huckleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium) are common native plants growing in western Washington.
What zone is the Pacific Northwest?
According to this map of the Pacific Northwest, the region lies in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 7 through 9 and in AHS Heat Zones 1 through 6. Stretching over a long expanse of territory, the Pacific Northwest climate is influenced by the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains.
What flower comes back every year?
Perennials come back every year, growing from roots that survive through the winter. Annuals complete their life cycle in just one growing season before dying and come back the next year only if they drop seeds that germinate in the spring.
When should I plant tomato seeds in the Pacific Northwest?
I typically start tomato seed (along with pepper seed) sometime in the first two weeks of March, but have started them as early as February (too early) and as late as April 10th (about the absolute latest, so there is still time).
What is the best way to start seeds indoors?
How to Start Vegetable Seeds Indoors
- Purchase your seeds from a trusted source. ...
- Pot with seed-starting mix. ...
- Make sure your containers have drainage holes. ...
- Plant seeds at the proper depth. ...
- After sowing, set the containers in a warm location. ...
- Keep seed-starting mix moist. ...
- As soon as seedlings emerge, place pots in a bright location.
How do you grow tomatoes in the Pacific Northwest?
Grow Great Tomatoes in Seattle
- Pick a sunny spot. Whether you are planting your garden in the earth or using pots, select a location that gets the longest sun exposure for your tomatoes. ...
- Heat the Soil. ...
- Heat the Air. ...
- Ready, Set, Plant. ...
- Keep the water off. ...
- Enjoy! ...
- Extend the harvest. ...
- Clean it up.
What grows well in Washington state?
The following vegetables can be planted in summer or early fall for winter and early spring harvest.
- BEANS. Plant Bush beans until late July to produce a good crop before frost. ...
- BEETS. Beets can be planted until August 1 and produce a dependable crop. ...
- BROCCOLI. ...
- BRUSSELS SPROUTS. ...
- CABBAGE. ...
- CHINESE CABBAGE. ...
- CARROTS. ...
- CAULIFLOWER.
Where is lavender native to?
Lavandula (common name lavender) is a genus of 47 known species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the Old World and is found in Cape Verde and the Canary Islands, and from Europe across to northern and eastern Africa, the Mediterranean, southwest Asia to southeast India.
What flowers are native to Oregon?
Other flowering plants that support nectar and pollen throughout the growing season: California poppy, pearly everlasting, Blue Flax, Oregon Larkspur, Goldenrod, Common monkeyflower, and Lupines.
